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Byrne gets rare ride for Waller in Cup
Brisbane
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
London
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
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Oceanport, New Jersey
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Caloundra
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Paris
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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 »