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Mature Princess relishing a staying trip

Thursday 12 November 2020, 12:59pm

Although Princess Jenni was an outstanding three-year-old, trainer David Brideoake believed she needed time to mature and could eventually become a top stayer.  Read more »

Syndicators chase another Newcastle major

Thursday 12 November 2020, 11:59am

Australian Bloodstock has plundered two of Newcastle's showcase races this year and they will chase another with a trio of runners in The Hunter.  Read more »

Snowden keen to see Carif over 3200 metres

Thursday 12 November 2020, 11:47am

Peter Snowden wanted Carif to run in the Melbourne Cup but he will have to settle for another two mile race in the Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Lightning causes Bendigo to be called off

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 4:03pm

Racing Victoria stewards had no alternative other than to abandon Bendigo after two races due to an electrical storm which had settled in for the day.  Read more »

Sandown Surprise with no Baby in Zipping

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 3:59pm

Surprise Baby will miss the Zipping Classic as his trainer Paul Preusker says he hasn't recovered from a torrid Melbourne Cup run.  Read more »

Payne's filly has a Spring in her Step

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 2:43pm

David Payne claimed two Group One wins during the Sydney spring with Montefilia and he will look to another filly to add to his stakes-race haul at Newcastle.  Read more »

Aysar to silence mile doubters in Guineas

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 1:18pm

Tom Dabernig is confident Aysar can silence any doubts about his ability to handle 1600 metres with a win in the Group Two Sandown Guineas.  Read more »

Racing NSW relaxes travel restrictions

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 11:38am

Victorian horses can now compete in NSW unencumbered after racing officials lifted the protocol requirements for interstate thoroughbred travel.  Read more »

Boss picks up plum ride on Surprise Baby

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:51pm

Glen Boss has no doubt beaten Melbourne Cup favourite Surprise Baby can recapture his best form when he chases a consolation win at Sandown.  Read more »

Tree change for Glenall ahead of Hunter

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:38pm

Trainer John Ramsey is hoping a change of scenery proves the perfect tonic for new recruit Glenall when he makes his debut for the stable at Newcastle.  Read more »

McEvoy in line for Sprint ride on Legend

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:16pm

The Everest winner Classique Legend has arrived in Hong Kong and will be prepared for the Group One Sprint at the International meeting.  Read more »

Lord Belvedere to bounce back at Sandown

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 2:33pm

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace dominated the staying races at Sandown last year and they are hoping they can again with Lord Belvedere and Etah James.  Read more »

Perennial placegetter chasing Sandown win

Monday 9 November 2020, 2:00pm

Former German stayer Sound has been making a habit of finishing second and trainer Mike Moroney is hoping he can post an overdue win in the Zipping Classic.  Read more »

Lees looking forward to home town Hunter

Monday 9 November 2020, 1:00pm

Leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is planning to have a significant presence at the track's stand alone meeting, which features the $1 million The Hunter.  Read more »

Gollan's Garibaldi shines in trial hitout

Monday 9 November 2020, 11:59am

Garibaldi has returned to trainer Tony Gollan's stable "two stone lighter" and poised to deliver on his early promise during the forthcoming summer carnival.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen farewells Victoria in style

Saturday 7 November 2020, 7:05pm

Star mare Arcadia Queen showed she was one of the best in the land when she took out her second spring Group One with an easy win in the Mackinnon Stakes.  Read more »

All bets off as TAB system crashes

Saturday 7 November 2020, 6:53pm

Punters have been left high and dry on one of the biggest days of the spring carnival, unable to place bets after Tabcorp's off-course systems shut down.  Read more »

Savatiano too Hot for Rosehill rivals

Saturday 7 November 2020, 6:27pm

The powerhouse Godolphin operation celebrated a two-state feature race double with Savatiano adding the Hot Danish Stakes to Bivouac's Group One Flemington win.  Read more »

Bivouac thrashes rivals to win VRC Sprint

Saturday 7 November 2020, 6:01pm

Glen Boss was at his theatrical best over the closing stages on Bivouac as he thrashed his rivals to win the VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Sneaky Five books Golden Slipper berth

Saturday 7 November 2020, 5:57pm

Victorian filly Sneaky Five has continued the Maher and Eustace stable's impressive juvenile form with her victory in the Golden Gift at Rosehill.  Read more »