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Quinton stars set for G2 Pendant showdown

Thursday 20 September 2018, 1:31pm

Dixie Blossoms will bid to push her prize money past $1 million when she takes on stablemate Daysee Doom in the Group Two Golden Pendant.  Read more »

All you need to know about the Golden Rose

Thursday 20 September 2018, 1:10pm

All the facts, figures and history behind the $1 million Group One Golden Rose to be run at Rosehill.  Read more »

Everest entry Vega Magic pleases stable

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:47pm

Trainer David Hayes was happy with what he saw from Vega Magic in a jumpout in blinkers as the sprinter continues preparations for The Everest.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup spot on offer in Naturalism

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:41pm

A look at where the horses entered for the MRC Foundation Cup (Naturalism Stakes) sit in the Caulfield Cup ballot order.  Read more »

Rising Red to put Cup ambitions on show

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:37pm

Rising Red will be among the stayers vying for a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption when he runs in the MRC Foundation Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Maturity a key factor for Heathcote stayer

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:29pm

Time has helped Monaco Snob mend his ways to the point where the stayer is chasing a hat-trick of wins at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Golden chance for Lees in Group One Rose

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:11pm

Renowned for his success with fillies and mares, Kris Lees is showing he has more strings to his bow with his management of Golden Rose favourite Graff.  Read more »

Caulfield distance test for Assertive Play

Thursday 20 September 2018, 11:59am

Trainer Phillip Stokes is not convinced Assertive Play will run a strong mile but is happy to test her over 1400m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gollan gives sprinter easier assignments

Thursday 20 September 2018, 11:52am

A chance to take advantage of weight relief will see stakes-placed Hi I'm Back drop in class at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Hellyer poised to continue winning streak

Thursday 20 September 2018, 9:33am

Jockey Michael Hellyer has a near-full book of mounts at the Sunshine Coast as he prepares for his first Group One ride.  Read more »

Premier trainer Darren Weir fined $5000

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 7:39pm

Trainer Darren Weir has been fined $5000 after stewards found seven horses who ran in jump-outs at Ballarat were not those named by the stable.  Read more »

Ex-UK jumper stays unbeaten in Australia

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 6:48pm

English import High Bridge has added to a promising start to his Australian career with another impressive win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Tavirun follows a well-worn stable path

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 4:30pm

Victorian-trained three-year-old Tavirun is scheduled to head north to Sydney for the Gloaming Stakes on a path towards Group One spring targets.  Read more »

Gollan's Doomben double sparks title chase

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 4:14pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has had an early Doomben double as he climbs back up the premiership ladder chasing his sixth Brisbane title.  Read more »

NZ mare to make Aussie debut at Caulfield

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 3:41pm

Carnival, a new addition to the Russell and Scott Cameron stable, is set to have her first outing for the stable in stakes race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Brenton Avdulla chases a Group One return

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 3:38pm

Brenton Avdulla makes his return to Sydney Saturday racing at Rosehill where his rides include the speedy Jonker in the Group One Golden Rose.  Read more »

Strong hand for Godolphin in Rupert Clarke

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 3:28pm

Godolphin will have three chances in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with Home Of The Brave, Osborne Bulls and international visitor Jungle Cat.  Read more »

Chautauqua entered for Flemington jump-out

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:53pm

A bid to have Chautauqua return to racing is expected to take another step in a Flemington jump-out.  Read more »

Brave Smash unlikely for Premiere Stakes

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:32pm

The Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley is looming as the most likely short-term target for Brave Smash as he prepares for another shot at The Everest.  Read more »

Kris Lees duo impress in Newcastle trial

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:28pm

In Her Time has rounded out preparations for her return in the Premiere Stakes with a barrier trial against stablemate El Dorado Dreaming in Newcastle.  Read more »

Price trying to beat ballot in Naturalism

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:02pm

The winner of the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield will earn an exemption from the Caulfield Cup ballot.  Read more »

Murphy to ring the Bel at Sunshine Coast

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 12:54pm

Bel Burgess will be out to maintain trainer David Murphy's purple patch of form at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Ef Troop set to continue spring campaign

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 12:22pm

Talented Ef Troop is set to continue his spring campaign but stablemate Outback Barbie is in the spelling paddock.  Read more »

Alexander close to a return at Caulfield

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 11:34am

Having had his stables quarantined following a strangles outbreak, trainer Archie Alexander nears a racing return after accepting with two horses at Caulfield.  Read more »

Capacity field for G1 Rupert Clarke Stakes

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 11:18am

International visitor Jungle Cat is among a capacity field of 15 plus four emergencies for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Poet's Word sidelined by injury

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 9:47am

Dual Group One winner Poet's Word has suffered an injury setback and will not be seen in action again this year.  Read more »

Group One-winning filly OK for race return

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 6:53pm

ATC Sires' Produce Stakes winner El Dorado Dreaming has been cleared to return to racing under new trainer Kris Lees.  Read more »

Apprentice returns a winner after illness

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 5:50pm

Apprentice Ben Allen has ridden a double at Pakenham at his first meeting back following a stint on the sidelines through illness.  Read more »

Holy Snow ticked off for Sir Rupert Clarke

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 4:53pm

Mick Price has removed all the gear from Holy Snow who he hopes will join stablemate Oregon's Day in the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Out-of-form Weir runner targets NZ Group 1

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:37pm

A need for softer tracks has been revealed as the reason for imported galloper Raw Impulse's switch to New Zealand.  Read more »

Flemington jump-out chance for Chautauqua

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:35pm

Chautauqua will be allowed to trial sooner than expected after Racing Victoria stewards reached an agreement with their NSW counterparts.  Read more »

Doyle answers Godolphin call for Caulfield

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:14pm

Godolphin has called on leading UK jockey James Doyle's Australian experience for two important rides at Caulfield.  Read more »

Carzoff penalised for Group 1 Metropolitan

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:13pm

Newcastle Gold Cup winner Carzoff will carry 52.5kg in the Group One Metropolitan after being penalised 1.5kg for the $750,000 race.  Read more »

Seabrook spot on for Golden Rose assault

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 2:20pm

Seabrook is aiming to become the first filly to win the Golden Rose since the race was elevated to Group One status.  Read more »

RV appoints Robert Cram as chief steward

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 2:13pm

Racing Victoria has announced Robert Cram as chairman of stewards, replacing Terry Bailey who has moved to Singapore.  Read more »

Graff draws barrier four in Golden Rose

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 9:39am

The Kris Lees-trained Graff has drawn well in barrier four in the 11-horse field for the Group One Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Avilius to miss Metropolitan Handicap

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 9:04am

Imported Godolphin stayer Avilius has been taken out of the entries for the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick and will instead head to Melbourne.  Read more »

Cup penalties for three internationals

Monday 17 September 2018, 6:27pm

Kew Gardens, Flag Of Honour and Thomas Hobson have been given Melbourne Cup weight penalties for their respective last-start wins in the northern hemisphere.  Read more »

Mr Sneaky aims to go one better in G1 Hcp

Monday 17 September 2018, 6:24pm

The 2017 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes runner-up Mr Sneaky will bid to go one better in this year's 1400m Group One handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sandbar ready for Golden test in Rose

Monday 17 September 2018, 6:05pm

Sandbar can make a return to his best when he runs in the Group One Golden Rose after a last-start fifth on an unsuitable track.  Read more »

Viddora shows she's on target for G1 Moir

Monday 17 September 2018, 5:33pm

Viddora has continued preparations for a first-up tilt in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley with a pleasing barrier trial win at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Three 2yo trial winners for Ryan stable

Monday 17 September 2018, 5:25pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has produced three two-year-old barrier trial winners at Randwick, all for Sun Stud.  Read more »

Everest hope In Her Time cleared to race

Monday 17 September 2018, 4:11pm

In Her Time has been cleared to race but her stablemate El Dorado Dreaming is still sidelined pending analysis of swabs taken from the Ben Smith-trained filly.  Read more »

Caulfield return for star colt Written By

Monday 17 September 2018, 2:29pm

Star colt Written By will make his return in a 1000m-race against his own age at Caulfield on a path towards the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Jungle Cat headlines Rupert Clarke entries

Monday 17 September 2018, 1:44pm

International visitor Jungle Cat headlines 24 nominations for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Weight-for-age spring path for Grunt

Monday 17 September 2018, 11:55am

Trainer Mick Price has confirmed Grunt will stick to a weight-for-age program this spring which will include a crack at the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Flag Of Honour wins Irish St Leger

Monday 17 September 2018, 7:25am

Flag Of Honour has given trainer Aidan O'Brien victory in the Irish St Leger but there is no decision whether he comes to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Crack Me Up Queensland Horse of the Year

Sunday 16 September 2018, 10:29pm

Consistent galloper Crack Me Up has been named Queensland's Horse of the Year for last season.  Read more »

Shoals and Santa Ana Lane head to Premiere

Sunday 16 September 2018, 5:50pm

Stablemates Santa Ana Lane and Shoals will have their final Everest lead-up race in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Kris Lees with Group One spring chances

Sunday 16 September 2018, 4:56pm

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has the favourites in three upcoming Group One races for three-year-olds.  Read more »

Big money on offer in Qld summer

Sunday 16 September 2018, 4:04pm

The Queensland summer carnival will again have $15 million prize money and $1.5 million in bonus payments.  Read more »

Blinkers back on Long Leaf for Golden Rose

Sunday 16 September 2018, 3:52pm

The numbers have been whittled down and Long Leaf will be Lindsay Park's sole representative in the Group One Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hush Writer back on track after Flemington

Sunday 16 September 2018, 2:22pm

After flopping at his Australian debut, Japanese-bred Hush Writer has shown his staying talents with an encouraging performance at Flemington.  Read more »

Qld spring hopes to trial at Cranbourne

Sunday 16 September 2018, 2:11pm

Two of Queensland's best spring carnival aspirants, Asharani and Savanna Amour, are expected to trial at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Eagle Farm closer to re-opening

Sunday 16 September 2018, 1:42pm

Racing officials have been taking key industry participants on track inspections at Eagle Farm which is still undergoing work.  Read more »

Kew Gardens wins St Leger at Doncaster

Sunday 16 September 2018, 10:27am

Melbourne Cup entrant Kew Gardens has won the English St Leger at Doncaster to give Aidan O'Brien a sixth win in the world's oldest Classic.  Read more »

Brad Rawiller suspended over Group 1 ride

Saturday 15 September 2018, 6:31pm

Brad Rawiller has received a ban of 12 meetings after been found guilty on two careless-riding charges out of the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Trekking adds to last-race favourites' run

Saturday 15 September 2018, 6:26pm

The James Cummings-trained Trekking has extended the winning streak of last-race favourites to eight.  Read more »

Furrion makes it five wins from six starts

Saturday 15 September 2018, 6:22pm

Lightly raced staying prospect has raced to his first city victory at Flemington, taking his record to five wins from six starts.  Read more »

Schofield suspended but keeps Metrop ride

Saturday 15 September 2018, 6:17pm

Glyn Schofield will miss the Sir Rupert Clarke stakes meeting but will be back from suspension in time to ride Avilius in the Group One Metropolitan.  Read more »

Encryption and blinkers a Flemington match

Saturday 15 September 2018, 5:34pm

A meeting with trainer James Cummings and Godolphin hierarchy will determine the next phase of Encryption's spring campaign after winning the Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

Fabulass Randwick win as Miss takes Flight

Saturday 15 September 2018, 5:26pm

Regally bred filly Miss Fabulass has followed in her mother's footsteps, winning the Group Two Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Avilius makes it three from three in Aust

Saturday 15 September 2018, 5:14pm

Former French horse Avilius has continued to thrive in Australia, notching his third win from three starts for Godolphin.  Read more »

Australian mare Winx's 20 Group One wins

Saturday 15 September 2018, 4:46pm

Champion Winx has won the George Main Stakes Stakes at Randwick to move to 20 Group One victories and extend her unprecedented winning streak to 27.  Read more »

I Am A Star lands G2 Let's Elope Stakes

Saturday 15 September 2018, 4:42pm

I Am A Star has had to call on all her courage as she fought out a head-bobbing finish to claim the Group Two Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Sydney trips sparks Prioritise improvement

Saturday 15 September 2018, 4:25pm

Trainer Steve Tregea believes a trip to Sydney has helped Prioritise develop into his biggest money earner after a Doomben win.  Read more »

Grunt wins the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes

Saturday 15 September 2018, 4:20pm

The Mick Price-trained Grunt has added his second Group One win at Flemington, claiming the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Siege Of Quebec back on track for Epsom

Saturday 15 September 2018, 4:08pm

Siege Of Quebec has stormed into Epsom Handicap contention with his win in the Bill Ritchie Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Dothraki wins Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality

Saturday 15 September 2018, 4:02pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Dothraki has bounced back from a first-up failure to win the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Michelle Payne fined $300 over track tweet

Saturday 15 September 2018, 3:31pm

Michelle Payne has been fined $300 by Racing Victoria stewards for misconduct relating to a Twitter post.  Read more »

Winx marches on to her 20th Group One win

Saturday 15 September 2018, 3:17pm

Winx has stretched her winning sequence to 27, taking out the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick from Le Romain and Egg Tart.  Read more »

Brutal toughs out fighting Flemington win

Saturday 15 September 2018, 3:13pm

Brutal has confirmed his class with a tough all-the-way victory in the Listed Antler Luggage Plate at Flemington at his first attempt at 1400m.  Read more »

Ball muscles his way to Group 2 Shorts win

Saturday 15 September 2018, 3:07pm

Ball Of Muscle has made it fourth-time lucky in The Shorts at Randwick after running second in the Group Two race for the past three years.  Read more »

Muraaqeb firms for Epsom with Randwick win

Saturday 15 September 2018, 2:58pm

Lindsay Park-trained miler Muraaqeb has firmed as a light-weight Epsom chance after a solid Randwick win at the distance.  Read more »

Violate resumes with strong Flemington win

Saturday 15 September 2018, 2:29pm

Trainer Brent Stanley is hoping Violate can keep stepping up in the spring after resuming with a Listed win in his first start as a gelding.  Read more »

Tversky to Melbourne after four on trot

Saturday 15 September 2018, 2:03pm

Promising Tversky has won his fourth-straight race at Doomben to book a trip to Melbourne.  Read more »

Avdulla makes right call on Smart Melody

Saturday 15 September 2018, 1:55pm

Brenton Avdulla made the trip to Flemington partner Smart Melody in the Cap D'Antobes Stakes landing the prize in impressive fashion.  Read more »

Sei Stella blitzes Randwick Highway field

Saturday 15 September 2018, 1:47pm

Canberra trainers are back in business at Randwick, with Sei Stella winning the second of three TAB Highway Handicaps since ACT horses were allowed to re-enter.  Read more »

Ragged Rascal tears up the Heritage field

Saturday 15 September 2018, 1:38pm

The Paul Perry-trained Ragged Rascal has taken a step towards the Caulfield Guineas with a first-up win in the Listed Heritage Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Hayes reveals Cup plans for import Jaameh

Saturday 15 September 2018, 1:09pm

Trainer David Hayes is keen for Jaameh to secure a Melbourne Cup berth after the stayer bounced back from a last-start failure to win at Flemington.  Read more »

Kubis win a birthday present for Heathcote

Saturday 15 September 2018, 12:55pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has celebrated a birthday winner with stayer Kubis leading all the way at Doomben.  Read more »

Baccarat Baby for Group One Flight Stakes

Saturday 15 September 2018, 12:28pm

Baccarat Baby made it five wins in a row and earned a crack at the Flight Stakes in Sydney with her Doomben win.  Read more »

El Dorado Dreaming out of Tea Rose

Friday 14 September 2018, 7:35pm

Group One winner El Dorado Dreaming has been taken out of the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick after an irregularity in a swab taken from the filly.  Read more »

Makybe Diva foals Written Tycoon filly

Friday 14 September 2018, 6:08pm

Champion mare Makybe Diva has given birth to her latest foal, a day before the Group One race at Flemington named in her honour.  Read more »

New Tipperary bounces back in Cameron

Friday 14 September 2018, 6:04pm

The Joe Pride-trained New Tipperary has upstaged a strong field to win the Group Three Cameron Handicap at Newcastle.  Read more »

Fresh Mahamedeis to kick off at Flemington

Friday 14 September 2018, 5:41pm

Mahamedeis kicks off his spring campaign at Flemington with his trainer Nick Ryan hoping he can go on to country Cup success later in his preparation.  Read more »

Carzoff claims Newcastle Gold Cup

Friday 14 September 2018, 5:37pm

Carzoff has continued his provincial Cup haul, adding Newcastle Gold Cup to his last-start victory at Wyong.  Read more »

Winx on song for third George Main

Friday 14 September 2018, 5:29pm

Champion Winx has the George Main Stakes at her mercy as she bids to take her Group One record to 20.  Read more »

Spring test for talented filly Multaja

Friday 14 September 2018, 5:18pm

Trainer James Cummings says Multaja's performance in the Cap D'Antibes Stakes will prove telling in regards to future targets for the filly.  Read more »

Waller with chance at two-state G1 double

Friday 14 September 2018, 4:49pm

On a day when Winx races in Sydney chasing her 20th Group One win, stablemate Comin' Through will be in Melbourne attempting to win his second.  Read more »

Godolphin claims Spring Stakes quinella

Friday 14 September 2018, 4:39pm

Emerging colt Aramayo has signalled he will be a force this spring with a resounding win in the Group Three Spring Stakes at Newcastle  Read more »

Petition chasing first stakes race win

Friday 14 September 2018, 3:52pm

Petition will be chasing her first stakes win in the Group Two Let's Elope Stakes on a path to a crack at the Group One Myer Classic.  Read more »

Little relying on Vassilator in the spring

Friday 14 September 2018, 2:49pm

Vassilator will carry the weight of Colin Little's hopes for the spring and heads to Flemington to run in the Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

In Her Time on track for The Everest

Friday 14 September 2018, 2:43pm

In Her Time has continued preparations for her tilt at The Everest with a work-out between races at Newcastle.  Read more »

Oohood set to fire in Tea Rose at Randwick

Friday 14 September 2018, 2:37pm

With more than $1 million prize money to her credit without a win, Oohood gets the chance to shed her maiden tag in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Dylan Dunn set for race return at Echuca

Friday 14 September 2018, 2:02pm

Former leading Melbourne apprentice Dylan Dunn is set to make his comeback to race riding at Echuca.  Read more »

Shari-Lea Hitchcock suspended for 3 months

Friday 14 September 2018, 1:58pm

Licensed trainer Shari-Lea Hitchcock has been suspended for three months for her conduct towards Racing NSW stewards during an inquiry.  Read more »

Tony Gollan after three-state treble

Friday 14 September 2018, 1:27pm

Raido's solid first-up run has given his trainer Tony Gollan hopes he can claim a rare three-state treble.  Read more »

Some key points about the George Main

Friday 14 September 2018, 10:24am

A look at the history of the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Flemington straight track to suit Hey Doc

Friday 14 September 2018, 10:23am

Hey Doc is favoured to add to his Flemington record in stakes races when he lines up in the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality.  Read more »