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Qld apprentice outed for drug positive
Brisbane
Sunday 10 November 2019, 10:07am
Brisbane apprentice Sheriden Tomlinson has become the sixth jockey or trackwork rider in Queensland outed on a drug positive in the past two months. Read more »
Galileo equals Danehill's G1 record
Sydney
Sunday 10 November 2019, 9:41am
Champion Irish stallion Galileo has equalled Danehill's Group One record with Magic Wand, bringing up No. 84 in the Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Stewards probe jockey, trainer incident
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 7:30pm
Retiring jockey Stephen Baster and trainer Glenn Thornton have been hauled before stewards over an alleged incident at Flemington. Read more »
Decline in crowd numbers for Cup carnival
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 7:04pm
Just like the previous three days of this year's Melbourne Cup carnival, crowd numbers were down on recent years on Stakes day at Flemington. Read more »
Outback Barbie gives Gollan a big thrill
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 7:02pm
Trainer Tony Gollan said the win of Outback Barbie in the Keith Noud Quality was one of the biggest thrills of his career. Read more »
Hartnell bows out in style with G1 placing
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 6:57pm
Popular nine-year-old gelding Hartnell has run a bold race in his final start, finishing third in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Red-letter day for Snowdens at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:59pm
A Golden Slipper hopeful and an ultra-consistent mare have given Peter and Paul Snowden a feature race double to cap an outstanding day at Rosehill. Read more »
Perth Group Ones in plans for Reykjavik
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:36pm
After winning the Chatham Stakes at Flemington, the Lindsey Smith-trained Reykjavik is set to return to Perth for two Group One races later this year. Read more »
Gift win sets Dame on Golden Slipper path
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:32pm
Andrew Adkins has celebrated his biggest win since returning from a race fall, claiming the $1 million Golden Gift aboard Dame Giselle. Read more »
Dunn wins third Rosehill Country Classic
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:24pm
Matthew Dunn has continued his dominance of the Country Classic at Rosehill, with Ready For Danger making it three wins in four years for the NSW trainer. Read more »
No Japan Cup for Prince Of Arran
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:13pm
Prince Of Arran will not go to the Japan Cup with local rules stating he cannot wear the barrier blanket his trainer says in necessary. Read more »
Alward gives Waller a three-state treble
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:08pm
Consistent Alward has broken through for an overdue Doomben win to give champion trainer Chris Waller winners in three states. Read more »
Irish wave Magic Wand in Mackinnon Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:06pm
Magic Wand has come back from contesting the Melbourne Cup to win the final Group One race of the Flemington carnival, the Mackinnon Stakes. Read more »
Oceanex rebounds with G2 Matriarch victory
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 4:26pm
Oceanex has provided trainers Mick Price and Mick Kent junior with their third Melbourne Cup carnival winner taking out the Matriarch Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Deja vu for Doyle, Humbolt in Rosehill win
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:24pm
It was a case of deja vu for visiting English rider James Doyle, reconnecting with Humbolt Current to score an encouraging victory at Rosehill. Read more »
California Longbow hits Rosehill target
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:20pm
Improving stayer California Longbow has moved a step closer towards earning a shot at stakes company with a strong win at Rosehill. Read more »
True Self powers home in Queen Elizabeth
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:16pm
Irish mare True Self has turned around her connections disappointment at missing the Melbourne Cup by easily winning the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Nature Strip stars in G1 Sprint Classic
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:01pm
Nature Strip has made a one-act affair of the Group One Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington, winning the 1200m weight-for-age race by 3-1/4 lengths. Read more »
Banquo adds to O'Brien's Cup week success
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 2:50pm
Banquo has added to a successful week for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O'Brien, with the three-year-old colt taking out the Listed Springtime Stakes. Read more »
Jones on Target at Rosehill in Highway Hcp
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 2:17pm
Scone trainer Stephen Jones has been rewarded for sticking with Hit The Target, claiming a narrow win on Golden Gift day at Rosehill. Read more »
Savvy Oak bounces back with Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 1:29pm
Savvy Oak has provided Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with some Melbourne Cup carnival glory taking out the Very Special Kids Pin And Win Plate at Flemington. Read more »
Lucicello stamps class with Rosehill win
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 1:23pm
The Chris Waller-trained Lucicello has proven too classy for her rivals, kicking off her summer campaign with a win at Rosehill. Read more »
Veteran High Cost racks up ninth success
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 1:17pm
High Cost has continued to defy those who said he would never race with his ninth win in 72 starts at Doomben. Read more »
Lady Banff a cheap buy after Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 12:46pm
Lady Banff was the cheapest yearling trainer Matt Dunn bought this year but she has started her career with an impressive Doomben win. Read more »
True Self favourite for Queen Elizabeth
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:36pm
After going close to beating Prince Of Arran in the Geelong Cup, True Self is the short-priced favourite to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Soxagon helps Burke write a winning story
Brisbane
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:21pm
Former leading sports and racing journalist Brian Burke has proved a successful breeder with his gelding Soxagon heading for three straight wins at Doomben. Read more »
G1 Mackinnon quartet ready to fire
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:13pm
Lindsay Park has four Mackinnon Stakes runners as they look to end the Melbourne Cup carnival with a Group One victory. Read more »
Knickpoint in order for Flemington debut
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:09pm
Unbeaten Godolphin colt Knickpoint rises to stakes level for the first time when he runs in the Listed Springtime Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
McEvoy thinks Kluger can bounce back in G1
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 5:52pm
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy believes Japanese horse Kluger can bounce back and run well in the Mackinnon Stakes after having an excuse in the Cox Plate. Read more »
Race meeting off because of bushfires
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 5:46pm
The Kempsey Cup meeting has been called off after four races because of the impact of nearby bushfires. Read more »
Baster heads to Flemington for last time
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 5:40pm
With his career as a jockey drawing to a close, Stephen Baster has two rides on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington. Read more »
A guide to the G1 VRC Sprint Classic
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:41pm
A guide to the Group One VRC Sprint Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival. Read more »
A guide to the Group One Mackinnon Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:38pm
The Mackinnon Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week. Read more »
Linsday Park 2YO set to cap great week
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:37pm
Itzhot will bid to deliver Lindsay Park its third feature juvenile win this week when the youngster lines up in the $1 million Golden Gift. Read more »
Zoutori to face biggest test in WFA G1
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:28pm
Despite being beaten as favourite in a Group Two sprint a week ago, connections of Zoutori are happy to give him a crack at the Group One Darley Sprint Classic. Read more »
Show time for Hartnell after G1 Mackinnon
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:14pm
Godolphin stalwart Hartnell will have his final start in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes and will join Precedence, Sirmione and Moher as a show horse. Read more »
Smith's latest import in Rosehill debut
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 3:52pm
In-form trainer Matt Smith finds himself in unfamiliar territory as he prepares Artarmon for an Australian debut over 2400 metres. Read more »
Santa can cap spring carnival for Freedman
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 2:10pm
Santa Ana Lane will be out to give the Anthony Freedman stable its third Group One success of the Melbourne spring carnival in the Darley Sprint Classic. Read more »
Ex-Rockhampton trainer chases city success
Brisbane
Friday 8 November 2019, 1:14pm
Premier Rockhampton trainer Tom Button hopes to celebrate his move to Caloundra by winning with The Silver Lady at Doomben. Read more »
Japan next stop for Prince Of Arran
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 1:11pm
Globe-trotting Melbourne Cup runner-up Prince Of Arran will head to the Japan Cup with Hong Kong still on his agenda. Read more »
Latham seizes second chance in Australia
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 12:42pm
Jockey Keagan Latham is relishing his new life in Australia and hopes to make a splash in town where his rides include Sidearm in the $1 million Golden Gift. Read more »
Barrier a boost for Chapter And Verse
Brisbane
Friday 8 November 2019, 12:27pm
Smart sprinter Chapter and Verse will be ridden closer to the early pace after drawing a good barrier in the Lusted Keith Noud Quality. Read more »
Barry O'Farrell steps down from RA
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 9:01am
Barry O'Farrell has resigned as chief executive of Racing Australia for undisclosed professional reasons. Read more »
BHA to look at penalties for modified whip
London
Friday 8 November 2019, 7:29am
Penalties for the use of modified whips could be reconsidered by the British Horseracing Authority following an incident at Chelmsford. Read more »
Three jockeys suspended on VRC Oaks day
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 7:58pm
Jockeys Damian Lane, John Allen and Darryl McLellan have been suspended out of the VRC Oaks meeting at Flemington. Read more »
Danny O'Brien claims Cup-VRC Oaks double
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 7:36pm
Two days after winning his first Melbourne Cup, trainer Danny O'Brien has claimed his first victory in the $1 million VRC Oaks. Read more »
Pancho flies home to score Flemington win
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 6:10pm
Chris Waller and Hugh Bowman have combined for a stakes race win at Flemington, taking out the Listed TCL TV Stakes. Read more »
Miami Bound gives O'Brien first Oaks win
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 6:05pm
Danny O'Brien has followed up a maiden victory in the Melbourne Cup with VRC Oaks success courtesy of Miami Bound. Read more »
Williams gets another win in Country Final
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 5:34pm
Craig Williams has won yet another race on VRC Oaks day, two days after securing his first Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Gift fancy Malkovich to repay new owners
Sydney
Thursday 7 November 2019, 5:06pm
Golden Gift fancy Malkovich could repay the faith of a new ownership syndicate for Darby Racing when he debuts in the $1 million race at Rosehill. Read more »
Williams delivers Cup week for Godolphin
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 4:57pm
A cold ride by Craig Williams on Godolphin mare Soothing has resulted in an impressive victory in the Listed Century Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Thrilled Williams adds Subzero to Cup win
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 4:09pm
The Subzero Handicap on Oaks Day has delivered another thrill for Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams. Read more »
Stablemates fight out G3 Maribyrnong Plate
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 3:15pm
Hard Landing has held out stablemate Baaqyah to win the Group Three Maribyrnong Plate at Flemington on debut. Read more »
Ensby returns to Rosehill with Partnership
Sydney
Thursday 7 November 2019, 2:48pm
Ethan Ensby will saddle up in-form Partnership for a tilt at a maiden NSW metro winner at Rosehill, where bad memories still linger for the Ballina trainer. Read more »
Hartnell ready for one more Group 1 fling
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 1:28pm
Godolphin galloper Hartnell will be chasing a fifth Group One success when he runs the Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Santa after repeat win in Sprint Classic
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 12:17pm
Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane is the early favourite to go back-to-back in the weight-for-age VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington. Read more »
Kendrick confident Tambo's can make grade
Brisbane
Thursday 7 November 2019, 10:42am
Trainer Stuart Kendrick has skipped a restricted-class race to give promising Tambo's Mate his first chance in a Listed event at Doomben. Read more »
Weight turnaround a test for Fighting Teo
Brisbane
Thursday 7 November 2019, 10:41am
Fighting Teo will face a major test as he carries 3kg more than his last-start win when he contests the Ascot Green Handicap at Doomben. Read more »
Bush Qld race broadcaster Barry Jones dies
Brisbane
Thursday 7 November 2019, 10:37am
Barry Jones, who called races at Queensland country tracks for nearly 50 years, has died aged 75 after a battle with cancer. Read more »
Super Seth bought by Waikato Stud
Sydney
Thursday 7 November 2019, 8:00am
Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth will sand at Waitkato Stud when his racing days are over. Read more »
Rostropovich making 'excellent progress'
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 5:37pm
The Lindsay Park stable says Rostropovich continues to make excellent progress in a veterinary clinic after being injured in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
A guide to the $1m Kennedy Oaks
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 4:57pm
What you need to know about the $1 million Kennedy Oaks, the main event on Ladies Day at Flemington. Read more »
Melody Belle to chase 11th Group One win
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 4:57pm
A week after winning her 10th Group One race and first in Australia, star New Zealand mare Melody Belle will chase another in the Mackinnon Stakes. Read more »
Apicius scratched from G1 VRC Oaks
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 4:50pm
The VRC Oaks field has been reduced to 14 following the scratching of the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Apicius because of an elevated temperature. Read more »
Sunshine Coast to get new synthetic track
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 3:32pm
The Sunshine Coast is to get a new multi-million dollar all-weather training and racing track. Read more »
Oaks next for Cup-winning trainer O'Brien
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 3:24pm
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O'Brien will saddle up leading contender Miami Bound in the Group One VRC Oaks as he hopes to add to a memorable week. Read more »
Outback Barbie ready for summer carnival
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 3:15pm
An impressive trial win has confirmed Outback Barbie can start the summer carnival on a winning note in the Keith Noud Quality at Doomben. Read more »
Field of nine for G1 Darley Sprint Classic
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 1:19pm
A field of nine has been declared for the Sprint Classic at Flemington headed by last year's winner Santa Ana Lane. Read more »
Tanker rolls into Golden Gift favouritism
Sydney
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 1:17pm
The 14-runner field has been finalised for the inaugural $1 million Golden Gift at Rosehill, with Tanker installed favourite for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace. Read more »
Magic Wand a Mackinnon Stakes acceptor
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 1:03pm
The Aidan O'Brien-trained Magic Wand is among the acceptors for the Mackinnon Stakes after her 10th placed finish in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Jockey suspended after failing breath test
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 12:29pm
Cairns jockey Amanda Thomson has been suspended for six months after failing an alcohol breath test at trackwork. Read more »
Vow And Declare comes through Cup win well
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 11:46am
Trainer Danny O'Brien says Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has come through his victory at Flemington well and is a happy horse the morning after. Read more »
Brisbane bookmaker Kelleher dies aged 89
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 11:37am
The doyen of the Brisbane bookmaking ring, Jack Kelleher, has died aged 89. Read more »
Punters wager $100m but Cup turnover down
Sydney
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 7:56pm
Punters outlaid more than $100 million on the 2019 Melbourne Cup as Craig Williams piloted Australian-trained Vow And Declare to victory. Read more »
Bad start acts against Il Paradiso in Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 7:09pm
A poor start has not helped the cause of the Aidan O'Brien-trained Il Paradiso with the stable vowing to be back again chasing an elusive Melbourne Cup win. Read more »
Slow start costly for Cross Counter in Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 7:06pm
Cross Counter has finished eighth in his Melbourne Cup defence but jockey William Buick insists he ran a big race after a slow start. Read more »
Cup win a major source of pride for family
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 6:38pm
Craig Williams' brother Jason and his father Allan say the jockey has worked extremely hard to achieve his Melbourne Cup dream. Read more »
How Cup favourites have fared this century
Sydney
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 6:36pm
The Melbourne Cup favourite has failed to live up to the billing for a sixth straight year, with Finche running seventh. Read more »
Michael Walker devastated at Cup defeat
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 6:23pm
Michael Walker is a family orientated man and feels like he has let his daughter down by finishing second in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Frankie Dettori banned after Cup protest
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 6:08pm
Frankie Dettori has been suspended for nine meetings for careless riding after being relegated to fourth place by a stewards' protest in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Prince Of Arran set to return for 2020 Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 5:45pm
The Melbourne Cup will be the main aim again for English stayer Prince Of Arran in 2020 after placing in the race for the second straight year at Flemington. Read more »
Melbourne Cup runner taken to vet clinic
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 5:30pm
Rostropovich has been taken to a veterinary clinic after finishing last of the 24 runners in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Craig Williams' path to elusive Cup win
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 5:14pm
Champion jockey Craig Williams' 2019 Melbourne Cup win aboard Australian-trained Vow And Declare has been more than 25 years in the making. Read more »
Vow And Declare's journey into Cup history
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 4:56pm
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare, trained by Danny O'Brien and ridden by Craig Williams, has won the Melbourne Cup at his 13th start. Read more »
Mer De Glace 'massive' in Cup defeat: Lane
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 4:35pm
Damian Lane believes a Melbourne Cup chance might have gone begging after Mer De Glace finished sixth after over-racing in the 3200m race. Read more »
What the 2019 Melbourne Cup jockeys said
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 4:29pm
What the jockeys said after the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Read more »
Finishing order for the 2019 Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 4:05pm
Where your horse finished in the 2019 Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Teleplay scores again on Melbourne Cup day
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 2:54pm
Teleplay has returned to winning form on Melbourne Cup day, landing a second stakes race success in the Group Three Jim Beam Stakes. Read more »
Garner caps campaign with Flemington win
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 2:28pm
The Gordon Richards-trained three-year-old Garner has made it three wins from six starts in his first campaign, sprinting to victory over 1000m at Flemington. Read more »
Shared Ambition underlines staying promise
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 1:36pm
Chris Waller may have found his Melbourne Cup horse for next year after Shared Ambition maintained his unbeaten record in Australia. Read more »
Sure Knee calms Waller's nerves on Cup day
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 1:25pm
Carrying the all-cerise colours of the Ingham family, Sure Knee has taken out the TAB Trophy at Flemington on Cup day. Read more »
Bravo Tango delivers Freedman Cup day win
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 12:52pm
Mitch Freedman admits Bravo Tango has been a frustrating horse but the gelding has delivered the trainer a satisfying win on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington. Read more »
Stewards adjourn Jamaican Rain inquiry
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 12:13pm
Stewards have adjourned an inquiry into an alleged race day treatment of Jamaican Rain who was a late scratching from a race at Flemington because of lameness. Read more »
Hayes stable strikes early blow on Cup day
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 12:00pm
Debutant Aryaaf has given trainers David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig a winning start to Melbourne Cup day at Flemington. Read more »
Silent Sovereign presses on to VRC Oaks
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 11:05am
Tony McEvoy is pressing on to the VRC Oaks with Silent Sovereign after her sixth in the Wakeful Stakes and he is hopeful the filly can figure over 2500m. Read more »
Full field of 24 for Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 8:56am
There are no Melbourne Cup scratchings with a full field of 24 to go to the gates for the 3200m-race at Flemington on a soft track. Read more »
The last word ahead of the Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Monday 4 November 2019, 7:11pm
What the connections are saying ahead of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Read more »
Cup punters warm to Waller stayer Finche
Melbourne
Monday 4 November 2019, 6:55pm
Finche appears set to start the Melbourne Cup favourite with punters rallying behind the Chris Waller-trained import. Read more »
Lane chasing history at Flemington in Cup
Melbourne
Monday 4 November 2019, 6:21pm
Jockey Damian Lane has won the Golden Slipper, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate in 2019 and has the chance to add the Melbourne Cup aboard Mer De Glace. Read more »
Brett Prebble bids for second Cup victory
Melbourne
Monday 4 November 2019, 6:10pm
Brett Prebble already has a Melbourne Cup success on Green Moon and is chasing his second on the Anthony Freedman-trained Steel Prince. Read more »