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California Chrome likely to miss Ascot

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 6:28am

A hoof abscess appears certain to rule American California Chrome out of the Prince Of Wales's Stakes in which Criterion will fly the Australian flag.  Read more »

Australian flavour for Diamond Jubilee

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 12:18am

Austrailian sprinters Brazen Beau and Wandjina are among 19 five-day declarations for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot this weekend.  Read more »

No TV coverage of Victorian racing

Monday 15 June 2015, 8:44pm

There will be a television blackout of Victorian racing with no agreement reached with Sky and the Victoria Racing Club yet to sign with Seven West.  Read more »

Chad Schofield to ride in Hong Kong

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:45pm

Australian jockey Chad Schofield, who rides Criterion at Royal Ascot, will begin a new phase of his career in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Queensland jockey Noel Thompson dies

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:22pm

Former Queensland jockey Noel Thompson, who rode a record seven winners in a day, has died at the age of 85.  Read more »

Shamal Wind draws barrier four

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:13pm

Australian mare Shamal Wind will jump from gate four in the 19-horse field for the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Royal Ascot in Laing's mind with sprinter

Monday 15 June 2015, 5:35pm

Lord Of The Sky is on the road to recovery after injury stopped him running in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

A history of racing at Royal Ascot

Monday 15 June 2015, 5:24pm

The Royal Ascot meeting has a long tradition which has built up since its inception three centuries ago.  Read more »

Oliver fit for Royal Ascot Wandjina ride

Monday 15 June 2015, 5:23pm

After a fall at Bendigo threatened his trip to ride Wandjina at Royal Ascot, Damien Oliver has been given the all-clear to fly to England.  Read more »

Longshot winner to tackle the Valley again

Monday 15 June 2015, 4:39pm

After upsetting punters with his longshot Moonee Valley success, Our Nkwazi has been working strongly for a repeat performance.  Read more »

Wouldnt It Be Nice in form for Winter Dash

Monday 15 June 2015, 3:36pm

Wouldnt It Be Nice should get soft conditions to suit when he lines up in the Winter Dash at Randwick.  Read more »

Phone records requested in Echuca probe

Monday 15 June 2015, 1:34pm

Racing Victoria stewards have interviewed a registered owner and a jockey over their communication prior to the Baron Archer race at Echuca.  Read more »

Vets body says cobalt a welfare issue

Monday 15 June 2015, 1:20pm

Equine Veterinarians Australia says any vet found guilty of cobalt offences can be disciplined by the profession with no need to be licensed by racing.  Read more »

CrownBet has live streaming of Vic racing

Monday 15 June 2015, 12:11pm

CrownBet has entered into an agreement with Racing Victoria to provide live streaming of Victorian racing on its website.  Read more »

Wet weather suits Avoid Lightning

Monday 15 June 2015, 11:31am

With a wet forecast for the Gold Coast, Avoid Lightning should get conditions to suit in the Group One Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Brazen Beau favourite for Diamond Jubilee

Monday 15 June 2015, 8:38am

The Chris Waller-trained Brazen Beau is favourite to add the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot to his two Australian Group One wins.  Read more »

Dettori wins French Oaks for Gosden

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:16am

Frankie Dettori has steered the John Gosden-trained Star Of Seville to victory in the Prix De Diane, the French Oaks.  Read more »

Hazard thriving in warmer Brisbane climate

Sunday 14 June 2015, 5:40pm

Trainer Lee Freedman is hoping to send Hazard to Darley Stud as a Group One winner of the Tatt's Tiara at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Shoreham to have first start for Ryan

Sunday 14 June 2015, 5:07pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking forward to Shoreham making his debut for his new stable in the Group Three Tattersall's Cup at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Brazen Beau to run in Diamond Jubillee

Sunday 14 June 2015, 4:10pm

Dual Australian Group One winner Brazen Beau will miss the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in favour of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes.  Read more »