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Smith keeps options open for max Impact

Monday 28 September 2020, 1:37pm

Trainer Matthew Smith has nominated Fierce Impact for three feature races in two states and will decide later this week which one he contests.  Read more »

Injured Rothfire ruled out of The Everest

Sunday 27 September 2020, 7:03pm

The Everest dream is over for connections of beaten Golden Rose favourite Rothfire, who has been confirmed to have suffered a serious leg injury.  Read more »

Waller sets Golden target for Subpoenaed

Saturday 26 September 2020, 6:27pm

Talented mare Subpoenaed has claimed an overdue stakes win at Rosehill to put herself on a path towards the rich Golden Eagle.  Read more »

Rising star Russian Camelot earns praise

Saturday 26 September 2020, 6:26pm

Russian Camelot has rocketed to the top of markets for the two biggest races of the Melbourne spring with a dominant victory in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Hawkes colts fight out Golden Rose finish

Saturday 26 September 2020, 6:13pm

Superbly bred colt Ole Kirk has narrowly staved off his Hawkes Racing stablemate North Pacific to score an upset win in the Group One Golden Rose.  Read more »

Exciting filly makes it four from four

Saturday 26 September 2020, 5:53pm

Instant Celebrity had her first start away from Adelaide but showed she could handle the class rise with a smart win in the Thousand Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

State switch lands Coruscate another win

Saturday 26 September 2020, 4:40pm

Sean Keogh, Godolphin's Melbourne foreman, says Caulfield Listed winner Coruscate is relishing being switched between the Sydney and Melbourne stables.  Read more »

Roman Consul next stop for Wild Ruler

Saturday 26 September 2020, 3:55pm

Wild Ruler's new-found maturity was on display at Rosehill when he settled beautifully for James McDonald before racing away with the Heritage Stakes.  Read more »

Headstrong mare makes it successive wins

Saturday 26 September 2020, 2:42pm

Jim Conlan trains a handful of horses these days and he's thankful that Pinyin has improved her racing manners, a change that has led to successive wins.  Read more »

Attorney chance to back up in Metropolitan

Saturday 26 September 2020, 2:05pm

Trainer Matthew Smith will let the dust settle before deciding whether to press on to the Group One Metropolitan Handicap with improving import Attorney.  Read more »

Pippie leads throughout to win Moir Stakes

Friday 25 September 2020, 8:59pm

In a sustained show of speed, Pippie has led from start to finish to land her second Group One win in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

First Group win for comeback trainer Moody

Friday 25 September 2020, 7:32pm

Peter Moody celebrated his first Group race victory since his return to the training ranks after Glenfiddich outclassed his rivals at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Second chance for Gask and Lord Fandango

Friday 25 September 2020, 4:37pm

Life has come full circle for trainer Jeremy Gask and veteran stayer Lord Fandango, who have been reunited four years after they both switched continents.  Read more »

Gem of a mare ready to Rule in Pendant

Friday 25 September 2020, 3:41pm

The consistency of Jen Rules during the winter carnival in Brisbane has convinced connections to continue her racing career in search of a black-type win.  Read more »

Weight right for Boomsara in Weetwood

Friday 25 September 2020, 3:08pm

Chris Munce was a two-time Weetwood-winning jockey and he will be aiming to claim the famous Toowoomba sprint for the first time as a trainer with Boomsara.  Read more »

Smith sweats on wet track for Sydney filly

Friday 25 September 2020, 1:57pm

The superior wet track form of filly Rock My Wand has prompted connections to send her interstate in the hope of striking rain-affected ground at Caulfield.  Read more »

Alexiou out to engineer a Group One upset

Friday 25 September 2020, 12:50pm

Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou will saddle up their first Group One runner as a training partnership when Peltzer tackles the Golden Rose.  Read more »

Williams fears Camelot in Underwood

Friday 25 September 2020, 12:10pm

Matthew Williams is happy with how Harbour Views is progressing but believes he faces a big test in taking on Russian Camelot in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman wins appeal against Farnan ban

Thursday 24 September 2020, 6:57pm

Hugh Bowman has celebrated a significant victory off the track with his successful appeal against a suspension which threatened his spring carnival.  Read more »

Berry booked for Victorian mare in Everest

Thursday 24 September 2020, 3:48pm

Tommy Berry has been confirmed as the new rider for All Aged Stakes winner Tofane when she lines up in the world's richest turf race.  Read more »

Testing track to suit Bandipur in Weetwood

Thursday 24 September 2020, 3:40pm

Trainer Kelly Purdy believes the testing Clifford Park circuit at Toowoomba will bring out the best in Bandipur in the Weetwood Handicap.  Read more »

Heathcote savouring Rothfire adventure

Thursday 24 September 2020, 2:35pm

From travelling the world as a tour manager to training thoroughbreds, Robert Heathcote's working life has taken him on one journey after another.  Read more »

I Am Superman flying ahead of Shannon tilt

Thursday 24 September 2020, 1:45pm

Snowden Racing has gone to Plan B with talented import I Am Superman, who will contest the Shannon Stakes after missing out on a Group One start in Melbourne.  Read more »

Fresh is best for Mr Quickie, says trainer

Thursday 24 September 2020, 1:25pm

Phillip Stokes has a big day at Caulfield with stable star Mr Quickie and exciting three-year-olds Instant Celebrity and Savannah Cloud in action.  Read more »

Cummings hopes Trekking is Everest bound

Thursday 24 September 2020, 11:26am

Godolphin will have two runners in the Moir Stakes including Trekking who could be heading back to The Everest, a race he finished third in last year.  Read more »

Emanate conjures emotional Canterbury win

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 5:17pm

A daughter of one of Bob Ingham's best horses, Emanate has posted a fitting victory at Canterbury as the racing industry mourns the popular owner's death.  Read more »

O'Brien unveils Victoria Derby prospect

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 5:13pm

Danny O'Brien has a powerful team aimed at the major Cups and he's now got a legitimate Victoria Derby chance in Derby Trial winner Cetshwayo.  Read more »

King's Legacy out to spoil Rothfire's Rose

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 3:25pm

Hugh Bowman has a perfect record on King's Legacy and connections are hoping that remains the case when jockey and horse reunite in the Golden Rose.  Read more »

Jamie Kah returns a winner on juvenile

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 3:08pm

Both trainer Mat Ellerton and jockey Jamie Kah branded General Beau a natural two-year-old after his outstanding debut win in the season's first juvenile race.  Read more »

Racing industry mourns death of Bob Ingham

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 1:55pm

One of Australian racing's biggest owners and breeders for many years, Bob Ingham has died just two years short of his 90th birthday.  Read more »

Fresh Pippie ready to fire in Moir Stakes

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 1:54pm

Flying mare Pippie is undefeated in three first-up runs and she is aiming to keep that record intact in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Oliver has pick of stars in Melbourne Cup

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 12:47pm

Damien Oliver will choose between two of trainer Danny O'Brien's stars, Russian Camelot and last year's winner Vow And Declare, in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Pride still hopeful of Everest call-up

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 12:41pm

Joe Pride is still hopeful of having a runner in The Everest and he is happy to be patient as the final five slot holders weigh up their options.  Read more »

Fabergino ready to fly at The Valley

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 4:13pm

Perth trainer Tiarnna Robertson's long-range plan to bring speedy mare Fabergino to Melbourne for the Moir Stakes is about to come to fruition.  Read more »

Love all around for Freedmans at Rosehill

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 3:50pm

Fresh from an outstanding season, trainers Richard and Michael Freedman will chase a stakes race double at Rosehill with two emerging young horses.  Read more »

Final field of nine for G1 Golden Rose

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 2:08pm

Nine three-year-olds will contest the $1 million Golden Rose with flying Queensland sprinter Rothfire a dominant early favourite.  Read more »

Busuttin's Derby contenders go on trial

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 1:52pm

Trent Busuttin says the midweek meeting at Flemington will be key for the three horses he is aiming towards the Group One Victoria Derby.  Read more »

Mamaragan still John Thompson's Golden boy

Monday 21 September 2020, 2:30pm

Trainer John Thompson is maintaining his faith in Group One placegetter Mamaragan, confident the colt can rebound in the $1 million Golden Rose.  Read more »

Undefeated Diamond set to sparkle in Moir

Monday 21 September 2020, 1:25pm

Diamond Effort has had five starts for five wins this year and her trainer Clinton McDonald believes she can measure up in Group One company.  Read more »

Tyzone to stake Epsom claims in Shannon

Monday 21 September 2020, 1:14pm

Tyzone's performance in the Shannon Stakes at Rosehill will determine if he continues on a path to the Group One Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Nature Strip drama overshadows 2YO trials

Monday 21 September 2020, 12:01pm

The new-season juveniles stepped out at the official two-year-old trials at Randwick but it was a mishap by Nature Strip that attracted attention.  Read more »

Behemoth carries big weight to G1 victory

Saturday 19 September 2020, 5:58pm

South Australian Behemoth made it successive Group One wins when he took out the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, prompting connections to hope for an Everest call-up.  Read more »

Bridge says Legend the best he has trained

Saturday 19 September 2020, 5:39pm

Les Bridge has trained several star horses during his 60-year career but he regards Classique Legend as the best of them after the sprinter's stunning return.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup on order for emerging stayer

Saturday 19 September 2020, 5:02pm

Lightly-raced stayer Orderofthegarter has won his way into the Caulfield Cup with an impressive performance in the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

By George, Kolding back in winner's stall

Saturday 19 September 2020, 4:52pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller has continued his epic record in Group One mile races at Randwick, winning the George Main Stakes with Kolding.  Read more »

Walker not surprised by Odeum's victory

Saturday 19 September 2020, 4:32pm

Michael Walker said Mick Price didn't take him seriously when he said Odeum could have won her previous start bar for bad luck but he had the last laugh.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy breaks duck aboard Probabeel

Saturday 19 September 2020, 3:29pm

New Zealand mare Probabeel has booked her spot in the Group One Epsom Handicap with a polished victory in a key lead-up race at Randwick.  Read more »

Counsel Victoria Derby-bound after win

Saturday 19 September 2020, 2:35pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable hope they have unveiled a Victoria Derby contender in Wise Counsel, who took out the first race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Unbeaten It's Me new Kosciuszko favourite

Saturday 19 September 2020, 2:18pm

The Brett Cavanough-trained It's Me has maintained her perfect record with a brilliant win at Randwick to firm into favouritism for the Kosciuszko.  Read more »

RV cancels country race meets due to COVID

Friday 18 September 2020, 5:49pm

Victoria will host just two race meetings across the state on Melbourne Cup day after several others were abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Mugatoo delivers Kris Lees a hometown Cup

Friday 18 September 2020, 5:34pm

Local trainer Kris Lees has celebrated a sentimental win in the Newcastle Cup with classy import Mugatoo, who has lumped a big weight to score.  Read more »

Farnan out of Golden Rose but into Everest

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:59pm

Part-owners Aquis are keeping faith in Golden Slipper winner Farnan, confirming the colt will represent their slot in the $15 million The Everest.  Read more »

Sargent says Brandenburg can bounce back

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:28pm

Trainer John Sargent expects Group One placegetter Brandenburg to show his true colours at Randwick after recovering well from a tough first-up run.  Read more »

Cartwright gets Gollan's stamp of approval

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:14pm

Georgina Cartwright's northern sojourn begins at the Gold Coast where she has been entrusted with the rides on two odds-on favourites for new boss Tony Gollan.  Read more »

Clark keen on chances of Tulloch Lodge duo

Friday 18 September 2020, 2:00pm

Jockey Tim Clark will combine with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott in two stakes races at Randwick and he expects both Tulloch Lodge gallopers to be competitive.  Read more »

Gear change for Dreamforce in George Main

Friday 18 September 2020, 11:30am

Frontrunner Dreamforce will have the blinkers off when he takes on a select field of six rivals in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

McEvoy in Pretty Brazen chase for dollars

Friday 18 September 2020, 10:30am

Tony McEvoy is happy with the strength of his two-pronged attack on the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield where he runs Pretty Brazen and Dollar For Dollar.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman suspended over Farnan ride

Thursday 17 September 2020, 4:39pm

Star jockey Hugh Bowman will miss the rich Epsom Handicap day meeting after being outed over his ride on Farnan at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mozzie out to Monster Caulfield opponents

Thursday 17 September 2020, 3:04pm

John Sadler believes Mozzie Monster has what it takes to be a Group One filly but he wants to see her win the Jim Moloney Stakes to confirm his opinion.  Read more »

Aqua Vite aiming for home track victory

Thursday 17 September 2020, 2:55pm

A horse who cheated death is playing a pivotal role in helping his trainer climb the premiership ladder.  Read more »

Clark hunting consecutive Cups on Writer

Thursday 17 September 2020, 2:37pm

Tulloch Lodge stayer Hush Writer will aim to become the first horse in more than half a century to score successive wins in the Newcastle Cup.  Read more »

Shorts hope a Catalyst by name and nature

Thursday 17 September 2020, 1:45pm

One of the first horses to walk into Clayton Chipperfield's stable, star New Zealander Catalyst is taking the fledgling trainer on a remarkable ride.  Read more »

Cascadian chasing maiden Group One victory

Thursday 17 September 2020, 12:45pm

James Cummings gave Cascadian two lead-in runs in weight-for-age races at Caulfield hoping it would be the perfect recipe for a Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes win.  Read more »

Montefilia not certain to pursue Oaks path

Thursday 17 September 2020, 12:15pm

The pandemic situation in Victoria has trainer David Payne considering his spring options for Montefilia, who returns from a let-up in the Tea Rose Stakes.  Read more »

Distance rise to suit Tagaloa at Caulfield

Thursday 17 September 2020, 11:54am

Trent Busuttin has always wanted to see Tagaloa over a longer trip as he believes he will be suited and could even emerge as a Cox Plate contender.  Read more »

All Aged Stakes winner books Everest slot

Thursday 17 September 2020, 9:32am

Group One-winning sprinter Tofane has secured a berth in The Everest with confirmation she will represent the slot held by Yulong Investments.  Read more »

Cambourne headed to G1 Caulfield Guineas

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 4:40pm

Mick Price believes Cambourne is up to Caulfield Guineas standard but his problem is trying to get the Bendigo winner into the Group One race.  Read more »

Well-related Deniki delivers at the Farm

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 4:26pm

Lightly-raced filly Deniki, a close relation to Group Two winner Menari, has fought back after being headed to land her maiden win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Mother aiming for Sir Rupert Clarke repeat

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 2:43pm

Daniel Bowman had his greatest moment as a trainer when Begood Toya Mother won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and he is looking for a repeat performance.  Read more »

Stewards set a date for Farnan inquiry

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 1:09pm

Racing NSW stewards are set to resume their inquiry into the controversial first-up performance of Golden Slipper winner Farnan.  Read more »

Fellowes in no hurry to find new jockey

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 12:32pm

Charlie Fellowes needs a new jockey for Prince Of Arran but he's got no shortage of potential suitors for the dual Melbourne Cup placegetter.  Read more »

Perseverance Chris Waller's key to Kolding

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 11:06am

Chris Waller is adamant George Main Stakes contender Kolding is going as well as he ever has and only needs the right conditions to return to the winner's list.  Read more »

Big weekend looms for Godolphin stars

Tuesday 15 September 2020, 4:35pm

Seasoned Godolphin campaigner Avilius is on track to defend his Group One George Main Stakes title at Randwick where his rivals will include barn mate Colette.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien sending stars to Melbourne

Tuesday 15 September 2020, 2:55pm

Irish master trainer Aidan O'Brien has placed six horses into quarantine for the Melbourne spring carnival headed by 2019 Epsom Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck.  Read more »

McDonald to link with Standout in Shorts

Monday 14 September 2020, 2:30pm

Co-trainer Gerald Ryan has secured the services of top jockey James McDonald to partner Standout when the sprinter kicks off his campaign at Randwick.  Read more »

Moroney faces anxious wait with Buffalo

Monday 14 September 2020, 2:00pm

Mike Moroney is hoping to have two runners in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield in boom galloper Buffalo River and smart ex-Kiwi Harlech.  Read more »

Zoustyle readied for Gold Coast cameo

Monday 14 September 2020, 1:30pm

Dynamic sprinter Zoustyle is preparing to return to racing at the Gold Coast with a Magic Millions campaign on the horizon.  Read more »

Marquand celebrates first classic victory

Monday 14 September 2020, 1:15pm

Galileo Chrome has provided jockey Tom Marquand with a remarkable first classic victory in the St Leger at Doncaster.  Read more »

Haut Brion Her returns a winner in Sheraco

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:55pm

A masterful training performance by Chris Waller has helped Haut Brion Her make a winning return at Rosehill after a year on the sidelines.  Read more »

Doubtland impressive in Danehill victory

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:44pm

Wayne Hawkes has a huge opinion of Doubtland but even he was worried about his position in the run in the Danehill Stakes before he sprinted home to win.  Read more »

Wild Planet earns top Marks at Rosehill

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:37pm

The first two horses across the line in the Theo Marks Stakes, Wild Planet and Funstar, are set for a rematch in next month's Group One Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Fierce Impact holds off Russian Camelot

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:15pm

Fierce Impact has recorded his third Group One win over 1600 metres when fending off the exciting Russian Camelot to claim the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Rothfire blazes to victory as Farnan bolts

Saturday 12 September 2020, 4:46pm

The Run To The Rose was expected to provide a mouth-watering clash between some of the country's best three-year-olds but instead it was a race of high drama.  Read more »

Waller labels Mo'unga a star of the future

Saturday 12 September 2020, 3:37pm

Up-and-coming colt Mo'unga has firmed into outright favouritism for the Spring Champion Stakes with an outstanding performance at Rosehill.  Read more »

Zoutori scrapes in to claim Bobbie Lewis

Saturday 12 September 2020, 3:35pm

For the second year in a row Zoutori has taken out the Bobbie Lewis Quality first-up, proving again that he is a straight track specialist.  Read more »

Fituese emerges as an Everest wildcard

Saturday 12 September 2020, 2:50pm

Bonny mare Fituese has given trainer John Thompson a sentimental win in the Vale Rick Worthington Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Crosshaven headed to Caulfield Guineas

Saturday 12 September 2020, 1:54pm

Tom Dabernig believes they have a smart horse in Crosshaven, who will continue towards the Caulfield Guineas after his Flemington win in the Exford Plate.  Read more »

Blinkers on Flit for Sheraco distance drop

Friday 11 September 2020, 2:10pm

Hugh Bowman has been aboard Flit for her two biggest wins and the horse and jockey combination will reunite in the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Gollan on weather watch with Just Orm

Friday 11 September 2020, 1:33pm

Tony Gollan is keeping an eye on the weather before deciding if seasoned campaigner Just Orm takes on Alligator Blood at Doomben.  Read more »

Warning kicks off Melbourne Cup mission

Friday 11 September 2020, 1:23pm

Victoria Derby winner Warning is pleasing his trainers ahead of his return in the Makybe Diva Stakes but his main target is the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Gulgong punters club in Kosciuszko mix

Friday 11 September 2020, 12:57pm

A group of locals from the small country NSW town of Gulgong will be part of this year's The Kosciuszko after landing a winning ticket in the sweepstake.  Read more »

Ryan shows faith in Rose hopeful Peltzer

Friday 11 September 2020, 10:39am

The Golden Rose puzzle will become clearer at Rosehill when the first seven horses in early markets clash in a crucial lead-up race.  Read more »

Star Queensland colt in Melbourne debut

Friday 11 September 2020, 10:18am

Top Queensland colt Wisdom Of Water makes his Melbourne debut in the Danehill Stakes alongside stablemate and three-year-old filly Annavisto.  Read more »

Baker Positive his mare is the real deal

Thursday 10 September 2020, 4:54pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker will head to Rosehill will two emerging mares who he hopes can develop into stable flag bearers this spring.  Read more »

Price confident regarding Immortal Love

Thursday 10 September 2020, 4:46pm

The clash between undefeated three-year-olds Immortal Love and Cherry Tortoni will be one of the early highlights on a strong Flemington meeting.  Read more »

Fender not a certain starter in Theo Marks

Thursday 10 September 2020, 2:59pm

Bush galloper Fender is a confirmed runner in the Kosciuszko but his trainer is weighing up whether to start him from an outside gate in the Theo Marks Stakes.  Read more »

Star mare Rubisaki's Everest dream over

Thursday 10 September 2020, 2:15pm

Rubisaki put in an uncharacteristic display when she resumed at Caulfield and has since been diagnosed with a virus, ruling her out of The Everest.  Read more »

Bowman says Slipper winner is ready to Run

Thursday 10 September 2020, 1:52pm

Tulloch Lodge colt Farnan has given jockey Hugh Bowman every reason to be confident he can continue his racetrack dominance as a three-year-old.  Read more »

Levendi set to follow spring Cups trail

Thursday 10 September 2020, 1:21pm

Peter Gelagotis isn't suggesting Levendi will return to racing a winner in the Makybe Diva Stakes but says the horse is ready for a big comeback campaign.  Read more »

Alligator Blood odds-on for comeback race

Thursday 10 September 2020, 1:19pm

Trainer David Vandyke isn't buying into the hype surrounding the much-anticipated return to racing of Group One winner Alligator Blood at Doomben.  Read more »