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Apprentice Tayla Childs rides first winner
Melbourne
Friday 3 July 2020, 5:01pm
Apprentice jockey Tayla Childs has achieved the thrill of riding her first winner in a heat of the Rising Stars Series in Victoria at Bendigo. Read more »
McDonald suspension term shaved on appeal
Sydney
Friday 3 July 2020, 3:23pm
Reigning champion jockey James McDonald has had a riding suspension reduced by the Racing NSW Appeal panel Read more »
Malibu Style out to bounce back in Sprint
Melbourne
Friday 3 July 2020, 2:36pm
Eight-year-old gelding Malibu Style will be striving to win the Listed All-Victorian Sprint Series Final for the second straight year at Flemington. Read more »
Bazooka on trial for spring assignments
Sydney
Friday 3 July 2020, 1:10pm
Trainer David Payne has a healthy opinion of two-year-old Bazooka and is keen to use some races over the winter as a measuring stick for bigger goals. Read more »
Plein Ciel in form for Winter Champs Final
Melbourne
Friday 3 July 2020, 1:06pm
Plein Ciel has performed well in two Winter Championship Series heats and trainer Danny O'Brien believes he is poised to do likewise in the Final at Flemington. Read more »
De Grawin defies science, chases hat-trick
Sydney
Friday 3 July 2020, 1:02pm
Lightly raced filly De Grawin will chase her third win in succession at Randwick, a venue that provided a career highlight for her dam De Lightning Ridge. Read more »
Tony Gollan chases 50th Listed race win
Brisbane
Friday 3 July 2020, 11:05am
Talented filly Nicci's Spirit can give premier trainer Tony Gollan his 50th Listed race win in the Tattersall's Club Stakes. Read more »
Distance right for Fiesta in Bright Shadow
Brisbane
Friday 3 July 2020, 10:05am
Fiesta has a chance to add to her impressive record in feature races when she tackles the Listed Bright Shadow at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Final field of 16 declared for Epsom Derby
London
Friday 3 July 2020, 9:15am
Sixteen three-year-olds will take their place in their place in the Epsom Derby with Frankie Dettori's mount English King the favourite. Read more »
Banned Currie penalties reduced on appeal
Brisbane
Thursday 2 July 2020, 4:43pm
Disqualified trainer Ben Currie has had some penalties reduced on appeal but remains sidelined until other matters are resolved. Read more »
Toyz On Fire on target for Taj Rossi Final
Melbourne
Thursday 2 July 2020, 4:06pm
After two encouraging performances to start her career, Toyz On Fire will be trying to secure black-type in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final at Flemington. Read more »
Top country trainer weighing up city shift
Sydney
Thursday 2 July 2020, 1:33pm
Coronavirus restrictions prompted country trainer Matt Dunn to house a small string of horses in Sydney, a necessity that could lead to a more permanent move. Read more »
Vassilator to make headway in Winter final
Melbourne
Thursday 2 July 2020, 1:06pm
Disappointed with Vassilator's antics of carrying his head high, trainer Colin Little has returned to using a training aid before racing at Flemington. Read more »
Moroney team set to aim up at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 2 July 2020, 1:01pm
Milwaukee will be out to snap a year-long absence from the winners' circle in the All Victorian Sprint Series Final. Read more »
Dependable winter banker for Tulloch Lodge
Sydney
Thursday 2 July 2020, 11:40am
Co-trainer Adrian Bott is confident the stable has found the right race for Mr Dependable who chases his first win of the preparation at Randwick. Read more »
Lucy out to extend Eagle Farm excellence
Brisbane
Thursday 2 July 2020, 11:29am
Love You Lucy will try to maintain her unbeaten record at Eagle Farm in the Listed Bright Shadow. Read more »
Draw goes Plutocrat's way in Listed 2YO
Brisbane
Thursday 2 July 2020, 10:23am
Promising filly Plutocrat has barrier one in the Listed Tattersall's Club Stakes after a run of bad draws at her four race starts. Read more »
Le Gai Soleil makes it three-straight wins
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 5:42pm
Promising filly Le Gai Soleil has made it three-straight wins this preparation with her first city victory on the Kensington track at Randwick. Read more »
Aysar leaves Hayes smiling at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 5:20pm
Lindsay Park co-trainer Ben Hayes felt relieved after Aysar posted an impressive win in the Ladbrokes Back Yourself Handicap at Sandown. Read more »
Best Stone set for her return at Randwick
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 4:32pm
After winning twice at the end of her previous preparation, three-year-old filly Best Stone will try to continue her winning way when she resumes at Randwick. Read more »
AFL coach turns his hand to horse training
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 4:19pm
Long-time AFL coach Denis Pagan has long held the ambition of training racehorses, and he will have his first runner when Johnny Get Angry starts at Flemington. Read more »
Ready To Bolt continues a family tradition
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 3:37pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida has trained Ready To Bolt to win at Doomben to continue his run of success for his long time owners the McLean family. Read more »
Vics banned from upcoming NSW horse sales
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 2:59pm
Upcoming horse sales in NSW will proceed as normal without Victorian vendors, vendor staff, vets and bloodstock agents being in attendance. Read more »
Master Jamie must overcome heavy weight
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 2:07pm
Rockhampton three-year-old Master Jamie must carry the biggest weight in 23 years to win on a Brisbane racetrack if he is to be triumphant at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Victoria Star set for Winter Champ Final
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 1:31pm
Trainer Greg Eurell says Victoria Star heads into the Winter Championship Series Final in great shape despite not having raced for five weeks. Read more »
Owners in Vic hotspots banned from tracks
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 1:05pm
Owners living in Victorian COVID-19 hotspots will be banned from attending race meetings throughout the state until the pandemic is back under control. Read more »
Ron Stewart back riding after fall at home
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 11:47am
Group One-winning Queensland jockey Ron Stewart will resume riding at Eagle Farm after a three month break following a fall at his home in March. Read more »
Gerald Ryan to test filly at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 11:31am
Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan admits he is throwing filly Zero To Hundred in the "deep end" by targeting a stakes race in just her second start. Read more »
Minimum prize money restored for Vic races
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 June 2020, 6:02pm
Racing Victoria will restore minimum prize money levels from August and the majority of feature spring races will carry the same prize purses as 2019. Read more »
Trainer records overdue win at Ballarat
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 June 2020, 4:58pm
After almost 25 years out of the winners enclosure, Terang based trainer Noel Richards has watched his horse Niamh Chinn Oir win at Ballarat. Read more »
Sircconi set for back up run at Flemington
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 June 2020, 3:54pm
After a brave effort at his first try at 2000m, Sircconi will revert to 1600m when he runs in the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final at Flemington. Read more »
Vic COVID-19 spike troubles Valley chief
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 June 2020, 2:46pm
The spike in coronavirus numbers in Victoria is concerning for Moonee Valley chief executive Michael Browell and the club's Cox Plate planning. Read more »
Hong Kong career beckons for Ilovemyself
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 June 2020, 2:03pm
Trainer Greg Eurell has confirmed stakes winning two-year-old Ilovemyself has been sold to do his future racing in Hong Kong. Read more »
Sydney jockey COVID test returns negative
Sydney
Tuesday 30 June 2020, 12:25pm
A NSW metropolitan jockey sent for COVID testing after displaying flu like symptoms has tested negative. Read more »
Golden Slipper winner Danzero dies at 28
Sydney
Monday 29 June 2020, 6:09pm
The 1994 Golden Slipper winner Danzero has died at Victoria's Rosemont Stud, aged 28. Read more »
Winter Championship trio in return battle
Melbourne
Monday 29 June 2020, 4:59pm
The placegetters from the 2019 Winter Championship have been nominated for a return clash in the Listed race at Flemington. Read more »
Emerging Victorian sire Fighting Sun dies
Melbourne
Monday 29 June 2020, 4:16pm
Regarded as a Golden Slipper contender during his racing days before injury forced him out, Fighting Sun has died after a colic attack at Sun Stud. Read more »
Further tests planned for Harbour Views
Melbourne
Monday 29 June 2020, 2:00pm
After failing as favourite at Caulfield, Harbour Views is undergoing further test to rule out any respiratory issues. Read more »
Japanese star shares top billing for Plate
Sydney
Monday 29 June 2020, 1:58pm
One of Japan's best four-year-old mares has been promoted to favouritism for the WS Cox Plate after winning the Takarazuka Kinen. Read more »
Pat Hyland retires after successful career
Melbourne
Monday 29 June 2020, 12:45pm
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey and successful trainer Pat Hyland has called an end to his career in racing. Read more »
McDonald to appeal three-week riding ban
Sydney
Monday 29 June 2020, 12:01pm
James McDonald says he will appeal a three-week suspension for his ride on a beaten favourite, describing the penalty as "very harsh". Read more »
Magical makes effortless return to racing
Dublin
Monday 29 June 2020, 11:04am
Trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Seamus Heffernan capped a successful weekend of racing at the Curragh when Magical won the Group One Pretty Polly Stakes. Read more »
Santiago a chance for English Derby start
London
Monday 29 June 2020, 10:38am
Irish Derby winner Santiago is a possibility for the English Derby despite a quick turnaround from his Curragh triumph. Read more »
Way To Paris lands overdue Group One win
Paris
Monday 29 June 2020, 10:20am
Seven-year-old Way To Paris has broken through at racing's elite level in winning the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Read more »
Sargent relief as Brandenburg stays put
Sydney
Sunday 28 June 2020, 3:05pm
Trainer John Sargent believes the sky is the limit for Brandenburg this spring after his owners rejected international offers to keep the colt on home soil. Read more »
Williams in seven-win Melbourne title lead
Melbourne
Sunday 28 June 2020, 2:20pm
Striving for his ninth Melbourne jockeys' premiership, Craig Williams heads into the final month of the season with a seven-win lead in the title race. Read more »
Stable plots familiar path for Away Game
Melbourne
Sunday 28 June 2020, 1:20pm
Tough filly Away Game has returned to work with her trainers planning a spring campaign that brought Group One success last year with a stablemate. Read more »
Spring doubt on Aust-owned Curragh winners
Sydney
Sunday 28 June 2020, 12:45pm
Two horses owned by Lloyd Williams have won at the Irish Derby meeting but trainer Joseph O'Brien is not sure if they will figure during the Australian spring. Read more »
Stake money measure of Newnham's season
Sydney
Sunday 28 June 2020, 11:55am
Nearing the end of his best season, Mark Newnham is hoping his current crop of yearlings can unearth an heir apparent to departed star Shadow Hero. Read more »
Qld handicapper Lester Grimmett to retire
Brisbane
Sunday 28 June 2020, 11:12am
Long-serving Queensland handicapper Lester Grimmett will retire after 50 years of service to the racing industry. Read more »