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Cup favourite link to Warwick Farm chance

Friday 4 January 2013, 3:25pm

A horse which held his own against Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune when they met in France is set for a Sydney debut at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Hard track against Break The Ice: trainer

Friday 4 January 2013, 2:43pm

The back-up factor won't trouble Break The Ice but a firm track at Eagle Farm is trainer Peter Balzen's greatest concern.  Read more »

Police plan racing corruption crackdown

Friday 4 January 2013, 2:27pm

Victoria Police say they are planning a crackdown on the state's racing industry and support calls for more sharing of information.  Read more »

Payne, Mallyon set to return to riding

Friday 4 January 2013, 2:14pm

Star female jockeys Katelyn Mallyon and Michelle Payne should be back racing within a month.  Read more »

Ryan in the Cup hot seat on Frenton

Friday 4 January 2013, 11:24am

A wide draw confronts Frenton in the Gilgrandra Cup but trainer Troy Hall says the galloper has the right jockey on board to overcome the obstacle.  Read more »

Is This Racing’s Most Generous Man?

Friday 4 January 2013, 9:53am

Racing has often in the past had it's share of shady characters but it sure does have a large dose of good people and there are few better than  Read more »

Frankie Dettori joins UK Big Brother House

Friday 4 January 2013, 9:26am

Banned jockey Frankie Dettori will fill in some of his time in the Celebrity Big Brother House with bookies predicting he will be well supported to win.  Read more »

Gary Stevens to make comeback

Friday 4 January 2013, 8:37am

Champion American jockey Gary Stevens is to make a comeback seven years after his retirement, saying his passion for riding has returned.  Read more »

Lucas Cranach retired

Thursday 3 January 2013, 6:09pm

Well-performed import Lucas Cranach, a placegetter in the 2011 Melbourne Cup, has been retired from racing.  Read more »

Twilight Royale ready for her next test

Thursday 3 January 2013, 5:26pm

Inglis Nursery winner Twilight Royale has continued to please trainer Bjorn Baker as she prepares for another 1000m race on her home track at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

No action against Berry for Wyong ride

Thursday 3 January 2013, 5:23pm

An inquiry into jockey Tommy Berry's handling of Driefontein when second in the Wyong 3YO Magic Millions has concluded with no action taken.  Read more »

Baldwin puts faith in Harrison

Thursday 3 January 2013, 5:00pm

Barry Baldwin can't recall the last time an apprentice rode Mr Light Blue but Tegan Harrison gets his seal of approval to ride the grey at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Date for Smerdon hearing set

Thursday 3 January 2013, 4:51pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board over conduct charges relating to the Damien Oliver betting scandal.  Read more »

A-Z Horse Racing and Breeding Directory

Thursday 3 January 2013, 4:02pm

Glossary  Read more »

Moriarty among Gosford Gold Cup noms

Thursday 3 January 2013, 3:44pm

Last start stakes winner Moriarty headlines nominations for the Listed Gosford Gold Cup with Sydney's leading trainers well represented.  Read more »

Distance only concern for Merlin Mustang

Thursday 3 January 2013, 3:38pm

Trainer Mick Tubman believes a drop in distance in the only query for Merlin Mustang who'll try to end his summer campaign with a win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Sir Luminar confirmed Millions runner

Thursday 3 January 2013, 3:22pm

Hugh Bowman's willingness to ride Sir Luminar has persuaded trainer Michael Nolan to press ahead with Magic Millions plans for the colt.  Read more »

Racing Victoria denies Flemington too hard

Thursday 3 January 2013, 3:12pm

Racing Victoria has defended its preparation of the Flemington track after Unusual Suspect suffered a career-ending injury.  Read more »

Morrison caps remarkable comeback

Wednesday 2 January 2013, 6:05pm

Lacey Morrison completed a remarkable return to race riding when Tukiyo landed a plunge to win at Doomben on Wednesday.  Read more »

Ocean Park to resume next month

Wednesday 2 January 2013, 5:38pm

Trainer and part-owner Gary Hennessy plans a return to racing for Cox Plate winner Ocean Park at Otaki on February 23.  Read more »