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Rachel King gains ground on Slow Pace

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:51pm

English-born apprentice Rachel King is relishing her first Saturday stakes race booking in the city at Rosehill after retaining the ride on Slow Pace.  Read more »

Smoother Annual ride for Spying On You

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:37pm

Spying On You will line up for a second shot at the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool after events conspired against him at his first attempt.  Read more »

Queensland's chief stipe to stay on

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:25pm

Queensland's chief steward Allan Reardon has agreed to extend his contract by 12 months after widespread speculation he was to retire.  Read more »

Moroney with chances in three states

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:21pm

Trainer Mike Moroney will have chances in three states on the same day with runners in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.  Read more »

Single Gaze eyes the Hollindale Stakes

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 2:26pm

Canberra trainer Nick Olive has arrived on the Gold Coast to oversee Single Gaze's preparation for the Hollindale Stakes.  Read more »

Survival of fittest in Warrnambool Cup

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 2:14pm

Archie Alexander would like to see some rain ahead of Survived's attempt at the Warrnambool Cup.  Read more »

Nathan Dunn gets first win as a trainer

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 2:03pm

A Grand Annual Steeplechase-winning jockey, Nathan Dunn has landed first winner as a trainer at the famous Warrnambool carnival.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart heads Stradbroke noms

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 1:29pm

Last year's runner-up Black Heart Bart heads the nominations for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Formal complaint lodged on Gunsynd result

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 1:21pm

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has received a formal complaint about the result of the Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Super Cash on target for Adelaide G1

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 1:09pm

Trainer Andrew Noblet believes Super Cash only has to reproduce her Rubiton Stakes performance to be hard to beat in the Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 3/5/2017

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 10:03am

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

Thunder Snow tests Derby track

Wednesday 3 May 2017, 7:51am

Godolphin's Thunder Snow has had a look around Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby.  Read more »

Foreign jockey hopes for visa rethink

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:58pm

South African jockey Keagan Latham makes his Sydney metropolitan debut at Warwick Farm as his riding futures hangs in the balance.  Read more »

Kangaroo joins country NSW horse race

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:43pm

A kangaroo has given a group of racehorses a run for their money after darting onto a track in country NSW.  Read more »

Malibu Style to run at Flemington

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:16pm

Last-start Bel Esprit Stakes winner Malibu Style is set to run at Flemington in a 1000m open handicap rather than the McKay Stakes in Adelaide.  Read more »

Sun puts dampener on Sons of John

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:07pm

Hawkesbury trainer Jason Attard hopes Sydney's fine spell is temporary as he seeks softer ground for Sons Of John at Rosehill.  Read more »

Zed Em gives Payne first Brierly victory

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 4:42pm

Zem Em has given a dashing display under Steve Pateman to lead throughout in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Wings soars for back-to-back wins

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 4:00pm

Tash Burleigh has only trained six-year-old mare Wings for one race but their association goes back to her job with late Goulburn mentor Graeme Spackman.  Read more »

Newitt reunites with Observational

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 3:43pm

Craig Newitt is looking forward to getting back aboard the in-form Observational in the Warrnambool Cup after winning the Bendigo Golden Mile on the gelding.  Read more »

I'll'ava'alf wins flat lead-up for Annual

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 3:32pm

I'll'ava'alf has scored a flat win on the opening day of the Warrnambool carnival ahead of his main aim, the Grand Annual Steeplechase.  Read more »

I Am Zelady in first for Joe Pride

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 2:40pm

I Am Zelady will be Sydney trainer Joe Pride's first runner in Adelaide when she contests the Sangster Stakes at Morphettville.  Read more »

Bolwell to start rehab within a week

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 2:33pm

Injured apprentice jockey Melanie Bolwell is likely to start rehab in Sydney within a week after a three-horse fall in the state's north last month.  Read more »

Ancient King gets jumps win at Warrnambool

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 2:24pm

Italian Derby placegetter Ancient King has broken through for his first win over jumps at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Smaller jumps a better fit for Arch Fire

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 1:24pm

After a short stint at steeplechasing, Arch Fire is back over the smaller jumps with the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool his target.  Read more »

Fresher Songs chasing a second Wangoom

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 12:37pm

Trainer Mike Moroney is confident a fresher Yesterday's Songs can go back-to-back in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Patch to be fan favourite for Derby

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 12:25pm

One-eyed colt Patch is an outsider in the Kentucky Derby but a favourite with trainer Todd Pletcher.  Read more »

Full fields for Adelaide Group Ones

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 12:19pm

Leading contenders Kenedna and Egg Tart have drawn well in a capacity field for the Australasian Oaks while the Sangster Stakes has also attracted a full field.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien has strong hand in Guineas

Tuesday 2 May 2017, 9:29am

There are 12 colts left in the English 2000 Guineas at Newmarket while 18 fillies remain in the 1000 Guineas.  Read more »

Waterhouse, Bott to appeal conviction

Monday 1 May 2017, 5:52pm

Training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will appeal their conviction and $5000 fine for substituting horses in a televised work-out.  Read more »

Bat Out Of Hell for Hidden Pearl

Monday 1 May 2017, 5:24pm

Speedy mare Hidden Pearl is likely to resume in the Bat Out of Hell at the Gold Coast as she chases black type.  Read more »

Missrock chasing big Adelaide prize

Monday 1 May 2017, 4:52pm

Trainer Robbie Laing has talented filly Missrock primed for an assault on the $1 million Sangster Stakes at Morphettville.  Read more »

Wells nearing jumps return at Flemington

Monday 1 May 2017, 4:09pm

Grand National steeplechase winner Wells will further his preparation for a jumps return with a flat run at Flemington.  Read more »

Switch to Rosehill to help New Tipperary

Monday 1 May 2017, 3:38pm

Trainer Joe Pride is hoping a firm Rosehill surface can bring out the best in New Tipperary in the Lord Mayors Cup.  Read more »

Smerdon chasing more Warrnambool success

Monday 1 May 2017, 2:07pm

Western Kingdom makes his steeplechasing debut in the Brierly on the opening day of the Warrnambool three-day carnival.  Read more »

Capacity field to tackle Grand Annual

Monday 1 May 2017, 1:42pm

No Song No Supper and Regina Coeli, the past two winners of the Grand Annual Steeplechase, are set to run in the gruelling race at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Tiffani Brooker will not appeal suspension

Monday 1 May 2017, 1:25pm

Apprentice Tiffani Brooker will not appeal a 7-day suspension for excessive use of the whip at Eagle Farm while the owners of the runner-up pursue legal action.  Read more »

Tavidream Queensland Derby bound

Monday 1 May 2017, 12:25pm

New Zealand three-year-old Tavidream is likely to race in the Queensland Derby for new Australian owners.  Read more »

First Australian Stakes Winner for Excelebration

Monday 1 May 2017, 10:21am

The Chris Munce-trained Saint Patricks Day became the first Australian winner for Excelebration (IRE) when successful at the Sunshine Coast on April 9 and he now becomes his sire's first stakes winner after finishing powerfully to capture Saturday's $100,000 UBET Dalrello Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Eagle could be on his way back home

Monday 1 May 2017, 7:35am

Trainer John Moore has signalled a Caulfield and Melbourne Cups campaign for Queensland Derby winner Eagle Way who has added a G3 win to his Hong Kong record.  Read more »

Godolphin silence on O'Shea departure

Sunday 30 April 2017, 6:28pm

Speculation continues about John O'Shea's replacement with Godolphin Australia yet to confirm he is leaving as head trainer.  Read more »

Chris Munce after another stakes win

Sunday 30 April 2017, 4:48pm

Trainer Chris Munce will enter two horses for the Group Three Ken Russell Classic on Saturday as he chases his fifth stakes win of the season.  Read more »

Payne with chances in Warrnambool features

Sunday 30 April 2017, 4:39pm

Patrick Payne has trained three Grand Annual Steeplechase winners and has Slowpoke Rodriguez and defending champion No Song No Supper aimed at this year's race.  Read more »

Rebel Dane primed for Brisbane farewell

Sunday 30 April 2017, 4:21pm

Rebel Dane has pleased trainer Gary Portelli with his third in a barrier trial ahead of his Brisbane swan song.  Read more »

Pateman up for dual roles at Warrnambool

Sunday 30 April 2017, 1:29pm

Champion jockey Steve Pateman gets the chance to ride a horse he also trains in a jumps race at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Willie Mullins in last-gasp comeback

Sunday 30 April 2017, 10:40am

Willie Mullins has completed a remarkable comeback to retain his title as champion National Hunt trainer in Ireland.  Read more »

Tiffani Brooker to consider an appeal

Sunday 30 April 2017, 9:29am

Leading apprentice Tiffani Brooker is considering an appeal against the severity of a seven-day suspension for excessive whip use on Dreams Aplenty.  Read more »

Star Exhibit impresses in Victorian debut

Saturday 29 April 2017, 5:51pm

Perth Cup winner Star Exhibit has feature races in Queensland on his agenda after winning a Listed race in Victoria in his first start for Darren Weir.  Read more »

Fabrizio wins Group 3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup

Saturday 29 April 2017, 5:37pm

A barrier trial five days out from the race has worked wonders for Fabrizio in the Hawkesbury Gold Cup.  Read more »

Grey Street gives McArdle some consolation

Saturday 29 April 2017, 5:00pm

Grey Street has turned around the fortunes of trainer John McArdle with a strong win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Wise Hero returns a winner at Caulfield

Saturday 29 April 2017, 4:51pm

Lightly raced three-year-old Wise Hero has made it three wins from four starts with a first-up victory over 1200m at Caulfield.  Read more »