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Bowman named world's best jockey

Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:30am

Hugh Bowman has been named as the world's best jockey - the first Australian to win the award.  Read more »

Kiwis take early lead in Origin

Friday 8 December 2017, 6:49pm

New Zealand has taken the early lead in the Origin jockeys series in Brisbane with a first and a second on the first of three days at Doomben.  Read more »

Countercurrent on notice to perform

Friday 8 December 2017, 6:28pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker says Countercurrent has to win her first start in Sydney at Rosehill to have any chance of qualifying for the Magic Millions race day.  Read more »

Mornington seeks first Australian success

Friday 8 December 2017, 5:32pm

English import Mornington is considered a strong chance to win for the first time in Australia as one of Chris Waller's seven contenders in a race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Thoroughbreds killed in California fire

Friday 8 December 2017, 5:10pm

An unknown number of thoroughbreds have died as the California wildfire hit the San Luis Rey training centre.  Read more »

Wet could delay Making Mayhem's return

Friday 8 December 2017, 5:08pm

A tendon injury has kept Making Mayhem on the sidelines for more than a year ahead of his possible return over 1000m at Pakenham.  Read more »

King Of The North deserves metro chance

Friday 8 December 2017, 4:38pm

Caloundra galloper King Of The North's first-up win on his home track has earned him a crack at a top class two-year-old field at Doomben.  Read more »

Single Bullet aims for Magic Millions shot

Friday 8 December 2017, 4:28pm

Gary Portelli is giving Single Bullet two opportunities to earn a trip to the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, starting with a race against older horses at Rosehill.  Read more »

Eurell expects good run from Fontein Lad

Friday 8 December 2017, 4:22pm

Trainer Greg Eurell has been delighted with Fontein Lad since his last-start second at Cranbourne and expects a good showing from the gelding at Pakenham.  Read more »

Eawase seeks to emulate Mum's magic moment

Friday 8 December 2017, 3:24pm

Eawase, the first foal to race from 2011 Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Karuta Queen, will take a significant step towards emulating her mother at Rosehill.  Read more »

Burning Front aiming for Gold at Pakenham

Friday 8 December 2017, 2:51pm

Burning Front will be out to snap a six-race winless run when he heads to Pakenham for another lucrative race restricted to VOBIS Gold nominated horses.  Read more »

Guy partnership have city double chance

Friday 8 December 2017, 2:38pm

The father and son training partnership of Bryan and Daniel Guy has a chance for its first metropolitan Saturday-class double at Doomben.  Read more »

Carey hopes for longshot in Pakenham Cup

Friday 8 December 2017, 1:54pm

Khartoum may have only won a maiden at Bendigo but his trainer Pat Carey sees the 2500 metres of the Pakenham Cup suiting the stayer.  Read more »

Apprentice English earns Steel Zip ride

Friday 8 December 2017, 12:59pm

Trainer Pat Duff has rewarded country apprentice Hannah English for her hard work with the ride on veteran Steel Zip at Doomben.  Read more »

Stumbling block for Hokkaido at Pakenham

Friday 8 December 2017, 12:47pm

Noel Callow will be reunited with Hokkaido when the gelding runs in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham.  Read more »

Orman chases more wins for Edmonds stable

Friday 8 December 2017, 10:27am

In-form jockey James Orman is keen to convert a midweek winner for Toby Edmonds into a stakes victory for the trainer at Doomben.  Read more »

Teenage jockey Kennedy in stunning win

Friday 8 December 2017, 9:43am

Rising teenage jumps jockey Jack Kennedy has had to use all his skills to stay on in a race at Clonmel which he eventually won.  Read more »

Ef Troop, Sunlight star in GCoast trials

Friday 8 December 2017, 8:59am

Two-year-olds Ef Troop and Sunlight have signalled they will be forces to be reckoned with in the Magic Millions Classic after strong trials at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Brave Song comeback under threat

Thursday 7 December 2017, 5:58pm

Three-year-old colt Brave Song may have his new campaign delayed because of an awkward draw and forecast rain.  Read more »

Chris Waller cautious on newcomer Charge

Thursday 7 December 2017, 5:05pm

Chris Waller has adopted a wait-and-see approach for the latest two-year-old to step out for his stable.  Read more »

Invincible Al chasing back-to-back wins

Thursday 7 December 2017, 4:55pm

Invincible Al was successful in a race on the 2016 Pakenham Cup day program and will be chasing another victory at this year's meeting.  Read more »

A look at the Gr 1 Kingston Town Classic

Thursday 7 December 2017, 4:16pm

Key facts about the final Australian Group One race for 2017, the 1800m Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Dry track a key to Emphasis improvement

Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:58pm

Toowoomba galloper Emphasis is set to turn around a last-start worst-career run when he returns to drier conditions in the Listed Brisbane Handicap.  Read more »

Sadler to plead guilty to conduct charge

Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:49pm

Trainer John Sadler will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on an improper conduct charge.  Read more »

Long wait almost over for Angela Davies

Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:40pm

Gosford trainer Angela Davies is hoping injury-prone gelding Waitandwatch can finally make it back to the races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Devastated jockey rides in tribute to mate

Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:26pm

Former Canberra apprentice Rachel Hunt faces an emotional ride on Highly Geared at Rosehill, where the mare races to honour jockey Samara Johnson.  Read more »

Baster out to add Cup to Tulloch Lodge run

Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:21pm

Jockey Stephen Baster will try to add the Pakenham Cup to his recent success for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.  Read more »

Lindop returns to roots for Origin series

Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:36pm

Leading South Australian rider Clare Lindop has explained why she is riding for Victoria in the Origin Jockey Series in Queensland.  Read more »

Transfer Allowance aims for better finish

Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:24pm

Trainer Peter Roche would be delighted with a top-five finish in the Pakenham Cup with his only horse in training.  Read more »

Avdulla heads west for first Ascot rides

Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:14pm

Jockey Brenton Avdulla heads to Perth for his first Ascot appearance when he rides second favourite It's Somewhat in the Group One Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s 2yo Hcp at Rosehill…

Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:01pm

Some strong female families are behind this field of juveniles, including the first foal to race from Karuta Queen!  Read more »

Gollan can't split trio in Listed Just Now

Thursday 7 December 2017, 12:26pm

Premier trainer Tony Gollan says he can't split his three runners in the Listed Just Now Quality at Doomben.  Read more »

Magic Millions Guineas aim for Bel Sonic

Thursday 7 December 2017, 11:38am

Lightly raced three-year-old Bel Sonic will be out to enhance his Magic Millions Guineas prospects when runs at Pakenham.  Read more »

Rodd in Doomben call-up for Blue Book ride

Thursday 7 December 2017, 11:37am

International jockey Michael Rodd will be the replacement rider for unbeaten two-year-old Blue Book at Doomben.  Read more »

Hayley Turned faces inquiry over betting

Thursday 7 December 2017, 8:29am

Hayley Turner will front a disciplinary hearing after being found to have a betting account while still licensed as a jockey.  Read more »

Zac Purton wins HK Jockeys Challenge

Thursday 7 December 2017, 6:43am

Ex-pat Australian Zac Purton has won the Hong Kong International Jockeys Challenge at Happy Valley.  Read more »

Connections toast New York after win

Thursday 7 December 2017, 6:23am

Toast Of New York has made a triumphant return to action at Lingfield after three years.  Read more »

Scream Park in frame for Karaka Classic

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:57pm

New Zealand-bred colt Scream Park has ticked off his maiden at Warwick Farm, the first step towards a return home for the inaugural Karaka Million 3YO Classic.  Read more »

Qld trainer strikes more paydirt in Sydney

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:35pm

Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson has launched another successful raid on a Warwick Farm midweek meeting.  Read more »

Darabad ready for Pakenham Cup challenge

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:14pm

Robbie Laing says a gelding operation had a long-lasting effect on former French stayer Darabad who is set to run in the Pakenham Cup.  Read more »

Lisdoonvarna ploughs through W Farm wet

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:07pm

Three-year-old filly Lisdoonvarna has another win under her belt after an impressive return to form at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Ipswich wins for Jackson Murphy, Zoe White

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 4:27pm

Jackson Murphy and Zoe White, tipped to be Brisbane's leading apprentices next season, have posted wins at Ipswich.  Read more »

Pakenham race next on Our Bottino's agenda

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 3:39pm

After missing runs in both the Kilmore Cup and Port Fairy Cup because of the weather, Our Bottino is scheduled to have his next start at Pakenham over 1600m.  Read more »

Jungle Edge ticking boxes for Pakenham run

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 3:22pm

Jungle Edge only needs a clear result from a blood test to take his place in a 1200m handicap at Pakenham.  Read more »

Provincial Championship winner to return

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 2:46pm

Reigning Provincial Championship winner Maryore is set for a one-off run for new trainer Joe Ible at Rosehill before spelling to focus on an autumn campaign.  Read more »

Queensland has most luck in Origin draw

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 2:36pm

Queensland has had some luck in the draw for the Origin jockeys' challenge with Matt McGillivray on a short-priced favourite in the second heat.  Read more »

McGillivray keeps plum Brisbane Hcp ride

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 2:11pm

Matt McGillivray has been rewarded for his commitment to trainer Liam Birchley with the Brisbane Handicap ride on Villiers Stakes-bound Crack Me Up.  Read more »

Willi Willi to begin campaign at Pakenham

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 12:29pm

Lightly raced gelding Willi Willi has shown promise in his six starts and is scheduled to begin his latest campaign in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham.  Read more »

Highly Geared runs for Kirkup at Rosehill

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 10:46am

Highly Geared will run for trainer Garry Kirkup at Rosehill as he recovers from serious injuries suffered in a car accident.  Read more »

Qld trainers want action on stayers

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:47am

Queensland trainers want an urgent meeting to solve issues which have led to a the lack of quality stayers in the state.  Read more »