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Nikitas to honour Kelso Wood at Doomben

Thursday 18 October 2018, 10:24am

Trainer Chris Munce hopes to pay tribute to the late Kelso Wood by winning with Nikitas at Doomben.  Read more »

Prime News 18/10/18

Thursday 18 October 2018, 9:36am

More Winners – More Often – More Fun  Read more »

Brave Song back in form with Caulfield win

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:59pm

James McDonald has taken full use of his inside barrier draw guiding consistent sprinter Brave Song to victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

I Am A Star continues on her winning way

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:50pm

The Shane Nichols-trained I Am A Star has claimed another feature race win for mares, dominating the Group Three Ladies' Day Vase at Caulfield from the front.  Read more »

Ford not Blue about Destiny's Kiss in Cup

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:44pm

Jay Ford won the St Leger aboard Victorian stayer Big Blue but he will be in a rival corner when he partners Destiny's Kiss at Randwick.  Read more »

Written By on track to complete Begg plan

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:10pm

Trainer Grahame Begg's Coolmore Stud Stakes aspirations remain intact after Written By led throughout to claim the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Japanese apprentice's Caulfield Cup chance

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 3:17pm

South Australian-based Japanese apprentice Ryusei Sakai is excited about the chance to ride Sole Impact in the Caulfield Cup despite having the outside barrier.  Read more »

Track conditions key for country sprinter

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 3:00pm

The track conditions at Randwick will determine whether Don't Give A Damn backs up after struggling to handle heavy ground in the $1.3 million Kosciuszko.  Read more »

Ben Allen set for third Caulfield Cup ride

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 2:44pm

Apprentice Ben Allen is set for his third ride in the Caulfield Cup and hopes Night's Watch can go better than his fourth placing last year on Lord Fandango.  Read more »

Confidence levels high for Weir Cup runner

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 2:40pm

The Darren Weir-trained import Kings Will Dream has had a flawless build-up to the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Tony Gollan on weather watch in two states

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 12:52pm

Premier trainer Tony Gollan is keeping an eye on the weather in Sydney and Brisbane as he bids for a two-state centre double.  Read more »

Qld trainer pushes for all-weather track

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 12:08pm

As trainer Stuart Kendrick prepares his wet-tracker Hingus Rose for Doomben, he says the Sunshine Coast's all-weather surface should be reinstated.  Read more »

Barrier draw moves King to Cup favouritism

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 11:51am

After drawing barrier six in the Caulfield Cup, the Darren Weir-trained Kings Will Dream is the new favourite for the $5 million race.  Read more »

Enable to run in Breeders' Cup Turf

Wednesday 17 October 2018, 7:23am

Enable's owner Prince Khalid Abdullah has given the go-ahead for Enable to run in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Churchill Downs.  Read more »

Blinkers will flick Cup switch in Ace High

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 5:16pm

Ace High is in perfect condition ahead of the Caulfield Cup despite a lacklustre gallop on the course proper at Caulfield.  Read more »

Goldman changes tack for Group One bid

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 5:02pm

Kurt Goldman is hoping a new plan for Eckstein will get the mare home in the Group One Empire Rose Stakes after she was beaten narrowly last year.  Read more »

Easier Caulfield option for Oregon's Day

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 4:06pm

Mick Price hopes talented mare Oregon's Day can return to winning form when she contests the Ladies' Day Vase at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lindsay Park after third Blue Sapphire win

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 3:36pm

Tony Nicconi and Smart Elissim will attempt to provide Lindsay Park with the stable's third win in four years in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Turf alliance waits on tax talks outcome

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 3:04pm

The racing alliance protesting the distribution of tax funds says it will review a decision on strike action if they don't hear from the Queensland government.  Read more »

Greysful Glamour continues on Oaks path

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 2:38pm

The Group Three Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield will be the next step on the path towards the VRC Oaks for the Mark Newnham-trained Greysful Glamour.  Read more »

Rain puts paid to Doomben midweek meeting

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 1:47pm

The Doomben midweek thoroughbred meeting has been abandoned because of continuing wet weather.  Read more »

Capacity field declared for Caulfield Cup

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 11:52am

Godolphin galloper Best Solution will carry the No.1 saddlecloth in the Caulfield Cup with the $5 million race attracting a capacity field.  Read more »

Injury ends Vega Magic's spring campaign

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 11:34am

Lindsay Park sprinter Vega Magic has been sent for a spell following his failure on a wet track in The Everest at Randwick.  Read more »

Soft ground for Cracksman at Ascot

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 9:56am

Cracksman will get his preferred soft ground at Ascot when he attempts to defend the Champion Stakes which will be his final race.  Read more »

Winx fit and well, The Autumn Sun to spell

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 9:00am

Trainer Chris Waller says all is well with Winx ahead of the Cox Plate while stablemate The Autumn Sun will be spelled.  Read more »

Count Octave ruled out of Cups

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 6:52am

Imported stayer Count Octave has been withdrawn from the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with a leg issue.  Read more »

Waller pleased with progress of Youngstar

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 6:14am

Youngstar has galloped on the course proper at Caulfield in preparation for the Caulfield Cup for which she is favourite.  Read more »

Yucatan withdrawn from Caulfield Cup

Monday 15 October 2018, 9:25pm

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Lloyd Williams-owned Yucatan has been taken out of the Caulfield Cup for which he had been favourite.  Read more »

Mishani Spirit a Magic Millions hope

Monday 15 October 2018, 6:30pm

Mishani Spirit has finally got the races at Toowoomba and qualified for the Magic Millions Two Year Old Classic.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup penalty conditions restored

Monday 15 October 2018, 6:25pm

In a change from last year, all horses entered for the Caulfield Cup are eligible for a Melbourne Cup penalty if they win.  Read more »

Injured Emotionless out of Caulfield Cup

Monday 15 October 2018, 6:12pm

The Charlie Appleby-trained Emotionless is out of the Caulfield Cup and the remainder of the Melbourne spring carnival with a stress fracture of the pelvis.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun too immature for Cox Plate

Monday 15 October 2018, 5:55pm

Trainer Chris Waller says Caulfield Guineas winner The Autumn Sun is not mature enough to tackle Winx in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Manikato Stakes next aim for Kementari

Monday 15 October 2018, 5:39pm

Kementari is being aimed at the Group One Manikato Stakes and has continued preparations for that 1200m race with an impressive barrier trial in Sydney.  Read more »

Jockey suffers fractures in Singapore fall

Monday 15 October 2018, 5:10pm

New Zealand jockey Alysha Collett has fractured her back and heel after falling off her mount during a race in Singapore.  Read more »

Wet surface ideal for Destiny's Kiss

Monday 15 October 2018, 5:06pm

Veteran Destiny's Kiss is likely to get a rain-affected surface to suit when he attempts to defend the City Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Cup hope Ace High never been better: Payne

Monday 15 October 2018, 4:58pm

Trainer David Payne says Victoria Derby winner Ace High has never been better ahead of the $5 million Group One Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Written By headlines Blue Sapphire field

Monday 15 October 2018, 3:20pm

Group One-winning colt Written By is among a field of six runners for the Group Three Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Yucatan gets 2.5kg Melbourne Cup penalty

Monday 15 October 2018, 1:18pm

Impressive Herbert Power Stakes winner Yucatan has been given a 2.5kg weight penalty for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Cup hope Cross Counter suffers setback

Monday 15 October 2018, 11:52am

Melbourne Cup contender, Godolphin's Cross Counter, has suffered a minor setback with a cut to a leg.  Read more »

Octabello too strong in Cranbourne Cup

Sunday 14 October 2018, 6:02pm

Octobello has finished too well for Sully in the Cranbourne Cup to deny the runner-up a hometown feature win.  Read more »

Boom to continue for top sire

Sunday 14 October 2018, 5:49pm

An outstanding stakes win by two-year-old Champagne Boom has confirmed the high rating of Queensland sire Spirit Of Boom.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist vaccinated for overseas

Sunday 14 October 2018, 5:37pm

The Everest runner-up Trapeze Artist has been inoculated ahead of a possible overseas campaign, firstly in Hong Kong if quarantine protocols are relaxed.  Read more »

Too Darn Hot wins G1 Dewhurst Stakes

Sunday 14 October 2018, 5:22pm

Too Darn Hot has won Britain's premier juvenile race, the Dewhurst Stakes, to remain unbeaten after four starts.  Read more »

Cosgrave to bid for another Godolphin Cup

Sunday 14 October 2018, 4:10pm

After winning the Caulfield Stakes on Benbatl, Pat Cosgrave is after another big race win when he rides Best Solution in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Written By on target for Blue Sapphire

Sunday 14 October 2018, 2:32pm

Written By will take his next step towards the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes when he runs in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Brisbane Racing Club to declare profit

Sunday 14 October 2018, 2:15pm

The Brisbane Racing Club will declare a $1.3 million operating profit despite losing $4 million on its racing operation last financial year.  Read more »

Six riders banned on Caulfield Guineas day

Saturday 13 October 2018, 7:42pm

Visiting UK jockey James Doyle was among six riders suspended out of the Caulfield Guineas meeting.  Read more »

Yucatan impressive in Herbert Power win

Saturday 13 October 2018, 6:59pm

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Yucatan has turned in an impressive display to win the Group Three Herbert Power Stakes in his Australian debut.  Read more »

Moss 'N' Dale wins Group 3 Craven Plate

Saturday 13 October 2018, 6:53pm

Wet-tracker Moss 'n' Dale has rained on the parade of Sydney Group performers, winning the Craven Plate at Randwick for Victorian trainer Peter Gelagotis.  Read more »

Big Blue gets the jump on St Leger rivals

Saturday 13 October 2018, 6:48pm

Big Blue has outstayed his rivals in the $500,000 St Leger at Randwick after two hurdle wins in country Victoria.  Read more »

Pierata grabs Randwick consolation prize

Saturday 13 October 2018, 5:33pm

Trainer Greg Hickman and jockey Tommy Berry have combined with Pierata as the classy four-year-old streaked to a dominant Sydney Stakes win.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun shines in Caulfield Guineas

Saturday 13 October 2018, 5:24pm

Sydney colt The Autumn Sun has stamped himself as one of Australia's most valuable thoroughbreds with a brilliant victory in the $2 million Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

First Kosciuszko goes to Grafton trainer

Saturday 13 October 2018, 4:54pm

Respected Grafton trainer John Shelton has trained outsider Belflyer to win the inaugural $1.3 million Kosciuszko at Randwick.  Read more »

Godolphin stars fight out Caulfield Stakes

Saturday 13 October 2018, 4:45pm

Benbatl and Blair House have given racing powerhouse Godolphin a quinella in the Group One Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Redzel doubles up in $13 million Everest

Saturday 13 October 2018, 4:24pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Redzel has defended his title in the $13 million Everest at Randwick.  Read more »

Land Of Plenty claims G1 Toorak Handicap

Saturday 13 October 2018, 3:56pm

Land Of Plenty has emulated stablemate Amphitrite as a Group One winner on Caulfield Guineas day, taking out the Toorak Handicap from the widest barrier.  Read more »

Stampede returns a winner, Melbourne next

Saturday 13 October 2018, 3:45pm

Stampede has made a triumphant return at Randwick to set himself up for a trip to Melbourne and a Group One target.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle to the fore at Caulfield

Saturday 13 October 2018, 3:32pm

Ball Of Muscle has made a happy return to Melbourne, taking out the Group Two Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Last runner for Peter Morgan at Caulfield

Saturday 13 October 2018, 3:23pm

Trainer Peter Morgan has been forced into what he hopes is a temporary retirement with the impending sale of the property where he trains.  Read more »

Amphitrite wins the Gr 1 Thousand Guineas

Saturday 13 October 2018, 3:22pm

The Darren Weir-trained Amphitrite has stormed home from last to win the Group One Thousand Guineas to continue her unbeaten spring campaign.  Read more »

A victory and an Everest second for Vieira

Saturday 13 October 2018, 3:09pm

I Like It Easy has given owner Bert Vieira a Listed win at Randwick but he has been just as satisfied with Trapeze Artist's second in the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Winter Bride turns into a spring wonder

Saturday 13 October 2018, 2:59pm

In-form mare Winter Bride has made it back-to-back Caulfield wins so far this spring with victory in a Group Three sprint for mares.  Read more »

Sunlight too speedy for Caulfield rivals

Saturday 13 October 2018, 2:12pm

Sunlight has recovered from a spiked temperature in Sydney to record an easy win in the Thoroughbred Club Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Matt Dunn back in Highway Handicap mode

Saturday 13 October 2018, 2:02pm

Tristan De Angel has given Matt Dunn victory in the Highway Handicap at Randwick to set up a possible tilt at the Country Championship.  Read more »

Anaheed streaks to maiden on Everest day

Saturday 13 October 2018, 1:48pm

Redzel's handlers Peter and Paul Snowden have celebrated victory at Randwick on Everest day with two-year-old debutante Anaheed.  Read more »

Iconoclasm claims Listed win at Caulfield

Saturday 13 October 2018, 1:45pm

The Darren Weir-trained Iconoclasm has claimed his first stakes win in the Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes and could now be set for a Group One handicap.  Read more »

Champagne Boom takes out Debutant Stakes

Saturday 13 October 2018, 12:54pm

The Lindsay Park-trained Champagne Boom has raced to an impressive win in the Listed Debutant Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Rain puts paid to Doomben gallops meeting

Saturday 13 October 2018, 12:13pm

Rain has forced the Doomben meeting to be abandoned, joining several other washouts in southeast Queensland.  Read more »

Hamada euthanised after trackwork injury

Saturday 13 October 2018, 11:19am

The Charlie Appleby-trained Hamada has had to be euthanised after breaking a leg in a routine track gallop at Werribee while preparing for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Some key facts on the Toorak Handicap

Friday 12 October 2018, 6:26pm

A look at the history of the Group One Toorak Handicap to be run at Caulfield.  Read more »

A guide to the $13m Everest at Randwick

Friday 12 October 2018, 6:22pm

Anticipation is building for the 12-horse Everest, a $13 million sprint over 1200m at Randwick, the world's richest race on turf.  Read more »

Jockey Tye Angland to miss Caulfield Cup

Friday 12 October 2018, 6:21pm

Tye Angland has failed to get a meeting shaved off a careless riding ban on appeal, meaning he will miss the ride on Ace High in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist still a threat in the wet

Friday 12 October 2018, 6:19pm

A wet track is not ideal for Trapeze Artist in The Everest but his trainer Gerald Ryan does not believe he should be counted out.  Read more »

Radipole chasing Group One Toorak upset

Friday 12 October 2018, 5:04pm

Trainer Mike Moroney is hoping Toorak Handicap outsider Radipole can defy his price and make his presence felt from a good barrier in the Group One race.  Read more »

Schmetzer hopes a win leads to Kosciuszko

Friday 12 October 2018, 4:50pm

Muswellbrook trainer Mark Schmetzer hopes a good run in the Highway Handicap at Randwick could lead Majestic Pedrille to the Kosciuszko next year.  Read more »

A look behind the Group 1 Caulfield Stakes

Friday 12 October 2018, 3:46pm

A look at the history behind the Group One weight-for-age Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Lees-trained colt on Song for Guineas tilt

Friday 12 October 2018, 3:36pm

Kris Lees rates The Autumn Sun clearly the horse to beat but he believes his runner Gem Song is capable of a big showing in the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Eight more internationals Melbourne-bound

Friday 12 October 2018, 3:03pm

The final shipment of eight internationally trained nominated for the Melbourne Cup are bound for Melbourne ahead of their spring carnival targets.  Read more »

Rain Heaven-sent for Waller import

Friday 12 October 2018, 2:57pm

Import One Foot In Heaven's European form suggests the Chris Waller-trained stayer will relish rain-affected conditions at Randwick.  Read more »

Stokes not discounting Music Bay in G1

Friday 12 October 2018, 2:52pm

Phillip Stokes believes Music Bay can bounce back from her last-start unplaced run and perform well in the Group One Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Rain doubles Herne's chances at Doomben

Friday 12 October 2018, 2:29pm

The prediction for heavy rain could give trainer Lauren Herne her chance for a first city double at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Zofonic Dancer gets chance to stay

Friday 12 October 2018, 1:18pm

Zofonic Dancer gets the chance at Doomben to live up to trainer Robert Heathcote's opinion he is a future staying star.  Read more »

Waller keeps options open for Unforgotten

Friday 12 October 2018, 1:09pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will wait until after Unforgotten runs in the Caulfield Stakes before deciding on the mare's next target.  Read more »

Godolphin's Emotionless to have bone scan

Friday 12 October 2018, 1:00pm

The Charlie Appleby-trained Emotionless is on light walking duties at Werribee until after the results of a bone scan which will be conducted early next week.  Read more »

Doomben set to race on heavy track

Friday 12 October 2018, 10:01am

After two days of rain, the Doomben meeting is set to go ahead on a heavy track.  Read more »

De Sousa suspended but can ride in Cup

Friday 12 October 2018, 9:55am

British jockey Silvestre de Sousa will miss Champions day at Ascot through suspension but his ban ends in time for him to ride in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Queensland strike action suspended

Friday 12 October 2018, 6:48am

The alliance protesting state government treatment of Queensland's racing industry has agreed to suspend plans for two days of strike action.  Read more »

All the key facts on the Caulfield Guineas

Thursday 11 October 2018, 6:22pm

A look at the historical features of the Group One Caulfield Guineas for three-year-olds.  Read more »

Allen excited about Guineas opportunity

Thursday 11 October 2018, 5:53pm

After riding Native Soldier to an impressive win last start, apprentice Ben Allen believes the colt will take plenty of running down in the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Herbert Power trio chasing big Cups entry

Thursday 11 October 2018, 5:21pm

A Prince Of Arran, Prize Money and Yucatan can advance their chances for the big Cup races by winning the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Northam has Kosciuszko in sights After All

Thursday 11 October 2018, 4:54pm

Trainer Rod Northam will saddle up After All That in a history-making quest to win the inaugural running of The Kosciuszko at Randwick.  Read more »

Parish chases another G1 for Lindsay Park

Thursday 11 October 2018, 4:50pm

Cory Parish has been entrusted with the ride on Muraaqeb for Lindsay Park in the Group One Toorak Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Apprentice Ben Allen aims for first G1 win

Thursday 11 October 2018, 4:36pm

Apprentice Ben Allen is hoping he can break through for his first Group One win with a good book of feature race rides on Caulfield Guineas day.  Read more »

Team Williams strong Caulfield Stakes hand

Thursday 11 October 2018, 4:12pm

Irish-trained horses The Cliffsofmoher and Homesman will represent Lloyd and Nick Williams in the Group One Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Shinn opens up about mental health

Thursday 11 October 2018, 3:55pm

Injured champion jockey Blake Shinn has opened up about his mental health struggles to try to help others.  Read more »

Freedman stable divided over $13m Everest

Thursday 11 October 2018, 3:42pm

The Anthony Freedman stable will have a strong hand in the $13 million Everest when it saddles two of the top fancies in Santa Ana Lane and Shoals.  Read more »

Lees with big-race chances in two states

Thursday 11 October 2018, 3:14pm

Kris Lees will be at Randwick to watch his three runners in The Everest but the trainer also has chances in two Group One races at Caulfield on the same day.  Read more »

Invictus Prince after first Australian win

Thursday 11 October 2018, 2:41pm

Matthew Smith expects a distance rise to suit Invictus Prince who will chase his first Australian win in the Craven Plate at Randwick.  Read more »

Emmet McNamara set for Australian debut

Thursday 11 October 2018, 12:30pm

Irish jockey Emmet McNamara will have his first ride at Caulfield racecourse when he partners Intelligence Cross in the Schillaci Stakes.  Read more »

Cassidy to llink with Waller at Doomben

Thursday 11 October 2018, 12:17pm

Jockey Larry Cassidy will have fond memories of champion mare Winx when he reunites with her trainer Chris Waller at Doomben.  Read more »