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Quinton stars set for G2 Pendant showdown

Thursday 20 September 2018, 1:31pm

Dixie Blossoms will bid to push her prize money past $1 million when she takes on stablemate Daysee Doom in the Group Two Golden Pendant.  Read more »

All you need to know about the Golden Rose

Thursday 20 September 2018, 1:10pm

All the facts, figures and history behind the $1 million Group One Golden Rose to be run at Rosehill.  Read more »

Everest entry Vega Magic pleases stable

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:47pm

Trainer David Hayes was happy with what he saw from Vega Magic in a jumpout in blinkers as the sprinter continues preparations for The Everest.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup spot on offer in Naturalism

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:41pm

A look at where the horses entered for the MRC Foundation Cup (Naturalism Stakes) sit in the Caulfield Cup ballot order.  Read more »

Rising Red to put Cup ambitions on show

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:37pm

Rising Red will be among the stayers vying for a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption when he runs in the MRC Foundation Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Maturity a key factor for Heathcote stayer

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:29pm

Time has helped Monaco Snob mend his ways to the point where the stayer is chasing a hat-trick of wins at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Golden chance for Lees in Group One Rose

Thursday 20 September 2018, 12:11pm

Renowned for his success with fillies and mares, Kris Lees is showing he has more strings to his bow with his management of Golden Rose favourite Graff.  Read more »

Caulfield distance test for Assertive Play

Thursday 20 September 2018, 11:59am

Trainer Phillip Stokes is not convinced Assertive Play will run a strong mile but is happy to test her over 1400m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gollan gives sprinter easier assignments

Thursday 20 September 2018, 11:52am

A chance to take advantage of weight relief will see stakes-placed Hi I'm Back drop in class at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Hellyer poised to continue winning streak

Thursday 20 September 2018, 9:33am

Jockey Michael Hellyer has a near-full book of mounts at the Sunshine Coast as he prepares for his first Group One ride.  Read more »

Premier trainer Darren Weir fined $5000

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 7:39pm

Trainer Darren Weir has been fined $5000 after stewards found seven horses who ran in jump-outs at Ballarat were not those named by the stable.  Read more »

Ex-UK jumper stays unbeaten in Australia

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 6:48pm

English import High Bridge has added to a promising start to his Australian career with another impressive win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Tavirun follows a well-worn stable path

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 4:30pm

Victorian-trained three-year-old Tavirun is scheduled to head north to Sydney for the Gloaming Stakes on a path towards Group One spring targets.  Read more »

Gollan's Doomben double sparks title chase

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 4:14pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has had an early Doomben double as he climbs back up the premiership ladder chasing his sixth Brisbane title.  Read more »

NZ mare to make Aussie debut at Caulfield

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 3:41pm

Carnival, a new addition to the Russell and Scott Cameron stable, is set to have her first outing for the stable in stakes race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Brenton Avdulla chases a Group One return

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 3:38pm

Brenton Avdulla makes his return to Sydney Saturday racing at Rosehill where his rides include the speedy Jonker in the Group One Golden Rose.  Read more »

Strong hand for Godolphin in Rupert Clarke

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 3:28pm

Godolphin will have three chances in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with Home Of The Brave, Osborne Bulls and international visitor Jungle Cat.  Read more »

Chautauqua entered for Flemington jump-out

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:53pm

A bid to have Chautauqua return to racing is expected to take another step in a Flemington jump-out.  Read more »

Brave Smash unlikely for Premiere Stakes

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:32pm

The Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley is looming as the most likely short-term target for Brave Smash as he prepares for another shot at The Everest.  Read more »

Kris Lees duo impress in Newcastle trial

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:28pm

In Her Time has rounded out preparations for her return in the Premiere Stakes with a barrier trial against stablemate El Dorado Dreaming in Newcastle.  Read more »

Price trying to beat ballot in Naturalism

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1:02pm

The winner of the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield will earn an exemption from the Caulfield Cup ballot.  Read more »

Murphy to ring the Bel at Sunshine Coast

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 12:54pm

Bel Burgess will be out to maintain trainer David Murphy's purple patch of form at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Ef Troop set to continue spring campaign

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 12:22pm

Talented Ef Troop is set to continue his spring campaign but stablemate Outback Barbie is in the spelling paddock.  Read more »

Alexander close to a return at Caulfield

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 11:34am

Having had his stables quarantined following a strangles outbreak, trainer Archie Alexander nears a racing return after accepting with two horses at Caulfield.  Read more »

Capacity field for G1 Rupert Clarke Stakes

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 11:18am

International visitor Jungle Cat is among a capacity field of 15 plus four emergencies for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Poet's Word sidelined by injury

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 9:47am

Dual Group One winner Poet's Word has suffered an injury setback and will not be seen in action again this year.  Read more »

Group One-winning filly OK for race return

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 6:53pm

ATC Sires' Produce Stakes winner El Dorado Dreaming has been cleared to return to racing under new trainer Kris Lees.  Read more »

Apprentice returns a winner after illness

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 5:50pm

Apprentice Ben Allen has ridden a double at Pakenham at his first meeting back following a stint on the sidelines through illness.  Read more »

Holy Snow ticked off for Sir Rupert Clarke

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 4:53pm

Mick Price has removed all the gear from Holy Snow who he hopes will join stablemate Oregon's Day in the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Out-of-form Weir runner targets NZ Group 1

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:37pm

A need for softer tracks has been revealed as the reason for imported galloper Raw Impulse's switch to New Zealand.  Read more »

Flemington jump-out chance for Chautauqua

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:35pm

Chautauqua will be allowed to trial sooner than expected after Racing Victoria stewards reached an agreement with their NSW counterparts.  Read more »

Doyle answers Godolphin call for Caulfield

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:14pm

Godolphin has called on leading UK jockey James Doyle's Australian experience for two important rides at Caulfield.  Read more »

Carzoff penalised for Group 1 Metropolitan

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 3:13pm

Newcastle Gold Cup winner Carzoff will carry 52.5kg in the Group One Metropolitan after being penalised 1.5kg for the $750,000 race.  Read more »

Seabrook spot on for Golden Rose assault

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 2:20pm

Seabrook is aiming to become the first filly to win the Golden Rose since the race was elevated to Group One status.  Read more »

RV appoints Robert Cram as chief steward

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 2:13pm

Racing Victoria has announced Robert Cram as chairman of stewards, replacing Terry Bailey who has moved to Singapore.  Read more »

Graff draws barrier four in Golden Rose

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 9:39am

The Kris Lees-trained Graff has drawn well in barrier four in the 11-horse field for the Group One Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Avilius to miss Metropolitan Handicap

Tuesday 18 September 2018, 9:04am

Imported Godolphin stayer Avilius has been taken out of the entries for the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick and will instead head to Melbourne.  Read more »

Cup penalties for three internationals

Monday 17 September 2018, 6:27pm

Kew Gardens, Flag Of Honour and Thomas Hobson have been given Melbourne Cup weight penalties for their respective last-start wins in the northern hemisphere.  Read more »

Mr Sneaky aims to go one better in G1 Hcp

Monday 17 September 2018, 6:24pm

The 2017 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes runner-up Mr Sneaky will bid to go one better in this year's 1400m Group One handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sandbar ready for Golden test in Rose

Monday 17 September 2018, 6:05pm

Sandbar can make a return to his best when he runs in the Group One Golden Rose after a last-start fifth on an unsuitable track.  Read more »

Viddora shows she's on target for G1 Moir

Monday 17 September 2018, 5:33pm

Viddora has continued preparations for a first-up tilt in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley with a pleasing barrier trial win at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Three 2yo trial winners for Ryan stable

Monday 17 September 2018, 5:25pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has produced three two-year-old barrier trial winners at Randwick, all for Sun Stud.  Read more »

Everest hope In Her Time cleared to race

Monday 17 September 2018, 4:11pm

In Her Time has been cleared to race but her stablemate El Dorado Dreaming is still sidelined pending analysis of swabs taken from the Ben Smith-trained filly.  Read more »

Caulfield return for star colt Written By

Monday 17 September 2018, 2:29pm

Star colt Written By will make his return in a 1000m-race against his own age at Caulfield on a path towards the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Jungle Cat headlines Rupert Clarke entries

Monday 17 September 2018, 1:44pm

International visitor Jungle Cat headlines 24 nominations for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Weight-for-age spring path for Grunt

Monday 17 September 2018, 11:55am

Trainer Mick Price has confirmed Grunt will stick to a weight-for-age program this spring which will include a crack at the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Flag Of Honour wins Irish St Leger

Monday 17 September 2018, 7:25am

Flag Of Honour has given trainer Aidan O'Brien victory in the Irish St Leger but there is no decision whether he comes to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Crack Me Up Queensland Horse of the Year

Sunday 16 September 2018, 10:29pm

Consistent galloper Crack Me Up has been named Queensland's Horse of the Year for last season.  Read more »

Shoals and Santa Ana Lane head to Premiere

Sunday 16 September 2018, 5:50pm

Stablemates Santa Ana Lane and Shoals will have their final Everest lead-up race in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Kris Lees with Group One spring chances

Sunday 16 September 2018, 4:56pm

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has the favourites in three upcoming Group One races for three-year-olds.  Read more »