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Flying Award kicks off Guineas campaign

Friday 21 August 2020, 9:30am

Danny O'Brien is set to make a big impact over the carnival and Flying Award is one of three horses he has at Moonee Valley set for spring riches.  Read more »

Waller lands another Mile with Savacool

Thursday 20 August 2020, 5:08pm

Jockey Tommy Berry has continued his sensational vein of form, producing Savacool with a barnstorming run to claim the Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Everest contender poised to trial at Farm

Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:44pm

Fresh from booking his place in The Everest, Adelaide sprinter Gytrash will be the star attraction at the Warwick Farm barrier trials.  Read more »

Thompson's spring dream team taking shape

Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:33pm

Trainer John Thompson is assembling a strong team for the Sydney carnival headed by Dreamforce, who will resume in a glorious edition of the Winx Stakes.  Read more »

Hickmott's stars thriving at Mount Macedon

Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:07pm

Trainer Rob Hickmott has returned to the Mount Macedon property from which he prepared two Melbourne Cup winners for leviathan owner Lloyd Williams.  Read more »

Parr back on course after illness scare

Thursday 20 August 2020, 1:42pm

Struck down by a rare disorder earlier this year, jockey Josh Parr is thankful to be back to full strength as he prepares for his return to Sydney racing.  Read more »

Forster weighs up jockey options for filly

Thursday 20 August 2020, 1:32pm

A rib injury to Taylor Marshall has forced trainer Desleigh Forster to seek a replacement rider for talented filly Eelloh at Doomben.  Read more »

Jungle's wet track edge back at Valley

Thursday 20 August 2020, 11:21am

Although ten-year-old sprinter Jungle Edge is yet to win at Moonee Valley, his trainer Mick Bell says a wet track can turn that around in the Carlyon Stakes.  Read more »

Winter find set to Show up in stakes test

Thursday 20 August 2020, 11:06am

Trainer Brad Widdup has a handy band of progressive mares on his books and hopes that two of them can make winning returns at Randwick.  Read more »

Vic apprentices celebrate first city wins

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 5:41pm

It was a big day for apprentice jockeys Alexandra Bryan and Carleen Hefel, who have both ridden their first city winners at the midweek program at Sandown.  Read more »

Important first up win for Raison D'Etre

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 4:00pm

Godolphin's work with flighty filly Raison D'Etre is beginning to reap dividends and they will look to raise the bar higher after her win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Brooklyn ready to hustle at The Valley

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 1:53pm

Unbeaten in two starts at Moonee Valley, Brookyn Hustle will return to the venue to chase her first black-type win in the Listed Carlyon Stakes.  Read more »

Winx a moment of truth for Brandenburg

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 11:47am

Trainer John Sargent says Brandenburg's performance against a quality Winx Stakes field will have a significant influence on the path he takes this spring.  Read more »

Nature Strip warms up with trial win

Tuesday 18 August 2020, 4:04pm

Nature Strip has kicked off an important week for trainer Chris Waller with a barrier trial win ahead of the return of up to six stablemates in the Winx Stakes.  Read more »

Three-year ban for jockey Adam Hyeronimus

Tuesday 18 August 2020, 11:42am

The riding career of Adam Hyeronimus hangs in the balance after Racing NSW stewards outed him for three years on betting-related offences.  Read more »

Change of plans for Cup-bound mare Oceanex

Monday 17 August 2020, 2:30pm

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have had a change of heart and will kick off Oceanex's Melbourne Cup campaign two weeks earlier than planned.  Read more »

US plans remain for Tulloch Lodge mare

Monday 17 August 2020, 1:00pm

Connections of Con Te Partiro have drawn up contingency plans in the event the coronavirus pandemic prevents them from pursuing their Breeders' Cup dream.  Read more »

Bivouac underlines Everest credentials

Monday 17 August 2020, 12:15pm

Two-time Group One winner Bivouac has scored an impressive barrier trial win under Hugh Bowman in his first public appearance of the season.  Read more »

Zahra rides feature double for Godolphin

Saturday 15 August 2020, 6:00pm

Top jockey Mark Zahra was thankful to get the chance to ride for Godolphin and he didn't let them down winning successive races on Viridine and Savatiano.  Read more »

Rising star North Pacific on Golden path

Saturday 15 August 2020, 5:18pm

Hawkes Racing are renowned for their success with well-bred colts and the trainers look to have another budding star in Golden Rose fancy North Pacific.  Read more »

Michael Rodd back in town with stakes win

Saturday 15 August 2020, 4:58pm

Lindsay Park was heading to a maiden with Bella Nipotina but an impressive trial persuaded them to tackle the Quezette Stakes and they were glad they did.  Read more »

Hyeronimus puts dramas aside to land win

Saturday 15 August 2020, 3:16pm

Jockey Adam Hyeronimus has cast aside a dramatic week to post a victory aboard tough Tulloch Lodge gelding Taikomochi at Randwick.  Read more »

Bless Her makes it five on end for Eden

Saturday 15 August 2020, 2:40pm

After improved mare Bless Her made it five wins from five starts this campaign, her trainer Shea Eden will set her for the Cockram Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Masked Crusader impressive despite defeat

Saturday 15 August 2020, 1:54pm

Godolphin mare Varda has continued her unbeaten winter run to claim the scalp of odds-on favourite Masked Crusader, who was game in defeat.  Read more »

Gytrash books Inglis slot in The Everest

Friday 14 August 2020, 4:17pm

South Australian sprinter Gytrash has become the latest horse confirmed for a spot in The Everest after being snapped up by slot holders Inglis.  Read more »

Smart colt out to protect unbeaten record

Friday 14 August 2020, 2:31pm

Smart Image will undergo a stern test of his Golden Rose credentials when he steps up to black-type company in the Up And Coming Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Class rise a query for Super Contender

Friday 14 August 2020, 1:47pm

The Chris Waller stable is not underestimating the challenge confronting talented sprinter Super Contender, who faces a class rise at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Trial win for Golden Rose favourite Farnan

Friday 14 August 2020, 1:32pm

Golden Slipper winner Farnan has made a winning return at his first public outing of the season in a Randwick barrier trial.  Read more »

Track specialist ready to fly in Lawrence

Friday 14 August 2020, 12:26pm

An outstanding record over the course and distance of the P B Lawrence Stakes, as well as race fitness, will hold Streets Of Avalon in good stead at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ex-Godolphin horses shape up well for Litt

Friday 14 August 2020, 12:05pm

Godolphin's dispersal sales are proving a happy hunting ground for trainer Richard Litt and he is hoping his luck can continue deeper into the spring.  Read more »

Bowman's Mother back but pressure is off

Friday 14 August 2020, 10:47am

Trainer Daniel Bowman hopes Begood Toya Mother has reaped the benefits of a longer spell as he prepares to chase successive wins in the Regal Roller Stakes.  Read more »

Top trainer poised to form new partnership

Thursday 13 August 2020, 7:05pm

Rosehill horseman Gerald Ryan will enter a training partnership with his long-time assistant Sterling Alexiou this season.  Read more »

Son of a gun scores smart win on debut

Thursday 13 August 2020, 6:45pm

A well bred colt out of Golden Slipper winner Miss Finland has made a perfect start to his career with an impressive win at Newcastle.  Read more »

Parlophone chasing hat-trick at Caulfield

Thursday 13 August 2020, 5:37pm

Co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have ambitious spring plans for Quezette Stakes runner Parlophone, who they hope can graduate to Group One level.  Read more »

Golden Slipper winner to trial at Randwick

Thursday 13 August 2020, 4:48pm

A host of racing's biggest equine stars, highlighted by Golden Slipper winner Farnan, will step out in barrier trials at Randwick.  Read more »

Legendary Diva's daughter breaks through

Thursday 13 August 2020, 4:33pm

Sublime Diva, a daughter of three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, has posted her first win in Victoria.  Read more »

Key gear change for Kisukano at Eagle Farm

Thursday 13 August 2020, 2:48pm

Toowoomba trainer Michael Nolan has worked hard to improve the barrier manners of Kisukano ahead of her upcoming Eagle Farm assignment.  Read more »

Peters' powerful spring attack kicks off

Thursday 13 August 2020, 2:29pm

Prominent West Australian owner Bob Peters has taken a fresh approach to the spring carnival as he bids to raid the coffers of some of Victoria's biggest races.  Read more »

Carnival contenders step out for O'Shea

Thursday 13 August 2020, 12:50pm

A period of rebuilding has laid the foundations for John O'Shea to have a strong spring carnival presence and potentially unearth his next headline horse.  Read more »

Pride to test the spring waters with Torun

Thursday 13 August 2020, 10:17am

An unabashed fan of promising three-year-old Torun, trainer Joe Pride is keen to see how the colt handles his first serious test at Randwick.  Read more »

Moody in good health heading into spring

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 5:42pm

Having recently bolstered his spring carnival team, trainer Peter Moody is looking forward to launching a Caulfield and Melbourne Cups bid.  Read more »

Sherry celebrates another Sydney milestone

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 5:06pm

Tom Sherry, an emerging talent among Sydney's apprentice jockey ranks, has ridden a brace of winners at Warwick Farm to land his maiden city double.  Read more »

Rawiller lodges appeal against riding ban

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 2:32pm

Top jockey Nash Rawiller will appeal the severity of a riding ban stemming from his winning effort aboard Eduardo in the Missile Stakes.  Read more »

Williams returns to the fold at Caulfield

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 2:20pm

Champion jockey Craig Williams will return to riding after a three week break and has already set his sights on another Melbourne premiership title.  Read more »

Holyfield can send Neasham out a winner

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 12:24pm

A stakes victory by Holyfield would be an ideal farewell gift for Annabel Neasham as she prepares for her final days with the Maher and Eustace stable.  Read more »

Sydney off the menu for Jennifer Eccles

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 9:42am

Trainer Shaun Ritchie has confirmed the Melbourne spring carnival remains on the radar for Jennifer Eccles, provided her form warrants an Australian raid.  Read more »

Wet track to suit Tulloch Lodge improvers

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 5:44pm

Tulloch Lodge will bid to continue its successful affinity with the Up And Coming Stakes, nominating two progressive colts for the showcase race.  Read more »

Waller to make quiet start to Vic carnival

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 1:55pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller is poised to have his first stakes runner in Victoria this season with Kings Will Dream on track to resume at Caulfield.  Read more »

Derby winner set for Sydney spring return

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 12:38pm

Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker and stablemate The Chosen One will headline the spring carnival arsenal of trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman.  Read more »

Rothfire steals the show at Doomben trials

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 11:31am

Outstanding three-year-old Rothfire has starred at the Doomben barrier trials, recording a brilliant all-the-way win in fast time.  Read more »