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Strasbourg wins BRC Sires' Produce Stakes

Saturday 25 May 2019, 2:55pm

Well-bred colt Strasbourg has earned an attempt at the Group One JJ Atkins Stakes after winning the BRC Sires' Produce at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Spunlago lands overdue city win for Stubbs

Saturday 25 May 2019, 2:22pm

Albury horseman Ron Stubbs is back from a training sabbatical with Spunlago providing a timely metropolitan victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Order Again makes late bid for Stradbroke

Saturday 25 May 2019, 2:12pm

Order Again has cemented his reputation as an Eagle Farm specialist when he won the Group Three Lord Mayor's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Tommy Berry finds winning key to Savatiano

Saturday 25 May 2019, 1:24pm

Godolphin's head trainer James Cummings was quick to praise jockey Tom Berry after Savatiano won at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Flemington win gives Fidelia four in a row

Saturday 25 May 2019, 1:13pm

Fidelia will be set for bigger races in the spring after stretching her winning sequence to four in the Donate to NJTappeal.com.au Trophy at Flemington.  Read more »

All-the-way win to Fun Fact in Grand Prix

Saturday 25 May 2019, 1:00pm

Fun Fact continued jockey Michael Cahill's dream run when he led all the way to win the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sebrakate returns with easy Flemington win

Saturday 25 May 2019, 12:17pm

Lindsay Park is concerned with the weight Sebrakate will carry in two-year-old races over winter, preferring to now wait for the early spring with the colt.  Read more »

New-look Cruze to take next step: trainer

Saturday 25 May 2019, 12:13pm

Trainer Barry Lockwood believes a win in a weak provincial race has helped Cruze to regain his top form including a win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Noble Boy confirms promise in Brisbane win

Saturday 25 May 2019, 12:07pm

Impressive NSW country galloper Noble Boy confirmed his high rating with a strong win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Ben looking for first Group One win

Friday 24 May 2019, 5:28pm

Top Northern Rivers jockey Ben Looker is on course for his first Group One win on Victorem in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Shinn to continue great run at Eagle Farm

Friday 24 May 2019, 3:20pm

Blake Shinn is having a great run of success since relocating to Queensland for the winter and it can continue at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Godolphin stablemates attack Straight Six

Friday 24 May 2019, 3:18pm

In-form sprinters Bandipur and Haunted will form the Godolphin attack for James Cummings on the Listed Straight Six at Flemington.  Read more »

Waller stable depth on show in Group One

Friday 24 May 2019, 3:13pm

Despite spelling two of his best sprinters, trainer Chris Waller has a strong hand in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sunlight confirmed as Everest runner

Friday 24 May 2019, 3:12pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained Sunlight has been confirmed for the $14 million Everest and will run for Max Whitby's group.  Read more »

Big ask for The Candy Man in Premier's Cup

Friday 24 May 2019, 2:33pm

Fan favourite The Candy Man will face his biggest task when the grey runs in the Premier's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

She Knows on track for Randwick success

Friday 24 May 2019, 2:30pm

If there is such a thing as horses for courses, She Knows could be a knockout chance at Randwick when she returns to her favourite racetrack.  Read more »

Godolphin sprinter Trekking well for Cup

Friday 24 May 2019, 2:28pm

The prospect of a good track will help Trekking boost Godolphin Australia's Group One wins for the season at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Flower stood down in Victoria and NSW

Friday 24 May 2019, 2:23pm

Racing Victoria has followed Racing NSW in barring racehorse owner Damion Flower from the sport pending the hearing of drug charges against him.  Read more »

Damion Flower stood down from racing

Friday 24 May 2019, 1:19pm

High-profile owner Damion Flower has been asked to show cause why he should be allowed to race horses or keep his slot in The Everest pending drug charges.  Read more »

Runaway attempts shortcut to Melbourne Cup

Friday 24 May 2019, 1:14pm

After sneaking his way into last year's Melbourne Cup, Runaway will be racing for an easier route to the big race in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington.  Read more »

Qld mare Acqume to run at York

Friday 24 May 2019, 9:08am

Australian sprinter Acqume, who is in England with her Toby Edmonds-trained stablemate Houtzen, will run in a 1000m-race at York.  Read more »

Norman Waymouth dies after cancer battle

Thursday 23 May 2019, 4:25pm

Former jockey-turned-trainer Norman Waymouth has died after a battle with cancer, aged 65.  Read more »

Racehorse owner accused of drug smuggling

Thursday 23 May 2019, 3:13pm

High profile racehorse owner Damion Flower has faced court accused of being involved in a cocaine smuggling ring operating out of Sydney airport.  Read more »

Classic contenders out in force in Sydney

Thursday 23 May 2019, 1:59pm

The Randwick meeting will provide an important insight into the staying credentials of a host of three-year-olds earmarked for winter carnival ambitions.  Read more »

No rest yet for unbeaten Not Enough Effort

Thursday 23 May 2019, 1:35pm

Not Enough Effort will attempt to extend his unbeaten record to four when he runs in the Furphy Ale Plate at Flemington.  Read more »

Collett poised for big day out at Randwick

Thursday 23 May 2019, 1:27pm

It doesn't get much better than Jason Collett's book of rides at Randwick with the top jockey set to take the reins on a quintet of favourites.  Read more »

Steel Prince races for Melbourne Cup start

Thursday 23 May 2019, 12:31pm

Stayers in The Andrew Ramsden will be racing for more than just prize money at Flemington with the winner gaining a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Fillies set to dominate Fred Best Classic

Thursday 23 May 2019, 12:26pm

Fillies again look to have a strong chance of dominating the Group Three Fred Best Classic at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

McEvoy aiming to increase Group One haul

Thursday 23 May 2019, 12:20pm

Tony McEvoy has been in Brisbane overseeing Dollar For Dollar's preparation as the trainer chases his seventh Group One for the season.  Read more »

Bigger track key for Magic Alibi in Gr 3

Thursday 23 May 2019, 12:02pm

Stakes winner Magic Alibi will get a final chance to add to her black-type tally at Eagle Farm before she is sold as a broodmare prospect.  Read more »

Thomas Stockdale gets French opportunity

Thursday 23 May 2019, 11:50am

Thomas Stockdale is the latest Victorian rider set to represent Australia in an apprentices' race at Chantilly on French Oaks day.  Read more »

Pike doubles Kingsford Smith Cup chances

Thursday 23 May 2019, 11:48am

New Zealand trainer Tony Pike looks to have an unexpected second chance in the Kingsford Smith Cup after Endless Drama shaped well in a barrier trial.  Read more »

Savigne improves Queensland Oaks ranking

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 5:46pm

Savigne, a half-sister to Doncaster Mile winner Kermadec, is set to follow her older sibling onto the Group One stage after scoring at Canterbury.  Read more »

Manolo Blahniq fresh for Flemington tilt

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 4:29pm

The Straight Six at Flemington fits the program ideally for Manolo Blahniq on his way to a shot at the Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane.  Read more »

Johnny Whitesox gets jump on Coast rivals

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 3:14pm

Chris Munce has used a tie-honoured training method to get a belated birthday present for himself with Johnny Whitesox's win at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Albumin set to bounce back over pet trip

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 2:58pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has delved into his bag of tricks in the hope it can spark two of his horses back into winning form at Randwick.  Read more »

OTI after golden ticket into Melbourne Cup

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 2:42pm

Victory in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington offers the winner a ballot-free exemption into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Portelli 2YO confirmed for Brisbane trip

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 1:45pm

An ideal barrier draw has swayed Sydney trainer Gary Portelli to send juvenile Disruptor to Brisbane for a shot at the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Barbie after a change of luck in Group One

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 12:19pm

Classy three-year-old filly Outback Barbie is overdue a change of fortune when she tackles the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Weight is right for Beriman's history bid

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 12:08pm

Nikita Beriman says she will have no trouble making 48kg to ride Dubious in a bid for history at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Second turf track announced for Caulfield

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 11:46am

The Melbourne Racing Club hopes to increase the number of meetings at Caulfield with the announcement of a second turf track at the course.  Read more »

Capacity line-up for Kingsford Smith Cup

Wednesday 22 May 2019, 11:43am

The Bostonian will attempt back-to-back Group One victories in Brisbane when he lines up in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Success comes for Geoff Wheeler at Moe

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 5:47pm

Jake Noonan has piloted Black Beau Tie to a sentimental win at Moe to give trainer Geoff Wheeler his first win in four years.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker to target Kingsford Smith

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 5:46pm

Trained Bjorn Baker will send Redouble and Irithea north looking for Group One glory after the retirement of elite winner Music Magnate.  Read more »

Richard Cully to put trainer's hat on

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 5:29pm

Accomplished jumps jockey Richard Cully hopes to land another winner as a trainer when he saddles Celtic Blast at Flemington.  Read more »

Andrew Ramsden entries chase a Cup dream

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 4:22pm

Trainer Simon Morrish says he will not be the one deny the owners of Chouxting The Mob and Mental Telepathy their dreams of chasing a Melbourne Cup start.  Read more »

ATC starts search for Everest runner

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 3:39pm

The Australian Turf Club has begun the search for a runner to represent it in the third edition of The Everest.  Read more »

Another horse has died at Santa Anita

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 9:09am

Another horse has died from injuries at Santa Anita racetrack, the 25th fatality since Christmas.  Read more »

Jamie Mott has perfect day at Mornington

Monday 20 May 2019, 5:29pm

Jamie Mott has walked away from the Mornington meeting with a four-timer from four rides at the track.  Read more »

More convictions for trainer Ben Currie

Monday 20 May 2019, 5:19pm

Trainer Ben Currie has been found guilty of 12 charges of race day administration and has been asked to make submissions on sentence.  Read more »