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Manhattan Rain's first crop yet to disappoint

Thursday 24 July 2014, 3:45pm

The young sires two year olds prove to be exciting as we lead into the eagerly anticipated Spring Carnival  Read more »

Gig drops in distance for Bletchingly tilt

Thursday 24 July 2014, 3:28pm

Five-year-old Gig faces a task dropping back in distance in the Bletchingly Stakes but trainer Shawn Mathrick is not discounting the mare's chances.  Read more »

Caulfield next step for Yesterday's Songs

Thursday 24 July 2014, 2:00pm

Mike Moroney has a good opinion of lightly raced Yesterday's Songs and is hoping the gelding can increase his rating with a late-season win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winks in Caulfield Cup audition for Waller

Thursday 24 July 2014, 1:53pm

James Winks is in audition mode with leading trainer Chris Waller as he tries to secure a competitive spring Cups ride.  Read more »

An Inkling of hope remains for Golden Rose

Thursday 24 July 2014, 1:00pm

Timing rather than talent could be the conundrum facing Inkling as connections grapple with the possibility of a Golden Rose bid.  Read more »

Gollan keeps Hi Son expectations in check

Thursday 24 July 2014, 11:42am

Promising Hi Son will have his first start for Tony Gollan but a gap between runs has the trainer wary of his Doomben chances.  Read more »

Work ethic pays off for Kiwi apprentice

Thursday 24 July 2014, 11:22am

Robert Heathcote's decision to reward New Zealand apprentice Bridget Grylls for her hard work is set to pay off twice in as many city meetings.  Read more »

Brown Panther to defend Goodwood Cup

Thursday 24 July 2014, 9:19am

Brown Panther will miss the Ascot meeting in favour of a defence of the Goodwood Cup ahead of a return to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Another trainer caught up in morphine case

Thursday 24 July 2014, 2:29am

Eve Johnston Houghton has revealed one of her horses has tested positive to morphine in a case which also involves Estimate owned by The Queen.  Read more »

Raider's little brother in line for debut

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 5:39pm

His half-brother Rebel Raider won two Derbys, an achievement that will ensure Lucques will be in the spotlight when he steps out for his first start.  Read more »

McDonald admits title hopes in the balance

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 5:31pm

A winless afternoon at Canterbury has left James McDonald needing two wins in two meetings to claim his first Sydney jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Robbie Laing figures in Caulfield double

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 5:29pm

Trainer Robbie Laing had two runners at the Caulfield midweek meeting and walked away with a double after wins to Rowland and Just For Starters.  Read more »

Clipperton outrides claim at Canterbury

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 5:13pm

Sam Clipperton will finish the season as Sydney's champion junior rider and he will do it without a claim after outriding his allowance at Canterbury.  Read more »

Saintly delivers win for newlywed Cummings

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 5:06pm

Newlywed James Cummings was back in town at Canterbury and back in the winner's stall after his recent European wedding.  Read more »

Bashboy gets 74.5kg for GN Steeplechase

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 3:40pm

Ciaron Maher can't fault Bashboy ahead of his shot at a historic third Grand National Steeplechase but admits he faces a task with 74.5kg.  Read more »

Callow the key to Self's hopes with 60kg

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 3:28pm

Co-trainer David Feek says the engagement of Noel Callow has hastened the improvement of handy stayer Self Sense ahead of his latest Caulfield test.  Read more »

Payne pair to continue successful season

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 3:07pm

David Payne will rely on two bread-and-butter performers at the penultimate race meeting of the season at Randwick.  Read more »

Queen's Gold Cup winner fails drug test

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 2:59pm

One of the Queen's prize champion race horses has tested positive for morphine, a banned substance.  Read more »

Lord set to outdo sire in G3 Bletchingly

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 2:05pm

Lord Of The Sky's sire failed in his attempt to win the Bletchingly but trainer Robbie Laing has the colt primed for his second Group Three victory.  Read more »

Apprentice continues hot streak at Doomben

Wednesday 23 July 2014, 1:54pm

Janette Johnson's dedication to riding continues to pay off with the apprentice winning on Buon Auspicio at Doomben.  Read more »