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Henry Plumptre to join Cambridge Stud

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:43am

Godolphin's former Australian managing director Henry Plumptre will join New Zealand's Cambridge Stud as chief executive.  Read more »

Daniel Northey injured in track fall

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:21am

Jockey Daniel Northey has suffered suspected pelvic injuries in a trackwork incident at Scone.  Read more »

Marsha sold for European record

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 8:53am

Group One-winning mare Marsha has been bought by Coolmore for a European auction record six million guineas at Tattersalls.  Read more »

It's Somewhat on target for Kingston Town

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 6:59am

Kingston Town Stakes second favourite It's Somewhat has had the ideal preparation ahead of the Group One race over 1800m at Ascot.  Read more »

A Showdown looms for 2YOs at Caulfield

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:39pm

After squaring off in the boxing ring a real Showdown looms on the racetrack for trainers Troy Corstens and Henry Dwyer.  Read more »

Hunter studs up in arms over mine decision

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:32pm

The NSW government has renewed an underground exploration licence at the Drayton South site in the Upper Hunter, while ruling out an open-cut mine.  Read more »

Trainer Garry Kirkup undergoes 2nd surgery

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:05pm

Canberra trainer Garry Kirkup has undergone a second abdominal surgery for injuries he suffered in a car accident in which his partner Samara Johnson died.  Read more »

$1 million The Showdown set for Caulfield

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:34pm

A new $1 million race for two-year-olds will be the feature of the fifth annual Victorian Owners and Breeders Raceday at Caulfield.  Read more »

The Showdown a great initiative: Dwyer

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:33pm

A new $1 million race will be the highlight for the fifth annual Victorian Owners and Breeders Incentive Scheme race day at Caulfield in 2019.  Read more »

Newnham aims newcomer at Magic Millions

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:04pm

Mark Newnham will unveil debutante Carnina at Rosehill for the first of two possible attempts to qualify for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

The Tin Man withdrawn from HK Sprint

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 3:40pm

English horse The Tin Man has been taken out of the Hong Kong International Sprint after arriving with a temperature.  Read more »

Grey Lion out to break through at Pakenham

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 2:47pm

The Pakenham Cup will be import Grey Lion's latest chance to break through for his first Australian win after his last-start third in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Lake Lugarno has third crack at metro win

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 2:17pm

Lake Lugarno will make the trip from Forbes to Sydney for the third time in search of a long-awaited metropolitan win for veteran trainer Barry Molloy.  Read more »

Scott Jones out of coma after gas blast

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 1:58pm

Lismore Turf Club manager Scott Jones is out of an induced coma about two weeks after suffering burns to 45 per cent of his body in a blast at the racecourse.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart favourite for Perth G1

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 1:05pm

Black Heart Bart is favourite to claim his sixth Group One win in the weight-for-age Kingston Town Stakes in Perth after a close second in the Railway Stakes.  Read more »

Jones fatal fall an accident: stewards

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 12:49pm

Racing NSW stewards have concluded the Warialda fall in which popular country jockey Darren Jones suffered fatal injuries, was an accident.  Read more »

International jockeys' championships in HK

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 11:48am

A look at the 12 jockeys taking part in the International Jockeys' Championship in Hong Kong, including Australian Hugh Bowman.  Read more »

Setback for star NZer Gingernuts

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 8:54am

Triple Group One winner Gingernuts has had a setback after surgery to repair a broken pastern.  Read more »

Randwick to host second Chinese Festival

Monday 4 December 2017, 6:22pm

The Chinese Festival will again be held at Randwick, coinciding with the possible return of Winx.  Read more »

Jamie Kah called up for NZ jockeys' series

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:58pm

South Australian jockey Jamie Kah will replace the suspended Blake Shinn in the Jockeys' World Cup Prelude in New Zealand.  Read more »

Chris Waller happy with Tom Melbourne

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:49pm

Tom Melbourne's Group One efforts haven't always pleased punters but his trainer Chris Waller is happy with him ahead of the Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Markets released for big Sydney races

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:10pm

Markets have been released for feature races at Randwick during The Championships and the second running of The Everest.  Read more »

Portelli hoping for drying weather

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:00pm

Trainer Gary Portelli will keep an eye on the weather before committing Single Bullet to a start at Rosehill.  Read more »

Oncidium Ruler on target for Pakenham Cup

Monday 4 December 2017, 4:56pm

Trainer Mick Kent is expecting the 2500 metres of the Pakenham Cup to suit in-form stayer Oncidium Ruler.  Read more »

Rudy heads entries for Brisbane Handicap

Monday 4 December 2017, 3:38pm

Trainer Helen Page has confirmed stable star Rudy will run exclusively in Brisbane this summer.  Read more »

Taylor Marshall gets suspension relief

Monday 4 December 2017, 2:47pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has shaved four meetings off a careless riding suspension incurred by apprentice Taylor Marshall.  Read more »

Vlad Duric claims first Singapore title

Monday 4 December 2017, 2:41pm

A winning double at the final meeting has cemented Australian Vlad Duric's first Singapore jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Fradd wins jockey series in Mauritius

Monday 4 December 2017, 9:52am

Brisbane rider Robbie Fradd has won an international jockeys' challenge in Mauritius representing his native South Africa.  Read more »

Jockey killed, partner injured in accident

Monday 4 December 2017, 9:48am

Canberra trainer Garry Kirkup remains in an induced coma after a car accident in which his partner, track rider and picnic jockey Samara Johnson, died.  Read more »

Spirit Of Boom Colt Flies On Debut

Monday 4 December 2017, 9:05am

Few missed the trial of the David Atkins-trained Jonker on the Beaumont track back on November 21, so it was no surprise that he was sent off an odds-on favourite at his career debut in Sunday's Max Lees Classic (900m) at Newcastle.  Read more »

Elliott forges ahead of Mullins

Monday 4 December 2017, 6:30am

Gordon Elliott is refusing to get carried away by talk of a first Irish trainers' title despite claiming all three Grade One winners at Fairyhouse.  Read more »

Jonker adds his name to Millions list

Sunday 3 December 2017, 5:55pm

Newcastle juvenile Jonker has made an impressive debut to stakes his claim for inclusion in the Magic Millions Classic field.  Read more »

Two winners for Patrick Moloney in NZ

Sunday 3 December 2017, 5:36pm

Victorian jockey Patrick Moloney has ridden a winner at each of the two meetings he rode at in New Zealand.  Read more »

Bosanova to dance through summer

Sunday 3 December 2017, 4:43pm

Gold Coast mare All Over Bosanova will have two runs this summer before she gets ready for a possible trip to Sydney.  Read more »

Bart ready for Kingston Town challenge

Sunday 3 December 2017, 4:36pm

Black Heart Bart has continued to please the Darren Weir stable and is ready to tackle the 1800m of the Kingston Town Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Gerald Ryan excited about Villiers

Sunday 3 December 2017, 4:30pm

Gerald Ryan's stable stalwart Red Excitement has whown he is back in the groove and will head to the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Wyong next stop for La Pomme De Pin

Sunday 3 December 2017, 2:41pm

The Wyong Magic Millions Classic in NSW is next on the agenda for talented Adelaide filly La Pomme De Pin, a dominant winner at Ballarat last start.  Read more »

Total Recall wins thriller at Newbury

Sunday 3 December 2017, 11:53am

Total Recall has given trainer Willie Mullins a win to savour in the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury.  Read more »

NSW favourite for jockeys origin series

Sunday 3 December 2017, 10:51am

NSW has been installed the early favourite for the Origin Jockeys Challenge in Queensland.  Read more »

Viddora finally gets Group One win

Saturday 2 December 2017, 8:42pm

South Australian mare Viddora has claimed an overdue Group One win in the Winterbottom Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Kim Waugh makes smart call on Uptown Lad

Saturday 2 December 2017, 6:39pm

Kim Waugh's decision not to scratch Uptown Lad from the last at Rosehill due to a heavy track has paid off as the gelding romped to victory.  Read more »

Monsieur Gustave wins George Moore

Saturday 2 December 2017, 6:33pm

Vastly improved Monsieur Gustave has shown his usual fight to win his fourth straight stakes race, the Group Three George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Jungle Edge wins again in wet at Sandown

Saturday 2 December 2017, 6:04pm

Noted wet-track specialist Jungle Edge has sprinted to victory on a heavy track at Sandown, giving apprentice Georgina Cartwright her first city win.  Read more »

Egyptian Symbol makes her mark at Rosehill

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:55pm

Egyptian Symbol has begun her latest campaign in style, with a decisive Listed win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Testashadow shines to lift gloom

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:50pm

Testashadow heads to the Villiers Stakes at Randwick after the gelding reinvigorated his career with a timely victory in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pierata on course for big bonus

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:44pm

Sydney colt Pierata has shown connections were right in knocking back an offer for him by winning the first leg of a $500,000 treble series at Doomben.  Read more »

Miss Wonderland returns with Sandown win

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:02pm

Miss Wonderland has produced a powerful late finish to claim a first-up win on heavy ground at Sandown.  Read more »

Broadside delivers at Rosehill

Saturday 2 December 2017, 4:55pm

Broadside has come out of the pack to claim the Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill in his first start since he won the Newcastle Cup.  Read more »

Vinland impresses at a wet Sandown

Saturday 2 December 2017, 4:44pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained Vinland has raced to a dominant win on a heavy track at Sandown, earning high praise from his jockey Andrew Mallyon.  Read more »

Snowdens' filly too fast in Mode Plate

Saturday 2 December 2017, 4:20pm

The Snowden training partnership's Pretty Fast has earned a valuable black-type win in the Listed Mode Plate at Doomben.  Read more »