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Russell Baze rides in 50,000th race

Sunday 27 January 2013, 1:21pm

World record holding jockey Russell Baze has notched another milestone, riding in his 50,000th thoroughbred race.  Read more »

Sacre Sprinter still unbeaten over fences

Sunday 27 January 2013, 11:33am

Steeplechase star Sacre Sprinter has recorded his seventh win over fences and is the dominant odds-on favourite for the Champion Chase.  Read more »

Brown outed for nine days over weight

Saturday 26 January 2013, 6:34pm

Jockey Corey Brown has been suspended for weighing in 1.2kg over Kristy Lee's 53kg when the filly finished third in a dead-heat for the minor placing.  Read more »

Le Remas earns a shot at WFA Orr Stakes

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:43pm

A determined win from Le Remas in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield has his trainer eyeing a crack at the Group One C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Glasshouse on agenda for Lucky Luna

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:32pm

Lucky Luna has been troubled by hoof problems for most of his career but maintained his excellent wet-track record by winning the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Shadows In The Sun lights up with win

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:23pm

The chance to qualify for the Caulfield Cup makes a trip to the Mornington Cup an attractive option for Shadows In The Sun's trainer Anthony Cummings.  Read more »

Mickelberg strikes gold for Portelli

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:45pm

Mickelberg has staged a form reversal to win at Warwick Farm, ensuring she keeps her place in trainer Gary Portelli's stable.  Read more »

Autumn carnival aspirations for Shamardani

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:38pm

Trainer Greg Hickman has relied on history to back his judgment of Shamardani, a winner at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Swaffer loses irons but wins city race

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:29pm

Braydn Swaffer won't forget his winning ride aboard Running Vixen at the Sunshine Coast after he lost his riding irons soon after the start of the race.  Read more »

Miracles Of Life firms in Diamond betting

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:15pm

Adelaide filly Miracles Of Life has made a stunning Melbourne debut, winning the Blue Diamond Preview and firming as favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Architect win a perfect tonic for Lawlor

Saturday 26 January 2013, 3:02pm

Architect is on a Group One mission after giving trainer David Lawlor the perfect therapy in his battle with cancer by winning at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Happy Galaxy claims Zeditave Stakes

Saturday 26 January 2013, 2:50pm

Well-bred colt Happy Galaxy has earned an already distinguished family some more black type with his victory in the Zeditave Stakes.  Read more »

Guelph sparkles in Blue Diamond lead-up

Saturday 26 January 2013, 2:07pm

Trainer Peter Snowden's decision to keep Blue Diamond contender Guelph at home has paid dividends with the filly winning at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Williams back with a winner at Caulfield

Saturday 26 January 2013, 1:50pm

Craig Williams marked his return to Melbourne racing for the first time since Sandown Cup day with victory on Summer Gem in the opening race at Caulfield.  Read more »

9 guilty of fixing British horse races

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:12am

Nine people, including three pro footballers, have been banned from British horse racing for their part in fixing races in 2010-11.  Read more »

Classic Elle scratched by stewards

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:45pm

Stewards ordered the scratching of Classic Elle at Moonee Valley after receiving a report from the Compliance Assurance team and interviewing the trainer.  Read more »

Sea Lord takes out Australia Stakes

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:10pm

Sea Lord has continued his unbeaten record at Moonee Valley, taking out the Group Two Australia Stakes in an important win for trainer Stephen Brown.  Read more »

Skytrain wins the Canterbury Classic

Friday 25 January 2013, 9:41pm

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley stable has gained a consolation win with the enigmatic Skytrain in the Canterbury Classic.  Read more »

NZ champion in shock stable switch

Friday 25 January 2013, 8:55pm

Star New Zealand sprinter Mufhasa has been taken out of Stephen McKee's stable by his owner after a career that has netted 10 Group One wins.  Read more »

Group One sprint targets for Shamexpress

Friday 25 January 2013, 8:54pm

Three-year-old Shamexpress has returned with a comfortable win at Moonee Valley on his way to Group One sprint targets including the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »