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Ghisoni sharpened for Dark Jewel Classic

Thursday 10 May 2018, 12:53pm

Godolphin trainer James Cummings had added blinkers to Ghisoni for the first time to improve the mare's chances in the Dark Jewel Classic at Scone.  Read more »

Magic Wand wins Cheshire Oaks for O'Brien

Thursday 10 May 2018, 12:34pm

Magic Wand has led all the way to give trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore victory in the Cheshire Oaks.  Read more »

Time for Ben Smith-trained mare in 10,000

Thursday 10 May 2018, 11:00am

A better barrier draw for In Her Time in the Doomben 10,000 has trainer Ben Smith hoping his luck in Brisbane will change.  Read more »

Oneness to prove Eggleston a good judge

Thursday 10 May 2018, 10:49am

Oneness is expected to prove his trainer Mel Eggleston a good judge by running well in the Listed Queensland Day Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Lengthy disqualifications to Aquanita 8

Thursday 10 May 2018, 10:41am

The eight people charged in the Aquanita case have been disqualified for varying lengths of time by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy suspended for riding lapse

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 5:16pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has admitted failing to ride out a favourite which finished out of the placings at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Southey breaks metrop drought at Sandown

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 4:43pm

Mornington trainer Kelvin Southey has scored a long overdue city success when Laughing Heir took out the Mypunter.com Handicap at Sandown.  Read more »

Palmer continues upset run at Gold Coast

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 4:33pm

Jockey Rikki Palmer had to survive a protest before continuing her run of upset wins since resuming riding after having a baby daughter.  Read more »

Royal Celebration delivers for Ron Quinton

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 4:31pm

Promising colt Royal Celebration might be bound for the Brisbane winter carnival after breaking his maiden with a strong finish at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Toryjoy keeps Flying Spur flame flickering

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 2:43pm

The Chris Waller-trained filly Toryjoy has scored an appropriate win following the death of Arrowfield Stud stallion Flying Spur.  Read more »

Egyptian Bullet lands longshot Sandown win

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 2:35pm

Egyptian Bullet has given followers of the John McArdle stable another longshot winner with a strong finish over 1000m at Sandown.  Read more »

Wet Caulfield track no concern for Price

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 1:43pm

Cranbourne trainer John Price isn't fazed by the prospect of a wet track for Wise Hero and King River at Caulfield.  Read more »

Dedication behind wheel pays off for Lloyd

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 1:35pm

Leading jockey Jeff Lloyd has been rewarded for a long drive to ride promising Willo Titto in a barrier trial.  Read more »

In Good Time tries to maintain golden run

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 1:21pm

In Good Time's ability to exceed expectations for Wyong trainer Tracey Bartley has earned the filly a crack at black-type during the Scone Cup carnival.  Read more »

Eagle Farm closure hits NZ carnival raid

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 1:03pm

Tony Pike is typical of many New Zealand trainers who have cut back their numbers for the Queensland winter carnival.  Read more »

Track switch helps Gollan's 10,000 chances

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 12:53pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has used his local knowledge of training tracks to prime Most Important for the Group One Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

QRIC to decide on Birchley training status

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 12:42pm

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission will decide if Liam Birchley can continue training after penalties in the Aquanita case are handed down.  Read more »

Slipper winner Flying Spur dies, aged 25

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 11:26am

Golden Slipper hero and influential Australian sire Flying Spur has died.  Read more »

Redzel, In Her Time draw well in 10,000

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 10:39am

Redzel has drawn barrier six as the Sydney sprinter attempts successive wins in the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Penalties for Aquanita eight to be decided

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 6:40am

A Victorian racing tribunal will hear submissions before deciding on penalties against the eight people involved in the Aquanita "top-ups" scandal.  Read more »

Unlucky Wangaratta break for Tahlia Hope

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 6:06pm

A fall at Wangaratta has left apprentice Tahlia Hope with a fractured collarbone, resulting in more time on the sidelines.  Read more »

Machinegun Jubs ready for Scone return

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 5:50pm

Angela Davies is eyeing black-type for Machinegun Jubs but realises the Listed Ortensia Stakes at Scone will be tough before the mare heads to Brisbane.  Read more »

The Monstar finally set to resume in Scone

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 5:04pm

Brett Cavanough expects resilient sprinter The Monstar to start his latest campaign at home at Scone after track conditions ruled out a return at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Change of scene to inspire Green Sweet

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 4:20pm

A move from Goulburn to Moruya and a change of trainer hopefully works in Green Sweet's favour when he has his first start for Danny Williams in the Scone Cup.  Read more »

Written Choice to chase Caulfield double

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 4:04pm

Mornington trainer Logan McGill doesn't think the rise to 1200m will pose a problem for Written Choice as he chases successive wins at Caulfield.  Read more »

Respected racing writer Tony White dies

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 2:53pm

Popular racing journalist Tony White has died aged 64 after battling the effects of a stroke.  Read more »

Royal Celebration after maiden victory

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 2:31pm

Royal Celebration, one of two juveniles to race for Ron Quinton this season, is looking to build on a promising start to his career at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Griffiths has the bases covered at Sandown

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 1:39pm

Three fillies from Robbie Griffiths' Cranbourne stable are set to line up in the same 1000m-race at Sandown.  Read more »

Weir with four as he chases a third Derby

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 12:57pm

Darren Weir has four runners safely in the final field as he chases a third straight win in the Group One South Australian Derby.  Read more »

Biggest racing scandal could end careers

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 11:02am

A racing tribunal has found all eight people guilty in the Aquanita race day treatments case, labelling it one of Australian racing's darkest chapters.  Read more »

Enable's return delayed by injury

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 9:22am

Enable has had a setback and will miss Royal Ascot but is expected to be back to defend the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

Redzel secures his Everest slot

Tuesday 8 May 2018, 7:53am

Redzel will run for Yulong Investments when he defends his title in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Shoals to miss Ascot in favour of Everest

Monday 7 May 2018, 5:58pm

Royal Ascot can wait for triple Group One winner Shoals who will stay in Australia with The Everest in mind.  Read more »

Jason Coyle energised for Scone assignment

Monday 7 May 2018, 5:30pm

More Energy can earn a trip back to Queensland with an impressive performance when he adds Scone to his list of racing venues through the Listed Scone Cup.  Read more »

Scans for apprentice after Wangaratta fall

Monday 7 May 2018, 5:04pm

Apprentice Tahlia Hope is to have scans on a shoulder and collarbone following a fall at the Wangaratta race.  Read more »

Vega shows his Magic in Werribee jump-out

Monday 7 May 2018, 4:02pm

Vega Magic has strolled home to an easy jump-out victory at Werribee ahead of his first-up outing in the Goodwood at Morphettville.  Read more »

Takedown set to recapture form at Scone

Monday 7 May 2018, 3:35pm

Trainer Gary Moore hopes a drop to Listed company at Scone can reinvigorate Group One winner Takedown as the gelding strives for an overdue win.  Read more »

Bel Sonic on song for return at Caulfield

Monday 7 May 2018, 3:18pm

After a failed trip to Queensland during the summer, Bel Sonic has progressed nicely ahead of his racing return at Caulfield.  Read more »

Burning Passion to step up to G1 company

Monday 7 May 2018, 2:31pm

Burning Passion will enter new territory in the Group One Doomben 10,000 in which he will take on top sprinters including Redzel and In Her Time.  Read more »

Kelso Wood to close Brisbane stable

Monday 7 May 2018, 1:36pm

Group One-winning trainer Kelso Wood is expected to close his Eagle Farm stable because of ill health.  Read more »

Daniel Moor set for Singapore adventure

Monday 7 May 2018, 12:13pm

In-form jockey Daniel Moor will ride at Caulfield before he departs for a six-month stint in Singapore.  Read more »

Lessons learned from Kentucky: O'Brien

Monday 7 May 2018, 12:05pm

Aidan O'Brien says the sloppy conditions and a bump at the start of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs played against Mendelssohn.  Read more »

Billesdon Brook in upset Guineas win

Monday 7 May 2018, 9:18am

Billesdon Brook has created history with a 66-1 upset in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.  Read more »

Billesdon Brook’s 1,000 Guineas win gives Sean Levey his biggest triumph

Monday 7 May 2018, 7:49am

Billesdon Brook and Sean Levey win the Qipco 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket from Laurens.   Read more »

Sidestep a boost for Qld stallion ranks

Sunday 6 May 2018, 6:23pm

Queensland's stallion stocks have received a boost with former top two-year-old Sidestep to stand at Telemon Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Terravista to be entered for Scone

Sunday 6 May 2018, 5:13pm

Dual Group One winner Terravista will be among the nominations for the Ortensia Stakes at the Scone carnival.  Read more »

Imported youngster to further Derby quest

Sunday 6 May 2018, 4:09pm

A Caulfield race over 2000m is the next stepping stone to a Queensland Derby start for impressive Warrnambool winner Furrion.  Read more »

Sedanzer set to rebound at Scone

Sunday 6 May 2018, 3:50pm

Sedanzer has an opportunity to bounce back from a flat first-up run at Hawkesbury when she contests the Dark Jewel Classic at Scone.  Read more »

Care To Think to have Murwillumbah gallop

Sunday 6 May 2018, 3:33pm

Smart sprinter Care To Think will have his final major hit-out for the Doomben 10,000 in a track gallop at Murwillumbah.  Read more »

Werribee trial for Magic ahead of Goodwood

Sunday 6 May 2018, 2:47pm

Leading Lindsay Park sprinter Vega Magic heads to Werribee for an 1100m jump-out ahead of his defence of The Goodwood at Morphettville.  Read more »