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Aussie caller shortlisted for plum US job

Friday 12 February 2016, 7:13am

Australian race caller Craig Evans has been short-listed for the position of head announcer at the Santa Anita track which hosts this year's Breeders' Cup.  Read more »

Waller stayers provide Winx support act

Friday 12 February 2016, 6:51am

Chris Waller's Apollo Stakes focus will extend beyond the prohibitive favourite Winx to accomplished stayers Who Shot Thebarman and Grand Marshal.  Read more »

Rich prize in Dubai for Tapestry

Friday 12 February 2016, 6:30am

Hong Kong sprinter Rich Tapestry has claimed a Group Three race in Dubai, appreciating his return to the dirt track.  Read more »

Preludes to determine Blue Diamond field

Friday 12 February 2016, 6:08am

Two-year-olds aiming for a start in the $1.5m Blue Diamond Stakes get the chance to enhance their claims in the Blue Diamond Preludes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Clipperton banned for whip infringement

Friday 12 February 2016, 5:44am

Sam Clipperton will miss the Silver Slipper Stakes meeting after being suspended for excessive use of the whip.  Read more »

Veterinarian denies being source of cobalt

Thursday 11 February 2016, 6:48pm

Vet Adam Matthews has denied he is the source of a substance containing cobalt which has led to disqualifications in NSW and Victorian racing.  Read more »

RV Board meet over Ibuprofen positives

Thursday 11 February 2016, 6:46pm

The Racing Victoria Integrity Council has recommended the rules of racing regarding Ibuprofen remain the same despite erratic results.  Read more »

Dunn yet to lock in G1 Blue Diamond ride

Thursday 11 February 2016, 5:29pm

Dwayne Dunn is on genuine chances in two Preludes as the jockey chases a fifth Blue Diamond win.  Read more »

Quinton focuses on Coolmore with Peeping

Thursday 11 February 2016, 5:19pm

Weight is trainer Ron Quinton's primary concern when assessing the first-up prospects of Peeping in the Triscay Stakes.  Read more »

Extra obligation for Waller in Winx return

Thursday 11 February 2016, 3:53pm

Chris Waller knows Winx's growing legion of fans demand nothing less than a first-up win in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Sydney carnival on radar for Azkadellia

Thursday 11 February 2016, 3:52pm

Exciting mare Azkadellia is one of trainer Ciaron Maher's autumn carnival hopes and she begins her campaign at Caulfield.  Read more »

Oliver in enviable position for Diamond

Thursday 11 February 2016, 3:47pm

Extreme Choice has already impressed jockey Damien Oliver and now stablemate Flying Artie gets a chance to press his Blue Diamond claims in the Prelude.  Read more »

All you need to know about the CF Orr Stks

Thursday 11 February 2016, 12:15pm

A look at the history of the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Heatherly vying for G1 start at Caulfield

Thursday 11 February 2016, 12:05pm

An Oakleigh Plate start for three-year-old filly Heatherly will depend on her performance in the Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gojo Mimo to boost young trainer's profile

Thursday 11 February 2016, 11:59am

Winning races is a racehorse trainer's best form of advertising and Brad Herne is hoping Gojo Mimo can deliver in the Falvelon Handicap.  Read more »

Ranked win the perfect gift for Wallace

Thursday 11 February 2016, 11:37am

Ranked will be out to give veteran trainer John Wallace a belated birthday present when the imported galloper races at Doomben.  Read more »

Last Wish....Just!

Thursday 11 February 2016, 10:13am

An inspired decision by Tony McEvoy to send handy stayer LAST WISH south to his Melbourne stable paid immediate dividends on Wednesday at Sandown for Proven Thoroughbreds.   Read more »

Sky Racing to open up second channel

Thursday 11 February 2016, 8:07am

Sky Racing will open up its subscription channel in a one-off to punters affected by the shortened race times in Victoria.  Read more »

Qld stewards continue whip crackdown

Thursday 11 February 2016, 8:05am

Queensland apprentice Beau Appo has been suspended for whip breaches as stewards continue to crack down on repeat offenders.  Read more »

Signoff tests confirm banned drug

Thursday 11 February 2016, 7:22am

Tests on Signoff have confirmed the presence of the prohibited drug Ibuprofen in a ppost-race sample from his Lord Stakes win.  Read more »