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Miss Vista stays home for Valley outing

Thursday 1 June 2017, 3:55pm

Trainer George Osborne is happy to progress through the grades with Miss Vista before looking to black-type for the mare in the spring.  Read more »

O'Shea to link again with McDonald

Thursday 1 June 2017, 3:41pm

Trainer John O'Shea says James McDonald will again be his No.1 jockey once his 18-month betting ban expires.  Read more »

Star to ease Gollan's Oaks disappointment

Thursday 1 June 2017, 3:30pm

If She's Our Star can win the Bill Carter Stakes at Doomben it will help ease Tony Gollan's disappointment at missing an Oaks run with another of his horses.  Read more »

Pre-Stradbroke hit-out for The Virginian

Thursday 1 June 2017, 3:06pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds has decided The Virginian needs to run in the Moreton Cup before tackling the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Chris Waller seven-handed in G1 Qld Oaks

Thursday 1 June 2017, 2:24pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will have seven fillies in the Queensland Oaks headed by Egg Tart and Dawn Wall.  Read more »

Shiraz seeks corker return to racing

Thursday 1 June 2017, 2:00pm

The Kim Waugh-trained Shiraz resumes at Rosehill with a Queensland winter carnival trip in mind.  Read more »

Aquis gets Gold Coast naming rights

Thursday 1 June 2017, 1:48pm

The Gold Coast racetrack will be renamed Aquis Park under a three-year-deal with night racing on the agenda.  Read more »

Win of Vital Importance for Parnham stable

Thursday 1 June 2017, 1:35pm

Vital Importance will be shooting for back-to-back wins for Perth trainer Neville Parnham when she runs at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Rudy wants to be a millionaire

Thursday 1 June 2017, 12:06pm

Tough gelding Rudy can take a major step towards the millionaire's club with a win in the Group Two O'Shea Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie chasing upset Oaks win

Thursday 1 June 2017, 11:31am

Trainer Ben Currie has put aside the departure of stable star Col 'N' Lil to plot more upset wins at Doomben.  Read more »

ATC begins Everest selection process

Thursday 1 June 2017, 7:48am

The Australian Turf Club has called for expressions of interest in its slot for the $10 million Everest.  Read more »

Trainer, stablehand face Moe tubing charge

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 5:54pm

Racing Victoria stewards have concluded an inquiry into the alleged stomach-tubing of a horse that led to it's scratching at Moe.  Read more »

Warwick Farm jockeys walk away from falls

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 5:46pm

Tim Clark and Nick Heywood were fortunate to escape serious injury after their mounts fell during a dramatic end to the Warwick Farm midweek meeting.  Read more »

Promising Vic apprentices to head overseas

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 5:14pm

Apprentice jockeys Lachlan King and Ethan Brown are heading overseas to gain more experience.  Read more »

Prize money lures Richards to the Valley

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 3:52pm

Twice the prize money and a luctrative bonus have lured Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards to Moonee Valley with Benz.  Read more »

Group One Tatt's Tiara switched to Doomben

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 3:22pm

The final Group One race of the Australian season, the Tattersall's Tiara, will now be run at Doomben instead of Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Fontein Lad warms up for Queensland Derby

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 3:00pm

Cranbourne galloper Fontein Lad has confirmed he is a genuine chance in the Queensland Derby with a strong win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Exciting racing future for Pfieffer filly

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 2:47pm

I Am Excited has recovered from a sluggish start to win at Warwick Farm for trainer David Pfieffer.  Read more »

Coolring out to earn Qld winter campaign

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 1:53pm

Bjorn Baker is challenging Coolring to prove himself worthy of a Queensland winter carnival start when he lines up in the Octagonal Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Have Another Glass in spring carnival test

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 12:59pm

Country South Australian trainer Sue Jaensch doesn't want to get too far ahead of herself with Have Another Glass.  Read more »

Schweida filly struts to Ipswich victory

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 12:34pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida has prepared two-year-old filly Darktown Strutter for an easy win at Ipswich.  Read more »

NZ trio on the outer for Brisbane majors

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 11:47am

The Stephen Autridge-Jamie Richards partnership faces an $80,000 late-entry bill after missing first acceptance payments for three Brisbane Group One races.  Read more »

Dry track to help Blanco Cara in Qld Oaks

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 11:34am

The likelihood of a good track at Doomben has boosted the chances of Blanco Cara stopping an all-out Queensland Oaks assault from trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Waller to have seven in Queensland Oaks

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 10:07am

Trainer Chris Waller will have seven runners in the Group One Queensland Oaks at Doomben.  Read more »

Mares in Foal to Vancouver and Pride of Dubai Add Interest

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 9:39am

Race fillies and mares dominated the top end of the market during the first session of the Magic Millions Broodmare Sale on Tuesday, but the handful of mares offered in foal to Coolmore young guns Vancouver and Pride of Dubai attracted keen competition.  Read more »

Laurie Laxon to return to New Zealand

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 9:33am

Trainer Laurie Laxon will leave Singapore after 17 years to return to New Zealand to train for Sir Peter Vela.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien to have six Derby runners

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 8:40am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has six likely runners taking on the favourite Cracksman in the Derby at Epsom.  Read more »

Nurse Kitchen tops first day of sale

Wednesday 31 May 2017, 6:32am

Group Two-winning filly Nurse Kitchen has fetched $1.7 million to top the first day of the National Broodmare Sale.  Read more »

Timely change of venue for In Her Time

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 5:32pm

Trainer Ben Smith is pleased the Stradbroke Handicap has been switched from Eagle Farm to Doomben, believing improved track conditions will favour In Her Time.  Read more »

Junglized to step up at Rosehill

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 5:15pm

Training newcomer Brad Widdup is one-for-one so far and is looking to Junglized to rack up another win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Schofield and Browne get Singapore call-up

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 4:47pm

Glyn Schofield and Damian Browne will ride at a Group One meeting in Singapore.  Read more »

Iggi Pop still hitting the right note

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 4:40pm

Trainer Peter Robl says there are no plans to retire veteran Iggi Pop who contests the Eremein Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Laing eyes Valley double with siblings

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 3:48pm

Robbie Laing will saddle siblings Jaws Of Steel and Wired as he chases a city double at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

John O'Shea to return to train at Randwick

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 2:02pm

The Australian Turf Club has confirmed former Godolphin trainer John O'Shea will re-establish himself at Randwick from the new season.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup tour destinations named

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 1:34pm

People in more than 30 Australian and New Zealand towns and cities can catch a glimpse of the Melbourne Cup as part of a four-month tour.  Read more »

Star Of Monsoon out to break maiden

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 1:31pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan admits it is frustrating Star Of Monsoon has yet to win a race and hopes it can happen at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Trainer upset with Stradbroke transfer

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 12:56pm

Trainer Mick Bell says Jungle Edge won't run in the Stradbroke Handicap if the track at Doomben is rated in the good range.  Read more »

Blake Shinn to ride in America

Tuesday 30 May 2017, 7:25am

Sydney jockey Blake Shinn has taken up an offer to ride in America on a short-term contract for trainer Wesley Ward during the Australian winter.  Read more »

Stradbroke Handicap moved to Doomben

Monday 29 May 2017, 5:24pm

The Stradbroke Handicap meeting has joined the Queensland Oaks in a move from Eagle Farm to Doomben.  Read more »

The Bull barred from racing in Australia

Monday 29 May 2017, 4:52pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained The Bull has been banned from racing in Australia after suffering a second bleeding attack.  Read more »

Distance query for Girl Sunday at Rosehill

Monday 29 May 2017, 4:38pm

Girl Sunday will be accepted for two Rosehill races over different distances before a decision is made.  Read more »

Decision pending on Northern Journey start

Monday 29 May 2017, 4:23pm

Moonee Valley or Rosehill will be the scene for Northern Journey's next start with a trip further north in the pipeline.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien-trained Winter wins Guineas

Monday 29 May 2017, 4:12pm

Winter, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, has won the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh  Read more »

Early spring look for Lindsay Park team

Monday 29 May 2017, 2:07pm

Some big spring names have returned to work at Lindsay Park's Euroa property before winter officially kicks in.  Read more »

Dunn suspended following Geelong fall

Monday 29 May 2017, 1:00pm

A fall at Geelong that left jockey Regan Bayliss with a fractured wrist has resulted in Dwayne Dunn receiving a 24-meeting suspension.  Read more »

Not A Single Doubt's 4th Group 1 winner this season

Monday 29 May 2017, 9:28am

Bruce Neill's well-known boutique farm Cressfield has achieved more than its share of success as a vendor of profitable yearlings and good racehorses.   Read more »

Doomben confirmed as Qld Oaks venue

Monday 29 May 2017, 7:11am

The Queensland Oaks meeting has been officially transferred from Eagle Farm to Doomben with Stradbroke Handicap day expected to follow suit.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman wins Hong Kong G1 on Werther

Sunday 28 May 2017, 7:15pm

Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has claimed a Group One double in two different countries in two days.  Read more »

Lindsay Park after two Everest slots

Sunday 28 May 2017, 5:05pm

Lindsay Park will try to secure spots in the $10 million Everest with two Group One-winning sprinters.  Read more »

Attention for Moreton Bay Cup

Sunday 28 May 2017, 4:54pm

Stud-bound Attention will have his second winter carnival start in the Group Two Moreton Bay Cup.  Read more »