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Hall gets Sydney chance on Jungle Edge

Friday 11 January 2019, 4:10pm

Victorian apprentice Chelsea Hall is set to ride in Sydney for the first time when she partners Jungle Edge in the Summer Sprint at Randwick.  Read more »

Patrick Payne books Cahill for key rides

Friday 11 January 2019, 4:00pm

Trainer Patrick Payne has secured big-race jockey Michael Cahill for two key rides on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Chapter and Verse to prove his worth

Friday 11 January 2019, 3:12pm

Desleigh Forster is hoping rising star Chapter and Verse can prove he is a winter carnival contender by winning the Magic Millions QTIS Open.  Read more »

Young brigade out in force at Randwick

Friday 11 January 2019, 2:56pm

There will be plenty of fresh faces in the jockeys' room at Randwick with a host of apprentices given opportunities on the Randwick card.  Read more »

Winx form looks good for Cabeza De Vaca

Friday 11 January 2019, 2:51pm

Jockey Stephen Baster believes Cabeza De Vaca's first-up run behind Winx last preparation provides a strong guide to his Chester Manifold Stakes chances.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie's inquiry deferred

Friday 11 January 2019, 2:32pm

An inquiry into four alleged positive swabs from horses trained by Ben Currie has been deferred to allow a legal issue to be resolved.  Read more »

Williams pair begin Championships campaign

Friday 11 January 2019, 12:01pm

Goulburn trainer Danny Williams is preparing for a busy day at Randwick with six runners including Highway Handicap favourite Hemmerle.  Read more »

Filly already part of Millions glory

Friday 11 January 2019, 11:36am

Trainer Peter Hulbert believes Magic Millions Classic contender Oh Five Glory is an example of what the Magic Millions series is all about.  Read more »

Ill Damian Browne to miss Millions

Friday 11 January 2019, 11:12am

Damian Browne will be out for several weeks after undergoing bowel surgery and will be replaced by Tim Clark on second favourite Boomsara in the $2m MM Guineas.  Read more »

Yes Yes Yes out of Magic Millions

Friday 11 January 2019, 10:50am

Former favourite Yes Yes Yes has been scratched from the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after originally being passed fit to run.  Read more »

Dubai Gold Cup plans for Cross Counter

Thursday 10 January 2019, 7:06pm

The Dubai Gold Cup on World Cup night at Meydan has been pencilled in for Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter's first start of 2019.  Read more »

Doss out of Magic Millions Guineas

Thursday 10 January 2019, 5:36pm

Emergency Doss has been scratched from the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas with Say I See You next in line to get a start.  Read more »

Battlers set to star again at Gold Coast

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:47pm

The battlers beating the odds story of Magic Millions day could easily involve jockey Luke Tarrant and trainer Kevin Kemp.  Read more »

So Si Bon chasing back-to-back wins

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:39pm

After breaking through for his first win in more than two years, So Si Bon will be out to back it up when he runs at Flemington over 1600m.  Read more »

Full book for Jay Ford at Randwick

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:33pm

Jockey Jay Ford is convinced Sikhing Glory can break a distance hoodoo and score his first win beyond 1000 metres at Randwick.  Read more »

Classic hope Yes Yes Yes found to be sore

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:27pm

Darren Weir-trained two-year-old Yes Yes Yes must pass another inspection before being allowed to start in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Freedman ready to Frolic in Sydney

Thursday 10 January 2019, 3:58pm

Life has come full circle for trainer Michael Freedman as he restarts the process of rebuilding a stable in Sydney.  Read more »

Manolo Blahniq favourite for Listed race

Thursday 10 January 2019, 3:46pm

After two placings so far this preparation, the Tony Noonan-trained Manolo Blahniq is the early favourite for the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes.  Read more »

Good Millions news for Michael Nolan

Thursday 10 January 2019, 2:58pm

Trainer Michael Nolan is delighted Unconditional has made the field for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas and .  Read more »

Femme Fireball to improve from good gate

Thursday 10 January 2019, 1:58pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote expects a sharp improvement from Femme Fireball with the mare finally drawing a good barrier in the Millions Fillies and Mares race.  Read more »

Mick Lakey swimming against MM tide

Thursday 10 January 2019, 1:44pm

The Gold Coast will take centre stage this weekend and that's precisely what Mick Lakey is banking on when he brings consistent mare Final Zero to Sydney.  Read more »

Shinn returns to trackwork after injury

Thursday 10 January 2019, 1:39pm

Blake Shinn's comeback to race riding is a step closer with the jockey's return to trackwork after recovering from a neck injury suffered in a fall.  Read more »

Godolphin set for Magic Millions treble

Thursday 10 January 2019, 11:55am

The Godolphin organisation has chances in three races on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast headed by Exhilarates in the $2 million 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Buoyant start to Magic Millions sale

Thursday 10 January 2019, 8:52am

The annual Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast has started on a high note with four yearlings sold for $1 million or more.  Read more »

Mahis Angel scores narrow Caulfield win

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 8:07pm

Jockey Joe Bowditch believes Mahis Angel is still learning his craft but was pleased with the fight the colt showed to score a narrow win at Caulfield  Read more »

263 juveniles remain in Blue Diamond

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:49pm

Second acceptances for this year's Blue Diamond have been taken with 263 two-year-olds remaining in the mix for the Group One race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Columbus Circle makes stylish debut

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:39pm

The Nick Ryan-trained three-year-old Columbus Circle has made a promising start to his career, winning an 1100m maiden at Caulfield.  Read more »

Menari back to track after stud failure

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:30pm

Menari will return to racing after experiencing fertility issues at stud and will be aimed at the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Vorster set to ride for McEvoy stable

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:20pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy says he is excited to have jockey Barend Vorster set to ride for his stable in South Australia.  Read more »

Setback for NZ-bound Neptune's Spear

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:52pm

Two-year-old Neptune's Spear's chances in the Karaka Million in New Zealand have suffered a blow with his defeat as odds-on favourite at Doomben.  Read more »

Matt Dunn-trained gelding ready to fire

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:31pm

The Fire Trap has come through a bruising last-start run and is ready for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Monsieur Sisu chasing back-to-back wins

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:18pm

Monsieur Sisu has an unblemished record on heavy ground but Paul Cave expects him to run well at Randwick regardless of the track condition.  Read more »

Cool Chap to return in Chester Manifold

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:04pm

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says he can't fault Cool Chap leading into his return in the Chester Manifold Stakes and is looking to the gelding to make his mark.  Read more »

Young sires chase Millions double

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 2:53pm

Young gun sires Better Than Ready and Spirit Of Boom have the chance to give Queensland studs a rare double on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Joe Cleary follows golden rule to Millions

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 1:56pm

Trainer Joe Cleary is following a policy of his father, retired trainer Frank Cleary, by sticking with jockey Jess Taylor in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Two Flemington options for Rock 'n' Gold

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 6:30pm

Connections of Rock 'n' Gold will decide before acceptance time whether to run the gelding in the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington or a 1600m-handicap.  Read more »

Australian Turf Club to cap membership

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 6:14pm

The Australian Turf Club will introduce a waiting list for membership applications taken after the end of January.  Read more »

70 entries so far for rich All-Star Mile

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 5:37pm

Some high-profile horses have already been nominated for the inaugural All-Star Mile with more big names expected to be entered.  Read more »

Thornton, McNeil have suspensions reduced

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 4:47pm

Stephanie Thornton has had an improper riding suspension reduced from 25 to 20 meetings on appeal while Jye McNeil has had a careless riding ban reduced.  Read more »

Blinkers could help The Odyssey in Classic

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 4:32pm

Queensland hopeful The Odyssey could wear blinkers in the Magic Millions Classic in which he will start from barrier two.  Read more »

Jungle Edge a late Summer Sprint entry

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 3:23pm

Popular sprinter Jungle Edge has been added to the field for the Summer Sprint at Randwick and has been given top weight of 64.5kg.  Read more »

Ridgewood Drive chasing second city win

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 2:24pm

After breaking his maiden at Sandown, three-year-old Ridgewood Drive is set to back up seven days later at Caulfield to chase another city win.  Read more »

Outback Barbie shortens for Millions

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 12:15pm

Outback Barbie is the short-priced favourite for the Magic Millions Guineas after drawing perfectly for the $2 million race at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Exhilarates now favourite for MM Classic

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 10:36am

Godolphin filly Exhilarates is now the outright favourite for the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast after drawing barrier nine.  Read more »

Dubious out to remain unbeaten in Millions

Monday 7 January 2019, 7:02pm

Dubious puts his unbeaten run on the line in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast after wins in Sydney and Brisbane in his two starts.  Read more »

Payne has feature race hopes in two states

Monday 7 January 2019, 6:42pm

Chamois Road headlines Patrick Payne's entries at Flemington on Chester Manifold Stakes day while stablemates Husson Eagle and Zizzis have Gold Coast targets.  Read more »

Kent weighs in on track debate in Victoria

Monday 7 January 2019, 4:39pm

Trainer Mick Kent has given his view on the track preparation policy in Victoria, including questioning the accuracy of some track ratings.  Read more »

Chris Munce to star at Millions

Monday 7 January 2019, 4:29pm

Chris Munce has been a major player on Magic Millions day for years and looks set to again play a big part in the rich meeting at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Ljungberg out of Guineas after mix-up

Monday 7 January 2019, 4:27pm

Sydney three-year-old Ljungberg will be scratched from the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast after a mix-up over his acceptance in the $2 million race.  Read more »

Programming change helps Neptune's Spear

Monday 7 January 2019, 3:18pm

The decision to add an extra two-year-old race to the Doomben midweek meeting has helped the cause of Karaka Million hopeful Neptune's Spear.  Read more »

Ciaron Maher Racing opens Sydney stable

Monday 7 January 2019, 1:17pm

Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher will now have stables in two states with confirmation of a Sydney base at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Michael Crismale joins RNSW board

Monday 7 January 2019, 12:14pm

Racing minister Paul Toole has announced former Australian Turf Club chairman Michael Crismale will join the board of Racing NSW.  Read more »

Brisbane trainer Barry Miller dies aged 78

Monday 7 January 2019, 11:53am

Group One-winning Brisbane trainer Barry Miller has died aged 78 after a long illness.  Read more »

Long Leaf on target for New Zealand race

Sunday 6 January 2019, 6:38pm

The Lindsay Park stable will send stakes-winning colt Long Leaf to New Zealand to run in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic at his next start.  Read more »

The Candy Man in freak Sunshine Coast win

Sunday 6 January 2019, 6:00pm

The Candy Man has revived memories of the great Gunsynd after missing the start by 10 lengths before winning at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Winx on target for final campaign

Sunday 6 January 2019, 5:47pm

Winx has surprised her trainer Chris Waller who continues to marvel at her fitness and prowess ahead of what will be her final racing campaign.  Read more »

Better Reflection settles in on Gold Coast

Sunday 6 January 2019, 5:17pm

Rockhampton filly Better Reflection has arrived on the Gold Coast ahead of her bid to beat the big stables in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

True Excelsior to head to NZ for G1 sprint

Sunday 6 January 2019, 5:07pm

The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained True Excelsior will travel to New Zealand to chase a Group One win in The Telegraph at Trentham.  Read more »

James Cummings passes first stress test

Sunday 6 January 2019, 11:18am

Godolphin Australia's head trainer James Cummings believes he has already passed his first stress test on the way to the Magic Millions meeting.  Read more »

Allan Reardon new Qld track assessor

Sunday 6 January 2019, 9:53am

Former Queensland chief steward Allan Reardon has been appointed as the state's new official track walker.  Read more »

Mastering scores narrow Caulfield win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 6:26pm

Odds-on favourite Mastering has held on to score a narrow win at Caulfield, beating the fast-finishing Harbour Grey by a nose.  Read more »

Apprentice Robbie Dolan's star on the rise

Saturday 5 January 2019, 6:00pm

Apprentice Robbie Dolan has ridden a double at Randwick including a first winner for trainer Chris Waller to continue his rise up the Sydney riding ranks.  Read more »

Godolphin gets first Millions runner

Saturday 5 January 2019, 5:50pm

The massive Godolphin operation has secured its first runner in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Exhilarates Gold Coast win on Saturday.  Read more »

Chatuchak races away for Caulfield victory

Saturday 5 January 2019, 5:40pm

Godolphin-owned mare Chatuchak has finished strongly to win at Caulfield, giving jockey Dwayne Dunn a winning double at the meeting.  Read more »

Tyzone proves too classy in Gold Coast win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 4:36pm

Consistent galloper Tyzone has appreciated a sharp drop in class to score an overdue win at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

No Millions for Ljungberg despite win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:59pm

Trainer Ron Quinton is not tempted to send Ljungberg to the Gold Coast for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas despite the ease of his win at Randwick.  Read more »

Bold Missile brings up double for Dwyer

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:49pm

Victories by Tropezina and Bold Missile have given Caulfield trainer Henry Dwyer a winning double on his home track.  Read more »

Sydney a potential option for Coast winner

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:36pm

Prioritise has been able to win at the Gold Coast after setting a slow early pace to record his fifth win this season.  Read more »

Easy Eddie earns shot at Takeover Target

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:33pm

Easy Eddie will take the next step in his burgeoning career in the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford after his win at Randwick.  Read more »

Native Soldier out of Millions and autumn

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:25pm

A leg injury has ruled Native Soldier out of the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast with Darren Weir hoping to have the colt back for the spring carnival.  Read more »

Apprentice Nothdurft lands Gold Coast win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 2:55pm

Apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has ridden his first Saturday metropolitan winner not long after getting his city licence.  Read more »

Hightail firms for Magic Millions with win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 2:04pm

Hightail has firmed dramatically for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after his Randwick win but co-trainer Peter Snowden has warned he is not a certain starter.  Read more »

Toby Edmonds to aim higher with Acqume

Saturday 5 January 2019, 2:00pm

Acqume has repaid a decision to keep her racing with a Gold Coast win that could be the forerunner to a stakes campaign.  Read more »

Tropezina makes it back-to-back victories

Saturday 5 January 2019, 1:47pm

The Henry Dwyer-trained filly Tropezina has backed up a maiden win at Mornington first-up with a city win at Caulfield in her second start of her campaign.  Read more »

Jackson Murphy to have surgery on hand

Saturday 5 January 2019, 1:16pm

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy will have surgery on his right hand after being injured in a race fall.  Read more »

Kendrick hopes he has a real deal

Friday 4 January 2019, 6:07pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is looking to He's The Deel to show his staying promise when he runs over 1800 metres at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Peralta to kick off career at Randwick

Friday 4 January 2019, 5:56pm

David Payne is keen to see how Peralta performs at his first start and how Silent Explorer returns when he takes the pair to Randwick.  Read more »

Waldron to saddle first Melbourne runners

Friday 4 January 2019, 5:41pm

Mission Hill and Weather With You will be the first city runners in Melbourne for trainer Joe Waldron who has recently relocated from New Zealand to Mornington.  Read more »

Edmonds calls on Guthmann-Chester

Friday 4 January 2019, 3:38pm

Leading trainer Toby Edmonds has called on apprentice Jag Guthmann-Chester to help ease a weight hike for Tyzone at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Cup horse injury could not be foreseen: RV

Friday 4 January 2019, 3:10pm

An investigation has found the ultimately fatal injury suffered by The Cliffsofmoher during the Melbourne Cup could not have been foreseen or prevented.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy relying on Hills for Millions

Friday 4 January 2019, 1:41pm

Hills will have to win her way to the Magic Millions Classic via a race at the Gold Coast if trainer Tony McEvoy is to defend the race he won with Sunlight.  Read more »

Nomothaj out to bounce back at Caulfield

Friday 4 January 2019, 1:32pm

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes a drier surface can spark an improved showing from stakes-winning filly Nomothaj when she runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Australian sprinter Faatinah wins in Dubai

Friday 4 January 2019, 10:47am

Australian sprinter Faatinah has kicked off his Dubai campaign with victory in a 1000m-sprint at Meydan on the opening night of their carnival.  Read more »

Thornton, McNeil appeal riding suspensions

Thursday 3 January 2019, 5:34pm

Stephanie Thornton has lodged an appeal against the severity of an improper riding suspension while Jye McNeil is appealing a seven-meeting careless riding ban.  Read more »

Three winners for McDonald at Te Aroha

Thursday 3 January 2019, 5:28pm

Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald has made a flying visit home to New Zealand, catching up with old friends and riding three winners at Te Aroha.  Read more »

Ben Thompson set to begin Singapore stint

Thursday 3 January 2019, 4:57pm

Young Victorian jockey Ben Thompson is looking forward to starting an overseas riding stint in Singapore where he has been licensed for the season.  Read more »

Price believes 1400m will suit Mastering

Thursday 3 January 2019, 3:59pm

Trainer Mick Price believes if Mastering can prove himself over 1400m at Caulfield, it will open up the gelding's options.  Read more »

Randwick barrier concern for Nicci's Gold

Thursday 3 January 2019, 3:52pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has some concerns about the transfer of racing from Warwick Farm to Randwick with in-form mare Nicci's Gold.  Read more »

Metis to give Tony Gollan another thrill

Thursday 3 January 2019, 1:39pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan admits he gets an extra thrill every time he can win a race with the speedy Metis, a horse he helped syndicate.  Read more »

Just Hifalutin to make Caulfield return

Thursday 3 January 2019, 1:31pm

Just Hifalutin is set for her first start in almost six months at Caulfield, with her trainer Enver Jusufovic looking forward to the mare's return.  Read more »

Barrier concern for Oh Five Glory at Coast

Thursday 3 January 2019, 12:22pm

Trainers Peter and Will Hulbert will reluctantly run Oh Five Glory from a wide barrier at the Gold Coast in the lead-up to the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Lloyd Kennewell to close Adelaide stable

Thursday 3 January 2019, 10:33am

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell has announced he will close his Adelaide stable to concentrate on Melbourne after funding and prize money cuts to SA racing.  Read more »

Martin Seidl lands first metropolitan win

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 6:37pm

Robe De Fete has given visiting German rider Martin Seidl a first Victorian metropolitan win at Sandown.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss closing in on retirement

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 6:18pm

Trainer Joe Pride is preparing for the retirement of veteran stayer Destiny's Kiss, a gallant third in the New Year's Day Cup after copping interference.  Read more »

Villa Sarchi impresses in Sandown victory

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:37pm

Villa Sarchi has unleashed a powerful finishing burst to again score a first-up victory over 1000 metres at Sandown.  Read more »

Gold Coast or Flemington for Mr Money Bags

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:28pm

The Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast or the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington are the options for last-start winner Mr Money Bags.  Read more »

Sandown winners have big staying targets

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:22pm

Amanikan and Ridgewood Drive have shown their potential with maiden victories at Sandown which may lead to Derby and Oaks races later in the season.  Read more »

Old association wins again at Doomben

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:16pm

The long-standing and successful combination of trainer Michael Nolan and owner Kim McCasker has won with Devils Marbles at Doomben.  Read more »

Easy Eddie to run for Pride at Kensington

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 4:32pm

Trainer Joe Pride will take Easy Eddie to race at Randwick but says he would rather be racing on his home track at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

In-form Schweida ponders Millions

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 4:02pm

Kelly Schweida has equalled his best training performance at a TAB meeting but has the Magic Millions Classic on his mind with The Odyssey  Read more »