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Moody In Good Health after narrow win

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »