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Kingdoms set to continue reign at Doomben

Wednesday 9 July 2014, 2:35pm

Trainer Brian Smith is set to play a strong hand in the Tattersall's Mile at Doomben with three runners, headed by Kingdoms.  Read more »

Well related filly draws wide at Geelong

Wednesday 9 July 2014, 2:11pm

Trainer Mick Price has Samaready's little sister ready to race but he could delay her debut by a few days after a poor draw at Geelong.  Read more »

Webb relishing new challenge at Coast

Wednesday 9 July 2014, 1:57pm

Trainer Mark Webb anticipates being a more frequent visitor to Brisbane in the future after celebrating a midweek victory at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Simenon could have jumps start next

Wednesday 9 July 2014, 8:41am

Irish stayer Simenon, fourth in the Melbourne Cup, could run over hurdles at Tipperary in an attempt to recapture his spark.  Read more »

Ringo out to go one better in Winter Final

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 5:19pm

Kiwi trainer Mike Breslin is confident smart performer Ringo can improve on his last-start second when he contests the Winter Championship Final.  Read more »

Darley buys Group One sprinter Slade Power

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 5:11pm

Darley will add Diamond Jubilee Stakes winner Slade Power to its Irish stallion after buying the exciting sprinter.  Read more »

Ballarat racecourse reopening put on hold

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 4:49pm

Problems continue to plague the Ballarat track with the racecourse reopening delayed because of the need for more repair work.  Read more »

Dissident ramps up Cox Plate preparation

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 4:34pm

Randwick Guineas winner Dissident is ready to move to the next phase of his training as Peter Moody maps out a Cox Plate campaign.  Read more »

Laidback Larry set for early spring result

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 4:26pm

There are no shortage of top-class stayers in Gai Waterhouse's team but it will be one of her lesser lights trying to make a name for himself at Randwick.  Read more »

Dunn keen to keep a lid on Deep Field hype

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 2:00pm

Jockey Dwayne Dunn says Deep Field needs to keep taking the next step, starting with his first venture into city racing at Canterbury.  Read more »

Thompson searching for Ramornie history

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 12:13pm

Veteran jockey Robert Thompson will be trying to go back to back in the Ramornie Handicap for the second time when he rides Big Money in the famous sprint.  Read more »

Move to run Epsom Derby at night

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 10:11am

Officials are considering switching the Epsom Derby to the evening in an attempt to arrest the decline in television viewing.  Read more »

Bin Suroor salutes legendary Lammtarra

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 10:09am

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor has paid tribute to the unbeaten Arc winner Lammtarra who has been euthanised at the age of 22.  Read more »

Michael Scudamore dies aged 81

Tuesday 8 July 2014, 9:20am

Michael Scudamore, a Grand National winning rider and head of the famous Scudamore racing dynasty, has died aged 81.  Read more »

Winter Championship has 22 nominations

Monday 7 July 2014, 6:25pm

The Listed Winter Championship Final has attracted 22 nominations with Tasmanian galloper The Cleaner given top weight of 60kg.  Read more »

Press Report sizzles in barrier trial win

Monday 7 July 2014, 6:16pm

Press Report, runner-up to Mossfun in the Silver Slipper, has shown she is ready for the spring with a five-length barrier trial win.  Read more »

Zebulon continues on path towards Guineas

Monday 7 July 2014, 5:05pm

A late-season juvenile stakes race at Flemington could provide a platform for Zebulon to target bigger races for three-year-olds next season.  Read more »

Paederos to prove credentials at Randwick

Monday 7 July 2014, 4:52pm

The form of Imported gelding Paederos has been underscored by the recent form of the horses he raced against early in his career.  Read more »

Sprint Final the next step for Warrior

Monday 7 July 2014, 4:27pm

Pat Hyland doubts Shanghai Warrior can turn the tables on Vain Queen in the All Victorian Sprint Series Final but is pleased with the gelding's progress.  Read more »

Zac Purton vows to defend HK riding title

Monday 7 July 2014, 3:50pm

Australian jockey Zac Purton has taken riding honours in Hong Kong, ending Douglas Whyte's domination.  Read more »