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Six of the best for Dylan Dunn at Colac

Saturday 22 December 2018, 6:02pm

After 18 months out of the saddle, jockey Dylan Dunn has ridden six winners from six rides at Colac.  Read more »

Eagle Farm swelters through comeback

Saturday 22 December 2018, 5:49pm

The reopening to Eagle Farm racetrack has been considered a success despite sweltering weather conditions.  Read more »

Mr Money Bags completes job at Flemington

Saturday 22 December 2018, 5:39pm

Mr Money Bags has overcome a wide draw and a tough run to win the Yuletide Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Graham has awesome hopes for Pluck

Saturday 22 December 2018, 5:19pm

Trainer Jenny Graham believes her Eagle Farm winner Awesome Pluck has the ability to measure up to her stakes horse Victorem.  Read more »

Wet home track suits Monsieur Sisu

Saturday 22 December 2018, 4:53pm

The Paul Cave-trained Monsieur Sisu has revelled in the conditions at Warwick Farm to score his third career win and his third on heavy ground.  Read more »

Doss ditches maiden status in style

Saturday 22 December 2018, 3:42pm

Doss has come back from well back in the field to ditch his maiden status at Eagle Farm and head to the Magic Millions carnival.  Read more »

Girls Are Ready for Magic Millions start

Saturday 22 December 2018, 3:22pm

Girls Are Ready has cemented a berth in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast with a stylish win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Blinkers work for Trusty Lad at Eagle Farm

Saturday 22 December 2018, 3:12pm

Blinkers have helped Trusty Lad win the Eagle Way series final at Eagle Farm and send him on the road to the 2019 Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Australian Guineas hope strikes first-up

Saturday 22 December 2018, 2:31pm

Poised To Strike has put his Australian Guineas hopes on the line with a first-up win over 1200m at Flemington.  Read more »

Dubious handles the heat at Eagle Farm

Saturday 22 December 2018, 2:09pm

Smart two-year-old Dubious has handled the Brisbane heat with ease, winning at Eagle Farm on his way to the Magic Millions in January.  Read more »

Flemington win give My Pendant a hat-trick

Saturday 22 December 2018, 1:49pm

My Pendant has followed victories over 1200m at Sandown and Moonee Valley with a winning step up to 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Cuts made to South Australian racing

Friday 21 December 2018, 6:49pm

South Australia's carnival races and regional infrastructure projects have been hard hit by funding cuts to the industry.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun nearing a return to stable

Friday 21 December 2018, 5:45pm

The Autumn Sun will soon return to Chris Waller's stable with the Randwick Guineas his first Group One aim.  Read more »

Mr Money Bags' draw concerns Griffiths

Friday 21 December 2018, 3:50pm

Mr Money Bags will have to overcome a wide barrier if he is to be successful in the Yuletide Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Pfieffer puts faith in Godolphin cast-off

Friday 21 December 2018, 3:25pm

Ghostly's new trainer David Pfieffer believes the former Godolphin galloper still has plenty to offer as the sprinter prepares to resume at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Pistol to pocket more prize money

Friday 21 December 2018, 3:14pm

Smart two-year-old Pocket Pistol needs to finish in the top three at Eagle Farm to be assured enough prize money for a Magic Millions Classic start.  Read more »

Prize money boost for Gold Coast races

Friday 21 December 2018, 2:34pm

Significant prize money boosts have been announced for the Hollindale Stakes and The Jewel at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Girls are ready for Magic Millions bid

Friday 21 December 2018, 2:33pm

Bush filly Girls Are Ready will be out to upstage her city rivals and confirm a spot in the Magic Millions Classic when she races at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

O'Brien chases a big day at headquarters

Friday 21 December 2018, 1:51pm

With four runners at the final meeting for the year at Flemington, trainer Danny O'Brien is set to play a big role.  Read more »

Waller outlines autumn plans for Winx

Friday 21 December 2018, 1:39pm

Trainer Chris Waller has outlined plans for Winx's autumn campaign but warns she could be retired at any time.  Read more »

Guys happy to be back at Eagle Farm

Friday 21 December 2018, 12:03pm

Bryan and Daniel Guy are typical of the trainers who are happy to be back on the big Eagle Farm track.  Read more »

Andrew Adkins to miss holiday racing

Friday 21 December 2018, 11:58am

Sydney jockey Andrew Adkins has been diagnosed with pericarditis, inflammation of the heart, and will be out of the saddle for at least two weeks.  Read more »

Trainer Les Ross steals a march on rivals

Friday 21 December 2018, 11:10am

Some quick thinking by trainer Les Ross has ensured Miss Sara has missed no gallops in the lead-up to the Eagle Way series final at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Trainer and stablehand await RADB penalty

Thursday 20 December 2018, 7:19pm

Trainer Shea Eden and stablehand Jamie Dentith are awaiting sanctions after being found guilty on a race day treatment charge.  Read more »

Grunt among the entries in All-Star Mile

Thursday 20 December 2018, 4:44pm

Dual Group One Flemington winner Grunt has been entered for the inaugural running of the $5 million All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Griffiths places his faith in German rider

Thursday 20 December 2018, 4:37pm

Visiting German jockey Martin Seidl will get another look at the Flemington track when he partner Robe De Fete for trainer Robbie Griffiths.  Read more »

War Baron ready for Warwick Farm battle

Thursday 20 December 2018, 3:29pm

Untapped two-year-old War Baron can stake his claims for a spot on David Payne's autumn carnival team when he lines up for his second start at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Awesome run to continue for Jenny Graham

Thursday 20 December 2018, 3:23pm

Jenny Graham believes Awesome Pluck can handle a drop in distance and continue the Port Macquarie trainer's good recent run in Brisbane at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Prezado shoots for another Flemington win

Thursday 20 December 2018, 3:11pm

Prezado has shown a liking for the Flemington straight course and gets his chance at another win when he runs in the Festive Season Sprint.  Read more »

Archer's Paradox shooting for another win

Thursday 20 December 2018, 2:47pm

Trainer David Murphy admits he would have loved a 1000m-race on Magic Millions day next month for the in-form Archer's Paradox who runs at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sayed a fresh challenge for Matt Dale

Thursday 20 December 2018, 2:37pm

In-form trainer Matthew Dale hopes a change of environment will prove the key to reinvigorating the racing career of French import Sayed.  Read more »

Barriers to decide where Flying Krupt runs

Thursday 20 December 2018, 1:05pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes will weigh up the pros and cons of two Melbourne races before deciding where Flying Krupt runs as she attempts a hat-trick.  Read more »

Skye Bogenhuber retains key Oakfield ride

Thursday 20 December 2018, 12:29pm

Hard work is paying off for Toowoomba jockey Skye Bogenhuber who is aiming for four wins in a row on Oakfield Monarch at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Enable's little sister wins at 2nd start

Thursday 20 December 2018, 11:45am

Enable's younger half-sister Entitle is off the mark with a victory at her second start in a mile race at Lingfield.  Read more »

Ryan Maloney to miss holiday meetings

Thursday 20 December 2018, 11:22am

In-form jockey Ryan Maloney has broken ribs and a lung injury after originally appearing to have escaped injury in a Doomben fall.  Read more »

Three jockeys suspended at Caulfield

Thursday 20 December 2018, 8:15am

Jockeys Mark Zahra, Ben Melham and apprentice Nathan Punch have been suspended on careless riding charges at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cryptic Jewel leads in a Stanley double

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 7:37pm

Critical Thinking has provided trainer Brent Stanley with a Caulfield double after Cryptic Jewel had scored earlier in the program.  Read more »

Aussie Yucatan makes a name for himself

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 6:27pm

South Australian-trained Yucatan has taken a small step towards racing out of the shadow of his more famous Irish-bred namesake in winning his first race.  Read more »

Waterhouse stayer sold to Hong Kong stable

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 5:02pm

Thinkin' Big, an emerging stayer for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, will do his future racing overseas.  Read more »

The Candy Man repays loyal owner Pippos

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 4:48pm

The Candy Man has repaid the faith of his owner Lucky Pippos, coming back from a severe injury to win at Doomben.  Read more »

Tony Vasil denies involvement in top-ups

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 1:58pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has denied any involvement in illegal top-ups and admits he is furious about being dragged into the 'Aquanita eight' doping scandal.  Read more »

Speedy Lucy Rose to bounce back at Farm

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 1:46pm

The controversy over Regumate could again be in the spotlight when Lucy Rose returns to Sydney after a spring carnival failure in Melbourne.  Read more »

High-priced McEvoy filly left on the outer

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 12:55pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy is angry only 10 runners can contest a two-year-old race at Eagle Farm, leaving Just Zerene as an emergency.  Read more »

Rejuvenated Saint Valorem on right track

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 12:46pm

Farm life suits Saint Valorem who will be out to overturn recent second placings when he runs in the Festive Season Sprint at Flemington.  Read more »

Munce know-how an asset in staying finale

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 12:02pm

Trainer Chris Munce is using his experience in big staying races to plot an upset win by Ceol Na Mara in the Eagle Way Stayers Series final.  Read more »

Happy Clapper aiming at the All-Star Mile

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 10:43am

Happy Clapper is among early nominations for a shot at the inaugural $5 million The All-Star Mile at Flemington.  Read more »

Unbeaten 3yo Zoustyle to be spelled

Wednesday 19 December 2018, 9:40am

Star Brisbane three-year-old Zoustyle is to be spelled and is likely to be prepared for the late autumn and winter.  Read more »

Pecans runs at home before G3 defence

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 6:15pm

Talented mare Pecans will run on her home track at Warwick Farm a few days before she heads to Gosford to defend the Group Three Belle Of The Turf.  Read more »

Blinkers to go on Vainstream at Flemington

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 5:47pm

Trainer John Pascoe believes Vainstream still has the ability that resulted in him running close to Nature Strip and hopes blinkers help him at Flemington.  Read more »

Grand veteran Red Excitement retired

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 3:43pm

Veteran Red Excitement has been retired after hurting a joint with the nine-year-old Gerald Ryan stable favourite going out a millionaire.  Read more »

Begg chasing city win from Caulfield base

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 2:19pm

Exceedingly Easy gave trainer Grahame Begg his first win from his new Caulfield base and he hopes she can add to her provincial victory.  Read more »

ATC again offers Sydney Cup bonuses

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 1:49pm

Placegetters in the Sydney Cup can again earn bonuses via designated staying races during the season.  Read more »

Driver hoped Winx focus would allow top-up

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 11:37am

A stablehand who admitted administering illegal race day treatments to horses said Melbourne Cup horses were never involved.  Read more »

No immediate end in sight in Regumate saga

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 11:14am

The exodus of fillies and mares to NSW is set to continue as there appears no immediate resolution to the Regumate saga.  Read more »

Racing NSW to allow dual licences

Tuesday 18 December 2018, 11:03am

Racing NSW has approved dual jockey/trainer licences after considering submissions led by Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne.  Read more »

Alizee wins barrier trial at Randwick

Monday 17 December 2018, 6:45pm

Alizee has won a 1050m-trial at Randwick as she heads towards a return to racing after an automatic ban for a bleeding attack.  Read more »

Invinzabeel ready to shine first-up

Monday 17 December 2018, 5:49pm

Former Chris Waller-trained gelding Invinzabeel has pleased new trainer Mark Newnham before his first start for the stable in an open handicap at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Single Handed turns Smart's fortune around

Monday 17 December 2018, 5:42pm

Single Handed has been instrumental in helping turn the fortunes of his Ballarat trainer Nick Smart around after a lean winter.  Read more »

Written By working towards Oakleigh Plate

Monday 17 December 2018, 4:34pm

Quality three-year-old Written By has returned to work to be prepared for an autumn campaign with the Group One Oakleigh Plate a goal.  Read more »

A Man To Match ready for series final

Monday 17 December 2018, 2:38pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is hoping his run of success this summer will continue with A Man To Match in the Eagle Way series final at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Aquanita eight member admits to top-ups

Monday 17 December 2018, 11:43am

The stablehand at the centre of the 'Aquanita eight' scandal has admitted giving horses "top-ups" as part of an agreement with trainer Robert Smerdon.  Read more »

Zac Purton rides 900th Hong Kong winner

Monday 17 December 2018, 6:36am

Hong Kong-based Australian jockey Zac Purton has ridden five winners at Sha Tin to reach 900 in the competitive HK arena.  Read more »

Cutadeel wins Listed race on way to Derby

Sunday 16 December 2018, 6:04pm

The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Cutadeel has confirmed a path to the New Zealand Derby with his win in a Listed race at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Qld owner Bill Xanthopolous loses appeal

Sunday 16 December 2018, 3:51pm

Stablehand and owner Bill Xanthopolous has failed in an appeal of a six-month disqualification from an incident at a Gold Coast stable earlier this year.  Read more »

Aloisia shows a return to form on Regumate

Sunday 16 December 2018, 3:44pm

The issue of using Regumate on fillies and mares continues with Victorian mare Aloisia showing a return to form in Sydney where it is allowed.  Read more »

Jackson Murphy stars for Toby Edmonds

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:34pm

Queensland apprentice Jackson Murphy has outridden his three kilogram metropolitan claim but will continue to get rides for top trainer Toby Edmonds.  Read more »

Racing Queensland lifts race fields fees

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:30pm

Racing Queensland has announced an increase to bookmakers in fees for race fields.  Read more »

Missrock aimed at Christmas stakes races

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:27pm

Trainer Robbie Laing will set Group One performer Missrock for a holiday stakes race to try to get her back in winning form.  Read more »

Key player in Aquanita scandal at hearing

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:24pm

A key player in Australia's biggest racing scandal has to give evidence at the appeals for four trainers disqualified over the 'Aquanita eight' top-ups affair.  Read more »

Dubious set to run at Eagle Farm reopening

Sunday 16 December 2018, 1:48pm

Impressive Randwick debut winner Dubious is Brisbane-bound for a race at Eagle Farm ahead of the Magic Millions meeting at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Work going ahead to spruce up Eagle Farm

Sunday 16 December 2018, 10:02am

About 150 people are working hard to get the Eagle Farm facilities ready for a much-anticipated return to racing at the track.  Read more »

Barrier a key for Victorem in Lough Neagh

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:52pm

A good barrier draw has helped smart galloper Victorem win the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Smart Coupe defies odds in Flemington win

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:34pm

A predicted storm failed to arrive at Flemington which enabled Smart Coupe to take her place and score in the Wingate Avenue Community Centre Trophy.  Read more »

Sky's the limit for Villiers Stakes winner

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:28pm

Sky Boy has taken the next step to fulfilling his destiny with his win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick earning him a berth in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Zoustyle answers critics in Gold Edition

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:20pm

Brilliant colt Zoustyle has answered his critics with an easy win in the Listed Gold Edition Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Fell Swoop makes return to winners' circle

Saturday 15 December 2018, 5:46pm

Fell Swoop has made a welcome return to the winner's circle, taking out the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Weir contemplates autumn with Declares War

Saturday 15 December 2018, 5:18pm

Declares War has recorded a winning hat-trick for the Darren Weir stable while there's improvement to come from an underdone Whispering Brook  Read more »

Flying Houtzen breaks Doomben track record

Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:59pm

Top Queensland mare Houtzen has broken the Doomben 1050m record in winning the Listed Bribie Handicap.  Read more »

Accession steps up in $500k Inglis Nursery

Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:39pm

The Chris Waller-trained Accession has shown the benefit of his second on debut to win the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick and prompt Golden Slipper dreams.  Read more »

Stud newcomer figures in Doomben double

Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:32pm

Better Reflection has overcome difficulties to continue sire Better Than Ready's great start to his stud career by winning the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Sydney Cup the autumn plan for Our Century

Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:01pm

Our Century will be aimed at the Group One Sydney Cup after showing his staying prowess in the Listed Christmas Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

The Odyssey books place in Magic Millions

Saturday 15 December 2018, 3:52pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida believes The Odyssey can improve further after locking in a place in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Flemington first for trainer Peter Chow

Saturday 15 December 2018, 3:21pm

Moor Wanted has provided Warrnambool trainer Peter Chow with his first Flemington win, taking out the Pin & Win Fundraiser Trophy.  Read more »

Magnufighter stays on for Gold Coast bid

Saturday 15 December 2018, 2:21pm

Magnufighter has confirmed trainer Gary Duncan's belief he is a genuine stayer with his win in the Singapore Turf Club Trophy.  Read more »

Weir colt makes Magic Million statement

Saturday 15 December 2018, 1:47pm

Two-year-old Yes Yes Yes has broken through for his maiden victory, taking out the SecondBite Plate at Flemington.  Read more »

Bookies Feel Good about long-priced winner

Saturday 15 December 2018, 1:43pm

The training partnership of Sheila Laxon and John Symon have again shown their prowess with veteran horses when outsider I Feel Good won at Doomben.  Read more »

Winx back home at Chris Waller's stable

Friday 14 December 2018, 5:01pm

Champion Winx is back in Chris Waller's Rosehill stable with connections close to confirming she will race on in the new year.  Read more »

Captain Rhett to relish Flemington trip

Friday 14 December 2018, 4:57pm

A rise in distance should suit the Pat Carey-trained Captain Rhett when he steps out in the Make-A-Wish Australia Trophy at Flemington.  Read more »

Currie faces fourth substance allegation

Friday 14 December 2018, 4:25pm

Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie will face a fourth charge next month with stewards advising he has another alleged positive swab for one of his horses.  Read more »

Lester Piggott has pacemaker fitted

Friday 14 December 2018, 4:06pm

Former champion jockey Lester Piggott is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery to have a pacemaker fitted.  Read more »

Early pace to help Havasay at Doomben

Friday 14 December 2018, 3:18pm

Quality sprinter Havasay will be suited by a fast early pace as he tries to win the Listed Bribie Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Queenslanders don't Doubt Villiers claims

Friday 14 December 2018, 3:00pm

There will be a State of Origin flavour to the Villiers Stakes when trainer Steve O'Dea attempts to take the trophy back to Qld for the second consecutive year.  Read more »

Robert Heathcote a chance with only runner

Friday 14 December 2018, 2:36pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote will have only one runner at Doomben but believes wet weather gives him a real chance.  Read more »

Newgate in box seat for Nursery success

Friday 14 December 2018, 12:32pm

As part-owners of favourite Strasbourg and debutant Enforcement, Newgate Farm has a strong grip on the Inglis Nursery at Randwick  Read more »

Kavanagh hopes for Kentucky to breeze home

Friday 14 December 2018, 12:16pm

A return to winning form at his last start at Ballarat has trainer Levi Kavanagh confident Kentucky Breeze can run a good race over 1700m at Flemington.  Read more »

Granny to shake off Caulfield curse

Friday 14 December 2018, 12:01pm

Smart filly Granny Red Shoes has trialled well as she attempts to shake off the Caulfield curse at Doomben.  Read more »

PRIME DISPATCH - Edition 222 – 13/12/2018

Friday 14 December 2018, 10:41am

Firstly, happy birthday to my son Vincent who turns 26 today. He’s good fun to have around and I’m sure he is excited to have Resinite running today at Coffs Harbour. Vince and I have a small interest in Resinite who won well last start.   Read more »

Barry O'Farrell gives Conghua thumbs-up

Thursday 13 December 2018, 6:10pm

Racing Australia chief executive Barry O'Farrell has visited the Conghua training centre in China and says he believes it meets Aust biosecurity standards.  Read more »

Chris Munce gets back to his day job

Thursday 13 December 2018, 5:51pm

Former champion jockey Chris Munce recently rode in a jump-out at Eagle Farm but is now back to the business of training.  Read more »

Balancing act for Kendrick with Rose

Thursday 13 December 2018, 5:20pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is facing a delicate balancing act to decide whether to run noted wet track horse Hingus Rose in the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »