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Maximum Security smokes them in Cigar Mile

Monday 9 December 2019, 8:06am

Maximum Security, famous for being disqualified as the winner of the Kentucky Derby, has ended the season with victory in the Cigar Mile.  Read more »

Japan dominates HK International day

Monday 9 December 2019, 7:45am

Japan has dominated the Hong Kong International meeting at Sha Tin with victory in three of the four Group One races.  Read more »

Two Villiers runners likely for Waller

Sunday 8 December 2019, 6:22pm

Cellarman and Sambro are Chris Waller's likely runners in the Group Two Villiers Stakes over the famous Randwick mile.  Read more »

Cassidy overcomes kidney stones to ride

Sunday 8 December 2019, 5:42pm

Larry Cassidy has again shown the toughness of jockeys by riding at Doomben after suffering from a kidney stone.  Read more »

Memories as Lonhro officially turns 21

Sunday 8 December 2019, 4:11pm

Champion racehorse and sire Lonhro is about to officially turn 21 with his former trainer and jockey remembering what made him great.  Read more »

The Drinks Cart could run in Phelan Ready

Sunday 8 December 2019, 3:26pm

A track gallop will determine whether The Drinks Cart will have his next start in the Listed Phelan Ready Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Twilight racing comes to Flemington

Sunday 8 December 2019, 2:01pm

The VRC is preparing for the first of four experimental twilight race meetings at Flemington in the off-season.  Read more »

Two trainers fined for dexamethasone

Sunday 8 December 2019, 12:45pm

Two Rockhampton-based trainers have been fined after traces of the drug dexamethasone was found in urine samples taken from their horses.  Read more »

Seven Britsh jockeys banned in void race

Sunday 8 December 2019, 12:36pm

In a dramatic conclusion to the London National at Sandown, the race has been declared void and seven jockeys suspended.  Read more »

In Her Time ruled out of Hong Kong Sprint

Sunday 8 December 2019, 12:29pm

Newcastle mare In Her Time has been ruled out of the Hong Kong International Sprint with a hoof injury.  Read more »

Filly Kay Cee wins Kingston Town Classic

Saturday 7 December 2019, 8:33pm

The Neville Parnham-trained three-year-old filly Kay Cee has won the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot in Perth with the trainer's son Steve aboard.  Read more »

Frangipani Moon secures black-type victory

Saturday 7 December 2019, 7:15pm

Trainer David Vandyke was extra excited to win a black-type race with Frangipani Moon in the Just Now Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Party surprise for Pfieffer at Rosehill

Saturday 7 December 2019, 7:04pm

The Party Girl has earned a trip to the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions carnival with a barnstorming victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jarrod Fry makes the most of late call-up

Saturday 7 December 2019, 6:47pm

A wrist injury forced Ben Melham to forgo the winning ride on Yulong January at Pakenham with fellow jockey Jarrod Fry the lucky recipient.  Read more »

Patience pays with problem horse Stephan

Saturday 7 December 2019, 6:42pm

Gratz Vella rattles off the list of problems that have afflicted Stephan like a shopping list but all has been forgiven as the horse keeps winning.  Read more »

Niccanova stays put despite Listed victory

Saturday 7 December 2019, 6:29pm

Trainer Steve Tregea won't be tempted to venture interstate with Niccanova despite the gelding's return to winning form in the Brisbane Handicap.  Read more »

Nick Keal suspended for improper riding

Saturday 7 December 2019, 5:58pm

Apprentice Nick Keal has been suspended for a month after admitting riding his horse into another runner after the winning post at Doomben.  Read more »

Long shot lands Fred Kersley Pakenham Cup

Saturday 7 December 2019, 5:55pm

Apprentice Fred Kersley has landed his biggest win but it came at a cost with a $750 fine and a six-meeting suspension.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman heads to HK in winning form

Saturday 7 December 2019, 5:49pm

Hugh Bowman showed he was in stellar touch with a brilliant winning ride on Handspun at Rosehill ahead of his flying visit to Hong Kong for two Group One rides.  Read more »

Tilley puts drama aside for stakes success

Saturday 7 December 2019, 5:44pm

Trainer Charlotte White and jockey Les Tilley have combined for their first stakes wins in the Listed Bribie Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »