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Jockey Tim Clark expects Shoals to shine

Thursday 27 September 2018, 5:01pm

Jockey Tim Clark is confident he is on the right horse when he rides Everest contender Shoals in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Self Sense on target for Ansett Classic

Thursday 27 September 2018, 4:50pm

A tougher than anticipated line-up for the R M Ansett Classic has not diminished trainer David Brideoake's hopes with the versatile Self Sense.  Read more »

Dean Holland excited about G1 opportunity

Thursday 27 September 2018, 4:28pm

Dean Holland is excited to ride Miss Admiration in The Metropolitan at Randwick as the lightweight jockey strives to secure his second Group One win.  Read more »

Thompson's top jockey connection for 2YO

Thursday 27 September 2018, 4:21pm

Top Melbourne jockey Craig Williams will ride one of Brett Thompson's two juvenile fillies at Randwick in an exciting race for the country trainer.  Read more »

D'Argento primed for Epsom Handicap

Thursday 27 September 2018, 4:11pm

D'Argento and Fiesta carry the colours and Group One hopes of Denise Martin's Star Thoroughbreds in the Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Keys facts and figures on Underwood Stakes

Thursday 27 September 2018, 4:03pm

Key facts and figures about the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Baker looks for improved Bonneval showing

Thursday 27 September 2018, 2:33pm

After being well beaten in her spring return, star mare Bonneval will be out to bounce back to form in her defence of the Group One Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Prince Of Caviar breaks maiden at Bendigo

Thursday 27 September 2018, 2:16pm

Three-year-old colt Prince Of Caviar, a son of champion mare Black Caviar, has broken his maiden at his fourth start with victory at Bendigo.  Read more »

Luke Tarrant to return at Doomben

Thursday 27 September 2018, 12:55pm

Talented jockey Luke Tarrant makes his return to metropolitan racing with one ride on Sunny Victory at Doomben.  Read more »

Speed battle assured for G1 Moir Stakes

Thursday 27 September 2018, 12:27pm

With Nature Strip, Ball Of Muscle and Snitty Kitty engaged the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley is set to be a test of speed.  Read more »

Capitulate to again carry blinkers

Thursday 27 September 2018, 12:12pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds has decided Capitulate will again carry blinkers in an attempt to atone for a recent defeat at Doomben.  Read more »

Respected bloodstock agent Steve Brem dies

Thursday 27 September 2018, 11:59am

Respected bloodstock agent and popular racing figure Steve Brem has died in Sydney after a long illness.  Read more »

Bowman on stand-by for injured Oliver

Thursday 27 September 2018, 11:31am

With Group One racing at Moonee Valley and Caulfield, Damien Oliver has spent time wading in salt water in a bid to be fit after a Flemington barrier mishap.  Read more »

Ben Currie hearing deferred for months

Thursday 27 September 2018, 11:15am

The stewards inquiry into charges against trainer Ben Currie could be delayed up to six months after a Supreme Court hearing was deferred.  Read more »

Bluebloods in sparkling form at Rosehill

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 7:13pm

Girl Tuesday and Merovee have raced up to their rich pedigrees with Sydney midweek wins at Rosehill.  Read more »

Beriman wins appeal, loses at Flemington

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 6:02pm

Nikita Beriman has been suspended at Flemington after having been successful on appeal in getting a careless riding ban overturned.  Read more »

Greysful Glamour looking good for VRC Oaks

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 5:33pm

Greysful Glamour and Savoie have stamped their claims for spring riches with impressive victories in Oaks and Derby Trials respectively at Flemington.  Read more »

Big Duke poised for Royal Randwick major

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 5:02pm

Big Duke will get the chance to atone for his narrow defeat in The Metropolitan 12 months ago when he lines up for another shot at the Group One race.  Read more »

Group One Moir Stakes facts and figures

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 4:26pm

All the facts and figures behind the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Comin' Through out to bounce back in G1

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 4:22pm

After an unplaced finish in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes last start, Comin' Through will be out to bounce back in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Queensland filly earns chance at G1 Flight

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 3:26pm

David Vandyke is under no illusions about the task facing Queensland filly Baccarat Baby in the Group One Flight Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Our Libretto continues her winning streak

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 3:21pm

Former New Zealand mare Our Libretto has stepped out at Flemington for the first time, landing a victory in the Briseis Handicap.  Read more »

Oliver cleared after Flemington mishap

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 3:10pm

Damien Oliver has been cleared of any fractures and has a badly bruised leg leg following a barrier mishap at Flemington.  Read more »

Happy Moment set to make Australian debut

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 2:19pm

Japanese import Happy Moment will step out over a staying trip of 2400m for his first Australian start in a Listed race at Mornington.  Read more »

Hickman chasing Epsom dream with Pierata

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 2:08pm

The Epsom Handicap holds special significance for trainer Greg Hickman who will saddle up second favourite Pierata in the Group One Randwick mile.  Read more »

Houtzen ready for Moir Stakes return bout

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 2:02pm

Houtzen has an unblemished second-up record and trainer Toby Edmonds hopes the trend continues in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Ipswich races called off on safety grounds

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 1:00pm

The Ipswich meeting has been called off an hour before the first race because aof an unsafe surface.  Read more »

Snitz continues climb to $1.3m Kosciuszko

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 12:56pm

The Matt Dunn-trained Snitz will have his major hit-out before The Kosciuszko when he runs at Doomben.  Read more »

Field of 10 to run in G1 Underwood Stakes

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 12:37pm

The Group One Underwood Stakes at Caulfield has drawn together a field on 10 that will feature European Godolphin galloper Blair House.  Read more »

Nature Strip draws seven for Moir Stakes

Wednesday 26 September 2018, 12:33pm

Lightly raced sprinter Nature Strip is one of three runners that Darren Weir will saddle in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Viddora primed for G1 Moir Stakes first-up

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 6:47pm

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell can't fault Viddora heading into her first-up assignment in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

McEvoy to ride 1kg over on Metrop fav

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 6:32pm

Kerrin McEvoy will ride 1kg over on favourite Brimham Rocks' 50kg in the Metropolitan Hcp with Craig Williams also to ride High Bridge 1kg over his weight..  Read more »

Chautauqua nominated for Melbourne sprints

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 5:50pm

Champion sprinter Chautauqua has been nominated for two feature sprints in Melbourne but still needs to pass another barrier test to be reinstated to race.  Read more »

Winx headlines Cox Plate second acceptors

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 5:28pm

Winx headlines 41 second acceptors for the Cox Plate while there are 83 horses still in Caulfield Cup contention after first acceptances.  Read more »

Ambitious heading to G1 Underwood Stakes

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 4:28pm

The Group One Underwood Stakes is the next target for Japanese horse Ambitious ahead of a planned tilt at the $5 million Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Greysful Glamour out to press Oaks claims

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 4:13pm

Sydney trainer Mark Newnham is looking to Greysful Glamour to cement her VRC Oaks prospects in the Oaks Trial at Flemington.  Read more »

Epsom favourite D'Argento draws gate one

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 3:25pm

D'Argento remains favourite for the Epsom Handicap after drawing barrier one in the Group One race at Randwick.  Read more »

Stephen Baster to ride Invincible Star

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 1:32pm

Stephen Baster has picked up the ride on The Everest-bound Invincible Star who will have her final lead-up to the rich sprint in the Premiere Stakes.  Read more »

Favourites draw well in Epsom

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 11:04am

Favourites D'Argento and Unforgotten have drawn well in the capacity field for the Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Winx has arrived in Melbourne

Tuesday 25 September 2018, 9:14am

Champion Winx and four of her Chris Waller-trained stablemates have arrived in Melbourne ahead of Group One assignments.  Read more »

Brutal set to bypass the Caulfield Guineas

Monday 24 September 2018, 6:19pm

Hawkes Racing has decided to keep Brutal on the fresh side and target the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Grunt early favourite for Underwood Stakes

Monday 24 September 2018, 6:14pm

The Underwood Stakes at Caulfield over 1800m has attracted 21 nominations with last year's winner Bonneval among the entries.  Read more »

U S Navy Flag settling in at Canterbury

Monday 24 September 2018, 6:06pm

Irish horse U S Navy Flag has settled in at Canterbury Racecourse which has been turned into a quarantine centre ahead of the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Suspended trainer faces two more charges

Monday 24 September 2018, 5:14pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear two charges laid by Racing Victoria stewards against suspended trainer Richard Laming.  Read more »

Hush Writer set to contest Ansett Classic

Monday 24 September 2018, 5:07pm

Co-trainer Gai Waterhouse expects a trip to Mornington to do imported stayer Hush Writer the world of good as he progresses on a path to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Redzel, Trapeze Artist clash in Premiere

Monday 24 September 2018, 4:39pm

Redzel and Trapeze Artist will clash in the Group Two Premiere Stakes at Randwick in a dress rehearsal for the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Missrock aims for fresh win in Moir Stakes

Monday 24 September 2018, 4:29pm

Missrock will attempt to add to her impressive first-up record when she returns to racing in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Night's Watch recovers from lameness issue

Monday 24 September 2018, 3:41pm

Night's Watch has recovered quickly from a lameness issue after winning his way into the Caulfield Cup field via the MRC Foundation Cup.  Read more »

Man in court over late scratchings

Monday 24 September 2018, 3:28pm

A man has been remanded after appearing in a far north Queensland court charged over an incident which resulted in six horses being scratched from Atherton.  Read more »

Sir Charles Road on Caulfield Cup path

Monday 24 September 2018, 1:29pm

Co-trainer Lance O'Sullivan will have a better idea of Sir Charles Road's chances to make the Caulfield Cup after the first acceptances are taken.  Read more »

Six rivals for Chautauqua in Valley trial

Monday 24 September 2018, 11:28am

Chautauqua will face off against six rivals over 1000m in a barrier trial between races on Moir Stakes night at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Torcedor struggles in wet ground

Monday 24 September 2018, 6:17am

Melbourne Cup contender Torcedor has failed in testing conditions in a Group One race in Germany.  Read more »

Waller to have almost half Epsom field

Sunday 23 September 2018, 6:03pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will have seven of eight runners in the Epsom Handicap over the famous Randwick mile.  Read more »

New series for Queensland stayers

Sunday 23 September 2018, 5:31pm

Racing Queensland has introduced a new three-heat series with a final for three-year-old stayers.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle out for Moir Stakes upset

Sunday 23 September 2018, 5:25pm

Trainer Joe Pride is looking to Ball Of Muscle to upset some big names in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Courseshewill takes first step to Millions

Sunday 23 September 2018, 4:24pm

Talented filly Courseshewill is headed to the Magic Millions carnival after winning the first Australian two-year-old race of the new season at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Melody Belle wins second consecutive G1

Sunday 23 September 2018, 2:50pm

New Zealand mare Melody Belle will be given a short break after her second consecutive Group One win at Hastings.  Read more »

Blair House to step out in Underwood

Sunday 23 September 2018, 1:45pm

Blair House will be out to back up his stablemate Jungle Cat's Group One win at Caulfield when he steps out for his Australian debut in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Everest lead up for Redzel in the Premiere

Sunday 23 September 2018, 1:24pm

The Premiere Stakes at Randwick will be a dress rehearsal for The Everest with Redzel set to be the headline act.  Read more »

Kris Lees to increase Queensland presence

Sunday 23 September 2018, 11:21am

Leading NSW trainer Kris Lees is keen to increase his presence in Queensland from a Gold Coast stable.  Read more »

Prebble, Doyle in Caulfield suspensions

Saturday 22 September 2018, 6:34pm

Brett Prebble has been suspended for 20 meetings for improper riding at Caulfield while UK-based James Doyle has copped a seven-meeting careless riding ban.  Read more »

Winter Bride lands stakes win at Caulfield

Saturday 22 September 2018, 6:11pm

Queensland mare Winter Bride has resumed from a spell with an impressive win at Group Three level at Caulfield.  Read more »

Charlie Appleby adds to Australian haul

Saturday 22 September 2018, 6:10pm

Jungle Cat's Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes win has added to the list of feature race victories in Australia for UK-based Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby  Read more »

Night's Watch earns Caulfield Cup berth

Saturday 22 September 2018, 5:28pm

The Darren Weir-trained Night's Watch has secured a start in the Caulfield Cup with a late surge to collect the MRC Foundation Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Spell helps Zumbelina regain winning form

Saturday 22 September 2018, 5:20pm

Former Sydney mare Zumbelia is likely to keep racing in Queensland after her strong win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Jungle Cat wins Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes

Saturday 22 September 2018, 5:06pm

UK sprinter Jungle Cat has won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield, delivering on a long-range plan to target the Group One race in Melbourne.  Read more »

Shumookh breaks through at Group Two level

Saturday 22 September 2018, 4:43pm

Shumookh has had to fight hard to get a deserved Group Two win over Champagne Cuddles in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mystic Journey emerges as Guineas prospect

Saturday 22 September 2018, 4:38pm

Tasmanian stakes-winning filly Mystic Journey has added a Listed win in Melbourne which could earn her a Thousand Guineas late entry.  Read more »

Blinkers provide spark for ex-Perth mare

Saturday 22 September 2018, 4:08pm

The addition of blinkers has helped Volkoff regain her best Perth form in winning at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Quinella for Chris Waller in Golden Rose

Saturday 22 September 2018, 4:03pm

The Autumn Sun has beaten his Chris Waller-trained stablemate Zousain to win the $1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Noire claims Group 2 win in Shannon Stakes

Saturday 22 September 2018, 3:49pm

Noire has made up for the disappointment of her Group Two Sheraco Stakes second with victory at the same level in the Shannon Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Spending To Win passes test at Caulfield

Saturday 22 September 2018, 3:44pm

Spending To Win has lived up to his consistent record with a fighting first-up victory over 1100m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ross counts blessings with Defence Missile

Saturday 22 September 2018, 3:43pm

Les Ross is happy Defence Missile wasn't sold out his stable after the gelding won again at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Tulip misses G1 start, wins on undercard

Saturday 22 September 2018, 3:02pm

Tulip has raced to victory in a handicap for mares at Caulfield after failing to gain a start as fourth emergency in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Miss Admiration switch pays off in Sydney

Saturday 22 September 2018, 2:50pm

Trainer Mick Price's late decision to send Miss Admiration to Sydney has paid off with an important win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Extended break does wonders for Written By

Saturday 22 September 2018, 2:32pm

One of last season's leading two-year-olds Written By has defied a betting drift to record a first-up win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Edmonds finds key to in-form From Within

Saturday 22 September 2018, 2:29pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds believes there is a simple reason From Within has regained her best form with her third win in a row at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse thinking big with stayer

Saturday 22 September 2018, 2:20pm

Gai Waterhouse has declared Thinkin' Big a potential Melbourne Cup contender after the three-year-old claimed the Group Three Gloaming Stakes.  Read more »

Monaco Snob makes it three wins in a row

Saturday 22 September 2018, 1:30pm

Monaco Snob has continued his rise through the ranks of Queensland stayers with his third win in a row at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Extra Brut scores narrow Caulfield victory

Saturday 22 September 2018, 1:22pm

Progressive three-year-old Extra Brut has made it two wins from three starts with a narrow victory stepping up to 1600m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gem Song another 3yo winner for Kris Lees

Saturday 22 September 2018, 12:55pm

Gem Song has given trainer Kris Lees another three-year-old winner with a last-gasp victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Neil Costello warned off by Racing NSW

Friday 21 September 2018, 5:55pm

Neil Costello has been warned off for refusing to co-operate with a Racing NSW stewards' investigation regarding suspended Newcastle trainer Benjamin Smith.  Read more »

Alexander returns to racing at Caulfield

Friday 21 September 2018, 5:45pm

Trainer Archie Alexander has been given the all-clear to resume racing his horses after having his stable placed in quarantine because of a strangles outbreak  Read more »

Jungle Cat ready for G1 Sir Rupert Clarke

Friday 21 September 2018, 4:47pm

Jungle Cat will be chasing a Group One win in Melbourne to go with his elite win in Dubai earlier this year when he runs in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Bonus wins a special incentive for Nolan

Friday 21 September 2018, 4:46pm

Trainer Paul Nolan Jr hopes he can pick up another QTIS bonus with Spending My Time at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Surprise packet Tarka on Vic Derby path

Friday 21 September 2018, 4:06pm

Surprise packet Tarka will continue his path to the Victoria Derby when he runs in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Vengeur Cups bid rest on Naturalism Stakes

Friday 21 September 2018, 3:34pm

The Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield is an important stepping stone to the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups for the Mike Moroney-trained Vengeur Masque.  Read more »

Long shot combo team up at Sunshine Coast

Friday 21 September 2018, 3:07pm

Jockey Brooke Ainsworth and trainer Kenneth Deacon are hoping for another longshot winner with Yaba Dabl Doya at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Appleby believes he has strong Cup hopes

Friday 21 September 2018, 3:04pm

Trainer Charlie Appleby has horses set for various features during the Melbourne spring carnival including a couple of genuine Melbourne Cup contenders.  Read more »

Miss Admiration figures in campaign switch

Friday 21 September 2018, 1:45pm

Mick Price has sent staying mare Miss Admiration to Sydney to enhance the mare's chances to secure a Caulfield Cup berth.  Read more »

Santos on quick back-up in Golden Rose

Friday 21 September 2018, 11:21am

Santos will try to give co-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott a first Golden Rose when the colt lines up in the $1 million Group One race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sprinter takes long journey to Stokes yard

Friday 21 September 2018, 10:38am

After being the underbidder on Captain Punch at the yearling sales, Phillip Stokes finally gets his chance to saddle the gelding in a race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Boom times ahead for bargain-buy Quanyin

Friday 21 September 2018, 10:25am

Quanyin can prove she is the bargain buy of sire Spirit Of Boom's first crop if she wins at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Chautauqua passes Flemington jump-out test

Friday 21 September 2018, 6:43am

Chautauqua is a step closer to making it back to the racetrack after getting the seal of approval from Racing Victoria stewards after his Flemington jump-out.  Read more »

Ben Smith winners test positive to cobalt

Thursday 20 September 2018, 5:09pm

Suspended trainer Ben Smith will face a stewards' inquiry after two winners from his Newcastle stable returned elevated levels of cobalt.  Read more »

Global Glamour ready for Caulfield return

Thursday 20 September 2018, 5:07pm

Sydney mare Global Glamour will be out to make it three wins from as many Caulfield starts when she makes her season return at the Melbourne racetrack.  Read more »

Figures show healthy state of racing: RV

Thursday 20 September 2018, 4:57pm

Racing Victoria has recorded increased wagering which it says underpins the healthy nature of racing in the state.  Read more »

Key facts on G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes

Thursday 20 September 2018, 3:35pm

What you need to know about the $500,000 Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Hayes expects trio to be competitive in G1

Thursday 20 September 2018, 3:29pm

Co-trainer David Hayes believes luck in running will play a big part in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes in which his stable is set to have at least three runners.  Read more »

Carzoff out of G1 Metrop, sent to paddock

Thursday 20 September 2018, 1:56pm

The Chris Waller-trained Carzoff will miss the Group One Metropolitan, the premier staying test of the Sydney spring carnival for which he was second favourite.  Read more »