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Joe Cleary's girl ready for Eagle Farm

Thursday 21 March 2019, 10:39am

Trainer Joe Cleary has decided to back Girls Are Ready up at Eagle Farm after her failure at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Eagle Farm dry despite heavy rain

Thursday 21 March 2019, 8:59am

Trainer Liam Birchley's hopes of a wet Eagle Farm track for Say I Cee You in the $200,000 Jewel have been dashed despite 140mm of rain hitting the track.  Read more »

Winx in perfect order ahead of Ryder

Thursday 21 March 2019, 7:39am

Champion Winx has gone through her paces in a gallop at Rosehill and is in great order for her attempt to win the George Ryder Stakes for a fourth time.  Read more »

Avilius to bounce back in G1 Ranvet Stakes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 6:36pm

The James Cummings-trained Avilius will be out to bounce back in the Group One Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill after being beaten in the Australian Cup.  Read more »

Stud buys into Slipper hope Yes Yes Yes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 6:26pm

Coolmore Stud have bought into Golden Slipper contender Yes Yes Yes, a co-owner of the colt has confirmed in the lead-up to the $3.5 million race.  Read more »

Raquel Clark rides 100th winner for season

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 6:20pm

South Australia's Raquel Clark has ridden 100 winners in a season for the first time after Dream Kisses won a race apprentice riders race at Doomben.  Read more »

Sydney plans for Chenier after Sandown win

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 5:27pm

Anthony Freedman is mapping a program towards the Group One Champagne Stakes with impressive Sandown debut winner Chenier.  Read more »

Pride set to have a Ball in Group 1 Galaxy

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 3:17pm

The track rating at Rosehill on Golden Slipper day will have a significant impact on the chances of Joe Pride's two runners, Ball Of Muscle and Easy Eddie.  Read more »

Self Sense chasing hometown Cup success

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 3:09pm

Self Sense will try to win the Mornington Cup before he makes a return to the jumps racing scene.  Read more »

Lyre chasing Blue Diamond-Slipper double

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 3:00pm

With one Group One win in the Blue Diamond Stakes already under her belt, Lyre is set for her shot at adding the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Doncaster-bound Dreamforce a Ryder entry

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 1:19pm

Trainer John Thompson hopes to run Dreamforce in the George Ryder Stakes leading into the Doncaster Mile but doesn't want the track too heavy.  Read more »

Payne keeps it in family with Guineas hope

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 1:14pm

Trainer David Payne is aiming for a top-three finish with improving three-year-old Costello when he takes on The Autumn Sun in the Group One Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Written By to shine in William Reid Stakes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 1:04pm

A recent gallop at Moonee Valley has Grahame Begg confident Written By can produce a better performance in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Sunlight draws wide in William Reid Stakes

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11:45am

The Group One William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley will see last-start Newmarket Handicap winner Sunlight jump from the outside gate in the 11-horse field.  Read more »

Soil testing starts on troubled Ipswich

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11:44am

Geotechnical testing of the Ipswich race track has begun as officials seek a solution to its problems.  Read more »

Three options for talented Mr Marbellouz

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11:14am

Trainer Kevin Kemp can start Mr Marvellouz at Eagle Farm or the Gold Coast or wait until a race Toowoomba.  Read more »

Rain-affected Slipper a concern for Gollan

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 10:54am

Tony Gollan is happy with Vincere Volare's barrier in the Golden Slipper but the trainer is worried about a heavy track.  Read more »

Winx headlines field of nine for G1 Ryder

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 10:49am

Eight horses have been accepted to take on champion Winx in the Group One George Ryder Stakes, one of five Group One races on Golden Slipper day at Rosehill.  Read more »

Winter reshuffle for 3YO Jewel contender

Wednesday 20 March 2019, 10:45am

The rescheduling of the 3YO Jewel to Eagle Farm will lead to a new set of winter plans for promising Barefoot.  Read more »

Heath Conners has winner with final runner

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 6:26pm

Days after celebrating a win with his last city runner, Heath Conners has also prepared a winner with his final runner as a trainer at Bendigo.  Read more »

Cosmic Force Slipper favourite after draw

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 6:03pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Cosmic Force is the new Golden Slipper favourite after the barrier draw for the $3.5 million race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Berry hopeful of Rosehill Guineas upset

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 5:47pm

Jockey Tommy Berry is optimistic Madison County can challenge star colt The Autumn Sun in the Rosehill Guineas over 2000m on a rain-affected track.  Read more »

Queensland trainer Ben Currie seeks stay

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 5:09pm

Trainer Ben Currie's lawyers have filed a stay application in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal against an order to stand him down.  Read more »

Bieg believes draw ideal for Free Of Debt

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 4:37pm

The countdown to his first Golden Slipper runner has continued for Free Of Debt's trainer Chris Bieg who believes he has drawn an ideal barrier for the colt.  Read more »

Redzel likely to stay in Sydney for Galaxy

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 2:38pm

Trainer Peter Snowden believes The Galaxy in Sydney fits in best with Redzel's preparation heading towards his main autumn target, the TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Escapee Heir To The Throne back at Sandown

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 2:06pm

The younger half-brother to Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance makes his racing return at a midweek meeting at Sandown.  Read more »

Yes Yes Yes draws outside gate in Slipper

Tuesday 19 March 2019, 9:53am

The Chris Waller-trained Yes Yes Yes has drawn the outside barrier for the Golden Slipper while Godolphin's Microphone has the inside draw.  Read more »

Lankan Star to be vetted before Slipper

Monday 18 March 2019, 7:00pm

Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Lankan Star will have to pass a second veterinary inspection to take her place in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Mornington option favoured for Bons Away

Monday 18 March 2019, 5:53pm

Bons Away has been entered for three upcoming races at three different venues with trainer Ciaron Maher favouring the easier Mornington option.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie stood down again

Monday 18 March 2019, 5:44pm

A QRIC internal review has ordered Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie be stood down pending an inquiry into jigger charges against him.  Read more »

Waller to have strong hand in Group Ones

Monday 18 March 2019, 5:16pm

Winx aside, the Chris Waller stable will field a strong team in the five Group One races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wet Slipper not likely to faze Maher pair

Monday 18 March 2019, 4:18pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher does not expect a rain-affected Rosehill track to be a concern for his Golden Slipper pair of Dubious and Loving Gaby.  Read more »

Raquel Clark to reach 100 season winners

Monday 18 March 2019, 2:16pm

Star South Australian apprentice Raquel Clark can reach 100 wins in a season for the first time on Dream Kisses in the Apprentices Challenge at Doomben.  Read more »

Sires' Produce still target for Probabeel

Monday 18 March 2019, 2:12pm

NZ filly Probabeel has come through the Magic Night Stakes in good order and is on track for the Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Kementari retired to stand at stud

Monday 18 March 2019, 1:55pm

Group One winner Kementari has run his last race and will stand at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud in the upcoming breeding season.  Read more »

Sunlight pleases in dawn Valley gallop

Monday 18 March 2019, 1:33pm

Sunlight has re-acquainted herself with The Valley in a gallop ahead of the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Horse gets loose, runs through town to pub

Monday 18 March 2019, 1:12pm

The well-named Reckless Behavior has run around the streets of Uttoxeter instead of the track.  Read more »

New era for Heathcote/Anderson partnership

Monday 18 March 2019, 11:36am

The new Robert Heathcote/Chris Anderson training partnership will be looking for stock at the Magic Millions March sale at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Bowman wins Hong Kong Derby on Furore

Monday 18 March 2019, 6:31am

Hugh Bowman has won the Kong Kong Derby aboard the Frankie Lor-trained former Australian Furore.  Read more »

La Scopa fav for Country Championship

Sunday 17 March 2019, 5:59pm

The Matt Dunn-trained La Scopa is now favourite for the rich Country Championship final at Randwick after her heat win at Grafton.  Read more »

Valley gallop for Sunlight ahead of G1

Sunday 17 March 2019, 5:21pm

Newmarket Handicap winner Sunlight is set to gallop at The Valley in the lead-up to the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Winx ready for second-last race

Sunday 17 March 2019, 4:35pm

Winx is primed for her final race at Rosehill, the George Ryder Stakes, with only the Queen Elizabeth Stakes to come after that.  Read more »

Queensland lead apprentices challenge

Sunday 17 March 2019, 3:39pm

Queensland will be leaders when the third heat of the National Apprentices Challenge is run at Doomben.  Read more »

Bieg excited ahead of Slipper with colt

Sunday 17 March 2019, 1:51pm

Adelaide trainer Chris Bieg is excited about the prospects of Blue Diamond third placegetter Free Of Debt in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Goldmarket's long run at track to continue

Sunday 17 March 2019, 11:59am

The decision to retain the washed-out Goldmarket at the Gold Coast means it will continue its long association with the track.  Read more »

Godolphin trainer happy with All-Star pair

Saturday 16 March 2019, 6:23pm

James Cummings has walked away happy with the performances of Hartnell and Alizee who filled the placings behind Mystic Journey in the All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Jye McNeil celebrates maiden Sydney win

Saturday 16 March 2019, 6:21pm

Victorian jockey Jye McNeil has celebrated a milestone at Rosehill with his first win in Sydney aboard Doncaster Mile-bound horse Fifty Stars.  Read more »

Small-time punter pockets big All-Star win

Saturday 16 March 2019, 6:01pm

All-Star Mile owner ambassador Damien Murnane will contemplate an early retirement after Mystic Journey's win in the All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Red Cardinal wins again to earn G1 shot

Saturday 16 March 2019, 5:44pm

In-form stayer Red Cardinal has maintained his undefeated run for Kris Lees and will head to the Group One Tancred Stakes ahead of his Sydney Cup mission.  Read more »

Winx in top order ahead of George Ryder

Saturday 16 March 2019, 5:38pm

Chris Waller is satisfied Winx is on track to record her 32nd win in succession after the great mare zoomed around Rosehill in an exhibition gallop.  Read more »