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Baller and Libertini win Randwick trials

Monday 12 August 2019, 5:52pm

Libertini and Baller have won barrier trials at Randwick as has star mare Sunlight who is headed to the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Four from Lindsay Park for Lawrence Stakes

Monday 12 August 2019, 5:43pm

Lindsay Park has loaded up with four nominations for the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne ready for spring carnival

Monday 12 August 2019, 4:55pm

Tom Melbourne has trialled well and is among nine horses from Chris Waller's Gold Coast stable heading south for carnival racing.  Read more »

Wet forces Smith duo to miss Tatura trials

Monday 12 August 2019, 3:28pm

Heavy rain in Victoria has caused the cancellation of the Tatura barrier trials forcing an interruption to the preparations of Black Heart Bart and Malaguerra.  Read more »

Boost for Queensland summer carnival

Monday 12 August 2019, 2:17pm

The rejuvenated Eagle Farm racetrack will play an important role in the upgraded Queensland summer carnival which will feature 22 black-type races.  Read more »

Tom Sadler breaks leg in freak accident

Monday 12 August 2019, 8:58am

Jockey Tom Sadler has broken his leg after being kicked by a riderless horse in a steeplechase at Casterton.  Read more »

Arlington G1 clean sweep for Chad Brown

Monday 12 August 2019, 6:51am

Chad Brown has trained the winners of the three Group One turf races at Arlington.  Read more »

Stars come out for barrier trials

Sunday 11 August 2019, 2:31pm

Some potential spring stars will run in trials at Randwick but a few more will wait at home for another day.  Read more »

Tony Sears to start new partnership

Sunday 11 August 2019, 2:05pm

Leading Toowoomba trainer Tony Sears is set to start a new training partnership with his daughter Maddy.  Read more »

Vassilator set to kick off in Regal Roller

Sunday 11 August 2019, 1:19pm

Vassilator is set to start his spring campaign on his home track at Caulfield after impressing trainer Colin Little in a trial at Cranbourne.  Read more »

The Candy Man heading to the Epsom Hcp

Sunday 11 August 2019, 1:09pm

Fan favourite The Candy Man is one of many top horses getting ready to trial in Queensland as he prepares for a tilt at the Group One Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Classy fillies to clash in Quezette Stakes

Sunday 11 August 2019, 1:01pm

The Danny O'Brien-trained Absolute Flirt will be among the talented fillies to clash in the Group Three Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cummings team gearing up for spring

Sunday 11 August 2019, 12:53pm

Two horses who emerged as potential stars late last season will spearhead Anthony Cummings' spring carnival arsenal.  Read more »

Lawrence return for dual G1 winner Kenedna

Sunday 11 August 2019, 11:17am

Dual Group One winner Kenedna will be among the high profile horses who will begin their latest campaigns in the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Chelsea Hall to fill Qld apprentice void

Sunday 11 August 2019, 9:52am

The experienced Chelsea Hall will help fill a void in Brisbane racing with a lack of three-kilo claiming apprentices when she moves north from Victoria.  Read more »

The Harrovian in line for huge bonus

Sunday 11 August 2019, 9:09am

The Harrovian has given his connections a chance at a $200,000 bonus by winning the Cairns Cup.  Read more »

Mark Zahra in Shergar Cup win at Ascot

Sunday 11 August 2019, 8:13am

Mark Zahra has helped the Rest of the World team to victory on the Shergar Cup jockeys challenge at Ascot while Hayley Turner was the leading rider.  Read more »

It's a Sweet Deal for Rawiller at Rosehill

Saturday 10 August 2019, 5:23pm

Nash Rawiller has racked up his first Saturday metropolitan winner at Rosehill since his return from a lengthy ban, riding Sweet Deal to victory.  Read more »

So Si Bon claims G3 Aurie's Star first-up

Saturday 10 August 2019, 5:19pm

Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes says So Si Bon has turned the corner following his first-up success in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Tony Gollan equals best training effort

Saturday 10 August 2019, 4:55pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has equalled his best training effort with four winners at Doomben despite the defeat of favourite Silvera.  Read more »

Dawn weaves passage in Listed Rosebud win

Saturday 10 August 2019, 4:30pm

Dawn Passage has stamped himself a genuine Golden Rose contender with his win in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill.  Read more »

My Pendant leaves it late at Flemington

Saturday 10 August 2019, 4:24pm

Short-priced favourite My Pendant has been forced to work overtime to reel in leader Special Diva to win narrowly over 1400m on a wet track at Flemington.  Read more »

The Inevitable sprints to first-up success

Saturday 10 August 2019, 3:39pm

The Inevitable has stalked the favourite Assertive Approach to gain a last-stride win in the VRC Member Brenda Nugent Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Another Flemington win for Gordon Richards

Saturday 10 August 2019, 3:14pm

Charossa has given Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards his third Flemington winner from his past three starters at the Melbourne track.  Read more »

Alizee makes winning return in G2 Missile

Saturday 10 August 2019, 3:00pm

Classy mare Alizee has made a triumphant return in the Missile Stakes at Rosehill, Sydney's first Group race of the new season.  Read more »

Heavy conditions no problem for Vinland

Saturday 10 August 2019, 2:27pm

Vinland has appreciated the wet conditions at Flemington, taking out the VRC Member Emma Duffy Handicap in convincing fashion.  Read more »

Alligator Blood stakes claim for spring

Saturday 10 August 2019, 1:53pm

Trainer David Vandyke has warned his spring carnival rivals there is plenty of improvement in Doomben winner Alligator Blood.  Read more »

Heirborn remains unbeaten at Flemington

Saturday 10 August 2019, 1:28pm

The Anthony Freedman-trained three-year-old Heirborn has made it two wins from as many starts with a narrow victory over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Subedar brings winning form to Rosehill

Saturday 10 August 2019, 1:20pm

Godolphin three-year-old Subedar has built on a provincial win to claim victory at Rosehill to remain unbeaten.  Read more »

The Tax Accountant delivers right return

Saturday 10 August 2019, 12:54pm

Rockhampton galloper The Tax Accountant gave trainer Tom Button and apprentice Nick Keal their first Saturday metropolitan win at Doomben.  Read more »

Jinda victory reduces Nugent's city claim

Saturday 10 August 2019, 12:49pm

A nudge from owner Robert Anderson to run at Flemington rather than in a restricted race at Sandown has led to Jinda recording a convincing win.  Read more »

Travelling companion causes Doomben upset

Saturday 10 August 2019, 12:43pm

Mackay galloper Calypso Bay was sent to Brisbane as a travelling companion for another stable runner but caused a big upset at Doomben.  Read more »

Group One-winning Sydney trainer banned

Friday 9 August 2019, 8:39pm

Tim Martin, the trainer of dual Group One winner Exceed And Excel among other top horses, has lodged an appeal against a six-month disqualification.  Read more »

Roaring Lion recovering at Cambridge Stud

Friday 9 August 2019, 5:31pm

Roaring Lion is continuing his recovery at Cambridge Stud after a fortnight in hospital and two colic surgeries since his arrival in New Zealand.  Read more »

Conditions right for Vinland at Flemington

Friday 9 August 2019, 4:52pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy is predicting Vinland will have ideal conditions when the gelding steps out at Flemington.  Read more »

Group One spring targets for Iconoclasm

Friday 9 August 2019, 3:47pm

Iconoclasm begins his season in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap with trainer Danny O'Brien hoping to get the horse to Group One handicaps this spring.  Read more »

Prioritise can bring Tregea change of luck

Friday 9 August 2019, 3:01pm

Trainer Steve Tregea has had no luck with injuries to two of his horses but hopes to turn things around with Prioritise at Doomben.  Read more »

Heirborn set for his first city test

Friday 9 August 2019, 3:00pm

Three-year-old gelding Heirborn will be out to back up his impressive maiden win at Bendigo when he runs in town for the first time at Flemington.  Read more »

Exoteric can prove decision was right

Friday 9 August 2019, 2:39pm

Exoteric is one of the stayers trainer Chris Waller kept in a recent cull of his stable and he can prove it was the right decision by winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Spring a new Dawn for Waterhouse colt

Friday 9 August 2019, 2:39pm

Dawn Passage will get the chance to underline his Golden Rose claims when he kicks off his three-year-old season at Rosehill.  Read more »

First-up Flemington assault for Bassett

Friday 9 August 2019, 2:33pm

After successful stints with Peter Moody and Mick Price, Bassett runs for the first time for trainer Mitchell Freedman at Flemington.  Read more »

$5.8m prize money increase for SA racing

Friday 9 August 2019, 2:30pm

Thoroughbred Racing South Australia has announced $5.8 million in prize money increases for grass roots racing across the state.  Read more »

Xanthus ready to shed maiden status

Friday 9 August 2019, 9:33am

The promising Xanthus has won a trial as he prepares to shed his maiden status at Doomben.  Read more »

Loveisili earns shot at redemption

Friday 9 August 2019, 9:29am

Kris Lees is banking on Loveisili's last-start flop proving an anomaly and remains hopeful the horse can bounce back at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pierata stylish second in barrier trial

Friday 9 August 2019, 8:55am

Pierata has run second in a Warwick Farm barrier trial, his first appearance ahead of the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

No Melbourne Cup for Magic Circle

Friday 9 August 2019, 7:49am

Trainer Ian Williams has ruled out another tilt at the Melbourne Cup for Magic Circle who was unplaced last year.  Read more »

Latrobe bounces back to winning form

Friday 9 August 2019, 7:33am

Latrobe has returned to winning form in the Group Three Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Godolphin begins 3YO roll-out in Rosebud

Thursday 8 August 2019, 4:42pm

A multiple stakes placegetter as a two-year-old, Athiri will chase her first black-type win when she returns at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hush Writer makes Flemington return

Thursday 8 August 2019, 4:35pm

Jockey Stephen Baster is hoping the quiet trackwork version of Hush Writer will be on show when he races at Flemington.  Read more »

Sansom chasing fourth-straight win

Thursday 8 August 2019, 4:15pm

The Phillip Stokes-trained three-year-old Sansom will be chasing the fourth-straight win of his preparation when he lines up over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Spring contenders gallop at Warrnambool

Thursday 8 August 2019, 4:10pm

Group One winner Scales Of Justice has had a solo gallop between races at Warrnambool while the promising Begood Toya Mother has also had a work-out.  Read more »

Black Magnum out to continue winning run

Thursday 8 August 2019, 3:10pm

The in-form Black Magnum faces a stern test of his talents when he steps up in grade and distance at Rosehill.  Read more »

Doomben omens positive for Ruling Dynasty

Thursday 8 August 2019, 2:45pm

The omens appear positive for Ruling Dynasty who will be reunited with jockey Jim Byrne for the first time in a year at Doomben.  Read more »

Tarquin kicks off spring campaign

Thursday 8 August 2019, 2:42pm

Bought as a potential hurdler, Tarquin begins a spring campaign at Flemington his trainer Simon Ryan hopes will culminate in feature flat success.  Read more »

Interstate mission for You Make Me Smile

Thursday 8 August 2019, 1:16pm

Sydney sprinter You Make Me Smile will be tested in Melbourne for the first time in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Ryan sticks to formula for Harper's Choice

Thursday 8 August 2019, 12:40pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is sticking with a proven formula by trialling Harper's Choice a few days out from his race at Doomben.  Read more »

Lees pair to launch spring bids in Missile

Thursday 8 August 2019, 12:35pm

Trainer Kris Lees rates Le Romain the top pick of his two Missile Stakes runners but is the first to admit he has been wrong before.  Read more »

Keal's claim to help The Tax Accountant

Thursday 8 August 2019, 11:26am

Apprentice Nick Keal will claim 3kg on The Tax Accountant who is trying to win Queensland's first Highway style race.  Read more »

Tabcorp launches new racing App

Thursday 8 August 2019, 11:25am

An App designed to put users in control of the racing vision and information they consume has been launched by Tabcorp.  Read more »

Aquis buys sale topper at Saratoga

Thursday 8 August 2019, 10:21am

An international group headed by Australia-based Aquis has paid the equal highest price at the Saratoga yearling sale in New York.  Read more »

Saudi Arabia to host world's richest race

Thursday 8 August 2019, 10:06am

The Saudi Cup will be the world's richest race with a total purse of $20 million and $10 million to the winner.  Read more »

Japan Cup winner Cheval Grand to Juddmonte

Thursday 8 August 2019, 8:02am

After a landmark victory for Japan with Deirdre at Goodwood, hopes are high Cheval Grand can follow suit in the Juddmonte International at York.  Read more »

Deference held in high regard for spring

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 5:29pm

Deference has added his name to Godolphin's long list of spring hopefuls from its three-year-old ranks after winning for the first time in four starts.  Read more »

Little holds trip concerns at Flemington

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 5:26pm

A lack of suitable 1600m races for three-year-olds has forced Colin Little to accept a challenge over a shorter trip with Vegas Knight.  Read more »

Edmonds partnership in first metro success

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 3:57pm

The new Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership has had its first metropolitan win with promising Battle Strike scoring at Ipswich.  Read more »

Antah primed for Aurie's Star Hcp assault

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 3:49pm

Jason Warren will use the Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington as the spring starting point for former Tasmanian galloper Antah.  Read more »

Cummings sets Vegadaze a mountainous task

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 3:32pm

A carefully considered decision to test Vegadaze against two seasoned performers could pay off for Anthony Cummings.  Read more »

New Queensland Highway race for Doomben

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 12:24pm

The first Highway Plate, based on a successful model in NSW, will kick-off at Doomben.  Read more »

Tassort to miss spring carnival: Godolphin

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 12:23pm

Silver Slipper placegetter Tassort won't be part of Godolphin's three-year-old spring arsenal after undergoing surgery.  Read more »

Racing Victoria awaits De Kock licence bid

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 12:13pm

Racing Victoria says it is yet to receive an application for a licence from Mike De Kock who hopes to set up a racing stable the state.  Read more »

Silvera to stick to Listed class in Sydney

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 10:42am

In form Silvera can earn a Sydney trip if he wins at Doomben but trainer Tony Gollan won't be aiming too high with the gelding.  Read more »

Tony Sears takes QTIS premiership double

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 10:32am

Toowoomba's Tony Sears has become the first trainer to win both QTIS bonus premierships for two and three-year-olds in the same season.  Read more »

Anti-whip message condemned as 'gimmick'

Wednesday 7 August 2019, 10:28am

The British Horseracing Authority says an advertising campaign that protests against the use of the whip in horse racing is merely a 'gimmick'.  Read more »

Guineas races attract strong entries

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 6:40pm

The Group One Caulfield Guineas for three-year-olds has received 324 nominations while the Thousand Guineas for fillies has attracted 285 entries.  Read more »

Invincible Gem after second Missile Stakes

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 6:21pm

Trainer Kris Lees will have stable stalwart Le Romain and 2017 winner Invincible Gem trying to win the Group Two Missile Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lys Gracieux nominated for Cox Plate

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 5:19pm

Japanese mare Lys Gracieux has been nominated for the Cox Plate despite currently being ineligible to travel to Australia for the race.  Read more »

Avilius shines in Rosehill barrier trial

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 3:49pm

Godolphin has unveiled several spring carnival contenders in barrier trials at Rosehill including Avilius and Osborne Bulls.  Read more »

Malibu Style on target for G3 Aurie's Star

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 3:36pm

Perth trainer Neville Parnham believes Malibu Style is well-placed to make his presence felt in the Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington after a freshen-up.  Read more »

Cox Plate attracts 187 nominations

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 3:23pm

The $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley has attracted 187 nominations including 27 internationally trained horses.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup winning rider to move to Qld

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 1:36pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Tony Allan will join forces with comeback trainer Paddy Busuttin at Deagon in Brisbane.  Read more »

Mystic Journey wins trial at Devonport

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 12:04pm

Group One winner Mystic Journey has cruised to a narrow win in a barrier trial at Devonport as she continues her preparation.  Read more »

Too Darn Hot retired after injury found

Tuesday 6 August 2019, 8:19am

Last year's European champion two-year-old Too Darn Hot has been retired after picking up a career-ending injury.  Read more »

Mike De Kock confirms Victorian stable

Monday 5 August 2019, 6:39pm

Champion South African trainer Mike De Kock has confirmed he will set up an Australian stable in partnership with his son Mathew at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Jumbo Ozaki to make Flemington return

Monday 5 August 2019, 5:52pm

Lightly raced gelding Jumbo Ozaki is set to make his return to racing in a benchmark race at Flemington.  Read more »

Time To Reign to miss Rosebud

Monday 5 August 2019, 5:41pm

Time To Reign will miss the Listed Rosebud after developing a temperature with trainer Gary Portelli to rely on Not Feint Hearted.  Read more »

Humidor pleasing Maher in spring build-up

Monday 5 August 2019, 5:11pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher could not be happier with the way Humidor is progressing as he builds towards a race return after a lengthy injury lay-off.  Read more »

No Aurie's Star return for Vega Magic

Monday 5 August 2019, 3:35pm

The Lindsay Park stable will have So Si Bon and Seaburge in the Aurie's Star Handicap but Vega Magic will wait until later to make his return.  Read more »

Brooklyn Hustle impresses in trial win

Monday 5 August 2019, 3:16pm

The Jason Warren-trained Brooklyn Hustle has impressed in a barrier trial at Cranbourne ahead of her return to racing in the Quezette Stakes.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori coming for Millions

Monday 5 August 2019, 3:16pm

Frankie Dettori will be a special guest at the Magic Millions carnival on the Gold Coast where he will ride and also captain a polo team.  Read more »

Gailo Chop, Humidor step out in trials

Monday 5 August 2019, 9:31am

Multiple Group One winners Gailo Chop and Humidor have continued their paths to their race returns in barrier trials at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Redzel a pleasing second in trial

Monday 5 August 2019, 9:25am

Redzel has run a comfortable second in a barrier trial at Gosford as he prepares for his bid to win the $14 million Everest for a third time.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori wins another G1 in France

Monday 5 August 2019, 9:07am

Frankie Dettori has steered Advertise to a third top-level success in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.  Read more »

Tallyho Twinkletoe claims National glory

Sunday 4 August 2019, 4:32pm

Aptly named New Zealand gelding Tallyho Twinkletoe has jumped his way to victory in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown.  Read more »

Redzel to begin Everest countdown

Sunday 4 August 2019, 4:20pm

Dual winner Redzel will begin the countdown to a fhird tilt at the rich race when he runs in a barrier trial at Gosford.  Read more »

Perfect Sandown result for Amy McDonald

Sunday 4 August 2019, 3:58pm

Master Poet has shown off the skills of Amy McDonald as a jumps trainer with a comprehensive victory over hurdles at Sandown.  Read more »

Hartnell impresses Lane with jump-out

Sunday 4 August 2019, 3:17pm

Damian Lane believes Godolphin stalwart Hartnell is in for a good spring preparation after a stylish 800m jump-out at Flemington.  Read more »

New rule in Qld to be strictly enforced

Sunday 4 August 2019, 2:56pm

Queensland stewards have warned the new three-hour early arrival time for feature races will be strictly enforced despite trainers raising concerns.  Read more »

Peidra on Guineas path after Sandown win

Sunday 4 August 2019, 1:38pm

Peidra has followed a debut Sale win with a stylish victory in a small field at Sandown which could result in a campaign aimed at the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Gollan's top horses to trial at Doomben

Sunday 4 August 2019, 1:20pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will trial the stable's leading horses at Doomben with an eye to the spring.  Read more »

Wells claims thrilling Crisp Steeplechase

Sunday 4 August 2019, 12:35pm

Wells has outlasted Slowpoke Rodriguez in a thrilling finish to the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »