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Winx picture perfect ahead of Turnbull

Thursday 4 October 2018, 12:09pm

Trainer Chris Waller says Winx is in perfect condition for the Turnbull Stakes which is her final lead-up to a planned fourth Cox Plate tilt.  Read more »

Bussutin, Young 3YOs chase Vic Derby start

Thursday 4 October 2018, 11:59am

Cosmic City, Louie The Legend and Savvy Oak will attempt to give Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young successive UCI Stakes wins at Flemington.  Read more »

Qld 2YOs add new dimension to top stable

Thursday 4 October 2018, 11:50am

Champion trainer Chris Waller's Queensland stable will take a different direction when Soldati makes his debut at Doomben.  Read more »

Stewards adjourn Gold Coast inquiry

Thursday 4 October 2018, 9:10am

Stewards have adjourned an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding She's A Youeffoh's scratching at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Winx in perfect order for Turnbull

Thursday 4 October 2018, 6:27am

Everything is on track for Winx to chase her 28th consecutive win in the Turnbull Stakes, with trainer Chris Waller saying the mare is picture perfect.  Read more »

Mansa Musa remains unbeaten

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 6:11pm

Mansa Musa has backed up his winning debut at Gosford with another all-the-way victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

D-day for Not A Single Cent at Flemington

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 5:25pm

Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will find out just where Not A Single Cent is in his preparation after he runs in the UCI Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Newcastle form to stack up at Randwick

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 5:19pm

Aramayo, winner of the Spring Stakes at Newcastle, will be out to upset Thinkin' Big in the Group One Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd again shows his class

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 4:38pm

Champion jockey Jeff Lloyd is set to retire but he still has plenty of tricks as he showed with his win on Korodon at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Avilius primed for The Bart Cummings

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 4:23pm

Trainer James Cummings says exciting import Avilius is primed for the Bart Cummings at Flemington as the stayer bids to secure a Melbourne Cup start.  Read more »

O'Brien quintet straight to Werribee work

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 4:03pm

Not even an unexpected stopover in Sharjah has stopped Aidan O'Brien's quintet of horses from hitting the training tracks at Werribee.  Read more »

Winx has 21st Group One win in sights

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 3:02pm

Champion Winx is a short-priced favourite to claim her 21st Group One win and stretch her winning sequence to 28 in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Heathcote looks to another gun 2yo

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 2:21pm

Two-year-old colt Guntantes will be aiming to carry on a winning family tradition when he makes his debut at Doomben.  Read more »

Still no Arc decision for Cracksman

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 1:47pm

Cracksman's participation in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is still up in the air with rain now forecast in Paris on race eve.  Read more »

Japanese import Ambitious out for spring

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 1:10pm

The Anthony Freedman-trained Japanese import Ambitious has been ruled out of the rest of the spring racing carnival.  Read more »

Internationals can compete on Guineas day

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 1:06pm

A group of internationally trained horses has been given approval to end quarantine on Caulfield Guineas day as planned despite a travel delay into Melbourne.  Read more »

Winx to have nine rivals in G1 Turnbull

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 12:24pm

Champion Winx headlines a field of 10 for the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington as she bids to extend her winning sequence to 28 races.  Read more »

Thirteen to run in G1 Spring Champion

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 10:28am

A field of 13 has been declared for the Group One Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick including three fillies.  Read more »

Japanese pair chasing the Cups dream

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 10:14am

Japanese horses Chestnut Coat and Sole Impact are undergoing quarantine at Werribee ahead of their targets in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.  Read more »

Home Of The Brave in Everest for ATC

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 10:04am

Home Of The Brave will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million Everest with the field of 12 now complete.  Read more »

Racing Qld to chase better prize money

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 9:15am

Racing Queensland will ask the state government for additional funds to help with prize money after a decision to direct Point of Consumption tax elsewhere.  Read more »

Viddora gets Damion Flower's Everest slot

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 9:32pm

Viddora has gained a berth in the $13 million Everest and will run for the group headed by Damion Flower and Neil Werrett.  Read more »

Shane Bottomley to face RAD Board hearing

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 6:16pm

Cranbourne trainer Shane Bottomley faces a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary hearing after being charged by Racing Victoria stewards.  Read more »

Aloisia ready for return at Flemington

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 5:30pm

A sharper Aloisia is set to make her spring return when she lines up in the Blazer Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Maid Of Heaven one of three Spring fillies

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 5:25pm

Trainer Mark Newnham has confirmed Maid Of Heaven will take her place in the Group One Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Wait and see on Flemington for Rising Red

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 4:48pm

Trent Busuttin will study the final field for the Bart Cummings to decide whether Rising Red takes his place or is held over a week for the Herbert Power.  Read more »

No extra rivals for Winx in Turnbull

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 3:38pm

Winx will be out to notch her 28th straight victory when she attempts to defend the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Kris Lees to have three Everest runners

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 3:07pm

Trainer Kris Lees will have three runners in the $13 million Everest while Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have gone from two to none.  Read more »

Crack Me Up in Group One lead-up

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 2:23pm

Queensland Horse of the Year Crack Me Up will have his next Melbourne start in the Paris Lane Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Stephen McKee to weigh up Hasabro options

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 2:16pm

Hasabro's unlucky second at Geelong has left New Zealand trainer Stephen McKee in a quandary as to how to get him to the Victoria Derby.  Read more »

Liam Payne to perform at the Everest

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 12:49pm

International act Liam Payne has been announced as this year's Everest entertainment with racegoers treated to a free performance.  Read more »

Trevor-Jones back in familiar territory

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 12:32pm

Travelling foreman Robin Trevor-Jones has returned to Melbourne with Red Verdon hoping for better luck in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.  Read more »

Tactical has advantage at Randwick

Monday 1 October 2018, 7:07pm

Tactical Advantage has claimed his third win from four starts for trainer Kris Lees and could be headed for the biggest prize of all.  Read more »

Avilius favourite for The Bart Cummings

Monday 1 October 2018, 6:32pm

Avilius is the early favourite to win the Group Three Bart Cummings at Flemington, a race that carries a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption for the winner.  Read more »

Derby hopes from NZ step out at Geelong

Monday 1 October 2018, 6:30pm

Victoria Derby prospect Botti has won his first Australian start at Geelong while another NZ-trained Derby hope was luckless in another race on the program.  Read more »

Patrick Erin gets Cups penalty for G1 win

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:51pm

Metropolitan Handicap winner Patrick Erin has been given a 2kg penalty for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups for his Group One win at Randwick.  Read more »

Blinkers for Tarka in Spring Champion

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:46pm

Tarka will wear blinkers in the Spring Champion Stakes in which he will try to turn the tables on Thinkin' Big who beat him in the Gloaming.  Read more »

RV wait on internationals quarantine call

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:29pm

Racing Victoria is hoping international horses delayed into Melbourne by one day will be allowed to finish quarantine on the same day as initially planned.  Read more »

Everest scare for Tulloch Lodge horses

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:17pm

Invincible Star and English have both been found to have lameness and will need veterinary clearances to take part in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Chris Munce chasing more 2yo glory

Monday 1 October 2018, 4:37pm

Trainer Chris Munce hopes to continue his great form with early two-year-olds when the Brisbane juvenile season starts at Doomben.  Read more »

Grunt in line for Turnbull clash with Winx

Monday 1 October 2018, 4:11pm

Trainer Mick Price is planning to run Grunt in the Turnbull Stakes on a six-day back-up at Flemington against Winx instead of waiting for the Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Brutal out for the rest of spring carnival

Monday 1 October 2018, 2:36pm

The spring campaign of unbeaten colt Brutal is over after the three-year-old suffered a setback.  Read more »

Winx headlines 14 nominations for Turnbull

Monday 1 October 2018, 1:08pm

Winx headlines 14 nominations for the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington, a race the champion won 12 months ago on the way to her third Cox Plate win.  Read more »

Smart Melody Guineas call in next 48 hours

Monday 1 October 2018, 12:56pm

Trainer Kris Lees says it is most likely favourite Smart Melody will progress to the Thousand Guineas but a decision will be made in the next 48 hours.  Read more »

Kew Gardens set to run in Arc

Monday 1 October 2018, 8:32am

St Leger winner Kew Gardens is set to take his chance in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.  Read more »

Lane, Forrester suspended from Moir Stakes

Sunday 30 September 2018, 6:32pm

Damian Lane will not miss a Group One meeting despite incurring a careless riding suspension from the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Winx in perfect order for Turnbull assault

Sunday 30 September 2018, 6:21pm

Champion Winx is primed to defend her Turnbull Stakes at Flemington at her racing return to Melbourne.  Read more »

Smart Melody prevails again at Caulfield

Sunday 30 September 2018, 5:34pm

Smart Melody has had her price trimmed for the Thousand Guineas following her emphatic on-pace victory in a Prelude race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Caulfield return gets best from Soldier

Sunday 30 September 2018, 5:09pm

Native Soldier has relished racing around a bend with a return to winning form in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

Robert Heathcote furious at POC decision

Sunday 30 September 2018, 5:04pm

Leading trainer Robert Heathcote has called on the Queensland racing industry to protest the distribution of funds from a new Point of Consumption tax.  Read more »

Homesman gets Cup start with Underwood win

Sunday 30 September 2018, 4:41pm

Homesman has earned a start in the Caulfield Cup by holding out Tosen Basil and Humidor in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Spring hopes finally arrive in Melbourne

Sunday 30 September 2018, 4:23pm

Almost 20 hours after their intended arrival, 19 European spring contenders have finally arrived in Melbourne and an extended stopover in Sharjah.  Read more »

Trekking too strong in Testa Rossa Stakes

Sunday 30 September 2018, 4:09pm

Trekking has made the journey south from Sydney to claim a Listed race victory in the Testa Rossa Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Brian Anderton reflects on Patrick Erin

Sunday 30 September 2018, 3:55pm

Patrick Erin's former trainer Brian Anderton has celebrated the seven-year-old's Group One win in the Metropolitan Handicap.  Read more »

Beau Mertens receives Singapore call-up

Sunday 30 September 2018, 1:59pm

Melbourne jockey Beau Mertens will take up a short-term licence to ride at two meetings in Singapore.  Read more »

Houtzen to chase Manikato Stakes

Sunday 30 September 2018, 1:33pm

Queensland mare Houtzen will chase the Group One Manikato Stakes after an unlucky run in the Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Graff confirmed runner in The Everest

Sunday 30 September 2018, 11:52am

Three-year-old Graff has been confirmed as a runner in the $13 million Everest leaving one slot still vacant.  Read more »

Inspection for rescheduled Ipswich meeting

Sunday 30 September 2018, 11:18am

Trainers and jockeys are likely to join stewards for an inspection of Ipswich before the rescheduled meeting goes ahead.  Read more »

Dean Holland suspended for improper riding

Saturday 29 September 2018, 6:51pm

Victorian jockey Dean Holland has been suspended for three weeks after being found guilty of improper riding in The Metropolitan at Randwick.  Read more »

Randwick punters revel in Epsom, AFL GF

Saturday 29 September 2018, 6:22pm

A mother and her son supporting opposing AFL grand finalists have left Randwick on Epsom day with more mixed emotions than most of the 14,087-strong crowd.  Read more »

Haripour runs away with RM Ansett Classic

Saturday 29 September 2018, 5:05pm

Haripour has raced his way into better company with a stylish win in the Listed RM Ansett Classic at Mornington to complete a winning hat-trick.  Read more »

Patrick Erin wins the Group 1 Metropolitan

Saturday 29 September 2018, 4:57pm

Former New Zealand stayer Patrick Erin has chased down his Chris Waller-trained stablemate Brimham Rocks to win the Group One Metropolitan at Randwick.  Read more »

Hartnell wins the Group One Epsom Handicap

Saturday 29 September 2018, 4:18pm

Hartnell has won the Epsom Handicap, beating D'Argento and Unforgotten in a thrilling finish to the $1 million race at Randwick.  Read more »

Mickey eyes maiden G1 after Randwick win

Saturday 29 September 2018, 4:02pm

The David Hayes-trained Mickey Blue Eyes is on the rise as a potential stayer after winning the Dulcify Quality at Randwick.  Read more »

Freedman sprinters go one-two in Premiere

Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:55pm

Santa Ana Lane and Shoals have run one-two in an upset result in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick, a precursor to the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Lockwood reaches new Heights with Fiery

Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:40pm

Trainer Barry Lockwood is chasing the Brisbane summer carnival with Fiery Heights after the sprinter's win at Doomben.  Read more »

Oohood wins the Group One Flight Stakes

Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:38pm

Oohood has broken through for her first win in the Group One Flight Stakes at Randwick, the final and most important leg of Sydney racing's Princess Series.  Read more »

Ace High on target for Cups after WFA win

Saturday 29 September 2018, 3:19pm

The David Payne-trained Ace High has shown he is on target for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with victory over 2000m in the Hill Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Stranded spring internationals coping well

Saturday 29 September 2018, 2:36pm

The international contingent horses stuck in Sharjah are coping well after a delay caused by damage to their cargo plane.  Read more »

Victorian Dubious upstages Sydney colts

Saturday 29 September 2018, 2:30pm

Dubious has won the Breeders' Plate at Randwick and earned his place in history as the the first Victorian-trained horse to win the Breeders' Plate.  Read more »

Chautauqua colours in money at Mornington

Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:55pm

Midoriyama has carried the famous colours of retired sprinter Chautauqua to success in a restricted race at Mornington.  Read more »

Catch Me impressive in Gimcrack Stakes win

Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:29pm

Catch Me is likely to be aimed at the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes after winning the Group Three Gimcrack Stakes for two-year-old fillies.  Read more »

Tax revenue put into racing infrastructure

Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:18pm

Revenue from a new point of consumption tax in Queensland will be directed towards infrastructure.  Read more »

Racing Queensland posts $1.2 million loss

Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:09pm

Racing Queensland has recorded a $1.2 million company loss for the past financial year.  Read more »

Stella Victoria sets record in Doomben win

Saturday 29 September 2018, 1:05pm

Tough mare Stella Victoria has showed her stakes-winning ability with a class-record win at Doomben.  Read more »

Patient approach works for Alpine Dancer

Saturday 29 September 2018, 12:27pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote's noted patience with his horses has continued to pay off with Alpine Dancer winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Moir flop Nature Strip out of $13m Everest

Saturday 29 September 2018, 12:23pm

The Australian Turf Club has confirmed Nature Strip will not run in $13 million Everest in its slot.  Read more »

Blair House set for Caulfield debut in G1

Saturday 29 September 2018, 11:21am

Godolphin galloper Blair House will be the third horse from Charlie Appleby's contingent to run at Caulfield during the spring carnival.  Read more »

In Her Time Provincial horse of the year

Friday 28 September 2018, 11:08pm

In Her Time and The Monstar have been named provincial and country horse of the year respectively.  Read more »

Meryl claims G3 race at first Valley run

Friday 28 September 2018, 10:07pm

Damien Oliver has guided Sydney visitor Meryl to victory in the Group Three Scarborough Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Leonardi Da Hinchi claims G2 Stutt Stakes

Friday 28 September 2018, 10:01pm

Leonardi Da Hinchi has overcome a difficult passage at Moonee Valley to claim victory in the Group Two Stutt Stakes.  Read more »

Viddora makes amends in G1 Moir Stakes

Friday 28 September 2018, 9:54pm

Viddora has returned to Moonee Valley to claim victory in the Moir Stakes after being beaten narrowly in the Group One race a year ago..  Read more »

Chautauqua retired after Valley refusal

Friday 28 September 2018, 8:27pm

Champion sprinter Chautauqua has again failed to jump from the barrier with connections announcing his retirement from racing.  Read more »

The Taj Mahal holds off late Valley lunge

Friday 28 September 2018, 8:12pm

The Taj Mahal has progressed his Caulfield Cup claims holding off a late surge from Gallic Chieftain to win the JRA Cup at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

I Am A Star too strong in Stocks Stakes

Friday 28 September 2018, 8:03pm

Trainer Shane Nichols is eyeing Group One races with I Am A Star after her all-the-way win in the Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Futooh chasing Flight Stakes upset

Friday 28 September 2018, 6:19pm

The Lindsay Park stable will be represented by two fillies in the Flight Stakes including Futooh who David Hayes believes can run a mighty race.  Read more »

The G1 Metropolitan: what you need to know

Friday 28 September 2018, 5:04pm

All the key comments and history surrounding the Group One Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Wall Of Fire returns in The Metropolitan

Friday 28 September 2018, 4:53pm

Imported stayer Wall Of Fire makes his return from a lengthy lay-off in the Group One Metropolitan Handicap over 2400m.  Read more »

The facts and figures of the Fight Stakes

Friday 28 September 2018, 3:04pm

All the facts, figures and history behind the Flight Stakes ahead of the race on Randwick Racecourse on Saturday.  Read more »

Dee aims for back-to-back G1 Metropolitans

Friday 28 September 2018, 2:53pm

Jockey Michael Dee will be chasing back-to-back wins in the Group One Metropolitan at Randwick when he rides imported stayer Midterm at Randwick.  Read more »

Newnham chasing first Group One win

Friday 28 September 2018, 2:39pm

Trainer Mark Newnham will be striving for his first Group One win when he saddles Lanciato in the Epsom and two runners in the Flight Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Barrier concern for Grunt in G1 Underwood

Friday 28 September 2018, 2:31pm

Trainer Mick Price has a nagging concern the outside barrier could prove detrimental to the chances of Grunt in the Group One Underwood Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tim Clark out to continue winning form

Friday 28 September 2018, 1:33pm

Tim Clark is hoping his recent vein of form can extend to the Group One arena with the jockey to ride in all three feature races at Randwick  Read more »

Tawfiq Boy to tackle open company

Friday 28 September 2018, 1:02pm

The in-form Tawfiq Boy will step out of restricted class and tackle open company at Doomben.  Read more »

Torcedor out of Melbourne Cup

Friday 28 September 2018, 12:54pm

European stayer Torcedor has not entered quarantine in the UK after spiking a temperature, ruling him out of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Jockey Damien Oliver given the all clear

Friday 28 September 2018, 12:49pm

Jockey Damien Oliver has been given the all-clear from doctors to ride after hurting his leg in a barrier mishap.  Read more »

In-form Childs chasing big Mornington win

Friday 28 September 2018, 12:43pm

Jordan Childs gets the chance to showcase his riding talents for Lloyd Williams aboard Our Venice Beach in the R M Ansett Classic at Mornington.  Read more »

Veteran Glendara ready to fire at Doomben

Friday 28 September 2018, 11:23am

Trainer Barry Baldwin is confident veteran Glendara is ready to step up in distance and show his best form at Doomben.  Read more »

Winx all set to capture a third HOTY title

Thursday 27 September 2018, 5:35pm

Winx is set to join Black Caviar and Sunline as a three-time winner of the Australian Horse of the Year.  Read more »

RV stewards extend Nathan McPherson's ban

Thursday 27 September 2018, 5:07pm

Stewards have added another six weeks to suspended Cranbourne trainer Nathan McPherson's current ban after finding him guilty of another offence.  Read more »