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Napoleon to march on despite wide draw
Sydney
Friday 20 December 2019, 12:31pm
Peter and Paul Snowden are enjoying a great run with their two-year-olds but their older horses are also poised to make an impact at Randwick. Read more »
Michael Rodd returns to ride at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Friday 20 December 2019, 12:24pm
The holidaying Michael Rodd has agreed to return to Brisbane to help out in a jockey shortage with four rides at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Lys Gracieux draws barrier six in Arima
Sydney
Friday 20 December 2019, 8:20am
Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux has barrier six for the Grade One Arima Kinen at Nakayama where she will be ridden by Australian Damian Lane. Read more »
Coyle mare in Pursuit of first-up win
Sydney
Thursday 19 December 2019, 5:19pm
Jason Coyle is hoping Spiritual Pursuit can improve her benchmark rating this summer with a view to picking out some higher targets at carnival time. Read more »
Alignment needs a change of luck
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2019, 4:15pm
Group One-winning trainer Bryan Guy believes Alignment can win the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes provided she has a change of luck. Read more »
Two Flemington chances for Ellerton/Zahra
Melbourne
Thursday 19 December 2019, 4:08pm
The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable has two genuine chances at Flemington with four-year-old Propelle and Parmie in suitable races. Read more »
Guntantes gets weight advantage
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2019, 3:31pm
Three-year-old Guntantes gets a weight advantage under the Plate conditions in a $125,000 race at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Cinquedea set to put sword to city rivals
Sydney
Thursday 19 December 2019, 3:01pm
Trainers Richard and Michael Freedman have adopted a patient approach with the promising Cinquedea, who is chasing a maiden metropolitan success. Read more »
Midas Prince in line for biggest test yet
Melbourne
Thursday 19 December 2019, 2:52pm
Trainer Aaron Purcell is leaning to running Midas Prince in a 2500m-open handicap at Flemington which he believes will be a good test for the gelding. Read more »
Heat forces The Valley abandonment
Melbourne
Thursday 19 December 2019, 2:19pm
A night race meeting at The Valley in Melbourne is the latest casualty of Australia's extreme heat. Read more »
O'Dea set for Eagle Farm feature double
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2019, 2:04pm
Strong barrier trials indicate Steve O'Dea-trained stablemates Scallopini and Gotta Kiss can play a major hand in two feature races at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Magic Millions hopes for Snowden juveniles
Sydney
Thursday 19 December 2019, 1:46pm
Gimcrack Stakes runner-up Stellar Pauline will stake her claims to the $2 million Magic Millions Classic when she resumes against barn mate Aim at Randwick. Read more »
The Drinks Cart fit for return
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2019, 12:13pm
Smart two-year-old The Drinks Cart has overcome a slight setback to be ready for a bid to qualify for the Magic Millions at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Violate chasing third Flemington fresh win
Melbourne
Thursday 19 December 2019, 12:01pm
An injury stopped Violate from being a spring carnival contender with his trainer Brent Stanley looking at a first-up victory at Flemington. Read more »
Don't Waiver set for grand campaign
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2019, 11:12am
Caloundra three-year-old Don't Waiver is suited by a drop in weight and a step up in distance in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
RQ defends decision not to split 2YO race
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2019, 10:35am
Racing Queensland says it would not have been viable to split a two-year-old race at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Maher-Eustace get Doomben feature double
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 6:36pm
The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace partnership is assured of two Magic Millions 2YO Classic runners after Away Game's win at Doomben. Read more »
Fall mars Rathlin victory in Phelan Ready
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 5:50pm
Rathlin secured a start in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with a win in the Phelan Ready Stakes which was followed by a bizarre incident at Doomben. Read more »
Peter Gelagotis set to face TCO2 charges
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 4:40pm
The Victorian Racing Tribunal is set to hear charges brought by Racing Victoria stewards against Peter Gelagotis and Jenny Gow-Whyte. Read more »
More injury woes for Jean Van Overmeire
Sydney
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 4:21pm
Scans have confirmed Sydney apprentice Jean Van Overmeire has a broken right wrist in addition to a fractured left shoulder after a barrier trial fall. Read more »
Sydney before Gold Coast for Usain Bowler
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 4:16pm
Usain Bowler will be sent to Sydney to race at Randwick ahead of another planned road trip to the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions Cup. Read more »
Caulfield winner a first for NZer Waldron
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 4:09pm
Joseph Waldron, the one-time travelling foreman from Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman, has landed his first winner at Caulfield courtesy of Break My Stride. Read more »
Thunder Mania advances Millions prospects
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 3:55pm
The John Symons-Sheila Laxon training partnership has produced a smart two-year-old in Doomben winner Thunder Mania. Read more »
Eagle Farm ballot against interstate 2YOs
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 3:31pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy is upset that two of his Magic Millions 2YO Classic hopefuls were made emergencies at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Moroney import to step out at Flemington
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 3:00pm
Lightly raced import Aktau will make his Australian debut in a 1600m race at Flemington, with trainer Mike Moroney hopeful he can develop into a Cups horse. Read more »
Zahra holds out high hopes for Mrs Beckham
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 1:28pm
Co-trainer Simon Zahra is looking at Mrs Beckham reaching greater heights as a stayer after her maiden win at Caulfield. Read more »
Unbeaten McEvoy filly faces biggest test
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 1:21pm
Unbeaten in her first two starts, three-year-old filly Ruler By Choice will face her biggest test when she makes her city debut at Flemington. Read more »
Abbott gets dual trainer-jockey licence
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 1:17pm
Eagle Farm trainer Lauren Abbott has been granted a dual licence so she can ride in races. Read more »
RQ takes punt on a Grand Prix date change
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 12:22pm
Racing Queensland is hoping that shifting the Group Three Grand Prix from winter to summer it will reinvigorate the once glamour race. Read more »
Chains Of Honour poised for Grand result
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 12:17pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan believes Chains Of Honour will be hard to beat in the Group Three Grand Prix at Eagle Farm provided it is a true staying test. Read more »
Smoke haze puts end to Bairnsdale meeting
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 11:57am
Smoke haze from bush fires in East Gippsland has resulted in the Bairnsdale meeting being abandoned. Read more »
Sandown jockeys win appeal against ban
London
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 8:18am
All seven jockeys banned for 10 days for completing a voided race at Sandown have had their suspensions quashed on appeal. Read more »
Tagaloa on path towards G1 Blue Diamond
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 5:41pm
City-winning two-year-old Tagaloa has returned from a short break and will be given the chance to earn his way to the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »
Top 100 Vic trainers win major prize money
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 5:32pm
The Australian Trainers Association wants to see smaller trainers in Victoria given the chance to earn more prize money with a more even spread. Read more »
Apprentice Van Overmeire injured again
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 4:54pm
Talented Sydney apprentice Jean Van Overmeire has been injured in a barrier trial mishap having recently made his return from another injury. Read more »
Rising Red, Salsamor to make race returns
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 4:31pm
Six-year-old Rising Red and his stablemate Salsamor are both scheduled to make their return from lengthy injury absences in a 1400m-handicap at Flemington. Read more »
New $1.5m race to boost Brisbane carnival
Brisbane
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 3:29pm
The final day of the Brisbane Racing Club's winter carnival will feature three million dollar races after the announcement of the $1.5 million Q22. Read more »
Yarra Valley meeting to start earlier
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 2:13pm
A forecast for hot weather has prompted officials to bring the start times for a Yarra Valley race meeting forward. Read more »
Inkslinger after Caulfield win for McGrath
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 2:06pm
Yet to open his account as a trainer in the metropolitan area, Brian McGrath is banking on Inkslinger to give him that elusive win at Caulfield. Read more »
Profit has options in Sydney or Brisbane
Brisbane
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 1:41pm
Promising three-year-old Profit will return from a spell in Sydney or Brisbane in a bid to make the field for the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Heat and haze to be monitored in NSW
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 1:12pm
Racing NSW stewards will monitor the forecast heat and smoke haze in areas of the state with some meetings in doubt. Read more »
Ken Rutherford appointed Hawkesbury CEO
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 12:23pm
Experienced racing administrator, former NZ Test cricketer Ken Rutherford, has been appointed chief executive of the Hawkesbury Race Club. Read more »
McEvoy nominates juveniles for Qld races
Melbourne
Monday 16 December 2019, 5:55pm
Co-trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy have unraced two-year-olds Lopez and King And King nominated to make their debuts in Queensland. Read more »
RV releases 2020 jumps racing program
Melbourne
Monday 16 December 2019, 5:03pm
A total of 61 jumps races have been programmed in Victoria for 2020, the same number as the previous season. Read more »
Gary Portelli taking two to Randwick
Sydney
Monday 16 December 2019, 5:01pm
Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli would rather be racing in his backyard but his local meeting has been transferred to the cooler climes of Randwick. Read more »
Secret Blaze to continue on path to Bagot
Melbourne
Monday 16 December 2019, 4:59pm
A 2500m handicap at Flemington will be the next start for Pakenham Cup runner-up Secret Blaze on a path towards the Bagot Handicap. Read more »
McDonald to have working holiday in NZ
Melbourne
Monday 16 December 2019, 2:54pm
Premier Sydney jockey James McDonald will ride at the Ellerslie carnival in Auckland after spending Christmas with his family in New Zealand. Read more »
Major drop in prize money for Pegasus Cup
New York City
Monday 16 December 2019, 1:41pm
Once the richest race in the world, the Pegasus Cup will have a substantial drop in prize money and new rules with horses to race without medication. Read more »
Dunn plans another Magic Millions assault
Brisbane
Monday 16 December 2019, 12:47pm
Trainer Matt Dunn has had six winners in the past week including Verbal Assault who he hopes can earn his way to the $2 million Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Early start for Caulfield midweek meeting
Melbourne
Monday 16 December 2019, 12:25pm
The Caulfield midweek meeting will have an early start in a bid to avoid the hottest part of the day. Read more »
Kilcoy to use new facilities to advantage
Brisbane
Monday 16 December 2019, 12:17pm
The Kilcoy Race Club will utilise its new facilities to attract big crowds to racing, harness and a professional foot race events during the holiday period. Read more »
Warwick Farm meeting transferred
Sydney
Monday 16 December 2019, 11:40am
Officials have made the early decision to transfer a race meeting from Warwick Farm to Randwick because of the prediction for extreme heat in Sydney's west. Read more »
Meagher on winning wave with Trevelyan
Brisbane
Sunday 15 December 2019, 4:30pm
Trainer Chris Meagher believes Eagle Farm winner Trevelyan can be a major player in the $250,000 The Wave. Read more »
Magic Millions Guineas for Star Surprise
Melbourne
Sunday 15 December 2019, 4:08pm
Trainer Mike Moroney is planning to send Star Surprise to Queensland to run in the Magic Millions Guineas after his first-up win at Pakenham. Read more »
Trainer Richard Litt looking ahead
Sydney
Sunday 15 December 2019, 4:01pm
Warwick Farm trainer Richard Litt is excited about Castelvecchio's campaign and a move nearby to a new stable complex. Read more »
Super Seth strengthens during spring break
Melbourne
Sunday 15 December 2019, 2:07pm
Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth has been back in work for a couple of weeks and assistant trainer Sam Freedman says the colt is even stronger. Read more »
Brisbane 2YO race may have two divisions
Brisbane
Sunday 15 December 2019, 1:50pm
Racing Queensland will consider splitting an important 2YO race at Eagle Farm if numbers warrant it. Read more »
Lane looking forward to Arima Kinen
Melbourne
Sunday 15 December 2019, 1:31pm
Australian jockey Damian Lane is looking forward to reuniting with Japanese mare Lys Gracieux when the Cox Plate winner has her final start in the Arima Kinen. Read more »
Altior likely to miss King George Chase
London
Sunday 15 December 2019, 11:00am
Trainer Nicky Henderson has revealed Altior is unlikely to take up his entry in the King George VI Chase after an unconvincing work-out. Read more »
Raymond Tusk a winner at Newcastle
Sydney
Sunday 15 December 2019, 10:51am
English Melbourne Cup runner Raymond Tusk has returned home to win his way into the All-Weather Championships finals with victory at Newcastle. Read more »
New Eagle Farm shows worth in big wet
Brisbane
Sunday 15 December 2019, 10:30am
The new-look Eagle Farm course proper has shown its worth when it raced as a good track after being saturated by rain. Read more »
Magic Millions option for King Of Hastings
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2019, 8:12pm
The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is a possibility for King Of Hastings after he bounced back from an unplaced run at Ballarat to win at Flemington. Read more »
Griffiths in winning return to racetrack
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2019, 7:03pm
Trainer Robbie Griffiths has cheered home a winner at Flemington on his first day back at the races after undergoing brain surgery. Read more »
Doncaster Mile target for Something Fast
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 6:39pm
Progressive gelding Something Fast has stamped his class at Randwick and his trainer hopes to be back in the autumn for a Group One tilt. Read more »
Wide draw no barrier to Lough Neagh win
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2019, 6:34pm
Smart sprinter Deep Image has overcome a wide barrier to score his first Listed race win in the Lough Neagh Stakes. Read more »
Wings Of Pastrami continues winning run
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2019, 6:14pm
Three-year-old filly Wings Of Pastrami has made it four straight wins this preparation, giving Bordertown trainer Jeff Searle his first Flemington winner. Read more »
Rodd completes top day with Gateway win
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2019, 6:06pm
International jockey Michael Rodd has completed a perfect homecoming by winning the $250,000 The Gateway on impressive Vega One. Read more »
Quackerjack wins Group Two Villiers Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 5:43pm
Tough four-year-old Quackerjack has earned a ballot exemption for the Doncaster Mile with a gutsy victory in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
The Real Beel wins Group Two at Te Rapa
Te Rapa
Saturday 14 December 2019, 5:34pm
After an unplaced campaign in Australia, The Real Beel has returned home to New Zealand to win a Group Two race. Read more »
Living The Dream in successive city wins
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2019, 5:29pm
The Mitchell Freedman-trained four-year-old Living The Dream has backed up a recent win at The Valley with another win in a benchmark-70 at Flemington. Read more »
Alligator Blood too good in Gold Edition
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2019, 5:26pm
Trainer David Vandyke is confident Alligator Blood has returned an even better horse after a runaway win in the Gold Edition Plate. Read more »
Fox arrives in time to win Razor Sharp Hcp
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 5:07pm
Signore Fox has climbed off the canvas to win the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Read more »
The Candy Man runs Eagle Farm track record
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2019, 5:00pm
The Candy Man is to be set for the Magic Millions Trophy after running a course record in his Eagle Farm win. Read more »
Joe Pride sees red after Superium victory
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 4:25pm
Talented three-year-old Superium has confirmed his spot in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas with a classy first-up win at Randwick. Read more »
Conceited lands debut win for Godolphin
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2019, 4:18pm
Godolphin-owned colt Conceited, a $625,000 Magic Millions purchase, has made a winning start to his career with a determined display at Flemington. Read more »
Wild Ruler slips into feature-race mode
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 4:14pm
The Snowden stable has produced two colts to win and stake claims for the upcoming two-year-old features. Read more »
Rodd leads NSW to Origin series victory
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2019, 4:09pm
Michael Rodd has ridden a winner and a second placegetter on the final day of the 'Origin' Jockey Series in Brisbane to lead NSW to victory. Read more »
Morton's stays distance in Christmas Cup
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 3:49pm
Godolphin cast-off Morton's Fork has unveiled another string to his bow, winning the Christmas Cup at his first genuine distance test. Read more »
Randwick winner a tonic for Clarke family
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 2:40pm
Moore Euros has won the Highway Plate at Randwick to boost the spirits of her injured co-trainer Richard Clarke. Read more »
Another milestone for trainer Tony Gollan
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2019, 2:28pm
Tony Gollan has reached another milestone by becoming the first trainer to reach 50 Brisbane wins before Christmas at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Autumn could be the right fit for Seasons
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2019, 2:13pm
Lightly raced mare Seasons has rebounded from a poor first-up run, relishing a hot speed to return to the winner's circle at Randwick. Read more »
Huge storm washes out Doomben meeting
Brisbane
Friday 13 December 2019, 6:52pm
The Doomben meeting has been washed out after three races when a storm dumped 104mm on the track in 30 minutes. Read more »
Thompson gets first win since Vic return
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2019, 5:51pm
A winner at Moe has given jockey Ben Thompson his first victory since his return to Victorian racing this week after a Singapore riding stint during 2019. Read more »
Racehorse owner Flower denied bail
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2019, 5:43pm
Racehorse owner and accused drug smuggler Damion Flower has been denied bail in the Supreme Court. Read more »
Flemington test for King Of Hastings
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2019, 3:59pm
King Of Hastings' connections will get a better guide on the gelding's summer prospects when he has his second start back from a let-up at Flemington. Read more »
Tulloch Lodge, Clark chase more 2YO riches
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2019, 3:45pm
Two days after winning the Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Classic with Farnan, Tim Clark and Tulloch Lodge will chase an Inglis Nursery win with Dubai Star. Read more »
Winning Ways on Magic Millions trail
Brisbane
Friday 13 December 2019, 3:31pm
Trainer Gary Newham has set Queensland Oaks winner Winning Ways on a path to the Magic Millions Trophy starting at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Unbeaten Tycoon Bella chasing city win
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2019, 3:11pm
Tycoon Bella faces a rise in class as she chases her maiden metropolitan victory after scoring at Mornington and Ballarat. Read more »
Sunlight recovering following surgery
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2019, 3:03pm
Star mare Sunlight is recovering from surgery to remove a bone chip in a hind leg after a paddock accident. Read more »
Westbrook Park chasing third straight win
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2019, 2:46pm
After victories at Cranbourne and The Valley at his past two starts, three-year-old Westbrook Park will be out to keep his winning form going at Flemington. Read more »
The Odyssey trial boosts confidence
Brisbane
Friday 13 December 2019, 1:51pm
Three-year-old The Odyssey has trialled brilliantly in the lead-up to the Listed Gold Edition Plate at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Bon Amis out to prove distance credentials
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2019, 1:41pm
The Razor Sharp Handicap shapes as a race of firsts for Bon Amis, who will be shooting for a maiden stakes success and a distance breakthrough. Read more »
Flight in tough test in Lough Neagh
Brisbane
Friday 13 December 2019, 1:14pm
Trainer David Vandyke realises Constant Flight faces his toughest task in the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
HK bound Talenti chasing three straight
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2019, 12:57pm
After successive wins at The Valley, Talenti will attempt the hat-trick for Robert Hickmott when he lines up over 1800m at Flemington. Read more »
Filly out to repeat Millions performance
Brisbane
Friday 13 December 2019, 12:23pm
Oh Five Glory is building up to another tilt at Magic Millions prize money when she runs in the Gold Edition Plate at Eagle Farm. Read more »
McEvoy out to break Randwick mile hoodoo
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2019, 12:02pm
Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy gets an ideal chance to win his first Villiers Stakes aboard in-form Godolphin four-year-old Ranier. Read more »
Four new Guineas races for provincial Qld
Brisbane
Friday 13 December 2019, 11:59am
Magic Millions and Racing Queensland have joined to stage four new big prize money Guineas races in provincial areas. Read more »
Farnan upsets Rose to win Wyong MM
Wyong
Thursday 12 December 2019, 6:01pm
Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have the new Magic Millions Classic favourite after Farnan outpaced his rivals to win a key lead-up race at Wyong. Read more »
Diamond sparkles despite slow start
Wyong
Thursday 12 December 2019, 5:25pm
The Mark Newnham-trained Diamond Thunder has overcome a tardy start to score a determined win in the Magic Millions Stakes at Wyong. Read more »
Ben Thompson preparing for plenty of work
Melbourne
Thursday 12 December 2019, 5:17pm
Hard work is not foreign to Ben Thompson who is back from a stint in Singapore looking to re-establish himself among Victorian riding ranks. Read more »