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Plumb picks up late win on Gold Coast

Saturday 23 March 2019, 7:14pm

The Gold Coast's leading jockey Ryan Plumb has scored his biggest win at the track after picking up a late ride on Tyzone in the Listed Goldmarket.  Read more »

Anthony Cummings a proud father

Saturday 23 March 2019, 6:30pm

Anthony Cummings has watched with pride as his trainer son James has saddled the Golden Slipper quinella.  Read more »

Mr Quickie too strong again at Mornington

Saturday 23 March 2019, 6:24pm

Mr Quickie has shown he's on target for the South Australian Derby with a strong performance to claim the Mornington Guineas.  Read more »

What they said at the Golden Slipper

Saturday 23 March 2019, 6:21pm

Godolphin has claimed a Golden Slipper trifecta with Kiamichi, the longest-priced of six runners in the famous blue colours, beating Microphone and Lyre.  Read more »

Streets Of Avalon collects Hareeba Stakes

Saturday 23 March 2019, 6:12pm

Streets Of Avalon has given Shane Nichols an emotional hometown Listed sprint win in the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

Times prove right for veteran Straturbo

Saturday 23 March 2019, 5:49pm

Straturbo lived up to the sizzling time he ran when winning in the country at his previous start by winning the Open Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Nature Strip wins Galaxy in photo finish

Saturday 23 March 2019, 5:30pm

Nature Strip's narrow victory in The Galaxy at Rosehill has brought up a third Group One win on Golden Slipper day for trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Self Sense wins a thrilling hometown Cup

Saturday 23 March 2019, 5:27pm

Mornington-trained galloper Self Sense has survived a protest to win his hometown Cup and earn a start in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

How Winx's 32-race win streak has unfolded

Saturday 23 March 2019, 4:37pm

Winx has claimed her 32nd straight race in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Another twist in the Ben Currie saga

Saturday 23 March 2019, 4:30pm

There has been another twist in the long-running inquiry involving Queensland trainer Ben Currie with his next hearings postponed because a steward is ill.  Read more »

Mishani Hustler does talking for Currie

Saturday 23 March 2019, 4:10pm

Top colt Mishani Hustler has done the talking for Ben Currie after the trainer was banned from attending Eagle Farm the colts Jewel win.  Read more »

Avilius takes out the G1 Ranvet Stakes

Saturday 23 March 2019, 4:00pm

The James Cummings-trained Godolphin import Avilius has finished strongly to claim his first Group One win in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Vorster guides Vinco to Mornington success

Saturday 23 March 2019, 3:34pm

Vinco has come from the back of the field under Barend Vorster to claim victory in the Mornington Sires'.  Read more »

Midterm goes all the way on Manion

Saturday 23 March 2019, 2:53pm

Midterm has stamped his credentials as a Sydney Cup contender with his tough victory in the Group Three Manion Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Waller unveils 3-year-olds at Eagle Farm

Saturday 23 March 2019, 2:44pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller has unveiled his second stringers for the winter carnival three year old classics with a quinella at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun wins the Rosehill Guineas

Saturday 23 March 2019, 2:42pm

Star colt The Autumn Sun has been made to work hard in testing conditions but has claimed his fifth Group One win in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Krone wins in first Sydney appearance

Saturday 23 March 2019, 2:06pm

The Mick Price-trained filly Krone has made her mark in her first Sydney appearance, winning the Listed Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill on a heavy track.  Read more »

O'Dea hits right decision with Hit Snooze

Saturday 23 March 2019, 1:47pm

Trainer Steve O'Dea has made the right decision keeping Hit Snooze in Brisbane after she won at Eagle Farm on Saturday.  Read more »

NZ filly Avantage wins in Rosehill return

Saturday 23 March 2019, 1:19pm

NZ filly Avantage, making her first Australian appearance, took her record to seven wins from eight starts by taking out the Birthday Card Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Master Shuhood scores at Australian debut

Saturday 23 March 2019, 12:55pm

The Chris Waller stable has produced Irish-bred UK import Master Shuhood to win his Australian debut at Mornington.  Read more »

Sunlight shines in William Reid Stakes

Friday 22 March 2019, 10:56pm

Sunlight has backed up her victory in the Newmarket Handicap with an all-the-way win in the Group One William Reid Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Speedster grabs $55,000 for Logan McGill

Friday 22 March 2019, 10:47pm

Trainer Logan McGill has had an anxious wait to claim a $55,000 cheque after Written Choice recorded the fastest time in a sprint series at The Valley.  Read more »

Boom filly to chase $200,000 Jewel

Friday 22 March 2019, 7:02pm

Flying filly Spirit's Choice has a chance to further enhance the value of her sire Spirit Of Boom's stocks in the $200,000 Jewel at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Tommy Berry pinning hopes on third Slipper

Friday 22 March 2019, 6:57pm

Tommy Berry is looking to ride his third Golden Slipper winner when he rides Pin Sec for Godolphin trainer James Cummings at Rosehill.  Read more »

Graff in the right gear for G1 Galaxy

Friday 22 March 2019, 6:38pm

Three-year-old Graff did not react well to blinkers on Flemington's straight course but trainer Kris Lees is confident it will be different in the G1 Galaxy.  Read more »

Moroney pair shape up for Rosehill Guineas

Friday 22 March 2019, 6:29pm

Arrogant and Chapada will line up for trainer Mike Moroney in the Group One Rosehill Guineas and Tribal Wisdom resumes in the Galaxy.  Read more »

Purple Sector to chase Guineas upset

Friday 22 March 2019, 6:14pm

After striking interference when last in the Randwick Guineas, Purple Sector will step up to 2000m chasing an upset win in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Slipper could be Collett's Time To Reign

Friday 22 March 2019, 5:16pm

Two-year-old Time To Reign is shaping as the best of Jason Collett's three chances to break his big race duck this weekend.  Read more »

Wide draw forces Manuel to miss Mornington

Friday 22 March 2019, 4:54pm

Sydney-bound Group One winner Manuel has been scratched from the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington to concentrate on the Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

He's Eminent set to step out in Ranvet

Friday 22 March 2019, 4:45pm

He's Eminent will make his Sydney debut in the Ranvet Stakes for trainer Sir Mark Todd and jockey James McDonald at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hang Man after free Caulfield Cup ticket

Friday 22 March 2019, 4:28pm

Success in the Mornington Cup gives the winner an automatic start into the Caulfield Cup later in the year.  Read more »

Connections have say on Slipper chances

Friday 22 March 2019, 4:16pm

What the connections of the Golden Slipper contenders are saying ahead of the $3.5 million race for two-year-olds at Rosehill.  Read more »

Japanese horse in Sydney for Doncaster

Friday 22 March 2019, 4:10pm

Japanese horse Kluger has settled in to his new surrounds at the Canterbury quarantine centre as he prepares to run in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Tegan Harrison after gold at the Coast

Friday 22 March 2019, 11:49am

Jockey Tegan Harrison can complete a big week if she wins the Listed Goldmarket Stakes on Divine Dice on Saturday.  Read more »

The Lord Mayor to rule at Eagle Farm

Friday 22 March 2019, 11:39am

Group One performer The Lord Mayor has arrived at Chris Waller's Gold Coast stables for a northern campaign.  Read more »

Ranvet Stakes: What you need to know

Friday 22 March 2019, 11:30am

What you need to know about the Group One $700,000 Ranvet Stakes on the Golden Slipper Day card at Rosehill.  Read more »

Avdulla wants more G1 gold on Slipper day

Friday 22 March 2019, 11:25am

Wet track specialist Egg Tart will get conditions to suit in the Group One Ranvet Stakes but will need to overcome her Chris Waller-trained stablemates.  Read more »

Another delay in trainer Ben Currie case

Thursday 21 March 2019, 6:57pm

A further application by trainer Ben Currie to get a stay of an order standing him down has again been deferred this time until next month.  Read more »

Tycoon gets golden ticket to Prov final

Thursday 21 March 2019, 6:06pm

The Greg McFarlane-trained Golden Tycoon has dominated his heat of the Provincial Championship series at Newcastle.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun to shine in another Guineas

Thursday 21 March 2019, 5:56pm

Star colt The Autumn Sun is the short-priced favourite to win another Guineas when he chases his fifth Group One win in the Rosehill Guineas over 2000m.  Read more »

Catch Me out to bounce back in Slipper

Thursday 21 March 2019, 5:06pm

Peter Snowden believes he made a mistake putting blinkers on Catch Me in the Blue Diamond and he hopes to see a better performance in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Pfieffer Excited about mare's Galaxy bid

Thursday 21 March 2019, 4:01pm

Trainer David Pfieffer will saddle up two runners at one of the most important race meetings of the year, headed by Group One Galaxy contender I Am Excited.  Read more »

Lankan Star passed fit for Slipper start

Thursday 21 March 2019, 3:49pm

Lankan Star has been cleared to start in the Group One Golden Slipper after passing a Racing NSW veterinary inspection two days out from the big race.  Read more »

Microphone could give Bowman first Slipper

Thursday 21 March 2019, 3:44pm

Hugh Bowman will be chasing a first Golden Slipper on the James Cummings-trained Microphone while trainer Chris Waller's hopes rest with Yes Yes Yes.  Read more »

Tough call for Derby bound Stars Of Carrum

Thursday 21 March 2019, 3:34pm

Trainer Robbie Laing has yet to decide whether the Mornington Cup or the Tulloch Stakes will be Star Of Carrum's pathway to the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Winx seeking another record at Rosehill

Thursday 21 March 2019, 3:24pm

Champion Winx will chase a fourth George Ryder Stakes win at Rosehill in what will be her final race on her home track.  Read more »

A look at the William Reid Stakes

Thursday 21 March 2019, 1:43pm

Facts and figures on the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Sunlight in the red for William Reid shot

Thursday 21 March 2019, 1:38pm

With the scratching of Shoals from the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley, Newmarket Handicap winner Sunlight is the short-priced favourite.  Read more »

Straturbo gets city chance at Eagle Farm

Thursday 21 March 2019, 1:22pm

Straturbo ran a near Australian record at his most recent start and has earned a return to city racing at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Ace High to play a hand in Ranvet: Payne

Thursday 21 March 2019, 1:17pm

Ace High doesn't have a great score sheet on rain-affected tracks but David Payne can find positives ahead of the horse's Rosehill return in the G1 Ranvet.  Read more »

Joe Cleary's girl ready for Eagle Farm

Thursday 21 March 2019, 10:39am

Trainer Joe Cleary has decided to back Girls Are Ready up at Eagle Farm after her failure at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Eagle Farm dry despite heavy rain

Thursday 21 March 2019, 8:59am

Trainer Liam Birchley's hopes of a wet Eagle Farm track for Say I Cee You in the $200,000 Jewel have been dashed despite 140mm of rain hitting the track.  Read more »

Winx in perfect order ahead of Ryder

Thursday 21 March 2019, 7:39am

Champion Winx has gone through her paces in a gallop at Rosehill and is in great order for her attempt to win the George Ryder Stakes for a fourth time.  Read more »

Avilius to bounce back in G1 Ranvet Stakes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 6:36pm

The James Cummings-trained Avilius will be out to bounce back in the Group One Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill after being beaten in the Australian Cup.  Read more »

Stud buys into Slipper hope Yes Yes Yes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 6:26pm

Coolmore Stud have bought into Golden Slipper contender Yes Yes Yes, a co-owner of the colt has confirmed in the lead-up to the $3.5 million race.  Read more »

Raquel Clark rides 100th winner for season

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 6:20pm

South Australia's Raquel Clark has ridden 100 winners in a season for the first time after Dream Kisses won a race apprentice riders race at Doomben.  Read more »

Sydney plans for Chenier after Sandown win

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 5:27pm

Anthony Freedman is mapping a program towards the Group One Champagne Stakes with impressive Sandown debut winner Chenier.  Read more »

Pride set to have a Ball in Group 1 Galaxy

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 3:17pm

The track rating at Rosehill on Golden Slipper day will have a significant impact on the chances of Joe Pride's two runners, Ball Of Muscle and Easy Eddie.  Read more »

Self Sense chasing hometown Cup success

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 3:09pm

Self Sense will try to win the Mornington Cup before he makes a return to the jumps racing scene.  Read more »

Lyre chasing Blue Diamond-Slipper double

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 3:00pm

With one Group One win in the Blue Diamond Stakes already under her belt, Lyre is set for her shot at adding the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Doncaster-bound Dreamforce a Ryder entry

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 1:19pm

Trainer John Thompson hopes to run Dreamforce in the George Ryder Stakes leading into the Doncaster Mile but doesn't want the track too heavy.  Read more »

Payne keeps it in family with Guineas hope

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 1:14pm

Trainer David Payne is aiming for a top-three finish with improving three-year-old Costello when he takes on The Autumn Sun in the Group One Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Written By to shine in William Reid Stakes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 1:04pm

A recent gallop at Moonee Valley has Grahame Begg confident Written By can produce a better performance in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Sunlight draws wide in William Reid Stakes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11:45am

The Group One William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley will see last-start Newmarket Handicap winner Sunlight jump from the outside gate in the 11-horse field.  Read more »

Soil testing starts on troubled Ipswich

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11:44am

Geotechnical testing of the Ipswich race track has begun as officials seek a solution to its problems.  Read more »

Three options for talented Mr Marbellouz

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11:14am

Trainer Kevin Kemp can start Mr Marvellouz at Eagle Farm or the Gold Coast or wait until a race Toowoomba.  Read more »

Rain-affected Slipper a concern for Gollan

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 10:54am

Tony Gollan is happy with Vincere Volare's barrier in the Golden Slipper but the trainer is worried about a heavy track.  Read more »

Winx headlines field of nine for G1 Ryder

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 10:49am

Eight horses have been accepted to take on champion Winx in the Group One George Ryder Stakes, one of five Group One races on Golden Slipper day at Rosehill.  Read more »

Winter reshuffle for 3YO Jewel contender

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 10:45am

The rescheduling of the 3YO Jewel to Eagle Farm will lead to a new set of winter plans for promising Barefoot.  Read more »

Heath Conners has winner with final runner

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 6:26pm

Days after celebrating a win with his last city runner, Heath Conners has also prepared a winner with his final runner as a trainer at Bendigo.  Read more »

Cosmic Force Slipper favourite after draw

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 6:03pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Cosmic Force is the new Golden Slipper favourite after the barrier draw for the $3.5 million race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Berry hopeful of Rosehill Guineas upset

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 5:47pm

Jockey Tommy Berry is optimistic Madison County can challenge star colt The Autumn Sun in the Rosehill Guineas over 2000m on a rain-affected track.  Read more »

Queensland trainer Ben Currie seeks stay

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 5:09pm

Trainer Ben Currie's lawyers have filed a stay application in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal against an order to stand him down.  Read more »

Bieg believes draw ideal for Free Of Debt

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 4:37pm

The countdown to his first Golden Slipper runner has continued for Free Of Debt's trainer Chris Bieg who believes he has drawn an ideal barrier for the colt.  Read more »

Redzel likely to stay in Sydney for Galaxy

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 2:38pm

Trainer Peter Snowden believes The Galaxy in Sydney fits in best with Redzel's preparation heading towards his main autumn target, the TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Escapee Heir To The Throne back at Sandown

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 2:06pm

The younger half-brother to Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance makes his racing return at a midweek meeting at Sandown.  Read more »

Yes Yes Yes draws outside gate in Slipper

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 9:53am

The Chris Waller-trained Yes Yes Yes has drawn the outside barrier for the Golden Slipper while Godolphin's Microphone has the inside draw.  Read more »

Lankan Star to be vetted before Slipper

Monday 18 March 2019, 7:00pm

Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Lankan Star will have to pass a second veterinary inspection to take her place in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Mornington option favoured for Bons Away

Monday 18 March 2019, 5:53pm

Bons Away has been entered for three upcoming races at three different venues with trainer Ciaron Maher favouring the easier Mornington option.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie stood down again

Monday 18 March 2019, 5:44pm

A QRIC internal review has ordered Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie be stood down pending an inquiry into jigger charges against him.  Read more »

Waller to have strong hand in Group Ones

Monday 18 March 2019, 5:16pm

Winx aside, the Chris Waller stable will field a strong team in the five Group One races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wet Slipper not likely to faze Maher pair

Monday 18 March 2019, 4:18pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher does not expect a rain-affected Rosehill track to be a concern for his Golden Slipper pair of Dubious and Loving Gaby.  Read more »

Raquel Clark to reach 100 season winners

Monday 18 March 2019, 2:16pm

Star South Australian apprentice Raquel Clark can reach 100 wins in a season for the first time on Dream Kisses in the Apprentices Challenge at Doomben.  Read more »

Sires' Produce still target for Probabeel

Monday 18 March 2019, 2:12pm

NZ filly Probabeel has come through the Magic Night Stakes in good order and is on track for the Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Kementari retired to stand at stud

Monday 18 March 2019, 1:55pm

Group One winner Kementari has run his last race and will stand at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud in the upcoming breeding season.  Read more »

Sunlight pleases in dawn Valley gallop

Monday 18 March 2019, 1:33pm

Sunlight has re-acquainted herself with The Valley in a gallop ahead of the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Horse gets loose, runs through town to pub

Monday 18 March 2019, 1:12pm

The well-named Reckless Behavior has run around the streets of Uttoxeter instead of the track.  Read more »

New era for Heathcote/Anderson partnership

Monday 18 March 2019, 11:36am

The new Robert Heathcote/Chris Anderson training partnership will be looking for stock at the Magic Millions March sale at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Bowman wins Hong Kong Derby on Furore

Monday 18 March 2019, 6:31am

Hugh Bowman has won the Kong Kong Derby aboard the Frankie Lor-trained former Australian Furore.  Read more »

La Scopa fav for Country Championship

Sunday 17 March 2019, 5:59pm

The Matt Dunn-trained La Scopa is now favourite for the rich Country Championship final at Randwick after her heat win at Grafton.  Read more »

Valley gallop for Sunlight ahead of G1

Sunday 17 March 2019, 5:21pm

Newmarket Handicap winner Sunlight is set to gallop at The Valley in the lead-up to the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Winx ready for second-last race

Sunday 17 March 2019, 4:35pm

Winx is primed for her final race at Rosehill, the George Ryder Stakes, with only the Queen Elizabeth Stakes to come after that.  Read more »

Queensland lead apprentices challenge

Sunday 17 March 2019, 3:39pm

Queensland will be leaders when the third heat of the National Apprentices Challenge is run at Doomben.  Read more »

Bieg excited ahead of Slipper with colt

Sunday 17 March 2019, 1:51pm

Adelaide trainer Chris Bieg is excited about the prospects of Blue Diamond third placegetter Free Of Debt in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Goldmarket's long run at track to continue

Sunday 17 March 2019, 11:59am

The decision to retain the washed-out Goldmarket at the Gold Coast means it will continue its long association with the track.  Read more »

Godolphin trainer happy with All-Star pair

Saturday 16 March 2019, 6:23pm

James Cummings has walked away happy with the performances of Hartnell and Alizee who filled the placings behind Mystic Journey in the All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Jye McNeil celebrates maiden Sydney win

Saturday 16 March 2019, 6:21pm

Victorian jockey Jye McNeil has celebrated a milestone at Rosehill with his first win in Sydney aboard Doncaster Mile-bound horse Fifty Stars.  Read more »

Small-time punter pockets big All-Star win

Saturday 16 March 2019, 6:01pm

All-Star Mile owner ambassador Damien Murnane will contemplate an early retirement after Mystic Journey's win in the All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Red Cardinal wins again to earn G1 shot

Saturday 16 March 2019, 5:44pm

In-form stayer Red Cardinal has maintained his undefeated run for Kris Lees and will head to the Group One Tancred Stakes ahead of his Sydney Cup mission.  Read more »

Winx in top order ahead of George Ryder

Saturday 16 March 2019, 5:38pm

Chris Waller is satisfied Winx is on track to record her 32nd win in succession after the great mare zoomed around Rosehill in an exhibition gallop.  Read more »