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Overdue win for Yuma Desert at Randwick

Saturday 24 June 2017, 1:23pm

Apprentice Nick Heywood had rated Yuma Desert perfectly in front to make up for the mare's last-start defeat at Randwick.  Read more »

Overstep too quick in Flemington victory

Saturday 24 June 2017, 1:20pm

Craig Newitt is looking forward to seeing Overstep race again at 1200m after her impressive win at Flemington.  Read more »

Royal Symphony impresses at Flemington

Saturday 24 June 2017, 1:14pm

Two-year-old Royal Symphony has made a big impression with a last-to-first win in his city debut at Flemington to remain unbeaten from two starts.  Read more »

Lipizzan romps home to defy expectations

Saturday 24 June 2017, 12:57pm

Dogged filly Lipizzan has surprised trainer Gary Portelli with a convincing win at Randwick, the first leg of a double for in-form apprentice Rachel King.  Read more »

Lloyd cruises to notch 128th metro winner

Saturday 24 June 2017, 12:42pm

Jeff Lloyd has led all the way to win on Cruising Speed at Doomben and the mare could be headed back for a Victorian campaign.  Read more »

RQ announces prize money boost

Saturday 24 June 2017, 9:41am

Provincial racing in Queensland will receive a boost under prize money increases announced by Racing Queensland.  Read more »

Caravaggio earmarked for The Everest

Saturday 24 June 2017, 6:47am

Coolmore colt Caravaggio has won the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot to set up a tilt at The Everest in Sydney.  Read more »

Encouraging debut from Tahi at Geelong

Friday 23 June 2017, 5:49pm

Three-year-old Tahi, a gelding by O'Reilly out of Group One-winning sprinter Glamour Puss, has made an encouraging debut with victory in a maiden at Geelong.  Read more »

Collateral's damage surprises Bjorn Baker

Friday 23 June 2017, 5:22pm

Bjorn Baker will be watching Bonny O'Reilly and Egyptian Symbol at Doomben while Test The World and Collateral bid to extend their winning streaks in Sydney.  Read more »

Ashlor out to continue rise at Flemington

Friday 23 June 2017, 5:12pm

Promising three-year-old Ashlor will be chasing his seventh win from 10 starts when he continues his campaign at Flemington after a recent freshen-up.  Read more »

Sir Bacchus tipped to overcome obstacles

Friday 23 June 2017, 4:34pm

Sir Bacchus has to overcome the outside barrier and a heavy track for just the second time but is among the frontrunners for the Winter Dash at Randwick.  Read more »

Barrier draw decides Smith's travel plans

Friday 23 June 2017, 3:23pm

Palazzo Pubblico has been scratched from a Doomben assignment to contest a race up the straight at Flemington.  Read more »

Highway debut for Bulala, Peter Morgan

Friday 23 June 2017, 2:56pm

Peter Morganis bringing Bulala to Randwick for the Highway Handicap, the Wagga trainer's first visit to the track since it was redeveloped in 2013.  Read more »

Schweida won't miss Girl's Tiara run

Friday 23 June 2017, 2:50pm

Kelly Schweida missed Miss Cover Girl winning last year's Tatt's Tiara but will be at Doomben as as she attempts her defence.  Read more »

Hot Ruby peaking for Provincial Plate

Friday 23 June 2017, 2:28pm

Hot Ruby and premiership-leading jockey Beau Mertens have already combined for one Flemington win this campaign and will chase another in the Provincial Plate.  Read more »

Mitch Aitken suspended for three months

Friday 23 June 2017, 2:25pm

Racing Victoria stewards have suspended apprentice Mitch Aitken from race riding for three months after he returned a positive test to a banned substance.  Read more »

Double may get the Stockdale ball rolling

Friday 23 June 2017, 2:02pm

As the depths of winter approach, Brandon Stockdale is hoping his 3kg claim can be put to good use, starting at Flemington.  Read more »

Madotti set to mock bookmakers

Friday 23 June 2017, 1:49pm

Matt Dunn believes a good barrier and a dry track gives Madotti the chance to recapture her best form in the Group One Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Godolphin facing strangles inquiry

Friday 23 June 2017, 1:27pm

Racing NSW stewards will hold an inquiry into an alleged finding of strangles in a horse from the Godolphin stable last year.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie to maintain momentum

Friday 23 June 2017, 10:37am

Trainer Ben Currie has recovered from a virus in time to oversee his team which tackles races at three centres including Doomben.  Read more »

Fell Swoop gains start in The Everest

Friday 23 June 2017, 8:59am

William Inglis and Son have named Canberra sprinter Fell Swoop as their representative in the $10 million Everest.  Read more »

Joe Osborne gets top job at Godolphin

Friday 23 June 2017, 8:42am

Joe Osborne has been confirmed as the new chief executive for the global Godolphin operation.  Read more »

Big Orange wins Gold Cup at Royal Ascot

Friday 23 June 2017, 1:56am

Popular stayer Big Orange has fended off the challenge from last year's winner Order Of St George to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Heavenly Anna hellishly hard to handle

Thursday 22 June 2017, 5:26pm

Temperamental mare Heavenly Anna is favoured to end Test The World's winning streak at Randwick but her trainer Kerry Parker still faces an anxious wait.  Read more »

Positive change for filly at Doomben

Thursday 22 June 2017, 5:06pm

Trainer Bryan Guy has elected to switch races for filly Absolutlypositivly at Doomben to chase black type.  Read more »

Greviste chasing back-to-back city wins

Thursday 22 June 2017, 4:28pm

Lightly raced three-year-old Greviste will be out to add another win to his last-start Moonee Valley performance when he runs at Flemington.  Read more »

Punting fraud ran 'Ponzi scheme': court

Thursday 22 June 2017, 4:12pm

Racing identity Bill Vlahos has returned to court in Victoria over allegations he defrauded more than $120 million from members of his punting club.  Read more »

Tommy Berry impressed with Prompt Response

Thursday 22 June 2017, 3:36pm

Tommy Berry is confident he can claim the last Group One race of the season on Prompt Response in the Tatt's Tiara before the jockey heads to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Tatt's Cup weight a worry for Rudy

Thursday 22 June 2017, 3:12pm

Rudy will join a stellar group if he can carry top weight to win the Tattersall's Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Mio Dio up for the challenge at Flemington

Thursday 22 June 2017, 3:00pm

Adelaide galloper Mio Dio is ready for the challenge when he takes on Tasmanian Tshahitsi over 1400 metres at Flemington.  Read more »

Pat Duff pays Brooker a compliment

Thursday 22 June 2017, 2:05pm

Trainer Pat Duff has paid apprentice Tiffani Brooker a big compliment by booking her for veteran Steel Zip in the Group Three Healy Stakes.  Read more »

Tiara barrier a concern for Bidii Babe

Thursday 22 June 2017, 1:48pm

Robert Heathcote hopes the good vibes from a visit by former stable star Buffering can rub off on Tattersall's Tiara hopeful Bidii Babe.  Read more »

Cassidy at Randwick for cancer charity

Thursday 22 June 2017, 1:44pm

Hall of Fame jockey Jimmy Cassidy will speak at a function at Randwick to raise money for country cancer patients.  Read more »

Elite Tiger on target for Provincial Plate

Thursday 22 June 2017, 1:42pm

The Provincial Plate at Flemington has been a long-range target for Elite Tiger who will have to overcome a wide barrier in the $100,000 race.  Read more »

Tessera primed for dashing return

Thursday 22 June 2017, 1:34pm

Godolphin sprinter Tessera is looking to bounce back from a tough run on the controversial Eagle Farm track when he runs in the Winter Dash at Randwick.  Read more »

Darren Beadman with another G1 hope

Thursday 22 June 2017, 12:56pm

Darren Beadman hopes he can have two runners in the Tattersall's Tiara as he chases his second training win in a Group One race.  Read more »

Trainer Gerald Ryan deploys right gear

Thursday 22 June 2017, 12:43pm

Blinkers have turned Deploy's form around and he is now looking at back-to-back stakes wins in Brisbane.  Read more »

Morrish eyes off Flemington with stayers

Thursday 22 June 2017, 12:08pm

Simon Morrish is taking a wait-and-see approach with last-start winner Shakopee ahead of Flemington.  Read more »

Randwick track expected to improve

Thursday 22 June 2017, 11:58am

The Randwick track is expected to improve slightly but will remain in the heavy range.  Read more »

Encosta De Lago Claims Another Broodmare Title

Thursday 22 June 2017, 11:57am

Retired champion sire Encosta de Lago has galloped away with the broodmare sires titles by money, winners and wins for the second successive year.  Read more »

Brando to fire for Neville Bell at Doomben

Thursday 22 June 2017, 11:49am

Brisbane Racing Club chairman Neville Bell could finally have some good news this winter if Brando can win at Doomben.  Read more »

Spendthrift Enjoy Invincible Winner

Thursday 22 June 2017, 9:33am

Spendthrift Australia celebrated another smart winner when I Am Invincible colt Overshare resumed from a spell to score at Canterbury on Wednesday.  Read more »

Highland Reel records sixth Group One win

Thursday 22 June 2017, 8:31am

The much-travelled Highland Reel has won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot for Coolmore and trainer Aidan O'Brien.  Read more »

Christian Reith outed for careless riding

Wednesday 21 June 2017, 5:22pm

Christian Reith has been suspended for four meetings after pleading guilty to a careless riding charge at Canterbury.  Read more »

Smooth maiden victory for Manicure

Wednesday 21 June 2017, 5:08pm

Godolphin filly Manicure has bounced back from a rough debut to open her account with an impressive maiden victory at Canterbury.  Read more »

Weather dictates Miss Iano Flemington run

Wednesday 21 June 2017, 4:40pm

Miss Iano needs a wet track if she is to chase a fourth straight win at Flemington.  Read more »

Oneness gives Mel Eggleston great start

Wednesday 21 June 2017, 4:34pm

Trainer Mel Eggleston's new association with Cressfield Stud is off to a flying start with Oneness winning at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Counter Pulse to make interstate debut

Wednesday 21 June 2017, 4:03pm

In-form South Australian sprinter Counter Pulse will race in Melbourne for the first time in an 1100m open handicap at Flemington with Clare Lindop aboard.  Read more »

Apprentice suspended for gambling

Wednesday 21 June 2017, 4:00pm

Queensland apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has been suspended for three months for betting on his TAB account.  Read more »

Balius snares first Sydney win

Wednesday 21 June 2017, 3:38pm

Four-year-old Balius has claimed his first Sydney win, taking out a 1500m-handicap at Canterbury.  Read more »