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Beach helps Vilanova thrive for 3200m test

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 1:05pm

A jumps career has been put on hold for Vilanova as the former Chris Waller-trained stayer heads to the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Volkstok'n'barrell primed for Doomben Cup

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 12:28pm

Trainer Donna Logan has Volkstok'n'barrell back to his best as her stable star tries to end a run of outs for New Zealand gallopers in the Doomben Cup.  Read more »

Cassidy on verge of returning to saddle

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 11:28am

Sidelined jockey Larry Cassidy hopes to be given the all-clear to resume riding after a year out of racing.  Read more »

Midterm in race against time for Derby

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 7:21am

Midterm, the former favourite for the Epsom Derby, has been found to have a sore hamstring and is battling time to get to the Classic.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart Goodwood favourite

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 6:29am

Darren Weir will saddle favourite Black Heart Bart and Sooboog as he chases a second Group One win in Adelaide in as many weeks.  Read more »

Field of 11 expected for Preakness Stakes

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 5:59am

Nyquist and Exaggerator, who ran one-two in the Kentucky Derby, are expected to fight out the finish of the Preakness Stakes.  Read more »

Royal Ascot unlikely for Griffith sprinter

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 5:14pm

Trainer Robbie Griffith doubts The Quarterback will make it to Royal Ascot as the Newmarket Handicap winner prepares for The Goodwood.  Read more »

Heys weighs up Syd, Bris races for Spieth

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 4:11pm

Trainer Bryce Heys' plans for Spieth are llikely to be decided by an unfavourable order of entry for the Fred Best Classic.  Read more »

Tony Gollan fined $1000 for verbal abuse

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 2:07pm

Tony Gollan has been found guilty of verbal abuse towards a member of rival trainer Rob Heathcote's staff.  Read more »

Bowman's wait and see on Rain Affair start

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 1:23pm

Rain Affair will be an acceptor for The Straight Six at Flemington, but will only run if the track is not too firm.  Read more »

Pat Hyland among Hall of Fame inductees

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 1:12pm

Pat Hyland's achievements as a jockey and trainer have been recognised with his entry into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.  Read more »

Janiak's wisdom an inspiration for Dwyer

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 1:04pm

Kiseki Dane is one of just three horses Mick Dwyer trains out of Newcastle, but the four-year-old is in top order as he chases successive Randwick wins.  Read more »

Bogenhuber suspension overturned on appeal

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 11:44am

Sky Bogenhuber has successfully appealed against a suspension for her handling of Happy Event in the Darello Stakes at Toowoomba.  Read more »

You're Invited to the Blueblood Thoroughbreds Open Day!

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 10:26am

Want to experience racehorse ownership? Head to Mick Price’s stables at 11am on Sunday 22nd May to see yearlings on parade by sires Smart Missile, Sebring and I Am Invincible. There’s entertainment for the kids and lunch will be provided.   Read more »

BLACK DENIM KICKS OFF A BIG DAY FOR MICHAEL COSTA

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 10:21am

Black Denim became our 3rd individual winner for her new trainer Michael Costa when she broke her maiden in good fashion in the SPRING HILL MAIDEN PLATE (1000 METRES) at Kembla Grange on Saturday.  Read more »

Spendthrift Australia announce 2016 Fees

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 9:08am

Spendthrift Australia has set fees for its current roster of four stallions that will stand the 2016 breeding season.   Read more »

Murray pleads not guilty in cobalt case

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 8:34am

Trainer Paul Murray has pleaded not guilty to cobalt charges relating to stored samples which showed higher than allowed levels in G2 winner Alma's Fury.  Read more »

So Mi Dar out of Epsom Oaks with lameness

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 7:30am

So Mi Dar, regarded as a major threat to the odds-on favourite Minding, will not run in the English Oaks because of lameness.  Read more »

Cup winner heads R A Lee Stakes entries

Tuesday 17 May 2016, 6:41am

Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance headlines 17 nominations for the Group Three R A Lee Stakes at Morphettville.  Read more »

Ghisoni trials well ahead of Qld campaign

Monday 16 May 2016, 5:56pm

Group-winning filly Ghisoni has pleased her connections in an easy barrier trial in Sydney ahead of a Brisbane winter campaign.  Read more »