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Enable looks unstoppable in Yorkshire Oaks

Wednesday 21 August 2019, 7:32am

A field of four will run in the Yorkshire Oaks headed by Enable who is aiming for a sixth consecutive Group One win.  Read more »

Deep Force out to bounce back at Valley

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 5:43pm

Deep Force is set for a step up in class at The Valley in the Listed McKenzie Stakes but connections believe he has the talent necessary to measure up.  Read more »

Verry Elleegant ready for Winx Stakes

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 5:27pm

Verry Elleegant has pleased her jockey and trainer ahead of the Winx Stakes after a slight scare when she pulled off a shoe.  Read more »

Spirit Of Valor could make Valley return

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 5:20pm

Last year's Group One Manikato Stakes runner-up Spirit Of Valor could have his first start for his new stable in the Listed Carlyon Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Sheedy to be face of MRC Everest Series

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 4:56pm

The Melbourne Racing Club has announced Kevin Sheedy as the face of the MRC Everest Series this spring.  Read more »

Thousand Guineas target for unbeaten Meuse

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 3:49pm

Unbeaten filly Meuse is on track to make her season return at The Valley and will be given the chance to press her claims for the Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Eric ready to slide into spring carnival

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 12:57pm

Promising stayer Eric The Eel is ready for a barrier trial as he prepares for a tilt at the Victoria Derby.  Read more »

Nakeeta Jane's racing future in limbo

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 12:36pm

Group One winner Nakeeta Jane has suffered a career-threatening injury during a track gallop while stablemate Lanciato is sidelined after bleeding.  Read more »

Tofane out to boost rating at Sandown

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 12:34pm

Lightly raced mare Tofane is set to run at Sandown, her first start since running second in the Group Two Euclase Stakes.  Read more »

Redzel sizzles in Rosehill trial win

Tuesday 20 August 2019, 8:42am

Redzel has led from start to finish in a 1000m-barrier trial at Rosehill as he steps up his preparation aimed at a third win in the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Chris Waller to have four in Winx Stakes

Monday 19 August 2019, 6:30pm

Trainer Chris Waller is likely to have four runners in the Winx Stakes at Randwick, the first Group One race of the new season.  Read more »

McKenzie Stakes start for Lindsay Park duo

Monday 19 August 2019, 6:17pm

Independent Road and Exeter form part of the Lindsay Park team of three-year-olds and will begin their spring campaigns in the McKenzie Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Five stood down after Gold Coast raid

Monday 19 August 2019, 5:28pm

QRIC officers have raided Gold Coast track work with five people stood down for allegedly testing positive to banned substances.  Read more »

Humidor progressing nicely for Memsie bid

Monday 19 August 2019, 5:09pm

Dual Cox Plate placegetter Humidor has won a Cranbourne barrier trial in preparation for his return to racing after missing the autumn.  Read more »

Rawiller happy with In Her Time's trial

Monday 19 August 2019, 4:02pm

Nash Rawiller and Brenton Avdulla are happy with their respective Everest mounts In Her Time and Graff after the two trialled at Newcastle.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart wins Cranbourne trial

Monday 19 August 2019, 3:23pm

Success in an 1190m barrier trial at Cranbourne has five-time Group One winner Black Heart nearing a return to racing.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane fourth in Cranbourne trial

Monday 19 August 2019, 2:32pm

Everest favourite Santa Ana Lane has made a pleasing return at the Cranbourne trials finishing in fourth place on a wet track.  Read more »

Graff in impressive Newcastle trial win

Monday 19 August 2019, 8:57am

The Kris Lees-trained Graff has won a barrier trial at Newcastle with hopes high he can gain a slot in the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Temperature rules Houtzen out of Nunthorpe

Monday 19 August 2019, 8:31am

Australian sprinter Houtzen will miss the Nunthorpe Stakes at York because of an elevated temperature.  Read more »

Waller-trained Hogmanay wins Taree Cup

Monday 19 August 2019, 7:52am

Hogmanay, a horse part-owned by Australian cricketer Steve Smith, has won the Taree Cup.  Read more »

Marmelo wins Prix Kergolay in France

Monday 19 August 2019, 6:26am

Marmelo has won the Prix Kergolay at Deauville and is set to return to Australia to try to go one better than his second in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

13th Group One win for Dettori this season

Monday 19 August 2019, 6:16am

Coronet has given John Gosden and Frankie Dettori yet another Group One winner in the Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville.  Read more »

Graff, In Her Time to trial at Newcastle

Sunday 18 August 2019, 4:49pm

Everest contender In Her Time and stablemate Graff will trial against each other at Newcastle.  Read more »

Trinder handling added Journey pressure

Sunday 18 August 2019, 3:20pm

With ongoing success comes added pressure as Tasmanian trainer Adam Trinder is experiencing with Mystic Journey.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark on target for Sydney

Sunday 18 August 2019, 2:53pm

Te Akau Shark remains on target for a Sydney campaign despite being beaten on his season return in the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa.  Read more »

The Candy Man sweet for Sydney trip

Sunday 18 August 2019, 2:30pm

Trainer Barry Baldwin is happy with fan favourite The Candy Man despite him running last in a recent barrier trial.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane to step out at trials

Sunday 18 August 2019, 2:02pm

The Everest favourite Santa Ana Lane is among the high-profile horses set to contest barrier trials at Cranbourne in preparation for spring.  Read more »

Three-year-olds favourites for RQ awards

Sunday 18 August 2019, 12:56pm

Top three-year-olds Winning Ways and Zoustyle are the favourites to fight out the annual Racing Queensland Horse of the Year Award.  Read more »

Griffiths resting after brain surgery

Sunday 18 August 2019, 12:55pm

Victorian trainer Robbie Griffiths has undergone a successful operation on a brain aneurysm but is expected to remain in hospital for up to 10 days.  Read more »

Innocuous fall has long lasting effects

Sunday 18 August 2019, 12:02pm

What looked a simple fall at Sale has left jockey Jason Benbow on the sidelines longer than expected with seven broken bones in his foot.  Read more »

Stewards frustrated at inquiry delay

Sunday 18 August 2019, 11:38am

Queensland stewards are becoming increasingly frustrated at delays in finalising the Queensland Derby fall in which jockey Corey Brown was seriously hurt.  Read more »

Everest hope Ten Sovereigns for Nunthorpe

Sunday 18 August 2019, 8:33am

Battaash and Ten Sovereigns headline 13 horses confirmed for the Nunthorpe Stakes at York with Australian mare Houtzen also expected to take her place.  Read more »

Mystic Journey claims WFA Lawrence Stakes

Saturday 17 August 2019, 6:05pm

Mystic Journey has extended her winning streak to seven with an impressive first-up victory in the Group Two PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Rawiller and Boss back as Randwick winners

Saturday 17 August 2019, 5:32pm

Jockeys Nash Rawiller and Glen Boss have turned back the clock with winners at Randwick and signalled there are more to come.  Read more »

Begood Toya Mother makes it six in a row

Saturday 17 August 2019, 5:07pm

The Daniel Bowman-trained Begood Toya Mother has won for the sixth consecutive time, taking the step up to Listed grade with victory in the Regal Roller Stakes.  Read more »

Kubis set for staying features after upset

Saturday 17 August 2019, 4:43pm

The decision to miss the winter carnival with stayer Kubis looks set to reap a reward after his first-up win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Exhilarates impresses in Quezette Stakes

Saturday 17 August 2019, 4:19pm

Godolphin filly Exhilarates has made an impressive winning return as a three-year-old, taking out the Group Three Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Endless Drama beats Te Akau Shark in NZ

Saturday 17 August 2019, 4:05pm

Te Akau Shark has been beaten but not bowed in his season return in the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa in New Zealand before he heads to Sydney.  Read more »

Bivouac blitzes rivals in Vain Stakes win

Saturday 17 August 2019, 3:41pm

The James Cummings-trained colt Bivouac has made an impressive return to racing as a three-year-old, winning the Group Three Vain Stakes easily at Caulfield.  Read more »

Pandemic steps up to score Randwick win

Saturday 17 August 2019, 3:31pm

Godolphin's Pandemic has stepped up from his debut win at Wyong to win at Randwick and add his name to the talent pool at the James Cummings stable.  Read more »

Libertini tunes up for G2 Silver Shadow

Saturday 17 August 2019, 2:34pm

Boom filly Libertini has had a race day outing a week out from her return in the Silver Shadow Stakes for trainer Anthony Cummings.  Read more »

Connemara makes up for string of placings

Saturday 17 August 2019, 2:16pm

After four consecutive second place finishes, Connemara has broken through for a win on Randwick's Kensington track.  Read more »

Benitoite proves too strong at Caulfield

Saturday 17 August 2019, 2:04pm

Damien Oliver has weaved some of his magic to guide Benitoite to victory in the Black Caviar Tribute Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Anderson credits staff for stable success

Saturday 17 August 2019, 1:47pm

The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote partnership continued its successful run with staff getting a lot of the credit at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Pippie races to convincing Caulfield win

Saturday 17 August 2019, 1:25pm

Pippie is set to step up in grade in the Group Three Cockram Stakes next start after the talented mare raced to a dominant win in a benchmark race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ilwendo shows liking for Queensland racing

Saturday 17 August 2019, 12:48pm

Former German horse Ilwendo showed his liking for Queensland scoring his second Brisbane win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Fradd a fan of smart winner Don't Waiver

Saturday 17 August 2019, 12:43pm

Jockey Robbie Fradd believes Don't Waiver could have won by further in his impressive Eagle Farm victory.  Read more »

Group One Nunthorpe for Houtzen

Saturday 17 August 2019, 11:56am

Australian sprinter Houtzen is likely to run in the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes after her fine second to Battaash at Goodwood.  Read more »

Magical to take on Enable at York

Saturday 17 August 2019, 7:56am

Enable and Magical look set to clash for the fourth time after Aidan O'Brien supplemented the latter for the Yorkshire Oaks.  Read more »

Allen back aboard Stars in Lawrence Stakes

Friday 16 August 2019, 6:02pm

Jockey Ben Allen is convinced his P B Lawrence Stakes ride Fifty Stars has a big race victory in him during the spring.  Read more »