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O'Brien, Oliver combine for Bendigo treble

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 4:11pm

Three runners for three winners was the result of a perfect race day for trainer Danny O'Brien and jockey Damien Oliver at Bendigo.  Read more »

Glory Days begins Cups prep at Flemington

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 4:02pm

Recently named New Zealand's champion stayer, Glory Days begins her Cups campaign in a handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Dalasan on target for G2 Danehill Stakes

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 3:54pm

After beating Scales Of Justice in the Spring Stakes first-up, exciting colt Dalasan will now chase a Danehill Stakes win on a path to the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Knee injury sidelines Adelaide sprinter

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 2:41pm

Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards is hoping X-rays will determine the extend of a knee injury to smart sprinter Gytrash.  Read more »

Mystic Journey on song for G1 Makybe Diva

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 2:20pm

Adam Trinder is thrilled with the progress Mystic Journey has made since her first-up win as he prepares the star mare for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Maloney to continue mare's winning ways

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 1:48pm

Trainer Garry Newham has booked in-form Ryan Maloney for Winning Ways after the mare's regular jockey Matt McGillivray was stood down.  Read more »

Time changes to Oaks meeting at Flemington

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 1:42pm

The Victoria Racing Club hopes to attract a bigger attendance to VRC Oaks day during Melbourne Cup week with a later start to the meeting.  Read more »

Mystic Journey draws 10 in G1 Makybe Diva

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 11:10am

A field of 15 is set to run in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington with the favourites Scales Of Justice and Mystic Journey drawing nine and 10 respectively.  Read more »

Magic Millions extends women owners bonus

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 10:03am

Magic Millions has extended its popular bonus for horses owned solely by women to the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

David Hayes excited about Hong Kong return

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 8:13am

David Hayes says his return to Hong Kong has always been a dream as he prepares to open stables from the new season.  Read more »

Godolphin outbids Coolmore for colt

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 8:12am

Godolphin has outbid Coolmore to buy a Curlin colt out of New Zealand Group One winner Bounding for $4.1 million at the Keeneland sale in America.  Read more »

Oliver to ride Mustajeer in Caulfield Cup

Wednesday 11 September 2019, 7:12am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has been booked to ride Ebor Handicap winner Mustajeer in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

O'Hara suspended, misses spring carnival

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 6:57pm

Unless she is successful in an appeal, Kathy O'Hara will miss the Cups ride on Grey Lion after being found guilty of habitual mobile phone use on race days.  Read more »

McEvoy to partner Redzel in $14m Everest

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 6:51pm

Kerrin McEvoy will team up with Redzel in an attempt to win the $14 million Everest for the third time on the sprinter.  Read more »

Racing mourns G1 trainer Russell Cameron

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 6:30pm

Russell Cameron, a multiple Group One-winning racehorse trainer, has died at the age of 61.  Read more »

Gailo Chop to return from injury in WFA G1

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 5:39pm

After a steady build-up from an injury lay-off, multiple Group One winner Gailo Chop is set to make his race return in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Dulcify option likely for Castelvecchio

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 5:06pm

Champagne Stakes winner Castelvecchio is expected to start his spring campaign in the Dulcify Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

David Hayes and his training highlights

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 5:05pm

David Hayes will return to the Hong Kong training ranks but will leave his Australian operation in family hands.  Read more »

First acceptances for WS Cox Plate at 102

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 4:45pm

First acceptances have been taken for the WS Cox Plate, with 102 horses remaining in contention for the $5 million weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Edmonds calls on Lloyd for Tyzone trial

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 1:53pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds has called on recently retired jockey Jeff Lloyd to ride Melbourne-bound Tyzone in a barrier trial win.  Read more »

Trainer disqualified after EPO discovery

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 12:52pm

Kembla Grange trainer Mick Tubman has been disqualified for four months after NSW stewards found bottles containing EPO in his stables.  Read more »

Cross Counter given 57.5kg for Cup defence

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 11:57am

Cross Counter has been given 57.5kg for his Melbourne Cup defence while Irish stayer Kew Gardens heads the weights with 58kg.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman suffers broken finger in fall

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 10:36am

Star jockey Hugh Bowman will undergo surgery on the little finger of his right hand which has been broken in a trackwork fall.  Read more »

Big numbers for Sydney feature races

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 9:54am

The numbers are high for the feature Group One meeting at Randwick which hosts the Epsom Handicap, Metropolitan Handicap and Flight Stakes.  Read more »

Classique Legend has shone in a trial

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 9:44am

Classique Legend has starred in a Randwick barrier trial with jockey Kerrin McEvoy now having to choose between him and Redzel for the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Call for cobalt inquiry intensifies

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 9:24am

A group of Queensland scientists and veterinarians has increased its calls for a national inquiry into cobalt related cases.  Read more »

Trainer David Hayes to return to Hong Kong

Tuesday 10 September 2019, 7:37am

Trainer David Hayes will return to Hong Kong to train from the beginning of the 2020-21 racing season.  Read more »

Murray Baker has no plans to slow down

Monday 9 September 2019, 6:02pm

Veteran New Zealand trainer Murray Baker has no intentions to slow down, with his eye on more Australian riches this spring.  Read more »

Registered owner charged over neglect

Monday 9 September 2019, 6:02pm

The new Victorian Racing Tribunal will hear charges against a registered racehorse owner over the neglect of 10 horses.  Read more »

Scales Of Justice up for Makybe Diva bid

Monday 9 September 2019, 5:20pm

With Scales Of Justice in top form, trainer Lindsey Smith is looking forward to the challenge of tackling Mystic Journey in the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

McGillivray, Smith remain stood down

Monday 9 September 2019, 5:10pm

Senior Brisbane riders Matt McGillivray and Dale Smith, stood down for failing to provide urine samples at Eagle Farm, remain on the sidelines after an inquiry.  Read more »

Tyzone set for Melbourne campaign

Monday 9 September 2019, 4:51pm

Group One-placed Tyzone will run in a Gold Coast barrier trial in preparation for a Melbourne campaign starting in the Gilgai Stakes.  Read more »

Anthony Cummings after continued success

Monday 9 September 2019, 4:36pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings is hoping Prince Fawaz can spearhead another winning day at Rosehill when he makes his first appearance as a three-year-old.  Read more »

Sydney campaign likely for The Inevitable

Monday 9 September 2019, 4:04pm

Tasmanian trainer Scott Brunton is looking to campaign lightly raced The Inevitable in Sydney with the inaugural Golden Eagle a target.  Read more »

Millions carnival gets prize money boost

Monday 9 September 2019, 3:30pm

The Gold Coast will host a new $250,000 race and boost the now traditional lead-up the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

First-up pass mark for Sunlight: McEvoy

Monday 9 September 2019, 3:16pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy expects Sunlight to derive benefit from her first-up run in the Concorde Stakes on her way to The Everest.  Read more »

V'landys appointed new ARLC chairman

Monday 9 September 2019, 11:03am

Peter V'landys has been elected as the new chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission and will take up the role from October 30.  Read more »

Melody Belle, Baker winners at NZ awards

Monday 9 September 2019, 9:29am

Melody Belle has been crowned New Zealand's Horse of the Year while veteran trainer Murray Baker has been recognised for his contribution to NZ racing.  Read more »

English horse Spanish Mission win in US

Sunday 8 September 2019, 5:27pm

English horse Spanish Mission has won a rich race in New York with the Breeders' Cup an immediate goal and the Melbourne Cup in his long-term future.  Read more »

Lindsay Park pair to tackle Mystic Journey

Sunday 8 September 2019, 4:39pm

Imported stayer Rostropovich runs for the first time for Lindsay Park in the Makybe Diva Stakes in which he will be joined by stablemate Qafila.  Read more »

Osborne Bulls shows he is near a return

Sunday 8 September 2019, 3:37pm

Godolphin's Osborne Bulls has shown he is ready to return in The Shorts with a pleasing race day gallop at Randwick.  Read more »

Manaya set to trial at the Gold Coast

Sunday 8 September 2019, 2:48pm

Smart mare Manaya's immediate campaign will be decided after she runs in a barrier trial at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Princess Jenni to resume in Let's Elope

Sunday 8 September 2019, 2:12pm

Australasian Oaks winner Princess Jenni is set to make her season return in the Group Two Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Plan B in action for Alligator Blood

Sunday 8 September 2019, 11:50am

Trainer David Vandyke has switched plans for unbeaten Alligator Blood after having to abort a Sydney start.  Read more »

Clayton Gallagher the star at Birdsville

Sunday 8 September 2019, 11:13am

Apprentice Clayton Gallagher has taken the riding honours at the iconic Birdsville meeting including winning the Cup on French Hussler.  Read more »

Prince Of Arran third ahead of Cup tilt

Sunday 8 September 2019, 10:30am

Melbourne Cup placegetter Prince Of Arran has finished third in a Group Three race at Kempton ahead of his second trip to Australia.  Read more »

Hello Youmzain wins Haydock Sprint Cup

Sunday 8 September 2019, 8:48am

Three-year-old Hello Youmzain has claimed a clear-cut success in the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock.  Read more »

Oliver wins 10th Scobie Breasley Medal

Saturday 7 September 2019, 10:32pm

Damien Oliver has again been recognised for riding excellence in Victoria, claiming a 10th win in the Scobie Breasley Medal.  Read more »

Cameron Handicap looms large for Articus

Saturday 7 September 2019, 6:06pm

The Kris Lees-trained Articus has ended an extended winning drought with a determined victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Redzel, Pierata firm in Everest markets

Saturday 7 September 2019, 6:00pm

Redzel and Pierata have firmed to $7 second favouritism for The Everest after running the quinella in the Group Three Concorde Stakes.  Read more »

Feehan win earns Homesman Cox Plate start

Saturday 7 September 2019, 5:57pm

The Lloyd and Nick Williams-owned Homesman has won the Group Two Feehan Stakes at The Valley which has earned him a start in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Tramway seals four-timer for Nash Rawiller

Saturday 7 September 2019, 5:43pm

Nash Rawiller continues to cement his place in the Sydney riding ranks with four winners at Randwick including the Group Two Tramway Stakes on Dreamforce.  Read more »

Faatinah wins McEwen first-up at Valley

Saturday 7 September 2019, 5:27pm

A crack at the Group One Moir Stakes looms for Faatinah after the gelding posted another first-up win at The Valley in his first start since a Dubai campaign.  Read more »

Samadoubt does it again in G2 Chelmsford

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:50pm

Bjorn Baker will weigh up his options for Samadoubt after the horse again ran his rivals ragged at Randwick.  Read more »

Brisbane partnership continues to Profit

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:45pm

Three-year-old Profit confirmed his rating as potentially the best horse in the Anderson-Heathcote Racing partnership with his Eagle Farm win.  Read more »

The Inevitable lands prize at The Valley

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:37pm

Losing weight on the trip from Tasmania and being in a bad mood at the races hasn't stopped The Inevitable posting an impressive win at The Valley.  Read more »

Redzel returns with potent Everest message

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:32pm

Dual Everest winner Redzel has stamped his authority on the Concorde Stakes for a third time as he begins his campaign to the $14 million race.  Read more »

Exhilarates claims Atlantic Jewel Stakes

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:02pm

Magic Millions Classic winner Exhilarates has shown her class to add the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes at The Valley to her growing list of victories.  Read more »

Libertini made to fight for Furious win

Saturday 7 September 2019, 3:46pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings had nothing but praise for Libertini after her narrow win in the Furious Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Baller bounces to an overdue Randwick win

Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:45pm

Baller will return to stakes racing after a confidence-boosting win in benchmark grade at Randwick for trainer Anthony Cummings.  Read more »

Kentucky Breeze doubles up at The Valley

Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:41pm

Kentucky Breeze has made it two in a row at The Valley with a decisive win in the Powerflo Solutions Handicap.  Read more »

O'Dea spoilt for options with Scallopini

Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:10pm

Talented Scallopini has given trainer Steve O'Dea a winning double by taking out an open handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Highway luck finally shines on Lady Demi

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:52pm

Trainer Terry Robinson was almost certain Lady Demi had been beaten in the Highway Handicap and was happy to be proven wrong.  Read more »

Derby aim for Valley winner Power Scheme

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:33pm

Three-year-old gelding Power Scheme has made a winning return at The Valley in a promising start to his Victoria Derby campaign.  Read more »

Reckless Choice put on Magic Millions path

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:30pm

Trainer Steve O'Dea believes Eagle Farm winner Reckless Choice can develop into a stayer and win the Magic Millions Trophy.  Read more »

Yao Dash stakes claim for Golden Rose bid

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:21pm

Tulloch Lodge will weigh up its options for progressive gelding Yao Dash, including a possible tilt at the Golden Rose.  Read more »

More Sydney trainers to try Qld: Portelli

Saturday 7 September 2019, 12:39pm

Gary Portelli has won at Eagle Farm with Picaro and predicted more Sydney trainers will follow him by sending horses to Brisbane.  Read more »

Wu Gok gives Waller another Wyong Cup

Friday 6 September 2019, 5:45pm

A brilliant tactical ride from James McDonald has helped Wu Gok deliver trainer Chris Waller a seventh Wyong Cup victory.  Read more »

Fitter Duretto to run again at The Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 5:29pm

Trainer Matt Cumani expects the 2040 metres of a handicap at The Valley to be an ideal stepping stone for former UK stayer Duretto.  Read more »

Kevin Kemp to further boost his reputation

Friday 6 September 2019, 5:11pm

Toowoomba trainer Kevin Kemp can further boost his reputation for getting the best out of cheap horses when Star Centre tackles a hot field at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

The Chosen One faces WFA test at Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 4:21pm

New Zealand trainer Murray Baker says the Group Two Feehan Stakes performance of The Chosen One will be a guide to his Melbourne spring prospects.  Read more »

Widgee Turf makes his return at The Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 4:00pm

Patrick Payne has no big plans for million dollar earner Widgee Turf who kicks off his spring campaign at The Valley.  Read more »

Five contenders for Vic Horse of the Year

Friday 6 September 2019, 3:52pm

Winx, Cross Counter, Mystic Journey, Santa Ana Lane and Sunlight have been named as the five finalists for the Victorian Racehorse of the Year award.  Read more »

Graff going in right direction for return

Friday 6 September 2019, 3:48pm

Emerging sprinter Graff has a key gear change for his resumption in a cracking edition of the Concorde Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Strong chances for Godolphin at The Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 3:36pm

Atlantic Jewel Stakes favourite Exhilarates forms part of a strong representation for Godolphin in feature races on Feehan Stakes day at The Valley.  Read more »

Forster has one worry about Desert Digby

Friday 6 September 2019, 2:39pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster believes Desert Digby can win in open company at Eagle Farm but hopes he does not pay for it at the weights later.  Read more »

Sunlight to improve from Concorde: Currie

Friday 6 September 2019, 2:29pm

Luke Currie insists there is improvement to come from Sunlight as the mare embarks on her return to racing in the Group Three Concorde Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Baker's Furious duo in tip top order

Friday 6 September 2019, 2:16pm

Bjorn Baker is not expecting either of his Furious Stakes runners to upset favourite Libertini but he does anticipate competitive performances.  Read more »

AFL final takes Hayes from Feehan meeting

Friday 6 September 2019, 1:48pm

The Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants Final in Sydney will drag Lindsay Park senior trainer David Hayes away from the horse action at The Valley.  Read more »

Strong hand for Anderson-Heathcote team

Friday 6 September 2019, 1:48pm

The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote partnership still has a strong hand in the Open handicap at Eagle Farm despite scratching Zafonic Dancer.  Read more »

Wet Belmont track a concern for Mission

Friday 6 September 2019, 9:25am

Connections of Spanish Mission have some concerns about a wet track in New York ahead of Spanish Missions's Belmont Derby tilt.  Read more »

Stud and stable staff to be recognised

Thursday 5 September 2019, 5:10pm

Michael Shepherdson says it is a thrill to be one of two people in the running for the Dedication To Racing award at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.  Read more »

Libertini leaves no food for thought

Thursday 5 September 2019, 5:02pm

The Furious Stakes cannot come quickly enough for trainer Anthony Cummings and star three-year-old filly Libertini.  Read more »

Lucky For All works hard for Valley return

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:54pm

Mick Price says from what he has seen of Lucky For All on the training track, the gelding is a reformed character ahead of his first-up run at The Valley.  Read more »

Baker is sure Samadoubt can feature again

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:42pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker says Winx Stakes winner Samadoubt has continued to thrive and sees no reason he cannot prove hard to catch again.  Read more »

Sassy Salitage out to remain unbeaten

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:23pm

The Greg Eurell-trained Sassy Salitage will try to make it three wins from as many starts when she faces her biggest test in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes.  Read more »

Redzel chasing Concorde Stakes three-peat

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:07pm

Team Snowden have poured the work into Redzel to ensure he is not found wanting on the score of fitness first-up at Randwick.  Read more »

Faatinah in good shape for Valley return

Thursday 5 September 2019, 3:54pm

Senior Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes is hoping the rain stays away ahead of Faatinah's return in the McEwen Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Appleton to show her ability at Eagle Farm

Thursday 5 September 2019, 3:09pm

While Lady Appleton's stablemate The Candy Man will be a fan favourite at Eagle Farm, the mare also deserves plenty of attention.  Read more »

Kenedna in line for strong Feehan showing

Thursday 5 September 2019, 2:54pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher is convinced Kenedna is on target for her main spring aims and expects to see a good showing from the mare in the Feehan Stakes.  Read more »

Lees getting in the Wyong Cup day Groove

Thursday 5 September 2019, 2:40pm

Sixties Groove will use the Wyong Cup as a launching pad towards the Group One Metropolitan Handicap.  Read more »

Gary Portelli sticks with proven formula

Thursday 5 September 2019, 2:28pm

Sydney trainer Gary Portelli will stick with a proven winning formula when Testashadow returns to Queensland.  Read more »

Impasse is bred to win at Eagle Farm

Thursday 5 September 2019, 10:17am

Impasse has the chance to prove he is the best of former boom mare Amelia's Dream's offspring by winning at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Stallion Dane Shadow dies aged 18

Thursday 5 September 2019, 9:39am

Kitchwin Hills foundation stallion Dane Shadow has died aged 18 after battling long-term health problems.  Read more »

Ten Sovereigns could miss Haydock

Thursday 5 September 2019, 9:24am

Ten Sovereigns could sidestep the Sprint Cup at Haydock because of rain-softened ground and head straight to Australia.  Read more »

Harry Richardson outed on cobalt charge

Thursday 5 September 2019, 8:45am

Veteran Toowoomba trainer Harry Richardson has been suspended for nine months after Smokey Diamond returned excessive cobalt levels.  Read more »

Expensive gamble pays off for Winx sibling

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 6:26pm

Vegas Showgirl, the mother of champion wonder mare Winx, has just given birth to a filly that appears remarkably similar to her half-sister.  Read more »

Betfair told to stop operating on HK races

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 6:13pm

Betting exchange Betfair has been told to cease and desist from operating on Hong Kong racing without permission from authorities.  Read more »

McEvoy partnership hits the ground running

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 6:07pm

Tony McEvoy and his son Calvin could not have wished for a better start to their training partnership with a double at Sandown.  Read more »

G3 Concorde Stakes an Everest pipe-opener

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 5:19pm

Three of the leading chances for the $14 million Everest will be in display in the Group Three Concorde Stakes with three others staking claims for inclusion.  Read more »