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Queensland trainer Tom Dawson dies at 98

Thursday 30 July 2015, 1:44pm

Trainer Tom Dawson, a member of the Queensland Hall of Fame and known as a jockey mentor, has died aged 98.  Read more »

Weather key to record holder's return

Thursday 30 July 2015, 1:19pm

Sweet Emily's trainer is keen to kick off the mare's campaign at Moonee Valley where she holds the 1000m track record.  Read more »

Adorabeel set for Choice spring campaign

Thursday 30 July 2015, 12:55pm

Joe Pride says progressive mare Adorabeel fits a remarkably similar profile to two-time Group One winner Sacred Choice.  Read more »

Weight, barrier hurdles for stablemates

Thursday 30 July 2015, 11:02am

Tony Sears is banking on the claim of apprentice James Orman to offset a steep weight rise for last-start winner Choice Bro at Doomben.  Read more »

Pat Duff on the mend after tough month

Thursday 30 July 2015, 10:40am

Trainer Pat Duff is keen to get back to the racetrack having spent a month in hospital following complications from hip surgery.  Read more »

Ed Dunlop excited by Trip to Goodwood

Thursday 30 July 2015, 8:00am

Trip To Paris can cement a trip to Australia when he runs as favourite in the Group Two Goodood Cup.  Read more »

Schofield suspended at Cranbourne

Thursday 30 July 2015, 7:50am

Chad Schofield has been suspended for 10 meetings for careless riding at Cranbourne with the ban to begin after he rides at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Famous broadcaster Peter O'Sullevan dies

Thursday 30 July 2015, 7:19am

Sir Peter O'Sullevan, widely regarded as the greatest ever British racing commentator, has died at the age of 97,  Read more »

Solow wins the Sussex Stakes

Thursday 30 July 2015, 6:40am

French star Solow has added another Group One win to his resume with victory in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.  Read more »

Dandino continues on path to spring return

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 6:08pm

Imported stayer Dandino is on a path towards a spring carnival return from an injury lay-off and has continued his build-up with a jumpout at Ballarat.  Read more »

Yendall finishes season with a winner

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 5:40pm

Jockey Dean Yendall has finished the season with 144 wins nationwide after adding to his season tally with a victory at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Tim Bell signals new season intent

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 4:58pm

An early double from Tim Bell at the Sunshine Coast will serve as his launching pad for the new racing season.  Read more »

RA stands firm on new whip restrictions

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 4:29pm

Racing Australia says it has undertaken due process before announcing the introduction of new whip restrictions which will come into effect in December.  Read more »

Golden Slipper winner Phelan Ready retired

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 3:15pm

The last horse to win the Magic Millions-Golden Slipper double, Phelan Ready has been retired after 59 race starts.  Read more »

Rosehill just the start for Land's End

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 2:45pm

An expensive colt with a high profile group of owners will headline Gerald Ryan's team for the first meeting of the new season at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lane gets winner on first day back in Vic

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 2:21pm

Talented jockey Damian Lane has ridden at winner at Cranbourne in his first meeting back in Victoria after a riding stint in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Bannerot charges into winner's circle

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 2:03pm

Wendy Bannerot has doine it again, bringing injured horses back to the track to record impressive wins.  Read more »

Stream Ahead out to remain unbeaten

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 1:49pm

Stream Ahead will be one of three fillies trying to maintain an unbeaten start to their careers in the first race of the new season at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman secures Sydney jockeys' title

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 1:35pm

Hugh Bowman says he feels a sense of achievement after securing the Sydney jockeys' premiership for the third time.  Read more »

Leading trainers reject prizemoney freeze

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 12:14pm

Peter Moody, Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien say they face financial ruin if they are suspended or receive a prizemoney freeze from the RAD Board.  Read more »