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Mark Newnham confident of Derby success
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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'
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Dublin
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Dublin
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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 »