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Flippant makes amends in all-the-way win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 3:41pm

After disappointing as favourite at Caulfield, Flippant has led throughout to land a stakes win at Flemington.  Read more »

Winx claims Group One record at Randwick

Saturday 3 March 2018, 3:37pm

Winx has reigned supreme in the Chipping Norton Stakes to take her Group One tally to an Australian record 16 and extend her winning streak to 23.  Read more »

Santos and Seabrook win Slipper lead-ups

Saturday 3 March 2018, 3:06pm

Santos and Seabrook have cemented Golden Slipper starts with their wins in lead-up runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Hear The Chant resumes with Flemington win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 2:53pm

Hear The Chant could head towards the Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide after making a winning return at Flemington.  Read more »

Aloft far too strong in Flemington victory

Saturday 3 March 2018, 2:35pm

European import Aloft is Sydney Cup bound following his first-up victory in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Kemp makes right call for talented Plumaro

Saturday 3 March 2018, 2:32pm

Trainer Kevin Kemp has made the right decision running Plumaro at Doomben as the filly heads to a $250,000 race.  Read more »

Nomothaj claims a second Listed race win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 1:58pm

Two-year-old filly Nomothaj has bounced back from an unplaced run in the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast to win her second Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

First Saturday city winner for Cunningham

Saturday 3 March 2018, 1:54pm

Clare Cunningham has trained her first Saturday metropolitan winner with Just Shine, ridden by her partner Jason Collett, successful at Randwick.  Read more »

Fui San breaks through for Highway Hcp win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 1:36pm

Fui San has finally won a Highway race after a more relaxed run produced Terry Robinson's sixth victory in the concept for country trainers at Randwick.  Read more »

New tactics help Morendi in Doomben win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 12:50pm

Tough stayer Morendi has relished a new role for his second win in a row at Doomben.  Read more »

Ollivander cleared for Flemington start

Friday 2 March 2018, 6:27pm

Ollivander has been passed fit to start in a Listed race at Flemington a week after being scratched from the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Dixie Blossoms on track for winning return

Friday 2 March 2018, 6:24pm

Dixie Blossoms is poised to match stablemate Daysee Doom and start her autumn campaign in style when she defends the Guy Walter Stakes.  Read more »

Linda Meech gets first win as a trainer

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:58pm

Dual licence holder Linda Meech has won her first race as a trainer, riding Beeokay to victory in a maiden at Swan Hill.  Read more »

Egg Tart has renewed hunger for racing

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:44pm

Dual Group One-winner Egg Tart will attempt to recapture that form when she makes her comeback to racing in the Liverpool City Cup.  Read more »

Jumbo Prince chasing $1 million

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:37pm

Tough gelding Jumbo Prince resumes at Doomben with $1 million in prize money in his sights.  Read more »

Gerald Ryan hopes to boost Slipper stocks

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:32pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has three youngsters vying for Golden Slipper berths via the Skyline and Sweet Embrace Stakes.  Read more »

Secret Agenda right for Flemington return

Friday 2 March 2018, 4:49pm

Trainer Mick Price has further Group One aspirations for Secret Agenda who makes her reappearance in the Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Shumookh up for rematch in Surround Stakes

Friday 2 March 2018, 4:47pm

Shumookh and Alizee are set for another Randwick battle, this time over 1400 metres in the Group One Surround Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Prized Icon running for second to Winx

Friday 2 March 2018, 3:58pm

Kris Lees is treating a clash with Winx in the Chipping Norton Stakes as a means to determine Prized Icon's pathway over autumn.  Read more »

Ben Allen chasing first G1 win in NZ Derby

Friday 2 March 2018, 3:23pm

Victorian apprentice Ben Allen gets his latest chance at a Group One win when he rides the Darren Weir-trained Civil Disobedience in the New Zealand Derby.  Read more »

Addictive Nature set for Melbourne G1

Friday 2 March 2018, 2:49pm

Bjorn Baker has taken Addictive Nature to Melbourne for the first time for the Group One Australian Guineas rather than race the colt against Winx at Randwick.  Read more »

Barriers a worry for Forster at Doomben

Friday 2 March 2018, 1:32pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster is hoping a softish track can help overcome wide barriers for two of her horses at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Francaletta ticks off Australian campaign

Friday 2 March 2018, 12:21pm

New Zealand mare Francaletta will make her Australian racing debut in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick, the starting point of her final preparation.  Read more »

Price trio in top order ahead of Guineas

Friday 2 March 2018, 12:07pm

Mighty Boss, Holy Snow and Grunt are in top order ahead of their bid to give Mick Price a third win in the Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Flemington debut for former German horse

Friday 2 March 2018, 12:07pm

An Irish-bred galloper that has done all his racing in Germany is set to make his Australian debut at Flemington for Lindsay Park.  Read more »

Doomben test for Our Boy Nicholas

Friday 2 March 2018, 11:12am

Trainer Andrew Williamson's noted ability to get the best out of veteran gallopers will again be tested with Our Boy Nicholas.  Read more »

Dubai not Sydney for Godolphin stayer

Friday 2 March 2018, 7:09am

Godolphin stayer Rare Rhythm will not run in the Sydney Cup and will instead be aimed at the Group Two Gold Cup in Dubai.  Read more »

Chipping Norton Stakes facts and figures

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:41pm

Some facts about the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick where Winx will aim for her third successive win.  Read more »

Facts on the Australian Guineas

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:33pm

Facts and figures on the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington.  Read more »

Care To Think defies adversity for Dunn

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:24pm

Care To Think's will to win has helped the gelding emerge as a potential Doncaster Mile candidate for Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn.  Read more »

Nelligans face further restrictions in Vic

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:05pm

Racing Victoria stewards plan to take further action against two stable employees charged as part of the Aquanita investigation.  Read more »

Adelaide Cup trio set for Flemington clash

Thursday 1 March 2018, 5:49pm

Double Bluff, Fanatic and Ormito hold Adelaide Cup nominations and are set to meet in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Rimraam tackles new Sydney Group One race

Thursday 1 March 2018, 5:11pm

Lindsay Park has its eyes on the Surround Stakes at Randwick, a new Group One race for three-year-old fillies.  Read more »

Snowden duo on trial for Golden Slipper

Thursday 1 March 2018, 5:01pm

Spin and Satin Slipper can confirm their inclusion in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper when they start in lead-up races at Randwick.  Read more »

Tshahitsi suited back to handicap company

Thursday 1 March 2018, 4:40pm

Tshahitsi's trainer says he will appreciate the handicap conditions at Flemington after finding Group One weight-for-age company a bridge too far.  Read more »

All in order for champion's return

Thursday 1 March 2018, 4:32pm

The Winx camp is relaxed as the champion prepares for her return to racing and an attempts at a third successive win in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Malibu Style back for Victorian campaign

Thursday 1 March 2018, 4:25pm

Perth sprinter Malibu Style has settled back into Melbourne ahead of an autumn campaign which begins in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Brazen Moss gets things to suit

Thursday 1 March 2018, 2:44pm

Tough gelding Brazen Moss has a few things in his favour as he attempts to win his first stakes race at Doomben.  Read more »

Vinland to Sydney in search of soft ground

Thursday 1 March 2018, 2:30pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy intends to back Vinland up in the Randwick Guineas seven days after the colt contests the weight-for-age Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Spirit Of Cherokee passes barrier test

Thursday 1 March 2018, 1:09pm

Promising juvenile Spirit Of Cherokee has passed a barrier test ordered by stewards and is ready to resume racing at Doomben.  Read more »

John Allen has confidence in Cliff's Edge

Thursday 1 March 2018, 12:14pm

Jockey John Allen believes favourite Cliff's Edge has the right attributes to offset his wide barrier in the Group One Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Scare for Outback Barbie in trial win

Thursday 1 March 2018, 11:53am

Outback Barbie has trialled impressively in the lead-up to a Sydney campaign and survived a scare after dislodging her jockey over the line.  Read more »

Central figure to miss Aquanita inquiry

Thursday 1 March 2018, 10:55am

Most of those charged in the Aquanita case have pleaded not guilty ahead of an April hearing while trainer Robert Smerdon has yet to enter a plea.  Read more »

Jean Van Overmeire heads north

Thursday 1 March 2018, 9:33am

In-form Sydney apprentice Jean Van Overmeire will showcase his talents in Queensland with eight rides at Doomben.  Read more »

All in order for Winx return

Thursday 1 March 2018, 7:20am

Everything is in order for Winx to make a triumphant return to racing and claim a third successive win in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Fullazaboot bound for Hong Kong

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:45am

Magic Millions Classic runner-up Fullazaboot has been sold to Hong Kong interests and will miss the autumn carnival.  Read more »

O'Rourke savours first metropolitan winner

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 6:12pm

Ringerdingding has given young trainer Edward O'Rourke his first city success with a Rosehill win.  Read more »

Levi Kavanagh with two Flemington chances

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 6:01pm

Flemington trainer Levi Kavanagh will saddle up chances in two separate races on a feature day at his home track.  Read more »

Renewal banks third win for Hawkes Racing

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 5:49pm

Hawkes Racing-trained gelding Renewal has continued his development with a dogged victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

VRC shake-up claims Flemington track man

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 5:08pm

Two senior management roles at the Victoria Racing Club have been lost in a leadership shake-up.  Read more »