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NZ jockey Waddell taking extended break
Sydney
Thursday 31 May 2018, 11:19am
Group One-winning New Zealand jockey Jason Waddell will take an extended break from riding because of ill health. Read more »
Harness Jewels horses to be tested
Sydney
Thursday 31 May 2018, 10:45am
Ten horses scheduled to compete at New Zealand's Harness Jewels meeting will be tested amid fears of human-to-horse contamination of a prohibited substance. Read more »
James McDonald to ride at Royal Ascot
Sydney
Thursday 31 May 2018, 9:41am
James McDonald has been booked to ride Equilateral in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot with the sprinter a possible contender for The Everest. Read more »
Currie stay application adjourned again
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:35pm
An application for a stay of a suspension on Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been adjourned. Read more »
Seymour racetrack to have extended break
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:21pm
Racing Victoria has announced that Seymour racetrack will be given an extended break to allow further testing and works on the racing surface. Read more »
Silent Explorer off mark despite protest
Sydney
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:10pm
Silent Explorer has recouped his purchase price in his second start for trainer David Payne, thanks to a slender victory at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Mitchell Beer strikes from new Albury base
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:02pm
Trainer Mitchell Beer has opened a satellite stable in Albury as he chases financial returns for his owners. Read more »
Bowman ponders return after Japanese stint
Sydney
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 4:57pm
Jockey Hugh Bowman has returned to Australia earlier than anticipated after being suspended for his ride in Japan Derby. Read more »
Luck changes for Seasons at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 3:09pm
The talented Les Bridge-trained filly Seasons has benefited from an unimpeded run to claim her first career win at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Banner Season earns Queensland Derby berth
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 3:06pm
Newcastle three-year-old Banner Season has earned a Queensland Derby start with his win at Ipswich. Read more »
Preusker takes to the road for the Valley
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:35pm
Paul Preusker has struck a purple patch of form from his country base and he hopes that can be extended when he saddles three runners at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Options kept open for in-form Inn Keeper
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:27pm
Trainer Symon Wilde will have a close look at the field before committing in form Inn Keeper to a start at Moonee Valley from the widest barrier. Read more »
Comeback continues for Attard stable star
Sydney
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:21pm
Trainer Jason Attard has brushed aside a wide draw for Sons Of John in the Octagonal Handicap at Rosehill as the gelding continues his comeback from injury. Read more »
French import set to improve in PJ O'Shea
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 10:47am
One Foot In Heaven was considered a contender for Europe's best race but the stayer will be trying to win in Australia for the first time at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Wet track to help NZ mare in Moreton Cup
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 10:14am
A soft track at the Sunshine Coast will be a boost for Group One-winning mare Aide Memoire as she tries to return to her best form. Read more »
Dettori takes Hazapour for a gallop
London
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 8:40am
Frankie Dettori has travelled to Ireland to give his Derby mount Hazapour a gallop ahead of the Epsom Classic. Read more »
Few surprises in 1st Stradbroke acceptors
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 May 2018, 8:18am
Two top chances remain just outside the field after first acceptances for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Ben Currie stay application delayed
Brisbane
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:49pm
Trainer Ben Currie's application for a stay which would allow him to keep training until 31 charges against him are resolved has been delayed. Read more »
The Cleaner's trainer Mick Burles retires
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:32pm
Mick Burles, who enjoyed his biggest successes with popular Tasmanian gelding The Cleaner, has retired from training. Read more »
English to miss Stradbroke Handicap
Sydney
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:03pm
Dual Group One-winning mare English will be given a break before she is aimed at The Everest, rather than press on the Group One Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben. Read more »
Crockett anxious for Nictock to stride out
Sydney
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 3:52pm
Mudgee trainer Cameron Crockett is hopeful Nictock can overcome a pain-inflicting action and make a belated comeback in style at Rosehill. Read more »
Dale Smith gets one meeting off suspension
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 3:29pm
Dale Smith has had an appeal against a careless riding suspension dismissed but has had his penalty varied from nine meetings to eight. Read more »
Valley race the next step for Bel Sonic
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 2:13pm
Talented gelding Bel Sonic will be out to make his mark in this season's A R Creswick Series, starting with a heat of the series at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Payne expects boost from Silent Explorer
Sydney
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 1:55pm
David Payne will watch Silent Explorer's progress at Warwick Farm with interest as the gelding enhances the trainer's association with stallion Lope De Vega. Read more »
Jameka fetches $2.6 million at sale
Sydney
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 11:25am
Jameka's managing owner Col McKenna has paid $2.6 million at the National Broodmare sale to buy his partners out and retain the triple Group One winner. Read more »
Jameka to be sold at Gold Coast
Sydney
Tuesday 29 May 2018, 7:00am
Jameka, winner of three Group One races including the Caulfield Cup, will be the star attraction at the Gold Coast Broodmare Sale. Read more »
Currie to seek stay on suspension
Brisbane
Monday 28 May 2018, 6:24pm
Queensland's leading trainer Ben Currie will seek an urgent stay of a suspension until 31 charges against him are resolved. Read more »
Stewards warning re prohibited substance
Sydney
Monday 28 May 2018, 6:02pm
Racing NSW stewards have issued a warning about the substance synephrine which could produce positive samples in humans and horses. Read more »
Vic jockeys appealing careless riding bans
Melbourne
Monday 28 May 2018, 5:29pm
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear careless riding suspensions of jockeys Jake Noonan and Dale Smith. Read more »
Ashlor suited around turns at the Valley
Melbourne
Monday 28 May 2018, 4:48pm
Trainer Dan McCarthy is keeping his options open with the talented Ashlor who will run in the fourth heat of the All Victorian Sprint Series at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Juvenile Ronstar to return to Rosehill
Sydney
Monday 28 May 2018, 4:39pm
Trainer Gary Portelli will send two-year-old Ronstar back to Rosehill hoping he can replicate his debut win and prompt a spring campaign. Read more »
In Her Time to miss Stradbroke Handicap
Sydney
Monday 28 May 2018, 3:52pm
Stradbroke Handicap favourite Impending has been given 57.5kg to defend his title in Brisbane's premier sprint. Read more »
Egg Tart to run at the Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
Monday 28 May 2018, 3:43pm
Egg Tart gets the chance to show trainer Chris Waller she can be a Caulfield Cup contender when she runs at Caloundra. Read more »
Avdulla injures back in pre-trial fall
Sydney
Monday 28 May 2018, 1:14pm
Brenton Avdulla has been hurt in a fall at the Randwick barrier trials and will need to be cleared to ride at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Ability up for return after Werribee trial
Melbourne
Monday 28 May 2018, 12:46pm
A second placing in a Werribee barrier trial has talented sprinter Ability ready for his return after recovering from surgery for knee chips. Read more »
Alpha Centauri in upset 1000 Guineas win
Dublin
Monday 28 May 2018, 12:25pm
Trainer Jessica Harrington has claimed her first Classic victory with Alpha Centauri winning the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh. Read more »
Redkirk Warrior spot-on for Royal Ascot
Melbourne
Monday 28 May 2018, 11:36am
A comfortable win in an 800m-barrier trial at Werribee has Redkirk Warrior in good order ahead of his trip to England for the Royal Ascot meeting. Read more »
Group One win for Tommy Berry
Sydney
Monday 28 May 2018, 9:00am
Pakistan Star has capped a big day for Tommy Berry with a Group One win at Sha Tin to give the jockey a treble. Read more »
In Her Time primed for Stradbroke
Sydney
Sunday 27 May 2018, 6:05pm
Galaxy winner In Her Time is fit and ready for her return to Brisbane for the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
French experience coming for Michael Poy
Melbourne
Sunday 27 May 2018, 4:40pm
Michael Poy, the son of retired champion jockey Michael Clarke, is bound for France to take part in an apprentices race on French Oaks day. Read more »
I'm A Rippa to chase $1 million
Brisbane
Sunday 27 May 2018, 4:02pm
Trainer Tony Gollan has two choices for the improved I'm A Rippa as the gelding chases $1 million prize money at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Jungle Edge heading home to Victoria
Brisbane
Sunday 27 May 2018, 3:46pm
Brisbane's generally fine weather means noted wet tracker Jungle Edge has headed back south for the winter. Read more »
Townsville fall inquiry to reconvene
Brisbane
Sunday 27 May 2018, 1:31pm
Stewards are looking for a suitable time and place to reconvene an inquiry into a fall which resulted in three jockeys being taken to hospital in Townsville. Read more »
Romanised wins Irish 2000 Guineas
Dublin
Sunday 27 May 2018, 12:20pm
Trainer Ken Condon has broken through for his first Classic success with Romanised in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Read more »
Southern Legend wins Kranji Mile
Sydney
Sunday 27 May 2018, 12:06pm
Hong Kong-based former Sydney horse Southern Legend has won the Kranji Mile for trainer Caspar Fownes and jockey Zac Purton. Read more »
Weir Stradbroke pair to trial at Werribee
Melbourne
Sunday 27 May 2018, 11:01am
Peaceful State and Danon Liberty will add a bit more colour to the Werribee trials as they press ahead towards the Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane. Read more »
Merchant Navy wins G2 in Ireland
Dublin
Sunday 27 May 2018, 6:40am
Australian colt Merchant Navy has staked his claims for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot by winning the Group Two Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh. Read more »
Blake Shinn to appeal careless riding ban
Sydney
Saturday 26 May 2018, 6:16pm
Jockey Blake Shinn will appeal a careless riding suspension that will rule him out of Stradbroke Handicap Day at Doomben. Read more »
Browne ban puts Impending ride in jeopardy
Brisbane
Saturday 26 May 2018, 6:00pm
Group One-winning jockey Damian Browne will appeal against a careless-riding suspension in a bid to keep the Stradbroke Handicap ride on Impending. Read more »
Stradbroke decision looms for Perry stable
Brisbane
Saturday 26 May 2018, 5:57pm
Trainer Paul Perry has some thinking to do after the three-year-old Perast won the Fred Best Classic at Doomben. Read more »