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Happy Victory at Happy Valley

Thursday 21 May 2015, 2:25pm

Myboycharlie three year-old Happy Surveys has maintained his unbeaten record in Hong Kong with another impressive victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening.  Read more »

Suspended Kavanagh to front swab inquiry

Thursday 21 May 2015, 1:40pm

Sam Kavanagh has been stripped of his licence to train racehorses as he prepares to answer positive swab and race-day treatment charges.  Read more »

Leading hoop plays Group One waiting game

Thursday 21 May 2015, 1:12pm

Michael Cahill will ride the favourite Payroll in the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes but he is unsure if he will be on the filly in the Group One JJ Atkins.  Read more »

Vic racing report calls for integrity

Thursday 21 May 2015, 12:44pm

A report into Victorian racing has called for an independent body to take over responsibility for the integrity of all three codes.  Read more »

Kendrick double-handed in Group 1 10,0000

Thursday 21 May 2015, 12:28pm

Former Queensland country trainer Stuart Kendrick will take on the country's biggest stables when he saddles up two runners in the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

American Pharoah bought by Coolmore

Thursday 21 May 2015, 10:09am

Owner Ahmed Zayat hopes to race American Pharoah until the end of his three-year-old season before the colt goes to Coolmore's Ashford Stud.  Read more »

Glen Boss inducted into Hall of Fame

Thursday 21 May 2015, 9:32am

Three-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss has been announced as an inductee to Australia's Racing Hall of Fame.  Read more »

Midweek winners a lift for Danny Williams

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 5:34pm

Goulburn trainer Danny Williams is back on his feet literally and figuratively after an accident contributed to some lean times.  Read more »

Williams keeps title lead with Zakayla win

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 5:10pm

Zakayla has better wins in store after dominating her rivals at Mornington and giving Craig Williams a two-win lead in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Pride can't split stayers in McKell Cup

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 4:45pm

Trainer Joe Pride can make a case for both his runners in the WJ McKell Cup, the staying feature at Randwick.  Read more »

Taylor rebounds to win on One More Magic

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 4:39pm

One More Magic has overcome an incident on the way to the barrier to win for jockey Jason Taylor and trainer Kim Craft at Ipswich.  Read more »

Ashlee Marie earns shot at Qld Group One

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 3:01pm

The Richard Laming-trained Ashlee Marie has earned her place in the Group One JJ Atkins Stakes with victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Flemington first for Vic training newcomer

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 2:58pm

Daniel Bowman has enjoyed many Flemington highlights alongside Darren Weir but he will break new ground there as a trainer in his own right.  Read more »

Peter Mertens confirms he won't ride again

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 2:38pm

Jockey Peter Mertens is moving on to a new phase in his life after confirming injuries he suffered in a race fall have ended his riding career.  Read more »

Different focus for Thubiaan in Ramsden

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 2:36pm

Thubiaan was placed in the 2013 Andrew Ramsden Stakes but trainer Eric Musgrove says it may be unrealistic to expect the steeplechaser to figure again.  Read more »

Moody wants rain to help Maid's 10,000 bid

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 1:44pm

Bring Me The Maid is a firmer in Doomben 10,000 betting and Peter Moody says her chances with be enhanced if the track is rain-affected.  Read more »

Doomben 10,000 favourite draws wide

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 9:58am

Favourite Our Boy Malachi has drawn barrier 12 in the Group One Doomben 10,000 with second elect Srikandi in five.  Read more »

No facial fractures for apprentice Martin

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 6:04pm

Apprentice Jack Martin has been cleared of serious facial injuries while Mark Pegus will be out for up to six weeks with a broken collarbone.  Read more »

Northam chasing G1 glory with Big Money

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 5:46pm

Rod Northam believes Big Money is ready to run a big race in the Doomben 10,000 and the trainer is hoping for a good barrier draw to enhance his chances.  Read more »

Weir in box seat for Melbourne premiership

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 5:20pm

The David Hayes and Tom Dabernig stable will be hoping they can chip away at Darren Weir's premiership lead with a number of runners at Flemington.  Read more »