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All Too Hard, Cup hero headline Futurity

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:17pm

All Too Hard will clash with Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon as he tries for back-to-back Group One wins in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Kauto Star to show new skills at Newbury

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 11:17am

Fans of jumps legend Kauto Star will be given an insight into his career as a dressage horse when the 13-year-old makes an appearance at Newbury.  Read more »

Boss looking to extend championship lead

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 6:34pm

Glen Boss is on track to win the first jockeys' championship of his career and can extend his 17-win lead at Sandown.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis confirmed for Oakleigh Plate

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:43pm

An impressive track gallop from Mrs Onassis has convinced trainer Gerald Ryan to give the mare her chance in the Group One Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Three jockeys fined for betting offences

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:33pm

Jockeys Michelle Payne, Anthony Darmanin and Michael Walker have each been fined $1000 after pleading guilty to betting on thoroughbred races.  Read more »

Portelli keeps plans in check for 2YO team

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:55pm

Two mares will be at the forefront of Gary Portelli's Warwick Farm team as the trainer tries to build on the momentum created by Rebel Dane.  Read more »

Laser Hawk set for Apollo Stakes comeback

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:06pm

A minor hoof issue has cleared in time for Group One winner Laser Hawk to take his place against Sydney's weight-for-age stars in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

McEvoy sticks with Guelph in Diamond

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 3:28pm

Kerrin McEvoy will ride Guelph in the Blue Diamond Stakes, believing the filly is the best equipped of Darley's trio to handle the high-pressure contest.  Read more »

Glass Harmonium on Australian Cup path

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 2:56pm

Glass Harmonium returns in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield with Mike Moroney looking for the middle-distance star to establish his autumn credentials.  Read more »

Nikolic disqualification reduced on appeal

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 1:29pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has had his two-year disqualification for threatening Victoria's chief steward reduced.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Blue Diamond favourites

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 11:56am

Guelph and Miracles Of Life have drawn at opposite ends of the starting gates for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Nicky Henderson outlines Festival squad

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:11am

Trainer Nicky Henderson says he doesn't think he can repeat his seven Cheltenham Festival winners but has several leading chances.  Read more »

Rachel Alexandra continues to improve

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:02am

The condition of champion mare Rachel Alexandra has improved to serious but stable after surgery due to complications from foaling.  Read more »

Black Caviar to miss Newmarket

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 8:24am

The William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley is set to be Black Caviar's farewell to Melbourne racing following a decision to miss the Newmarket Hcp.  Read more »

Vasil fined $10,000 for treatment breach

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:34pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has been fined $10,000 for breaching rules regarding raceday treatment of Classic Elle.  Read more »

Apollo Stakes sets the standard for autumn

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:17pm

Seven Group winners are among the 14 entries for the Apollo Stakes, a pre-cursor to the Grop One Chipping Norton Stakes  Read more »

Brad Rawiller ready for Caulfield return

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:02pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller is fit and ready to resume riding at Caulfield after his momentum was halted by a broken bone in his foot.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis still in the Oakleigh Plate

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:32pm

A final decision on whether Mrs Onassis goes to Melbourne for the Oakleigh Plate will be made after she has a testing galllop at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hay List shows he still has winning spirit

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:30pm

Hay List has won a barrier trial at Randwick to tick another box in his comeback from injury and illness.  Read more »

Theodore and Clarken chasing Diamond glory

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:10pm

Stephen Theodore and family friend Daniel Clarken are both chasing the biggest win of their careers as rivals in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »