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Larry Cassidy set to return from injury

Wednesday 18 September 2019, 9:36am

Multiple Group One-winning jockey Larry Cassidy is set to resume riding in races after recovering from a fractured leg.  Read more »

Minor setback for Eric The Eel

Wednesday 18 September 2019, 8:45am

Talented Eric The Eel's comeback has been delayed and he will begin his spring campaign a week later.  Read more »

Vets to report to RA on cobalt science

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 6:04pm

Racing Australia has asked for a report on the science of cobalt following a request from the Australian Trainers Association.  Read more »

Australian Turf Club wins catering award

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 5:19pm

The Australian Turf Club has won three awards at the NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards held at The Star in Sydney.  Read more »

Smith relies on Bart for Sir Rupert Clarke

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 5:00pm

A gallop at Penshurst has confirmed Black Heart Bart's place in the Rupert Clarke Stakes but his Lindsey Smith-trained stablemate Malaguerra has been retired.  Read more »

Samadoubt going for hat-trick at Randwick

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 4:36pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained Samadoubt has been the surprise packet of the Sydney spring so far and will be out for a hat-trick when he runs in the George Main.  Read more »

Spring campaign over for Scales Of Justice

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 3:26pm

A tougher than anticipated Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington has resulted in Scales Of Justice heading for a spell and being set for an autumn campaign.  Read more »

The Bostonian ready to fire fresh in Moir

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 2:42pm

Dual Brisbane Group One winner, New Zealand sprinter The Bostonian, is heading to Melbourne to try to upstage the locals in the Group One Moir.  Read more »

Import impresses in Caulfield jump-out

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 2:23pm

German import Django Freeman has given a glimpse of his potential in a jump-out over 800 metres at Caulfield ahead of his first Australian start.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman sidelined by broken finger

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 12:19pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman will spend extra time on the sidelines nursing a broken finger after originally hoping to be back for George Main Stakes day at Randwick.  Read more »

Pinatubo receives Timeform rating of 134

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 8:40am

Unbeaten Godolphin colt Pinatubo has been given a Timeform rating of 134, the highest for a juvenile since Celtic Swing more than 25 years ago..  Read more »

Hall of Famer Geoff Lane dies aged 80

Monday 16 September 2019, 8:33pm

Hall of Fame jockey Geoff Lane has died on the Gold Coast aged 80 after a career which also included a successful stint as a trainer in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Begood Toya Mother favourite for G1 Hcp

Monday 16 September 2019, 6:15pm

The Daniel Bowman-trained Begood Toya Mother is the early favourite for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes which has been the gelding's long-range target.  Read more »

Clapper happy ahead of George Main

Monday 16 September 2019, 5:37pm

Happy Clapper is primed for his next Group One assignment in the George Main Stakes over his favourite 1600m at Randwick.  Read more »

Santa begins Everest campaign in Shorts

Monday 16 September 2019, 5:24pm

Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane is set to begin his Everest campaign in the Group Two Shorts at Randwick against a star-studded field of sprinters.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie's fraud case adjourned

Monday 16 September 2019, 4:46pm

Queensland trainer Ben Currie's court case involving alleged aggravated fraud has been adjourned until next month for a committal mention.  Read more »

Retired champion McCoy wins charity race

Monday 16 September 2019, 4:38pm

Retired champion jockey Tony McCoy has come out on top in a race for charity organised by cancer sufferer, fellow rider, Pat Smullen.  Read more »

Dabernig ready for the challenge ahead

Monday 16 September 2019, 3:03pm

With David Hayes set to move back to Hong Kong next year, Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes he and the rest of the team are ready to step up.  Read more »

Eric The Eel ready for his Doomben return

Monday 16 September 2019, 2:55pm

Melbourne spring carnival candidate Eric The Eel will make his return to racing in a three-year-old handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Rupert Clarke attracts 18 nominations

Monday 16 September 2019, 2:47pm

The Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes has attracted 18 nominations with the race having a field limit of 16 plus emergencies.  Read more »

Waller with 10 of 19 George Main entries

Monday 16 September 2019, 1:34pm

Chris Waller has entered 10 horses in the Group One George Main Stakes but will trim that number by acceptance time.  Read more »

Pinatubo awesome in Group One win

Monday 16 September 2019, 7:25am

Pinatubo has produced an astonishing performance to land the Group One Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at the Curragh.  Read more »

Another Group One for Dettori and Gosden

Monday 16 September 2019, 6:44am

Star Catcher has capped a lucrative weekend for jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer John Gosden in the Group One Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp.  Read more »

Qld trainers seek clarity on replacements

Sunday 15 September 2019, 4:14pm

Queensland trainers want stewards to clarify on what basis they can replace claiming apprentices after Baylee Nothdurft fell ill at Doomben.  Read more »

Spirit Of Valor aimed at Sir Rupert Clarke

Sunday 15 September 2019, 4:13pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has held long-range plans to win the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with former Irish sprinter Spirit Of Valor.  Read more »

The Shorts next on Everest path for Redzel

Sunday 15 September 2019, 3:42pm

Redzel will be among the star sprinters to clash in The Shorts at Randwick on a path to the $14 million Everest four weeks later.  Read more »

Plenty of options remain for Zoustyle

Sunday 15 September 2019, 2:26pm

Trainer Tony Gollan believes there are still plenty of options for sprinter Zoustyle who could even head to Western Australia.  Read more »

George Main to decide Verry Elleegant path

Sunday 15 September 2019, 2:18pm

Trainer Chris Waller will be guided by how Verry Ellegant performs in the George Main Stakes before planning the rest of her campaign.  Read more »

Hayes to concentrate on Australia for now

Sunday 15 September 2019, 2:08pm

David Hayes is focused on training as many winners as he can for Lindsay Park clients ahead of his move to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Practical demonstration for Appo appeal

Sunday 15 September 2019, 10:03am

Jockey Beau Appo's appeal against a suspension for weighing in light will include a demonstration of saddling a live horse.  Read more »

Huxtable to link with Munce in Brisbane

Sunday 15 September 2019, 9:23am

Talented South Australian apprentice Justin Huxtable will link with Chris Munce at Eagle Farm on a three-month loan.  Read more »

Jockey Nikita Beriman confirms retirement

Sunday 15 September 2019, 9:16am

Group One-winning jockey Nikita Beriman has confirmed her retirement because of ongoing hip problems.  Read more »

Magical performance to win Irish Champion

Sunday 15 September 2019, 8:21am

Magical has proved a class above her rivals with a decisive victory in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Logician storms to St Leger glory

Sunday 15 September 2019, 7:33am

Logician has maintained his unbeaten record with an emphatic victory in the St Leger at Doncaster for trainer John Gosden and jockey Frankie Dettori..  Read more »

Oliver and McNeil suspended at Flemington

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:30pm

Jockeys Damien Oliver and Jye McNeil have been suspended on careless riding charges at Flemington.  Read more »

Zoutori resumes with G2 win at Flemington

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:26pm

Zoutori has made an impressive start to his spring campaign, registering his first stakes victory in the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

The Harrovian claims big country Qld bonus

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:18pm

The Harrovian has won the North Queensland Amateurs Cup and claimed a $200,000 bonus for connections.  Read more »

Trinder proud of Mystic Journey in defeat

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:03pm

Mystic Journey's winning run has come to an end at the expense of $101 chance Gatting in the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Mizzy leads all the way for Group 2 win

Saturday 14 September 2019, 5:57pm

Mizzy has backed up a Group Three win with victory at the next level at Rosehill, prompting trainer Anthony Cummings to suggest she could be in The Everest.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen rules at first Sydney start

Saturday 14 September 2019, 5:50pm

Group One winner Arcadia Queen has made an electric debut for new trainer Chris Waller, winning the Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rox The Castle takes step to stakes grade

Saturday 14 September 2019, 5:04pm

Progressive gelding Rox The Castle has made it seven wins from 12 starts, registering his first stakes race success in the Listed Sofitel at Flemington.  Read more »

Spanish Whisper wins G2 Let's Elope Stakes

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:39pm

For the second preparation in a row, Spanish Whisper has taken out a Group Two race at Flemington second-up over 1400m.  Read more »

Bivouac turns tables in Run To The Rose

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:30pm

Bivouac has bounced back from a last-start defeat to confirm he is on target for the Group One Golden Rose with his win in a major lead-up.  Read more »

Gatting scores upset win in G1 Makybe Diva

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:22pm

Outsider Gatting has lowered the colours of short-priced favourite Mystic Journey in an upset to claim the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Double delight for Bjorn Baker at Rosehill

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:05pm

Bjorn Baker has trained an early double at Rosehill with Shock Alert and Irukandji winning.  Read more »

Meet Mr Taylor gives trainer a real scare

Saturday 14 September 2019, 3:55pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida admitted he got a fright before his smart sprinter Meet Mr Taylor scored an impressive win at Doomben.  Read more »

Dalasan proves too good in Danehill Stakes

Saturday 14 September 2019, 3:45pm

South Australian galloper Dalasan has taken out the Danehill Stakes at Flemington, giving apprentice rider Raquel Clark her biggest victory.  Read more »

Bott, Waterhouse Thinkin' big for spring

Saturday 14 September 2019, 3:42pm

In typical Tulloch Lodge fashion, Just Thinkin' has outmuscled his rivals to claim an all-the-way win in the Dulcify Stakes.  Read more »

Gayatri a Rosehill winner for Tommy Berry

Saturday 14 September 2019, 2:55pm

Sydney Cup aspirant Gayatri has won at Rosehill for jockey Tommy Berry who has celebrated the birth of his fourth child.  Read more »

Legionnaire breaks through in Listed race

Saturday 14 September 2019, 2:34pm

The John Moloney-trained Legionnaire has broken through for his maiden win ,taking out the Listed Exford Plate at Flemington.  Read more »

Wayupinthesky scores Flemington stakes win

Saturday 14 September 2019, 2:30pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Wayupinthesky has made it three wins from four starts, stepping up in class to claim a Listed race for fillies at Flemington.  Read more »

Business as usual for Birchley at Doomben

Saturday 14 September 2019, 2:26pm

Trainer Liam Birchley kept a low profile at Doomben after his year disqualification over the Aquanita case was lifted.  Read more »

Brisbane success just as sweet for Andrews

Saturday 14 September 2019, 1:25pm

Bill Andrews part owns Group One horse Scales Of Justice but stayed in Brisbane to see his mare Sky Lake win .  Read more »

Alfarris tips out stablemate at Flemington

Saturday 14 September 2019, 1:20pm

Alfarris will attempt to gain a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup in The Bart Cummings following his narrow win at Flemington.  Read more »

Adkins in first win since riding return

Saturday 14 September 2019, 1:03pm

Family friends Colt Prosser and Andrew Adkins have combined for a Highway Handicap success with Haames.  Read more »

Harrison's fortune changes with late ride

Saturday 14 September 2019, 1:01pm

Tegan Harrison has had a change of luck by picking up a late ride on the winner Highway at Doomben after her original mount was scratched.  Read more »

Waller unearths a smart stayer in Brisbane

Saturday 14 September 2019, 12:32pm

Trainer Chris Waller's decision to be patient with imported galloper Lord Gododdin has reaped a win at Doomben.  Read more »

Stradivarius supreme in Doncaster Cup

Saturday 14 September 2019, 7:32am

Stradivarius has secured his 10th successive victory with a dominant display in the Doncaster Cup under Frankie Dettori.  Read more »

Liam Birchley cleared over Aquanita case

Friday 13 September 2019, 6:35pm

A Victorian tribunal has released its decision in the "Aquanita eight" doping case, clearing Liam Birchley but finding three other trainers who appealed guilty.  Read more »

Begg sticks with apprentice on Romancer

Friday 13 September 2019, 6:32pm

Apprentice Lachlan King will get the chance to add a stakes race win on Romancer at Flemington, having ridden the gelding to two wins from three starts.  Read more »

Harley rides double at first Aust meeting

Friday 13 September 2019, 6:11pm

Irish jockey Martin Harley has ridden two winners at his first Australian meeting at Swan Hill in country Victoria.  Read more »

Golden Eagle attracts 150 entries

Friday 13 September 2019, 5:51pm

The inaugural $7.5 million Golden Eagle has attracted 150 nominations, 14 from the northern hemisphere including July Cup winner Ten Sovereigns.  Read more »

Clark gets Melbourne chance on Dalasan

Friday 13 September 2019, 4:55pm

Raquel Clark will be out to maintain an unbeaten record on Dalasan when she rides the exciting colt in the Group Two Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Star colt heads Berry's book at Rosehill

Friday 13 September 2019, 4:36pm

In-form jockey Tommy Berry will look to add to his black-type haul with some strong rides in the feature races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mystic Journey settles in at Flemington

Friday 13 September 2019, 4:16pm

Tasmanian star Mystic Journey has arrived back in Melbourne in a bid to extend her winning streak in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

NZ mare Volpe Veloce primed for Theo Marks

Friday 13 September 2019, 3:42pm

NZ mare Volpe Veloce has settled into Sydney well ahead of a spring campaign starting with the Group Two Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Barefoot can boost new partnership

Friday 13 September 2019, 3:15pm

The new Tony and Maddy Sears training partnership is hoping to get its first metropolitan winner with Barefoot at Doomben.  Read more »

Demerara chasing another first-up win

Friday 13 September 2019, 3:04pm

Proven fresh performer Demerara is favourite to add the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington to her list of first-up wins.  Read more »

Match practice factor for Yes Yes Yes

Friday 13 September 2019, 2:35pm

Two of the Chris Waller stable's classiest three-year-olds will launch their Golden Rose campaigns at Rosehill.  Read more »

Schweida to run stable stars after trial

Friday 13 September 2019, 2:35pm

A lack of suitable races in coming weeks will prompt Kelly Schweida to run the stable's stars Meet Mr Taylor and The Odyssey at Doomben.  Read more »

Lindsay Park pair to tackle G2 Let's Elope

Friday 13 September 2019, 2:33pm

Spanish Whisper and Fundamentalist are set to tackle a quality line-up of mares in the Group Two Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Pride keeps open mind on Fasika options

Friday 13 September 2019, 1:54pm

Fasika will face her toughest test when she bids to defend her unbeaten record against seasoned mares in the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hartnell primed for Makybe Diva showdown

Friday 13 September 2019, 1:43pm

Godolphin trainer James Cummings says Hartnell is in peak condition to tackle Mystic Journey in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Eminent returns to pet track and distance

Friday 13 September 2019, 1:22pm

A return to his favourite track and distance could spark a return to form for Eminent at Doomben.  Read more »

Spring contenders enter quarantine in UK

Friday 13 September 2019, 12:43pm

A host of Melbourne spring carnival contenders have entered quarantine in England in preparation for the trip to Australia.  Read more »

The Harrovian chases a big bonus in Cairns

Friday 13 September 2019, 8:45am

The Harrovian will have to carry a big weight if he is to claim a $200,000 bonus by winning the Cairns Amateur Cup.  Read more »

Crystal Ocean retired because of injury

Friday 13 September 2019, 7:22am

Crystal Ocean has suffered a career-ending injury during a routine work-out at Newmarket and will be retired to stud.  Read more »

Justify positive from feed: Baffert

Friday 13 September 2019, 7:17am

Trainer Bob Baffert says Justify's positive test to a banned substance after the Santa Anita Derby came from contaminated feed.  Read more »

First order of entries released for Cups

Thursday 12 September 2019, 6:12pm

Cross Counter and Marmelo are high in the ballot for the 2019 Melbourne Cup but another of last year's placegetters Prince Of Arran is down the order in 48th.  Read more »

Justify positive sample before Ky Derby

Thursday 12 September 2019, 4:45pm

Californian racing authorities have defended their handling of a positive swab returned by Justify before he went on to win the US Triple Crown.  Read more »

Parr out to make most of Godolphin call-up

Thursday 12 September 2019, 4:33pm

Having missed the start of the season through injury, Josh Parr is eager to get back in the metropolitan winners' circle.  Read more »

Malibu Style on target for Bobbie Lewis

Thursday 12 September 2019, 3:37pm

Perth trainer Neville Parnham believes Malibu Style is thriving ahead of the Bobbie Lewis Quality and rates him a leading chance in the Group Two race.  Read more »

Cream of Sydney 3YOs to clash at Rosehill

Thursday 12 September 2019, 3:28pm

Spring expectations for some of Sydney's best three-year-olds will be put to the test in two feature races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Adam Trinder relaxed about winning Journey

Thursday 12 September 2019, 3:12pm

Success in the Cox Plate, more so than maintaining a winning sequence, is the main objective for trainer Adam Trinder with star mare Mystic Journey.  Read more »

Mr Quickie ready for step up to big league

Thursday 12 September 2019, 2:51pm

Queensland Derby winner Mr Quickie runs for the first time as a four-year-old when he lines up in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Facts and figures of G1 Makybe Diva Stakes

Thursday 12 September 2019, 2:16pm

What you need to know regarding the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Portelli sticks to a good thing at Doomben

Thursday 12 September 2019, 2:08pm

Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli is hoping to win a race in Brisbane for the third week in a row with Single Bullet at Doomben.  Read more »

Queen set to rule over Theo Marks rivals

Thursday 12 September 2019, 1:34pm

In an ominous sign, Chris Waller believes what Arcadia Queen has achieved so far is just the tip of the iceberg.  Read more »

Versatile Yourdeel kicks off in Danehill

Thursday 12 September 2019, 12:59pm

Dual Group One-winning New Zealand three-year-old Yourdeel has his first start for Lindsay Park, racing in the colours of Harlem and Redkirk Warrior.  Read more »

O'Dea to rely on Proven runner at Doomben

Thursday 12 September 2019, 11:56am

Trainer Steve O'Dea hopes to continue his great recent run for the Proven Thoroughbreds syndicate with Francisca at Doomben.  Read more »

Coolmore keeps all Everest options open

Thursday 12 September 2019, 11:50am

July Cup winner Ten Sovereigns is set to enter quarantine in Ireland but Coolmore has stopped short of confirming an Everest start.  Read more »

Empire Rose Stakes in plans for Miss Siska

Thursday 12 September 2019, 11:45am

Trainer Grahame Begg believes Miss Siska will improve on whatever she does in the Let's Elope Stakes but still expects her to run well in her season return.  Read more »

Patient approach pays off for Connection

Thursday 12 September 2019, 11:41am

Trainer Tony Gollan hopes his patience with Capital Connection will be rewarded with an open company win at Doomben.  Read more »

First Hong Kong winner for Blake Shinn

Thursday 12 September 2019, 9:21am

Australian jockey Blake Shinn has ridden his first winner in Hong Kong, steering Green Dispatch to victory at Happy Valley.  Read more »

Filly sold for $8.2 million at Keeneland

Thursday 12 September 2019, 9:02am

A half sister to 11-time Group One winner Beholder has fetched $8.2 million at the Keeneland September sale.  Read more »

Keal to take short break in weight battle

Thursday 12 September 2019, 7:59am

In-form Queensland apprentice Nick Keal hopes to overcome his weight problems by taking a short break from riding.  Read more »

Taylor Swift to perform at Melbourne Cup

Thursday 12 September 2019, 7:50am

Global superstar Taylor Swift will perform two songs at the Melbourne Cup in November, her only public appearance while she is in Australia.  Read more »

Godolphin 3yos out to perform on dry track

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 5:11pm

Godolphin trainer James Cummings expects improvement from two carnival three-year-olds on a firm Rosehill track after their heavy track flops.  Read more »

Dawn Passage to bloom as G1 Rose prospect

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 5:03pm

Tulloch Lodge three-year-old Dawn Passage will be out to enhance his Golden Rose claims in a major lead-up race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Stars align for Gary Doughty at Ipswich

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 4:16pm

Trainer Gary Doughty has scored a sentimental win at Ipswich with Starlighter, a daughter of his old favourite Starmaker.  Read more »