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Verry Elleegant's elder brother wins in NZ
Sydney
Saturday 27 July 2019, 2:47pm
Verry Flash, the elder brother of Group One winner Verry Elleegant, has won his final start for the season in New Zealand, the Taumarunui Gold Cup. Read more »
Sopressa bows out in style at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 27 July 2019, 2:21pm
Group One winning mare Sopressa has raced for the final time, winning a staying race at Caulfield in easy fashion. Read more »
Lockwood rues sire's move to South Africa
Brisbane
Saturday 27 July 2019, 1:32pm
Trainer Barry Lockwood continued his great success with the offspring of sire Time Thief, who now stands in South Africa, when Adoradancer won at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Bougoure to weigh up Ginger Rock options
Brisbane
Saturday 27 July 2019, 1:08pm
Trainer Dan Bougoure is debating whether to chase more QTIS bonus money or the Magic Millions carnival after Ginger Rock won at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Waller patience pays off for 2YO Lucicello
Sydney
Saturday 27 July 2019, 1:07pm
The Chris Waller-trained Lucicello has ended her two-year-old season with a decisive win at Rosehill to underscore her talent. Read more »
Parmie posts back-to-back city victories
Melbourne
Saturday 27 July 2019, 12:48pm
Co-trainer Mathew Ellerton believes Parmie will be better next autumn after capping her juvenile season with a second straight city win. Read more »
Boom Boom Epic steps up to open company
Brisbane
Saturday 27 July 2019, 12:40pm
The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote training partnership has made the right decision in setting Boom Boom Epic for an open company task at Eagle Farm. Read more »
John Gosden respects Enable's opposition
London
Saturday 27 July 2019, 8:35am
Trainer John Gosden has respect for Enable's rivals and is not taking the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes for granted. Read more »
MRC outline Schillaci/Everest conditions
Melbourne
Friday 26 July 2019, 5:33pm
The Melbourne Racing Club has outlined the conditions regarding the slot in The Everest which will be offered to the Schillaci Stakes winner. Read more »
Time To Reign primed for race return
Sydney
Friday 26 July 2019, 5:29pm
Time To Reign has shown he is ready for his return as a three-year-old with a blistering turn of foot to win a 900m-barrier trial at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Free Of Debt sidelined because of injury
Melbourne
Friday 26 July 2019, 4:45pm
The Chris Bieg-trained colt Free Of Debt has suffered an injury which has thwarted his spring plans. Read more »
Hayes confident filly can fire first-up
Melbourne
Friday 26 July 2019, 4:18pm
Co-trainer Ben Hayes believes filly Pickup The Pieces has improved since last campaign and is confident about her first-up hopes after two impressive jump-outs. Read more »
New tactics for consistent Champagne Jet
Brisbane
Friday 26 July 2019, 4:13pm
Different tactics could be the key to consistent Champagne Jet returning to the winners' list at Eagle Farm. Read more »
The wetter the better for Spensierato
Melbourne
Friday 26 July 2019, 4:01pm
Trainer Nick Ryan would like to see a significantly wet Caulfield track for three-year-old filly Spensierato who is unbeaten in two starts on heavy tracks. Read more »
Aurie's Star option for Vega Magic return
Melbourne
Friday 26 July 2019, 3:36pm
Vega Magic will have another jump-out at Flemington before making his race return, with the Aurie's Star Handicap his likely first-up assignment. Read more »
Jetsetting Girl ready for Australia
Sydney
Friday 26 July 2019, 3:20pm
A Group winner in Europe and stakes performed in America, Delectation Girl will add an international flavour to the Rosehill meeting. Read more »
Fitter Tshahitsi ready for Caulfield test
Melbourne
Friday 26 July 2019, 3:12pm
After a long lay-off, Tasmanian galloper Tshahitsi will strip fitter for the second run of his campaign in the Catanach's Jewellers Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Apprentice Keal in gilt-edged city chance
Brisbane
Friday 26 July 2019, 3:06pm
Apprentice Nick Keal has a genuine chance to ride his first city winner with two key rides for trainer Kevin Kemp at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Bletchingly Stakes return for Cliff's Edge
Melbourne
Friday 26 July 2019, 3:02pm
Multiple Group winner Cliff's Edge will kick off his latest campaign in the Bletchingly Stakes on a path to bigger targets during the spring carnival. Read more »
Gin Runner a first for young trainer
Sydney
Friday 26 July 2019, 2:14pm
Two-year-old Gin Runner, who runs at Rosehill, continues to be a significant horse for fledgling trainer Edward Cummings. Read more »
Qld partnership hopes to rule in 2019-20
Brisbane
Friday 26 July 2019, 1:49pm
The Anderson-Heathcote training partnership hopes to lay a foundation for the new season when Ruling Dynasty races at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Robert Thompson to ride Townsville Cup fav
Brisbane
Friday 26 July 2019, 9:33am
Veteran jockey Robert Thompson gets a great chance to add to his outstanding record on Townsville Cup favourite The Harrovian. Read more »
Just Hubert takes another Cup step
London
Friday 26 July 2019, 9:25am
Long-term ambitions for the Melbourne Cup have moved a step closer for English horse Just Hubert, a winner at Sandown. Read more »
Nash Rawiller in winning start to comeback
Sydney
Thursday 25 July 2019, 5:20pm
Nash Rawiller has landed a double at Kembla Grange at his first meeting back following a 15-month disqualification from racing. Read more »
Nugent hoping to clinch apprentices' title
Melbourne
Thursday 25 July 2019, 4:48pm
While Michael Poy has the Melbourne metropolitan apprentices title wrapped up, Teo Nugent is hoping to hold his lead in the Victorian apprentices premiership. Read more »
Patrick Moloney gets Singapore opportunity
Melbourne
Thursday 25 July 2019, 4:47pm
Having severed ties with Mike Moroney, Patrick Moloney has been granted a short-term licence to ride in Singapore as he rebuilds his career. Read more »
Self Sense kicks off bid for Caulfield Cup
Melbourne
Thursday 25 July 2019, 2:36pm
The Catanach's Jewellers Handicap at Caulfield will launch the spring campaign of Caulfield Cup hopeful Self Sense. Read more »
Soft conditions would suit Romancer: Begg
Melbourne
Thursday 25 July 2019, 2:10pm
Trainer Grahame Begg is hoping for more rain in Melbourne so Romancer will have conditions to suit in a 1400m open handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
History beckons for famous Cummings clan
Sydney
Thursday 25 July 2019, 1:05pm
Trainers Anthony, Edward and James Cummings will have rival runners in the same race at Rosehill. Read more »
Bandipur fitter for Bletchingly challenge
Melbourne
Thursday 25 July 2019, 12:36pm
Cranbourne trainer Richard Laming has learned a lot about Bandipur who runs for the second time for his stable in the Bletchingly Stakes. Read more »
Cradle Mountain poised to go the distance
Sydney
Thursday 25 July 2019, 12:31pm
Cradle Mountain will chase his first black-type win in the final stakes race of the Sydney season at Rosehill. Read more »
Distance drop to bring out best in Burgess
Brisbane
Thursday 25 July 2019, 12:05pm
Trainer David Murphy's belief Bel Burgess is better at 1400m will be put under the microscope when the gelding runs at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Damian Lane set for return at The Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 25 July 2019, 12:00pm
Star jockey Damian Lane will make his return to Melbourne racing at the opening city meeting of the new season at The Valley. Read more »
Unblinkered Torgersen ready to find form
Brisbane
Thursday 25 July 2019, 11:23am
Champion trainer Chris Waller has elected to remove blinkers from Torgersen in an effort to rekindle the gelding's winning form at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Forster pair in last hurrah for QTIS bonus
Brisbane
Thursday 25 July 2019, 11:11am
Trainer Desleigh Forster's three-year-olds Red Chase and Desert Digby have their last chance to earn QTIS bonus money. Read more »
McEvoy, Vorster dominate at Murray Bridge
Sydney
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 5:30pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy has trained six winners at the opening meeting at the new Murray Bridge track, with jockey Barend Vorster aboard for five of them. Read more »
New dad Melham scores victory at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 5:19pm
With an extra mouth to feed, Ben Melham has guided Ghodeleine to victory at Sandown before starting a suspension. Read more »
Sansom continues on winning way at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 4:29pm
A late-season city win at Sandown to in-form two-year-old Samson has trainer Phillip Stokes considering his upcoming options with the improving gelding. Read more »
Heinrich makes winning return to Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 3:37pm
Trainer Gillian Heinrich, who is recovering from cancer, has made a return to the racetrack to see her horse Liability win at Doomben. Read more »
Sesar favourite to win Group 3 Bletchingly
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 3:23pm
Group-winning colt Sesar is favourite for the weight-for-age Bletchingly Stakes after connections of Mystic Journey opted against accepting for the star filly. Read more »
Nash Rawiller returns to the Sydney scene
Sydney
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 2:35pm
Comeback jockey Nash Rawiller has picked up a handy book of rides for his return to Sydney racing at Rosehill. Read more »
New Tribunal set to hear racing charges
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 1:30pm
Disciplinary charges against racing participants in Victoria are set to be heard by a new board, the Victorian Racing Tribunal. Read more »
Tabcorp rejects Racing Qld $11m fee claim
Sydney
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 1:08pm
Betting giant Tabcorp believes its subsidiary UBET was entitled to withhold an alleged $11 million in fees from Racing Queensland last year. Read more »
Cup winner Subzero in fight for his life
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 12:48pm
Subzero has been transferred to the Bendigo Equine Hospital as he battles a kidney problem after overcoming a bout of colic. Read more »
Victory Eight set to continue winning run
Brisbane
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 11:47am
Victory Eight has been the quiet achiever of the winter carnival and gets a deserved chance in open company at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Turf personalities to attend Bundaberg Cup
Brisbane
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 11:35am
The Bundaberg Race Club has again secured some big names in David Hayes and Matt Hill for its Cup meeting. Read more »
Meeting to shed light on new racing rule
Brisbane
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 11:32am
Queensland trainers will ask that there be more clarity with a new rule which means feature race runners must be on track three hours before start time. Read more »
Mystic Journey to miss Bletchingly
Sydney
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 10:24am
Star filly Mystic Journey's comeback has been delayed with trainer Adam Trinder pulling the pin on the Bletchingly Stakes because of forecast rain. Read more »
Apprentice Tahlia Hope out of hospital
Melbourne
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 6:31pm
Apprentice Tahlia Hope has returned home from hospital after being treated for viral meningitis but will continue treatment over the coming weeks. Read more »
True Excelsior to resume at Caulfield
Melbourne
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 6:20pm
An 1100m handicap for fillies and mares at Caulfield, rather than the Bletchingly Stakes, is the race of choice for True Excelsior's first-up assignment. Read more »
Options in two states for I Am Queen
Melbourne
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 5:25pm
Co-trainer Trent Busuttin has ruled out a Winter Challenge start for Curragh but stablemate I Am Queen could run in another race at the Rosehill meeting. Read more »
G1 winners to trial at Wawrick Farm
Sydney
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 4:51pm
Time To Reign will run in a star-studded heat at the Warwick Farm barrier trials against a host of Group One winners. Read more »
Kings Will Dream, Humidor have jump-outs
Melbourne
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 4:08pm
Humidor and Kings Will Dream have continued on the comeback trail from injuries by contesting jump-outs ahead of their planned race returns next month. Read more »
Stokes to have strong Sandown chances
Melbourne
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 2:32pm
Talented two-year-old filly Done By Me is one of three last-start winners from the Phillip Stokes stable to run in separate late-season races at Sandown. Read more »
Apprentice Sam Weatherley to return to NZ
Sydney
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 8:43am
After 15 months riding in Sydney, homesock apprentice Sam Weatherley is to return home to New Zealand. Read more »
G1 filly Sea Of Class succumbs to colic
London
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 7:05am
Trainer William Haggas has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sea Of Class after the Classic-winning filly succumbed to colic. Read more »
Bart working towards a racetrack return
Melbourne
Monday 22 July 2019, 6:02pm
A jump-out at Ballarat for new trainer Lindsey Smith will determine how Black Heart Bart is progressing in his bid for a comeback to racing. Read more »
SA trainer Mark Minervini to move to NSW
Sydney
Monday 22 July 2019, 5:49pm
Adelaide trainer Mark Minervini will move his base to Newcastle in NSW in search of better opportunities, saying South Australian racing is in decline. Read more »
Nicci's Gold to step up again at Rosehill
Sydney
Monday 22 July 2019, 5:35pm
Nicci's Gold will take on a similar field to her last start at Rosehill when she runs in the Listed Winter Challenge. Read more »
Scales Of Justice entered for Bletchingly
Melbourne
Monday 22 July 2019, 5:27pm
Trainer Lindsey Smith has entered Scales Of Justice for the Bletchingly Stakes with a Ballarat jump-out to determine whether the sprinter starts. Read more »
Herne chases homecoming double
Brisbane
Monday 22 July 2019, 3:46pm
Eagle Farm trainer Lauren Abbott returns to North Queensland with a chance to win the feature double in Townsville. Read more »
Scratching no knock on Pakenham Polytrack
Melbourne
Monday 22 July 2019, 2:26pm
Caulfield trainer Colin Little is sure Pakenham can rectify the problem with its Polytrack that resulted in him scratching Peko because of excessive kickback. Read more »
Ben Melham suspended in Singapore
Melbourne
Monday 22 July 2019, 1:48pm
Jockey Ben Melham has six rides at the midweek meeting at Sandown before he takes a suspension incurred at the Singapore Derby meeting. Read more »
Wells wins third Mosstrooper Steeple
Sydney
Sunday 21 July 2019, 5:12pm
Classy jumper Wells has won the Mosstrooper Steeple for the third time for trainer Kathryn Durden and jockey Richard Cully. Read more »
NZ involvement in Mongolian racing
Sydney
Sunday 21 July 2019, 4:52pm
Two New Zealanders have been appointed to senior positions at a new racing venture in the Inner Mongolian capital of Hohhot. Read more »
Darmanin excited for Mystic Journey return
Melbourne
Sunday 21 July 2019, 3:50pm
Jockey Anthony Darmanin says he can't wait to get back aboard star filly Mystic Journey when the Group One winner makes her return to racing. Read more »
Prize hike lures Harbour Views to Oaks day
Melbourne
Sunday 21 July 2019, 3:21pm
Matthew Williams will aim Harbour Views at a rich race restricted to country-trained horses at Flemington while Gailo Chop's target is the Cox Plate. Read more »
Withhold returns in style at Newbury
London
Sunday 21 July 2019, 2:41pm
Roger Charlton has brought off a training feat with one-time Melbourne Cup favourite Withhold winning the Marsh Cup at Newbury after a nine-month absence. Read more »
Steven King launches into training role
Melbourne
Sunday 21 July 2019, 1:33pm
Former champion jockey Steven King is joining forces with Flemington trainer Steve Richards in the role of assistant trainer. Read more »
Qld Stewards strict on new time rule
Brisbane
Sunday 21 July 2019, 1:06pm
Stewards have cracked down on anyone breaching a new rule to Queensland regarding arrival times for feature races by fining two top stables. Read more »
Matt McGillivray outed for Cup ride
Brisbane
Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:59pm
Queensland Cup-winning jockey Matt McGillivray has been suspended for 11 days for causing interference in the race. Read more »
Nothing set in stone for Brutal in spring
Melbourne
Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:52pm
Doncaster Mile winner Brutal is in the early stages of preparing for his spring return with the stable yet to finalise a campaign for the colt. Read more »
Jamie Kah looking forward to Shergar Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:42pm
Australian Group One-winning jockey Jamie Kah is excited about the opportunity to compete in England in the upcoming Shergar Cup at Ascot. Read more »
Maximum Security wins Haskell
Oceanport
Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:37pm
Disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security has survived an inquiry to claim the Haskell Invitational in New Jersey. Read more »
Toby Edmonds to start partnership with son
Brisbane
Sunday 21 July 2019, 11:45am
Leading Queensland trainer Toby Edmonds plans to start a training partnership with his son Trent in the new season. Read more »
Star not for catching in Irish Oaks
Dublin
Sunday 21 July 2019, 11:29am
Frankie Dettori has led all the way on the John Gosden-trained Star Catcher to win his fifth Irish Oaks at the Curragh. Read more »
Silvera wins Tatt's Mile, set for Sydney
Brisbane
Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:43pm
Much-travelled gelding Silvera is set to campaign in Sydney after winning the Tattersall's Mile at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Prezado back in form with Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:39pm
A clean beginning has allowed Prezado to race closer and return to winning form in the Stable Recognition Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Smart edges out Notation for Randwick win
Sydney
Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:21pm
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Smartedge has backed up a Brisbane win with victory at Randwick, edging out Notation by the barest of margins. Read more »
Healing Hands banned after bleeding attack
Sydney
Saturday 20 July 2019, 4:43pm
Healing Hands has been found to have an excuse for his Highway Handicap failure, with trainer Gayna Williams reporting she discovered he had bled. Read more »
McGillivray's ride steals Queensland Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 20 July 2019, 4:41pm
In-form jockey Matt McGillivray has produced a clever ride to win the $200,000 Queensland Cup on Azuro at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Spring stardom beckons for Haut Brion Her
Sydney
Saturday 20 July 2019, 3:40pm
Haut Brion Her has announced herself as a spring carnival contender with her third successive win from four starts. Read more »
Huntly Castle to be put on Vic Derby path
Melbourne
Saturday 20 July 2019, 2:53pm
Huntly Castle has secured a Victoria Derby ballot exemption with a win in the Byerley Handicap and the colt will now be put on a path towards the Classic race. Read more »
Spring plans revealed for Lord Belvedere
Melbourne
Saturday 20 July 2019, 2:35pm
Victory in the Harry White Handicap at Flemington, the second for the imported stayer in Australia, has opened up spring options for Lord Belvedere. Read more »
Brisbane partnership continues winning way
Brisbane
Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:42pm
The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote training partnership has scored its 26th winner since May when Our Mantra won at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Sirius Suspect a welcome tonic for Hasan
Melbourne
Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:36pm
Saab Hasan has returned to winners' circle with the victory of Sirius Suspect in the Flemington Event Staff Handicap. Read more »
Excellent Proposal makes it two from two
Sydney
Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:30pm
Excellent Proposal has overcome difficulties at the start to beat his fellow two-year-olds at Randwick for trainers Richard and Michael Freedman. Read more »
Star Of Michelin lives up to family name
Brisbane
Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:08pm
Two-year-old Star Of Michelin lived up to his impeccable bloodlines when he won at Eagle Farm. Read more »
McDougall guides Carzoff to Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:01pm
Apprentice Blaike McDougall has combined with Wyong Gold Cup and Newcastle Cup winner Carzoff for a victory at Flemington. Read more »
Waller keeps the Brisbane winners coming
Brisbane
Saturday 20 July 2019, 12:43pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller edged closer to 50 metropolitan winners in Queensland when Sparky Lad won at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Iridessa to prove stamina in Irish Oaks
Dublin
Saturday 20 July 2019, 10:16am
Trainer Joseph O'Brien admits there is a question over Iridessa's stamina but believes she will stand up to the test in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh. Read more »
Kiamichi second in Rosehill barrier trial
Sydney
Friday 19 July 2019, 6:24pm
Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi has led home the Godolphin contingent when second in a star-studded Rosehill barrier trial. Read more »
Conditions fit Birchley-trained gelding
Brisbane
Friday 19 July 2019, 5:03pm
Trainer Liam Birchley hopes Fit For Purpose finally gets the right conditions at Eagle Farm after a disrupted winter campaign. Read more »
Back in form Rocket after Flemington win
Melbourne
Friday 19 July 2019, 4:53pm
Rocket Tommy will be chasing a 10th career victory when he lines up on the straight course at Flemington. Read more »
Notation to mark up against the males
Sydney
Friday 19 July 2019, 4:32pm
Flying filly Notation will head to Randwick in search of her fourth successive win and third for new trainer Matthew Dale. Read more »
Rise in distance to suit Loresho: Williams
Melbourne
Friday 19 July 2019, 3:31pm
Warrnambool trainer Matthew Williams is expecting the rise in distance to 2500m at Flemington to suit comeback stayer Loresho. Read more »
Pelethronius chasing back-to-back wins
Sydney
Friday 19 July 2019, 3:16pm
Having posted an overdue victory, Pelethronius will be out to keep his winning momentum rolling when he heads to Randwick. Read more »
Werribee to open early for spring carnival
Melbourne
Friday 19 July 2019, 3:03pm
With the spring carnival approaching, the Werribee quarantine centre will open early to cater for an extra international flight. Read more »
Trainer Tony Gollan chases a rare double
Brisbane
Friday 19 July 2019, 2:54pm
Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is hoping he can get a double with three-quarter brothers Silvera and High Wind at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Second Bullet within reach of milestone
Melbourne
Friday 19 July 2019, 10:02am
The Danny O'Brien-trained eight-year-old gelding Second Bullet can edge past the $1 million prize money milestone with a win at Flemington. Read more »