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Diamond hopes to clash in fillies Preview

Monday 21 January 2019, 5:37pm

Gimcrack Stakes winner Catch Me is among the headline nominations for the Blue Diamond fillies Preview at Caulfield which includes six last-start winners.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne to run in Carrington Stakes

Monday 21 January 2019, 5:30pm

The popular Tom Melbourne will begin his campaign in the Carrington Stakes at Randwick as a precursor to a possible start in the All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Alburq to press Diamond claims in Preview

Monday 21 January 2019, 3:45pm

After missing a start in the Magic Millions Classic, the Mike Moroney-trained two-year-old colt Alburq has been redirected to a Blue Diamond campaign.  Read more »

Liam Birchley after third Karaka Million

Monday 21 January 2019, 3:18pm

Liam Birchley believes he can train his third Karaka Million winner with Neptune's Spear who has travelled well to New Zealand.  Read more »

Quality nominations for Australia Stakes

Monday 21 January 2019, 2:54pm

The Group Two Australia Stakes has attracted 16 nominations headlined by five Group One winners.  Read more »

Newmarket not All-Star Mile for Vega Magic

Monday 21 January 2019, 2:48pm

Lindsay Park senior trainer David Hayes says the Newmarket Handicap is the target for dual Group One-winning sprinter Vega Magic not the All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Beauty Generation wins HK Stewards' Cup

Monday 21 January 2019, 1:04pm

Reigning Hong Kong champion Beauty Generation has maintained his standing with victory in the Group One Stewards' Cup at Sha Tin.  Read more »

All-Star Mile on radar for Redkirk Warrior

Sunday 20 January 2019, 6:40pm

Connections of multiple Group One-winner Redkirk Warrior are looking to stretch the gelding out in distance this campaign to try to gain an All-Star Mile spot.  Read more »

Racing stars set to take to cricket field

Sunday 20 January 2019, 5:50pm

The seventh annual National Jockeys Trust T20 charity cricket match will feature a host of stars of Australian racing.  Read more »

Jedastar set for Blue Diamond Preview

Sunday 20 January 2019, 5:00pm

The Blue Diamond Preview for fillies is the next assignment for the Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar, an impressive winner at Flemington on debut.  Read more »

Time To Reign ready for home track trial

Sunday 20 January 2019, 4:26pm

Unbeaten colt Time To Reign is ready for a barrier trial ahead of serious racing against the cream of the season's two-year-olds on his way to the Slipper.  Read more »

Gollan-trained filly 50-50 for Millennium

Sunday 20 January 2019, 3:16pm

Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan says smart filly Vincere Volare is a 50-50 chance to run in the Inglis Millennium at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Altior wins 17th consecutive jumps race

Sunday 20 January 2019, 1:04pm

Altior has stretched his unbeaten sequence to 17 with a smooth victory in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot.  Read more »

Mixed week for apprentice Baylee Nothdurft

Sunday 20 January 2019, 11:56am

Queensland apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has finished a mixed week with a metropolitan double, a big fine and a suspension.  Read more »

Winning jockey suspended for whip breach

Saturday 19 January 2019, 6:51pm

Jockey Michael Dee has copped a six-meeting suspension for breaching the whip rules before the 100m aboard eventual winner Khezerabad at Flemington.  Read more »

Another Sydney win for Maher and Eustace

Saturday 19 January 2019, 5:54pm

Ciaron Maher Racing is continuing to show it means to be a force in Sydney with the stable notching another winner at Rosehill.  Read more »

Kah rides Belwazi to Flemington stakes win

Saturday 19 January 2019, 5:50pm

Jockey Jamie Kah has steered Belwazi to a stakes race win at Flemington in her first weekend since making the move to Victorian racing.  Read more »

Stephenson dreaming of Toowoomba Cup win

Saturday 19 January 2019, 5:45pm

Trainer Richie Stephenson is hoping to achieve a long-held ambition to win the Toowoomba Cup with Emphasis.  Read more »

Bon Amis back to winning ways at Rosehill

Saturday 19 January 2019, 5:00pm

Bon Amis has bounced back from his first defeat this preparation to win at Rosehill after trainer Jason Deamer opted to bypass the Takeover Target Stakes.  Read more »

Tropezina dashes to another city victory

Saturday 19 January 2019, 4:28pm

The Henry Dwyer-trained Tropezina has made it three wins from as many starts this preparation with victory in the $250,000 Inglis Dash at Flemington.  Read more »

Cool Drafts in special win for Ben Currie

Saturday 19 January 2019, 4:26pm

Ben Currie has trained Takings to win at Eagle Farm but it was the win of Cool Drafts at Warwick five minutes earlier that was special for him.  Read more »

Sydney G1 autumn aims for in-form Oceanex

Saturday 19 January 2019, 4:00pm

Three-year-old Oceanex will be aimed towards Group One staying races for fillies later in the season after impressing again with a win at Flemington.  Read more »

Michael Murphy efforts rewarded on Snoopy

Saturday 19 January 2019, 3:57pm

Apprentice Michael Murphy's hard work for trainer Chris Munce has paid off with the winning ride on Snoopy at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Enzo's Lad in successive Gr 1 Telegraphs

Saturday 19 January 2019, 3:35pm

Enzo's Lad has defended his title in the Group One Telegraph at Trentham, nabbing Ferrando on the line to win by a nose.  Read more »

Accession stamps claims to Golden Slipper

Saturday 19 January 2019, 3:19pm

The Chris Waller-trained two-year-old Accession has firmed for the Golden Slipper but has a $2 million race in his sights before the Group One finale.  Read more »

Adelaide Cup looms on radar for Khezerabad

Saturday 19 January 2019, 2:53pm

Trainer Aaron Purcell has the Adelaide Cup and Galleywood Hurdle as targets for Flemington winner Khezerabad.  Read more »

Epaumada puts Karaka Million bid on agenda

Saturday 19 January 2019, 2:38pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has some thinking to do after Epaumada qualified for the Karaka Million with an Eagle Farm win.  Read more »

Tulloch Cup trophy returns to Eagle Farm

Saturday 19 January 2019, 2:30pm

The Haley family have donated a famous Brisbane Cup trophy to the Eagle Farm museum, 57 years after their horse Tulloch won the race.  Read more »

Free Of Debt could be Diamond late entry

Saturday 19 January 2019, 1:51pm

After making it two wins from as many starts, the Chris Bieg-trained two-year-old Free Of Debt could have earned himself a crack at the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Brad Stewart weighs in light, fined $3000

Saturday 19 January 2019, 12:55pm

Brisbane jockey Brad Stewart has been heavily fined after he weighed in light at Ipswich.  Read more »

Fox to spin magic at Eagle Farm

Friday 18 January 2019, 6:08pm

Missing a start at the Magic Millions meeting could prove a blessing in disguise for Magic Fox who runs at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Zourhea starts Oaks campaign at Rosehill

Friday 18 January 2019, 6:02pm

The Gerald Ryan-trained Zourhea will begin a campaign aimed at the ATC Australian Oaks when she runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Belwazi to chase Kensington Stakes upset

Friday 18 January 2019, 3:44pm

The Jerome Hunter-trained Belwazi will chase an upset in the Kensington Stakes at Flemington after being a late nomination for the Listed race.  Read more »

Honey Baby to live up to family name

Friday 18 January 2019, 2:56pm

Honey Baby cost only $6000 as a weanling but she is ready to uphold her family's good name at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Pint-sized filly has a big heart

Friday 18 January 2019, 2:15pm

Lee Curtis says two-year-old Giselle Anne has taken significant improvement from the experience of her first race start and can run a cheeky race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Gelded Ollivander to resume at Flemington

Friday 18 January 2019, 1:46pm

Stakes-placed Ollivander will race for the first time since being gelded when he runs in the $250,000 Inglis Dash at Flemington.  Read more »

Tom Button hopes Rockhampton form holds up

Friday 18 January 2019, 1:06pm

Trainer Tom Button hopes the good recent form lines from Rockhampton hold up when the unbeaten Mad Irish Tycoon makes his Brisbane debut at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sir Plush strikes gold in Gosford Cup

Thursday 17 January 2019, 5:30pm

Sir Plush has added another string to his bow with victory in the Gosford Gold Cup while Tactical Advantage has won the feature sprint, the Takeover Target.  Read more »

Oakleigh Plate option for Viddora return

Thursday 17 January 2019, 4:58pm

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell will be guided by Viddora's preparation before deciding whether the dual Group One winner is ready to return in the Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Bush trainer on Target to have last laugh

Thursday 17 January 2019, 4:49pm

After headlining a who's who of Australian Racing at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast, Gerry Harvey will return to his roots with a Highway runner.  Read more »

Heart Of A Lion to make Flemington return

Thursday 17 January 2019, 3:36pm

Lloyd Kennewell has stable veteran Heart Of A Lion ready to resume at Flemington and the trainer is delighted with the gelding's build-up.  Read more »

Munce to keep things rolling on home track

Thursday 17 January 2019, 2:40pm

In-form trainer Chris Munce hopes to keep his good form rolling with First Crush and Snoopy in the Open Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Du Well on target for $250,000 Inglis Dash

Thursday 17 January 2019, 1:55pm

The lucrative Inglis Dash at Flemington is the next test for talented filly Du Well who has notched two wins and a second from three starts this preparation.  Read more »

Stable to continue igniting Sydney racing

Thursday 17 January 2019, 1:41pm

Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have the arsenal to continue their winning momentum in Sydney with two up-and-coming horses at Rosehill.  Read more »

Iain Jardine stable hit by tragedy

Thursday 17 January 2019, 1:26pm

Natasha Galpin, a member of Iain Jardine's racing team stables in Dumfries in Scotland, has died following a fall on the gallops.  Read more »

Rawiller building towards return to riding

Thursday 17 January 2019, 12:08pm

Brad Rawiller has been cleared to remove a neck brace he has been wearing since a race fall in October and is hoping to return to riding trackwork soon.  Read more »

Waller to unleash top Queensland 2yos

Thursday 17 January 2019, 11:56am

The Chris Waller stable has accepted with three promising two-year-olds at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Brexit concerns for Irish racing/travel

Thursday 17 January 2019, 10:53am

Irish racing authorities have major concerns over a no-deal Brexit which would affect horses travelling to Great Britain and Europe.  Read more »

Hawkshot shows promise in Sandown win

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 6:24pm

Three-year-old Hawkshot has raced to an impressive win at Sandown but his jockey insists the gelding's racing manners need to improve for him to rise in class.  Read more »

Patience paying off for Ljungberg owners

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5:37pm

Progressive three-year-old Ljungberg will be out to maintain his unblemished record this campaign at Rosehill.  Read more »

Island Daze scores first-up win at Sandown

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5:28pm

Lightly raced four-year-old mare Island Daze has backed up some promising trackwork with a first-up win in a midweek city race at Sandown.  Read more »

Greener pastures ahead for Dunn galloper

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5:24pm

Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn hopes he gets to keep Hong Kong-owned Green Mountain for a while longer after the gelding won at Doomben.  Read more »

'Switched on' Lady Cuvee makes her mark

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5:18pm

She has taken her time but trainer Chris Waller expected nothing less from New Zealand-bred filly Lady Cuvee who has broken through for her first win.  Read more »

Physicality faces city test in Inglis Dash

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 2:59pm

After a maiden win on debut in country Victoria, trainer Symon Wilde is happy to give Physicality his chance in the $250,000 Inglis Dash at Flemington.  Read more »

Bartley hoping for a Good Time in autumn

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 2:51pm

Stakes winner In Good Time will kick off her campaign at Rosehill but connections are still weighing up which race she will contest.  Read more »

Ryan Maloney back riding ahead of schedule

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 12:58pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney will return to riding late after using methods employed by footballers to recover from injury.  Read more »

Viking Warrior on trial for Diamond tilt

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 12:17pm

Champion trainer David Hayes is hoping well-bred colt Viking Warrior can press his claims for the Blue Diamond when he runs at Flemington in his second start.  Read more »

Murphy and Tregea chase two-state success

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 12:14pm

Apprentice Michael Murphy and trainer Steve Tregea are set to continue their good form, starting with the Gosford Gold Cup.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist pleases in barrier trial

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 6:09pm

Triple Group One winner Trapeze Artist has warmed up for his next campaign with a barrier trial performance which has pleased his trainer Gerald Ryan.  Read more »

35 G1 winners among All-Star Mile entries

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 5:07pm

Thirty five Group One winners are among 130 eligible entries for the All-Star Mile ahead of the public vote to decide places in the field.  Read more »

Tropezina set to chase third-straight win

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 4:52pm

After wins at Mornington and Caulfield this summer, the Henry Dwyer-trained filly Tropezina faces her biggest test yet in the $250,000 Inglis Dash.  Read more »

More Sundays out to press Guineas claims

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 3:23pm

Champion trainer David Hayes is keen to target the Australian Guineas with blue blood colt More Sundays if he can live up to expectations this campaign.  Read more »

Winx not among All-Star Mile nominations

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 1:06pm

Champion Winx has not been nominated for the inaugural All-Star Mile in Melbourne, with the mare's autumn program to centre on Sydney.  Read more »

Jamie Kah making the move to Melbourne

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 12:46pm

South Australia's premier rider Jamie Kah is to base herself in Victoria seeking better opportunities and an elusive Group One win.  Read more »

Evergreen Winx a supreme athlete: Bowman

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 9:02am

Champion Winx has pleased her trainer and jockey with her performance in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of her final racing campaign.  Read more »

Inglis Dash attracts 15 nominations

Monday 14 January 2019, 7:20pm

The $250,000 Inglis Dash for three-year-olds at Flemington has attracted 15 nominations.  Read more »

D'Argento to run in Rosehill barrier trial

Monday 14 January 2019, 6:34pm

While most attention at the Rosehill trials will be on Winx, D'Argento is among the other elite level horses having their first autumn hit-outs.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles to resume at Flemington

Monday 14 January 2019, 5:45pm

Sydney mare Champagne Cuddles is set to race in Melbourne for the first time when she resumes from a spell in the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Brooklyn Hustle favourite for Blue Diamond

Monday 14 January 2019, 4:46pm

The Jason Warren-trained filly Brooklyn Hustle has been installed the early favourite for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes for two-year-olds at Caulfield.  Read more »

Yarra Valley meeting off because of heat

Monday 14 January 2019, 2:45pm

Racing Victoria has abandoned a scheduled race meeting at Yarra Valley because of the forecast for extreme heat.  Read more »

Baster to ride True Excelsior in G1 in NZ

Monday 14 January 2019, 12:25pm

Jockey Stephen Baster will continue his association with the Leon and Troy Corstens-trained True Excelsior when the mare chases a Group One win in New Zealand.  Read more »

Kennewell to trainer expensive colt

Sunday 13 January 2019, 6:41pm

Melbourne trainer Lloyd Kennewell will train the $1.7 million sale topper from the Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sunlight, Oohood building to race returns

Sunday 13 January 2019, 6:06pm

Two Group One sprint races at Flemington are the first autumn targets for star filly Sunlight who is already a Group One winner at the Melbourne track.  Read more »

Desleigh Forster keeps bargains coming

Sunday 13 January 2019, 4:48pm

Desleigh Forster's eye for a bargain has resulted in Chapter And Verse winning a million dollar race and adding to the trainer's growing reputation.  Read more »

Peter Hulbert happy after Millions fifth

Sunday 13 January 2019, 4:34pm

Trainer Peter Hulbert believes he has a winter carnival hope in Oh Five Glory after she ran fifth in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Winx honoured at Santa Anita ceremony

Sunday 13 January 2019, 4:22pm

Australian champion Winx has been celebrated at a ceremony in the United States after being voted the most popular horse in the world.  Read more »

Damian Browne ride inquiry adjourned

Sunday 13 January 2019, 3:20pm

An inquiry into a ride by Damian Browne at Eagle Farm has been adjourned until the jockey recovers from stomach surgery.  Read more »

Godolphin nominate three for All-Star Mile

Sunday 13 January 2019, 3:09pm

Godolphin trainer James Cummings has announced Group One stars Hartnell, Alizee and Best Of Days as nominations for the inaugural All-Star Mile.  Read more »

More preparation work at Eagle Farm

Sunday 13 January 2019, 10:45am

Work is continuing on the Eagle Farm track surface in preparation for its next major test with its second race meeting within a few weeks.  Read more »

Victor Espinoza no closer to race return

Sunday 13 January 2019, 10:07am

Star American jockey Victor Espinoza will get a third medical opinion on when he can return to race riding after suffering a spinal injury.  Read more »

MM runner-up Dubious gets consolation

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:30pm

Magic Millions 2YO Classic runner-up Dubious has picked up a $325,000 bonus for his all-female owners syndicate.  Read more »

Chauffeur salutes at first start for Weir

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:30pm

Well-bred Chauffeur has sprinted to victory at Flemington in his first start since being transferred to the Darren Weir stable in Victoria.  Read more »

Apprentice Dolan uses weight to advantage

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:25pm

Apprentice Robbie Dolan has used his weight to advantage on Single Bullet to beat Jungle Edge in the Summer Sprint at Randwick, the first of a winning treble.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker ends Millions day on a high

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:20pm

Redouble completed a memorable day for Bjorn Baker when he landed some big bets to win the Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Manolo Blahniq scores in Chester Manifold

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:11pm

The Tony Noonan-trained Manolo Blahniq has claimed his first Australian stakes win with victory in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Godolphin filly wins Magic Millions 2YO

Saturday 12 January 2019, 5:47pm

Godolphin has won its first race at a Magic Millions carnival with Exhilarates claiming the 2YO Classic in outstanding fashion.  Read more »

Boomsara wins Magic Millions 3YO Guineas

Saturday 12 January 2019, 5:14pm

Chris Munce has experienced his greatest moment as a trainer with Boomsara scoring a thrilling win in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Madison County wins second G1

Saturday 12 January 2019, 4:54pm

Madison County has overcome difficulties to claim the Levin Classic at Trentham, his second Group One victory.  Read more »

Invincibella could chase Magic hat-trick

Saturday 12 January 2019, 4:20pm

Trainer Chris Waller concedes he is tempted to set Invincibella for a third straight Magic Millions Fillies and Mares race.  Read more »

Fresh is best for Baker's Egyptian Symbol

Saturday 12 January 2019, 3:43pm

Bjorn Baker believes he's finally found the key to Egyptian Symbol after the mare produced a barnstorming finish to win the Magic Millions Snippets.  Read more »

Eurell has Guineas aspirations for O'Tauto

Saturday 12 January 2019, 3:33pm

Lightly raced O'Tauto is likely to be given his chance to progress towards the Australian Guineas after a hard-fought win at Flemington over 1400m.  Read more »

Tumultuous goes back to back in $1m Trophy

Saturday 12 January 2019, 3:17pm

Tumultuous has become the third horse to win back-to-back Magic Millions Trophies on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Linda Meech creates history at Randwick

Saturday 12 January 2019, 2:37pm

Linda Meech has become the first dual licence holder to ride in Sydney and has made it count with victory in the first two races.  Read more »

Carnival goals ahead for Chapter And Verse

Saturday 12 January 2019, 2:36pm

Winter carnival goals including a possible Stradbroke Handicap mission are on the drawing board for Magic Millions QTIS Open winner Chapter And Verse.  Read more »

Silentz makes it back-to-back city wins

Saturday 12 January 2019, 2:33pm

The Darren Weir-trained Silentz has made it back-to-back city victories, overhauling So Si Bon in the straight to win over 1600m at Flemington.  Read more »

Griffin lands Country Cup on roughie

Saturday 12 January 2019, 1:57pm

Gold Coast jockey Dan Griffin has displayed his class with a win on outsider Mr Markou in the Magic Millions Country Cup.  Read more »

Microphone wins on debut at Flemington

Saturday 12 January 2019, 1:41pm

Godolphin-owned two-year-old colt Microphone has got the job done on debut, racing to a narrow win over Pretty Brazen at Flemington.  Read more »

Terminology too smart in Magic Maiden

Saturday 12 January 2019, 1:27pm

Promising filly Terminology has continued the domination of Sydney horses in the Magic Millions Maiden with a comprehensive win on Saturday.  Read more »

Ellicazoom ready to fire at the Gold Coast

Friday 11 January 2019, 5:53pm

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says Ellicazoom has been impressing on the training track ahead of a tilt at a $1 million Magic Millions race at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Winx ready to run in barrier trial

Friday 11 January 2019, 5:46pm

Winx will begin the countdown to her final racing campaign in a 900m-barrier trial at Rosehill.  Read more »