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Feehan win earns Homesman Cox Plate start

Saturday 7 September 2019, 5:57pm

The Lloyd and Nick Williams-owned Homesman has won the Group Two Feehan Stakes at The Valley which has earned him a start in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Tramway seals four-timer for Nash Rawiller

Saturday 7 September 2019, 5:43pm

Nash Rawiller continues to cement his place in the Sydney riding ranks with four winners at Randwick including the Group Two Tramway Stakes on Dreamforce.  Read more »

Faatinah wins McEwen first-up at Valley

Saturday 7 September 2019, 5:27pm

A crack at the Group One Moir Stakes looms for Faatinah after the gelding posted another first-up win at The Valley in his first start since a Dubai campaign.  Read more »

Samadoubt does it again in G2 Chelmsford

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:50pm

Bjorn Baker will weigh up his options for Samadoubt after the horse again ran his rivals ragged at Randwick.  Read more »

Brisbane partnership continues to Profit

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:45pm

Three-year-old Profit confirmed his rating as potentially the best horse in the Anderson-Heathcote Racing partnership with his Eagle Farm win.  Read more »

The Inevitable lands prize at The Valley

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:37pm

Losing weight on the trip from Tasmania and being in a bad mood at the races hasn't stopped The Inevitable posting an impressive win at The Valley.  Read more »

Redzel returns with potent Everest message

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:32pm

Dual Everest winner Redzel has stamped his authority on the Concorde Stakes for a third time as he begins his campaign to the $14 million race.  Read more »

Exhilarates claims Atlantic Jewel Stakes

Saturday 7 September 2019, 4:02pm

Magic Millions Classic winner Exhilarates has shown her class to add the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes at The Valley to her growing list of victories.  Read more »

Libertini made to fight for Furious win

Saturday 7 September 2019, 3:46pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings had nothing but praise for Libertini after her narrow win in the Furious Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Baller bounces to an overdue Randwick win

Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:45pm

Baller will return to stakes racing after a confidence-boosting win in benchmark grade at Randwick for trainer Anthony Cummings.  Read more »

Kentucky Breeze doubles up at The Valley

Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:41pm

Kentucky Breeze has made it two in a row at The Valley with a decisive win in the Powerflo Solutions Handicap.  Read more »

O'Dea spoilt for options with Scallopini

Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:10pm

Talented Scallopini has given trainer Steve O'Dea a winning double by taking out an open handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Highway luck finally shines on Lady Demi

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:52pm

Trainer Terry Robinson was almost certain Lady Demi had been beaten in the Highway Handicap and was happy to be proven wrong.  Read more »

Derby aim for Valley winner Power Scheme

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:33pm

Three-year-old gelding Power Scheme has made a winning return at The Valley in a promising start to his Victoria Derby campaign.  Read more »

Reckless Choice put on Magic Millions path

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:30pm

Trainer Steve O'Dea believes Eagle Farm winner Reckless Choice can develop into a stayer and win the Magic Millions Trophy.  Read more »

Yao Dash stakes claim for Golden Rose bid

Saturday 7 September 2019, 1:21pm

Tulloch Lodge will weigh up its options for progressive gelding Yao Dash, including a possible tilt at the Golden Rose.  Read more »

More Sydney trainers to try Qld: Portelli

Saturday 7 September 2019, 12:39pm

Gary Portelli has won at Eagle Farm with Picaro and predicted more Sydney trainers will follow him by sending horses to Brisbane.  Read more »

Wu Gok gives Waller another Wyong Cup

Friday 6 September 2019, 5:45pm

A brilliant tactical ride from James McDonald has helped Wu Gok deliver trainer Chris Waller a seventh Wyong Cup victory.  Read more »

Fitter Duretto to run again at The Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 5:29pm

Trainer Matt Cumani expects the 2040 metres of a handicap at The Valley to be an ideal stepping stone for former UK stayer Duretto.  Read more »

Kevin Kemp to further boost his reputation

Friday 6 September 2019, 5:11pm

Toowoomba trainer Kevin Kemp can further boost his reputation for getting the best out of cheap horses when Star Centre tackles a hot field at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

The Chosen One faces WFA test at Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 4:21pm

New Zealand trainer Murray Baker says the Group Two Feehan Stakes performance of The Chosen One will be a guide to his Melbourne spring prospects.  Read more »

Widgee Turf makes his return at The Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 4:00pm

Patrick Payne has no big plans for million dollar earner Widgee Turf who kicks off his spring campaign at The Valley.  Read more »

Five contenders for Vic Horse of the Year

Friday 6 September 2019, 3:52pm

Winx, Cross Counter, Mystic Journey, Santa Ana Lane and Sunlight have been named as the five finalists for the Victorian Racehorse of the Year award.  Read more »

Graff going in right direction for return

Friday 6 September 2019, 3:48pm

Emerging sprinter Graff has a key gear change for his resumption in a cracking edition of the Concorde Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Strong chances for Godolphin at The Valley

Friday 6 September 2019, 3:36pm

Atlantic Jewel Stakes favourite Exhilarates forms part of a strong representation for Godolphin in feature races on Feehan Stakes day at The Valley.  Read more »

Forster has one worry about Desert Digby

Friday 6 September 2019, 2:39pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster believes Desert Digby can win in open company at Eagle Farm but hopes he does not pay for it at the weights later.  Read more »

Sunlight to improve from Concorde: Currie

Friday 6 September 2019, 2:29pm

Luke Currie insists there is improvement to come from Sunlight as the mare embarks on her return to racing in the Group Three Concorde Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Baker's Furious duo in tip top order

Friday 6 September 2019, 2:16pm

Bjorn Baker is not expecting either of his Furious Stakes runners to upset favourite Libertini but he does anticipate competitive performances.  Read more »

AFL final takes Hayes from Feehan meeting

Friday 6 September 2019, 1:48pm

The Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants Final in Sydney will drag Lindsay Park senior trainer David Hayes away from the horse action at The Valley.  Read more »

Strong hand for Anderson-Heathcote team

Friday 6 September 2019, 1:48pm

The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote partnership still has a strong hand in the Open handicap at Eagle Farm despite scratching Zafonic Dancer.  Read more »

Wet Belmont track a concern for Mission

Friday 6 September 2019, 9:25am

Connections of Spanish Mission have some concerns about a wet track in New York ahead of Spanish Missions's Belmont Derby tilt.  Read more »

Stud and stable staff to be recognised

Thursday 5 September 2019, 5:10pm

Michael Shepherdson says it is a thrill to be one of two people in the running for the Dedication To Racing award at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.  Read more »

Libertini leaves no food for thought

Thursday 5 September 2019, 5:02pm

The Furious Stakes cannot come quickly enough for trainer Anthony Cummings and star three-year-old filly Libertini.  Read more »

Lucky For All works hard for Valley return

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:54pm

Mick Price says from what he has seen of Lucky For All on the training track, the gelding is a reformed character ahead of his first-up run at The Valley.  Read more »

Baker is sure Samadoubt can feature again

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:42pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker says Winx Stakes winner Samadoubt has continued to thrive and sees no reason he cannot prove hard to catch again.  Read more »

Sassy Salitage out to remain unbeaten

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:23pm

The Greg Eurell-trained Sassy Salitage will try to make it three wins from as many starts when she faces her biggest test in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes.  Read more »

Redzel chasing Concorde Stakes three-peat

Thursday 5 September 2019, 4:07pm

Team Snowden have poured the work into Redzel to ensure he is not found wanting on the score of fitness first-up at Randwick.  Read more »

Faatinah in good shape for Valley return

Thursday 5 September 2019, 3:54pm

Senior Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes is hoping the rain stays away ahead of Faatinah's return in the McEwen Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Appleton to show her ability at Eagle Farm

Thursday 5 September 2019, 3:09pm

While Lady Appleton's stablemate The Candy Man will be a fan favourite at Eagle Farm, the mare also deserves plenty of attention.  Read more »

Kenedna in line for strong Feehan showing

Thursday 5 September 2019, 2:54pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher is convinced Kenedna is on target for her main spring aims and expects to see a good showing from the mare in the Feehan Stakes.  Read more »

Lees getting in the Wyong Cup day Groove

Thursday 5 September 2019, 2:40pm

Sixties Groove will use the Wyong Cup as a launching pad towards the Group One Metropolitan Handicap.  Read more »

Gary Portelli sticks with proven formula

Thursday 5 September 2019, 2:28pm

Sydney trainer Gary Portelli will stick with a proven winning formula when Testashadow returns to Queensland.  Read more »

Impasse is bred to win at Eagle Farm

Thursday 5 September 2019, 10:17am

Impasse has the chance to prove he is the best of former boom mare Amelia's Dream's offspring by winning at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Stallion Dane Shadow dies aged 18

Thursday 5 September 2019, 9:39am

Kitchwin Hills foundation stallion Dane Shadow has died aged 18 after battling long-term health problems.  Read more »

Ten Sovereigns could miss Haydock

Thursday 5 September 2019, 9:24am

Ten Sovereigns could sidestep the Sprint Cup at Haydock because of rain-softened ground and head straight to Australia.  Read more »

Harry Richardson outed on cobalt charge

Thursday 5 September 2019, 8:45am

Veteran Toowoomba trainer Harry Richardson has been suspended for nine months after Smokey Diamond returned excessive cobalt levels.  Read more »

Expensive gamble pays off for Winx sibling

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 6:26pm

Vegas Showgirl, the mother of champion wonder mare Winx, has just given birth to a filly that appears remarkably similar to her half-sister.  Read more »

Betfair told to stop operating on HK races

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 6:13pm

Betting exchange Betfair has been told to cease and desist from operating on Hong Kong racing without permission from authorities.  Read more »

McEvoy partnership hits the ground running

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 6:07pm

Tony McEvoy and his son Calvin could not have wished for a better start to their training partnership with a double at Sandown.  Read more »

G3 Concorde Stakes an Everest pipe-opener

Wednesday 4 September 2019, 5:19pm

Three of the leading chances for the $14 million Everest will be in display in the Group Three Concorde Stakes with three others staking claims for inclusion.  Read more »