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Oohood in Aurie's Star tilt first-up
Melbourne
Sunday 4 August 2019, 12:19pm
Tony McEvoy says Oohood has returned from an aborted autumn campaign a physically stronger mare as she prepares for her first-up run at Flemington. Read more »
Winning Ways headed to Melbourne spring
Brisbane
Sunday 4 August 2019, 10:55am
Queensland Oaks winner Winning Ways is back from a spell but her spring campaign will not be confirmed until she completes a ban for bleeding. Read more »
Browne off to good start as jockey manager
Brisbane
Sunday 4 August 2019, 9:52am
Former champion rider Damian Browne has had a good start to his new career as a jockey manager at Doomben. Read more »
Enbihaar emphatic in Lillie Langtry Stakes
London
Sunday 4 August 2019, 8:51am
Enbihaar has continued a big week for her sire Redoute's Choice with her Group Two win in the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood. Read more »
Enable to head to Yorkshire Oaks next
London
Sunday 4 August 2019, 8:08am
Star mare Enable will run in the Yorkshire Oaks at York rather than the Juddmonte International sponsored by her owner. Read more »
McEvoy, King on centre stage at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 3 August 2019, 5:32pm
Rachel King and Kerrin McEvoy have taken riding honours at Randwick on a day honouring jockeys past and present. Read more »
Usain Bowler storms home in Valley success
Melbourne
Saturday 3 August 2019, 5:20pm
A wind operation has restricted Usain Bowler to sprinting with the gelding charging home to claim success at The Valley. Read more »
Linda Meech opens new season with a treble
Melbourne
Saturday 3 August 2019, 5:16pm
Linda Meech has made the most of her pick-up rides at The Valley, guiding two of them to success in a winning treble. Read more »
Tarzan to head to Sydney after Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 3 August 2019, 4:59pm
Brisbane sprinter Tarzan is set to head to Sydney after finally winning over 1200m in the Tim Bell Memorial Handicap at Doomben. Read more »
Roheryn makes winning return as a gelding
Sydney
Saturday 3 August 2019, 3:15pm
Godolphin's Roheryn has made a winning return at Randwick as a gelding with trainer James Cummings keeping a lid on expectations. Read more »
I Boogi gives Lane success at The Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 3 August 2019, 3:09pm
Damian Lane has returned to the winner's circle at his first metropolitan ride after a stint in Japan guiding I Boogi to success at The Valley. Read more »
Mum's the word for winning Doomben jockey
Brisbane
Saturday 3 August 2019, 3:02pm
Jockey Rikki Palmer has ridden her first metropolitan winner since she returned to racing after having her second child. Read more »
Speedy Stampe has no trouble with 1350m
Brisbane
Saturday 3 August 2019, 1:32pm
Trainer Chris Munce's fears his three-year-old Stampe may not run a strong 1350m were proved baseless at Doomben. Read more »
Taraayef impresses first-up at The Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 3 August 2019, 1:26pm
Lindsay Park will keep Taraayef to short-course racing at The Valley for the immediate future after an impressive win in the Hygain Tracktorque Handicap. Read more »
Our Mantra set to tackle Victorian spring
Brisbane
Saturday 3 August 2019, 1:23pm
In-form stayer Our Mantra has earned himself a likely trip to Victoria for the spring carnival after his Doomben win. Read more »
Mandela's talent gets him over the line
Sydney
Saturday 3 August 2019, 1:11pm
Mandela's raw ability has shone through with the colt breaking his maiden at Randwick despite making mistakes. Read more »
Cheap purchase too good in Valley victory
Melbourne
Saturday 3 August 2019, 1:03pm
Race fitness has given Condo's Express an edge with the $3000 yearling purchase taking out the Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Handicap at The Valley. Read more »
New plan works a treat for 3YO Magic Trick
Brisbane
Saturday 3 August 2019, 12:59pm
Trainer Tony Sears decision to bring three-year-old Magic Trick back in distance proved a winner at Doomben. Read more »
Payne to be a key player in Sandown jumps
Melbourne
Saturday 3 August 2019, 12:54pm
Trainer Patrick Payne will look to add to his feature jumps race success with key chances in the Grand National Hurdle and Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown. Read more »
Houtzen second in English Group Two sprint
London
Saturday 3 August 2019, 7:43am
Australian sprinter Houtzen has finished second to Battaash in the Group Two King George Stakes at Goodwood. Read more »
Tarrant suspended after court appearance
Brisbane
Friday 2 August 2019, 5:21pm
Troubled jockey Luke Tarrant has been suspended from riding after pleading guilty to drug charges in a Queensland criminal court. Read more »
Khadijah Mellah makes history at Goodwood
London
Friday 2 August 2019, 4:51pm
Student Khadijah Mellah has registered a fairytale victory aboard Haverland in the Magnolia Cup at Goodwood. Read more »
Vega Magic closes in on spring return
Melbourne
Friday 2 August 2019, 4:09pm
A second jump-out at Flemington has Vega Magic ready to make his return with the weather to determine where and when. Read more »
Smart colt Edison ready to shine
Sydney
Friday 2 August 2019, 3:55pm
The lightly raced Edison gets the chance to stake his spring carnival credentials when he kicks off his three-year-old season. Read more »
Dwyer's Doll ready to Rumble at The Valley
Melbourne
Friday 2 August 2019, 3:28pm
Trainer Henry Dwyer will get a better gauge on the ability of Rumble Doll after she runs at The Valley. Read more »
Joe Bowditch sidelined with neck fracture
Melbourne
Friday 2 August 2019, 3:05pm
Joe Bowditch will join apprentices Chris Caserta and Thomas Stockdale for an extended stay on the sidelines with scans revealing he has a neck fracture. Read more »
More Than Ever chasing third-straight win
Melbourne
Friday 2 August 2019, 2:44pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy has had to be patient with staying prospect More Than Ever but the lightly raced gelding is now starting to deliver on the racetrack. Read more »
Volkstok'n'barrell preparing for return
Melbourne
Friday 2 August 2019, 2:33pm
Multiple Group One winner Volkstok'n'barrell is in new hands at Flemington as he prepares for a racing comeback in Melbourne. Read more »
John Thompson to survey his Kingdom
Sydney
Friday 2 August 2019, 2:12pm
Thy Kingdom Come can earn a shot at better class races if he returns to his best form at Randwick. Read more »
Light weight to help Volkoff at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 2 August 2019, 2:07pm
Veteran mare Volkoff will carry the lightest weight in her career as she tries to win at 1200m for the first time at Doomben. Read more »
Age Of Chivalry springs into Valley test
Melbourne
Friday 2 August 2019, 1:44pm
Trainers Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra have spring carnival plans for Age Of Chivalry who returns from a break at The Valley. Read more »
Art Collection chasing maiden win first-up
Melbourne
Friday 2 August 2019, 10:29am
Well-bred filly Art Collection will be chasing a maiden win at Randwick when she makes her return from a spell on the back of a barrier trial victory. Read more »
Snoopy's run better than it appeared
Brisbane
Friday 2 August 2019, 10:28am
Snoopy may have been well beaten in the Listed Ramornie Handicap but trainer Chris Munce says the effort was better than it appears. Read more »
Deirdre delivers Nassau Stakes for Japan
London
Friday 2 August 2019, 7:55am
Japanese mare Deirdre has finished strongly to record an historic win in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Read more »
Lane rides winner on return to Aust racing
Melbourne
Thursday 1 August 2019, 5:12pm
Star jockey Damian Lane has made a winning return to the Victorian racing scene after a few months away, riding a winner at Pakenham. Read more »
Glen Boss lands Coffs Harbour Cup prize
Coffs Harbour
Thursday 1 August 2019, 4:55pm
Sydney-trained Love Shack Baby has held off the opposition to win the Coffs Harbour Cup for jockey Glen Boss. Read more »
Gailo Chop heads big Cranbourne trial noms
Melbourne
Thursday 1 August 2019, 3:18pm
Group One stars will be in action during a set of Cranbourne barrier trials as they work to enhance their fitness ahead of the spring carnival. Read more »
Alfarris sets out on spring path at Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 1 August 2019, 2:57pm
After showing staying promise during his first Australian campaign, import Alfarris will make his reappearance at The Valley on a path to longer targets. Read more »
Jumps features headline Sandown program
Melbourne
Thursday 1 August 2019, 2:52pm
The Grand National Hurdle and Crisp Steeplechase headline a 10-race program at Sandown featuring three jumps races and seven Flat races. Read more »
Spring test for Twilight Run at The Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 1 August 2019, 2:03pm
Twilight Run will put his spring credentials on the line when he runs in the Dynamic Print Group Handicap at The Valley. Read more »
Bowman booking a key for Victorian raider
Sydney
Thursday 1 August 2019, 12:48pm
Matthew Brown will bid to kick-start the new season with a stable first when he chases a maiden Sydney win with Exasperate. Read more »
Absolute Flirt primed for Valley return
Melbourne
Thursday 1 August 2019, 12:37pm
Absolute Flirt was a stakes winner at two and trainer Danny O'Brien is hopeful the filly can go on with the job as a three-year-old, starting at The Valley. Read more »
Caserta sidelined for six weeks after fall
Melbourne
Thursday 1 August 2019, 12:19pm
A back injury will keep Chris Caserta out of the saddle for at least six weeks after the apprentice jockey was one of four riders involved in a fall at Sale. Read more »
Bjorn Baker tips Drachenfels to rise again
Sydney
Thursday 1 August 2019, 11:58am
Bjorn Baker has implored punters not to give up on Drachenfels, optimistic the horse is on the verge of breaking his winning drought. Read more »
Qld inquiry into late scratching adjourned
Brisbane
Thursday 1 August 2019, 11:35am
An inquiry into the late scratching of Sailor Gerri at the Sunshine Coast has been adjourned until swab results are returned. Read more »
Impregnable living up to rich bloodlines
Brisbane
Thursday 1 August 2019, 11:21am
Gold Coast galloper Impregnable can confirm his rating as a smart purchase when he steps out at Doomben. Read more »
Another first looms for emerging Fogden
Brisbane
Thursday 1 August 2019, 10:50am
Trainer Kacy Fogden has had some career firsts of late and Happy Two Thousand can give her a metropolitan breakthrough at Doomben. Read more »
Downloading to make own name at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 1 August 2019, 10:35am
Downloading, a brother to champion sprinter Buffering, gets a chance to enhance his own reputation with a win at Doomben. Read more »
Dettori purple patch continues in Sussex
Chichester, England
Thursday 1 August 2019, 8:21am
Too Darn Hot, trained by John Gosden and ridden by Frankie Dettori, has won the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Read more »
Dylan's Romance to make interstate trip
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 5:42pm
The Marc Conners-trained gelding Dylan's Romance is set to have his first Melbourne start at The Valley when he chases his fourth win from his past six starts. Read more »
Sydney metro century eludes James Cummings
Sydney
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 5:28pm
James Cummings has ended the 2018-19 racing season one short of training 100 winners on metropolitan tracks in Sydney. Read more »
Lane scheduled to make Pakenham return
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 5:03pm
After a successful two-month riding stint in Japan, Damian Lane is set to make his return to Victorian racing with one ride at Pakenham. Read more »
Hartnell entered for Flemington jump-out
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 4:37pm
Evergreen Godolphin galloper Hartnell has been entered to contest an 800m jump-out at Flemington ahead of a spring return. Read more »
Racing Qld changes award eligibility rules
Brisbane
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 3:57pm
Racing Queensland has changed its awards criteria, barring disqualified persons from winning titles such as premierships. Read more »
Edmonds trains final winner in own name
Caloundra
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 3:36pm
Trainer Toby Edmonds trained the last winner in his own name when Heritage Sash scored at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Jockeys hurt in four-horse fall at Sale
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 3:25pm
The race meeting at Sale was abandoned following a four-horse fall involving jockeys Chris Caserta, Thomas Stockdale, Joe Bowditch and Michael Walker. Read more »
Victoria introduces new SP calculations
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 2:40pm
The continuing evolution of the wagering market has resulted in a new way that the Victorian Official Price is to be calculated. Read more »
Allard chases back-to-back metro victories
Sydney
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 2:33pm
A week after producing an upset result with Catesby, trainer Grant Allard is hoping to repeat the dose with another former Godolphin galloper. Read more »
Valley return for two Lindsay Park fillies
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 1:51pm
Andrassy Avenue and Taraayef will begin their three-year-old seasons in the same 1000m race at The Valley which also features a number of stakes performers. Read more »
Tahlia Hope shows right signs of recovery
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 12:11pm
After almost two weeks in hospital, apprentice Tahlia Hope is recovering at her parents home from viral meningitis and swelling on the brain. Read more »
Mixed luck for Kendrick pair at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 11:50am
Trainer Stuart Kendrick's consistent sprinters Tarzan and Misery have had diverse luck in the barrier draw for the Tim Bell Memorial Handicap at Doomben. Read more »
Even better things in store for Qld sire
Brisbane
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 11:45am
Better Than Ready, who is Australia's leading first-season sire on winners, will serve an influx of quality mares in the new season. Read more »
Cross Counter third to Stradivarius
London
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 10:08am
Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter has finished third in the Goodwood Cup won for the third time by Stradivarius. Read more »
Flemington winner returns positive swab
Melbourne
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 9:52am
A prohibited substance has been detected in a post-race urine sample taken from the Kylie Vella-trained Admiral's Joker after a Flemington win. Read more »
MVRC issue two more Cox Plate invitations
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 6:28pm
Danceteria and Madhmoon have been added to the list of international horses who have now been invited to run in the Cox Plate. Read more »
Deep Impact dies in Japan
Sydney
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 5:35pm
Champion Japanese racehorse and sire Deep Impact has been euthanised after suffering a cervical fracture. Read more »
Gailo Chop continues on comeback trail
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 5:32pm
Multiple Group One winner Gailo Chop has had a gallop between races on the synthetic track at Ballarat as he continues his build-up towards a race return. Read more »
Mystical Pursuit to make Melbourne debut
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 5:00pm
Trainer Adam Trinder is hopeful unbeaten Mystical Pursuit, a close relation to Mystic Journey, can measure up to the Group One Thousand Guineas this spring. Read more »
Hickmott to brave the cold at The Valley
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 4:29pm
Arrow Lane will attempt to follow up his wins at Gawler and Morphettville when he heads to The Valley for South Australian trainer John Hickmott. Read more »
Mystic Journey to trial again at Devonport
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 4:02pm
Trainer Adam Trinder will give Mystic Journey another barrier trial at Devonport ahead of her rescheduled return in the P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Sir Mark Todd excited about training again
Sydney
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 1:23pm
Sir Mark Todd is excited about renewing his training career after announcing his retirement from eventing. Read more »
Improving Subzero is off the danger list
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 12:52pm
The health of Melbourne Cup winner Subzero is improving with the rising 31-year-old a chance to return home soon to his Heathcote paddock. Read more »
Mirimar chasing another win this winter
Melbourne
Monday 29 July 2019, 6:10pm
Having won two of his past three starts in midweek city grade at Sandown, Mirimar is set to chase another win in a 2500m-benchmark race at The Valley. Read more »
High profile horses to trial at Randwick
Melbourne
Monday 29 July 2019, 5:57pm
A number of high profile horses are entered to run in barrier trials at Randwick in preparation for their upcoming campaigns. Read more »
Milk Man to deliver for Smith at Randwick
Sydney
Monday 29 July 2019, 5:41pm
Trainer Matthew Smith has seen enough in Milk Man's barrier trials to think he can make his presence felt at Randwick. Read more »
Jedastar set for return at The Valley
Melbourne
Monday 29 July 2019, 5:11pm
Trainer Lloyd Kennewell believes speedy filly Jedastar will take catching when she resumes over 1000m at The Valley. Read more »
Te Akau Shark wins barrier trial
Sydney
Monday 29 July 2019, 4:29pm
Te Akau Shark has won a barrier trial in New Zealand ahead of his return to racing for a campaign aimed at the Epsom Handicap at Randwick. Read more »
Chenier ruled out of spring carnival
Melbourne
Monday 29 July 2019, 3:05pm
The Anthony Freedman-trained colt Chenier has been ruled out of the spring carnival because of injury. Read more »
Subzero improves but not out of woods
Melbourne
Monday 29 July 2019, 2:16pm
Subzero, winner of the 1992 Melbourne Cup, has made some improvement over the weekend as he battles illness at Bendigo Equine Hospital. Read more »
Danceteria firms in Cox Plate after G1 win
Sydney
Monday 29 July 2019, 8:30am
Danceteria has firmed in Cox Plate markets after his Group One win in Germany for Australian Bloodstock. Read more »
Baker/Forsman gearing up for spring
Sydney
Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:56pm
Premier NZ trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman hope to have a bigger presence in Australian Group One races in the new season. Read more »
Williams wins 8th Melbourne premiership
Melbourne
Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:17pm
Craig Williams has claimed his eighth Melbourne jockeys' premiership and admits the record of 11 titles is something he has in his sights. Read more »
Spring build-up begins for Princess Jenni
Melbourne
Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:09pm
David Brideoake is not in any rush with Group One winner Princess Jenni, preferring a slow build-up to her target of the Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Teo Nugent building momentum in town
Melbourne
Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:00pm
After a winning double at the final city meeting of the season, Teo Nugent hopes to be able to challenge for the Melbourne apprentices' title in 2019/20. Read more »
Garibaldi to head to Melbourne
Brisbane
Sunday 28 July 2019, 3:14pm
Brisbane three-year-old Garibaldi is likely to be kept away from the Golden Rose to concentrate on easier races in Melbourne. Read more »
Brainstorming sit-down a must for industry
Melbourne
Sunday 28 July 2019, 2:13pm
Victorian Jockeys' Association chief executive Matthew Hyland wants leaders of the racing industry to take part in a round table discussion on industry hours. Read more »
Turnbull Stakes plan for Django Freeman
Melbourne
Sunday 28 July 2019, 2:02pm
German Derby runner-up Django Freeman is scheduled to arrive in Melbourne next month, with trainer Robert Hickmott planning to run him in the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
Sir Charles Road preparing for Melb Cup
Sydney
Sunday 28 July 2019, 12:17pm
New Zealand stayer Sir Charles Road has arrived in Sydney to be prepared for a campaign aimed at the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Gold Coast lights decision draws closer
Brisbane
Sunday 28 July 2019, 11:53am
The plan to introduce lights for night racing at the Gold Coast could be in place within a few months. Read more »
Roaring Lion undergoes colic surgery
Sydney
Sunday 28 July 2019, 10:47am
Champion European horse Roaring Lion has undergone emergency colic surgery in New Zealand where he was due to stand at Cambridge Stud. Read more »
Qld Derby fall inquiry to resume soon
Brisbane
Sunday 28 July 2019, 9:14am
Stewards are facing a juggling act to resume an inquiry into a fall in the Queensland Derby in which leading jockey Corey Brown suffered serious injuries. Read more »
Enable digs deep for second King George
London
Sunday 28 July 2019, 8:01am
Enable has dug deep into her reserves to fight off Crystal Ocean and become only the third dual winner of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
Robert Thompson lands $150k Townsville Cup
Townsville
Saturday 27 July 2019, 6:39pm
NSW jockey Robert Thompson has added another Townsville Cup success to his long list of achievements. Read more »
Tshahitsi win provides double for Nugent
Melbourne
Saturday 27 July 2019, 6:04pm
After more than a year on the sidelines, Tshahitsi has completed his comeback with an all-the-way win at Caulfield. Read more »
Scales Of Justice dominant in Bletchingly
Melbourne
Saturday 27 July 2019, 5:33pm
Group One winner Scales Of Justice has made a successful return to racing, winning the Bletchingly Stakes in Melbourne at his first start this year. Read more »
Waller takes season's final stakes race
Sydney
Saturday 27 July 2019, 5:14pm
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has won the final stakes race of the season with Seaway taking out the Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill. Read more »
Benitoite confirms rapid rise at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 27 July 2019, 4:06pm
Benitoite has recorded her fourth win from six starts in her first campaign claiming the Jenna Ross VOBIS Gold Reef at Caulfield. Read more »
Manaya still for sale despite Brisbane win
Brisbane
Saturday 27 July 2019, 3:57pm
Well-related Manaya is still for sale as a broodmare despite her impressive win at Eagle Farm. Read more »
In-form Tavirun wins again at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 27 July 2019, 3:49pm
A step up to 2400m has not stopped Tavirun continuing on his winning way this winter, with the gelding notching his third straight victory at Caulfield. Read more »
Foxy Housewife adds Rosehill win to record
Sydney
Saturday 27 July 2019, 3:04pm
Foxy Housewife has given new trainer Joe Pride a Rosehill win but he admits he has had little input into her success. Read more »