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Heathcote has last laugh with Guntantes

Saturday 23 November 2019, 2:49pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has had the last laugh on those who said Guntantes would not run a strong 1600m when the gelding scored an easy Doomben win.  Read more »

Destination stakes Slipper claim at Kembla

Saturday 23 November 2019, 2:40pm

James Cummings-trained colt Destination, the son of Group One-winning sire Exceed And Excel, has broken his maiden on The Gong day at Kembla Grange.  Read more »

Lady Banff qualifies for Millions Classic

Saturday 23 November 2019, 2:01pm

Lady Banff has assured herself a start in the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast with a runaway win at Doomben.  Read more »

Tahitian Dancer impresses in Ballarat win

Saturday 23 November 2019, 1:03pm

Trainer Shane Nichols has reverted to a sprinting campaign with Tahitian Dancer and a trip to Brisbane is now on the cards after an impressive Ballarat win.  Read more »

Racing industry mourns Les Young

Friday 22 November 2019, 5:46pm

Les Young, a prominent and popular member of the racing and breeding communities, has been remembered as an industry advocate and a gentleman.  Read more »

Bill Waterhouse a giant among bookmakers

Friday 22 November 2019, 5:32pm

Leviathan bookmaker Bill Waterhouse, who has died aged 97, built a betting dynasty that continues through his son Robbie.  Read more »

Clockwise Classic focus for Cumani pair

Friday 22 November 2019, 5:30pm

A pair of Magic Millions horses for local trainer Matt Cumani have undergone a thorough preparation for the Clockwise Classic at Ballarat.  Read more »

Luck changes for promising Rebel Rock

Friday 22 November 2019, 3:35pm

Co-trainer Peter Hulbert believes Rebel Rock's recent bad luck has turned out to be good fortune as the colt heads to Doomben.  Read more »

Tough mare up for Ballarat Cup challenge

Friday 22 November 2019, 3:35pm

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy is looking forward to seeing Aristocratic Miss contest the Ballarat Cup following a luckless run at Flemington during the carnival.  Read more »

Racing authorities remember Waterhouse

Friday 22 November 2019, 3:28pm

Racing authorities have remembered Bill Waterhouse as a charismatic and controversial character in the betting ring.  Read more »

Pfieffer hopes to celebrate win with Party

Friday 22 November 2019, 2:51pm

A trip to the Gold Coast for a Magic Millions race is on the cards for The Party Girl, who kicks off her latest campaign at Kembla Grange.  Read more »

Different tactics working for Steve Tregea

Friday 22 November 2019, 2:28pm

Trainer Steve Tregea can reap the benefits of trying new tactics with Prioritise and Niccanova who run in the Recognition Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Tamarack has spring in his step for mile

Friday 22 November 2019, 1:26pm

Joe Pride has adopted a fresh approach to Tamarack's training regime and says the horse is sharp enough to be competitive over a mile in The Gong.  Read more »

Gold Coast calling for King Of Hastings

Friday 22 November 2019, 1:11pm

King Of Hastings will put his credentials on the line for a trip to the Gold Coast when he returns in the Magic Millions 3&4YO Classic at Ballarat.  Read more »

Munce hopes trial form holds up at Doomben

Friday 22 November 2019, 12:40pm

Trainer Chris Munce believes Skate To Paris and Smartypy need only run to their trial form to be chances in the Spirit Of Boom Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Mare for all Seasons has autumn goals

Friday 22 November 2019, 12:36pm

Trainer Les Bridge has stakes race aspirations for promising mare Seasons who resumes at Kembla Grange after almost 12 months on the sidelines.  Read more »

Queensland to follow national cobalt rules

Friday 22 November 2019, 11:47am

Queensland's chief integrity officer, Ross Barnett, has indicated the state has no choice but to follow national rules on cobalt.  Read more »

Harbour Views scratched from Ballarat Cup

Friday 22 November 2019, 11:47am

Trainer Matthews Williams has scratched early favourite Harbour Views from the Ballarat Cup with the horse showing signs of inflammation in his joints.  Read more »

Suspended trainer appeals court ruling

Friday 22 November 2019, 11:24am

Trainer Jarrod McLean is appealing a Supreme Court ruling that allowed Victoria's racing body to pursue charges against him based on evidence seized by police.  Read more »

Legendary bookie Bill Waterhouse has died

Friday 22 November 2019, 11:11am

The patriarch of the Waterhouse racing dynasty, former legendary bookmaker Bill Waterhouse, has died aged 97.  Read more »