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Weight conditions to suit Anatina: Smerdon

Friday 22 November 2013, 5:25pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon says the weight conditions in the Magic Millions Ballarat 3YO Classic are made order for Anatina.  Read more »

Praecido looking for back to back wins

Friday 22 November 2013, 4:35pm

Praecido's winning record isn't as consistent as some of his rivals at Randwick but his prize money is many times more.  Read more »

Blackiston pins faith in Let's Elope links

Friday 22 November 2013, 4:29pm

Karata and Heez Notorious will try to live up to their bloodlines made famous by Let's Elope when they race at Moonee Valley for trainer Nigel Blackiston.  Read more »

Steel Zip on giant-killer mission in Noud

Friday 22 November 2013, 3:41pm

Steel Zip will aim for back-to-back wins in the Keith Noud Handicap at Eagle Farm but his trainer says he faces a tough task to topple Better Than Ready.  Read more »

Joe Pride keeping it in the family

Friday 22 November 2013, 3:25pm

A pair of talented half-brothers will carry the hopes of Joe Pride, and probably many punters, when they race three hours apart at different tracks.  Read more »

Aregee McLaren primed for first-up: Jolly

Friday 22 November 2013, 3:15pm

Adelaide trainer David Jolly expects a bold first-up showing from lightly raced six-year-old Aregee McLaren at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Parnham keeps faith in Railway outsiders

Friday 22 November 2013, 1:55pm

Siblings Playing God and God Has Spoken have more going for them in the Railway Stakes than their odds suggest, trainer Neville Parnham says.  Read more »

Scream Machine set to go one better in Cup

Friday 22 November 2013, 12:20pm

The Jason Coyle-trained Scream Machine will be strongly fancied to make amends for finishing second in 2012 when he contests the Goulburn Cup.  Read more »

Champion trainer Richard Hannon to reitre

Friday 22 November 2013, 9:22am

Britain's champion trainer Richard Hannon is to hand over the running of the stable to his son Richard jnr.  Read more »

Mathrick fined over treatment rule breach

Thursday 21 November 2013, 5:47pm

Trainer Shawn Mathrick has been fined $4000 after pleading guilty to a breach of the rules for stomach tubing a horse the day before it was to race.  Read more »

Group One winner Epaulette retired to stud

Thursday 21 November 2013, 5:42pm

On the same day Peter Snowden announced he would quite as Darley's head trainer, the worldwide thoroughbred operation also retired Epaulette.  Read more »

Collett chasing weekend wins in two states

Thursday 21 November 2013, 5:14pm

Jason Collett starts his weekend with rides in Sydney and hopes to end it with victory in the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic at Ballarat.  Read more »

Kensington track holds up despite rain

Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:28pm

The deluge of rain in Sydney has not affected the recently renovated Kensington track which has been rated in the good range.  Read more »

Apprentice Moloney hungry for success

Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:24pm

With the spring carnival over, leading Melbourne apprentice Patrick Moloney is looking to make the most of city opportunities, starting at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Dittman, Denham revive famous partnership

Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:20pm

The White family's famous racing silks were worn with success by Mick Dittman, a tradition the jockey's son Luke hopes to uphold at Randwick  Read more »

Globetrotting jockey Berry in high demand

Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:12pm

There's a lot to think about for Tommy Berry who is chasing a Sydney premiership win in between overseas riding engagements.  Read more »

Snowden poised for new racing challenge

Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:52pm

Peter Snowden is preparing for the task of setting up a new racehorse stable following his decision to stand down as Darley's private trainer.  Read more »

Brown given 2014 Singapore riding licence

Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:42pm

Leading Australian jockey Corey Brown is poised to continue his career overseas, winning a 2014 contract to ride in Singapore.  Read more »

Buffering at peak for Winterbottom: Browne

Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:41pm

Damian Browne believes Buffering can add the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot to a growing list of Group One wins.  Read more »

Schweida on storm alert for Noud Handicap

Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:39pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida is concerned predicted storms could hurt the prospects of Better Than Ready in the Keith Noud Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »