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Top jockey James Winks retires from riding
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 September 2020, 7:43pm
Victorian jockey James Winks has ridden in his final race, announcing his premature retirement due to a medical condition. Read more »
Lloyd buzzing after first city win on Bee
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 September 2020, 5:47pm
Apprentice Madison Lloyd, who is based at Swan Hill, has hardly ridden in the city but she made the most of a rare opportunity at Sandown Hillside. Read more »
Blue-blooded colts reign at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 9 September 2020, 4:15pm
Well-bred three-year-olds Argenteus and Cadenabbia will be given the chance to earn their way to stakes company after their breakthrough wins at Canterbury. Read more »
Aysar heading to G1 Caulfield Guineas
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 September 2020, 3:55pm
Ben Hayes saw enough in Aysar's victory at Sandown Hillside to think he could be up to Caulfield Guineas standard despite not winning by a big margin. Read more »
Moore brothers out to Crack next milestone
Sydney
Wednesday 9 September 2020, 2:07pm
Brothers John and Gary Moore will saddle up their first stakes runner as a training partnership when Crack On Crack On makes his Australian debut at Rosehill. Read more »
Dalasan aiming to win his first Group One
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 September 2020, 1:44pm
South Australian horses have dominated feature interstate races in recent weeks and Leon MacDonald is hoping Dalasan can continue the winning run. Read more »
O'Brien excited by rising star's return
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 September 2020, 4:40pm
Danny O'Brien is hoping hype will meet expectation with Russian Camelot when he resumes from a spell in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
English Derby winner top weight for Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 September 2020, 4:12pm
Handicaps have been released for the Melbourne Cup with English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck given the distinction of being allocated top weight. Read more »
Bivouac impresses Bowman in latest trial
Sydney
Tuesday 8 September 2020, 3:45pm
Dual Group One winner Bivouac has moved a step closer to his racetrack return with a bold barrier trial performance at Randwick. Read more »
Pride set to showcase two Everest hopefuls
Sydney
Monday 7 September 2020, 2:15pm
All Aged Stakes placegetter Fasika will make her seasonal return at Rosehill where she will be on a mission to underline her claims to a slot in The Everest. Read more »
Fierce Impact on song for Makybe Diva
Melbourne
Monday 7 September 2020, 1:30pm
Fierce Impact loves 1600 metres and the star Sydney galloper will return to Flemington to take on a top-class field over the distance in the Makybe Diva Stakes. Read more »
David Hayes gets on the board in Hong Kong
Sydney
Monday 7 September 2020, 12:37pm
Australian trainer David Hayes has celebrated a win at the opening meeting of the Hong Kong racing season. Read more »
Outback Barbie to resume in Sheraco Stakes
Brisbane
Monday 7 September 2020, 12:15pm
The Group Two Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill will be the target for classy mare Outback Barbie when she returns to racing. Read more »
In-form Jamie Kah suspended by stewards
Melbourne
Saturday 5 September 2020, 8:30pm
Jamie Kah has taken all before her in recent weeks but she won't be seen until September 23 after being suspended for the second time this month. Read more »
Dreamforce bounces back to snare Tramway
Sydney
Saturday 5 September 2020, 5:55pm
Bold frontrunner Dreamforce has rebounded off a tough first up run to deliver trainer John Thompson back-to-back wins in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Waller gets Humidor to turn back the clock
Melbourne
Saturday 5 September 2020, 5:53pm
Chris Waller has resurrected the career of Humidor, which was close to over, producing him for a debut win for the stable in the Feehan Stakes. Read more »
Waller dedicates Group win to Worthington
Sydney
Saturday 5 September 2020, 5:17pm
The feature race meeting at Randwick has been overshadowed by the death of popular trainer Rick Worthington from cancer at the age of 60. Read more »
Bella Vella shows toughness to win again
Melbourne
Saturday 5 September 2020, 5:06pm
Bella Vella kept her undefeated record in 2020 intact with a tough win in the McEwen Stakes and trainer Will Clarken believes the best is yet to come. Read more »
Showmanship puts on another winning act
Melbourne
Saturday 5 September 2020, 4:18pm
Showmanship proved he's one of the rising stars of Australian racing when he won his sixth race in a row at Moonee Valley to put himself on a Group One path. Read more »
Dame Giselle overcomes wide run in Furious
Sydney
Saturday 5 September 2020, 4:08pm
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Dame Giselle has now claimed the opening two legs of the Princess Series with an against-the-odds win in the Furious Stakes. Read more »
Gytrash downs Nature Strip in Concorde
Sydney
Saturday 5 September 2020, 3:38pm
South Australian sprinter Gytrash has chased down Everest favourite Nature Strip to win the Group Three Concorde Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Maher and Eustace land early Valley treble
Melbourne
Saturday 5 September 2020, 2:47pm
Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace continued their great start to the 2020-21 racing season, winning three out of the first four races at Moonee Valley. Read more »
All Time Legend on song in Randwick return
Sydney
Saturday 5 September 2020, 2:31pm
He does not have the profile of stablemate Classique Legend, but All Time Legend enjoyed his moment in the sun with a tough victory at Randwick. Read more »
Rothfire confirmed for The Everest slot
Sydney
Saturday 5 September 2020, 12:12pm
Group One winner Rothfire has become the first three-year-old to book a place in the world's richest turf race, securing the Everest slot held by miRunners. Read more »
King rules with Wyong feature race double
Sydney
Friday 4 September 2020, 5:08pm
Jockey Rachel King has put her stamp on Wyong's major meeting of the spring, producing two superbly timed rides to claim the day's showpiece races. Read more »
Ghostly connection to Furious Stakes card
Sydney
Friday 4 September 2020, 4:05pm
Trainer David Pfieffer is expecting a bold run from seasoned campaigner Ghostly when he returns from a freshen up at Randwick. Read more »
First-up strike rate points to Malahide
Brisbane
Friday 4 September 2020, 1:55pm
Matt McGillivray's return to riding after a fall will receive a timely boost if Malahide can build on her reputation as a first-up specialist at Doomben. Read more »
Furious set to sort out Sydney's fillies
Sydney
Friday 4 September 2020, 12:39pm
No Sydney filly has yet emerged as the standout of her generation but that could change when a smart field gathers for the Group Two Furious Stakes. Read more »
Ryan pair boast fitness edge in Feehan
Melbourne
Friday 4 September 2020, 11:39am
Trainer Nick Ryan has two of the eight runners in the Feehan Stakes in Mahamedeis and Sircconi and he's hoping one of them can snare a Cox Plate spot. Read more »
Berry hoping Angel can shine in Chelmsford
Sydney
Friday 4 September 2020, 10:45am
A handy array of rides awaits jockey Tommy Berry at Randwick, including Group One winner Angel Of Truth for Team Hawkes in the Chelmsford Stakes Read more »
Trainer says Bella ready to fly in McEwen
Melbourne
Friday 4 September 2020, 10:09am
Will Clarken believes his flying mare Bella Vella is in a happy place after an undefeated preparation and can continue where she left off at The Valley. Read more »
Crusader heads to Randwick without Berry
Sydney
Thursday 3 September 2020, 5:37pm
Hawkes Racing will utilise the claim of apprentice Brock Ryan aboard emerging talent Masked Crusader when he chases his fourth career win at Randwick. Read more »
Matt Cumani confident in his Valley pair
Melbourne
Thursday 3 September 2020, 3:36pm
Matt Cumani was named as the trainer of French raider San Huberto this week and he's got another two spring aspirants in action at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Stakes test for Quinton filly in Furious
Sydney
Thursday 3 September 2020, 3:11pm
The absence of a standout filly has convinced trainer Ron Quinton to give the lightly-raced Orpheum an opportunity in black-type grade at Randwick. Read more »
Tomlinson aiming for first city winner
Brisbane
Thursday 3 September 2020, 2:45pm
Apprentice Sheriden Tomlinson will notch a significant career milestone if he can win aboard Mishani Miss for his boss Les Ross at Doomben. Read more »
Adelaide ace out to Strip Concorde title
Sydney
Thursday 3 September 2020, 2:20pm
Group One Lightning Stakes winner Gytrash already boasts a win over Nature Strip and he will bid to lower the sprint star's colours again at Randwick. Read more »
Cox Plate test for improving Harbour Views
Melbourne
Thursday 3 September 2020, 11:27am
Matthew Williams has always had a big opinion of Harbour Views and he will put that to the test in the Feehan Stakes with a Cox Plate berth on the line. Read more »
Raheen House could be Wyong Cup knockout
Sydney
Thursday 3 September 2020, 11:14am
Trainer Kris Lees will have weight of numbers on his side with five horses across two stakes races at Wyong's feature meeting of the spring. Read more »
Sadler praises Kah after Monster victory
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 September 2020, 5:38pm
Undefeated filly Mozzie Monster has stamped herself as a Thousand Guineas prospect with an outstanding performance under jockey Jamie Kah at Bendigo. Read more »
The Bostonian to be freshened for sprint
Sydney
Wednesday 2 September 2020, 4:35pm
Trainer Tony Pike has taken the advice of his travelling foreman and will give The Bostonian extra time to recover from a tough first-up run in the Winx Stakes. Read more »
King keen on Warwick Farm winner Miravalle
Sydney
Wednesday 2 September 2020, 4:07pm
Arrowfield Stud-owned filly Miravalle has revived memories of Group One winner Maid Of Heaven and put herself on a path to Group One spring races. Read more »
Embolism wins 'Listed' maiden at Bendigo
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 September 2020, 3:55pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien has been pleased to see Embolism make a winning start to his career at Bendigo in a race that promises to be a strong form reference. Read more »
Surprise Baby on track for winning return
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 September 2020, 2:10pm
Gifted stayer Surprise Baby is showing his trainer Paul Preusker enough to think he can secure a start in the Cox Plate by winning the Feehan Stakes first-up. Read more »
Concorde an Everest audition for Splintex
Sydney
Wednesday 2 September 2020, 1:04pm
Emerging sprinter Splintex will face a Concorde Stakes clash with established star Nature Strip in a serious test of his claims to an Everest slot. Read more »
Kiwi filly follows in footsteps of Sunline
Sydney
Tuesday 1 September 2020, 5:18pm
New Zealand filly La Vernazza will make her debut for trainer Jamie Richards in the Group Two Furious Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Cummings comfortable with Avilius delay
Sydney
Tuesday 1 September 2020, 12:20pm
Godolphin's seasoned campaigner Avilius has opened favourite to make a winning return in the Group Two Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Waller prepares to unleash force of Nature
Sydney
Monday 31 August 2020, 1:00pm
Two horses confirmed as Everest slot holders, Nature Strip and Gytrash, will clash for the first time this spring in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick Read more »
Melb Cup back on the agenda for Red Verdon
Melbourne
Monday 31 August 2020, 11:42am
Trainer Ed Dunlop is hoping for a case of third time lucky as he again sets his sights on chasing a Melbourne Cup start with English stayer Red Verdon. Read more »
Giant galloper Behemoth wins Memsie Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 6:03pm
Behemoth, who was sold for $120,000 as a weanling and then $6,000 as a yearling, has recorded his first Group One win in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Mugatoo too classy in Premiers Cup win
Sydney
Saturday 29 August 2020, 5:23pm
A coveted hometown win in the Newcastle Cup still eludes trainer Kris Lees but he might have found the horse to break his hoodoo in Rosehill winner Mugatoo. Read more »
Moody In Good Health after narrow win
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 5:21pm
An emotional Peter Moody has combined with jockey Luke Nolen and a group of long-time clients to win the Heatherlie Stakes with outsider In Good Health. Read more »
Legendary Melb Cup winner Subzero dies
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 4:53pm
Two months after his great mate and carer Graham Salisbury passed away, Melbourne Cup winner Subzero has died at the age of 32. Read more »
Holyfield races into Guineas calculations
Sydney
Saturday 29 August 2020, 4:42pm
Holyfield has capped a successful afternoon for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace with a classy victory in the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. Read more »
Love swoops to claim first stakes victory
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 4:32pm
In a race where there were some big reputations, it was Immortal Love who kept his undefeated record intact when he stormed home for a last-stride win. Read more »
Speedy Anders emerges as Everest contender
Sydney
Saturday 29 August 2020, 3:43pm
In a sustained show of speed, Anders has blitzed his San Domenico Stakes rivals to underline his credentials as a serious contender for a slot in The Everest. Read more »
Maher, Eustace land early Caulfield double
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 3:13pm
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have produced two early winners at Caulfield, Persan and Al Galayel, who will both chase starts in the major staying races. Read more »
Dancing Gidget shows right moves to score
Sydney
Saturday 29 August 2020, 1:08pm
Lightly-raced mare Dancng Gidget remains in the mix for the Golden Eagle after posting her third win from four starts this campaign at Rosehill. Read more »
Milton pair add a spark to Highway field
Sydney
Friday 28 August 2020, 4:07pm
Part-time electrician Mark Milton will be hoping to light up Rosehill when he starts Harley Fat Boy and Polished Penny in the Highway Handicap. Read more »
Skate To Paris aims for hat-trick of wins
Brisbane
Friday 28 August 2020, 2:36pm
Trainer Chris Munce has deferred a decision to spell in-form mare Skate To Paris in order to chase a hat-trick of wins at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Holyfield ready to reign in Ming Dynasty
Sydney
Friday 28 August 2020, 1:37pm
Campaign plans for Group Three winner Holyfield will become clearer after he takes on several talented three-year-olds in the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. Read more »
Perth stars step out in force at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 28 August 2020, 1:18pm
Stablemates Regal Power and Arcadia Queen will each seek to add to their respective Group One resumes when they clash in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Mystic Journey ready for Memsie challenge
Melbourne
Friday 28 August 2020, 11:46am
Adam Trinder was happy that Mystic Journey could be trained out of Peter Moody's stables but in an unexpected bonus, Moody is helping to supervise her. Read more »
McEvoy confident Peltzer can measure up
Sydney
Friday 28 August 2020, 10:50am
Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy heads to Rosehill with an outstanding book of rides, headed by exciting colt Peltzer in the Group Three San Domenico Stakes. Read more »
Eden's Bless Her aiming for six in a row
Melbourne
Friday 28 August 2020, 10:04am
Shea Eden is confident in-form mare Bless Her can take her winning stretch to six and follow in the footsteps of Ocean Embers by winning the Cockram Stakes. Read more »
Depth and quality in Cups nominations
Melbourne
Thursday 27 August 2020, 6:11pm
Racing Victoria officials are pleasantly surprised by the number of entries they have received for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Read more »
Grey Lion roaring towards Cup assignment
Sydney
Thursday 27 August 2020, 3:34pm
Trainer Matt Smith is confident ageing stayer Grey Lion still has something to offer as he prepares for the next step in his spring campaign. Read more »
Carnival plans in the balance for Kisukano
Brisbane
Thursday 27 August 2020, 2:17pm
Trainer Michael Nolan has worked overtime to find a solution to the headstrong tendencies of Kisukano, whose barrier antics have earned the ire of stewards. Read more »
Maher reveals big plans for Sydney stable
Sydney
Thursday 27 August 2020, 1:31pm
On the back of their best local season to date, training partners Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are planning an expansion of their Sydney operation. Read more »
Savatiano gets Group One chance in Memsie
Melbourne
Thursday 27 August 2020, 1:15pm
James Cummings has always believed that Savatiano was a mare who could win at Group One level and she gets her best chance in the Memsie Stakes. Read more »
Begg takes easier path with Nonconformist
Melbourne
Thursday 27 August 2020, 12:04pm
Grahame Begg toyed with the idea of promising stayer Nonconformist resuming in the Memsie Stakes but he is happy with his decision to take a softer option. Read more »
Oliver triumphs again in Breasley Medal
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 9:45pm
Damien Oliver has won his eleventh Scobie Breasley Medal and Nature Strip has been crowned Horse of the Year at a Victorian racing awards night. Read more »
Godolphin brotherhood reigns at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 5:10pm
Godolphin has enjoyed a successful afternoon at Randwick with a trio of progressive horses, two of them brothers, posting impressive wins. Read more »
Melbourne Cup dream alive for Super Girl
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 4:56pm
Bendigo trainer Josh Julius is chasing a Melbourne Cup start with Super Girl and the dream lives on after her last-to-first win at Sandown Hillside. Read more »
Filly a Rose between San Domenico colts
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 3:44pm
The Mark Newnham-trained Every Rose will seek to become the first filly in eight years to upstage the colts and geldings in the Group Three San Domenico Stakes. Read more »
Behemoth chasing biggest win in Memsie
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 3:42pm
Trainer David Jolly believes Behemoth is tuned up and ready to take on a star-studded field in the first Group One race of the Victorian season. Read more »
Classique Legend tunes up for Everest bid
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 12:25pm
Classique Legend has taken the next step in his build up towards the $15 million The Everest with a barrier trial win under race jockey Kerrin McEvoy. Read more »
Racing NSW opens border to some Vic horses
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 11:27am
The improving pandemic situation in regional Victoria has prompted NSW racing officials to allow the interstate travel of thoroughbreds from certain areas. Read more »
Slipper winner sizzles in latest trial win
Sydney
Tuesday 25 August 2020, 3:46pm
Tulloch Lodge colt Farnan has continued preparations for his seasonal return to racing with an all-the-way win in a Randwick barrier trial. Read more »
Rothfire misses gallop after stable mishap
Brisbane
Tuesday 25 August 2020, 11:13am
Trainer Rob Heathcote is not hitting the panic button with Rothfire after a minor injury ruled him out of a jump out at Doomben. Read more »
Maher announces retirement of Loving Gaby
Sydney
Tuesday 25 August 2020, 9:28am
Connections of two-time Group One winner Loving Gaby have confirmed her retirement after a leg injury put paid to her spring campaign. Read more »
Moody eyeing off Memsie with new recruits
Melbourne
Monday 24 August 2020, 2:30pm
Peter Moody returns to Group One racing in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield with two new recruits, Perth star Gatting and three-year-old Glenfiddich. Read more »
Melody Belle set to return to New Zealand
Sydney
Monday 24 August 2020, 1:40pm
Connections of star Kiwi mare Melody Belle have pulled the plug on her Australian spring campaign following successive unplaced runs in Sydney. Read more »
Thompson keen to see where Mamaragan fits
Sydney
Monday 24 August 2020, 1:14pm
Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan will get a chance to underline his claims to the Group One Golden Rose when he kicks off his campaign at Rosehill. Read more »
Pet food pit stop proves costly for Sherry
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 6:21pm
Apprentice Tom Sherry has been slapped with a $1000 fine for failing to comply with the direction of stewards during a lengthy gap between rides at Randwick. Read more »
Apprentice not Jittery on heavy track
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:47pm
Apprentice Liam Riordan took full advantage of the slogging conditions and front-running bias to post a masterful all-the-way win on Jittery Jack. Read more »
Verry good mare outclasses rich G1 field
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:33pm
Verry Elleegant has made a stunning return to win the Winx Stakes at Randwick, overcoming a quality field in the first Group One race of the season. Read more »
Moonee Valley abandoned after five races
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:15pm
Jockeys and trainers agreed that the Moonee Valley meeting should be called off due to safety concerns after constant rain left surface water on the track. Read more »
Dirty Thoughts relishes the mud at Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 4:26pm
On a rare heavy track at Moonee Valley, Dirty Thoughts has enjoyed the wet conditions to make it three wins from as many starts this campaign. Read more »
Distance proves just right for Sweet Deal
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 3:54pm
Classy mare Sweet Deal has kicked off her preparation with a courageous win, lumping a big weight to stave off several late challengers at Randwick. Read more »
Dame draws first blood in Princess Series
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 3:31pm
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Dame Giselle has led throughout to claim the Silver Shadow Stakes, the first race in the four-leg Princess Series. Read more »
In-form stables continue winning streaks
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 2:22pm
Godolphin's James Cummings and Cranbourne trainer Shea Eden have continued their great recent form, winning the first two races at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Josh Parr returns a winner at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 1:44pm
A thrilled Josh Parr has made an immediate impact at his first Sydney meeting in over three months, teaming up with trainer Bjorn Baker for an early double. Read more »
Seven Cranbourne stables in virus lockdown
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 10:18am
Racing Victoria has moved quickly to lockdown multiple stables after a staff member for Cranbourne trainer Richard Laming tested positive to COVID-19. Read more »
Shamal faces stiff task to outjump Ablaze
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 9:45am
Trainer Amy McDonald will have her first Grand National Steeplechase runner in Shamal but he takes on star jumper Ablaze, who is aiming for an historic win. Read more »
Jay Ford grabs G1 chance on The Bostonian
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 2:30pm
Best known for his association with brilliant speedster Takeover Target, Jay Ford returns to the Sydney arena to link with Winx Stakes favourite The Bostonian. Read more »
Sir Barnabus on Queensland Cups trail
Brisbane
Friday 21 August 2020, 1:59pm
The Toowoomba and Queensland Cups are options trainer Jason Edwards will pursue with Sir Barnabus if he can maintain winning form at Doomben. Read more »
Gytrash, Fasika impress in barrier trial
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 1:46pm
Adelaide sprinter Gytrash has passed his first serious test racing in the Sydney direction with a stylish barrier trial performance at Warwick Farm. Read more »
OTI's Cup hopes step out around the globe
Melbourne
Friday 21 August 2020, 1:04pm
Terry Henderson's OTI Racing has key runners all over the world this weekend, including former English stayer Young Rascal at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Coolmore confirm death of Atlantic Jewel
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 11:32am
Coolmore Australia has confirmed former star mare Atlantic Jewel has died shortly after giving birth to a foal by US Triple Crown winner Justify. Read more »
McDonald in Sweet position at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 11:07am
The first Group One meeting of the season is shaping to be a happy hunting ground for top jockey James McDonald if early markets have got it right. Read more »