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Jockeys, trainers vie for spring honours

Thursday 11 September 2014, 2:01pm

Jockeys and trainers will be competing for inaugural titles in Melbourne with premierships on offer for the duration of the spring carnival.  Read more »

Guy lessens the burden for Platinum State

Thursday 11 September 2014, 1:45pm

Platinum State will have the services of in-form apprentice Priscilla Schmidt as the Bryan Guy-trained galloper tries to end a run of Doomben outs.  Read more »

Soldi Domani set to push carnival claims

Thursday 11 September 2014, 1:34pm

Talented three-year-old Soldi Domani will take another step towards carnival action in Sydney and Melbourne at Doomben.  Read more »

G1 warming as target for Late Charge

Thursday 11 September 2014, 12:25pm

The Makybe Diva Stakes was not the original plan for Late Charge but the horse is set to take on some of the country's best gallopers in the WFA race.  Read more »

Estimate to confirm Melbourne Cup start

Thursday 11 September 2014, 8:51am

Estimate can book a trip to the Melbourne Cup if she performs well in the Doncaster Cup for Sir Michael Stoute and the Queen.  Read more »

Nick Hall suspended at Bendigo

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 5:31pm

Nick Hall has been suspended for 11 meetings for careless riding at Bendigo with the ban due to start after the Makybe Diva Stakes program.  Read more »

Midweek winners good for business: Waller

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 5:07pm

They are not the best horses in his stable but Chris Waller says Warwick Farm winners Hollywood Bound and Dynamic Rock have key roles to play.   Read more »

Dissident favourite to add another G1 win

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 4:55pm

Dominant first-up winner Dissident is a clearcut favourite to add to his Group One haul in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Midnight Dancer breaks duck at Doomben

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 3:38pm

A date with new-season sire Sizzling awaits Midnight Dancer after she shed her maiden tag with a victory at Doomben.  Read more »

Prebble accepts Rose ride on Nostradamus

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 3:07pm

Brett Prebble has been booked to ride Nostradamus in the Golden Rose in the first indication the promising colt will line up in the Group One race.   Read more »

Harrison keen to start spring with a Boom

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 2:53pm

Queensland's Tegan Harrison will seek out top jockey Damien Oliver for advice on navigating the straight course at Flemington.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel chasing slice of history

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 2:47pm

Quality mare Commanding Jewel can become the first dual winner of the Let's Elope Stakes when she takes aim in the Group Two race at Flemington.  Read more »

James McDonald keeps faith in Sarajevo

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 2:23pm

Godolphin is pinning its hopes on a dry track to bring out the best in its two Golden Rose runners, especially the untapped Sarajevo.  Read more »

Dandino confirmed for Caulfield Cup

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 12:39pm

Connections of international galloper Dandino have decided the stayer will contest the Caulfield Cup as well as the Melbourne Cup this spring.  Read more »

Field of 11 for Makybe Diva Stakes

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 12:28pm

Five Group One winners are among the field of 11 for the Makybe Diva Stakes, including Memsie Stakes winner Dissident and mile specialist Boban.  Read more »

Gelding procedure key to Dream Of Slips

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 11:59am

Robert Heathcote says Doomben winner Dream Of Slips is a perfect example of the benefits of gelding racehorses.  Read more »

Jockeys' betting rules tightened

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 10:31am

Rule changes preventing jockeys from placing bets on the days they are riding will give greater protection for punters, NZ Thoroughbred Racing says.  Read more »

Al Naamah flops on Group debut

Wednesday 10 September 2014, 9:35am

Record-priced yearling Al Naamah has flopped at her second race start and her first in Group company at Chantilly.  Read more »

Cup, Plate contenders as strong as ever

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 4:59pm

There are 16 internationals among the 121 first acceptances for the Caulfield Cup while 13 overseas-trained horses are among 110 Cox Plate entries.  Read more »

Hallowed Crown draws wide in Golden Rose

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 4:44pm

Co-trainer James Cummings is confident Hallowed Crown can adapt to his wide barrier in the $1 million Golden Rose.  Read more »