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Zoujea earns her chance at stakes level

Friday 15 November 2019, 5:45pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien believes the Twilight Glow Stakes is a good opportunity to give the lightly raced Zoujea a crack at a black-type race.  Read more »

Clarry Conners takes Elvezio to Newcastle

Friday 15 November 2019, 5:28pm

Clarry Conners is selling his Warwick Farm stable but will not be going anywhere else any time soon.  Read more »

Midterm chasing Zipping Classic success

Friday 15 November 2019, 5:09pm

A horse formerly raced by Lloyd Williams will chase the Zipping Classic named in honour of the Williams-owned stayer.  Read more »

NZ race option for Guineas hope Conqueror

Friday 15 November 2019, 3:13pm

Well-bred colt Conqueror gets his latest chance to win a stakes race in the Sandown Guineas with a trip to New Zealand an option.  Read more »

Hunter trio head Baker's Newcastle squad

Friday 15 November 2019, 2:57pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker saddles up three outsiders in the inaugural running of The Hunter and regards all as knockout chances.  Read more »

The Candy Man set to return to best form

Friday 15 November 2019, 2:41pm

Trainer Barry Baldwin believes The Candy Man can turn around his recent Sydney form when he returns to Queensland racing at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman and Le Romain come full circle

Friday 15 November 2019, 1:47pm

Four years after breaking his maiden at Newcastle, Le Romain returns to his home track striving to become the inaugural winner of the $1 million The Hunter.  Read more »

Barend Vorster makes first trip to Sandown

Friday 15 November 2019, 1:22pm

South Australian-based jockey Barend Vorster travels to Sandown for the first time for six rides including Jentico for Tony and Calvin McEvoy.  Read more »

Schweida excited about Swiss Ace Plate

Friday 15 November 2019, 12:32pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida is excited about Meet Mr Taylor taking on a classy field in the Swiss Ace Plate at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Sport and Politics mix with Donandkim

Friday 15 November 2019, 12:18pm

The superbly named Donandkim will bid to extend his winning sequence when he steps up to better grade in the Spring Stakes at Newcastle.  Read more »

Syndicate barred from Irish racing

Friday 15 November 2019, 8:55am

Horse Racing Ireland has has denied all registrations of horses under the ownership of Supreme Horse Racing Club which has failed to provide information.  Read more »

Appleby with two strong chances at Sandown

Thursday 14 November 2019, 6:02pm

English trainer Charlie Appleby has only had one starter in Melbourne this spring but could end the carnival on a winning note with two chances at Sandown.  Read more »

Lees weighing up options for Miss Fabulass

Thursday 14 November 2019, 5:07pm

After failing to make the cut for The Hunter then drawing wide in a support race, Miss Fabulass is unlikely to make a hometown appearance at Newcastle.  Read more »

Ventura Storm to back up in G2 Zipping

Thursday 14 November 2019, 5:00pm

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says Ventura Storm has been racing consistently this spring and hopes he can figure in the finish of the Zipping Classic.  Read more »

Racing NSW chair slams 'unfair' ABC expose

Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:49pm

Racing NSW chairman Russell Balding has written a detailed letter of complaint to the ABC over their two-year investigation into racehorse welfare.  Read more »

Locals chase inaugural $1 million Hunter

Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:38pm

Three Novacastrian trainers will chase first prize in the $1 million The Hunter at Newcastle, led by Kris Lees who has a quartet of runners.  Read more »

Summoned Stakes the spring aim for Vanuatu

Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:28pm

Trainer Grahame Begg has aimed lightly raced Vanuatu at the Group Three Summoned Stakes and believes the mare heads into the race at Sandown in great order.  Read more »

Ramsey eyes G3 win after VRC Oaks thrill

Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:17pm

Scone trainer John Ramsey is eyeing Group Three glory at Newcastle on Saturday with Bright Rubick, fresh off his "big thrill" in the VRC Oaks.  Read more »

Kendrick puts trust in Swettenham Stud

Thursday 14 November 2019, 2:18pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick hopes to cement his relationship with the Swettenham Stud when Trust In Aloha runs at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Banquo on target for G2 Sandown Guineas

Thursday 14 November 2019, 2:02pm

A week after winning a Listed race at Flemington, promising Danny O'Brien-trained colt Banquo will be out to add the Group Two Sandown Guineas.  Read more »