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Brooklyn Hustle wins Mornington jump-out

Thursday 31 January 2019, 4:42pm

Brooklyn Hustle, one of the leading Blue Diamond Stakes contenders, has won a jump-out in preparation for her return in the Blue Diamond Prelude.  Read more »

Lanigera to show improvement since spring

Thursday 31 January 2019, 4:32pm

Trainer James Cummings believes speedy two-year-old colt Lanigera has improved since the spring as he prepares to make his return at Flemington.  Read more »

Bergerac set to back up at Eagle Farm

Thursday 31 January 2019, 4:18pm

Bergerac has done so well since his last-start defeat he will back up for the third week in a row at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist chasing rare double act

Thursday 31 January 2019, 4:12pm

Tim Clark will reunite with Trapeze Artist for the first time in almost 12 months when the pair shoot for successive wins in the Expressway Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Relaxed Vassilator up for Caulfield return

Thursday 31 January 2019, 2:52pm

A course in dressage has given trainer Colin Little encouragement ahead of the autumn return of Caulfield Guineas runner-up Vassilator.  Read more »

Vegadaze to continue winning ways

Thursday 31 January 2019, 2:04pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings believes Vegadaze can measure up to autumn carnival racing as the three-year-old prepares to chase his third win from as many starts.  Read more »

Damning evidence in horse trainer case

Thursday 31 January 2019, 12:37pm

It's too early to say whether Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir will be suspended, Racing Victoria's chief executive says.  Read more »

Richie Stephenson puts emphasis on Lloyd

Thursday 31 January 2019, 11:56am

Trainer Richie Stephenson says it is a bonus to have Jeff Lloyd riding Emphasis from the tricky 1800m-start at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Thunderstorms put stop to Mornington card

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 6:07pm

A thunderstorm ahead has forced stewards to abandon the Mornington twilight meeting.  Read more »

Lindsay Park chase third Chairman's Stakes

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 5:42pm

Art Collection and Swan Island will line up in the Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield chasing a third successive win in the race for Lindsay Park.  Read more »

Colless commitment confirms sound judgment

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 5:05pm

Veteran jockey Glen Colless showed he is still a good judge by driving from the Gold Coast to Ipswich to win on Bon Courage at his only ride.  Read more »

Avon River set to break through in Widden

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 4:52pm

Godolphin has made a key gear change to juvenile filly Avon River in a bid to help break her maiden in the Listed Widden Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Le Romain in Expressway route to Melbourne

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 3:55pm

Le Romain will resume in the Expressway Stakes at Rosehill before heading to Melbourne for a campaign targeted towards the rich All-Star Mile  Read more »

Godolphin with two Manfred Stakes chances

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 3:42pm

Tin Hat will chase his third straight win this campaign when he steps up in grade in the Manfred Stakes against a classy field including stablemate Ranier.  Read more »

Qld racing mourns death of Peter Overell

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 3:07pm

Prominent Queensland racing identity Peter Overell has died aged 72 in Toowoomba.  Read more »

Bons Away resumes on Oakleigh Plate path

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 12:59pm

Stakes-winning sprinter Bons Away will make his return at Caulfield in the Listed WJ Adams Stakes on his way to a planned tilt at the Oakleigh Plate second-up.  Read more »

Garibaldi set to make debut at Eagle Farm

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 12:50pm

The Tony Gollan-trained two-year-old Garibaldi will bypass a Sydney trip and stay in Brisbane to run at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Veladero back to best for Eagle Farm bid

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 12:20pm

A strong barrier trial win points to Veladero returning to the form that had him rated as a top three-year-old.  Read more »

1993 Slipper winner Bint Marscay dies

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 7:37am

Bint Marscay, the winner of the 1993 Golden Slipper, has died at an equine retirement home in the United States aged 28.  Read more »

Record number of Slipper contenders left

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 7:22am

A record 384 two-year-olds remain in the running for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper, the world's richest race for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Record number chase a Blue Diamond start

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 5:54pm

The Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield has 105 two-year-olds still in contention after the close of third declarations.  Read more »

Payne expects Crown Affair to improve

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 5:49pm

Trainer David Payne is expecting and hoping Crown Affair has improved from his first race experience as he steps up to the Group Three Canonbury Stakes.  Read more »

Stars Of Carrum ready for autumn campaign

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 5:41pm

Victoria Derby runner-up Stars Of Carrum makes his return at Caulfield ahead of a busy Group One autumn program.  Read more »

Gollan-trained pair trial well at Doomben

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 3:24pm

Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has big plans for two-year-olds Garibaldi and Vincere Volare who have both trialled well at Doomben.  Read more »

Strong Aussie noms at Dubai World Cup meet

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 3:14pm

Nine Group One winners are among the 18 Australian horses nominated for the world's richest race meeting in Dubai.  Read more »

European raiders boost Australian races

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 2:59pm

Quality European horses have helped boost the number of Australian races in the top 100 of the recent World Thoroughbred Rankings.  Read more »

Estijaab dumps Avdulla in barrier trial

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 11:31am

Brenton Avdulla hopes to be back riding soon after coming off Golden Slipper winner Estijaab as she stumbled leaving the gates for a barrier trial at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bowman pleased by Winx's Rosehill trial

Tuesday 29 January 2019, 9:11am

Winx has impressed jockey Hugh Bowman with her improved fitness levels after her second barrier trial this preparation ahead of her return in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

Manfred Stakes attracts 19 nominations

Monday 28 January 2019, 6:43pm

The Group Three Manfred Stakes has attracted 19 nominations including the Darren Weir-trained stablemates Extra Brut and Ringerdingding.  Read more »

Victory Kingdom dominant in maiden win

Monday 28 January 2019, 6:37pm

A step up to stakes class is on the radar for three-year-old filly Victory Kingdom after a convincing win in a 1200m-maiden at Sandown in her second start.  Read more »

Etymology wins Listed Australia Day Cup

Monday 28 January 2019, 6:30pm

Etymology has claimed his third consecutive win, claiming the Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Lanciato in tough Expressway test

Monday 28 January 2019, 5:38pm

Lanciato will take on a tough field featuring four Group One winner when he resumes in the Expressway Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bella Rosa to resume in Chairman's Stakes

Monday 28 January 2019, 5:07pm

Stakes winner Bella Rosa will be among the juveniles out to press their Blue Diamond claims in the Group Three Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

She Shao Fly races to Sandown win on debut

Monday 28 January 2019, 3:22pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained two-year-old filly She Shao Fly has made an encouraging start to her career with victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Victor Espinoza nearing a return to saddle

Monday 28 January 2019, 2:39pm

Star American jockey Victor Espinoza is nearing a return to the saddle after a long lay-off because of neck and spinal injuries.  Read more »

Bowman wins HK Classic Mile on Furore

Monday 28 January 2019, 1:31pm

Hugh Bowman has won the Hong Kong Classic Mile on the former Kris Lees-trained Furore but has also copped a suspension.  Read more »

Written By and Nature Strip set to clash

Sunday 27 January 2019, 6:17pm

The Listed W J Adams Stakes at Caulfield looms as an exciting contest with Written By and Nature Strip among the sprinters scheduled to compete.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist ready to defend Expressway

Sunday 27 January 2019, 6:08pm

Trapeze Artist is primed to defend the Group Two Expressway Stakes at Rosehill which is also set to feature Group One winners Hartnell, Alizee and Le Romain.  Read more »

RQ to move offices from Deagon to CBD

Sunday 27 January 2019, 5:02pm

Racing Queensland is looking to move its offices closer to the Brisbane CBD so it can build a training and education complex at Deagon.  Read more »

Cabeirian win a boost for Gary Doughty

Sunday 27 January 2019, 4:57pm

Trainer Gary Doughty has received a welcome boost to his recovery from surgery with Cabeirian's win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Weir runners on target for G1 Orr Stakes

Sunday 27 January 2019, 4:35pm

In-form sprinter Whispering Brook will head to the Group One C F Orr Stakes after continuing her unbeaten preparation in the Australia Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Tony Gollan already planning for winter

Sunday 27 January 2019, 3:48pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is already putting together plans for his young stars heading to the winter carnival.  Read more »

Fling to chase debut win at Sandown

Sunday 27 January 2019, 2:56pm

The Lindsay Park-trained Fling is one of five juveniles set to make their debuts in a 1200m-race for two-year-old fillies at Sandown.  Read more »

Long Leaf wins Karaka 3YO Classic

Sunday 27 January 2019, 2:24pm

Australian colt Long Leaf has returned to his birthplace to win the Karaka 3YO Classic at Ellerslie in New Zealand.  Read more »

City of Light wins $9 million Pegasus Cup

Sunday 27 January 2019, 1:07pm

City Of Light has romped home in wet conditions to win the $9 million Pegasus at Gulfstream Park in Florida.  Read more »

Rock 'n' Gold wins John Dillon Stakes

Saturday 26 January 2019, 6:57pm

Eight-year-old gelding Rock 'n' Gold has made it two wins from his past three starts with a frontrunning victory in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne breaks losing streak

Saturday 26 January 2019, 6:40pm

After a three-year absence from the winners' list, the popular Tom Melbourne has rectified that with victory in the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Balboa Rocks in shock Cup win

Saturday 26 January 2019, 6:26pm

Balboa Rocks has scored a shock win in the Sunshine Coast Cup to give trainer Darryl Hansen one of his biggest thrills.  Read more »

First Saturday city winner for Billy Owen

Saturday 26 January 2019, 5:54pm

Apprentice Billy Owen has ridden his first Saturday metropolitan winner at Randwick before a planned move to Sydney from Canberra.  Read more »

Spurcraft atones in Open at Sunshine Coast

Saturday 26 January 2019, 5:16pm

Spurcraft has atoned for a shock first-up defeat by wining at the Sunshine Coast but it was the run of second-placed Tumbler that had people talking.  Read more »