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Grand National winner welcomed home

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 1:57am

Grand National winning rider Ryan Mania has left hospital after a fall to enjoy a belated celebration of his victory in his home town.  Read more »

McDonald appeals severity of suspension

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:22pm

James McDonald has appealed against the severity of a careless riding suspension that has him set to miss the Doncaster Mile and Sydney Cup meetings.  Read more »

Record price highlights sale opening day

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:17pm

The Australian Easter Yearling Sale had four horses make more than $1 million at its opening session, including $5 million for Black Caviar's half-brother.  Read more »

$5 million record for Black Caviar’s sibling at Inglis Easter

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:44pm

A new Australasian record price for a yearling was set in Sydney on Tuesday when Black Caviar’s half-brother by Redoute’s Choice was sold for A$5 million  Read more »

Bush victory gives Ryan rides 3000 winners

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:25pm

NSW jockey Greg Ryan has posted the 3000th victory of his career, booting home a maiden winner in a race at Tamworth.  Read more »

Premier in awe of history-making $5m sale

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:16pm

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell won't be at Randwick to watch Black Caviar but he didn't miss out when her little brother fetched $5 million at auction.  Read more »

Jake Noonan ready for UK riding stint

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 4:49pm

Jake Noonan is not far off heading to the UK for a riding stint but first will be after success at Sandown with three rides including two for his father.  Read more »

Black Caviar's brother fetches $5 million

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:36pm

An Australian record price has been paid for a thoroughbred yearling with a half-brother to Black Caviar selling for $5 million.  Read more »

Lady Melksham still not at peak: Sadler

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:24pm

John Sadler is aiming Lady Melksham to peak for a Group One assignment third-up but is confident the mare is well enough to be hard to beat at Flemington.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel dominates Australian Derby

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:07pm

Dominant Australian Derby favourite It's A Dundeel will be made to work hard to claim the final leg of the Sydney three-year-old triple crown.  Read more »

Sutton Queen ready for city breakthrough

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 2:42pm

A liking for the track, a favourable tempo and the engagement of a 3kg claiming apprentice can be a winning combination for Sutton Queen at Canterbury.  Read more »

Kingsbarns still in Epsom Derby picture

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 11:36am

Group One winner Kingsbarns is in doubt for the 2000 Guineas but hopes are high he will represent Coolmore in the Derby.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom set for Royal Ascot start

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 11:34am

Animal Kingdom has taken no harm from his Dubai to England trip and a Royal Ascot start is in the pipeline for the Dubai World Cup winner.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel in barrier eight for Derby

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 10:51am

Favourite It's A Dundeel has drawn barrier eight of 10 in the Australian Derby and has firmed to $1.25 in the absence of the injured Fiveandahalfstar.  Read more »

Second night in hospital for Mania

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:16am

Grand National winning rider Ryan Mania has spent a second night in hospital awaiting the results of an MRI scan after a fall at Hexham.  Read more »

Easter Sale to start on a high

Monday 8 April 2013, 6:23pm

Black Caviar's half brother will be the star attraction on day one of the Australian Easter Yearling sale in Sydney.  Read more »

Tommy Berry to ride in Hong Kong

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:52pm

Golden Slipper winning rider Tommy Berry will take up a three-month contract in Hong Kong at the of the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Charlie Boy to run in Sires' Produce

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:29pm

Gerald Ryan will give Charlie Boy his chance against Golden Slipper winner Overreach in the Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Helenus dies during surgery

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:24pm

Helenus, a Victoria Derby winner and sire of Australian Derby winner Ethiopia, has died from complications during surgery.  Read more »

New rules on jockey bets announced

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:21pm

Racing Victoria has announced new rules and penalties for jockeys who must sign a declaration as a licence condition that they have not bet on races.  Read more »