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Smith keeps options open for max Impact
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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 »