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Three jockeys to face stewards over bets

Thursday 14 February 2013, 7:21pm

Jockeys Michelle Payne, Michael Walker and Anthony Darmanin have been called to answer questions about bets placed in accounts in their names.  Read more »

Caviar all the rage - almost

Thursday 14 February 2013, 6:06pm

Champion mare Black Caviar is expected to make light work of the Lightning Stakes field but a few rogue punters are hoping otherwise.  Read more »

Hayes chasing sentimental win

Thursday 14 February 2013, 6:05pm

Trainer David Hayes says a victory in the Group Three race named after his late father Colin would be every bit as significant as winning a Group One.  Read more »

O'Shea to strike early with smart colt

Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:22pm

Trainer John O'Shea will chase feature race wins with Group One placegetter Ashokan and high class mare Steps In Time at Rosehill.  Read more »

Snowden brings up 1000 wins for Darley

Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:18pm

Peter Snowden has trained his 1000th winner for Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation, bringing up the milestone in a maiden race at Gosford.  Read more »

Breeders call for government to act

Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:02pm

Hunter Valley breeders want mining and exploration licences issued under former minister Ian MacDonald to be suspended.  Read more »

Syndication Open Day at Inglis in May

Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:55pm

Inglis will be throwing open the gates at their Newmarket complex on Sunday 5 May for a new Syndication Open Day where prospective investors can view a parade of newly acquired yearlings that are being offered for syndication.  Read more »

Early punters keen on Secret Delight

Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:31pm

Two outsiders have attracted support from pre-post punters in the Light Fingers Stakes but it is another roughie who will carry the hopes of Gerald Ryan.  Read more »

Caviar rivals stake claims for second

Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:16pm

As Black Caviar gets ready for win number 23 in the Lightning Stakes, seven rivals are preparing to race each other for second place.  Read more »

Boys On Tour ready to deliver on promise

Thursday 14 February 2013, 3:20pm

Patinack Farm believes a record-breaking performance by Boys On Tour last start could be the turning point of his much maligned career.  Read more »

Annenberg chasing black type in Talindert

Thursday 14 February 2013, 3:01pm

A pleasing debut at Moonee Valley has trainer Pat Carey upbeat about the prospects of Annenberg who remains in the mix for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Loutrel to get campaign back on track

Thursday 14 February 2013, 2:51pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is keen for Loutrel to make amends for his debut failure when the two-year-old runs in the Canonbury Stakes.  Read more »

Patience paying off with Revengeful

Thursday 14 February 2013, 12:02pm

Hall of Fame trainer John Hawkes has taken a patient approach with Revengeful who is poised to chase his second successive win at Goulburn.  Read more »

Black Caviar to be a positive influence

Thursday 14 February 2013, 11:57am

Black Caviar's return to racing will help put a positive spin on Australian sport in the wake of revelations of drug-taking, her trainer says.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux a possibility for Dubai

Thursday 14 February 2013, 9:48am

Ed Dunlop has outlined plans for international Group One winner Red Cadeaux and new stable acquisition Unbridled Comman who is Cox Plate bound.  Read more »

Sir Henry Cecil ready for new season

Thursday 14 February 2013, 7:41am

Frankel's trainer Sir Henry Cecil says his health has improved and he is looking forward to the new season.  Read more »

Jockey complains of treatment from trainer

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:42pm

Trainer Troy Portelli is under investigation after jockey Dean Holland complained about his demeanour and behaviour towards him at Mornington.  Read more »

Stewards grill McDonald over ride

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:21pm

James McDonald has been told to exercise better judgment in future after stewards questioned him at length over one of his rides at Canterbury.  Read more »

Royal Jester on best behaviour at Farm

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:19pm

Royal Jester has a history of staging rodeo exhibitions but was on his best behaviour at Eagle Farm when he scored a breakthrough win in the Timeform Handicap.  Read more »

Hippopus bound for better things

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:18pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Hippopus underlined his staying potential with a dashing win at Canterbury, aided by a brilliant Jim Cassidy ride.  Read more »