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Sunlight to face biggest challenge yet
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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'
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Dubai
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
Brisbane
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
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
Dubai
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
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
Sydney
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
Bendigo
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
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Bendigo
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
Sydney
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
Bendigo
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Bendigo
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Dubai
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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 »