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Ben Melham appeals careless riding ban
Melbourne
Friday 1 September 2017, 5:30pm
Ben Melham has lodged an appeal against a seven-meeting careless riding ban. Read more »
Trekking ready for first Melbourne start
Melbourne
Friday 1 September 2017, 5:24pm
Dual stakes-placed colt Trekking will make his Melbourne debut in the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield and trainer James Cummings is expecting a bold showing. Read more »
Joyfilly Ours set for Australian debut
Sydney
Friday 1 September 2017, 4:28pm
Joyfilly Ours will give an indication of what future will be mapped out for the filly over spring when she makes her Randwick debut in the Furious Stakes. Read more »
Williams confident ahead of Memsie Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 1 September 2017, 4:24pm
Jockey Craig Williams reunites with favourite Vega Magic in the Group One Memsie Stakes and believes the gelding has the right form to win. Read more »
Lasqueti Spirit builds to Metropolitan
Sydney
Friday 1 September 2017, 3:51pm
Lasqueti Spirit continues her build-up for The Metropolitan Handicap when she races against Winx in the Chelmsford Stakes. Read more »
Snitz stays against own age at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 1 September 2017, 3:25pm
Three-year-old Snitz will race against his own age group at Doomben after trainer Matt Dunn shelved plans for a Sydney trip. Read more »
Memsie Stakes to kick off spring carnival
Melbourne
Friday 1 September 2017, 3:08pm
The Memsie Stakes meeting at Caulfield, featuring the first Group One race of the season, signals the start of the spring racing carnival in Victoria. Read more »
Ready To Take Off - Air Force Blue
Friday 1 September 2017, 2:22pm
Having to compete for exposure with Triple Crown hero American Pharoah (USA) as the new boys on the Coolmore sire roster in 2017 would seem a daunting task, however, breeders have flocked to Air Force Blue (USA) and it's not difficult to see why. Read more »
Havasay ready for open company
Brisbane
Friday 1 September 2017, 1:42pm
In-form gelding Havasay's recent winning times indicate he is ready to win in open company at Doomben. Read more »
Ecuador auditions for Hong Kong campaign
Sydney
Friday 1 September 2017, 1:29pm
Durable gelding Ecuador can strengthen his claim for a tilt at the Group One Hong Kong Mile in December with an impressive run in the Tramway Stakes. Read more »
Beach helps Someday's comeback
Brisbane
Friday 1 September 2017, 1:10pm
Veteran galloper Someday has had many trips to the beach as he prepares for his second start since a come back at Dooomben on Saturday. Read more »
A RIDE LAURA CHESHIRE WILL NEVER FORGET
Queensland
Friday 1 September 2017, 11:32am
Laura Cheshire produced an outstanding exhibition of horsemanship during the sixth race at Murwillumbah on Friday, August 25 ... but it was episode she would have preferred to have done without. Read more »
Catholic Boy Prevails in With Anticipation
Friday 1 September 2017, 9:07am
Juvenile colt becomes More Than Ready's 175th black-type stakes winner. Read more »
Theanswermyfriend in good shape: Smerdon
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 5:44pm
Trainer Robert Smerdon has bigger handicaps in mind for four-year-old Theanswermyfriend who is favourite to win a benchmark race at Caulfield. Read more »
Wynne trains and rides a Pakenham winner
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 5:37pm
Dual licence holder Sally Wynne has landed a winner at Pakenham as a trainer and jockey with Stradista, a horse owned by her mother Dianne. Read more »
What you need to know about Memsie Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 5:07pm
A look at the first Group One race of the Australian racing season, the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Tramway to determine Tom Melbourne's path
Sydney
Thursday 31 August 2017, 5:05pm
Tom Melbourne should give Chris Waller an indication of what races he should target over spring when the gelding tackles the Tramway Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Allergic takes next step to Metropolitan
Sydney
Thursday 31 August 2017, 4:48pm
Godolphin stayer Allergic faces another forlorn task against Winx at Randwick, but trainer James Cummings is confident The Metropolitan is a realistic goal. Read more »
Booker to press spring claims in McNeil
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 4:34pm
The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable has three horses resuming in separate stakes races at Caulfield including talented filly Booker in the McNeil Stakes. Read more »
I Am Impinge on Golden Rose trail
Brisbane
Thursday 31 August 2017, 4:02pm
Trainer Toby Edmonds is unlikely to run one stable star in the Group One Golden Rose but hopes another of his runners can make the big race. Read more »
Bred for the Cups
Thursday 31 August 2017, 3:56pm
You'd be forgiven for scanning over the name Roman Son in the long list of entrants for the 2017 Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. While that may be a tall ask of the 4yo gelding, he could be a horse worth following in the staying races this Spring and beyond... Read more »
Webb mares ready for Caulfield assault
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 3:54pm
Two of Stuart Webb's classy mares are engaged for their racetrack returns at Caulfield ahead of feature races in the spring. Read more »
Roman Son on ambitious Melbourne Cup quest
Sydney
Thursday 31 August 2017, 3:41pm
Anthony and Edward Cummings have placed The Bart Cummings and the Melbourne Cup on their wish list for developing stayer Roman Son. Read more »
Cellargirl stays on Golden Rose trail
Brisbane
Thursday 31 August 2017, 3:10pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida has scratched Cellargirl from a fillies and mares race so he can test her for a Golden Rose start in a three-year-old race at Doomben. Read more »
Pat Carey fined $4000 at RAD Board hearing
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 3:02pm
Trainer Pat Carey has been fined by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board following an altercation with fellow Mornington trainer Trent Pennuto. Read more »
Matt Dale perplexed by Highway exile
Sydney
Thursday 31 August 2017, 2:58pm
Leading Highway Handicap trainer Matt Dale has lamented Racing NSW's decision to exclude Canberra horses from late in the year. Read more »
Vengeur Masque stronger for season return
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 2:25pm
Trainer Mike Moroney says imported stayer Vengeur Masque has returned a stronger horse as he prepares to begin his spring campaign in the Heatherlie Handicap. Read more »
NZ trainers after more Australian success
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 2:21pm
Jon Snow will be the first of New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman's Melbourne spring team to step out when he resumes in the Memsie Stakes. Read more »
Randwick starter keeps a watch on Winx
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 1:58pm
Starter Dale Jeffs has worked closely with trainer Chris Waller in a bid to overcome Winx's barrier antics ahead of the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Gollan gets lucky jockey booking
Brisbane
Thursday 31 August 2017, 12:38pm
A snap decision to phone and book apprentice Jag Guthmann Chester has given trainer Tony Gollan's mare Sheiswhatsheis an unexpected bonus. Read more »
Single Gaze right ahead of Caulfield debut
Melbourne
Thursday 31 August 2017, 12:29pm
Trainer Nick Olive has left nothing to chance ahead of the Melbourne debut of Single Gaze in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Eagle Farm work to start soon
Brisbane
Thursday 31 August 2017, 12:17pm
Remedial work on the Eagle Farm track should be able to resume soon with tenders for the project close to being finalised. Read more »
Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s Furious Stakes!
Thursday 31 August 2017, 10:35am
The Furious Stakes is not only a strong guide to the G1 Flight Stakes, but it has an honour roll that features some of our greatest race fillies and mares of the modern era, including a few champions… Read more »
Champion Winx ready to extend winning run
Sydney
Thursday 31 August 2017, 6:54am
Winx has impressed trainer Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman during a practice gallop ahead of her race in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Read more »
Brandon Stockdale fined for punching filly
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 6:14pm
A punch to the stomach of Maid To Measure has landed apprentice Brandon Stockdale in hot water with stewards at Sandown. Read more »
Currie suspended at Sandown for whip use
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 6:04pm
Luke Currie, who has the ride on leading Memsie Stakes contender Hey Doc, has copped a six-meeting suspension at Sandown but will not miss a Saturday meeting. Read more »
Dulverton chasing black type in Heatherlie
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 6:00pm
Two Robert Smerdon-trained mares, Dulverton and Every Faith, will have their final race starts at Caulfield ahead of being retired to stud. Read more »
Victorious debut for well-bred Marishka
Sydney
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 5:57pm
Marishka, a sister to Golden Slipper winner Overreach, has made a successful start to her racing career at Canterbury. Read more »
Sandown treble a first for Ethan Brown
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 5:20pm
Apprentice Ethan Brown has notched his third treble, but his first in the metropolitan area, guiding home Blondie, Motown Lil and Speedeor at Sandown. Read more »
Redzel to stake claim for The Everest
Sydney
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 4:31pm
Last start Group One-winner Redzel will launch his bid for a start in The Everest when he resumes in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Golden run for Lady Lark at Ipswich
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 4:23pm
On a day for rough results at Ipswich Lady Lark has been one of the few short-priced favourites to win. Read more »
Lina's Hero impressive again at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 4:04pm
Lina's Hero has remained unbeaten after producing a good turn of foot at the end of a 1300m-handicap at Sandown to win his second start. Read more »
First metropolitan win for Red Dream
Sydney
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 3:33pm
Kembla Grange stayer Red Dream has wrapped up his preparation with a dogged win at Canterbury, his first metropolitan success. Read more »
Debut Victory for Golden Slipper Sister
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 3:14pm
Being a full sister to Golden Slipper winner Overreach, there was high expectation surrounding the debut of three year-old filly Marishka at Canterbury on Wednesday and she more than delivered for connections with an impressive performance. Read more »
Saracino to step out for new stable
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 2:36pm
Multiple Group winner Saracino will resume in the Group Three The Heath at Caulfield for his first start since joining the Mike Moroney stable. Read more »
Chocante to make Sydney debut against Winx
Sydney
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 2:27pm
Brisbane Cup winner Chocante has returned from New Zealand to race in Sydney for the first time in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick where he runs into Winx. Read more »
Blondie overpowers rivals at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 1:54pm
Blondie has recovered from a hairline fracture in her pelvis to win first-up at Sandown and now has the Thousand Guineas in her sights. Read more »
Lees focused on G1 Memsie with Le Romain
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 12:24pm
Trainer Kris Lees is concentrating on the Memsie Stakes and a Melbourne campaign with Le Romain but will switch to Sydney if he gains an Everest slot. Read more »
Mishani Bullitt takes step to Millions
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 12:05pm
The promising Mishani Bullitt will take the first step towards the Magic Millions carnival when he runs at Doomben. Read more »
Group One Memsie Stakes has a field of 12
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 August 2017, 11:35am
The first Group One race of the season, the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, has brought together a field of 12 for the 1400m contest. Read more »