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Slow Pace can grab piece of history

Thursday 22 February 2018, 11:02am

Slow Pace will become only the fourth 10-year-old in 60 years to win a race in Brisbane if he is successful at Doomben.  Read more »

Nasaayim overcomes slow start at Caulfield

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 7:16pm

Heavily supported Nasaayim didn't have things go her way in the Spicer Thoroughbreds Handicap but she showed her class with victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Shinn suspended, misses two Group One days

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:35pm

Failing to ride out a Bjorn Baker-trained favourite at Canterbury has led to Blake Shinn being suspended for two high-profile meetings.  Read more »

Beers lands maiden city win at Caulfield

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:29pm

After branching out on his own, trainer Mitchell Beer has trained his first city winner with Dreams Of Paris scoring at Caulfield.  Read more »

Mr Sneaky gets another go at a Group One

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:26pm

Mr Sneaky and his younger sibling Mr So And So could both chase feature race wins on the Futurity Stakes program at Caulfield.  Read more »

French connection for triumphant Dubois

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:19pm

Goulburn trainer Jean Dubois has won his first metropolitan two-year-old race at Canterbury with a colt sired by an emerging French stallion.  Read more »

Well-travelled Hartnell back to Melbourne

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 5:04pm

After winning the C F Orr Stakes first-up from a spell at Caulfield, Godolphin's Hartnell will return to the Melbourne track for the Peter Young Stakes.  Read more »

McGillivray returns a winner at Gold Coast

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 4:55pm

Matt McGillivray has ridden his first winner since being suspended on Magic Millions day - and ironically it was at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Houtzen gallop confirms Sydney campaign

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 4:47pm

Houtzen has worked between races at the Gold Coast in preparation for a trip to Sydney.  Read more »

Snitty Kitty fitter for G1 Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:53pm

Trainer Henry Dwyer says Snitty Kitty's fitness levels have improved since her first-up defeat ahead of the mare's Oakleigh Plate mission.  Read more »

Chris Waller duo aimed at Rosehill Guineas

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:49pm

Sydney's leading trainer Chris Waller is mapping out a route to the Rosehill Guineas with So You Win and Tangmere after their quinella finish at Canterbury.  Read more »

Sunlight right at home in Sydney: McEvoy

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:34pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy says Golden Slipper favourite Sunlight has settled in well in Sydney ahead of the Silver Slipper Stakes.  Read more »

Liam Birchley can continue training in Qld

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:04pm

Liam Birchley will be able to continue training in Queensland despite allegations made against him in the media.  Read more »

Doping inquiry schedule unchanged: RV boss

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 2:30pm

A hearing into a horse racing doping investigation will go ahead as planned despite the publication of evidence used to charge the trainers involved.  Read more »

Price to add to Blue Diamond collection

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 2:26pm

Mick Price has trained the winners of two of the past six Blue Diamonds and will try to add another when he starts Prairie Fire in the Group One race.  Read more »

Luvaluva to start Oaks bid in Hobartville

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 2:11pm

Luvaluva embarks on her second preparation in the Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill, a stepping stone towards the Group One ATC Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Geoff Goold faces challenge to ride again

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 11:46am

Jockey Geoff Goold is keen to ride in races again but he knows it is a long shot after suffering a serious leg injury in a trackwork accident.  Read more »

Gear change set to help Plumaro at Doomben

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 11:40am

Trainer Kevin Kemp will add winkers to smart two-year-old Plumaro's race day gear after problems with her blinkers.  Read more »

Capacity field for Group 1 Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 11:32am

Flamberge will carry the No.1 saddlecloth in a capacity field for the Oakleigh Plate after weights were raised when Chautauqua was not an acceptor.  Read more »

Field of 11 for Group One Futurity Stakes

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 10:43am

A field of 11 has been declared for the Group One Futurity Stakes which includes two three-year-olds.  Read more »

Chatauqua to miss Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 9:08am

Weights for the Group One Oakleigh Plate will rise 1.5 kilograms with Chautauqua a non-runner.  Read more »

Hefty penalty for bookmaker William Hill

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:58am

British bookmaker William Hill will have to pay STG6.2 million in penalties for breaching anti-money laundering and social responsibility regulations.  Read more »

First acceptors taken for Flemington G1s

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 6:47pm

A host of big names remain in contention for autumn Group One races at Flemington after first acceptances but there have been some notable omissions as well.  Read more »

Simon Morrish suspended by RAD Board

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 6:27pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has handed out a suspension and a fine to Ballarat-based trainer Simon Morrish.  Read more »

Efforts ramp up to get Winx to England

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 6:06pm

English racing officials are in Australia ramping up efforts to convince the connections of Winx to take her to the northern hemisphere.  Read more »

Mighty Boss to take on older horses again

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 5:26pm

Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss is set to take on older horses again in the Group One Futurity Stakes after an eye-catching return in the C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Daysee Doom set for comeback in Millie Fox

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 5:20pm

Ron Quinton is confident quality mare Daysee Doom can make an impressive comeback in the Millie Fox Stakes on her way to the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Long Leaf favourite in open Blue Diamond

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 4:39pm

After drawing barrier seven in the Blue Diamond Stakes, Long Leaf has been promoted to outright favouritism for the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ace High continues Group One path

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 4:20pm

Dual Group One winner Ace High will continue his build-up to further Classic glory when he runs in the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Mick Price looks to Sydney with Seabrook

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 4:08pm

The Mick Price-trained filly Seabrook is scheduled to have her next start in the Reisling Stakes in Sydney after failing to make the Blue Diamond Stakes field.  Read more »

Slipper dream on line for Royal Witness

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 3:15pm

John Sargent will know whether his Golden Slipper dream is still alive with Royal Witness after the colt has a second crack at maiden win at Canterbury.  Read more »

No Diamond joy for Hayes with Seberate

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 2:39pm

Seberate has missed out on a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes but can gain some minor consolation for connections at Caulfield.  Read more »

NSW jockey banned for five years

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 2:12pm

NSW jockey Terry Green has been banned for five years after pleading guilty to a breach of the drug rules.  Read more »

Crack me Up has easy trial

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 1:28pm

Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up has not been overly extended in a Doomben barrier trial in the lead-up to another Sydney campaign.  Read more »

Long Leaf favourite for G1 Blue Diamond

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 10:44am

Long Leaf is the favourite in an open market for the $1.5 million Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bons Away impressing ahead of G1 sprint

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 9:33am

Trainer Aaron Purcell will saddle up two runners in the Group One Oakleigh Plate including Bons Away who will tackle the race first-up from a spell.  Read more »

Music Magnate wins trial ahead of Dubai

Monday 19 February 2018, 6:25pm

Music Magnate has scored an emphatic win in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of his bid for international success in Dubai.  Read more »

Brave Smash installed Futurity favourite

Monday 19 February 2018, 5:53pm

The Darren Weir-trained Brave Smash has been installed the early favourite in an all-in market for the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Michael Costa on a winning roll

Monday 19 February 2018, 5:02pm

Trainer Michael Costa is hoping his recent run of success will encourage more Queensland owners to send him horses.  Read more »

Shinn cleared over Star Sensation ride

Monday 19 February 2018, 4:55pm

Jockey Blake Shinn has been cleared of any integrity concerns over one of his rides but Racing NSW stewards have told him he made an error of judgment.  Read more »

Pierata's biggest test in Hobartville

Monday 19 February 2018, 4:02pm

Magic Millions Guineas winner Pierata will face his biggest test when he steps out in the Group Two Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Lady Horseowner a late entry for Diamond

Monday 19 February 2018, 2:34pm

Unbeaten filly Lady Horseowner has been paid up as a late entry for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Chautauqua nominated for Oakleigh Plate

Monday 19 February 2018, 1:29pm

Chautauqua is one of 23 nominations for the Group One Oakleigh Plate while the entries also include the past two winners of the 1100m-handicap.  Read more »

Zahra to ride Prairie Fire in Blue Diamond

Monday 19 February 2018, 12:12pm

Mark Zahra has been released from the ride on Plague Stone in the Blue Diamond to stick with Prairie Fire in the $1.5 million Group One race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Group One winner Invader to stand at Aquis

Monday 19 February 2018, 12:02pm

ATC Sires' Produce Stakes winner Invader will stand at Aquis Farm in partnership with Phoenix Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Veteran jockey Ted Durcan retires

Monday 19 February 2018, 9:13am

Classic-winning jockey Ted Durcan has announced his retirement after 25 years in the saddle.  Read more »

Five jockeys involved in Hobart fall

Sunday 18 February 2018, 8:52pm

David Pires, one of five jockeys taken to hospital after a fall at the Hobart races, has come off worst with a fractured hip.  Read more »

Jenny Graham has two Championship runners

Sunday 18 February 2018, 6:29pm

Popular local trainer Jenny Graham has trained the trifecta in the first Country Championship qualifying heat at Port Macquarie.  Read more »

She Will Reign's Oakleigh weight issue

Sunday 18 February 2018, 5:35pm

The nominations for the Oakleigh Plate will tell trainer Gary Portelli if She Will Reign gets enough weight for Ben Melham to ride in the Group One sprint.  Read more »

G1 winner Takedown on comeback trail

Sunday 18 February 2018, 5:26pm

Trainer Gary Moore believes the new training track at Rosehill will be beneficial as he plans Group One winner Takedown's return to racing.  Read more »