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Happy Clapper 59.5kg topweight for Epsom

Monday 10 September 2018, 6:23pm

Reigning Epsom Handicap titleholder Happy Clapper has been given top weight of 59.5kg in this year's race at Randwick.  Read more »

Cap D'Antibes likely for Smart Melody

Monday 10 September 2018, 6:07pm

Trainer Kris Lees says he is leaning to the Cap D'Antibes Stakes over the Danehill Stakes for unbeaten filly Smart Melody at Flemington.  Read more »

Hayes rules Boom Time out of spring

Monday 10 September 2018, 6:01pm

David Hayes is hoping Boom Time can return to racing in the autumn after the trainer ruled the horse out of the spring because of a tendon problem.  Read more »

Ace High could take on Winx in George Main

Monday 10 September 2018, 5:58pm

Melbourne Cup contender Ace High could run against Winx in the George Main Stakes with his other option the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Humidor chasing another G1 Makybe Diva win

Monday 10 September 2018, 4:42pm

Defending titleholder, multiple Group One winner Humidor, is among a quality list of 17 nominations for the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Zousain in Golden Rose scare

Monday 10 September 2018, 4:16pm

Zousain has had a setback ahead of the Golden Rose with the Chris Waller-trained colt being treated for an elevated temperature.  Read more »

Makybe Diva Stakes attracts 17 nominations

Monday 10 September 2018, 2:03pm

The Group One weight-for-age Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington has attracted a star-studded list of 17 nominations.  Read more »

Home Of The Brave could be an Everest hope

Monday 10 September 2018, 2:01pm

After beating one of the leading Everest contenders, Trapeze Artist, in the Theo Marks Stakes, Home Of The Brave has emerged as a possible Everest candidate.  Read more »

Twenty two entries for George Main Stakes

Monday 10 September 2018, 11:42am

Winx's trainer Chris Waller has 15 of the 22 George Main Stakes entries headed by the mare who is aiming for her third straight win in the G1 race at Randwick.  Read more »

Enable primed for Arc defence

Monday 10 September 2018, 9:18am

Enable has come through her first race for the season in good order and is primed to defend the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

ATC to confirm Nature Strip for Everest

Monday 10 September 2018, 9:11am

The Australian Turf Club is expected to confirm Nature Strip for the club's slot in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Altrenogest a problem for all trainers

Sunday 9 September 2018, 6:42pm

Chris Waller says the debate surrounding the use of altrenogest in fillies and mares should not centre on Winx as it affects most racing mares.  Read more »

Queensland cabinet set to discuss POC

Sunday 9 September 2018, 5:56pm

Queensland cabinet is close to making a decision on how to distribute the Point of Consumption tax which is to be introduced soon.  Read more »

Winx taking aim at Group One win No.20

Sunday 9 September 2018, 5:55pm

Everything has gone to plan with champion Winx ahead of her bid for a third win in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Makybe Diva Stakes next for Kementari

Sunday 9 September 2018, 4:34pm

Randwick Guineas winner Kementari will step up to 1600m for the first time this preparation in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Winter Bride to miss rescheduled trials

Sunday 9 September 2018, 4:09pm

In-form mare Winter Bride will miss the rescheduled trials at the Gold Coast and head straight to Melbourne.  Read more »

Vega Magic to go to The Everest via Albury

Sunday 9 September 2018, 2:47pm

Lindsay Park has been able to organise a jump-out at Albury to advance Vega Magic's preparation towards The Everest.  Read more »

Outback Barbie for Tea Rose Stakes

Sunday 9 September 2018, 1:53pm

Outback Barbie will be tested at a longer distance in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick while stablemate Ef Troop is expected to head to Melbourne.  Read more »

Singapore interest in Coast Breeze-Up sale

Sunday 9 September 2018, 11:22am

There is expected to be added interest form Singapore in the Gold Coast Ready To Run two-year-old sale.  Read more »

Tin Man wins Haydock Sprint at 3rd attempt

Sunday 9 September 2018, 10:06am

The Tin Man has claimed the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock at his third attempt.  Read more »

Enable back in business at Kempton

Sunday 9 September 2018, 6:38am

Superstar Enable has made a winning return, leading all the way to win the Group Three September Stakes at Kempton.  Read more »

Magic Consol in upset WFA Valley victory

Saturday 8 September 2018, 5:47pm

Magic Consol has upset his younger and flashier rivals in taking out the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Land Of Plenty wins Listed race at Valley

Saturday 8 September 2018, 5:27pm

Land Of Plenty and Peaceful State are on track for a Group One assignment next start after finishing first and second in a Listed race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Waller-trained mares in Sheraco quinella

Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:57pm

Chris Waller-trained mares Invincibella and Noire have run one-two in the Group Two Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lean Mean Machine firms for Golden Rose

Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:29pm

Lean Mean Machine has been elevated in Golden Rose markets with his win in the lead-up, the Group Two Run To The Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Thrillster turns around Corstens' fortunes

Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:25pm

Leon and Troy Corstens have endured a tough run after a virus swept through their stable but they might have turned the corner with the win of Thrillster.  Read more »

Nature Strip posts track record in McEwen

Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:08pm

Nature Strip has held off Houtzen and broken the track record in the Group Two McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Stud rethink on cards for Doomben winner

Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:01pm

Zumbelina's Doomben win could encourage trainer Chris Waller to defer her impending stud career.  Read more »

Home Of The Brave wins Theo Marks Stakes

Saturday 8 September 2018, 3:51pm

Home Of The Brave has handled the heavy Rosehill track with ease to win the Group Two Theo Marks Stakes at his second Australian start.  Read more »

Trap For Fools up for bigger race options

Saturday 8 September 2018, 3:26pm

Former West Australian galloper Trap For Fools showed he could be a bigger player deep into spring with an all-the-way win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Tarka takes another Spring Champion step

Saturday 8 September 2018, 3:15pm

David Payne's Victoria Derby aspirations for Tarka are on track with the colt finishing strongly to win the Group Two Stan Fox Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tavirun presses claims for Guineas, Derby

Saturday 8 September 2018, 2:54pm

The Caulfield Guineas and Victoria Derby are races on the radar for Tavirun after a front-running win over 1500m at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Magic Millions Guineas for Invigorating

Saturday 8 September 2018, 2:04pm

Invigorating looks set to chase glory in the Magic Millions after a storming win at Doomben.  Read more »

Canberra-trained horse wins Highway Hcp

Saturday 8 September 2018, 1:35pm

Handle The Truth has become the first Canberra-trained horse to win a Highway Handicap since the region was reinstated to the series.  Read more »

Michael McNab shows true form at Doomben

Saturday 8 September 2018, 1:25pm

Group One-winning jockey Michael McNab has shown his ability with a rails-hugging ride to win on My Giuliano at Doomben.  Read more »

Seductive Miss justifies stable confidence

Saturday 8 September 2018, 1:21pm

Seductive Miss has landed a double-figure odds betting move in a return to winning form at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

It's better late than never for Beau Arrow

Saturday 8 September 2018, 12:42pm

The Beaudesert-trained Beau Arrow has kept an unbeaten record intact at Doomben.  Read more »

Godolphin horses arrive in Melbourne

Saturday 8 September 2018, 9:43am

Three Godolphin horses from Charlie Appleby's stable have arrived in Melbourne ahead of early spring carnival assignments.  Read more »

Legend Of Condor in Run To The Rose

Friday 7 September 2018, 5:59pm

Legend Of Condor will be one of a good book of Rosehill rides for Brett Prebble at his first meeting since returning to Australia from many years in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Kennewell, Bowditch on the board in Vic

Friday 7 September 2018, 5:42pm

A Geelong maiden win by Arriba has given trainer Lloyd Kennewell and jockey Joe Bowditch their first win since opening a new stable at Caulfield.  Read more »

Spanish Whisper to make Aust debut

Friday 7 September 2018, 4:48pm

Lightly raced New Zealand filly Spanish Whisper lines up for Lindsay Park for the first time in the Atlantic Jewel Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Talented sprinter faces tough Valley test

Friday 7 September 2018, 4:02pm

The in-form Sunday Escape returns to his favourite track at Moonee Valley but meets a hot field of sprinters in the McEwen Stakes.  Read more »

Jim Byrne booking a boost for Stella Ombra

Friday 7 September 2018, 3:19pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida is hoping Jim Byrne's record on Stella Ombra will spark a return to winning form for the gelding at Doomben.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist primed for return

Friday 7 September 2018, 3:11pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed Trapeze Artist will make his return at Rosehill after one of his owners suffered serious injuries in a car accident.  Read more »

Lindsay Park pair on track for Golden Rose

Friday 7 September 2018, 2:31pm

Stablemates Long Leaf and Smart Elissim will put their Golden Rose credentials on the line in the lead-up race, the Run To The Rose, at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bowie ready for distance rise at Doomben

Friday 7 September 2018, 2:21pm

Well-bred galloper Bowie has been working strongly as he steps up to 2000m at Doomben.  Read more »

Hartnell still impressing Kate Grimwade

Friday 7 September 2018, 11:29am

Godolphin's new Melbourne-based assistant trainer Kate Grimwade says Hartnell has barely changed in the four years since she first worked with him in England.  Read more »

Hi Fiver to continue Wakefield's hot run

Friday 7 September 2018, 10:54am

Trainer Brian Wakefield has a chance to maintain his outstanding new-season strike-rate with Hi Fiver at Doomben.  Read more »

Enable to take on Crystal Ocean at Kempton

Friday 7 September 2018, 10:03am

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Enable will take on King George runner-up Crystal Ocean when she makes her long-awaited return at Kempton.  Read more »

David Hayes eyeing expanded Sydney stable

Thursday 6 September 2018, 5:49pm

David Hayes wants to increase the size of Lindsay Park's Sydney stable to take advantage of bigger prize money levels on offer.  Read more »