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Dettori tests positive at Longchamp

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 3:00am

Legendary Italian jockey Frankie Dettori has failed a drugs test while riding at Longchamp in France, his lawyer says.  Read more »

Luckygray topweight for Railway Stakes

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:52pm

The 2011 Railway Stakes winner Luckygray has been given topweight of 58kg for this year's renewal and is favourite ahead of Fawkner.  Read more »

Why multi-millionaire jockeys bet

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:46pm

Damien Oliver has the wealth to match his success on the racetrack, but he still chose to place a comparatively small bet that could end his career.  Read more »

Fromelles aimed at Sydney staying success

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:26pm

New Zealand mare Fromelles is being aimed at the Sydney summer staying features and is expected to improve as she steps up to 1900m at Rosehill.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup runners head to Japan

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 4:54pm

Melbourne Cup runners Jakkalberry, Mount Athos and Red Cadeaux are on their way to Tokyo to contest the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Handicapper calls for rankings overhaul

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 3:41pm

The handicapper responsible for Australian input into the official world racehorse rankings says the current system is confusing and needs changing.  Read more »

Snowden chasing more Guineas glory

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 3:03pm

Tatra and Proverb can improve on trainer Peter Snowden's Sandown Guineas record which has netted two wins and two placings in the past four years.  Read more »

Govt says Racing Victoria has enough power

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 2:21pm

Racing Victoria should have been given more power to investigate wrongdoing, the Victorian opposition says, as a top jockey faces two betting charges.  Read more »

Forgotten star ready for comeback

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 2:06pm

Laser Hawk, who led home a subsequent host of spring carnival stars when he won the Rosehill Guineas, will soon embark on a comeback campaign.  Read more »

Grands Crus poised for winning return

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 11:13am

Trainer David Pipe says top hurdler Grands Crus is placed to advantage at Cheltenham in his first major handicap race of a new campaign.  Read more »

More jockey betting probes under way

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 12:15am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver isn't the only rider under investigation for betting on horses.  Read more »

Jockey Oliver admits betting violation

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 12:11am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has pleaded guilty to two charges including one of betting $10,000 on a horse in October 2010.  Read more »

New investigative unit for NSW racing

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:46pm

A unit designed to further combat the use of prohibited drugs in thoroughbred racing will be introduced in NSW.  Read more »

Racing authorities defend EPO claims

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:33pm

Victoria's racing bodies have defended themselves against media claims that blood doping and the use of EPO is rife in thoroughbred and harness codes.  Read more »

Hay List and his trainer on the mend

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:18pm

Hay List is making a quicker than expected recovery from surgery but his trainer John McNair still needs time to heal properly after a training accident.  Read more »

Mahisara, Secluded carry Messara hopes

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:17pm

Trainer Paul Messara is hoping Mahisara can close out the Melbourne carnival with a Sandown Stakes win while he is counting on Secluded at Rosehil.  Read more »

Local chances improve at Sandown

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:12pm

The final meeting of the Melbourne Spring carnival offers the locals a chance to pick up some healthy scraps at Sandown.  Read more »

Ortensia returns with Caviar in her sights

Monday 12 November 2012, 4:49pm

Ortensia is back in light work in preparation for a return to racing which could start with a Lightning Stakes clash against Black Caviar.  Read more »

Trainer hoping for Mental redemption

Monday 12 November 2012, 4:44pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is looking to his new sprint star Mental to make amends for a disappointing expedition to Dubai with Sepoy and Helmet.  Read more »

Hughes sets sights on title defence

Monday 12 November 2012, 11:12am

Richard Hughes rode 172 winners this year as he claimed the English jockeys' championship and he has promised to chase another title in 2013.  Read more »