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Extra Brut to find new home in Hong Kong
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 6:00pm
Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut will get the chance to win another Derby after his sale to Hong Kong. Read more »
Trainer Richard Cully lands Sandown prize
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 5:37pm
Dual-licence holder Richard Cully landed his first winner as a trainer at Sandown as he continues his career as a jumps jockey through the winter months. Read more »
Not Enough Effort scores again at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 5:09pm
Trainer Sharyn Trolove will consider giving unbeaten three-year-old Not Enough Effort a break following his victory in the Blue Star Print Handicap at Sandown. Read more »
Classique Legend confirmed for Everest bid
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 4:56pm
The Les Bridge-trained Classique Legend is the second horse to be confirmed for a spot in this year's $14 million The Everest. Read more »
Unbeaten Moldova set for first stakes test
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 4:36pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien expects Moldova to be hard to beat again when the two-year-old filly steps up to stakes grade for the first time at Caulfield. Read more »
Youngsters steal show in Canterbury wins
Sydney
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 4:32pm
California Zimbol and Discharged have underlined their potential with on-pace wins at Canterbury. Read more »
Snowzone continues rich winning tradition
Gold Coast
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 4:19pm
Two-year-old Snowzone's Gold Coast victory continued a family tradition as he was the 10th foal of his dam Snowdrift to win a race. Read more »
Lees relies on weight of numbers for Scone
Sydney
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 4:15pm
It has been a significant week for trainer Kris Lees and the party isn't over yet with a host of stakes runners at Scone and a ticket in the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Sandown winner Asgard Massif on the market
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 2:54pm
Trainer John Sadler expects to see Sandown winner Asgard Massif leave his stable as the gelding's owner goes about reducing his thoroughbred numbers. Read more »
Mr Quickie on target for Derby assignment
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 2:04pm
The South Australian Derby has been the aim for Mr Quickie and trainer Phillip Stokes says he cannot fault the gelding in the lead-up to the race. Read more »
Doomben improving for Group One meeting
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 1:18pm
Track manager Jim Roberts is confident the track will be rated good for the 10,000 meeting despite rain last week. Read more »
Scone carnival concept a winner: O'Shea
Sydney
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 12:37pm
Sydney trainer John O'Shea is looking forward to the Scone carnival and believes there is room for more feature Saturday race meetings in regional areas. Read more »
Outback Barbie chases history in 10,000
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 12:27pm
Outback Barbie is aiming to become only the second three-year-old filly to win the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Sydney sprinters headline Doomben 10,000
Sydney
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 12:02pm
Nature Strip and Osborne Bulls are among 13 horses to accept for the Doomben 10,000, the premier weight-for-age sprint of the Brisbane winter carnival. Read more »
Ipswich racetrack set for remedial work
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 11:46am
Racing Queensland will undertake remedial work on the Ipswich racetrack but other plans for provincial course have been scrapped. Read more »
Jockey Pat Smullen announces retirement
London
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 7:14am
Multiple Group One-winning Irish rider Pat Smullen has announced his retirement from the saddle on medical advice. Read more »
No Preakness for Kentucky Derby winner
Louisville
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 6:16am
Kentucky Derby winner Country House has a cough and will not run in the Preakness Stakes ruling the Triple Crown out of play. Read more »
Ben Smith faces stewards over cobalt
Sydney
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 7:18pm
Trainer Ben Smith has fronted a Racing NSW stewards inquiry relating to illegal cobalt levels and giving false evidence. Read more »
Lindsey Smith to set up Warrnambool base
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 7:10pm
With five horse already in Victoria, Lindsey Smith is awaiting the tick of approval from Racing Victoria to take over the Warrnambool stables of Darren Weir. Read more »
Matt Smith to make an impact at Scone
Sydney
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 5:48pm
After missing a planned start in the Hollindale Stakes, Fierce Impact has been diverted to the Scone Cup ahead of a Group One mission in Brisbane. Read more »
Smart returning home chasing a stakes win
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 5:24pm
Caulfield has previously been a happy work place for Canberra trainer Todd Smart who is set to run Washington Towers in the Listed Redoute's Choice Stakes. Read more »
Not Enough Effort right to go at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 3:46pm
Not Enough Effort has put his early bad barrier manners behind him as he aims for three straight in a 1000-metre sprint at Sandown. Read more »
Beefeater joins NZ runners in Brisbane
Sydney
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 2:58pm
Beefeater is another New Zealander in Brisbane looking to snare a stakes race during the Queensland winter carnival. Read more »
Mr Quickie remains favourite for SA Derby
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 2:20pm
Despite drawing in the second half of the field, the Phillip Stokes-trained Mr Quickie remains favourite for the Group One South Australian Derby. Read more »
Kings Will Dream has clean bill of health
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 1:50pm
Having survived a fractured pelvis, Kings Will Dream is enjoying a spell before joining the stables of Chris Waller ahead of a spring campaign. Read more »
Maximum Security Derby appeal denied
Louisville
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 8:39am
Racing authorities have denied an appeal by Maximum Security's owner against the colt's Derby disqualification saying stewards are not subject to such action. Read more »
Slow progress for injured Michael Hackett
Sydney
Monday 6 May 2019, 7:24pm
Injured country NSW jockey Michael Hackett remains in Liverpool Hospital where he is making progress in his recovery.. Read more »
Moldova heads Redoute's Choice Stakes noms
Melbourne
Monday 6 May 2019, 6:11pm
The Listed Redoute's Choice Stakes for two-year-olds at Caulfield has attracted 23 nominations including the filly Moldova who is unbeaten from two starts. Read more »
Tom Melbourne, Destiny's Kiss for Scone
Sydney
Monday 6 May 2019, 5:52pm
Crowd favourites Tom Melbourne and Destiny's Kiss head the entries for the Listed Scone Cup. Read more »
Douglas, Thornton with Derby opportunities
Melbourne
Monday 6 May 2019, 5:33pm
Clayton Douglas and Damien Thornton will be among the jockeys chasing their first Group One wins when they ride two of the main South Australian Derby chances. Read more »
Experience to help Oh Five Glory
Brisbane
Monday 6 May 2019, 4:39pm
Trainer Peter Hulbert hopes race experience can help OhFive Glory win her first Group Two race at Doomben. Read more »
Decision pending on Furrion's next move
Melbourne
Monday 6 May 2019, 4:29pm
Trainer David Hayes says a decision is pending whether Furrion heads to the paddock or presses on to run in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes later this month. Read more »
Blake Shinn to ride NZ 3yo Vigor Winner
Sydney
Monday 6 May 2019, 2:25pm
New Zealand trainer Lauren Brennan is thrilled to have saecured Blak Shinn to ride three-year-old Vigor Winner when he makes his Brisbane debut. Read more »
Ben Currie horses moved to other trainers
Brisbane
Monday 6 May 2019, 2:05pm
Queensland stewards have allowed 26 horses to be moved from Ben Currie's stables to other trainers with some nominated for upcoming races. Read more »
Tony Gollan considers options for 3yos
Brisbane
Monday 6 May 2019, 12:56pm
Trainer Tony Gollan is sorting out the options for star three-year-olds Ef Troop and Zoustyle after rain thwarted their scheduled returns. Read more »
Oliver to ride Steel Prince in Ramsden
Melbourne
Monday 6 May 2019, 12:40pm
Damien Oliver has been booked to ride in-form Steel Prince in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes, a race offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption to the winner. Read more »
Preakness doubt for Maximum Security
Louisville
Monday 6 May 2019, 7:29am
Maximum Security's owner Gary West is considering appeal options after the colt's disqualification from the Kentucky Derby. Read more »
Hermosa lands Guineas double for O'Brien
London
Monday 6 May 2019, 6:43am
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has completed another Classic double with Hermosa adding the 1000 Guineas to Magna Grecia's 2000 Guineas triumph at Newmarket. Read more »
Warren's spring hopes for Rosemont fillies
Melbourne
Sunday 5 May 2019, 5:33pm
Brooklyn Hustle has started pre-training as she begins the build-up towards her next campaign while her trainer Jason Warren also has spring hopes for Knowles. Read more »
Speedster Deploy ready for Scone return
Sydney
Sunday 5 May 2019, 5:25pm
After a couple of problem-plagued preparations, Deploy is now primed to return to his stakes-winning ways beginning at Scone. Read more »
Trainer Stuart Kendrick ready to run
Brisbane
Sunday 5 May 2019, 4:00pm
In-form Caloundra trainer Stuart Kendrick has completed a big week by being named the trainer for a new venture aimed at ready-to-run horses. Read more »
Eurell upbeat about his SA Derby contender
Melbourne
Sunday 5 May 2019, 3:49pm
Trainer Greg Eurell says Star Missile has come through his last-start second well and he believes has a genuine chance in the South Australian Derby. Read more »
Waller respects Bowman's decision to rest
Brisbane
Sunday 5 May 2019, 2:48pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller says he respects jockey Hugh Bowman's decision to have a break and says it will have no impact on his operation. Read more »
O'Brien trains 10th 2000 Guineas winner
London
Sunday 5 May 2019, 10:18am
Magna Grecia has given champion trainer Aidan O'Brien with his 10th victory in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Read more »
Country House wins Kentucky Derby via DQ
Louisville
Sunday 5 May 2019, 9:28am
Long shot Country House has been promoted to first in the Kentucky Derby with the owners of the disqualified Maximum Security considering an appeal. Read more »
X-rays clear Lachlan King of any fractures
Melbourne
Sunday 5 May 2019, 8:47am
X-rays have cleared apprentice Lachlan King of any fractures after a race fall at Flemington. Read more »
Steel Prince wins again, goes for Ramsden
Melbourne
Saturday 4 May 2019, 6:15pm
Steel Prince has made it four wins from as many starts this preparation and the stayer will now target the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Nobu ignites Group 1 Queensland Derby bid
Sydney
Saturday 4 May 2019, 5:39pm
Nobu's Queensland Derby mission is back on track after his comprehensive win at Randwick over stablemates Duchess Of Lennox and Ombudsman. Read more »
Sydney mare Spright claims G1 Sangster
Adelaide
Saturday 4 May 2019, 5:30pm
Sydney mare Spright has come with her trademark whirlwind finish to claim the Sangster Stakes and complete a Group One Adelaide double for jockey Damien Oliver. Read more »
Collett completes double aboard Demerara
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 4:53pm
Demerara will spearhead Godolphin's assault on fillies and mares black-type races during the winter carnival after her victory in the Silk Stocking. Read more »
Lachlan King taken to hospital after fall
Melbourne
Saturday 4 May 2019, 4:43pm
Apprentice Lachlan King has been taken to hospital after a fall in a race at Flemington. Read more »
Princess Jenni wins G1 Australasian Oaks
Adelaide
Saturday 4 May 2019, 4:41pm
The David Brideoake-trained Princess Jenni has responded to Damien Oliver's riding to win the Group One Australasian Oaks in Adelaide. Read more »
Life Less Ordinary takes Hollindale Stakes
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 4:25pm
Trainer Chris Waller has won his third Group Two Hollindale Stakes with Life Less Ordinary who he believes is what Australian racing needs to stay strong. Read more »
Ridgewood Drive stamps Derby credentials
Melbourne
Saturday 4 May 2019, 4:09pm
A convincing win at Flemington over 2000m has set Ridgewood Drive up for a likely shot at the Group One South Australian Derby on a seven-day back-up. Read more »
Pennino delivers a Gr 3 Guineas boilover
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 4:01pm
Pennino has enhanced her reputation as a superior wet-tracker in winning the Group Three Gold Coast Guineas in a boilover result. Read more »
Zonk gives Williams first Saturday winner
Sydney
Saturday 4 May 2019, 3:36pm
Apprentice Chris Williams has ridden his first Saturday winner at Randwick, steering Zonk for his boss Les Bridge. Read more »
Coldstone lifts Gollan spirits in Cup win
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 3:13pm
Coldstone's has won the Australian Turf Club Cup for Tony Gollan on a day the trainer had scratch star three-year-old Zoustyle. Read more »
Fastnet Tempest survives protest to win
Melbourne
Saturday 4 May 2019, 2:51pm
Fastnet Tempest has had to survive a protest from the rider of runner-up Addictive Nature to claim his first win in more than a year at Flemington. Read more »
Four riders fall, Ipswich card called off
Brisbane
Saturday 4 May 2019, 2:26pm
Jockeys escaped serious injury after a four-horse fall over the line at Ipswich but the meeting has been abandoned. Read more »
Fidelia impresses Brown in Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 4 May 2019, 2:15pm
Fidelia has finished strongly to come from last to win a 1410m race for three-year-old fillies at Flemington, impressing apprentice Ethan Brown. Read more »
Splintex breaks through at second start
Sydney
Saturday 4 May 2019, 2:04pm
The Mark Newnham-trained Splintex has backed up a solid third on debut with victory in the two-year-old maiden at Randwick. Read more »
Gary Newham finds Winning Ways in Bracelet
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 1:43pm
Gary Newham has continued his success with Winning Ways who is Oaks bound after winning the Gold Coast Bracelet. Read more »
Million-dollar colt too strong in Classic
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 1:09pm
Stronger has lived up to his name when he overhauled the odds-on favourite Accession to win the Group Three Ken Russell Memorial Classic at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Serengeti Empress wins Kentucky Oaks
Louisville
Saturday 4 May 2019, 12:53pm
Serengeti Empress has bounced back from a bleeding attack at her previous start to lead all the way in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Read more »
Moldova stays unbeaten with Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 4 May 2019, 12:51pm
The Danny O'Brien-trained two-year-old Moldova has backed up a debut win at Bendigo with another victory at Flemington to remain unbeaten from two starts. Read more »
The Lord Mayor salutes in Gold Coast Cup
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 12:31pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller has continued his domination of Queensland staying races with The Lord Mayor winning the Gold Coast Cup. Read more »
The Candy Man set to chase stakes races
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 May 2019, 11:56am
Comeback galloper The Candy Man earned a crack at stakes races after scoring his fifth win in a row at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Currie asks for clarity on racing charges
Brisbane
Saturday 4 May 2019, 11:15am
Lawyers for trainer Ben Currie have filed a judicial review application on a ban and asked stewards for clarity of two unrelated convictions. Read more »
Hugh Bowman calls time on the season
Sydney
Saturday 4 May 2019, 7:41am
Hugh Bowman has confirmed he will not ride again until the new season after an exhausting few months including the farewell campaign of champion Winx. Read more »
Pierata to stay in training for Everest
Sydney
Saturday 4 May 2019, 7:25am
Aquis Farm has announced Pierata's stud career has been deferred and the All Aged Stakes winner will be aimed at The Everest. Read more »
Berry guides Abdon to Wagga Gold Cup win
Melbourne
Friday 3 May 2019, 6:15pm
Tommy Berry has steered the Chris Waller-trained Abdon to victory in the Listed Wagga Wagga Gold Cup, the feature race of the two-day carnival. Read more »
Lindsay Park pair after Flemington success
Melbourne
Friday 3 May 2019, 5:59pm
Gold Mag and Royal Thunder will line up for Lindsay Park chasing success in the Apache Cat Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Sir Barnabus to stay Cup distance
Brisbane
Friday 3 May 2019, 5:40pm
Deagon stayer Sir Barnabus will appreciate the 2400m of the new Gold Coast Cup race. Read more »
Galaxy Raider set for Flemington return
Melbourne
Friday 3 May 2019, 5:28pm
Trainer Grahame Begg has bided his time with Galaxy Raider in recent weeks, waiting for what he thinks is an ideal race for the gelding's return at Flemington. Read more »
Dream Circle to make debut at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 3 May 2019, 5:19pm
Trainer David Payne is hoping to put a trying time behind him, starting with Dream Circle at Randwick. Read more »
Hugh Bowman stands down from Gold Coast
Sydney
Friday 3 May 2019, 4:58pm
Winx's jockey Hugh Bowman has stood himself down from riding, saying he is exhausted and needs a spell. Read more »
Daniel Bowman hits the road
Melbourne
Friday 3 May 2019, 4:26pm
After success playing on his home track at Warrnambool, trainer Daniel Bowman is splitting his team in search of more winners. Read more »
Ben Currie faces possible disqualification
Brisbane
Friday 3 May 2019, 3:43pm
Trainer Ben Currie faces a possible disqualification after being found guilty of two counts of bringing racing into disrepute. Read more »
Douglas switches to flat at the Gold Coast
Melbourne
Friday 3 May 2019, 2:53pm
Clayton Douglas will attempt to add to his feature flat race record when he rides three Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained horses on the Gold Coast. Read more »
Mahogany Challenge to begin at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 3 May 2019, 2:43pm
A 2000m-race at Flemington will kick off the Mahogany Challenge, a series of staying races for three-year-olds spanning the next two months. Read more »
Divine Quality fresh for Adelaide G1 race
Melbourne
Friday 3 May 2019, 2:23pm
Divine Quality heads into the Group One TAB Classic off a let-up with trainer Robbie Griffiths hopeful the talented mare will produce a big run fresh. Read more »
Ben Currie owners stopped from transfer
Brisbane
Friday 3 May 2019, 2:08pm
Lawyers for trainer Ben Currie have complained stewards are wrongly stopping owners transferring their horses to other trainers, disrupting their programs. Read more »
Boomsara to add to Gold Coast record
Brisbane
Friday 3 May 2019, 1:20pm
Boomsara takes a great record at the Gold Coast into his bid to win the Group Three Gold Coast Guineas for three-year-olds. Read more »
Pace the purpose for Birchley runner
Brisbane
Friday 3 May 2019, 1:06pm
Trainer Liam BIrchley wants a genuine pace to give Fit For Purpose his best chance in the Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Bob Baffert favoured to win 6th Derby
Louisville
Friday 3 May 2019, 8:10am
Trainer Bob Baffert now has the first three in the market for the Kentucky Derby after the scratching of Omaha Beach as he chases a record-equalling sixth win. Read more »
Ben Allen hit with 22 meeting suspension
Warrnambool
Thursday 2 May 2019, 6:02pm
Jockey Ben Allen has been suspended for using the whip 11 times before the 100m mark in his winning ride on Akamon at Warrnambool. Read more »
Mirette set for Oaks challenge in Adelaide
Melbourne
Thursday 2 May 2019, 6:01pm
The Australasian Oaks has been the autumn aim for Mirette and trainer Archie Alexander believes the filly has had an ideal preparation for the Group One race. Read more »
Furrion gets job done in Warrnambool Cup
Warrnambool
Thursday 2 May 2019, 5:41pm
Furrion will be set on a spring campaign after taking out the Warrnambool Cup for jockey John Allen and Lindsay Park. Read more »
Top Striker draws badly again at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 2 May 2019, 5:03pm
Trainer Greg Hickman believes last-start winner Top Striker's record could be so much better if he had drawn better barriers throughout his career. Read more »
Zed Em outstays rivals to win Grand Annual
Warrnambool
Thursday 2 May 2019, 4:56pm
Zed Em has turned the tables on Gold Medals in the Grand Annual Steeplechase to give trainer Patrick Payne a fourth win in the 5500m-race. Read more »
Mare to strut her stuff at the Gold Coast
Brisbane
Thursday 2 May 2019, 4:45pm
Darktown Strutter will be out to maintain her unbeaten record over the Gold Coast 900m-course in the Bat Out of Hell. Read more »
Silk Stocking target for new partnership
Brisbane
Thursday 2 May 2019, 3:54pm
The new Anderson-Heathcote training partnership will have its first black-type runner when Femme Fireball runs in the Silk Stocking at the Gold Coast. Read more »
The Goodwood a possibility for Halvorsen
Melbourne
Thursday 2 May 2019, 2:41pm
The Group One Goodwood in Adelaide is among the upcoming options for three-year-old Halvorsen who will first chase another city win in Melbourne at Flemington. Read more »
Chequered Flag strolls home in Bool hurdle
Warrnambool
Thursday 2 May 2019, 2:15pm
Chequered Flag has made a triumphant return to jumps racing, recording an easy win in the Champion Novice Hurdle at Warrnambool. Read more »
Begg hopes Miss Siska form line holds
Brisbane
Thursday 2 May 2019, 1:55pm
Trainer Grahame Begg hopes Miss Siska can follow the same form line as the most recent Hollindale Stakes winner Oregon's Day. Read more »
Promising signs for jockey Michael Hackett
Sydney
Thursday 2 May 2019, 1:34pm
There are promising signs for injured jockey Michael Hackett, one of three riders involved in a fall at Tomingley in central-western NSW. Read more »
Jim Byrne rides trackwork after injury
Brisbane
Thursday 2 May 2019, 1:12pm
Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne has taken the first step back from injury by riding trackwork at Eagle Farm. Read more »
RQ denies more Ben Currie nominations
Brisbane
Thursday 2 May 2019, 1:03pm
Racing Queensland has rejected trainer Ben Currie's nominations for all meetings for the next few days. Read more »
Jockey Rob David suspended at Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Thursday 2 May 2019, 12:48pm
Failing to provide a urine sample at the Warrnambool carnival has cost jockey Rob David a four-month suspension. Read more »
Another bad barrier for Rocknavar
Brisbane
Thursday 2 May 2019, 9:17am
Trainer Matt Dunn believes filly Rocknavar is not getting the chance to show her best because of a series of bad barrier draws. Read more »