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Thompson stars again, this time at Coffs

Thursday 7 August 2014, 4:41pm

Jockey Robert Thompson and trainer Ross Stitt have combined to win the Coffs Harbour Cup with Southern Shimmer.  Read more »

Australia headlines $2.37m Champion Stakes

Thursday 7 August 2014, 4:15pm

Europe's biggest thoroughbred names, including Australia and two-time winner Cirrus Des Aigles, have been entered for the Champion Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

Coram out to confirm Golden Rose ambitions

Thursday 7 August 2014, 3:28pm

Trainer Troy Corstens is hoping Coram can stamp himself as a Group One Golden Rose hope when the gelding runs over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Lloyd seeking Bold stakes return in Sydney

Thursday 7 August 2014, 3:16pm

Well-travelled jockey Jeff Lloyd has put a tough period behind him and set his sights on returning to the feature-race winner's circle in Sydney.  Read more »

Fast rise in mobile betting boosts Tabcorp

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:52pm

Gambling giant Tabcorp says its core wagering business has been boosted by a strong rise in betting from mobile devices.  Read more »

Messene set to launch Hawkes Racing spring

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:15pm

Hawkes Racing is assembling a formidable team of horses for the spring with the first of them, Messene, to step out in the Missile Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Grass switch a challenge for Cross Of Gold

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:06pm

Resurgent galloper Cross Of Gold will be out to take his impressive Geelong form to Flemington.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup a target for Text'n Hurley

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:03pm

The Aurie's Star Handicap will launch the spring campaign of Group Two winner Text'n Hurley, with connections hoping she can be a Caulfield Cup contender.  Read more »

In-demand Schmidt to consider metro return

Thursday 7 August 2014, 12:23pm

Apprentice Priscilla Schmidt has a perfect opportunity to showcase her talent in the metropolitan arena when she rides Rebel Dancer at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Track condition crucial to Adebisi start

Thursday 7 August 2014, 12:16pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster has threatened to scratch Adebisi if she rates the Eagle Farm track too hard for the top sprinter.  Read more »

Lynch free to ride in Britain

Thursday 7 August 2014, 9:21am

Fergal Lynch has been given a licence to ride in Britain for one year under review after being banned for stopping a horse and giving inside information.  Read more »

Ocean Park's First Foal Arrives

Thursday 7 August 2014, 9:07am

As the breeder of the 5-time G1 winning Cox Plate champion Ocean Park, it was fitting that the exciting young sire's first foal should be born at Trelawney Stud  Read more »

Eurell's Gem ready for maiden city victory

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:47pm

Paddy's Gem beat a high-profile filly in Belle Couture on debut but will chase her maiden city win at Flemington.  Read more »

Echo Gal defies Canterbury betting drift

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:36pm

Echo Gal showed a glimpse of the form which had her highly rated as a two-year-old, resuming with a gallant win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Chad Schofield in timely return to racing

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:13pm

Chad Schofield made a low-key return to race riding from a neck injury at Sandown and is looking forward to what he hopes will be a successful spring.  Read more »

Stitch Me Up shows raw talent in city win

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:08pm

The Sandown Guineas could be a spring target for three-year-old Stitch Me Up who scored his first win at his second start at Sandown.  Read more »

Godolphin off the mark with Melbourne win

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:03pm

Three-year-old Orujo stamped Godolphin's arrival in Melbourne with his strong Sandown success carrying the famous royal blue silks.  Read more »

Two young horses emerge as headline acts

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 4:59pm

A pair of untapped three-year-olds from two of Sydney's leading stables have underlined their carnival potential at Canterbury.  Read more »

Pienkna lives up to early 2YO potential

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 4:43pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has revealed how he sacrificed Pienkna's two-year-old career to let her reach her full potential.  Read more »

Boban spearheads Waller's Missile attack

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 3:27pm

Three-time Group one hero Boban, Doncaster placegetter Weary and Derby winner Hawkspur will be Chris Waller's Missile Stakes runners.  Read more »