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Tambo's Mate resumes but future uncertain

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 11:35am

Promising Tambo's Mate resumes at Doomben but his future after that is clouded until a decision on a feature race program for Queensland is finalised.  Read more »

Distance increase a tonic for Doctor Jack

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 11:28am

Promising colt Doctor Jack is set to give veteran trainer Harold Norman a sentimental win at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Online sale realises $32.4m on first day

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 6:39pm

The first digital Australian Easter Yearling Sale has begun with 105 lots sold on the first day for $32.4 million at a healthy average of more than $300,000.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark cleared for Queen Elizabeth

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 5:00pm

Japanese horse Danon Premium has assumed favouritism for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes over English visitor Addeybb while Te Akau Shark has been cleared to run.  Read more »

All Aged Stakes an option for Brandenburg

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 4:46pm

Trainer John Sargent could extend Doncaster Mile placegetter Brandenburg's autumn preparation to include the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Sircconi back on track for Caulfield test

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 4:41pm

A couple of setbacks have kept Sircconi away from racing for Nick Ryan, but a gallop at Caulfield has the gelding back on track for the Victoria Handicap.  Read more »

Miss Siska set for Coolmore Legacy again

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 4:06pm

Miss Siska was narrowly beaten when fourth in the 2019 Coolmore Legacy Stakes and her trainer Grahame Begg is hopeful of an even better result this time around.  Read more »

Sunlight a step closer to racing return

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 3:12pm

A 1000m barrier trial at Morphettville is set to enhance the fitness levels of multiple Group One winner Sunlight ahead of return run in Adelaide.  Read more »

Sargent after another ATC Australian Oaks

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 3:00pm

Five years after Gust Of Wind beat Winx in the ATC Australian Oaks, trainer John Sargent hopes to win the race again with either Aspect Ratio or Stick 'Em Up.  Read more »

Vic Premier happy for racing to continue

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 2:29pm

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says social-distancing measures have allowed racing to continue when other sports have been suspended.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark to be vetted ahead of QEII

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 12:49pm

Te Akau Shark, one of the leading chances for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, is to be vetted after suffering a bruised foot.  Read more »

RV starts action plan on spring carnival

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 12:16pm

Having worked to a set of strict protocols and biosecurity measures due to coronavirus, Racing Victoria is looking towards how the spring carnival may shape up.  Read more »

Qld turf administrator switches to trots

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 10:57am

The Brisbane Racing Club's Scott Steele has been appointed chief executive of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club.  Read more »

Doncaster winner aims for another G1 win

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 10:18am

After winning the Doncaster Mile on the first day of The Championships, Nettoyer will chase another Group One victory in the Coolmore Legacy Stakes.  Read more »

Field of 13 for G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 9:50am

Japanese horse Danon Premium and English visitor Addeybb headline a field of 13 for the Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Hughes officially champion jumps jockey

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 8:11am

Brian Hughes has vowed to do all he can to defend his title after officially being announced as champion British jumps jockey for the first time.  Read more »

Master Of Wine tunes up for G1 test

Monday 6 April 2020, 6:51pm

Master Of Wine is one of the favoured Queen Elizabeth Stakes runners in his first Group One test.  Read more »

Godolphin Golden Slipper winner retired

Monday 6 April 2020, 6:37pm

Kiamichi, who led home a Golden Slipper trifecta for Godolphin, has been retired with a record of three wins to her credit from 13 starts.  Read more »

Hanger to fly south for Beer at Caulfield

Monday 6 April 2020, 5:50pm

Albury trainer Mitchell Beer will have one of his few runners south of the border since new protocols were introduced when Hanger runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Federal job scheme helps Qld clubs

Monday 6 April 2020, 5:26pm

The Federal government's JobKeeper scheme will help reduce further staff losses in the Queensland racing industry.  Read more »