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Byrne gets rare ride for Waller in Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »