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Fabulass career set to get back on track

Friday 25 October 2019, 2:02pm

Stakes winner Miss Fabulass is bidding to reignite her racing career after a disappointing autumn preparation.  Read more »

Lindsay Park import a Good Hope in Plate

Friday 25 October 2019, 1:44pm

Well-bred import Cape Of Good Hope will be out to back up his Group One Caulfield Stakes win with success in the Cox Plate at his second Australian start.  Read more »

Mr Quickie passed fit to run at The Valley

Friday 25 October 2019, 1:27pm

Cox Plate second emergency Mr Quickie has been passed fit to run at The Valley, either in the feature race if he gains a start or in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup.  Read more »

Follow Suit to reproduce northern form

Friday 25 October 2019, 12:33pm

Trainer Lauren Abbott believes Follow Suit can reproduce his good northern Cups form to be a top chance at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Timing right for Faretti to show his wares

Friday 25 October 2019, 12:19pm

Blue blood Faretti is highly regarded at Tulloch Lodge and his trainers hope the colt can show why when he faces his first stakes test at Randwick.  Read more »

Heathcote aiming Jellishot at Millions

Friday 25 October 2019, 12:00pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is aiming to cement his relationship with the Gleeson Thoroughbreds business by winning with Jellishot at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Dreamforce to bounce back in Crystal Mile

Friday 25 October 2019, 11:54am

Sydney trainer John Thompson believes Dreamforce is suited in the Group Two Crystal Mile and can bounce back from his last-start Epsom Handicap failure.  Read more »

Irish horse syndicate under investigation

Friday 25 October 2019, 6:06am

Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Kemboy could be barred for the foreseeable future following a ban on entries of horses registered by the ownership syndicate..  Read more »

Downdraft makes Aussie debut at The Valley

Thursday 24 October 2019, 6:08pm

Melbourne Cup hopeful Downdraft will attempt to work his way up the order of entry via the Moonee Valley Cup.  Read more »

Dirty Work has form to clean up rivals

Thursday 24 October 2019, 5:49pm

Dirty Work gets the chance to break his maiden in style when he takes on six rivals in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

A guide to the Group One Manikato Stakes

Thursday 24 October 2019, 5:43pm

What you need to know ahead of the $1 million Group One Manikato Stakes run over 1200m.  Read more »

Brad and Bart chasing Cox Plate glory

Thursday 24 October 2019, 5:38pm

Brad Rawiller has won six Group One races on Black Heart Bart and believes the nine-year-old, who has come back from retirement, is a genuine Cox Plate hope.  Read more »

Sydney goal locked in for Attention Run

Thursday 24 October 2019, 4:57pm

Attention Run, an acceptor in two states, will bypass the Moonee Valley Cup in favour of a staying assignment at Randwick.  Read more »

Melbourne trip to season Battenburg

Thursday 24 October 2019, 4:49pm

Spring Champion Stakes placegetter Battenburg is favourite to break his maiden in the Group Two Vase at The Valley in what will be his first start outside NSW.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen forges on to Golden Eagle

Thursday 24 October 2019, 4:42pm

Chris Waller-trained Arcadia Queen will continue on a path to the $7.5 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill but will be monitored closely in coming days.  Read more »

Team Edmonds keen on Eagle Farm chances

Thursday 24 October 2019, 4:34pm

Veteran sprinter Keen Array has trialled well as he prepares to hopefully win his first Queensland race at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Singapore-based Rodd checks on Debt Agent

Thursday 24 October 2019, 3:56pm

Singapore-based Michael Rodd is jetting back to Melbourne to give connections a report on Debt Agent after he runs in the Crystal Mile at The Valley.  Read more »

Bondi conditions ideal for Just Thinkin'

Thursday 24 October 2019, 3:41pm

The addition of the Bondi Stakes has given Tulloch Lodge one million reasons to keep Just Thinkin' in Sydney this spring.  Read more »

Gallen beats odds for Cox Plate runner

Thursday 24 October 2019, 3:27pm

NRL great Paul Gallen cannot believe his luck, with his first foray into racing netting him a partial stake in Cox Plate contender Te Akau Shark.  Read more »

McDonald buoyed by Elleegant Valley work

Thursday 24 October 2019, 3:15pm

James McDonald has confidence in his Cox Plate ride Verry Elleegant after partnering her in two vital pieces of work at The Valley.  Read more »

Mr Quickie in doubt for run at The Valley

Thursday 24 October 2019, 3:03pm

Racing Victoria has reported Mr Quickie is lame following a veterinary inspection and will need to be re-examined before being allowed to race at The Valley.  Read more »

Stats favour Meet Mr Taylor at Eagle Farm

Thursday 24 October 2019, 2:07pm

The speedy Meet Mr Taylor has statistics on his side when he attempts to remain unbeaten at 1000m at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Williams keeps strength for Cox Plate ride

Thursday 24 October 2019, 2:02pm

Despite wasting to get down to his lightest weight in two years to ride Castelvecchio in the Cox Plate, Craig Williams says he has retained his strength.  Read more »

Blinkers go on Pretty In Pink in Nivison

Thursday 24 October 2019, 1:28pm

A good gate, a good jockey and a gear change has Pretty In Pink poised to return to the winner's circle at Randwick.  Read more »

Faatinah on target for latest G1 attempt

Thursday 24 October 2019, 12:15pm

Multiple Group-winning sprinter Faatinah gets his latest chance to snare a first Group One win when he runs in the Manikato Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Trainers confident in safety at Breeders

Thursday 24 October 2019, 11:56am

Leading trainers have expressed their confidence in safety measures at Santa Anita where the Breeders' Cup meeting will be held.  Read more »

Prince Of Arran gets 1kg penalty for Cup

Thursday 24 October 2019, 11:43am

English stayer Prince Of Arran has moved to 23rd in the Melbourne Cup ballot after being given a 1kg penalty for his win in the Geelong Cup.  Read more »

Tony Gollan with first 2yo at Eagle Farm

Thursday 24 October 2019, 8:05am

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will have his first two-year-old runner for the season when Starosa runs at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Luke Tarrant has key Eagle Farm rides

Thursday 24 October 2019, 7:34am

Troubled jockey Luke Tarrant gets a chance to keep his comeback on course with two key rides at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Service for ex-jockey Glenn Pickwick

Thursday 24 October 2019, 7:23am

The racing community will gather at the funeral service in Sydney for popular ex-jockey Glenn Pickwick after his sudden death.  Read more »

O'Brien to field strong team at Breeders

Thursday 24 October 2019, 7:09am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has confirmed the Filly & Mare Turf as the intended Breeders' Cup target for brilliant filly Magical.  Read more »

Long Jack gets Derby shot with Geelong win

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 6:00pm

The addition of blinkers and pre-race ear muffs has helped Long Jack win the Geelong Classic en route to a start in the Victoria Derby.  Read more »

The Inevitable set for Golden Eagle gallop

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 5:45pm

Golden Eagle contender The Inevitable will travel down the Hume Highway for a training gallop at Goulburn.  Read more »

Prince Of Arran too strong in Geelong Cup

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 5:39pm

Prince Of Arran has continued a trend of international winners in the Geelong Cup with his victory in the Melbourne Cup lead-up race.  Read more »

Purroni a long-term prospect for Gollan

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 4:21pm

Purroni, a half-sister to top-class mare Outback Barbie, has posted her second win in a race at Doomben.  Read more »

Harbour Views remains unbeaten at Geelong

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 4:16pm

Harbour Views has stretched his winning sequence to five at Geelong while booking a place in a rich country final at Flemington.  Read more »

Horse welfare fears fail to spook pollies

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 2:27pm

Fresh racehorse welfare scrutiny hasn't stopped top political brass from rubbing shoulders with industry figures at an annual Canberra event.  Read more »

Neville Bell re-elected as BRC chairman

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 2:24pm

Neville Bell has been re-elected unopposed as Brisbane Racing Club chairman and predicted a bright future for Queensland's top club.  Read more »

Ryan Moore after second Cox Plate success

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 2:02pm

Five years after riding Adelaide to success in the Cox Plate, Ryan Moore gets another chance when he partners the Aidan O'Brien-trained Magic Wand.  Read more »

Menuisier delighted with Cox Plate hope

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 1:22pm

After erring on the side of caution and scratching Danceteria from a lead-up race, trainer David Mensuisier is thrilled with the gelding ahead of the Cox Plate.  Read more »

NSW jockey Ben Looker cops month-long ban

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 1:06pm

NSW Racing has slapped leading country rider Ben Looker with a suspension, sidelining him for a month.  Read more »

Ballistic Boy to chase Bondi Stakes prize

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 12:00pm

Promising Ballistic Boy will skip a Brisbane race where he would have been favourite to run in the $1 million Bondi Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

G1 Manikato right race for New Zealander

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:58am

Experience at The Valley and a step up to 1200m are factors jockey Damian Lane believes will help The Bostonian in the Group One Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Horse shock, corrupt betting claims aired

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:20am

Corrupt betting and horse torture have been linked to three Darren Weir-trained horses during last year's spring racing carnival, court documents allege.  Read more »

Tarzan stays at home for Qld summer riches

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:10am

Top Queensland sprinter Tarzan will skip the Melbourne spring carnival to concentrate on big prize money races at home in the summer.  Read more »

Horse welfare on ministers' meeting agenda

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:53pm

Federal and state agriculture ministers will urgently discuss animal welfare after footage emerged of cruelty towards retired racehorses at an abattoir.  Read more »

Everest contenders remain in Darley Sprint

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:43pm

Nine of the 12 runners in the $14 million Everest have been paid up as first acceptors for the Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Just Thinkin favourite for Bondi Stakes

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:14pm

A top field of middle distance three-year-olds is expected to line up in the $1 million Bondi Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Long Jack's Derby hopes hinge on Geelong

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 4:56pm

The Geelong Classic is shaping as a pivotal race for the Victoria Derby hopes of the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Long Jack.  Read more »

Qld calls probe into racehorse welfare

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 4:49pm

The Queensland government has ordered an urgent inquiry into the treatment of racehorses after the release of shocking footage taken at a local abattoir.  Read more »

Lane senses weight of expectation in Plate

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:59pm

Star jockey Damian Lane is confident Japanese mare Lys Gracieux is the right horse for the Cox Plate but is trying to keep a lid on expectations.  Read more »

Bivouac favourite to win WFA Manikato

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:29pm

Golden Rose winner Bivouac is the short-priced favourite to become the first three-year-old since Sepoy to win the Group One Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Irish chase Melbourne Cup berth at Geelong

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 2:19pm

True Self missed a start in the Caulfield Cup with connections banking on a Geelong Cup win to enhance her hopes of a start at Flemington.  Read more »

Humidor left on outer as Cox Plate reserve

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 1:59pm

A capacity field is set to run in the $5 million Cox Plate but dual placegetter Humidor will need a scratching to gain a start in the race.  Read more »

MVRC committee opts for progressive horses

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 12:51pm

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has used its discretion to elevate Te Akau Shark and Castelvecchio into the Cox Plate at the expense of Humidor and Mr Quickie.  Read more »

Leading owner-breeder Ross Cutts dies

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 11:51am

One of Australian racing's most successful owner-breeders Ross Cutts has died in Brisbane after heart surgery complications.  Read more »

O'Brien dominates final British Group One

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 10:02am

Aidan O'Brien is responsible for 11 of the 12 juveniles remaining in the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster, Britain's final Group One race of the season.  Read more »

Bivouac draws barrier one in Manikato

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 9:11am

Odds-on favourite Bivouac has drawn the inside barrier for the Group One Manikato Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Avilius right on track for Cox Plate test

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:41am

Following a hiccup with a nostril bleed after a gallop at The Valley, Avilius is back on track for the Cox Plate, passing a compulsory gallop at Flemington.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark makes Cox Plate field

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:34am

New Zealander Te Akau Shark will have to contend with the outside barrier in the Cox Plate after being included in the final field.  Read more »

Gold Mount, Qafila out of Melbourne Cup

Monday 21 October 2019, 6:19pm

Gold Mount and Qafila have both been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup after running in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Litt comfortable ahead of Plate decision

Monday 21 October 2019, 6:04pm

Trainer Richard Litt believes Group One-winning colt Castelvecchio will be a big chance in the Cox Plate if he gets a start in the $5 million race.  Read more »

Colada and Bottega in battle of Bondi

Monday 21 October 2019, 5:55pm

Stablemates Colada and Bottega will again do battle when they run in the $1m Bondi Stakes.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart a late entry for Plate

Monday 21 October 2019, 5:11pm

Multiple Group One winner Black Heart Bart has been paid up as a late entry for the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley.  Read more »

Internationals targeting rich Golden Eagle

Monday 21 October 2019, 4:58pm

Three horses trained in the northern hemisphere and being aimed at the $7.5 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill have arrived in Sydney to prepare for the race.  Read more »

Two jockeys suspended over Qld Derby fall

Monday 21 October 2019, 4:36pm

Matt McGillivray and Tommy Berry have been suspended for careless riding leading to a fall in the Queensland Derby in which Corey Brown was injured.  Read more »

Mer De Glace gets 1kg Cup weight penalty

Monday 21 October 2019, 3:48pm

Japanese horse Mer De Glace has been penalised 1kg for the Melbourne Cup after his Caulfield Cup win, taking his weight to 56kg.  Read more »

Field of 11 for Group Three Geelong Cup

Monday 21 October 2019, 11:36am

Last year's Melbourne Cup placegetter Prince Of Arran is among 11 acceptors for the Geelong Cup.  Read more »

Sad end for Wicklow Brave in America

Monday 21 October 2019, 8:04am

Trainer Willie Mullins has paid tribute to Wicklow Brave after he suffered a fatal fall at Far Hills racecourse in America.  Read more »

Glen Boss loving calling Sydney home

Sunday 20 October 2019, 6:39pm

Still on a high from winning the $14 million Everest on Yes Yes Yes, Glen Boss has a new lease of life at the age of 50.  Read more »

Shadow Hero on target for Victoria Derby

Sunday 20 October 2019, 5:46pm

Sydney trainer Mark Newnham is hoping to gallop Victoria Derby favourite Shadow Hero at Flemington before the colt runs in the 2500m Group One staying feature.  Read more »

Another box ticked for Cox Plate Hope

Sunday 20 October 2019, 4:56pm

Caulfield Stakes winner Cape Of Good Hope has had his first look around The Valley in a gallop with fellow Cox Plate hopeful Harlem.  Read more »

Avilius in fight to be right for Cox Plate

Sunday 20 October 2019, 2:02pm

Godolphin's Avilius must pass a compulsory gallop after bleeding from one nostril ahead of the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Skye Bogenhuber returns a winner

Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:48pm

Queensland jockey Skye Bogenhuber has returned to the saddle after a serious head injury to ride a winner at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Steel Prince recovers for Geelong Cup bid

Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:43pm

The Anthony Freedman stable has turned to plan B for Steel Prince who will have his Melbourne Cup lead up in the Geelong Cup.  Read more »

Dettori reaches 250 Group One landmark

Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:28pm

Frankie Dettori has reached a landmark 250 Group One winners with Star Catcher's victory in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes.  Read more »

Cox Plate next in Damian Lane's sights

Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:00pm

Having ridden Mer De Glace to win the Caulfield Cup, Damian Lane is excited about his chance to add the Cox Plate on another Japanese visitor, Lys Gracieux.  Read more »

Queensland Derby fall inquiry to resume

Sunday 20 October 2019, 11:24am

The inquiry into a fall in the Queensland Derby in which dual Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Corey Brown was seriously hurt is set to resume.  Read more »

Magical performance in Champion Stakes

Sunday 20 October 2019, 11:12am

Magical has stamped her class on the Champion Stakes at Ascot to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his first win in the race.  Read more »

Kew Gardens ends Stradivarius streak

Sunday 20 October 2019, 10:04am

Stradivarius has suffered his first defeat in almost two years with Kew Gardens on top in a pulsating climax to the British Champions Long Distance Cup.  Read more »

Lane suspended, fined $20,000 in Cup win

Saturday 19 October 2019, 8:29pm

Damien Lane's Caulfield Cup win on Mer De Glace has come at a cost with a 10-meeting suspension and a $20,000 fine for careless riding.  Read more »

Cup placegetters on target for Flemington

Saturday 19 October 2019, 7:16pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien believes Vow And Declare's Caulfield Cup second placing is a strong pointer towards the stayer's chances of winning the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Crowd figures say Everest here to stay

Saturday 19 October 2019, 6:56pm

More than 40,000 Sydney race goers have given the Everest the seal of approval in its third year at Randwick.  Read more »

Japanese import flies flag at Randwick

Saturday 19 October 2019, 6:45pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Hush Writer is likely to head to Melbourne after the Japanese-bred stayer cruised to victory in the St Leger Stakes.  Read more »

What the $5m Caulfield Cup jockeys said

Saturday 19 October 2019, 6:34pm

What the jockeys said after the $5 million Caulfield Cup over 2400m.  Read more »

Berry's mid-race tactics have Happy ending

Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:58pm

Seasoned campaigner Happy Clapper has taken his prize money to more than $7 million with victory in the Group Three Craven Plate at Randwick.  Read more »

Everest a stallion-making race: Coolmore

Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:48pm

The persuasive powers of Chris Waller convinced Coolmore to run Yes Yes Yes in the Everest and the colt has rewarded that trust with victory.  Read more »

Dubai trip possible for Streets Of Avalon

Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:29pm

Trainer Shane Nichols has a couple more spring races in Melbourne on his radar for Streets Of Avalon but says a Dubai campaign after that is also a possibility.  Read more »

Mer De Glace takes Caulfield Cup for Japan

Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:25pm

A trip to Japan and two previous rides on Mer De Glace has provided Damian Lane with victory in the $5 million Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Steve O'Dea a Proven winner for syndicate

Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:11pm

Trainer Steve O'Dea continued his great association with Proven Thoroughbreds when Cool Sequence won at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Deprive wins sixth straight at Randwick

Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:58pm

Godolphin-owned Deprive has claimed a sixth straight victory at Randwick, surviving a protest to win the Group Three Sydney Stakes.  Read more »

Miss Leonidas claims G2 Caulfield Sprint

Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:42pm

Relishing the drop from Group One company, Miss Leonidas has led throughout to win the Group Two Caulfield Sprint.  Read more »

Yes Yes Yes beats older rivals in Everest

Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:24pm

The Chris Waller-trained Yes Yes Yes has won the $14 million Everest, beating Santa Ana Lane over 1200m at Randwick.  Read more »

Gamay Oaks-bound after Ethereal Stakes win

Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:17pm

The Archie Alexander-trained Gamay has narrowly beaten Vegas Jewel in the Group Three Ethereal Stakes, an important lead-up race to the VRC Oaks.  Read more »

Handle The Truth wins the $1.3m Kosciuszko

Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:13pm

Veteran Canberra trainer Keith Dryden has celebrated one of his most significant wins, producing Handle The Truth to win the $1.3 million The Kosciuszko.  Read more »

Humma Humma unbeaten after winter spell

Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:30pm

Bad barriers have brought about a change in riding tactics for Humma Humma who remains unbeaten in two starts during her spring campaign  Read more »

Well-bred Akari in important stakes win

Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:27pm

Expensive filly Akari has won the Listed Reginald Allen Quality at Randwick at her fifth start.  Read more »

Thought Of That stamps Derby credentials

Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:11pm

Thought Of That has pressed his Victoria Derby claims with a dominant front-running win in the Group Three Caulfield Classic.  Read more »

Jockey Boss shakes off pre-Everest injury

Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:00pm

Jockey Glen Boss has twisted his knee but declared himself fit to ride in the $14 million Everest aboard Chris Waller-trained lightweight Yes Yes Yes.  Read more »

Tony Gollan trains an Eagle Farm trifecta

Saturday 19 October 2019, 2:45pm

Trainer Tony Gollan moved a step closer to 100 winners for the season when he trained a trifecta at Eagle Farm.  Read more »