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Byrne gets rare ride for Waller in Cup

Friday 19 July 2019, 9:52am

Noted rider of staying races at Eagle Farm, Jim Byrne has a rare ride for trainer Chris Waller in the Listed Queensland Cup.  Read more »

Doyle delighted to ride Crystal Ocean

Friday 19 July 2019, 9:39am

James Doyle will ride Crystal Ocean in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot with Frankie Dettori to stick with Enable.  Read more »

Attorney to stay home in Sydney

Thursday 18 July 2019, 5:56pm

Trainer Matt Smith has decided Sydney is the best option for Attorney after also accepting with him for a race in Brisbane.  Read more »

My Pendant ready for Flemington return

Thursday 18 July 2019, 4:52pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien believes talented filly My Pendant is forward enough to make her presence felt first-up at Flemington.  Read more »

Forster two-year-olds to clash again

Thursday 18 July 2019, 4:26pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster is keen to see how her two- year-olds Kim Alicia and Secundus perform over 1500m at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Howlowcanyougo shooting for four straight

Thursday 18 July 2019, 4:14pm

After failing a veterinary test to race in Hong Kong, Howlowcanyougo will be attempting to extend his winning sequence at Flemington.  Read more »

Balf's Choice chasing another 1600m win

Thursday 18 July 2019, 3:51pm

Much travelled Balf's Choice will be chasing his eighth win at 1600m in the Listed Tattersall's Mile at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Elton on song for final campaign run

Thursday 18 July 2019, 3:22pm

Sir Elton will be striving to maintain his unblemished record when he winds up a successful preparation at Randwick.  Read more »

El Questro still on the way up: Sheehan

Thursday 18 July 2019, 3:21pm

After a close second at Flemington at her most recent start, in-form El Questro heads back to the track with the chance to go one better.  Read more »

Presently goes one more time at Flemington

Thursday 18 July 2019, 2:29pm

Trainer Ken Keys will give maiden galloper Presently the opportunity over a distance when the filly contests the Byerley Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Travistee could earn NZ trip via Qld Cup

Thursday 18 July 2019, 1:30pm

Trainer Paul Jenkins has a trip to New Zealand in the back of his mind for Travistee if she races well in the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Payne pair an exercise in patience

Thursday 18 July 2019, 12:35pm

War Baron has been posted at double-figure odds but trainer David Payne believes the youngster can put himself in the finish at Randwick.  Read more »

Schillaci Stakes now in Hayes' thoughts

Thursday 18 July 2019, 12:07pm

With a spot in The Everest on offer to the winner of the Schillaci Stakes, champion trainer David Hayes says it is a great incentive.  Read more »

Steve Tregea to monitor Tatt's Mile pair

Thursday 18 July 2019, 11:52am

Trainer Steve Tregea is monitoring Bergerac and Prioritise before backing them up in the Tatt's Mile at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Baylee Nothdurft closes in on junior title

Thursday 18 July 2019, 11:48am

Baylee Nothdurft has a strong book of rides at Eagle Farm where he can wrap up his first apprentices title.  Read more »

Maximum Security heads Haskell field

Thursday 18 July 2019, 11:24am

Maximum Security heads the seven-horse field for the Haskell Invitational, his second start since being disqualified as the Kentucky Derby winner.  Read more »

Derby winner Masar retired to stud

Thursday 18 July 2019, 8:58am

Trainer Charlie Appleby has paid tribute to Masar after confirming the retirement of last year's Derby winner.  Read more »

Extended trip to suit Huntly Castle: Hayes

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 5:06pm

After breaking his maiden over 1600m at Bendigo, Huntly Castle is among the favourites to win the Byerley Handicap over 1800m at Flemington.  Read more »

Enticing Star claims Waller's Everest slot

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 4:46pm

Former Perth mare Enticing Star has been confirmed as the slot runner for trainer Chris Waller in The Everest.  Read more »

Well-bred 2YO Paris wins Cranbourne maiden

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 4:31pm

Two-year-old filly Paris, a half-sister to Group One winner English, has become the latest juvenile from the Anthony Freedman stable to win this season.  Read more »

Misery gets deserved win at Sunshine Coast

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 3:29pm

Consistent Misery has made the most of the absence of track specialist Tarzan to score an overdue win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Jade Darose chases another Flemington win

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 2:50pm

Parwan Prince provided Jade Darose with an historic victory at Flemington over 1000m with the pair returning to the course and distance chasing another win.  Read more »

Eagle Farm return boosts winter carnival

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 1:27pm

The return of racing at Eagle Farm has helped boost turnover and crowds for the Queensland winter carnival.  Read more »

Baster back in saddle after Ninja Warrior

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 1:20pm

After taking up the challenge of appearing on the television program Ninja Warrior, jockey Stephen Baster is back in the saddle chasing victory on horseback.  Read more »

Jamie Kah to ride in Shergar Cup at Ascot

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 1:07pm

Australian jockey Jamie Kah has been announced as one of the riders set to compete in the Shergar Cup at Ascot in England.  Read more »

Injury-plagued import out to revive career

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 12:56pm

After a promising start to his career in South Africa, King's Bay has had a long and troubled journey to get back to the races at Randwick.  Read more »

Gold Ambition chasing belated stakes win

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 12:12pm

Gold Ambition, who was once placed in a Group One race, gets another chance at stakes company at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

New early spring Flemington race for 2YOs

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 11:59am

The Victoria Racing Club has introduced a new early season race for two-year-olds at Flemington over 900m.  Read more »

Ex-mayor's breeding dream receives a boost

Wednesday 17 July 2019, 11:54am

Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has always wanted to breed a top-class horse and his two-year-old Spurious is taking steps towards that goal.  Read more »

Lindsey Smith pair to chase bigger targets

Tuesday 16 July 2019, 6:12pm

A Ballarat synthetic track double for Lindsey Smith might be the launching pad for a spring campaign for Olympic Oath and Saone.  Read more »

Tasmanian filly set for Flemington outing

Tuesday 16 July 2019, 6:04pm

Shady Hustle, a winner of four of her six starts in Tasmania, is set to make her mainland debut for a new stable at Flemington.  Read more »

Mark Newnham follows proven path with 2YO

Tuesday 16 July 2019, 5:58pm

Mark Newnham is on an end-of-season surge with his two-year-olds that has helped him move into the top 10 on the Sydney trainers' premiership.  Read more »

Nash Rawiller to resume at Kembla Grange

Tuesday 16 July 2019, 5:57pm

Comeback jockey Nash Rawiller is to reignite his career in NSW, starting with a low-key return at Kembla Grange after a 15-month disqualification.  Read more »

Schillaci Stakes winner gains Everest slot

Tuesday 16 July 2019, 1:25pm

The winner of the Schillaci Stakes will gain a start in The Everest after a slot deal between the Melbourne Racing Club and the Australian Turf Club.  Read more »

Slow recovery for Tahlia Hope in hospital

Tuesday 16 July 2019, 12:29pm

Tahlia Hope remains in hospital recovering from viral meningitis after falling ill while riding in Mornington barrier trials.  Read more »

Godolphin win Everest slot tender

Tuesday 16 July 2019, 11:51am

Global racing giant Godolphin has won the tender for the vacant slot in the $14 million Everest while the Melbourne Racing Club has also joined the party.  Read more »

Ljungberg could chase another Randwick win

Monday 15 July 2019, 6:46pm

Trainer Ron Quinton has nominated last-start Randwick winner Ljungberg for another benchmark race on his home track.  Read more »

Melody Belle pleases in barrier trial

Monday 15 July 2019, 6:27pm

NZ champion Melody Belle and stablemate Te Akau Shark have put in pleasing barrier trials at Te Rapa ahead of their spring campaigns.  Read more »

Agonising defeat for Marmelo in France

Monday 15 July 2019, 5:41pm

Hughie Morrison has been left disappointed as Marmelo narrowly failed to win back-to-back editions of the Prix Maurice de Nieuil at ParisLongchamp.  Read more »

Marndarra to run in Byerley at Flemington

Monday 15 July 2019, 4:53pm

Last-start Adelaide winner Marndarra will make her Melbourne debut in the Byerley Handicap in a race in which she could earn a VRC Oaks ballot exemption.  Read more »

Aussie jockeys to ride in Singapore Derby

Monday 15 July 2019, 4:16pm

Australian-based jockeys William Pike, Tommy Berry, Ben Melham and Glen Boss have been booked for rides in the Group One Singapore Derby.  Read more »

Trainer Bruce Purcell remains critical

Monday 15 July 2019, 4:15pm

Australian Trainers' Association president Robbie Griffiths says veteran trainer Bruce Purcell remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie has racing ban reduced

Monday 15 July 2019, 3:17pm

Trainer Ben Currie has had his sentence reduced on various racing charges but will be back in court on a criminal charge.  Read more »

Purton ends Hong Kong season with 168 wins

Monday 15 July 2019, 3:13pm

Zac Purton has claimed his third Hong Kong jockeys' premiership and finished two wins shy of Joao Moreira's record number of winners in a season.  Read more »

Group One target for Begood Toya Mother

Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:49pm

Trainer Daniel Bowman plans to start Begood Toya Mother's next campaign in the Regal Roller Stakes as the first step towards the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Golden Eagle plans for Buffalo River

Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:35pm

Up-and-coming galloper Buffalo River is having three weeks in the paddock before returning to work with a view to getting to the Golden Eagle.  Read more »

50 winners might be out of reach for Dolan

Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:27pm

A careless riding suspension is likely to cost leading Sydney apprentice Robbie Dolan a half century of winners.  Read more »

Top southern stayers for Queensland Cup

Sunday 14 July 2019, 1:07pm

The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace training partnership is set to run two stayers, Azuro and Yogi, in the Queensland Cup.  Read more »

O'Shea filly looking Pretty for spring

Sunday 14 July 2019, 12:17pm

A new race on the calendar will be among the options for the John O'Shea-trained stakes winner Pretty In Pink this spring.  Read more »

Pippie could be next Queensland star

Sunday 14 July 2019, 11:46am

Runaway Doomben winner Pippie could prove to be the next star to emerge from the late Brisbane winter carnival.  Read more »