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Hope for injured Isabella Snowflake

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 6:15pm

Trainer Mick Price is hoping the shocking injury suffered by his good filly Isabella Snowflake may not mean the end of her career.  Read more »

Apprentice Thomas Sadler stood down

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 5:18pm

Apprentice jockey Thomas Sadler has been stood down for one meeting by stewards after failing to produce his log book.  Read more »

Saint breaks Vandyke's Farm hoodoo

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 5:12pm

Patience and perseverence has finally paid off for trainer David Vandyke who has celebrated his first victory on his home track.  Read more »

Tempo key to Secret Admirer

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 5:11pm

She possesses a devastating finish but Secret Admirer needs a truly run race to unleash her biggest asset in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes.  Read more »

King Mufhasa breathing easy ahead of Ryder

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 5:10pm

New Zealand Horse of the Year King Mufhasa has come through a throat operation well and is on target for the George Ryder Stakes.  Read more »

BMW to provide McDonald with Derby preview

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 5:04pm

James McDonald believes Silent Achiever will give three-year-old Fiveandahalfstar a run for his money in the BMW.  Read more »

Terravista lives up to family links

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 4:55pm

Terravista has upheld a winning tradition for her family at Warwick Farm with trainer Joe Pride predicting a bright future for the three-year-old.  Read more »

What you need to know about the Slipper

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 4:24pm

What you need to know about the Slipper  Read more »

Slipper could fit Sidestep

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 4:15pm

Sidestep's interrupted journey to the Golden Slipper has left Darley trainer Peter Snowden with more questions than answers.  Read more »

Sydney Cup on radar for Vittoria

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 3:44pm

Four-year-old Vittoria gets the chance to press her claims for Sydney Cup start when she chases a third straight win this preparation at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Another winning Williams cast-off

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 2:07pm

Owner Lloyd Williams is renowned for selling top class horses that don't fit his strict criteria, with another of them winning at Sandown.  Read more »

Munce return to riding imminent

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:39am

Champion jockey Chris Munce is set to return to race riding after completing treatment for throat cancer.  Read more »

Betfair in Blue Square move

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 8:58am

Global betting exchange Betfair has bought the customer database of British bookmaking firm Blue Square.  Read more »

Waterhouse holds sway in Golden Slipper

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 5:51pm

Gai Waterhouse has the Golden Slipper favourite in Overreach but the leading trainer says she can also make a strong case for Whittington and Sweet Idea.  Read more »

Smerdon pair on same path to SA Derby

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 5:26pm

The South Australian Derby is on the agenda for stablemates Host Of The Party and Cooldini, who will clash second-up at Sandown.  Read more »

Ocean Park's European campaign called off

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 5:14pm

Cox Plate winner Ocean Park was found to have heat in his leg after beating just two home in the Dubai Duty Free and is returning to New Zealand.  Read more »

Overreach remains a firm Slipper favourite

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 4:54pm

Betting agencies have kept Overreach as a dominant Golden Slipper favourite but at least one operator is willing to take her on in the $3.5 million race.  Read more »

Moody devises back-up plan for Il Cavallo

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 4:26pm

A glimmer of Golden Slipper hope remains for the Peter Moody-trained Il Cavallo, but the trainer also has an alternative target for the colt.  Read more »

You're So Good ready for Vinery challenge

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 3:47pm

Nigel Blackiston has trained a Group One winner on Golden Slipper day and hopes to do it again with three-year-old You're So Good in the Vinery Stud Stakes  Read more »

Manighar to search for best form in Ryder

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 3:23pm

Imported galloper Manighar continues the search for his sparkling form of last autumn when he tackles boom colt Pierro in the Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »