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Life O'Brien regroups for belated victory

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 4:03pm

Game gelding Life O'Brien has snapped his winning drought with a resilient run at Canterbury's midweek meeting.  Read more »

Violent Snow aiming for another Valley win

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:53pm

Trainer Jason Warren expects Violent Snow can run another big race when she returns to Moonee Valley to chase back-to-back city wins.  Read more »

Sultan Of Swing tested in Kensei Handicap

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:40pm

Sultan Of Swing steps up in trip for the Kensei Handicap at Rosehill, his second start in Sydney after a rough Australian debut in Brisbane.  Read more »

Mulk defeats older maidens at Sandown

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:28pm

Taking on the older horses has proved no concern for Mulk who has led throughout to win at Sandown.  Read more »

Opie Bosson sidelined until season's end

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:03pm

New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson has been found to be suffering a viral infection and will miss the rest of the season.  Read more »

Shiraz to sparkle at Ipswich

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 2:47pm

Trainer Kim Waugh isn't worried by the prospect of a wet track for class galloper Shiraz who tackles the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.  Read more »

RV announce changes for apprentices

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 2:46pm

Racing Victoria has announced some changes for apprentice jockeys after a review.  Read more »

Skye Bogenhuber ready for Perth debut

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 12:34pm

Former Toowoomba jockey Skye Bogenhuber is looking forward to continuing her career in Perth.  Read more »

Michelle Payne in England ahead of Ascot

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 7:09am

Despite some visa issues, Michelle Payne has arrived in the UK ahead of her first ride at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Dettori escapes serious injury in fall

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 6:36am

Frankie Dettori has escaped with a sore shoulder in a fall in the parade ring before the first race at Yarmouth.  Read more »

Appeal panel reserves decision on El-Issa

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 6:04pm

The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has reserved its decision on Bobby El-Issa's appeal against a four-month suspension.  Read more »

Pike picks up G1 Singapore ride for Laxon

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 5:26pm

William Pike will make a hit-and-run visit to Singapore to ride Lim's Samurai in the Group One Patron's Bowl at Kranji.  Read more »

Red Cardinal to follow Protectionist path

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 5:02pm

German-trained Red Cardinal will have a similar preparation to 2014 winner Protectionist heading to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Chautauqua needs rider to scale Everest

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 4:31pm

Hong Kong-bound jockey Tommy Berry will be unable to ride Chautauqua in The Everest in Sydney.  Read more »

Sydney to trial later trackwork finishes

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 3:55pm

Sydney's training centres will trial later finishing times for morning trackwork.  Read more »

Filly Plucks up courage following fall

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 3:45pm

She's A Pluck has shown no ill-effects from a fall at Bairnsdale with her trainer saying she is now a tougher filly.  Read more »

Ashkannd on comeback trail after year off

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 3:39pm

French import Ashkannd makes his return to racing at Rosehill for trainer Chris Waller after more than a year off to treat a tendon injury.  Read more »

Canterbury mission for Our Girl Hollie

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 2:21pm

A few days after coming close to winning his first Group One race, Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has turned his immediate focus to Canterbury.  Read more »

Fresh approach working well for Alrouz

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 2:18pm

Cranbourne trainer Doug Harrison is looking forward to the Sandown midweek meeting where he has siblings Alrouz and Redrouz engaged.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 13/06/2017

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 9:55am

This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Animal Kingdom's first Flemington winner

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 8:55am

It's easy to imagine Animal Kingdom's progeny relishing Flemington's big open stretches and 2YO colt Royal Phoenix gave a hint of that future with a dead-heat victory at the famous track on Saturday.  Read more »

Brook Magic cruises to six-length win!

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 8:52am

Proven Thoroughbreds' promising two year old BROOK MAGIC made light work of her opposition when demolishing them at Kembla on Saturday.   Read more »

Terrakova on target for French Oaks

Tuesday 13 June 2017, 8:43am

Trainer Freddy Head has high hopes for Terrakova in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly.  Read more »

Wilde Gem remains unbeaten at Mornington

Monday 12 June 2017, 5:02pm

The Nick Harnett-trained Wilde Gem has made it two wins from as many starts with a narrow victory in his first metropolitan test at Mornington.  Read more »

Sebrarian delights owners with maiden win

Monday 12 June 2017, 4:58pm

Sebrarian's future was under threat after an underwhelming first preparation but he has opened his second campaign in style at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Valley next stop for veteran Extra Zero

Monday 12 June 2017, 4:35pm

Rising 11-year-old Extra Zero will step out at Moonee Valley for his 101st race start.  Read more »

Counterattack heads to stud

Monday 12 June 2017, 3:46pm

Counterattack goes to stud this week without a Group One win but after cementing his reputation as a consistent performer in elite company.  Read more »

Supply demands another step up in trip

Monday 12 June 2017, 3:35pm

Supply And Demand will be challenged to run 2000m for the first time by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott in the Kensei Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bay Harmony wins for Bayliss at Mornington

Monday 12 June 2017, 2:32pm

Taking advice from top trainer David Hayes, apprentice Jake Bayliss has guided Bay Harmony to an all-the-way win at Mornington.  Read more »

Wild Heart off the mark at Warwick Farm

Monday 12 June 2017, 1:54pm

Promising Hawkes Racing-trained gelding Wild Heart has nailed his first win after making light work of a heavy Warwick Farm track.  Read more »

Steel Zip eyeing last Queensland carnival

Monday 12 June 2017, 1:42pm

Veteran Steel Zip is set to start his last winter carnival in the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.  Read more »

Flypast scores debut win at Mornington

Monday 12 June 2017, 1:00pm

Jockey Daniel Moor says two-year-old Flypast has raw ability to win on debut at the Mornington metropolitan meeting in wet conditions.  Read more »

Long recovery for injured jockey Baker

Monday 12 June 2017, 9:58am

Injured jockey George Baker has visited Goodwood races as a spectator as he continues his recovery from a serious head injury.  Read more »

Honour for outback race caller Hodges

Monday 12 June 2017, 12:02am

After almost half a century bringing bush racing to the masses, race caller Col Hodges is to receive an OAM.  Read more »

Kafoo, Amanaat to resume from injury

Sunday 11 June 2017, 4:08pm

Lindsay Park stablemates Kafoo and Amanaat will make their returns from knee surgery in separate sprint races at the metropolitan meeting at Mornington.  Read more »

Weather to play role in Eye Liner

Sunday 11 June 2017, 4:07pm

The weather will play a role in the make-up of the Eye Liner Stakes field with rain predicted in the lead-up to the Ipswich meeting.  Read more »

Vaniloquio has new lease on life

Sunday 11 June 2017, 3:36pm

Vaniloquio has thrived since settling into Clarry Conners' Sydney stable after an unsuccessful stint in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Hey Doc to target early spring WFA races

Sunday 11 June 2017, 1:27pm

After running a creditable race in the Goodwood at Morphettville, Hey Doc is spelling ahead of a Melbourne spring campaign.  Read more »

Trainer Brad Smith to plead his case

Sunday 11 June 2017, 10:49am

Brisbane trainer Brad Smith is hoping for a quick resolution to an inquiry after being stood down.  Read more »

Tapwrit wins Belmont Stakes for Pletcher

Sunday 11 June 2017, 10:33am

Tapwrit has won the Belmont Stakes to give trainer Todd Pletcher victory in two of the three Triple Crown races.  Read more »

Four jockeys suspended out of Flemington

Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:46pm

Tom Sadler, James Winks, Jordan Childs and Andrew Mallyon have each been suspended for careless riding at Flemington.  Read more »

Tommy Berry suspended, misses Gr 1 Tiara

Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:44pm

Tommy Berry is set to miss the Tatts Tiara meeting after being suspended at Doomben for his ride in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Brisbane mare Stella Ombra wins in Sydney

Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:19pm

Brenton Avdulla has ended a frustrating day in the saddle on a positive note, winning on Brisbane-trained Stella Ombra at Randwick.  Read more »

Chocante goes wire to wire in Brisbane Cup

Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:10pm

Jim Byrne has completed a memorable day at Doomben, riding Chocante to an all-the-way win in the Group Two Brisbane Cup.  Read more »

Michelle Payne wins ahead of overseas trip

Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:08pm

Michelle Payne has steered Invincible Al to a fast-finishing win in a sprint race at Flemington.  Read more »

Poignant win for reformed hoop Josh Adams

Saturday 10 June 2017, 4:43pm

An emotional Josh Adams has highlighted his return from a two-year ban for drug use with his first city win in three years at Randwick.  Read more »

Wildflower blooms for Goulburn trainers

Saturday 10 June 2017, 4:38pm

Emma and Lucy Longmire have struck at Randwick with Wildflower, a first Saturday city winner for the Goulburn training twins.  Read more »

Tshahitsi blitzes his rivals at Flemington

Saturday 10 June 2017, 4:36pm

Tasmanian galloper Tshahitsi has followed his win in the Echuca Cup with an all-the-way win at Flemington.  Read more »

Royal Order overhauls rivals at Flemington

Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:58pm

The Mick Kent-trained Royal Order has made the jump from winning a provincial maiden to winning in the city.  Read more »

Beadman misses Group One Stradbroke win

Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:54pm

Darren Beadman has missed his biggest win as a trainer with Impending in the Stradbroke Handicap after being struck down with a virus.  Read more »