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Australian Guineas attracts field of 14

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 11:25am

Favourite Hucklebuck has drawn barrier eight of 14 for the Australian Guineas with his opposition to include Cox Plate winner Shamus Award.  Read more »

Johnny Murtagh retires from riding

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 7:23am

Popular Irish jockey Johnny Murtagh has announced his retirement to devote himself full time to training.  Read more »

Vlahos in inquiry no-show: Racing Victoria

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 5:48pm

Former BC3 Thoroughbreds chairman Bill Vlahos will not attend a stewards' inquiry into the collapse of the horse racing company, Racing Victoria says.  Read more »

No Doubt on form as McEvoy colt resumes

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 5:08pm

Golden Slipper hopeful Risen From Doubt will resume racing at Rosehill with an improved formline, thanks to Jabali's Blue Diamond Stakes placing.  Read more »

Weight scale helps Criterion in Guineas

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 2:39pm

The David Payne-trained Criterion wasn't suited at the weights in the CS Hayes Stakes first-up but can improve at set weights in the Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Forget Maybe out to revive autumn hopes

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 2:22pm

An indifferent return to racing cost Forget Maybe an Australian Guineas start and the three-year-old will be out to redeem himself at Randwick.  Read more »

Geegees Blackflash on brink of $1 million

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 12:13pm

A second-straight Launceston Cup win to Geegees Blackflash would see the Tasmanian star pass $1 million in stakes.  Read more »

Moment Of Change topweight for Newmarket

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 12:00pm

Moment Of Change has been given topweight of 58kg for the Group One Newmaket Handicap while Oakleigh Plate winner Lankan Rupee has 56.5kg.  Read more »

Blissful retirement for Kasbah

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 9:35am

Kasbah Bliss, a Group One winner on the Flat and an outstanding performer over jumps, has been retired by French trainer Francois Doumen.  Read more »

Crisford in new role with Godolphin

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 9:09am

Long-time Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford has resigned his position but will take up a new role with Sheikh Mohammed's operation.  Read more »

Polanski retirement not confirmed yet

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:19pm

Connections of Group One winner Polanski will wait for further veterinary advice before deciding if the colt races again after suffering a leg injury.  Read more »

Fawkner nominated for Flemington

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:08pm

Caulfield Cup winner Fawkner has been nominated for a Group Three race at Flemington in which he would carry 61kg.  Read more »

Koroibete begins Derby campaign

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:01pm

Koroibete, a horse bred to be a sprinter and named for a speedy footballer, begins his Derby campaign in the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Epingle chasing Cups double in Tasmania

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:38pm

The Mick Kent-trained Epingle is favourite to add the Launceston Cup to her Hobart Cup win despite drawing wide for the 2400m Group Three race.  Read more »

Rock Hero wins trial ahead of Guineas

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:15pm

The David Payne-trained Rock Hero has tuned up for the Australian Guineas with a barrier trial win at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Report to press Slipper claims

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:11pm

Press Report will have to earn her way to the Golden Slipper and can make a down payment if she wins at Rosehill.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel an easy trial winner

Monday 24 February 2014, 4:21pm

It's A Dundeel looking good for his Sydney return in the Chipping Norton Stakes after a barrier trial win at Randwick.  Read more »

Tourneur confident ahead of Guineas

Monday 24 February 2014, 4:06pm

Jockey Dom Tourneur is hoping to repay the faith of trainer Phillip Stokes by winning the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington on Hucklebuck.  Read more »

No Slipper decision yet for Rubick

Monday 24 February 2014, 3:21pm

Connections will let the dust settle on Rubick's Blue Diamond fourth before deciding whether to continue his two-year-old campaign.  Read more »

Knoydart a Newmarket Hcp late entry

Monday 24 February 2014, 1:27pm

Knoydart has been confirmed as a late entry for the Group One Newmarket Handicap, with Darley paying the $55,000 late entry fee.  Read more »