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Word For Word hits right Key at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 13 June 2020, 1:44pm
Word For Word has broken a 12-month winning drought to score a last-stride win at Rosehill for her part-owner, former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir John Key. Read more »
Crosshaven adds Valley victory to record
Melbourne
Saturday 13 June 2020, 1:21pm
After winning on debut at Geelong, Crosshaven has backed that up with victory in the Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Handicap at The Valley. Read more »
Lady Banff makes winning Rosehill return
Sydney
Saturday 13 June 2020, 12:26pm
Two-year-old filly Lady Banff has handled the heavy conditions to make a winning return, one of two winners on the Rosehill program for the Matthew Dunn stable. Read more »
Siskin storms to Irish 2,000 Guineas win
Dublin
Saturday 13 June 2020, 12:16pm
Siskin has surged to victory in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh, beating Vatican City with Lope Y Fernandez in third. Read more »
Racing Victoria confirms program schedule
Melbourne
Friday 12 June 2020, 2:25pm
Having ticked off on the shape of the Victorian spring racing carnival, Racing Victoria has announced the race dates for the remainder of 2020. Read more »
Moment of truth for Lees' G1-placed mare
Sydney
Friday 12 June 2020, 1:54pm
A pair of race-hardened geldings and two mares bidding to recapture their best form will go head-to-head for the Kris Lees stable at Rosehill. Read more »
Practice makes perfect for roguish Prince
Sydney
Friday 12 June 2020, 12:11pm
The racing career of Invictus Prince was at a crossroads when he refused to participate in a race but his trainer has brought the horse back from the brink. Read more »
Stradbroke reject to chases consolation
Brisbane
Friday 12 June 2020, 12:05pm
Tough mare Baccarat Baby can make up for missing the Stradbroke Handicap by winning the Group Two Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Spirit Of Aquada after Valley breakthrough
Melbourne
Friday 12 June 2020, 12:03pm
Trainer Gareth Andrews says he has Spirit Of Aquada in top order as he looks to break a run of six second placings since his most recent win at The Valley. Read more »
Godolphin doubles up in Eagle Farm Mile
Brisbane
Friday 12 June 2020, 11:30am
Godolphin will have two runners in the Group Three Eagle Farm Mile with Best Of Days and Gaulois representing the leading stable. Read more »
Harbour Views gets first try at The Valley
Melbourne
Friday 12 June 2020, 11:05am
With spring aspirations centred around The Valley, Harbour Views is set to have his first try at the track in the Inglis July Sales Series Handicap. Read more »
Dalrello draw a real barrier for Plutocrat
Brisbane
Friday 12 June 2020, 10:05am
Smart filly Plutocrat's run with terrible barrier draws has continued with an outside marble in the Listed Dalrello Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
ATC to allow members on course at Rosehill
Sydney
Thursday 11 June 2020, 5:15pm
Sydney racing has moved a step closer to having crowds with the Australian Turf Club opening its doors to members and owners at Rosehill. Read more »
Mystic Journey readies for spring return
Melbourne
Thursday 11 June 2020, 3:38pm
Star Tasmanian mare Mystic Journey may have to race through the spring without her trainer Adam Trinder for company. Read more »
Widdup treads patient path with Adelong
Sydney
Thursday 11 June 2020, 3:25pm
Trainer Brad Widdup is in no hurry to rush Adelong into stakes grade, happy to continue picking off winnable races before raising the bar in the spring. Read more »
Jockey disqualified for swab sample switch
Brisbane
Thursday 11 June 2020, 3:19pm
Jockey Ric McMahon has been disqualified after Queensland stewards used DNA to prove he had substituted a urine sample. Read more »
Selica freshened for Rivette Series races
Sydney
Thursday 11 June 2020, 2:33pm
The Rivette Series Final is a late-season target for the Phillip Stokes-trained Selica who runs in a heat at The Valley off a freshen-up. Read more »
Smith chases Sweet win over Waller quintet
Sydney
Thursday 11 June 2020, 2:19pm
Matthew Smith will bank on the stamina of Sweet Thomas in his bid to overcome premier trainer Chris Waller's five-strong Winter Cup contingent. Read more »
Williams after win in Travis Harrison Cup
Melbourne
Thursday 11 June 2020, 12:51pm
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams will chase a second victory in the race honouring his cousin, the Travis Harrison Cup, at The Valley. Read more »
Family advantage for Coyle with Maui Girl
Sydney
Thursday 11 June 2020, 12:20pm
Recent stable recruit Maui Girl is still a work in progress but trainer Jason Coyle has the advantage of being able to draw on a family link. Read more »
Winter Bride poised for farewell victory
Brisbane
Thursday 11 June 2020, 11:37am
Winter Bride has been set to retire to stud as a winner in the Group Two Dane Ripper Stakes at a Eagle Farm. Read more »
Valley test for spring hope Django Freeman
Sydney
Thursday 11 June 2020, 11:36am
German import Django Freeman's performance in a 2040m winter handicap at The Valley will give trainer Robert Hickmott with a clearer guide heading into spring. Read more »
Florent adds intrigue to Group Two Roses
Brisbane
Thursday 11 June 2020, 10:58am
Promising Victorian three-year-old filly Florent brings different form to the Group Two The Roses at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Niccanova to back-up in Eagle Farm Mile
Brisbane
Thursday 11 June 2020, 10:45am
Stradbroke Handicap placegetter Niccanova isn't expected to be bothered by a quick back-up in the Group Three Eagle Farm Mile Read more »
Moreira closes gap in HK jockeys' title
Melbourne
Thursday 11 June 2020, 10:34am
After an early winner at Happy Valley, Zac Purton has had his lead in the Hong Kong jockeys' premiership cut to three after a Joao Moreira double. Read more »
Adam Hyeronimus stewards hearing delayed
Sydney
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 5:58pm
Racing NSW has agreed to adjourn the hearing of charges against jockey Adam Hyeronimus with new date to be set this week. Read more »
Mum's the word in Stackhouse Sale victory
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 4:43pm
The victory aboard So Let's Toast at Sale provided Daniel Stackhouse a special moment as the colt is part-owned by his mother Vicki. Read more »
Rothfire second favourite for Golden Rose
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 3:53pm
Brilliant JJ Atkins winner Rothfire has been installed as second favourite for the Group One Golden Rose in September. Read more »
Williams' Irish team readying for return
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 3:34pm
Melbourne spring aspirations commence in Ireland for horses owned by Team Williams as they gradually make their return to racing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Winx's half-sister unplaced on debut
Sydney
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 3:09pm
Two-year-old colt Sixgun has raced to an impressive debut win on a heavy track at Canterbury while Winx's half-sister Covent Garden has finished unplaced. Read more »
Maiden win for well-bred Tracy May
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 3:05pm
Well-bred filly Tracy May has led all the way to win a maiden at Doomben in her first start for trainer Tony Gollan. Read more »
Ms Catherine starts winter at The Valley
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 1:52pm
Unbeaten in three career starts, the Henry Dwyer-trained Ms Catherine will have a late winter campaign with the aim of adding more black type to her record. Read more »
Soldier Of Love after three-straight wins
Sydney
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 1:25pm
The Bjorn Baker-trained Soldier Of Love has continued stepping up this preparation and will be aiming for a third-straight city win when he runs at Rosehill. Read more »
Waller targets resources at Tatt's Cup
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 11:21am
Chris Waller trained the first six across the line at Doomben recently and could do the same in the Group Three Tattersall's Cup at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Outback Barbie to back up in Dane Ripper
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 June 2020, 11:00am
Classy mare Outback Barbie has come through last week's run in the Stradbroke Handicap and will back up in the Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
RV make adjustments to trackwork protocols
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 6:25pm
Victorian Jockeys Association boss Matt Hyland has welcomed Racing Victoria's decision to allow the 'Green' team jockeys to start riding trackwork again. Read more »
Apprentice in hospital after Pakenham fall
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 6:00pm
A fall at Pakenham has resulted in apprentice Kiran Quilty suffering concussion and a night in hospital. Read more »
Irithea set for G2 Dane Ripper in Brisbane
Sydney
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 5:27pm
In-form Irithea will be out to back up her last-start Group Three win in the Dark Jewel Classic when she heads to Brisbane for the Group Two Dane Ripper Stakes. Read more »
Tasmanian racing set for crowds on return
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 3:27pm
Launceston will host the return meeting for racing in Tasmania which was forced into a shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Hang Man chasing winter win at The Valley
Sydney
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 2:36pm
Trainer Mike Moroney believes there was plenty of merit in Hang Man's last start third at Caulfield as he prepares the gelding for his next winter assignment. Read more »
Blazing Miss to chase third-straight win
Sydney
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 1:37pm
Three-year-old filly Blazing Miss will be striving for her third-straight city win when she steps up in class at Rosehill ahead of a potential trip to Brisbane. Read more »
AFL Grand Final and Vic Derby won't clash
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 12:28pm
With uncertainty over when the AFL Grand Final will take place, Victoria's Racing Minister Martin Pakula says there won't be a clash with the Victoria Derby. Read more »
Nothdurft to continue fight against ban
Brisbane
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 11:37am
Queensland jockey Baylee Nothdurft will take his appeal against a three-month suspension to the next level after failing in an internal review application. Read more »
Manzelmann fined for positive swab returns
Brisbane
Tuesday 9 June 2020, 10:47am
Leading Queensland country trainer John Manzelmann has been fined $6000 after two of his horses returned positive swabs to a prohibited steroid. Read more »
Hyeronimus to face RNSW betting inquiry
Sydney
Monday 8 June 2020, 6:57pm
Racing NSW stewards have scheduled a hearing into multiple charges levelled against Group One-winning jockey Adam Hyeronimus over betting offences. Read more »
Newnham to have three runners in The Roses
Sydney
Monday 8 June 2020, 6:13pm
Mark Newnham is set to have a strong hand in the Group Three The Roses in Brisbane, with the Sydney trainer planning to have three fillies in the 1825m race. Read more »
Stockman rounds up rivals at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Monday 8 June 2020, 4:22pm
Trainer Joe Pride was left to wonder what might have been after Stockman continued on his winning way at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Moroney to welcome back spring hopefuls
Sydney
Monday 8 June 2020, 4:20pm
Group One winner Tofane and imports Aktau and Buffalo River are set to return to Mike Moroney's stables on the same day to prepare for big spring targets. Read more »
Sydney carnival lead-up loses WFA status
Sydney
Monday 8 June 2020, 3:57pm
The Missile Stakes, a sprint race that heralds the arrival of spring racing in Sydney, will be run under a different weight scale for the first time in 2020. Read more »
Scenic Warrior lands maiden win at Farm
Sydney
Monday 8 June 2020, 3:14pm
Co-trainer Michael Hawkes believes Scenic Warrior is a nice horse heading into next season after the colt broke his maiden at his second start at Warwick Farm. Read more »