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Hope and Riordan to the fore at Sandown

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 5:47pm

Apprentice jockeys Tahlia Hope and Liam Riordan have ridden half the card at Sandown, claiming their maiden metropolitan doubles.  Read more »

Fickle Folly ready to return from setback

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 4:53pm

Trainer Sue Grills will bring Fickle Folly to Randwick for the resumption of a plan to secure black-type for the mare following a last-start setback.  Read more »

Nyssa Burrells remains stable in hospital

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 4:29pm

Apprentice Nyssa Burrells remains in a stable condition in Liverpool Hospital after a fall in which she suffered a brain bleed.  Read more »

Clockwork Orange to chase black-type

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 4:14pm

There are few better bred horses in Australia than Clockwork Orange and trainer Toby Edmonds believes the mare can still win a stakes race.  Read more »

McGarrett lands Sandown debut for Hughes

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 4:04pm

In-form apprentice Tahlia Hope has guided first starter McGarrett to victory at Sandown for trainer Tom Hughes.  Read more »

Trainer outed for a year over cobalt

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 3:42pm

Trainer John Sprague has been outed for 12 months after Racing NSW stewards found him guilty over a high cobalt level in one of his horses.  Read more »

Royal Applause chasing fourth-straight win

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 3:12pm

The Symon Wilde-trained Royal Applause will be out to continue a successful preparation when she lines up in an 1800m race for fillies and mares at Caulfield.  Read more »

Canyonero seeks maiden on path to Slipper

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 2:50pm

Canyonero can prove to his trainer Mark Newnham he will be a worthy Golden Slipper candidate when he lines up at Randwick.  Read more »

Darren Weir charged for late Night's Watch

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 2:26pm

Australia's leading trainer Darren Weir has been charged with failing to present Night's Watch in time to race at Doomben.  Read more »

Bridget Grylls keeps key ride on Boom Girl

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 12:50pm

Bridget Grylls' hard work for the Chris Meagher stable has helped her retain the ride on promising filly Boom Girl at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

McEvoy duo confirmed for Millions

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 11:24am

The Tony McEvoy-trained Sunlight will have a final Magic Millions hit-out at the Gold Coast and stablemate Crockett is still headed to the Classic.  Read more »

More scheduling changes because of heat

Wednesday 3 January 2018, 8:51am

Racing Victoria has made further scheduling changes because of the forecast hot weather with a picnic meeting abandoned and a provincial meeting rescheduled.  Read more »

Caulfield options for Royal Applause

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 6:14pm

Royal Applause holds nominations in three Caulfield races as she prepares to chase a fourth-straight win of the preparation.  Read more »

Picaro on trial for rich NZ assignment

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 5:49pm

Debutant Picaro will put his credentials for New Zealand's richest race on the line when he runs at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Vega Magic to be set for Goodwood defence

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 5:37pm

The Lindsay Park big guns are back in work preparing for their autumn targets with the exception of star sprinter Vega Magic.  Read more »

Caulfield meeting moved back a day

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 4:55pm

Racing Victoria has announced programming changes because of predicted hot weather, including moving the Caulfield meeting a day later.  Read more »

Fullazaboot wins trial on way to Millions

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 4:51pm

The Stuart Kendrick-trained Fullazaboot has won a barrier trial ahead of his tilt at the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

First Group One win sinking in for Bayliss

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 3:46pm

Jake Bayliss could look to a longer stint in New Zealand next season to chase a jockeys' premiership after his recent success across the Tasman.  Read more »

Gawler meeting rescheduled due to heat

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 3:30pm

Officials have made an early call to move a Gawler metropolitan race meeting back a day due to the forecast of hot weather.  Read more »

Apprentice remains in ICU after fall

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 3:29pm

Apprentice Nyssa Burrells is still in an induced coma after suffering injuries in a fall at Warwick Farm jump-outs.  Read more »

McEvoy Trusting he has a future stayer

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 2:01pm

A Sandown race over 1600m is the ideal starting point for Tan Tat Trusting with his new trainer Tony McEvoy confident he will appreciate a longer trip in time.  Read more »

Faugheen still on for Champion Hurdle

Tuesday 2 January 2018, 9:49am

Leading owner Rich Ricci remains hopeful Faugheen can bid to regain his crown in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Parthesia outstays her rivals in the Bagot

Monday 1 January 2018, 6:34pm

Darren Weir's plan to set Parthesia for the Listed Bagot Handicap has paid off at Flemington.  Read more »

Prince Cheri nails double for John O'Shea

Monday 1 January 2018, 6:19pm

Prince Cheri has found a new lease of life as a nine-year-old, winning the Listed Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky holds on in Standish Hcp

Monday 1 January 2018, 5:45pm

The Robbie Laing-trained sprinter Lord Of The Sky has returned to winning form claiming the Group Three Standish Handicap first-up at Flemington.  Read more »

Jake Bayliss wins Group One Railway

Monday 1 January 2018, 5:34pm

Australian jockey Jake Bayliss' decision to ply his trade in New Zealand has paid off with Group One glory on Volpe Veloce in the Railway at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Takewing flies home to snap losing streak

Monday 1 January 2018, 5:03pm

Injury-plagued gelding Takewing has claimed a long awaited win for trainer Jason Coyle and jockey Jess Taylor.  Read more »

Snitzel Day wins maiden on protest

Monday 1 January 2018, 4:04pm

Blake Shinn on Snitzel Day has successfully protested against Koby Jennings on Mascot at Randwick.  Read more »

Wise Hero gives Thornton Flemington first

Monday 1 January 2018, 3:12pm

A front-running ride on Wise Hero has given apprentice Stephanie Thornton her first winner at Flemington.  Read more »

Savacool wins in tight Randwick finish

Monday 1 January 2018, 2:55pm

Promising filly Savacool has given Sydney's leading trainer Chris Waller his first victory of the year in opening race at Randwick.  Read more »

Crossing The Abbey a first for Tim Hughes

Monday 1 January 2018, 2:23pm

Pakenham trainer Tim Hughes has celebrated his first city winner with Crossing The Abbey at Flemington.  Read more »

Two trial choices for Fullazaboot

Monday 1 January 2018, 1:45pm

Magic Millions contender Fullazaboot will trial at either the Sunshine Coast or Deagon this week after missing a race at Doomben.  Read more »

Jockey Steve Drowne retires a winner

Monday 1 January 2018, 9:25am

British jockey Steve Drowne has ended his 27-riding career on a high with victory in his final race at Lingfield.  Read more »

Dubai option for Music Magnate

Sunday 31 December 2017, 5:39pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker has flagged the Group One Al Quoz Sprint as an option for classy sprinter Music Magnate.  Read more »

Miss Wonderland has a shot at G3 Standish

Sunday 31 December 2017, 4:33pm

Trainer David Brideoake is relying on Miss Wonderland's straight track ability in the Standish Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Neil Jenkinson a winner for Matt Dunn

Sunday 31 December 2017, 3:28pm

Bloodstock agent Neil Jenkinson has again shown his value for trainer Matt Dunn with care To Think's win in the Buffering Quality.  Read more »

Prince Cheri assumes vital role for O'Shea

Sunday 31 December 2017, 3:09pm

Former French stayer Prince Cheri has played an important part in John O'Shea's return as an individual trainer following his senior role at Godolphin.  Read more »

Fresh Anthemoessa set for Gold Coast trip

Sunday 31 December 2017, 2:44pm

After running second at her first two starts, Anthemoessa is set to head to the Gold Coast and run for $2 million in the Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic.  Read more »

Tony Vasil has nomination ban lifted

Sunday 31 December 2017, 2:19pm

Muliple Group One-winning trainer Tony Vasil has runners again in his own name after having his nomination ban lifted.  Read more »

Bagot Handicap trip ideal for Bint El Bedu

Sunday 31 December 2017, 1:46pm

Trainer Mick Price expects lightly raced stayer Bint El Bedu to relish the rise to 2800m of the Bagot Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Double for Thompson and a suspension

Sunday 31 December 2017, 1:38pm

At his first meeting back following a suspension at Sandown, apprentice Ben Thompson has landed a double before again falling foul of Racing Victoria stewards.  Read more »

Katy's Daughter to miss Magic Millions

Sunday 31 December 2017, 1:00pm

Katy's Daughter has a knee chip and will need an operation meaning she will miss the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Corey Brown clear to chase huge pay day

Sunday 31 December 2017, 12:23pm

A two-day reduction in a suspension from Doomben means jockey Corey Brown can chase a huge pay day at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Talisman helps Forster win with Someday

Saturday 30 December 2017, 6:20pm

Desleigh Forster believes a special talisman given to her for Christmas has helped Someday cause an upset in the $300,000 Bernborough Hcp.  Read more »

Sweet recovery for Sugar Bella at Randwick

Saturday 30 December 2017, 6:14pm

Sugar Bella has won at Randwick, a fortnight after the mare was a late scratching after fractious pre-race behaviour sidelined Kerrin McEvoy.  Read more »

Steve Smith a winner at Randwick

Saturday 30 December 2017, 5:50pm

Australia's Test captain Steve Smith has been part of a draw at the MCG and a win at Randwick with Hogmanay.  Read more »

Pierata chases huge pay day

Saturday 30 December 2017, 5:45pm

Pierata's Doomben win means he can earn his connections $1.7 million in prize money and a bonus payment if he wins the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

All Stand wins Highway Handicap

Saturday 30 December 2017, 5:37pm

All Stand has carried a famous set of colours in his Highway Handicap win at Randwick.  Read more »

Music Magnate on song in comeback victory

Saturday 30 December 2017, 5:22pm

Music Magnate has made a successful comeback in the Christmas Classic to give trainer Bjorn Baker the ideal gift on his return from a family holiday to Hawaii.  Read more »

Sandown win gives Ozi Choice a hat-trick

Saturday 30 December 2017, 5:14pm

Following wins at Morphettville and Caulfield, Ozi Choice now has a victory at Sandown to his credit and is in line for a trip to the Gold Coast.  Read more »