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Byrne gets rare ride for Waller in Cup
Brisbane
Friday 19 July 2019, 9:52am
Noted rider of staying races at Eagle Farm, Jim Byrne has a rare ride for trainer Chris Waller in the Listed Queensland Cup. Read more »
Doyle delighted to ride Crystal Ocean
London
Friday 19 July 2019, 9:39am
James Doyle will ride Crystal Ocean in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot with Frankie Dettori to stick with Enable. Read more »
Attorney to stay home in Sydney
Sydney
Thursday 18 July 2019, 5:56pm
Trainer Matt Smith has decided Sydney is the best option for Attorney after also accepting with him for a race in Brisbane. Read more »
My Pendant ready for Flemington return
Melbourne
Thursday 18 July 2019, 4:52pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien believes talented filly My Pendant is forward enough to make her presence felt first-up at Flemington. Read more »
Forster two-year-olds to clash again
Brisbane
Thursday 18 July 2019, 4:26pm
Trainer Desleigh Forster is keen to see how her two- year-olds Kim Alicia and Secundus perform over 1500m at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Howlowcanyougo shooting for four straight
Melbourne
Thursday 18 July 2019, 4:14pm
After failing a veterinary test to race in Hong Kong, Howlowcanyougo will be attempting to extend his winning sequence at Flemington. Read more »
Balf's Choice chasing another 1600m win
Brisbane
Thursday 18 July 2019, 3:51pm
Much travelled Balf's Choice will be chasing his eighth win at 1600m in the Listed Tattersall's Mile at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Elton on song for final campaign run
Sydney
Thursday 18 July 2019, 3:22pm
Sir Elton will be striving to maintain his unblemished record when he winds up a successful preparation at Randwick. Read more »
El Questro still on the way up: Sheehan
Melbourne
Thursday 18 July 2019, 3:21pm
After a close second at Flemington at her most recent start, in-form El Questro heads back to the track with the chance to go one better. Read more »
Presently goes one more time at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 18 July 2019, 2:29pm
Trainer Ken Keys will give maiden galloper Presently the opportunity over a distance when the filly contests the Byerley Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Travistee could earn NZ trip via Qld Cup
Brisbane
Thursday 18 July 2019, 1:30pm
Trainer Paul Jenkins has a trip to New Zealand in the back of his mind for Travistee if she races well in the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Payne pair an exercise in patience
Sydney
Thursday 18 July 2019, 12:35pm
War Baron has been posted at double-figure odds but trainer David Payne believes the youngster can put himself in the finish at Randwick. Read more »
Schillaci Stakes now in Hayes' thoughts
Melbourne
Thursday 18 July 2019, 12:07pm
With a spot in The Everest on offer to the winner of the Schillaci Stakes, champion trainer David Hayes says it is a great incentive. Read more »
Steve Tregea to monitor Tatt's Mile pair
Brisbane
Thursday 18 July 2019, 11:52am
Trainer Steve Tregea is monitoring Bergerac and Prioritise before backing them up in the Tatt's Mile at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Baylee Nothdurft closes in on junior title
Brisbane
Thursday 18 July 2019, 11:48am
Baylee Nothdurft has a strong book of rides at Eagle Farm where he can wrap up his first apprentices title. Read more »
Maximum Security heads Haskell field
Oceanport, New Jersey
Thursday 18 July 2019, 11:24am
Maximum Security heads the seven-horse field for the Haskell Invitational, his second start since being disqualified as the Kentucky Derby winner. Read more »
Derby winner Masar retired to stud
London
Thursday 18 July 2019, 8:58am
Trainer Charlie Appleby has paid tribute to Masar after confirming the retirement of last year's Derby winner. Read more »
Extended trip to suit Huntly Castle: Hayes
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 5:06pm
After breaking his maiden over 1600m at Bendigo, Huntly Castle is among the favourites to win the Byerley Handicap over 1800m at Flemington. Read more »
Enticing Star claims Waller's Everest slot
Sydney
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 4:46pm
Former Perth mare Enticing Star has been confirmed as the slot runner for trainer Chris Waller in The Everest. Read more »
Well-bred 2YO Paris wins Cranbourne maiden
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 4:31pm
Two-year-old filly Paris, a half-sister to Group One winner English, has become the latest juvenile from the Anthony Freedman stable to win this season. Read more »
Misery gets deserved win at Sunshine Coast
Caloundra
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 3:29pm
Consistent Misery has made the most of the absence of track specialist Tarzan to score an overdue win at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Jade Darose chases another Flemington win
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 2:50pm
Parwan Prince provided Jade Darose with an historic victory at Flemington over 1000m with the pair returning to the course and distance chasing another win. Read more »
Eagle Farm return boosts winter carnival
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 1:27pm
The return of racing at Eagle Farm has helped boost turnover and crowds for the Queensland winter carnival. Read more »
Baster back in saddle after Ninja Warrior
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 1:20pm
After taking up the challenge of appearing on the television program Ninja Warrior, jockey Stephen Baster is back in the saddle chasing victory on horseback. Read more »
Jamie Kah to ride in Shergar Cup at Ascot
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 1:07pm
Australian jockey Jamie Kah has been announced as one of the riders set to compete in the Shergar Cup at Ascot in England. Read more »
Injury-plagued import out to revive career
Sydney
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 12:56pm
After a promising start to his career in South Africa, King's Bay has had a long and troubled journey to get back to the races at Randwick. Read more »
Gold Ambition chasing belated stakes win
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 12:12pm
Gold Ambition, who was once placed in a Group One race, gets another chance at stakes company at Eagle Farm. Read more »
New early spring Flemington race for 2YOs
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 11:59am
The Victoria Racing Club has introduced a new early season race for two-year-olds at Flemington over 900m. Read more »
Ex-mayor's breeding dream receives a boost
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 11:54am
Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has always wanted to breed a top-class horse and his two-year-old Spurious is taking steps towards that goal. Read more »
Lindsey Smith pair to chase bigger targets
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 6:12pm
A Ballarat synthetic track double for Lindsey Smith might be the launching pad for a spring campaign for Olympic Oath and Saone. Read more »
Tasmanian filly set for Flemington outing
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 6:04pm
Shady Hustle, a winner of four of her six starts in Tasmania, is set to make her mainland debut for a new stable at Flemington. Read more »
Mark Newnham follows proven path with 2YO
Sydney
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 5:58pm
Mark Newnham is on an end-of-season surge with his two-year-olds that has helped him move into the top 10 on the Sydney trainers' premiership. Read more »
Nash Rawiller to resume at Kembla Grange
Sydney
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 5:57pm
Comeback jockey Nash Rawiller is to reignite his career in NSW, starting with a low-key return at Kembla Grange after a 15-month disqualification. Read more »
Schillaci Stakes winner gains Everest slot
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 1:25pm
The winner of the Schillaci Stakes will gain a start in The Everest after a slot deal between the Melbourne Racing Club and the Australian Turf Club. Read more »
Slow recovery for Tahlia Hope in hospital
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 12:29pm
Tahlia Hope remains in hospital recovering from viral meningitis after falling ill while riding in Mornington barrier trials. Read more »
Godolphin win Everest slot tender
Sydney
Tuesday 16 July 2019, 11:51am
Global racing giant Godolphin has won the tender for the vacant slot in the $14 million Everest while the Melbourne Racing Club has also joined the party. Read more »
Ljungberg could chase another Randwick win
Melbourne
Monday 15 July 2019, 6:46pm
Trainer Ron Quinton has nominated last-start Randwick winner Ljungberg for another benchmark race on his home track. Read more »
Melody Belle pleases in barrier trial
Sydney
Monday 15 July 2019, 6:27pm
NZ champion Melody Belle and stablemate Te Akau Shark have put in pleasing barrier trials at Te Rapa ahead of their spring campaigns. Read more »
Agonising defeat for Marmelo in France
Paris
Monday 15 July 2019, 5:41pm
Hughie Morrison has been left disappointed as Marmelo narrowly failed to win back-to-back editions of the Prix Maurice de Nieuil at ParisLongchamp. Read more »
Marndarra to run in Byerley at Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 15 July 2019, 4:53pm
Last-start Adelaide winner Marndarra will make her Melbourne debut in the Byerley Handicap in a race in which she could earn a VRC Oaks ballot exemption. Read more »
Aussie jockeys to ride in Singapore Derby
Melbourne
Monday 15 July 2019, 4:16pm
Australian-based jockeys William Pike, Tommy Berry, Ben Melham and Glen Boss have been booked for rides in the Group One Singapore Derby. Read more »
Trainer Bruce Purcell remains critical
Melbourne
Monday 15 July 2019, 4:15pm
Australian Trainers' Association president Robbie Griffiths says veteran trainer Bruce Purcell remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital. Read more »
Trainer Ben Currie has racing ban reduced
Brisbane
Monday 15 July 2019, 3:17pm
Trainer Ben Currie has had his sentence reduced on various racing charges but will be back in court on a criminal charge. Read more »
Purton ends Hong Kong season with 168 wins
Melbourne
Monday 15 July 2019, 3:13pm
Zac Purton has claimed his third Hong Kong jockeys' premiership and finished two wins shy of Joao Moreira's record number of winners in a season. Read more »
Group One target for Begood Toya Mother
Melbourne
Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:49pm
Trainer Daniel Bowman plans to start Begood Toya Mother's next campaign in the Regal Roller Stakes as the first step towards the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Golden Eagle plans for Buffalo River
Melbourne
Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:35pm
Up-and-coming galloper Buffalo River is having three weeks in the paddock before returning to work with a view to getting to the Golden Eagle. Read more »
50 winners might be out of reach for Dolan
Sydney
Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:27pm
A careless riding suspension is likely to cost leading Sydney apprentice Robbie Dolan a half century of winners. Read more »
Top southern stayers for Queensland Cup
Brisbane
Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:07pm
The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace training partnership is set to run two stayers, Azuro and Yogi, in the Queensland Cup. Read more »
O'Shea filly looking Pretty for spring
Sydney
Sunday 14 July 2019, 12:17pm
A new race on the calendar will be among the options for the John O'Shea-trained stakes winner Pretty In Pink this spring. Read more »
Pippie could be next Queensland star
Brisbane
Sunday 14 July 2019, 11:46am
Runaway Doomben winner Pippie could prove to be the next star to emerge from the late Brisbane winter carnival. Read more »
Tregea faces difficult decisions
Brisbane
Sunday 14 July 2019, 10:53am
Trainer Steve Tregea will have to decide whether to return south or head north with Bergerac and Niccanova who have both raced well in Mackay. Read more »
Zoe White In successful return
Brisbane
Sunday 14 July 2019, 10:44am
Former star apprentice Zoe White has made a successful return to race riding after recovering from injury. Read more »
July Cup winner Ten Sovereigns Everest mix
Sydney
Sunday 14 July 2019, 10:36am
Ten Sovereigns will be considered as a prospect for Coolmore in the $14 million Everest in Sydney after his win in the July Cup at Newmarket. Read more »
No luck for Lloyd on last day of riding
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2019, 5:04pm
Jeff Lloyd has had no luck on his last day as a jockey at Doomben, failing to ride a winner. Read more »
Oak Door returns to win G3 Monash Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2019, 4:56pm
Ben Melham has guided the John Sadler-trained Oak Door to win in the Group Three Sir John Monash Stakes in his first start for nine months. Read more »
Eckstein adds Winter Stakes win to record
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2019, 4:51pm
Classy mare Eckstein has added a Listed win to her record for her new owners ahead of her retirement to the breeding barn where she will be served by Justify. Read more »
Snitch drops in class for Doomben success
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2019, 3:31pm
Quirky gelding Snitch appreciated a drop back from stake class to record his first win for trainer Tony Gollan who predicts a big summer for the gelding. Read more »
Travimyfriend lands first Australian win
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2019, 3:24pm
The Rachal Frost-trained Travimyfriend has claimed his first Australian win since arriving from New Zealand last year, taking out an open handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Ex-Perth mare scores first Sydney victory
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2019, 2:49pm
Former West Australian mare Agent Pippa has made an impressive eastern states' debut with victory at Rosehill. Read more »
Turn The Tide wins weather-delayed race
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2019, 1:49pm
Turn The Tide has brought up a winning double on the program for trainer Cindy Alderson in a race at Caulfield which had to be delayed because of the weather. Read more »
Sydney trip on the cards for Dunn filly
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2019, 1:34pm
Trainer Matt Dunn will consider taking Karaja to Sydney after the filly won at Doomben. Read more »
Different tactics work for Another Dollar
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2019, 12:40pm
A plan to use new tactics of leading on Another Dollar has paid off with her all-the-way win at Doomben. Read more »
Spend gets the cash on debut at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2019, 12:34pm
High-priced colt Spend has given favourite backers a few concerns on debut but has got the job done at Rosehill.. Read more »
Star Surprise confirms early spring plans
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2019, 12:20pm
Mike Moroney will press on into early spring with Star Surprise after the lightly raced gelding lived up to his trainer's expectations with a win at Caulfield. Read more »
Nothdurft a step closer to Brisbane title
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2019, 12:13pm
Baylee Nothdurft's win on Smokey Diamond at Doomben has set him up to win the metropolitan apprentices' title after only seven months of riding in the city. Read more »
Edmonds set to rejuvenate Lady Horseowner
Brisbane
Friday 12 July 2019, 3:57pm
Trainer Toby Edmonds' ability with horses formerly trained in the southern states will get another test with Lady Horseowner at Doomben. Read more »
Bell has confidence in apprentice Poy
Melbourne
Friday 12 July 2019, 3:35pm
Trainer Mick Bell believes Jungle Edge has plenty in his favour in the Sir John Monash Stakes and is happy to have apprentice Michael Poy aboard. Read more »
Jeff Lloyd's career at a glance
Brisbane
Friday 12 July 2019, 3:03pm
Retiring jockey Jeff Lloyd's career has been outstanding by any criteria. Read more »
Lloyd's records will stand for decades
Brisbane
Friday 12 July 2019, 3:02pm
Jockey Jeff Lloyd, who will ride his last race at Doomben, will leave records that could take decades to better. Read more »
Stats favour Tipperary in Winter Stakes
Sydney
Friday 12 July 2019, 2:40pm
Joe Pride's Rosehill team will include a horse who has proven his stakes credentials and another hoping to make a case for his. Read more »
Bowman happy to press on with Golden Halo
Melbourne
Friday 12 July 2019, 2:25pm
Trainer Daniel Bowman is hoping Golden Halo can snare a late-season city win at Caulfield on the back of her last-start stakes placing at Flemington. Read more »
Tahlia Hope responding to treatment
Melbourne
Friday 12 July 2019, 2:07pm
Apprentice jockey Tahlia Hope is responding to treatment for viral meningitis and has been moved from ICU at Frankston Hospital in Victoria. Read more »
Ef Troop at crossroads in his career
Brisbane
Friday 12 July 2019, 2:01pm
Classy three-year-old Ef Troop will be the master of his own destiny when he runs on his pet track at Doomben. Read more »
Wide draw a tough task for two-year-old
Sydney
Friday 12 July 2019, 1:48pm
Trainer John O'Shea expected to head to Rosehill with two strong chances but an outside barrier draw for one has dented his confidence. Read more »
Ziemba to thrive in blinkers
Brisbane
Friday 12 July 2019, 9:20am
The Anderson/Heathcote training partnership has good reason to believe unbeaten Ziemba will thrive in blinkers for the first time. Read more »
Communique shines as Masar flops
London
Friday 12 July 2019, 9:05am
Communique has continued his love affair with Newmarket to win the Princess of Wales's Stakes, with Derby winner Masar last of the six runners. Read more »
New Zealand stayer wins Listed Grafton Cup
Grafton
Thursday 11 July 2019, 6:19pm
Sacred Day has given New Zealand trainer Tony Pike another Australian feature race win after claiming the Listed Grafton Cup. Read more »
Banned Currie's racing charges put on hold
Brisbane
Thursday 11 July 2019, 4:57pm
Stewards have agreed to adjourn some of the remaining charges against trainer Ben Currie until after criminal matters against him are resolved. Read more »
Mott upbeat Can't Be Done can win again
Melbourne
Thursday 11 July 2019, 4:27pm
The Danny O'Brien-trained Can't Be Done has two wins from three starts and jockey Jamie Mott believes the gelding is set to perform strongly again at Caulfield. Read more »
Tregea wants rain to stay away in Mackay
Brisbane
Thursday 11 July 2019, 4:00pm
After rain ruined his plans in Rockhampton Cup week, trainer Steve Tregea wants dry weather for the Mackay Cup. Read more »
In-form McGillivray to bid for top spot
Brisbane
Thursday 11 July 2019, 2:36pm
Matt McGillivray is building a case to replace the retiring Jeff Lloyd as Queensland's top jockey. Read more »
Monash Stakes return for Crack The Code
Melbourne
Thursday 11 July 2019, 2:16pm
Group-winning filly Crack The Code will be out to upstage her older rivals when she runs first-up in the weight-for-age Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Jason Coyle splits promising stablemates
Sydney
Thursday 11 July 2019, 2:04pm
Trainer Jason Coyle will consider another shot at stakes grade with River Bird if she can extend her winning sequence at Rosehill. Read more »
Tisani ready to continue on a Magic run
Brisbane
Thursday 11 July 2019, 1:45pm
Trainer Kevin Kemp is confident iron-horse Tisani Magic can prove up to open company at his 16th this campaign. Read more »
Chill The Beer ready to step up at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 11 July 2019, 1:24pm
Stuart Kendrick has had 14 individual two-year-old winners this season, including Chill The Beer who runs at Doomben. Read more »
Winter Stakes a spring start for Stampede
Sydney
Thursday 11 July 2019, 1:23pm
Tulloch Lodge has set its sights on a Group One goal for Stampede ahead of his return to racing in a Listed sprint at Rosehill. Read more »
Leading jockeys to compete for cash prize
Melbourne
Thursday 11 July 2019, 12:07pm
The leading jockey at each of five feature meetings during the Melbourne spring carnival will also receive a cash prize, Racing Victoria has announced. Read more »
Prize money boosts for Vic spring races
Melbourne
Thursday 11 July 2019, 11:56am
A number of prize money increases and bonuses have been announced for the Victorian spring racing carnival. Read more »
Havasay claims back-to-back Ramornie Hcps
Grafton
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 5:14pm
Havasay has again saved his best for Grafton's feature carnival, returning to form to post consecutive wins in the Ramornie Handicap. Read more »
Two-state double for trainer Toby Edmonds
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 5:01pm
Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds had a two-state double within five minutes when Churning won at Doomben and Havasay scored at Grafton. Read more »
Poy in gilt-edged chance for Group 3 win
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 4:44pm
Michael Poy is unbeaten from two rides on Jungle Edge and the apprentice hopes to add a Group race win on the gelding in the Sir John Monash Stakes. Read more »
Excess Funds impresses in Sandown return
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 3:47pm
Trainer Levi Kavanagh is hopeful promising colt Excess Funds will keep stepping up after an encouraging first-up win at Sandown. Read more »
Parmie breaks through in Sandown victory.
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 2:07pm
Co-trainer Simon Zahra says Parmie is still a work in progress but believes the filly, who has registered her first win, is an exciting prospect. Read more »
Boss cameo a forerunner to spring plans
Sydney
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 2:05pm
Glen Boss will make a cameo appearance at the Winter Stakes meeting at Rosehill ahead of a three-month carnival stint in Sydney. Read more »
Trainers show support for retiring Lloyd
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 1:08pm
Jeff Lloyd has received support from a cross section of trainers who have been his greatest backers for his last day of riding. Read more »
Visibility concern forces Caulfield change
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 12:17pm
The Caulfield race meeting featuring the Sir John Monash Stakes will begin and finish earlier than first scheduled, Racing Victoria has announced. Read more »
Deagon races hoping for community support
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 12:04pm
Organisers of the annual Deagon race meeting are hoping for support from the local community and racing industry for their rescheduled day. Read more »
Another Dollar to cash in on strong form
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 11:44am
Another Dollar has never won at Doomben but she has strong form lines at the track for the Membership at BRC Handicap. Read more »
Spring plans for maiden winner Conqueror
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 July 2019, 5:52pm
Well-bred colt Conqueror is likely to be aimed towards better class races for three-year-olds in the new season after a dominant win in a maiden at Pakenham. Read more »
Ron Maund fined for assaulting stewards
Brisbane
Tuesday 9 July 2019, 5:17pm
Group One-winning trainer Ron Maund has been fined $2000 with no conviction recorded after pleading guilty to assaulting two Queensland integrity officers. Read more »