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Mugatoo delivers Kris Lees a hometown Cup

Friday 18 September 2020, 5:34pm

Local trainer Kris Lees has celebrated a sentimental win in the Newcastle Cup with classy import Mugatoo, who has lumped a big weight to score.  Read more »

Farnan out of Golden Rose but into Everest

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:59pm

Part-owners Aquis are keeping faith in Golden Slipper winner Farnan, confirming the colt will represent their slot in the $15 million The Everest.  Read more »

Sargent says Brandenburg can bounce back

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:28pm

Trainer John Sargent expects Group One placegetter Brandenburg to show his true colours at Randwick after recovering well from a tough first-up run.  Read more »

Cartwright gets Gollan's stamp of approval

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:14pm

Georgina Cartwright's northern sojourn begins at the Gold Coast where she has been entrusted with the rides on two odds-on favourites for new boss Tony Gollan.  Read more »

Clark keen on chances of Tulloch Lodge duo

Friday 18 September 2020, 2:00pm

Jockey Tim Clark will combine with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott in two stakes races at Randwick and he expects both Tulloch Lodge gallopers to be competitive.  Read more »

Gear change for Dreamforce in George Main

Friday 18 September 2020, 11:30am

Frontrunner Dreamforce will have the blinkers off when he takes on a select field of six rivals in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

McEvoy in Pretty Brazen chase for dollars

Friday 18 September 2020, 10:30am

Tony McEvoy is happy with the strength of his two-pronged attack on the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield where he runs Pretty Brazen and Dollar For Dollar.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman suspended over Farnan ride

Thursday 17 September 2020, 4:39pm

Star jockey Hugh Bowman will miss the rich Epsom Handicap day meeting after being outed over his ride on Farnan at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mozzie out to Monster Caulfield opponents

Thursday 17 September 2020, 3:04pm

John Sadler believes Mozzie Monster has what it takes to be a Group One filly but he wants to see her win the Jim Moloney Stakes to confirm his opinion.  Read more »

Aqua Vite aiming for home track victory

Thursday 17 September 2020, 2:55pm

A horse who cheated death is playing a pivotal role in helping his trainer climb the premiership ladder.  Read more »

Clark hunting consecutive Cups on Writer

Thursday 17 September 2020, 2:37pm

Tulloch Lodge stayer Hush Writer will aim to become the first horse in more than half a century to score successive wins in the Newcastle Cup.  Read more »

Shorts hope a Catalyst by name and nature

Thursday 17 September 2020, 1:45pm

One of the first horses to walk into Clayton Chipperfield's stable, star New Zealander Catalyst is taking the fledgling trainer on a remarkable ride.  Read more »

Cascadian chasing maiden Group One victory

Thursday 17 September 2020, 12:45pm

James Cummings gave Cascadian two lead-in runs in weight-for-age races at Caulfield hoping it would be the perfect recipe for a Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes win.  Read more »

Montefilia not certain to pursue Oaks path

Thursday 17 September 2020, 12:15pm

The pandemic situation in Victoria has trainer David Payne considering his spring options for Montefilia, who returns from a let-up in the Tea Rose Stakes.  Read more »

Distance rise to suit Tagaloa at Caulfield

Thursday 17 September 2020, 11:54am

Trent Busuttin has always wanted to see Tagaloa over a longer trip as he believes he will be suited and could even emerge as a Cox Plate contender.  Read more »

All Aged Stakes winner books Everest slot

Thursday 17 September 2020, 9:32am

Group One-winning sprinter Tofane has secured a berth in The Everest with confirmation she will represent the slot held by Yulong Investments.  Read more »

Cambourne headed to G1 Caulfield Guineas

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 4:40pm

Mick Price believes Cambourne is up to Caulfield Guineas standard but his problem is trying to get the Bendigo winner into the Group One race.  Read more »

Well-related Deniki delivers at the Farm

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 4:26pm

Lightly-raced filly Deniki, a close relation to Group Two winner Menari, has fought back after being headed to land her maiden win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Mother aiming for Sir Rupert Clarke repeat

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 2:43pm

Daniel Bowman had his greatest moment as a trainer when Begood Toya Mother won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and he is looking for a repeat performance.  Read more »

Stewards set a date for Farnan inquiry

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 1:09pm

Racing NSW stewards are set to resume their inquiry into the controversial first-up performance of Golden Slipper winner Farnan.  Read more »

Fellowes in no hurry to find new jockey

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 12:32pm

Charlie Fellowes needs a new jockey for Prince Of Arran but he's got no shortage of potential suitors for the dual Melbourne Cup placegetter.  Read more »

Perseverance Chris Waller's key to Kolding

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 11:06am

Chris Waller is adamant George Main Stakes contender Kolding is going as well as he ever has and only needs the right conditions to return to the winner's list.  Read more »

Big weekend looms for Godolphin stars

Tuesday 15 September 2020, 4:35pm

Seasoned Godolphin campaigner Avilius is on track to defend his Group One George Main Stakes title at Randwick where his rivals will include barn mate Colette.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien sending stars to Melbourne

Tuesday 15 September 2020, 2:55pm

Irish master trainer Aidan O'Brien has placed six horses into quarantine for the Melbourne spring carnival headed by 2019 Epsom Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck.  Read more »

McDonald to link with Standout in Shorts

Monday 14 September 2020, 2:30pm

Co-trainer Gerald Ryan has secured the services of top jockey James McDonald to partner Standout when the sprinter kicks off his campaign at Randwick.  Read more »

Moroney faces anxious wait with Buffalo

Monday 14 September 2020, 2:00pm

Mike Moroney is hoping to have two runners in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield in boom galloper Buffalo River and smart ex-Kiwi Harlech.  Read more »

Zoustyle readied for Gold Coast cameo

Monday 14 September 2020, 1:30pm

Dynamic sprinter Zoustyle is preparing to return to racing at the Gold Coast with a Magic Millions campaign on the horizon.  Read more »

Marquand celebrates first classic victory

Monday 14 September 2020, 1:15pm

Galileo Chrome has provided jockey Tom Marquand with a remarkable first classic victory in the St Leger at Doncaster.  Read more »

Haut Brion Her returns a winner in Sheraco

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:55pm

A masterful training performance by Chris Waller has helped Haut Brion Her make a winning return at Rosehill after a year on the sidelines.  Read more »

Doubtland impressive in Danehill victory

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:44pm

Wayne Hawkes has a huge opinion of Doubtland but even he was worried about his position in the run in the Danehill Stakes before he sprinted home to win.  Read more »

Wild Planet earns top Marks at Rosehill

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:37pm

The first two horses across the line in the Theo Marks Stakes, Wild Planet and Funstar, are set for a rematch in next month's Group One Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Fierce Impact holds off Russian Camelot

Saturday 12 September 2020, 5:15pm

Fierce Impact has recorded his third Group One win over 1600 metres when fending off the exciting Russian Camelot to claim the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Rothfire blazes to victory as Farnan bolts

Saturday 12 September 2020, 4:46pm

The Run To The Rose was expected to provide a mouth-watering clash between some of the country's best three-year-olds but instead it was a race of high drama.  Read more »

Waller labels Mo'unga a star of the future

Saturday 12 September 2020, 3:37pm

Up-and-coming colt Mo'unga has firmed into outright favouritism for the Spring Champion Stakes with an outstanding performance at Rosehill.  Read more »

Zoutori scrapes in to claim Bobbie Lewis

Saturday 12 September 2020, 3:35pm

For the second year in a row Zoutori has taken out the Bobbie Lewis Quality first-up, proving again that he is a straight track specialist.  Read more »

Fituese emerges as an Everest wildcard

Saturday 12 September 2020, 2:50pm

Bonny mare Fituese has given trainer John Thompson a sentimental win in the Vale Rick Worthington Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Crosshaven headed to Caulfield Guineas

Saturday 12 September 2020, 1:54pm

Tom Dabernig believes they have a smart horse in Crosshaven, who will continue towards the Caulfield Guineas after his Flemington win in the Exford Plate.  Read more »

Blinkers on Flit for Sheraco distance drop

Friday 11 September 2020, 2:10pm

Hugh Bowman has been aboard Flit for her two biggest wins and the horse and jockey combination will reunite in the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Gollan on weather watch with Just Orm

Friday 11 September 2020, 1:33pm

Tony Gollan is keeping an eye on the weather before deciding if seasoned campaigner Just Orm takes on Alligator Blood at Doomben.  Read more »

Warning kicks off Melbourne Cup mission

Friday 11 September 2020, 1:23pm

Victoria Derby winner Warning is pleasing his trainers ahead of his return in the Makybe Diva Stakes but his main target is the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Gulgong punters club in Kosciuszko mix

Friday 11 September 2020, 12:57pm

A group of locals from the small country NSW town of Gulgong will be part of this year's The Kosciuszko after landing a winning ticket in the sweepstake.  Read more »

Ryan shows faith in Rose hopeful Peltzer

Friday 11 September 2020, 10:39am

The Golden Rose puzzle will become clearer at Rosehill when the first seven horses in early markets clash in a crucial lead-up race.  Read more »

Star Queensland colt in Melbourne debut

Friday 11 September 2020, 10:18am

Top Queensland colt Wisdom Of Water makes his Melbourne debut in the Danehill Stakes alongside stablemate and three-year-old filly Annavisto.  Read more »

Baker Positive his mare is the real deal

Thursday 10 September 2020, 4:54pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker will head to Rosehill will two emerging mares who he hopes can develop into stable flag bearers this spring.  Read more »

Price confident regarding Immortal Love

Thursday 10 September 2020, 4:46pm

The clash between undefeated three-year-olds Immortal Love and Cherry Tortoni will be one of the early highlights on a strong Flemington meeting.  Read more »

Fender not a certain starter in Theo Marks

Thursday 10 September 2020, 2:59pm

Bush galloper Fender is a confirmed runner in the Kosciuszko but his trainer is weighing up whether to start him from an outside gate in the Theo Marks Stakes.  Read more »

Star mare Rubisaki's Everest dream over

Thursday 10 September 2020, 2:15pm

Rubisaki put in an uncharacteristic display when she resumed at Caulfield and has since been diagnosed with a virus, ruling her out of The Everest.  Read more »

Bowman says Slipper winner is ready to Run

Thursday 10 September 2020, 1:52pm

Tulloch Lodge colt Farnan has given jockey Hugh Bowman every reason to be confident he can continue his racetrack dominance as a three-year-old.  Read more »

Levendi set to follow spring Cups trail

Thursday 10 September 2020, 1:21pm

Peter Gelagotis isn't suggesting Levendi will return to racing a winner in the Makybe Diva Stakes but says the horse is ready for a big comeback campaign.  Read more »

Alligator Blood odds-on for comeback race

Thursday 10 September 2020, 1:19pm

Trainer David Vandyke isn't buying into the hype surrounding the much-anticipated return to racing of Group One winner Alligator Blood at Doomben.  Read more »