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Cool Passion to be set for Adelaide G1
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Dublin
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Doncaster
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
Melbourne
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
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Caloundra
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Caloundra
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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 »