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Moody In Good Health after narrow win
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 5:21pm
An emotional Peter Moody has combined with jockey Luke Nolen and a group of long-time clients to win the Heatherlie Stakes with outsider In Good Health. Read more »
Legendary Melb Cup winner Subzero dies
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 4:53pm
Two months after his great mate and carer Graham Salisbury passed away, Melbourne Cup winner Subzero has died at the age of 32. Read more »
Holyfield races into Guineas calculations
Sydney
Saturday 29 August 2020, 4:42pm
Holyfield has capped a successful afternoon for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace with a classy victory in the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. Read more »
Love swoops to claim first stakes victory
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 4:32pm
In a race where there were some big reputations, it was Immortal Love who kept his undefeated record intact when he stormed home for a last-stride win. Read more »
Speedy Anders emerges as Everest contender
Sydney
Saturday 29 August 2020, 3:43pm
In a sustained show of speed, Anders has blitzed his San Domenico Stakes rivals to underline his credentials as a serious contender for a slot in The Everest. Read more »
Maher, Eustace land early Caulfield double
Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2020, 3:13pm
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have produced two early winners at Caulfield, Persan and Al Galayel, who will both chase starts in the major staying races. Read more »
Dancing Gidget shows right moves to score
Sydney
Saturday 29 August 2020, 1:08pm
Lightly-raced mare Dancng Gidget remains in the mix for the Golden Eagle after posting her third win from four starts this campaign at Rosehill. Read more »
Milton pair add a spark to Highway field
Sydney
Friday 28 August 2020, 4:07pm
Part-time electrician Mark Milton will be hoping to light up Rosehill when he starts Harley Fat Boy and Polished Penny in the Highway Handicap. Read more »
Skate To Paris aims for hat-trick of wins
Brisbane
Friday 28 August 2020, 2:36pm
Trainer Chris Munce has deferred a decision to spell in-form mare Skate To Paris in order to chase a hat-trick of wins at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Holyfield ready to reign in Ming Dynasty
Sydney
Friday 28 August 2020, 1:37pm
Campaign plans for Group Three winner Holyfield will become clearer after he takes on several talented three-year-olds in the Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. Read more »
Perth stars step out in force at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 28 August 2020, 1:18pm
Stablemates Regal Power and Arcadia Queen will each seek to add to their respective Group One resumes when they clash in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Mystic Journey ready for Memsie challenge
Melbourne
Friday 28 August 2020, 11:46am
Adam Trinder was happy that Mystic Journey could be trained out of Peter Moody's stables but in an unexpected bonus, Moody is helping to supervise her. Read more »
McEvoy confident Peltzer can measure up
Sydney
Friday 28 August 2020, 10:50am
Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy heads to Rosehill with an outstanding book of rides, headed by exciting colt Peltzer in the Group Three San Domenico Stakes. Read more »
Eden's Bless Her aiming for six in a row
Melbourne
Friday 28 August 2020, 10:04am
Shea Eden is confident in-form mare Bless Her can take her winning stretch to six and follow in the footsteps of Ocean Embers by winning the Cockram Stakes. Read more »
Depth and quality in Cups nominations
Melbourne
Thursday 27 August 2020, 6:11pm
Racing Victoria officials are pleasantly surprised by the number of entries they have received for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Read more »
Grey Lion roaring towards Cup assignment
Sydney
Thursday 27 August 2020, 3:34pm
Trainer Matt Smith is confident ageing stayer Grey Lion still has something to offer as he prepares for the next step in his spring campaign. Read more »
Carnival plans in the balance for Kisukano
Brisbane
Thursday 27 August 2020, 2:17pm
Trainer Michael Nolan has worked overtime to find a solution to the headstrong tendencies of Kisukano, whose barrier antics have earned the ire of stewards. Read more »
Maher reveals big plans for Sydney stable
Sydney
Thursday 27 August 2020, 1:31pm
On the back of their best local season to date, training partners Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are planning an expansion of their Sydney operation. Read more »
Savatiano gets Group One chance in Memsie
Melbourne
Thursday 27 August 2020, 1:15pm
James Cummings has always believed that Savatiano was a mare who could win at Group One level and she gets her best chance in the Memsie Stakes. Read more »
Begg takes easier path with Nonconformist
Melbourne
Thursday 27 August 2020, 12:04pm
Grahame Begg toyed with the idea of promising stayer Nonconformist resuming in the Memsie Stakes but he is happy with his decision to take a softer option. Read more »
Oliver triumphs again in Breasley Medal
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 9:45pm
Damien Oliver has won his eleventh Scobie Breasley Medal and Nature Strip has been crowned Horse of the Year at a Victorian racing awards night. Read more »
Godolphin brotherhood reigns at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 5:10pm
Godolphin has enjoyed a successful afternoon at Randwick with a trio of progressive horses, two of them brothers, posting impressive wins. Read more »
Melbourne Cup dream alive for Super Girl
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 4:56pm
Bendigo trainer Josh Julius is chasing a Melbourne Cup start with Super Girl and the dream lives on after her last-to-first win at Sandown Hillside. Read more »
Filly a Rose between San Domenico colts
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 3:44pm
The Mark Newnham-trained Every Rose will seek to become the first filly in eight years to upstage the colts and geldings in the Group Three San Domenico Stakes. Read more »
Behemoth chasing biggest win in Memsie
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 3:42pm
Trainer David Jolly believes Behemoth is tuned up and ready to take on a star-studded field in the first Group One race of the Victorian season. Read more »
Classique Legend tunes up for Everest bid
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 12:25pm
Classique Legend has taken the next step in his build up towards the $15 million The Everest with a barrier trial win under race jockey Kerrin McEvoy. Read more »
Racing NSW opens border to some Vic horses
Sydney
Wednesday 26 August 2020, 11:27am
The improving pandemic situation in regional Victoria has prompted NSW racing officials to allow the interstate travel of thoroughbreds from certain areas. Read more »
Slipper winner sizzles in latest trial win
Sydney
Tuesday 25 August 2020, 3:46pm
Tulloch Lodge colt Farnan has continued preparations for his seasonal return to racing with an all-the-way win in a Randwick barrier trial. Read more »
Rothfire misses gallop after stable mishap
Brisbane
Tuesday 25 August 2020, 11:13am
Trainer Rob Heathcote is not hitting the panic button with Rothfire after a minor injury ruled him out of a jump out at Doomben. Read more »
Maher announces retirement of Loving Gaby
Sydney
Tuesday 25 August 2020, 9:28am
Connections of two-time Group One winner Loving Gaby have confirmed her retirement after a leg injury put paid to her spring campaign. Read more »
Moody eyeing off Memsie with new recruits
Melbourne
Monday 24 August 2020, 2:30pm
Peter Moody returns to Group One racing in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield with two new recruits, Perth star Gatting and three-year-old Glenfiddich. Read more »
Melody Belle set to return to New Zealand
Sydney
Monday 24 August 2020, 1:40pm
Connections of star Kiwi mare Melody Belle have pulled the plug on her Australian spring campaign following successive unplaced runs in Sydney. Read more »
Thompson keen to see where Mamaragan fits
Sydney
Monday 24 August 2020, 1:14pm
Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan will get a chance to underline his claims to the Group One Golden Rose when he kicks off his campaign at Rosehill. Read more »
Pet food pit stop proves costly for Sherry
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 6:21pm
Apprentice Tom Sherry has been slapped with a $1000 fine for failing to comply with the direction of stewards during a lengthy gap between rides at Randwick. Read more »
Apprentice not Jittery on heavy track
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:47pm
Apprentice Liam Riordan took full advantage of the slogging conditions and front-running bias to post a masterful all-the-way win on Jittery Jack. Read more »
Verry good mare outclasses rich G1 field
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:33pm
Verry Elleegant has made a stunning return to win the Winx Stakes at Randwick, overcoming a quality field in the first Group One race of the season. Read more »
Moonee Valley abandoned after five races
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:15pm
Jockeys and trainers agreed that the Moonee Valley meeting should be called off due to safety concerns after constant rain left surface water on the track. Read more »
Dirty Thoughts relishes the mud at Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 4:26pm
On a rare heavy track at Moonee Valley, Dirty Thoughts has enjoyed the wet conditions to make it three wins from as many starts this campaign. Read more »
Distance proves just right for Sweet Deal
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 3:54pm
Classy mare Sweet Deal has kicked off her preparation with a courageous win, lumping a big weight to stave off several late challengers at Randwick. Read more »
Dame draws first blood in Princess Series
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 3:31pm
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Dame Giselle has led throughout to claim the Silver Shadow Stakes, the first race in the four-leg Princess Series. Read more »
In-form stables continue winning streaks
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 2:22pm
Godolphin's James Cummings and Cranbourne trainer Shea Eden have continued their great recent form, winning the first two races at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Josh Parr returns a winner at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 22 August 2020, 1:44pm
A thrilled Josh Parr has made an immediate impact at his first Sydney meeting in over three months, teaming up with trainer Bjorn Baker for an early double. Read more »
Seven Cranbourne stables in virus lockdown
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 10:18am
Racing Victoria has moved quickly to lockdown multiple stables after a staff member for Cranbourne trainer Richard Laming tested positive to COVID-19. Read more »
Shamal faces stiff task to outjump Ablaze
Melbourne
Saturday 22 August 2020, 9:45am
Trainer Amy McDonald will have her first Grand National Steeplechase runner in Shamal but he takes on star jumper Ablaze, who is aiming for an historic win. Read more »
Jay Ford grabs G1 chance on The Bostonian
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 2:30pm
Best known for his association with brilliant speedster Takeover Target, Jay Ford returns to the Sydney arena to link with Winx Stakes favourite The Bostonian. Read more »
Sir Barnabus on Queensland Cups trail
Brisbane
Friday 21 August 2020, 1:59pm
The Toowoomba and Queensland Cups are options trainer Jason Edwards will pursue with Sir Barnabus if he can maintain winning form at Doomben. Read more »
Gytrash, Fasika impress in barrier trial
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 1:46pm
Adelaide sprinter Gytrash has passed his first serious test racing in the Sydney direction with a stylish barrier trial performance at Warwick Farm. Read more »
OTI's Cup hopes step out around the globe
Melbourne
Friday 21 August 2020, 1:04pm
Terry Henderson's OTI Racing has key runners all over the world this weekend, including former English stayer Young Rascal at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Coolmore confirm death of Atlantic Jewel
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 11:32am
Coolmore Australia has confirmed former star mare Atlantic Jewel has died shortly after giving birth to a foal by US Triple Crown winner Justify. Read more »
McDonald in Sweet position at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 21 August 2020, 11:07am
The first Group One meeting of the season is shaping to be a happy hunting ground for top jockey James McDonald if early markets have got it right. Read more »