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Larry Cassidy set to return from injury

Wednesday 18 September 2019, 9:36am

Multiple Group One-winning jockey Larry Cassidy is set to resume riding in races after recovering from a fractured leg.  Read more »

Minor setback for Eric The Eel

Wednesday 18 September 2019, 8:45am

Talented Eric The Eel's comeback has been delayed and he will begin his spring campaign a week later.  Read more »

Vets to report to RA on cobalt science

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 6:04pm

Racing Australia has asked for a report on the science of cobalt following a request from the Australian Trainers Association.  Read more »

Australian Turf Club wins catering award

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 5:19pm

The Australian Turf Club has won three awards at the NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards held at The Star in Sydney.  Read more »

Smith relies on Bart for Sir Rupert Clarke

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 5:00pm

A gallop at Penshurst has confirmed Black Heart Bart's place in the Rupert Clarke Stakes but his Lindsey Smith-trained stablemate Malaguerra has been retired.  Read more »

Samadoubt going for hat-trick at Randwick

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 4:36pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained Samadoubt has been the surprise packet of the Sydney spring so far and will be out for a hat-trick when he runs in the George Main.  Read more »

Spring campaign over for Scales Of Justice

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 3:26pm

A tougher than anticipated Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington has resulted in Scales Of Justice heading for a spell and being set for an autumn campaign.  Read more »

The Bostonian ready to fire fresh in Moir

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 2:42pm

Dual Brisbane Group One winner, New Zealand sprinter The Bostonian, is heading to Melbourne to try to upstage the locals in the Group One Moir.  Read more »

Import impresses in Caulfield jump-out

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 2:23pm

German import Django Freeman has given a glimpse of his potential in a jump-out over 800 metres at Caulfield ahead of his first Australian start.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman sidelined by broken finger

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 12:19pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman will spend extra time on the sidelines nursing a broken finger after originally hoping to be back for George Main Stakes day at Randwick.  Read more »

Pinatubo receives Timeform rating of 134

Tuesday 17 September 2019, 8:40am

Unbeaten Godolphin colt Pinatubo has been given a Timeform rating of 134, the highest for a juvenile since Celtic Swing more than 25 years ago..  Read more »

Hall of Famer Geoff Lane dies aged 80

Monday 16 September 2019, 8:33pm

Hall of Fame jockey Geoff Lane has died on the Gold Coast aged 80 after a career which also included a successful stint as a trainer in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Begood Toya Mother favourite for G1 Hcp

Monday 16 September 2019, 6:15pm

The Daniel Bowman-trained Begood Toya Mother is the early favourite for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes which has been the gelding's long-range target.  Read more »

Clapper happy ahead of George Main

Monday 16 September 2019, 5:37pm

Happy Clapper is primed for his next Group One assignment in the George Main Stakes over his favourite 1600m at Randwick.  Read more »

Santa begins Everest campaign in Shorts

Monday 16 September 2019, 5:24pm

Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane is set to begin his Everest campaign in the Group Two Shorts at Randwick against a star-studded field of sprinters.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie's fraud case adjourned

Monday 16 September 2019, 4:46pm

Queensland trainer Ben Currie's court case involving alleged aggravated fraud has been adjourned until next month for a committal mention.  Read more »

Retired champion McCoy wins charity race

Monday 16 September 2019, 4:38pm

Retired champion jockey Tony McCoy has come out on top in a race for charity organised by cancer sufferer, fellow rider, Pat Smullen.  Read more »

Dabernig ready for the challenge ahead

Monday 16 September 2019, 3:03pm

With David Hayes set to move back to Hong Kong next year, Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes he and the rest of the team are ready to step up.  Read more »

Eric The Eel ready for his Doomben return

Monday 16 September 2019, 2:55pm

Melbourne spring carnival candidate Eric The Eel will make his return to racing in a three-year-old handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Rupert Clarke attracts 18 nominations

Monday 16 September 2019, 2:47pm

The Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes has attracted 18 nominations with the race having a field limit of 16 plus emergencies.  Read more »

Waller with 10 of 19 George Main entries

Monday 16 September 2019, 1:34pm

Chris Waller has entered 10 horses in the Group One George Main Stakes but will trim that number by acceptance time.  Read more »

Pinatubo awesome in Group One win

Monday 16 September 2019, 7:25am

Pinatubo has produced an astonishing performance to land the Group One Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at the Curragh.  Read more »

Another Group One for Dettori and Gosden

Monday 16 September 2019, 6:44am

Star Catcher has capped a lucrative weekend for jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer John Gosden in the Group One Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp.  Read more »

Qld trainers seek clarity on replacements

Sunday 15 September 2019, 4:14pm

Queensland trainers want stewards to clarify on what basis they can replace claiming apprentices after Baylee Nothdurft fell ill at Doomben.  Read more »

Spirit Of Valor aimed at Sir Rupert Clarke

Sunday 15 September 2019, 4:13pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has held long-range plans to win the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with former Irish sprinter Spirit Of Valor.  Read more »

The Shorts next on Everest path for Redzel

Sunday 15 September 2019, 3:42pm

Redzel will be among the star sprinters to clash in The Shorts at Randwick on a path to the $14 million Everest four weeks later.  Read more »

Plenty of options remain for Zoustyle

Sunday 15 September 2019, 2:26pm

Trainer Tony Gollan believes there are still plenty of options for sprinter Zoustyle who could even head to Western Australia.  Read more »

George Main to decide Verry Elleegant path

Sunday 15 September 2019, 2:18pm

Trainer Chris Waller will be guided by how Verry Ellegant performs in the George Main Stakes before planning the rest of her campaign.  Read more »

Hayes to concentrate on Australia for now

Sunday 15 September 2019, 2:08pm

David Hayes is focused on training as many winners as he can for Lindsay Park clients ahead of his move to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Practical demonstration for Appo appeal

Sunday 15 September 2019, 10:03am

Jockey Beau Appo's appeal against a suspension for weighing in light will include a demonstration of saddling a live horse.  Read more »

Huxtable to link with Munce in Brisbane

Sunday 15 September 2019, 9:23am

Talented South Australian apprentice Justin Huxtable will link with Chris Munce at Eagle Farm on a three-month loan.  Read more »

Jockey Nikita Beriman confirms retirement

Sunday 15 September 2019, 9:16am

Group One-winning jockey Nikita Beriman has confirmed her retirement because of ongoing hip problems.  Read more »

Magical performance to win Irish Champion

Sunday 15 September 2019, 8:21am

Magical has proved a class above her rivals with a decisive victory in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Logician storms to St Leger glory

Sunday 15 September 2019, 7:33am

Logician has maintained his unbeaten record with an emphatic victory in the St Leger at Doncaster for trainer John Gosden and jockey Frankie Dettori..  Read more »

Oliver and McNeil suspended at Flemington

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:30pm

Jockeys Damien Oliver and Jye McNeil have been suspended on careless riding charges at Flemington.  Read more »

Zoutori resumes with G2 win at Flemington

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:26pm

Zoutori has made an impressive start to his spring campaign, registering his first stakes victory in the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

The Harrovian claims big country Qld bonus

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:18pm

The Harrovian has won the North Queensland Amateurs Cup and claimed a $200,000 bonus for connections.  Read more »

Trinder proud of Mystic Journey in defeat

Saturday 14 September 2019, 6:03pm

Mystic Journey's winning run has come to an end at the expense of $101 chance Gatting in the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Mizzy leads all the way for Group 2 win

Saturday 14 September 2019, 5:57pm

Mizzy has backed up a Group Three win with victory at the next level at Rosehill, prompting trainer Anthony Cummings to suggest she could be in The Everest.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen rules at first Sydney start

Saturday 14 September 2019, 5:50pm

Group One winner Arcadia Queen has made an electric debut for new trainer Chris Waller, winning the Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rox The Castle takes step to stakes grade

Saturday 14 September 2019, 5:04pm

Progressive gelding Rox The Castle has made it seven wins from 12 starts, registering his first stakes race success in the Listed Sofitel at Flemington.  Read more »

Spanish Whisper wins G2 Let's Elope Stakes

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:39pm

For the second preparation in a row, Spanish Whisper has taken out a Group Two race at Flemington second-up over 1400m.  Read more »

Bivouac turns tables in Run To The Rose

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:30pm

Bivouac has bounced back from a last-start defeat to confirm he is on target for the Group One Golden Rose with his win in a major lead-up.  Read more »

Gatting scores upset win in G1 Makybe Diva

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:22pm

Outsider Gatting has lowered the colours of short-priced favourite Mystic Journey in an upset to claim the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Double delight for Bjorn Baker at Rosehill

Saturday 14 September 2019, 4:05pm

Bjorn Baker has trained an early double at Rosehill with Shock Alert and Irukandji winning.  Read more »

Meet Mr Taylor gives trainer a real scare

Saturday 14 September 2019, 3:55pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida admitted he got a fright before his smart sprinter Meet Mr Taylor scored an impressive win at Doomben.  Read more »

Dalasan proves too good in Danehill Stakes

Saturday 14 September 2019, 3:45pm

South Australian galloper Dalasan has taken out the Danehill Stakes at Flemington, giving apprentice rider Raquel Clark her biggest victory.  Read more »

Bott, Waterhouse Thinkin' big for spring

Saturday 14 September 2019, 3:42pm

In typical Tulloch Lodge fashion, Just Thinkin' has outmuscled his rivals to claim an all-the-way win in the Dulcify Stakes.  Read more »

Gayatri a Rosehill winner for Tommy Berry

Saturday 14 September 2019, 2:55pm

Sydney Cup aspirant Gayatri has won at Rosehill for jockey Tommy Berry who has celebrated the birth of his fourth child.  Read more »

Legionnaire breaks through in Listed race

Saturday 14 September 2019, 2:34pm

The John Moloney-trained Legionnaire has broken through for his maiden win ,taking out the Listed Exford Plate at Flemington.  Read more »