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Bons Away on trial for G1 Moir in McEwen
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 4:29pm
Six-year-old Bons Away will be out to claim his first Group race win in the McEwen Stakes at The Valley ahead of a potential tilt at the Group One Moir Stakes. Read more »
Jockey Sam Clipperton outed for one month
Sydney
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 3:53pm
Jockey Sam Clipperton's spring carnival is in disarray after he was suspended for a month on a running and handling charge. Read more »
Tony Sears continues to plunder QTIS races
Brisbane
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 3:43pm
The only downside for trainer Tony Sears when he won another QTIS race with Red Bloom was it wasn't in partnership with his daughter Maddy. Read more »
Pure Legend to find a new Hong Kong home
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 2:43pm
Pure Legend has led throughout under Ben Melham to win the Ladbrokes Odds Boost Plate at Sandown. Read more »
Westport out to extend winning sequence
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 2:25pm
Westport will be chasing her fourth straight win, and first victory in Melbourne, when she runs for the first time in seven weeks in the Atlantic Jewel Stakes. Read more »
Lindsay Park with four hopes in G2 Feehan
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 2:10pm
Harlem, Fifty Stars, Sikandarabad and French import Neufbosc are set to represent Lindsay Park in the John F Feehan Stakes at The Valley. Read more »
Snoopy set for consolation at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 1:21pm
Veteran galloper Snoopy is due for a consolation win at Eagle Farm after missing a big prize money race at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Finalists for Fred Hoysted Medal announced
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 12:48pm
Charlie Appleby, Tony McEvoy, Patrick Payne, Adam Trinder and Chris Waller have been announced as finalists for the 2018-19 Fred Hoysted Award in Victoria. Read more »
RQ to modernise Racing Advisory Panels
Brisbane
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 12:40pm
Racing Queensland intends to appoint two independent members to its Racing Advisory Panels in the three codes. Read more »
Scales Of Justice headed to G1 Makybe Diva
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 6:10pm
Trainer Lindsey Smith has given Memsie Stakes winner Scales Of Justice the go-ahead for another Group One assignment in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Feehan run to shape Beau Balmain's spring
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 5:58pm
Trainer Jim Conlan wants to test his Caulfield and Melbourne Cup hope Beau Balmain in the weight-for-age John F Feehan Stakes to plan his spring path. Read more »
Scarlet Dream begins ambitious campaign
Sydney
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 5:02pm
Scarlet Dream will begin a campaign aimed at the major spring staying races when she runs over 1500 metres at Randwick. Read more »
Prophet's Thumb bypasses Everest runners
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 4:51pm
David Pfieffer has given McEwen Stakes contender Prophet's Thumb and stablemate Love Shack Baby a look at The Valley ahead of their respective races. Read more »
Te Akau Shark primed for Tramway Stakes
Sydney
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 4:33pm
James McDonald has given New Zealand star Te Akau Shark his seal of approval after riding him in trackwork at Randwick. Read more »
Vega seems to have lost his Magic touch
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 2:44pm
Lindsay Park co-trainer David Hayes says the vibe he is getting is Vega Magic may be on his way home to Perth after finishing last in The Heath at Caulfield. Read more »
McEvoys have strong chances at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 12:51pm
Tony and Calvin McEvoy hope to get their new training partnership off on the right note with a strong line-up at Sandown. Read more »
Hamblin, McNamara charged by Vic stewards
Melbourne
Monday 2 September 2019, 7:17pm
Stewards have charged jockey Paul Hamblin and trainer James McNamara in relation to the performance of Hornets' Nest in a Casterton hurdle race. Read more »
Calvin McEvoy excited about partnership
Melbourne
Monday 2 September 2019, 6:49pm
Calvin McEvoy says he is excited to be given the opportunity by his father Tony to join him in a training partnership. Read more »
No rain for The Candy Man's return
Brisbane
Monday 2 September 2019, 6:32pm
Trainer Barry Baldwin is not worried about predictions of a good surface for noted wet track horse The Candy Man who returns at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Small but select entries for G3 Concorde
Melbourne
Monday 2 September 2019, 6:22pm
Group One winners Sunlight, Redzel, Pierata and Nature Strip feature among seven nominations for the Group Three Concorde Stakes. Read more »
Study on jockey deaths must wait: O'Keeffe
Sydney
Monday 2 September 2019, 5:39pm
Australian Jockeys Association boss Des O'Keeffe says an analysis of jockey deaths should take place but speculation is hurting the families of two young women. Read more »
Gailo Chop, Harbour Views please in trials
Melbourne
Monday 2 September 2019, 4:56pm
Warrnambool trainer Matthew Williams has given both Gailo Chop and Harbour Views the tick of approval after the stablemates won trials at Cranbourne. Read more »
Mr Marathon Man to get look at The Valley
Melbourne
Monday 2 September 2019, 4:50pm
Trainer Mike Moroney will take Mr Marathon Man to The Valley for a gallop to familiarise him with the course ahead of the Group Two Feehan Stakes. Read more »
Star former WA mares trial well in Sydney
Sydney
Monday 2 September 2019, 10:19am
Former WA mares Arcadia Queen and Enticing Star have trialled well at Canterbury as they continue preparations for The Everest. Read more »
Santa Ana Lane third in Cranbourne trial
Melbourne
Monday 2 September 2019, 10:07am
Star sprinter Santa Ana Lane has cruised to a third placing in a Cranbourne barrier trial as he continues his build-up towards The Everest. Read more »
Ghaiyyath races into Arc calculations
London
Monday 2 September 2019, 9:40am
Ghaiyyath has staked his claim for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with a dominant win in the Grosser Preis von Baden at Baden-Baden. Read more »
Douglas Whyte trains first winner
Sydney
Sunday 1 September 2019, 8:31pm
Former champion jockey Douglas Whyte has trained his first Hong Kong winner with his second starter at Sha Tin. Read more »
Lindsay Park secures two European stayers
Melbourne
Sunday 1 September 2019, 6:11pm
Two northern hemisphere three-year-olds are set to join Lindsay Park for the main spring races in Australia. Read more »
QTIS breeding scheme gets a boost
Brisbane
Sunday 1 September 2019, 4:29pm
Racing Queensland has announced an expansion of the highly successful QTIS bonus scheme for the new breeding season. Read more »
Booker set to resume in WFA McEwen Stakes
Melbourne
Sunday 1 September 2019, 4:21pm
Group One Oakleigh Plate winner Booker is set to make her spring return in the weight-for-age McEwen Stakes at The Valley. Read more »
Red Chase escapes injury in unusual mishap
Brisbane
Sunday 1 September 2019, 4:16pm
Promising Red Chase has escaped injury after running off the track when field-shy in the last race at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Weather to decide Santa Ana Lane trial
Melbourne
Sunday 1 September 2019, 2:22pm
A significantly wet track will mean Santa Ana Lane misses a trial at Cranbourne and heads to Sydney to continue his preparation for the $14 million Everest. Read more »
Tony McEvoy to form partnership with son
Melbourne
Sunday 1 September 2019, 2:11pm
Leading trainer Tony McEvoy is forming a training partnership with his son Calvin. Read more »
Fab's Cowboy to make Birdsville debut
Brisbane
Sunday 1 September 2019, 10:02am
Prolific country winner Fab's Cowboy has been entered to run in the famous Birdsville Cup in outback Queensland. Read more »
Racing reeling after two jockey deaths
Darwin
Sunday 1 September 2019, 9:35am
Darwin's close-knit racing community is coming to terms with the death of jockey and police officer Melanie Tyndall in a race fall. Read more »
Stewart suspension no bar to Zoustyle ride
Brisbane
Sunday 1 September 2019, 8:51am
Jockey Brad Stewart's suspension for breaching whip rules will not impact on his ride on Zoustyle in Sydney. Read more »
Jockey dies from a race fall in Darwin
Darwin
Sunday 1 September 2019, 7:45am
A second female jockey has died in as many days after a fall during a race in Darwin, with tributes flowing in for the "much-loved" athlete. Read more »
Triple treat for Hawkes Racing at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 5:59pm
The Hawkes Racing partnership has taken training honours at Rosehill with three winners led by gun colt Exceedance. Read more »
Melody Belle claims seventh G1 win
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 5:15pm
Star New Zealand mare Melody Belle has claimed her seventh Group One win with victory in the Tarzino Trophy at Hastings. Read more »
Pippie courageous in Caulfield stakes win
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 5:14pm
Pippie has broken through for her first stakes race victory, claiming the Group Three Cockram Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Wu Gok claims stakes win in Premier's Cup
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 5:07pm
Wu Gok has appreciated a wet Rosehill track to claim his first stakes win in the Group Three Premier's Cup. Read more »
Crystal Dreamer causes upset in The Heath
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 5:02pm
Resuming from almost a year off the scene because of injury, seven-year-old gelding Crystal Dreamer has made a winning return in the Group Three The Heath. Read more »
Scales Of Justice claims G1 Memsie Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 5:01pm
Scales Of Justice has provided Perth trainer Lindsey Smith with his first Group One victory from his training base at Warrnambool, winning the Memsie Stakes. Read more »
Quick Thinker wins Ming Dynasty Quality
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 4:47pm
New Zealand raider Quick Thinker will be aimed at the Spring Champion Stakes after an impressive win at Rosehill. Read more »
Unorthodox preparation key for The Avenger
Brisbane
Saturday 31 August 2019, 4:20pm
Trainer Chris Waller has devised a plan of regular travel to keep Eagle Farm winner The Avenger fit for racing. Read more »
Super Seth leads home Freedman quinella
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 4:11pm
Anthony Freedman landed a one-two punch in the HDF McNeil Stakes at Caulfield with Super Seth leading home King Of Hastings. Read more »
Exceedance makes a big spring statement
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 4:07pm
Exceedance has stamped himself as a future spring star with his win over odds-on favourite Bivouac in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Hayes has Cup hopes for import Super Titus
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 3:21pm
Imported stayer Super Titus has landed his first Australian win in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes on a path towards trying to qualify for the major spring Cups. Read more »
Eagle Farm jockeys mourn apprentice rider
Brisbane
Saturday 31 August 2019, 3:13pm
Brisbane jockeys have worn black armbands at Eagle Farm to pay tribute to jockey Mikaela Claridge who was killed in a trackwork fall. Read more »
Mrs Madrid adds to Cummings stable's run
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 3:01pm
Mrs Madrid has continued trainer Anthony Cummings' winning momentum with victory at Rosehill where Heart Of Grace has fallen from favour. Read more »
Class rise for Pendant after Caulfield win
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 2:46pm
My Pendant has continued her rise through the grades, recording her fifth win from nine starts in the Clanbrooke Racing Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Sydney jockeys in tribute to fallen rider
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 2:23pm
Jockeys at Rosehill have worn black armbands as a mark of respect for apprentice Mikaela Claridge. Read more »
Dawn Dawn makes amends with Caulfield win
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 2:13pm
Dawn Dawn has made the trip down from Sydney to claim victory in the Nitto Denko Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Makdanife produces huge form turnaround
Brisbane
Saturday 31 August 2019, 1:21pm
Stayer Makdanife confounded even his own connections when he went from last at the Gold Coast to winning at Eagle Farm within seven days. Read more »
Assault'N'Bathory charges to Highway win
Sydney
Saturday 31 August 2019, 1:05pm
Country trainer Danielle Seib has landed her first city winner with Assault'N'Bathory relishing the wet Rosehill conditions. Read more »
Single Bullet strikes target in Brisbane
Brisbane
Saturday 31 August 2019, 12:53pm
Sydney galloper Single Bullet has returned to form with an Eagle Farm win after a top ride from jockey Michael Cahill. Read more »
Sukwhinder continues deluxe run for Costa
Brisbane
Saturday 31 August 2019, 12:17pm
Trainer Michael Costa is a big fan of Delago Deluxe and with good reason after the sire gave him his second impressive winner for the week in Sukwhinder. Read more »
Irish pioneering vet Cosgrove dies
London
Saturday 31 August 2019, 8:40am
Stan Cosgrove, pioneering veterinarian and former manager of Moyglare Stud in Ireland, has died at the age of 91. Read more »
Jockeys pay respects to Mikaela Claridge
Melbourne
Saturday 31 August 2019, 3:30am
Jockeys have worn black armbands in races around the country as a mark of respect for apprentice Mikaela Claridge after her death in a trackwork accident. Read more »
Gaskin remembers apprentice Claridge
Melbourne
Friday 30 August 2019, 7:45pm
Trainer Donna Gaskin has fondly remembered apprentice Mikaela Claridge who has died after a trackwork accident at Cranbourne. Read more »
Gytrash faces test in Caulfield return
Melbourne
Friday 30 August 2019, 6:15pm
Promising Adelaide sprinter Grytrash will be out to upstage some more seasoned sprinters when he resumes in the Group Three The Heath at Caulfield. Read more »
Zac ready to attack at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Friday 30 August 2019, 5:45pm
Expensive filly Zac Attack will run at Eagle Farm after trainer Toby Edmonds decided it would suit her better than a trial. Read more »
Jockey disqualified for fake urine samples
Brisbane
Friday 30 August 2019, 5:37pm
Caloundra jockey Matt Powell has been disqualified for a year for providing stewards with fake urine samples on two occasions. Read more »
G3 rivals will need to pass the Popcorn
Sydney
Friday 30 August 2019, 5:32pm
San Domenico Stakes underdog Royal Popcorn will employ catch-me-if-you-can tactics in the heavy Rosehill conditions. Read more »
No, No, No to Rosehill for Yes, Yes, Yes
Sydney
Friday 30 August 2019, 5:27pm
Yes Yes Yes is out of the San Domenico Stakes with connections opting to dodge a heavy track return. Read more »
Unbeaten records on the line in McNeil
Melbourne
Friday 30 August 2019, 4:04pm
Three-year-old filly Missile Mantra and gelding Peidra will both be out to remain unbeaten when they line up in the Group Three McNeil Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Positives for Academy ahead of Dynasty
Sydney
Friday 30 August 2019, 3:54pm
Trainer Mark Newnham will take two horses to Rosehill, one trying to prove itself and the other attempting to redeem itself. Read more »
Alizee can press Everest claims in Memsie
Melbourne
Friday 30 August 2019, 3:43pm
Trainer James Cummings says the Memsie Stakes presents Alizee with a chance to see where she sits in the pecking order for Godolphin's spot in The Everest. Read more »
Fresh is best for Eagle bound Amphitrite
Melbourne
Friday 30 August 2019, 2:57pm
Lindsay Park is planning a light campaign for Amphitrite as the mare heads towards a start in the $7.5 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill. Read more »
Snowdens hoping to end fillies' drought
Sydney
Friday 30 August 2019, 2:15pm
Randwick training partners Peter and Paul Snowden will saddle up the only fillies in the San Domenico Stakes field. Read more »
Sovereign Nation gets right conditions
Brisbane
Friday 30 August 2019, 2:03pm
Talented gelding Sovereign Nation's liking for 1400m-races on big tracks gives him a chance to score an overdue win at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Gangsta living up to predictions in Qld
Brisbane
Friday 30 August 2019, 9:52am
Trainer Barry Lockwood is happy predictions former NSW galloper Invincible Gangsta would be suited in Brisbane have proved correct. Read more »
Jockey Mikaela Claridge dies in accident
Sydney
Friday 30 August 2019, 9:44am
Apprentice jockey Mikaela Claridge has been killed in a trackwork accident at Cranbourne. Read more »
Facts and figures on the G1 Memsie Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 29 August 2019, 5:43pm
All you need to know about the Group One Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Allan Russell joins Munce in new venture
Brisbane
Thursday 29 August 2019, 4:38pm
Former top jockey Allan Russell will be foreman for trainer Chris Munce in a new association with the Archer Park Group. Read more »
McEvoy with two chances in Memsie Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 29 August 2019, 4:27pm
Tony McEvoy-trained stablemates Despatch and Oohood are set to line up in the Memsie Stakes, the first Group One race of the new season in Melbourne. Read more »
Weather key to Snowdens Rosehill prospects
Sydney
Thursday 29 August 2019, 4:18pm
The Snowden training team is keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of the San Domenico Stakes meeting at Rosehill. Read more »
Sylvia's Mother has weather on her side
Melbourne
Thursday 29 August 2019, 4:01pm
Hawkes Racing is employing its successful tactic of a late arrival in Melbourne when Sylvia's Mother runs in the Group Three Cockram Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Adkins excited to be back after fall
Sydney
Thursday 29 August 2019, 3:33pm
More than four months after suffering several broken bones in a race fall, Andrew Adkins is back and determined to make an impact. Read more »
Onus on Exceedance to prove himself
Sydney
Thursday 29 August 2019, 2:44pm
Hawkes Racing will unveil a colt it hopes can be a major player this spring when Exceedance resumes at Rosehill. Read more »
Prince among local hopes for Cup glory
Melbourne
Thursday 29 August 2019, 2:41pm
The Melbourne Cup has attracted 152 nominations including 39 internationally trained horses while the Caulfield Cup has 143 entries including 25 internationals. Read more »
O'Dea doubles his chances at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Thursday 29 August 2019, 1:49pm
In-form trainer Steve O'Dea doubles his chances of a winner at Eagle Farm by running Reckless Choice and So Spirited in separate races. Read more »
Tye Angland touched by generous gesture
Sydney
Thursday 29 August 2019, 1:35pm
The owners of star galloper Beauty Generation have made a heart-warming gesture to help the family of Tye Angland. Read more »
Lindsey Smith pair up for Memsie challenge
Melbourne
Thursday 29 August 2019, 1:15pm
Black Heart Bart resumes his career in the Group One Memsie Stakes at Caulfield where he will be joined by stablemate Scales Of Justice. Read more »
Single Bullet set for Queensland debut
Brisbane
Thursday 29 August 2019, 12:57pm
Trainer Gary Portelli and jockey Michael Cahill have been long-time friends and link again with the enigmatic Single Bullet when he makes his Eagle Farm debut. Read more »
Freedman stablemates to clash in McNeil
Melbourne
Thursday 29 August 2019, 12:03pm
Super Seth and stablemate King Of Hastings will put their spring credentials on show when they make their season returns in the McNeil Stakes. Read more »
Tony Gollan looking to Niedorp to step up
Brisbane
Thursday 29 August 2019, 11:27am
Trainer Tony Gollan has had a minor setback to his spring carnival plans but hopes to get back on track with Niedorp at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Apprentice Elyce Smith to make city debut
Brisbane
Thursday 29 August 2019, 9:14am
Top central Queensland apprentice Elyce Smith makes her Brisbane debut with three rides at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Derby campaign awaits Warwick Farm winner
Sydney
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 6:08pm
A Victoria Derby bid looms large for Just Thinkin', one of two winners for co-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Warwick Farm. Read more »
No need to scratch Itch from Sandown wet
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 6:04pm
Trainer Shawn Mathrick wasn't put off by the rain as Rich Itch backed up a recent Sale victory with success at Sandown. Read more »
Moroney hoping for second Cup with Sound
Sydney
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 5:15pm
The Mike Moroney-trained Sound is ready to run in a barrier trial at Cranbourne ahead of a tilt at the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Price has G1 spring targets for Shotmaker
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 5:09pm
Trainer Mick Price is hoping to give lightly raced colt Shotmaker his chance in the Group One Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas this spring. Read more »
Liam Birchley to step down from training
Brisbane
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 3:59pm
Liam Birchley will step aside as a trainer with the Toby and Trent Edmonds partnership and Chris Munce to take over his team from next week. Read more »
Bivouac to continue winning ways in Sydney
Sydney
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 3:53pm
Bivouac so far leads the way among Godolphin's new season three-year-olds and is set to continue in the San Domenico Stakes. Read more »
Vega Magic ready to make Caulfield return
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 3:46pm
David Hayes believes Vega Magic can make an impressive start to his spring campaign in The Heath at Caulfield if he gets a track condition to suit. Read more »
Profit no longer a secret in winning debut
Caloundra
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 3:25pm
Brisbane racing's best-kept secret is no more after highly promising Profit made a winning debut at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Begood Toya Mother aims up for Memsie task
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 2:07pm
Warrnambool galloper Begood Toya Mother will tackle Group One company for the first time when he attempts to extend his winning streak to seven at Caulfield. Read more »
Brideoake-trained mares gallop at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 1:49pm
Group One winner Princess Jenni and new stablemate The Real Beel have continued preparations for their spring campaigns with a race day gallop at Sandown. Read more »
Kendrick plots wins for two stable stars
Brisbane
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 12:49pm
Trainer Stuart Kendrick has put plans for stable star Eric The Eel on hold while he plots wins for Misery and Jagged Edge at Eagle Farm. Read more »
RQ unveils plans to lift racing's profile
Brisbane
Wednesday 28 August 2019, 12:48pm
The Racing Queensland'board has released new plans it hopes will make racing the premier sport in the state. Read more »