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All Too Hard wins Flemington jump-out

Friday 5 April 2013, 1:33pm

All Too Hard has won a jump-out at Flemington in preparation for his late Sydney autumn carnival appearance in the Group One All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Tony McCoy chooses Grand National mount

Friday 5 April 2013, 10:52am

Champion jumps jockey Tony McCoy has opted to ride Colbert Station in the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree.  Read more »

BTC Cup moved to Eagle Farm

Thursday 4 April 2013, 5:45pm

The BTC Cup has been moved from Doomben to Eagle Farm this year in anticipation of a possible appearance by champion Black Caviar.  Read more »

Rebel Dane in Doncaster test

Thursday 4 April 2013, 4:44pm

The chances of Rebel Dane lining up in the Doncaster Mile will hinge on the opinion of his George Ryder Stakes jockey Craig Williams.  Read more »

Big day in store for Waterhouse

Thursday 4 April 2013, 4:36pm

With three of the five favourites for the Group One races at Rosehill, Gai Waterhouse is poised for an afternoon to remember.  Read more »

Kent has strong hand in Tulloch Stakes

Thursday 4 April 2013, 4:14pm

The Mick Kent-trained pair Philippi and High Shot are both expected to perform well over 2000m in the Tulloch Stakes on their way to the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Road Trippin' to Scone via the Valley

Thursday 4 April 2013, 4:10pm

Three-year-old Road Trippin' is being aimed at the Scone Guineas but first trainer Stephen Theodore expects the gelding to win again at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Kelinni faces crucial test in BMW

Thursday 4 April 2013, 4:09pm

Plans for Melbourne Cup fourth placegetter Kelinni hinge on his ability to adapt to weight-for-age racing in the BMW.  Read more »

Black Caviar half brother to top sale

Thursday 4 April 2013, 3:59pm

Black Caviar's latest sibling to be offered at auction is expected to break the Australian record of $3 million.  Read more »

Williams warms to Awakening in Slipper

Thursday 4 April 2013, 3:55pm

Craig Williams has the weight of history and a bad barrier against him on Ruud Awakening in the Golden Slipper, but he will also have a plan.  Read more »

Rivals tipping NZ star as Slipper threat

Thursday 4 April 2013, 3:38pm

New Zealand filly Ruud Awakening has emerged as the horse rival stables are starting to rate seriously in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Demi can bounce back in Vinery: Cassidy

Thursday 4 April 2013, 3:26pm

High-class filly Dear Demi will be on a mission to put her Australian Oaks campaign back on track when she contests one of the crucial lead-up races.  Read more »

Winter goals in the mix for Tokamak

Thursday 4 April 2013, 3:15pm

Bookmakers believe Tokamak can make it four wins in a row at Doomben but his trainer Brian Lockwood is adopting a more cautious outlook.  Read more »

Sidestep win prompts McEvoy Slipper switch

Thursday 4 April 2013, 2:57pm

Guelph was going to be Kerrin McEvoy's Golden Slipper mount until Sidestep earned a call-up for the $3.5 million race with his Pago Pago Stakes win.  Read more »

Breeding the key to Ryan's Slipper chances

Thursday 4 April 2013, 2:51pm

Gerald Ryan will have two colts, Charlie Boy and Dothraki, in the Golden Slipper and he says their breeding will be the key to their chances if it is wet.  Read more »

Cheats will be caught: Vic racing chief

Thursday 4 April 2013, 1:08pm

Victorian racing chief Bernard Saundry says the sport is not endemically crooked and there is no room in racing for cheats.  Read more »

Top Qld sprinter Buffering in injury scare

Thursday 4 April 2013, 1:03pm

Buffering has suffered a hoof injury and is in doubt for a clash with Black Caviar in the Group One TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Darley acquires interest in Animal Kingdom

Thursday 4 April 2013, 9:41am

Darley will stand Animal Kingdom at Jonabell Farm in Kentucky during the northern hemisphere season after buying into the Dubai World Cup winner.  Read more »

Big guns poised for Coronation Cup

Thursday 4 April 2013, 9:22am

Star gallopers St Nicholas Abbey, Cirrus Des Aigles and Dunaden are among 35 entries for the Coronation Cup at Epsom.  Read more »

Camelot nominated for Lockinge

Thursday 4 April 2013, 9:19am

Irish star Camelot has been entered for the Lockinge Stakes having fully recovered from colic which cut short his three-year-old season.  Read more »