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Mark Newnham confident of Derby success

Sunday 2 June 2019, 12:52pm

In-form trainer Mark Newnham is confident he has made the right decision to keep filly Scarlet Dream for the Qld Derby rather than running her in the Oaks.  Read more »

Insurance win for Queensland trainers

Sunday 2 June 2019, 11:40am

The Queensland Trainers Association has negotiated a deal with Racing Queensland which will pay insurance premiums.  Read more »

Waterhouse, Bott in Stradbroke wait

Sunday 2 June 2019, 11:35am

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have not ruled out starting US import Con Te Partiro in the Stradbroke Handicap if she can gain a berth.  Read more »

Avdulla suspended for Queensland Oaks ride

Sunday 2 June 2019, 9:43am

Brenton Avdulla's return to Australia from Japan has been soured by a 15-day careless riding suspension out of the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Seventh Derby win for Aidan O'Brien

Sunday 2 June 2019, 3:45am

Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien has won a record-equalling seventh Derby at Epsom with Anthony Van Dyck ridden by Seamie Heffernan.  Read more »

Four winners for Tommy Berry at Rosehill

Saturday 1 June 2019, 5:14pm

Tommy Berry has ridden four winners on the Rosehill program but perhaps his best mount finished third.  Read more »

Kenedna to spell after O'Shea Stakes win

Saturday 1 June 2019, 5:03pm

In-form mare Kenenda ended her winter carnival campaign with a flourish when she won the Group Two PJ O'Shea Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Hush Writer makes a big noise at Rosehill

Saturday 1 June 2019, 4:55pm

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have produced a masterful training feat with Hush Writer resuming to win the W J McKell Cup over 2400m at Rosehill.  Read more »

Begood Toya Mother makes it five in a row

Saturday 1 June 2019, 4:48pm

Begood Toya Mother has extended his winning sequence to five by taking out the Ladbrokes Odds Boost Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Four-timer a perfect start to Dunn holiday

Saturday 1 June 2019, 4:01pm

Dwayne Dunn expects Bam's On Fire to head to better company after providing him the last leg of four winners at Caulfield.  Read more »

McGillivray finds Winning Ways in Qld Oaks

Saturday 1 June 2019, 3:53pm

Jockey Matt McGillivray has landed his first Group One success, producing the ride of his life on Winning Ways in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

G1 Tatt's Tiara on the agenda for Multaja

Saturday 1 June 2019, 3:31pm

Trainer James Cummings will consider a start in the Group One Tatt's Tiara for Multaja after the filly's explosive win in the Helen Coughlan Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Up-for-sale Bandipur scores at Caulfield

Saturday 1 June 2019, 2:57pm

Consistent Godolphin galloper Bandipur has added to his record, claiming the MRC Members Renewal Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Redouble returns to form in Spear Chief

Saturday 1 June 2019, 2:52pm

Sydney gelding Redouble has returned to form, giving himself an outside chance of a Stradbroke Handicap start.  Read more »

Plague Stone set for rematch with Zoustyle

Saturday 1 June 2019, 2:09pm

Plague Stone has earned a return bout with unbeaten gelding Zoustyle after defeating older sprinters to win the Lightning Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

O'Shea chases another Stradbroke Handicap

Saturday 1 June 2019, 1:44pm

Trainer John O'Shea has a chance to win a second Group One Stradbroke Handicap with a three-year-old filly after Pretty In Pink's Doomben win.  Read more »

Exceedance beaten, not bowed at Rosehill

Saturday 1 June 2019, 1:37pm

Two-year-old Exceedance has shown enough in his close third behind Splintex at Rosehill to give connections confidence he is a star in the making.  Read more »

Dogmatic scores easy victory at Caulfield

Saturday 1 June 2019, 1:17pm

Trainer Richard Laming will resist the temptation of a trip to Darwin with Dogmatic, preferring to stay in Melbourne chasing the good prize money on offer.  Read more »

The Astrologist scores tough Caulfield win

Saturday 1 June 2019, 12:25pm

After being headed early in the straight, The Astrologist has fought back to claim the Whisky Wine & Fire Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Mark Newnham lands interstate 2YO treble

Saturday 1 June 2019, 12:20pm

Trainer Mark Newnham has trained three two-year-old winners in Brisbane and Sydney after Diamond Thunder won at Doomben.  Read more »

Bangkok can claim emotional Derby win

Saturday 1 June 2019, 8:12am

Bangkok will bid to fulfil the vision of his late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in the Derby.  Read more »

Anapurna foils Pink Dogwood in epic Oaks

Saturday 1 June 2019, 7:59am

Frankie Dettori has steered the John Gosden-trained Anapurna to a thrilling victory in the Oaks at Epsom.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen to join Chris Waller stable

Friday 31 May 2019, 5:19pm

Owner Bob Peters has announced star Perth filly Arcadia Queen will join Chris Waller's Sydney stable with the Everest and Golden Eagle among her targets.  Read more »

Kenedna to continue mares' good run

Friday 31 May 2019, 5:02pm

Kenedna is set to continue the resurgence of mares in winter carnival races when she tackles the Group Two O'Shea Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

QRIC's Tracey Pelling resigns

Friday 31 May 2019, 4:41pm

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission integrity investigation manager Tracey Pelling has resigned to take up a job in Victoria.  Read more »

In Her Time to run for Inglis in Everest

Friday 31 May 2019, 4:41pm

Dual Group One-winning mare, the Kris Lees-trained In Her Time, will run for auction house William Inglis in the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Cath's Village finds form in her new shoes

Friday 31 May 2019, 3:51pm

The Kevin Corstens-trained Cath's Village will be shooting for a fourth straight win when she runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Blinkers go on Lees filly at Rosehill

Friday 31 May 2019, 3:31pm

Trainer Kris Lees has made a key gear change to three-year-old Reginae who will chase her second city win of the season at Rosehill.  Read more »

Handsome Thief on comeback trail

Friday 31 May 2019, 3:07pm

Former top sprinter Handsome Thief is getting back to his happy place as he prepares to start his winter campaign at Doomben.  Read more »

Berry big fan of boom youngster

Friday 31 May 2019, 2:46pm

A two-year-old who scored a breathtaking win on debut headlines a stellar book of Rosehill rides for in-form jockey Tommy Berry.  Read more »

On The White Turf gets Qld Oaks start

Friday 31 May 2019, 2:31pm

Sydney filly On The White Turf has gained a start in the Queensland Oaks after Belle Roc suffered a trackwork injury.  Read more »

Caulfield class rise for William Thomas

Friday 31 May 2019, 2:19pm

After victory in a restricted race at his most recent outing, William Thomas faces a class rise at Caulfield which will be offset with a weight drop.  Read more »

Jockey Jeff Lloyd confirms retirement

Friday 31 May 2019, 1:54pm

Champion jockey Jeff Lloyd has set a date for his retirement after the Brisbane winter carnival.  Read more »

Eric slips into stakes racing at Doomben

Friday 31 May 2019, 8:58am

The unlikely named Eric The Eel can earn himself a Group One start if he races well at Doomben.  Read more »

Queen to unveil Piggott bronze at Epsom

Friday 31 May 2019, 8:37am

The Queen will unveil a bronze life-size statue of nine-time Derby-winning jockey Lester Piggott at Epsom.  Read more »

Sir Dragonet heads O'Brien Derby assault

Friday 31 May 2019, 7:08am

Chester Vase winner Sir Dragonet heads trainer Aidan O'Brien's seven runners in a field of 13 declared for the Derby at Epsom.  Read more »

Racehorse owner Damion Flower refused bail

Thursday 30 May 2019, 3:18pm

High-profile racehorse owner and accused drug smuggler Damion Flower has been denied bail despite family members offering more than $3 million in surety.  Read more »

Cup to test Writer's spring credentials

Thursday 30 May 2019, 2:25pm

Fresh from a midweek treble, Tulloch Lodge will bring a European flavour to Rosehill when Hush Writer resumes over a staying trip in the McKell Cup.  Read more »

Boom or bust for Caulfield Cup winner

Thursday 30 May 2019, 2:14pm

Boom Time will be racing for his career when he lines up at Caulfield, the scene of his greatest triumph.  Read more »

Girls day out for trainer Tony Gollan

Thursday 30 May 2019, 12:55pm

Tony Gollan hopes the stable's juvenile fillies can step up at Doomben to help him continue his good winter campaign.  Read more »

Algadon Miss to step up at Caulfield

Thursday 30 May 2019, 12:44pm

Trainer Matt Laurie is hoping Algadon Miss can extend her winning sequence to four when she lines up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Niccanova to start despite barrier

Thursday 30 May 2019, 12:20pm

Niccanova will start from a wide barrier in the Spear Chief Stakes at Doomben as he chases a place in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Brenton Avdulla up for Group One return

Thursday 30 May 2019, 12:04pm

A strong gallop by Aliferous this week indicates the filly is ready to give Brenton Avdulla a winning Group One ride on his return from Japan.  Read more »

Quinton laments depth of 2YO ranks

Thursday 30 May 2019, 11:54am

Two of the more promising young horses in Ron Quinton's stable, Sun Patch and Ljungberg, will kick off their latest campaigns at Rosehill.  Read more »

Havlin to ride Mehdaayih in English Oaks

Thursday 30 May 2019, 11:04am

Robert Havlin retains the ride on Mehdaayih as she faces 13 rivals in the Oaks at Epsom.  Read more »

Winter Bride back to favourite track

Thursday 30 May 2019, 10:49am

Talented sprinting mare Winter Bride returns to her favourite track when she runs in the Group Two Moreton Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Enable to miss Royal Ascot

Thursday 30 May 2019, 6:42am

Enable is set to make her long-awaited return in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown after connections ruled out an appearance at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Group 1 star Global Glamour makes $1.55m

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 5:45pm

Global Glamour, twice a Group One winner for training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, has sold for $1.55 million at auction.  Read more »

Ballarat card switched to synthetic track

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 5:20pm

The new Ballarat synthetic track has proved its worth as it stages another transferred turf meeting.  Read more »

Ramdhani to head ATC racetracks management

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 4:25pm

The void left by the retirement of long-serving Australian Turf Club official Lindsay Murphy has been filled with Nevesh Ramdhani announced as his replacement.  Read more »

Queensland Derby option for Mahis Angel

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 4:11pm

A start in the Queensland Derby or a Darwin campaign are options for Mahis Angel after an impressive win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Jim Conlan takes over Singapore champion

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 4:05pm

Former Singapore Horse of the Year Debt Collector is relocating to Australia and will be trained by Jim Conlan.  Read more »

German import set to kick off at Caulfield

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 2:48pm

German import Beau Balmain will give his new trainer Jim Conlan a look at his potential when he makes his Australian debut at Caulfield.  Read more »

Apprentice Miki Nakao in first metro win

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 2:46pm

Miki Nakao's first city winner has carried on a 50-year-old record for her master Pat Duff.  Read more »

Jason Benbow hospitalised after Sale fall

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 2:38pm

Jason Benbow has been injured in a race fall at Sale with the jockey taken to hospital.  Read more »

Horse owner Flower sent 'coded messages'

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 2:19pm

Racehorse owner Damion Flower's role in an alleged Sydney Airport cocaine importation operation was similar to being a principal, a court has heard.  Read more »

Trainers hope age no barrier in McKell Cup

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 1:30pm

Horse racing is an industry focused on speed and precocity, but a couple of 10-year-olds will buck that trend when they contest a stakes race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tyzone right on edge of Stradbroke start

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 1:17pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds hopes at least one horse above Tyzone in the ballot will drop out, giving him a Stradbroke Handicap start.  Read more »

Begood Toya Mother to extend picket fence

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 1:09pm

Begood Toya Mother will chase a fifth straight win at Caulfield before a break and a return for bigger spring riches.  Read more »

Ipswich Cup day tickets in pre-sales boom

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 12:36pm

The Ipswich Turf Club says it is all systems go to run its Cup meeting with 10,000 pre sales already despite construction on a new grandstand.  Read more »

Oaks emotions run high for Winning Ways

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 10:48am

Winning Ways, who was raced by the late Paul Makin, will carry the successful owner's colours in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Capacity field to run in Queensland Oaks

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 10:34am

A full field of 16 plus five emergencies is set to contest the Group One Queensland Oaks at Doomben.  Read more »

Two Qld trainers fined over arsenic swabs

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 10:22am

Queensland stewards have indicated they will take a tougher stance on arsenic cases, fining two trainers.  Read more »

Winx honoured in special Doomben promotion

Wednesday 29 May 2019, 9:59am

Champion mare Winx is to be honoured at Doomben's Queensland Oaks meeting to mark her first Group One win .  Read more »

Missrock sells for $2.3m at broodmare sale

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 5:40pm

The sales ring at the National Broodmare Sale at the Gold Coast has lit up with the sale of Fastnet Rock mare Missrock for $2.3 million.  Read more »

King's Champ in strong Rosehill 2yo race

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 5:34pm

Last-start Scone winner King's Champ will take on a strong late season field of two-year-olds at Rosehill.  Read more »

Star Freedman pair heading off for spells

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 5:23pm

Santa Ana Lane and Steel Prince will head to the spelling paddock with trainer Anthony Freedman to plan their paths to the spring.  Read more »

Roaring Lion's stud book full at Cambridge

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 4:19pm

European champion Roaring Lion, who will stand at New Zealand's Cambridge Stud in the spring, is fully subscribed for his first season.  Read more »

Import Bag Raider set to run at Caulfield

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 4:13pm

An ugly vet's report did not deter trainer Scott Cameron from taking a punt on Bag Raider who is set to run over 1600m at Caulfield.  Read more »

New Zealand interest in Epsom Derby

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 3:14pm

Anthonyt Van Dyck, a half brother to a New Zealand champion sprinter, is among the leading contenders for the Derby at Epsom.  Read more »

Mr Quickie right for Queensland Derby tilt

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 2:46pm

Mr Quickie is set to travel to Brisbane for the Queensland Derby after impressing trainer Phillip Stokes with his right-handed gallops at Pakenham.  Read more »

Sam Kavanagh has sentence reduced

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 2:30pm

Disqualified trainer Sam Kavanagh has had his sentence reduced on appeal and could be back as soon as October.  Read more »

Manuel set for Stradbroke after trial

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 12:16pm

Group One winner Manuel has earned himself a crack at the Stradbroke Handicap by winning a Gold Coast trial.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss to defend McKell Cup

Monday 27 May 2019, 6:25pm

Ten-year-old Destiny's Kiss will be out to defend his title in the Listed W J McKell Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Romancer set for 1st-up Caulfield assault

Monday 27 May 2019, 5:37pm

After two solid trials, Romancer is set to have his first run for Grahame Begg when he lines up in a heat of the VRC-CRV Winter Championship at Caulfield.  Read more »

Starcraft's owner Paul Makin dies

Monday 27 May 2019, 5:18pm

Paul Makin, the owner of dual hemisphere Group One winner Starcraft, has died aged 82.  Read more »

Change to Derby prep for Stars Of Carrum

Monday 27 May 2019, 5:06pm

The cancellation of the Cranbourne barrier trials means Stars Of Carrum will go to Brisbane to run in the P J O'Shea Stakes ahead of the Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Cumani pair to chase Oaks-Derby double

Monday 27 May 2019, 3:08pm

Trainer Matt Cumani is Brisbane-bound as he chases the Queensland Oaks/Derby double with three-year-olds Dunlani and Declares War.  Read more »

The Bostonian faces weighty task

Monday 27 May 2019, 1:27pm

The Bostonian faces a task at the weights if he is to complete a treble of Brisbane's major sprint races in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Jon Snow to stand at stud in NZ

Monday 27 May 2019, 9:58am

Australian Derby winner Jon Snow will stand at Clearview Park Stud in New Zealand's South Island.  Read more »

Hermosa completes 1000 Guineas double

Monday 27 May 2019, 9:38am

Hermosa has completed a Classic double, waltzing away with the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh.  Read more »

Gennady gets the job done at Sandown

Sunday 26 May 2019, 5:48pm

Gennady has followed up a narrow Mornington win with an all-the-way victory when stepped up in distance at Sandown.  Read more »

Sir Lopez too strong in Australian Steeple

Sunday 26 May 2019, 5:18pm

A cool ride by Richard Cully has landed trainer Patrick Payne another feature jumps race win with Sir Lopez in the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

John Allen jumps to another Sandown double

Sunday 26 May 2019, 4:49pm

Chequered Flag has given jockey John Allen another rare double, a win over jumps after an earlier victory on the flat at Sandown.  Read more »

J J Atkins poser for Garibaldi

Sunday 26 May 2019, 2:13pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is weighing up whether to run Garibaldi in the Group One J J Atkins Stakes.  Read more »

Stokes has spring goals for Eclair Breeze

Sunday 26 May 2019, 1:18pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes will send Eclair Breeze for a short break after her maiden win at Sandown with the spring in mind.  Read more »

Excellent start to new-look Andrew Ramsden

Sunday 26 May 2019, 1:11pm

The VRC hopes to build on the new-look Andrew Ramsden Stakes with more prize money and status for the race which offers a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption.  Read more »

Pike to chase more Group One glory

Sunday 26 May 2019, 12:07pm

New Zealand trainer Tony Pike is set to chase more Group One wins in Queensland with Our Intrigue in the Oaks.  Read more »

Talented Spaceboy to return at Rosehill

Sunday 26 May 2019, 11:30am

Trainer Gary Portelli is hoping a patient ride on Spaceboy can help the youngster replicate his recent barrier trial success.  Read more »

New stewards appointed to QRIC

Sunday 26 May 2019, 11:17am

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has boosted its ranks with the appointment of two experienced stewards.  Read more »

Ben Currie's lawyers argue for fines

Sunday 26 May 2019, 9:54am

Lawyers for Queensland trainer Ben Currie are likely to argue precedent sentences for charges he faces include fines.  Read more »

Phoenix Of Spain rises to Guineas win

Sunday 26 May 2019, 8:09am

The Charlie Hills-trained Phoenix Of Spain has upstaged Too Darn Hot to win the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.  Read more »

Jason Collett to miss Stradbroke Hcp day

Saturday 25 May 2019, 5:59pm

Jason Collet will miss Stradbroke Handicap day in Brisbane because of a suspension which soured his treble at Randwick.  Read more »

Steel Prince nails Cup berth in narrow win

Saturday 25 May 2019, 5:13pm

The Anthony Freedman-trained Steel Prince has won a ballot-free exemption into the Melbourne Cup with a nose win in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington.  Read more »

Military Zone lands plunge in G3 Classic

Saturday 25 May 2019, 5:02pm

A Stradbroke Handicap start or a spell are options co-trainer Peter Snowden will weigh up with Military Zone after he won the Fred Best Classic at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Nobu continues path to Queensland Derby

Saturday 25 May 2019, 4:25pm

The Chris Waller-trained Nobu has cemented his claims for the Queensland Derby with his win over 2000 metres at Randwick.  Read more »

Order Of Command wins again at Flemington

Saturday 25 May 2019, 4:05pm

In-form sprinter Order Of Command has continued the good run of the Danny O'Brien stable taking out the Listed Straight Six at Flemington.  Read more »

The Bostonian wins G1 Kingsford Smith Cup

Saturday 25 May 2019, 3:44pm

The Bostonian has won the Kingsford Smith Cup to bring up back-to-back Group One victories during the Queensland winter carnival.  Read more »

Popular grey The Candy Man wins Group 3

Saturday 25 May 2019, 3:34pm

Popular stayer The Candy Man made it seven wins in a row and strengthened his Brisbane Cup claims when he won the Group Three Premier's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Prince Fawaz favourite for G1 JJ Atkins

Saturday 25 May 2019, 3:06pm

Prince Fawaz has won at Randwick to stamp his claims for the J J Atkins Stakes in Brisbane, the season's final Group One race for two-year-olds.  Read more »