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Chouxting The Mob after third straight win

Friday 7 June 2019, 2:03pm

Chouxting The Mob has been a model of consistency since returning from a serious leg injury and will be after a third successive win when he runs at Flemington.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy finds key to Qld carnival

Friday 7 June 2019, 1:53pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes he has found the key to his horses racing well in Brisbane as he prepares for a two-pronged attack on the Group One Stradbroke.  Read more »

Gollan hopes to end a low week on a high

Friday 7 June 2019, 9:35am

Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has had a poor start to the week but hopes to finish on a high with runners in the three Group One races at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

English trainer Jeremy Noseda to retire

Friday 7 June 2019, 9:00am

Multiple Group One-winning English trainer Jeremy Noseda has announced his imminent retirement.  Read more »

Jockey Blake Shinn gains Hong Kong licence

Thursday 6 June 2019, 6:08pm

Blake Shinn will join fellow Australian jockeys Chad Schofield and Regan Bayliss when the new racing season kicks off in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Noble Boy faces biggest test in Hinkler

Thursday 6 June 2019, 5:50pm

Queanbeyan visitor Noble Boy faces his biggest test when he meets a surprisingly strong Hinkler Handicap field at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

First stakes test for Bon Amis at Randwick

Thursday 6 June 2019, 5:09pm

Prolific winner Bon Amis will step up to Listed company for the first time when he resumes in the June Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Halvorsen on path towards Creswick Stakes

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:57pm

Promising sprinter Halvorsen can confirm Creswick Stakes plans with a good performance when he has first attempt at racing on the straight course at Flemington.  Read more »

Dual Group One winner Viddora retired

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:42pm

The successful racing career of Viddora has come to an end with the dual Group One winner off to stud to be served by Lope De Vega.  Read more »

Hellyer excited about Guineas ride

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:17pm

A suspension has not dampened jockey Michael Hellyer's enthusiasm for his ride on Baccarat Baby in the Queensland Guineas.  Read more »

RAD Board to hear Jarrod McLean charges

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:07pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has set a date to hear the charges against trainer Jarrod McLean, Darren Weir's former Warrnambool assistant.  Read more »

Lesage set to take next step at Flemington

Thursday 6 June 2019, 3:14pm

Following an all-the-way victory on debut at Cranbourne, Lesage will face a new challenge when she races down the straight at Flemington for the first time.  Read more »

It's not Over for 3YO despite Derby miss

Thursday 6 June 2019, 3:00pm

Brisbane winter carnival plans for Think It Over have not come to fruition but the three-year-old gets a chance to make amends at Randwick.  Read more »

Edmonds growing in confidence with Tyzone

Thursday 6 June 2019, 2:05pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds has had a nervous wait to get a start with Tyzone in the Stradbroke Handicap but is confident now the gelding is in the race, he can win.  Read more »

Cahill set to continue wonderful winter

Thursday 6 June 2019, 1:03pm

Hard work is paying off for veteran Michael Cahill who is set to confirm his rating as jockey of the winter carnival at Brisbane's showcase meeting.  Read more »

11 international invitations for Cox Plate

Thursday 6 June 2019, 12:49pm

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has issued 11 invitations for the Cox Plate, the first time in five years the race will be without champion Winx.  Read more »

Tacitus favourite for Belmont Stakes

Thursday 6 June 2019, 8:55am

Tacitus is the slight favourite over Preakness Stakes winner War Of Will for the Belmont Stakes over 2400 metres.  Read more »

Zahra back in business after suspension

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 5:26pm

Mark Zahra has ridden a winner at Sandown, his first meeting back following a long suspension incurred during The Championships at Randwick.  Read more »

Plate winner Adelaide off the mark as sire

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 4:46pm

Funstar has underlined the promise shown in two barrier trials to score on debut and provide her Cox Plate-winning sire Adelaide with a breakthrough success.  Read more »

El Questro impresses first-up at Sandown

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 4:43pm

The colours of former Caulfield trainer Rob McGuinness have been carried to victory on El Questro at Sandown.  Read more »

Wallaby great remembered in Doomben win

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 3:11pm

Raging Pole, named for rugby union Test prop Stan Pilecki, has broken through for his first win at Doomben.  Read more »

Flemington race next step for Villermont

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 2:35pm

Stakes winner Villermont will have his second start back from a lengthy lay-off when he runs in a heat of the Winter Championship over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Vic jockey Jason Benbow to undergo surgery

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 2:06pm

An MRI scan has found as many as seven previously undiagnosed fractures in the foot of jockey Jason Benbow following a recent fall.  Read more »

Berry focused on another Queensland Derby

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 1:34pm

Tommy Berry has a great chance to parlay his outstanding form into a Group One victory with a strong book of rides in Brisbane's three feature races.  Read more »

The Bostonian out to join winter legends

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 1:20pm

The Bostonian will join some illustrious winter carnival heroes if he can win his third Group One race in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Randwick conditions poised to favour Joey

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:36pm

Trainer Robert Price was happy to see Sydney get a soaking ahead of Noble Joey's tilt at the Listed June Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

David Brideoake to face Racing NSW charges

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:23pm

Trainer David Brideoake has been issued two charges by Racing NSW stewards, stemming from the late withdrawal of Princess Jenni from the Adrian Knox Stakes.  Read more »

Stradbroke Hcp hoodoo for Pretty In Pink

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:16pm

Pretty In Pink faces Australian racing's biggest hoodoo in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Famous stud's last hurrah in G1 Qld Derby

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:08pm

A win for Mahis Angel in the Group One Queensland Derby will have special significance for Queensland's Wattle Brae Stud.  Read more »

Favourite shortens after Stradbroke draw

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 11:49am

The Bostonian has firmed for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap after a perfect barrier draw.  Read more »

MVRC unveil international Cox Plate bonus

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 6:46pm

Winners of selected international Group One races will be eligible for a bonus if they can win the Cox Plate, the Moonee Valley Racing Club has announced.  Read more »

Declares War set for Qld Derby challenge

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 6:10pm

Trainer Matt Cumani is delighted with the condition of Declares War and is hopeful he can measure up in the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Matt Smith with runners in three states

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 5:58pm

Trainer Matthew Smith will spread his runners over three states with Grey Lion heading the charge in the Group Two Brisbane Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Radipole begins winter prep at Flemington

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 3:42pm

Stablemates Radipole and Strike Force are scheduled to begin their winter preparations at Flemington in a heat of the Winter Championship Series.  Read more »

Alysha Collett to ride again in Singapore

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 3:13pm

New Zealand jockey Alysha Collett is keen to pick up where she left off in Singapore when she returns there soon after being sidelined by injury.  Read more »

Two chances for Stokes at Sandown meeting

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 1:05pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes has two chances entered for the Sandown meeting but he will monitor the track rating before deciding whether Too Good Too Hard runs.  Read more »

Ben Currie found guilty on swab charges

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 12:57pm

Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been found guilty of five charges of bringing horses to race with a prohibited substance in their systems.  Read more »

Manuel to miss Stradbroke Handicap

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 10:42am

Group One winner Manuel will be spelled after a flat trackwork performance and miss the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Zoustyle out of winter carnival

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 9:48am

Unbeaten Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle will miss the rest of the winter after contracting a low grade virus.  Read more »

Last shot at favourite trip for Boom Time

Monday 3 June 2019, 6:47pm

Boom Time is among the nominations for a heat of the Banjo Patterson Series at Flemington as he bids to turn around his form.  Read more »

Million dollar NSW provincial features

Monday 3 June 2019, 6:30pm

Newcastle and Kembla Grange will host stand-alone feature race meetings with metropolitan prize money and each with a race worth $1 million.  Read more »

Mr Quickie on song for Queensland Derby

Monday 3 June 2019, 5:51pm

A right-handed gallop at Pakenham under race jockey John Allen has Mr Quickie in top order ahead of the Group One Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Huge money boost for Sydney spring

Monday 3 June 2019, 5:41pm

On the back of the success of the $14 million Everest, the Sydney spring carnival races will receive millions of dollars in extra prize money.  Read more »

Ballistic Boy to run in G1 J J Atkins

Monday 3 June 2019, 3:44pm

The new training partnership of Chris Anderson and Robert Heathcote will have its first Group One runner with Ballistic Boy in the J J Atkins.  Read more »

Bob Peters chases the money with Queen

Monday 3 June 2019, 3:34pm

Perth owner Bob Peters has his eyes on the big prize money on offer in Sydney rather than the prestige of Melbourne spring races including the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Rain forces meeting switch to Casterton

Monday 3 June 2019, 1:43pm

Heavy rain has forced the transfer of the Warrnambool meeting to Casterton which has come with race distance changes.  Read more »

Sottsass causes upset in French Derby

Monday 3 June 2019, 9:39am

Sottsass has sprung a surprise to outgun Persian King to land the Prix du Jockey Club in record time at Chantilly.  Read more »

Owner's colours on display in Brisbane

Sunday 2 June 2019, 5:19pm

Manuel and Sin To Win will carry the bright colours of owner Gary Lechte in a couple of the upcoming Brisbane feature races.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne Waller's Stradbroke hope

Sunday 2 June 2019, 5:07pm

Trainer Chris Waller will be represented in all three Group One races at Brisbane's premier race day at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sadler has concerns over apprentice ranks

Sunday 2 June 2019, 1:54pm

Trainer John Sadler holds fears for apprentice jockeys who graduate too quickly through the riding ranks and lose their ability to claim.  Read more »