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Sunlight to face biggest challenge yet

Tuesday 2 April 2019, 11:01am

Star filly Sunlight will face her biggest challenge yet in TJ Smith Stakes, according to trainer Tony McEvoy.  Read more »

Alizee outright favourite for Doncaster

Tuesday 2 April 2019, 10:46am

Alizee is the favourite for the Doncaster Mile after drawing a midfield barrier in the $3 million race at Randwick.  Read more »

Full field for $3m Doncaster Mile

Tuesday 2 April 2019, 9:53am

The $3 million Doncaster Mile on the first day of The Championships at Randwick has drawn a full field.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist to add to Group One record

Monday 1 April 2019, 6:35pm

Trapeze Artist heads to his defence of the TJ Smith Stakes in great order off the back of a winning barrier trial.  Read more »

Two Derby contenders for Mike Moroney

Monday 1 April 2019, 6:29pm

Trainer Mike Moroney is set to have two leading chances in the Australian Derby, with Chapada and Arrogant going into the race off Rosehill Guineas placings.  Read more »

Winx clash ruled out for in-form Avilius

Monday 1 April 2019, 5:11pm

Godolphin has announced dual Group One winner Avilius will head for a spell, ruling out a clash with Winx in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Mr Quickie to continue path to SA Derby

Monday 1 April 2019, 5:05pm

A 1600m-race for three-year-olds at Caulfield is the next step towards the South Australian Derby for Mr Quickie who has won his past six starts.  Read more »

Apprentice Nothdurft gets Weetwood chance

Monday 1 April 2019, 4:09pm

Apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has regained the ride on Mr Marbellouz in the Listed Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Cummings set for strong hand in G1 Sires'

Monday 1 April 2019, 4:05pm

Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi and runner-up Microphone are among the James Cummings-trained juveniles in line to run in the Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Chris Waller attacks Toowoomba Cup

Monday 1 April 2019, 1:50pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller is likely to have four runners in the $150,000 Toowoomba Cup.  Read more »

Murray Baker could have two Derby runners

Sunday 31 March 2019, 5:52pm

Veteran New Zealand trainer Murray Baker could have two runners as he targets a fifth Australian Derby.  Read more »

Begg changes plans with Our Libretto

Sunday 31 March 2019, 3:51pm

The Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield has become the new target for lightly raced mare Our Libretto.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie keeps on winning

Sunday 31 March 2019, 3:50pm

Trainer Ben Currie has completed a successful month while he trains on a stay pending the hearing of serious charges against him.  Read more »

Quiet Doncaster day for Chris Waller

Sunday 31 March 2019, 3:45pm

Trainer Chris Waller will have a quiet start to The Championships with his Group One hopes centred on the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Australian mare Houtzen settles in to UK

Sunday 31 March 2019, 2:00pm

Star Gold Coast mare Houtzen has settled in well in England as she prepares to tackle Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Randwick test for Sunlight before TJ Smith

Sunday 31 March 2019, 1:44pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy will give Sunlight a hit-out at Randwick as the filly prepares for a start in the Group One TJ Smith.  Read more »

Thunder Snow wins second World Cup

Sunday 31 March 2019, 10:39am

Thunder Snow has became the first dual winner of the Dubai World Cup in a thrilling finish to the Meydan showpiece.  Read more »

Appo outed on sexual harassment charge

Sunday 31 March 2019, 9:30am

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has published reasons for confirming a stewards' penalty for jockey Beau Appo on sexual harassment charges.  Read more »

Japan's Almond Eye wins Group One in Dubai

Sunday 31 March 2019, 9:21am

Japanese superstar filly Almond Eye has maintained her unbeaten record with a facile success in the Dubai Turf at Meydan.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter wins

Sunday 31 March 2019, 8:56am

Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter has got the better of Godolphin stablemate Ispolini to make a winning return in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan.  Read more »

Viddora fourth in Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai

Sunday 31 March 2019, 8:14am

Australian mare Viddora has finished fourth in the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai won by Godolphin's Blue Point at Meydan.  Read more »

James McDonald enjoys day out at Rosehill

Saturday 30 March 2019, 6:55pm

James McDonald has taken riding honours at Rosehill with a stakes race treble of two Group One wins and Mister Sea Wolf's Doncaster Prelude victory.  Read more »

Mystery Love earns spell after Guineas win

Saturday 30 March 2019, 5:59pm

Mystery Love is heading for a spell with the spring in mind after collecting black-type in the Listed Bendigo Guineas.  Read more »

Haripour lands the Golden Mile at Bendigo

Saturday 30 March 2019, 5:21pm

Haripour has taken out the Golden Mile at Bendigo at his second start for the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »

Sydneysider Tonsor could return for winter

Saturday 30 March 2019, 4:47pm

Jockey Robbie Fradd is keen for Sydney galloper Tonsor to return for the winter carnival after his brilliant win at Doomben.  Read more »

Avilius wins the Group One Tancred Stakes

Saturday 30 March 2019, 4:41pm

Avilius has won the Tancred Stakes to complete a Group One weight-for-age double during the Golden Slipper carnival.  Read more »

Siren's Fury claims Star Kingdom Stakes

Saturday 30 March 2019, 4:29pm

It was down to the wire but Siren's Fury has won the Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Waller pulls the right rein with Elleegant

Saturday 30 March 2019, 4:01pm

Classy filly Verry Elleegant has responded to some key changes and confirmed her Oaks credentials with a brilliant win in the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bullish Brown helps Gem shine at Rosehill

Saturday 30 March 2019, 3:44pm

A positive ride by Corey Brown has helped Invincible Gem break a winning drought in the Group Two Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Miss Siska wins first-up for Grahame Begg

Saturday 30 March 2019, 3:35pm

Stable newcomer Miss Siska has scored an impressive first-up win for Graham Begg in the Bendigo Gold Bracelet.  Read more »

Yourdeel completes NZ juvenile G1 double

Saturday 30 March 2019, 3:27pm

Yourdeel has cemented his position as New Zealand's best two-year-old with victory in the Group One Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Prince Of Sussex impressive in Bendigo win

Saturday 30 March 2019, 2:26pm

A $1 million race at Caulfield has become the focus for trainer Matt Laurie after the impressive win of Prince Of Sussex in the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo.  Read more »

Early Rosehill double for Tulloch Lodge

Saturday 30 March 2019, 1:53pm

Rosehill winner Bellevue Hill will get his chance in a Group One race after missing a start in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Consistent Le Juge heads for winter riches

Saturday 30 March 2019, 1:48pm

Le Juge will be rewarded for his consistency with a chance to tackle the winter carnival after his Doomben win.  Read more »

Mandela Effect keeps Brunton fires burning

Saturday 30 March 2019, 1:15pm

Mandela Effect has won eight of his past 10 starts with his Tasmanian trainer Scott Brunton thinking of a winter trip to Queensland with the gelding.  Read more »

Decision time looms for Nolan-trained 2YO

Saturday 30 March 2019, 1:13pm

Trainer Michael Nolan will have to start making some decisions about his filly Miss Cavallo after she won at Doomben.  Read more »

Kris Lees powers into winter carnival mode

Saturday 30 March 2019, 1:05pm

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees indicated he was ready for a big winter carnival when Power Command won at Doomben.  Read more »

Champion Winx the people's choice

Friday 29 March 2019, 7:32pm

Australian champion Winx has been voted on top in the People's Choice category at a ceremony in Dubai.  Read more »

Happy Clapper, Trapeze Artist win trials

Friday 29 March 2019, 7:08pm

Happy Clapper and Trapeze Artist have turned up for The Championships with barrier trial wins at Randwick.  Read more »

Michael Quadara guilty of misconduct

Friday 29 March 2019, 6:45pm

Victoria's Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has found trainer Michael Quadara guilty of riding his horse into another horse and rider at Seymour racetrack.  Read more »

Good reaction to Millard at Doomben

Friday 29 March 2019, 6:35pm

Three-year-old Millard Reaction will have the interest of plenty of breeding enthusiasts when he races at Doomben.  Read more »

Moss 'N' Dale to bounce back at Rosehill

Friday 29 March 2019, 5:12pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis is expecting Moss 'N' Dale to relish the 2000m of the Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Waller pair need to improve in Tancred

Friday 29 March 2019, 4:44pm

The Metropolitan Handicap quinella of Patrick Erin and Brimham Rocks will need to improve to fight out another Group One finish in the Tancred against Avilius.  Read more »

Magnicity chasing big Bendigo pay cheque

Friday 29 March 2019, 4:07pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is expecting a return to racing around a corner to benefit Magnicity in the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo.  Read more »

Aristia to appreciate trip in Vinery Stud

Friday 29 March 2019, 4:00pm

A rise in distance to 2000m and the likelihood of a wet track are positives for Aristia ahead of the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sydney gelding Tonsor to run at Doomben

Friday 29 March 2019, 2:43pm

Sydney trainer Matthew Smith has sent the promising Tonsor to Brisbane where he runs at Doomben.  Read more »

McEvoy calls on gear changes for Rogue

Friday 29 March 2019, 2:25pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping a number of gear changes will enable Scottish Rogue to return to his best form in the Bendigo Guineas.  Read more »

Doncaster Mile hopes for Mask Of Time

Friday 29 March 2019, 1:58pm

A spot in Randwick's most famous mile will be up for grabs in the Doncaster Prelude and Mask Of Time's trainers are hoping a wet track will help his cause.  Read more »

Wrong horse runs at Rockhampton

Friday 29 March 2019, 1:47pm

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has opened an inquiry into how the wrong horse was allowed run in a race at Rockhampton.  Read more »

Bonsho to stand out in Doomben crowd

Friday 29 March 2019, 10:11am

Talented mare Bonsho is certain to get plenty of attention at Doomben because of her unusual race day gear.  Read more »

Vic jockeys outed for betting on races

Thursday 28 March 2019, 5:10pm

Jockeys Daniel Schmitt and John Robertson have been suspended for betting offences at hearings before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Waratah boosts Queensland team

Thursday 28 March 2019, 5:01pm

The Waratah Thoroughbreds syndicate hopes the success of its horses at barrier trials translates to wins at Doomben.  Read more »

Qld trainers question twilight meetings

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:42pm

Queensland trainers have again expressed concerns about twilight and late night finishes after the Toowoomba meeting.  Read more »

Daysee ready to bloom at Rosehill

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:31pm

After missing the Coolmore Classic, Daysee Doom will chase a consolation prize when she lines up in the Group Two Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Vic apprentice coach heading to Singapore

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:14pm

Former jockey Matt Pumpa is heading to Singapore in a new role to coach the apprentice and claiming riders.  Read more »

Illustrious Lad in order for Dubai tilt

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:12pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis says Illustrious Lad is a more composed horse ahead of his second appearance at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan.  Read more »

Kiwi mare out to emulate Silent Achiever

Thursday 28 March 2019, 3:43pm

Roger James is no stranger to plundering Sydney's Group One races and is hoping to pull off another training coup with Rondinella in the Tancred Stakes.  Read more »

Odeon building on a possible Brisbane trip

Thursday 28 March 2019, 3:24pm

The Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo fits nicely into the program for Odeon as he builds fitness towards a possible Brisbane trip.  Read more »

Gear change for Seabrook in G1 Vinery

Thursday 28 March 2019, 1:55pm

Trainer Mick Price has taken blinkers off Group One winner Seabrook for her first middle-distance test in the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Albury Cup officially abandoned

Thursday 28 March 2019, 1:45pm

The Listed Albury Cup has been officially abandoned and the club will get a bonus Showcase meeting to compensate.  Read more »

Schweida fishing for another win

Thursday 28 March 2019, 1:09pm

In-form trainer Kelly Schweida is catching plenty of fish on a holiday and he hopes his luck continues with Stella Ombra at Doomben.  Read more »

Service fee increase for Sidestep

Thursday 28 March 2019, 12:16pm

Sidestep, the sire of Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi, has had his service fee increased to $22,000 for next season.  Read more »

Wide draw for Thunder Snow in World Cup

Thursday 28 March 2019, 8:22am

Thunder Snow will again have to overcome a wide draw if he is to successfully defend his crown Dubai World Cup at Meydan.  Read more »

RV Board deny McLean's bid for Weir's base

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 6:43pm

Jarrod McLean's application for the Warrnambool stables of Darren Weir has been knocked back.  Read more »

Family combine to claim a Sandown double

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 6:07pm

Doug Harrison and his nephew Craig Williams have combined to land a race-to-race double with Judge O'Reilly and Search Squad at Sandown.  Read more »

Two Victorian country meetings transferred

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 5:39pm

A burst water main has resulted in Donald taking over the upcoming Ararat meeting with synthetic track works at Ballarat seeing a meeting moved to Bendigo.  Read more »

Patches uses home racetrack to advantage

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 5:15pm

Two-year-old Patches has shown a liking for his home track with an upset win at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Cheap buy to chase big Caulfield pay day

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 4:31pm

A $5500 yearling sale purchase has won on debut and is now being set for the inaugural running of The Showdown at Caulfield.  Read more »

Blue army set to continue Group 1 rampage

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 4:00pm

Promising filly Pohutukawa will bid to join Godolphin's growing list of Group One winners when she tackles the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Yogi chasing 'bonus' win in Tancred Stakes

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 2:24pm

The Group One Tancred Stakes can be more than just a Sydney Cup stepping stone for proven Victorian stayer Yogi.  Read more »

Gollan sticks to winning formula for 2YOs

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:47pm

Trainer Tony Gollan hopes to use a winning formula for two of his first starters who are entered at both Doomben and the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sunlight's baby sister in Bendigo return

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:38pm

Sisstar has recovered from a bruised heel that forced her out of a couple of races and is ready to hit the track again in the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo.  Read more »

Apprentice Murphy close to riding return

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:21pm

Star apprentice Jackson Murphy hopes to resume riding soon as the injury toll among Queensland jockeys continues to rise.  Read more »

False rail extended for Ipswich meeting

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:17pm

The false rail will extend after the winning post to ensure Ipswich's next meeting can go ahead.  Read more »

Avilius headlines Tancred Stakes line-up

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:12pm

Godolphin will attempt to add to its Group One haul with Avilius in the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill while a field of 13 will contest the Vinery Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Jockey Grant Cooksley to train in NZ

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 6:12pm

Jockey Grant Cooksley is to begin training in partnership with Bruce Wallace in New Zealand but will continue to ride.  Read more »

Red Cardinal to get G1 chance in Tancred

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 5:48pm

The Kris Lees-trained Red Cardinal will get his chance in the Group One Tancred Stakes on his way to the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Brent Stanley has big team set for Bendigo

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 5:25pm

Sutton Grange trainer Brent Stanley has a strong team heading to Bendigo highlighted by Violate and Red Alto in the Listed Golden Mile.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun to be spelled

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 5:19pm

The Autumn Sun will be sent to the spelling paddock with a decision still pending on his racing future.  Read more »

Nothin' Leica High overdue for another win

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 3:22pm

Nothin' Leica High has proved a model of consistency in his current campaign but has yet to register a win.  Read more »

Ef Troop headlines Queensland trials

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 3:12pm

Top three-year-old Ef Troop has headlined some good trials at Doomben and the Gold Coast by winter carnival hopefuls.  Read more »

Redoute's Choice dies at Arrowfield Stud

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 12:58pm

Champion sire Redoute's Choice has died at Arrowfield Stud aged 22 after suffering mobility issues.  Read more »

Midterm gets 1.5kg Sydney Cup penalty

Monday 25 March 2019, 6:12pm

Imported stayer Midterm has been penalised 1.5kg for the Group One Sydney Cup after his two-length victory in the Group Three Manion Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Girl, 2, critical after Qld track incident

Monday 25 March 2019, 6:02pm

A toddler is in a critical condition after she was hit by a metal gate at a race track north of Brisbane.  Read more »

Ardrossan to begin Sydney campaign

Monday 25 March 2019, 5:57pm

New Zealander Ardrossan will make a delayed start to his Sydney campaign when he runs in the Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Newnham with three hopefuls for G1 Vinery

Monday 25 March 2019, 5:43pm

Trainer Mark Newnham is planning to have three runners in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes for fillies, headlined by Nakeeta Jane.  Read more »

Avilius entered for Group One Tancred

Monday 25 March 2019, 5:36pm

Avilius has been nominated for the Tancred Stakes to be run a week after his maiden Group One win in the Ranvet Stakes.  Read more »

Saccharo on target for Bendigo Guineas

Monday 25 March 2019, 4:46pm

Trainer Archie Alexander is hopeful Saccharo can give the stable a second-straight Bendigo Guineas when he heads to the 1400m-Listed race.  Read more »

Happy Clapper to miss Doncaster Mile

Monday 25 March 2019, 3:23pm

Last year's winner Happy Clapper will not defend his Doncaster Mile and will instead run a week later against Winx in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Martin Talty CEO of Jockeys Association

Monday 25 March 2019, 2:14pm

Martin Talty has been appointed the new chief executive of the Australian Jockeys Association.  Read more »

Madeleine Wishart to ride for Queensland

Monday 25 March 2019, 12:01pm

Maddy Wishart is Queensland's nominated rider for the fourth round of the National Apprentice Challenge to be run at Strathalbyn in South Australia.  Read more »

Noble Boy finally in Country C'ship field

Sunday 24 March 2019, 7:15pm

Long-time favourite Noble Boy has made it to the Country Championship final via his win in the wild card heat at Muswellbrook.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun likely to be spelled

Sunday 24 March 2019, 6:46pm

The Autumn Sun is likely to be spelled with no decision on his racing future until the owners discuss all options including going straight to stud.  Read more »

Adrian Knox next stop for Princess Jenni

Sunday 24 March 2019, 6:16pm

Princess Jenni could potentially be the best horse David Brideoake has trained following her impressive win at The Valley at her fourth race start.  Read more »

First Crush heading to Toowoomba Cup

Sunday 24 March 2019, 6:11pm

It will be a busy two weeks for trainer Chris Munce including gertting his top stayer First Crush ready for the Toowoomba Cup.  Read more »

Bowman to ride Stars Of Carrum in Derby

Sunday 24 March 2019, 5:25pm

Stars Of Carrum will head to the Australian Derby at Randwick after a pleasing fourth in the Mornington Cup and will be ridden by Hugh Bowman.  Read more »

Slipper win boost for Queensland breeding

Sunday 24 March 2019, 5:18pm

The Golden Slipper win of Kiamichi will prove a boon for her sire Sidestep who stands in Queensland.  Read more »

Viddora in top nick for Dubai assignment

Sunday 24 March 2019, 12:57pm

Viddora has settled in well to her new surroundings in Dubai ahead of the Group One Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan on World Cup night.  Read more »

Top mare Tumbler injured, to be retired

Sunday 24 March 2019, 12:21pm

Top Brisbane mare Tumbler is set to be retired after suffering another injury, this time a hairline fracture in a leg.  Read more »

Noel Pascoe made a BRC life member

Sunday 24 March 2019, 9:54am

Noel Pascoe, one of Australia's best known racing photographers, has been made a life member of the Brisbane Racing Club.  Read more »