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Cool Passion to be set for Adelaide G1

Saturday 17 November 2018, 3:50pm

Tony McEvoy has a long-range plan to set Cool Passion for a Group One race in Adelaide next preparation after the mare claimed another stakes win at Sandown.  Read more »

Our Century wins first-up over 1900m

Saturday 17 November 2018, 3:43pm

Our Century has made a winning comeback at Rosehill over 1900 metres at his first start for more than six months.  Read more »

Josh Parr quizzed over Roheryn ride

Saturday 17 November 2018, 3:25pm

An inquiry into Josh Parr's ride on odds-on favourite Roheryn has been adjourned, with the colt beaten by Chess Star.  Read more »

Tally bounces back to claim Eclipse Stakes

Saturday 17 November 2018, 2:54pm

A trip west for the Perth Cup will come under consideration for Tally after he scored a last-stride win in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

Callow guides Persuader to Sandown win

Saturday 17 November 2018, 2:27pm

Mick Price-trained filly Persuader has claimed her first stakes win with victory at Listed level in the Twilight Glow Stakes.  Read more »

Joao Moreira to return to Hong Kong

Saturday 17 November 2018, 2:13pm

Joao Moreira will return to Hong Kong racing as stable rider for champion trainer John Size after a stint in Japan.  Read more »

Neptune's Spear aims for Karaka Millions

Saturday 17 November 2018, 2:05pm

Neptune's Spear is on target to give trainer Liam Birchley a third success in the Karaka Millions after his stylish win at Doomben.  Read more »

Yogi rounds up rivals in the Sandown Cup

Saturday 17 November 2018, 1:49pm

The addition of blinkers has proved beneficial with Yogi, who's appreciated a rise in distance to claim the Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Steal My Kisses snares stakes win on debut

Saturday 17 November 2018, 1:21pm

Trainer Mick Price will target the Blue Diamond with Steal My Kisses after the filly claimed a Listed win on debut in the Merson Cooper Stakes.  Read more »

Cougar after Jericho Cup berth at Sandown

Friday 16 November 2018, 5:39pm

Jarrod McLean is hoping to earn a Jericho Cup start with Cougar Express via the 3200m Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Trainer Tommy Wong to front cobalt inquiry

Friday 16 November 2018, 5:30pm

Hawkesbury trainer Tommy Wong will front a Racing NSW stewards inquiry over higher than allowed cobalt levels in one of his horses.  Read more »

Zipping Classic to decide Barman's future

Friday 16 November 2018, 4:56pm

Who Shot Thebarman needs to perform in the Zipping Classic with the 10-year-old dual Group One winner facing retirement.  Read more »

Fitter Illustrious Lad after Heffernan win

Friday 16 November 2018, 4:35pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis is expecting Illustrious Lad to be suited by 1300m in the Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

Strathmore to make Australian debut

Friday 16 November 2018, 4:27pm

Group One placegetter Strathmore will make his Australian debut at Rosehill after doing his previous racing in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Hairy Dal Harraild after Zipping success

Friday 16 November 2018, 4:03pm

Import Dal Harraild will be lining up for his third Australian start when he runs in the Zipping Classic for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.  Read more »

Red Excitement after back-to-back wins

Friday 16 November 2018, 3:12pm

Veteran Red Excitement will be after back-to-back wins over 1900m at Rosehill as he heads to summer features.  Read more »

Sandown Cup trip query with Vengeur Masque

Friday 16 November 2018, 2:43pm

The jury is out over Vengeur Masque's staying ability after his performance in the Melbourne Cup behind Cross Counter.  Read more »

Zoustar to shuttle to England

Friday 16 November 2018, 10:32am

Champion Australian first season sire Zoustar will shuttle to England to stand at Tweenhills Stud.  Read more »

Mackinnon Stakes winner set to head west

Thursday 15 November 2018, 6:23pm

Mackinnon Stakes winner Trap For Fools will return to his home state to contest the Group One Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Doncaster Mile, Queen Elizabeth for Shark

Thursday 15 November 2018, 5:17pm

Two of the richest races run during The Championships in Sydney are at the forefront of a planned Australian campaign for Te Akau Shark.  Read more »

Begg tests Our Libretto in Zipping Classic

Thursday 15 November 2018, 3:56pm

After a luckless run against the mares in the Matriarch Stakes at Flemington, Our Libretto jumps in distance for a shot at the Zipping Classic at Sandown.  Read more »

Royal Ascot scratching makes winning debut

Thursday 15 November 2018, 3:50pm

Luck Favours, denied a Royal Ascot appearance at the 11th hour, has made a successful start to her racing career.  Read more »

Medals chases a fitness boost at Sandown

Thursday 15 November 2018, 3:44pm

The Jericho Cup is on the radar for the connections of Gold Medals who will take his place over 3200m in the Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Tony Gollan unleashes summer carnival team

Thursday 15 November 2018, 1:51pm

A mix of established performers and untapped talent will fly the flag for trainer Tony Gollan at Doomben.  Read more »

Suncraze set to bounce back at Rosehill

Thursday 15 November 2018, 12:24pm

Kosciuszko runner-up Suncraze returns to Sydney racing after an unsuccessful hit-and-run raid on the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Syd's Coin chasing Sandown Guineas purse

Thursday 15 November 2018, 12:23pm

Syd's Coin may be one of the outsiders in the Sandown Guineas but his trainer Ken Keys says the colt is a better chance than his odds suggest.  Read more »

Mark Newnham out to keep momentum rolling

Thursday 15 November 2018, 11:52am

Having made an impact during the Sydney and Melbourne carnivals, Mark Newnham will shift his focus back to the bread and butter of his operation.  Read more »

Tough crumpet a bright light for owners

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 6:10pm

Iamacrumpet has overcome the odds to take her place in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark wins again for NRL veteran

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 5:56pm

Cronulla veteran Paul Gallen is celebrating a Group Two win as a part-owner of emerging New Zealand galloper Te Akau Shark.  Read more »

Cummings counts on distant drop for Tally

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 5:31pm

After a successful Flemington carnival, Godolphin will have just the two runners at the final meeting of the spring at Sandown.  Read more »

Ex-Godolphin runners a hit with McFarlane

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 5:25pm

Trainer Greg McFarlane is hoping to continue his luck with tried horses when he saddles up two former Godolphin gallopers at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lord Fandango cleared for Zipping Classic

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 3:28pm

Lord Fandango has recovered from a bout of colic that forced him out of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Freedman ready to call Sydney home again

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 3:21pm

Michael Freedman is back in Sydney after winding up a stint in Hong Kong and is looking forward to reigniting his training career.  Read more »

Victorem chases stakes success in Brisbane

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 1:33pm

Country Championship winner Victorem will test his stakes credentials in the Listed Keith Noud Quality at Doomben.  Read more »

Andrew Ramsden winner to gain a Cup berth

Wednesday 14 November 2018, 11:35am

The Melbourne Cup has another ballot exempt race with the Andrew Ramsden joining The Bart Cummings, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Lexus Stakes.  Read more »

Joe Pride ruing stable favourite's bleed

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 5:40pm

Trainer Joe Pride has lost his best horse for the summer but hopes Ball Of Muscle can return as good as ever once he serves a ban for bleeding in a trial.  Read more »

Youngstar has minor bone chip surgery

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 5:17pm

Youngstar, the first Australian bred and raised horse home in the Melbourne Cup, has undergone minor surgery to remove a small bone chip.  Read more »

Lindsay Park set to tackle Sandown Guineas

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 4:26pm

Long Leaf and Good 'N' Fast will run for Lindsay Park in the Group Two Sandown Guineas for three-year-olds.  Read more »

RADB reserve O'Sullivans' cobalt decision

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 4:00pm

Trainers Terry and Karina O'Sullivan have had their cobalt charges heard by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board with the board reserving its decision.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark on trial for Sydney autumn

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 3:26pm

Te Akau Shark will be on trial for the Sydney autumn carnival when he runs in a Group Two race at Riccarton for part-owner  Read more »

Eagle Farm track to hold December racing

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 2:13pm

A date has been set for the beleaguered Eagle Farm racetrack surface to have its first major test and a Saturday race meeting.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle out of Perth after bleeding

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 11:45am

Group-winning sprinter Ball Of Muscle will miss the summer after incurring a mandatory three-month ban for a bleeding attack discovered after a trial win.  Read more »

Bowman has Cup ban reduced on appeal

Tuesday 13 November 2018, 11:42am

Jockey Hugh Bowman has had a one-month suspension cut to 23 meetings and a fine on appeal to the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Anthony, Ed Cummings to train separately

Monday 12 November 2018, 5:56pm

Anthony and Edward Cummings are to dissolve their training partnership but both will continue training separately.  Read more »

McEvoy pair set to tackle Sandown Guineas

Monday 12 November 2018, 5:21pm

Scottish Rogue and Secret Blaze are set to continue their three-year-old campaigns in the Group Two Sandown Guineas.  Read more »

Malageurra Perth bound after trial success

Monday 12 November 2018, 4:08pm

A Cranbourne trial win has added to the fitness levels of Malaguerra ahead of a trip to Perth for the Winterbottom Stakes.  Read more »

Cup runners to back up in Zipping Classic

Monday 12 November 2018, 3:46pm

Ventura Storm, Who Shot Thebarman and Yucatan have been entered in the Zipping Classic having competed in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Red Excitement after another Rosehill win

Monday 12 November 2018, 3:29pm

Veteran Red Excitement will be out to back up his last-start win when he runs in the November Topaz at Rosehill.  Read more »

Viddora shines in Cranbourne trial victory

Monday 12 November 2018, 12:31pm

Group One-winning mare Viddora is set to head to Perth in top order after winning a Cranbourne barrier trial in easy fashion.  Read more »

Jockey narrowly avoids hurdling horses

Monday 12 November 2018, 11:39am

Jockey Evan Daly has narrowly avoided serious injury while out jogging on the track during racing at Navan.  Read more »

Royal Ascot option for Santa Ana Lane

Sunday 11 November 2018, 6:43pm

Four-time Group One winner Santa Ana Lane could be Royal Ascot-bound with connections to discuss all options while he has a well-deserved break.  Read more »

Group One target for The Bostonian

Sunday 11 November 2018, 6:20pm

Bostonian has returned from a winter spell after an unbeaten Queensland campaign to be aimed at stakes races in New Zealand.  Read more »

Chris Waller leads the way during spring

Sunday 11 November 2018, 4:35pm

With the spring Group One season in Sydney and Melbourne over, champion trainer Chris Waller leads the tally of Group One winners.  Read more »

Veteran Testashadow headed to Rosehill

Sunday 11 November 2018, 4:26pm

Testashadow will head to Rosehill for his next start in a Villiers preparation on the back of a third in a stakes race at Flemington.  Read more »

John Gosden wins final flat turf race

Sunday 11 November 2018, 3:34pm

Royal Line has capped John Gosden's season with a record sixth victory for the champion trainer in Doncaster's November Handicap.  Read more »

Cranbourne trial for Viddora before Perth

Sunday 11 November 2018, 2:35pm

A Cranbourne barrier trial will help blow the cobwebs out before Viddora flies to Perth for her defence of the Group One Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

Donjuan delivers poignant win at Doncaster

Sunday 11 November 2018, 11:13am

Donjuan Triumphant has won at Doncaster wearing the colours of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Leicester City chairman who died in a helicopter crash.  Read more »

Oliver equals Cup carnival riding record

Saturday 10 November 2018, 7:05pm

Damien Oliver has equalled the record of 72 career Melbourne Cup carnival wins for a jockey, reaching the milestone in the final race of this year's carnival.  Read more »

Hold The Line wins after pre-race scare

Saturday 10 November 2018, 6:07pm

Flighty filly Hold The Line will be aimed at the Magic Millions Guineas after maintaining her unbeaten record with a narrow win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Madison County wins Gr 1 NZ 2000 Guineas

Saturday 10 November 2018, 5:37pm

The training partnership of Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman has notched another Group One win with Madison County in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.  Read more »

First 2YO winner for Godolphin this season

Saturday 10 November 2018, 5:21pm

Godolphin Australia has registered its first two-year-old winner for the season with Kiamichi at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jarrod McLean lands G1 with Trap For Fools

Saturday 10 November 2018, 5:03pm

Trap For Fools has held off Irish Derby winner Latrobe to win the $2 million Group One Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Chapter And Verse sparks emotional scenes

Saturday 10 November 2018, 4:44pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster dedicated the win of Chapter And Verse at the Sunshine Coast to the family of popular racing identity Basil Nolan Jnr.  Read more »

Sky Boy brings up hat-trick at Rosehill

Saturday 10 November 2018, 4:29pm

Sky Boy is cementing himself as a stable star for Anthony and Edward Cummings, bringing up a hat-trick at Rosehill to confirm a start in the Group Two Villiers.  Read more »

Kenedna back to best in Matriarch Stakes

Saturday 10 November 2018, 4:27pm

Trainer Darren Weir and jockey John Allen have combined again at Flemington to claim the Group Two Matriarch Stakes.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane wins the VRC Sprint Classic

Saturday 10 November 2018, 4:21pm

Santa Ana Lane has claimed his fourth Group One win, storming home between runners in the VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Jaameh claims G3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Saturday 10 November 2018, 3:41pm

Jaameh has raced to a hard-fought win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington after missing out on making the Melbourne Cup field.  Read more »

Flemington consolation win for Dreamtime

Saturday 10 November 2018, 3:08pm

Dreamtime missed a start in the Group One Kennedy Mile but has won a consolation carnival race at Flemington.  Read more »

Champagne Jet set to target Magic Millions

Saturday 10 November 2018, 2:54pm

Champagne Jet will be aimed at the Magic Millions after she defeated highly rated stablemate Betaima at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Guineas races on radar for Ringerdingding

Saturday 10 November 2018, 2:33pm

Ringerdingding could line up in the Group Two Sandown Guineas on a seven-day back-up after storming home to win the Listed Springtime Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Weir farm brings out best in Top Prospect

Saturday 10 November 2018, 1:57pm

Top Prospect has broken through at Flemington for his first Australian win and could be on a path towards the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

A Royal Celebration for Adkins, Quinton

Saturday 10 November 2018, 1:34pm

Royal Celebration has added another win to his record with trainer Ron Quinton to give him a break and bring him back for stakes races in the autumn.  Read more »

Loyalty Man makes a return to winning form

Saturday 10 November 2018, 1:20pm

The Mike Moroney-trained Loyalty Man has raced to victory in a 1600m benchmark race at Flemington in his third start back from an injury lay-off.  Read more »

Foxy Housewife put on black-type mission

Saturday 10 November 2018, 1:14pm

Foxy Housewife indicated she will be a force to be reckoned with in black-type company during the summer carnival after her first-up win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Stakes day stop-work at Flemington averted

Friday 9 November 2018, 7:22pm

Planned industrial action on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington by some race day workers has been averted.  Read more »

Sheezdashing could cap carnival for stable

Friday 9 November 2018, 6:48pm

A couple of days after stablemate Aristia won the Group One VRC Oaks, Sheezdashing will chase a Group Two win in the Matriarch Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Good book of Flemington rides for Bayliss

Friday 9 November 2018, 6:37pm

Redkirk Warrior headlines Regan Bayliss's book of rides at Flemington in the VRC Sprint Classic while he has chances in support races including Yulong January.  Read more »

Chaussure to build on first-up run

Friday 9 November 2018, 6:20pm

After an eye-catching return from a long break when fourth at Randwick, The Chris Waller-trained Chaussure will race a similar field at Rosehill  Read more »

Redzel on song for G1 VRC Sprint defence

Friday 9 November 2018, 5:54pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden is confident defending champion Redzel is the horse to beat again in a star-studded VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Bowman appeals severity of one-month ban

Friday 9 November 2018, 5:23pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman has lodged an appeal against the severity of a one-month suspension incurred for three charges out of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Kementari gets another chance at spring G1

Friday 9 November 2018, 4:40pm

High profile horse Kementari has been close without registering a win this spring but gets another chance to deliver a Group One win in the VRC Sprint Classic.  Read more »

Dynamic's TELEPLAY Wins Listed MSS Security Sprint at Flemington

Friday 9 November 2018, 3:47pm

It was the closest race of Melbourne Cup day, a photo finish being used to ensure the correct result as two mares, wide apart on the famous Flemington surface, fought out the finish.   Read more »

Cracksman, Winx equal in latest rankings

Friday 9 November 2018, 3:41pm

Cracksman and Winx share top billing in the latest release of the world rankings with the pair on 130.  Read more »

Shillelagh chasing Flemington G1 double

Friday 9 November 2018, 3:30pm

Shillelagh is already a Group One winner this spring and will chase another elite level victory at Flemington in the Mackinnon Stakes.  Read more »

Anthony Cummings aims high with Sky Boy

Friday 9 November 2018, 2:30pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings hopes the stable's two Rosehill runners signify good times ahead following a period of rebuilding.  Read more »

Veteran spearheads two-state double bid

Friday 9 November 2018, 1:01pm

Matt Dunn has his eyes on an interstate double with three runners at the Sunshine Coast and the early favourite for the Highway Handicap in Sydney.  Read more »

Vow And Declare collects Derby consolation

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:25pm

Vow And Declare has shown his staying qualities with a late lunge to take out the Listed TCL TV Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Thermal Current storms to Flemington win

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:20pm

Thermal Current has returned to winning form under Craig Williams, claiming the Listed Absolut Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Aristia outstays rivals to claim VRC Oaks

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:16pm

Aristia has won the $1 million Group One VRC Oaks, beating a brave Greysful Glamour and Miner's Miss at Flemington.  Read more »

Trainer wins with first Flemington runner

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:00pm

Cranbourne trainer Alexander Rae has enjoyed success with his first Flemington runner Cochada, who won the country final at Flemington.  Read more »

Legendary trainer Head-Maarek still humble

Thursday 8 November 2018, 2:19pm

Criquette Head-Maarek, the first female trainer to win Europe's most prestigious race the Arc, felt honoured to be at Flemington in Melbourne Cup week.  Read more »

Facts, figures on the VRC Sprint Classic

Thursday 8 November 2018, 2:11pm

A look at the Group One VRC Sprint Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Pierata and Redzel to do battle in Sprint

Thursday 8 November 2018, 1:53pm

Pierata will get his chance against Redzel in the VRC Sprint after missing the chance to challenge him in The Everest.  Read more »

A look at the Group One Mackinnon Stakes

Thursday 8 November 2018, 1:41pm

The Mackinnon Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week.  Read more »

Vinicunca strikes for Waterhouse-Bott team

Thursday 8 November 2018, 1:25pm

Vinicunca has followed stablemates Unite And Conquer and Espaaniyal to claim victories in Melbourne two-year-old races during the spring.  Read more »

Kosciuszko winner Belflyer heads to Coast

Thursday 8 November 2018, 12:48pm

The John Shelton-trained Belflyer will have his first start since taking out the inaugural running of the Kosciuszko when he lines up at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Widdup has fingers crossed for Chauffeur

Thursday 8 November 2018, 12:13pm

Enigmatic galloper Chauffeur will be given the chance to prove he still has the drive to be a racehorse, starting at Rosehill.  Read more »

Cup winner Appleby chases more G1 success

Thursday 8 November 2018, 12:01pm

Blair House can wind up a successful spring carnival for trainer Charlie Appleby when he saddles Blair House in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes.  Read more »

Brave Smash set to join Aquis Farm roster

Thursday 8 November 2018, 11:53am

Aquis Farm has secured the rights to stand Group One-winning sprinter Brave Smash at stud.  Read more »

Cup winners opponents in G1 Sprint Classic

Wednesday 7 November 2018, 5:57pm

After winning the Melbourne Cup, Kerrin McEvoy and Charlie Appleby will be in opposing camps when the field lines up for the VRC Sprint Classic.  Read more »