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Oxford Poet ready to put best foot forward

Friday 20 January 2017, 4:00pm

Trainer Kim Waugh believes Oxford Poet's significant weight relief holds him in good stead for Saturday's Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Brooke Ainsworth gets city chance

Friday 20 January 2017, 3:49pm

Claiming apprentice Brooke Ainsworth gets her chance to shine in the city when she rides Ringo's A Rockstar at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Crystal Dreamer chases fourth-straight win

Friday 20 January 2017, 3:21pm

Crystal Dreamer will drop back from 1200 to 1000 metres at Moonee Valley when he chases a fourth-straight win this preparation.  Read more »

Lordag to return Robert Heathcote's faith

Friday 20 January 2017, 1:26pm

A sharp drop in class should help Lordag repay trainer Robert Heathcote's faith with a win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Valley stepping stone for Corstens stayer

Friday 20 January 2017, 1:00pm

Co-trainer Troy Corstens says lightly raced Crediton is learning all the time and he believes he is a promising stayer for the future.  Read more »

Yankee Rose disqualified from G1 Flight

Friday 20 January 2017, 12:52pm

Yankee Rose has been disqualified from her second placing in the Group One Flight Stakes after testing positive to a prohibited substance.  Read more »

Date set for Josh Cartwright hearing

Friday 20 January 2017, 12:50pm

Stewards have set a date to resume the hearing into Josh Cartwright's reckless riding charge in Adelaide.  Read more »

Bruce Brown hopes theory holds true

Friday 20 January 2017, 12:09pm

Trainer Bruce Brown is hoping one of his oldest theories will hold true with promising mare Khaleesi at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sandown Lakeside's green light for return

Friday 20 January 2017, 7:26am

The Sandown Lakeside track is ready for a return to racing after extensive remedial work.  Read more »

Regan Bayliss a fully fledged jockey

Thursday 19 January 2017, 6:11pm

Having already outridden his claim, Regan Bayliss has been given permission to finish his apprenticeship early and become a senior jockey.  Read more »

Hard Call on target for Valley assignment

Thursday 19 January 2017, 5:45pm

Trainer John Salanitri says Hard Call has come through his last-start win well and believes the gelding is right in the mix for the VOBIS Gold Star.  Read more »

Nic's Vendetta out for Highway revenge

Thursday 19 January 2017, 5:26pm

Todd Howlett-trained Nic's Vendetta will be our for revenge when he lines up in his fourth Highway Handicap race at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Mossin' Around back after escaping fire

Thursday 19 January 2017, 4:27pm

Mossin' Around will be back at the races at Moonee Valley after having an eventful day out the last time she ventured to the Melbourne.  Read more »

Muddy Rope coul face biggest test

Thursday 19 January 2017, 4:01pm

Trainer Chris Anderson is undecided whether to test Muddy Rope against top horses at Eagle Farm or go to the Sunshine Coast for an easier race.  Read more »

Song And Laughter ready to win at Randwick

Thursday 19 January 2017, 3:57pm

Connections to mega-stable Godolphin could help Song And Laughter give rookie Warwick Farm trainer Richard Litt a maiden victory in his own name.  Read more »

Luke Dittman reunites with Wicked Intent

Thursday 19 January 2017, 2:07pm

Chris Munce has called on in-form jockey Luke Dittman to ride speedy Wicked Intent at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Rain would be nice for Carrington roughie

Thursday 19 January 2017, 1:43pm

Rain will aid the chances of Wouldnt It Be Nice in the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick which will be the gelding's 50th start.  Read more »

Laming happy with Wellington Cup hope

Thursday 19 January 2017, 1:00pm

The Richard Laming-trained Sly Romance will be one of two Australian-trained stayers chasing a feature win in the Wellington Cup in New Zealand.  Read more »

Paradis Imperial heads to Brisbane

Thursday 19 January 2017, 12:52pm

Unbeaten Rockhampton-trained filly Paradis Imperial will step up to city racing when she comes to Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Fitting First Australian Winner for Squamosa

Thursday 19 January 2017, 10:41am

It only seems fitting that the first Australian winner for Sun Stud's Squamosa should carry the purple and white Star Thoroughbreds colours that were carried with much success by her sire.  Read more »

Ljung to see doctor before rides again

Thursday 19 January 2017, 9:37am

Stewards have ordered apprentice Emma Ljung to see a doctor for a clearance before she takes her eight rides at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Apprentice to ride Heartbreak City

Thursday 19 January 2017, 8:00am

Trainer Tony Martin has every faith in Donagh Meyler, handing him the high-profile ride on Heartbreak City for the Melbourne Cup runner-up's return.  Read more »

UAE trainer outed for 2 years for cobalt

Thursday 19 January 2017, 7:47am

A trainer in Abu Dhabi has been outed for two years after being found guilty of a cobalt offence.  Read more »

Wide draw for Odyssey Moon in G1 Telegraph

Thursday 19 January 2017, 6:58am

The Robert Smerdon-trained Odyssey Moon will jump from a wide barrier in the Group One Telegraph Handicap in New Zealand.  Read more »

British racing 2nd most attended sport

Thursday 19 January 2017, 6:56am

More than 5.98million people enjoyed a day at the races in 2016, with racing regaining its place as the second-best attended sport in Britain.  Read more »

Mixed day for jockeys in Warwick Farm heat

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 6:33pm

Blake Shinn has been suspended for careless riding while Tye Angland has been hailed as the key to Dorf Star's form reversal in a mixed day for jockeys.  Read more »

Thompson, Cartwright suspended at Sandown

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 6:28pm

In-form apprentice Ben Thompson and fellow apprentice Georgina Cartwright have been suspended for careless riding at Sandown.  Read more »

Crocodile Rock impresses Melham at Sandown

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 5:45pm

Jockey Ben Melham believes Crocodile Rock is poised to win better races after guiding the import to a dominant win over 2400m at Sandown.  Read more »

Stable trifecta at Doomben for Tony Gollan

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 5:24pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has been proven right after predicting a stable trifecta at Doomben.  Read more »

Burning Front heads VOBIS Gold Star field

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 4:23pm

The Darren Weir-trained Burning Front will be chasing back-to-back wins in the VOBIS Gold Star and headlines a field of nine for the Moonee Valley race.  Read more »

Ecuador kept fresh for Carrington Stakes

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:51pm

Co-trainer Adrian Bott says Ecuador has been kept fresh for Saturday's Carrington Stakes as the stayer looks to pinch another win at 1400 metres.  Read more »

Luck finally goes with Snitzkraft

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:26pm

Two-Year-Old Snitzkraft has shown his true ability with victory at Doomben to prompt winter carnival aspirations.  Read more »

Into Orbit resumes with Sandown win

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:20pm

Dwayne Dunn has a big opinion of three-year-old colt Into Orbit who has overcome a slow start to win first-up at Sandown and remain unbeaten.  Read more »

Gauguin on road to G1 after midweek maiden

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:07pm

Gauguin has posted a convincing maiden win at Warwick Farm with trainer James Cummings not afraid to signal Group One autumn targets.  Read more »

Beer looks to Sydney with Jacqui's Joy

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 2:14pm

Last-start Sandown winner Jacqui's Joy will head to Sydney to run at Randwick, with the prize money and field size major factors in the decision.  Read more »

Alter call after consolation Qld win

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 2:00pm

Million dollar filly Alter Call will be out for a consolation win at Eagle Farm after missing a run on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Heartbreak City favourite for jumps return

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 1:29pm

Melbourne Cup runner-up Heartbreak City is favourite for his scheduled return over jumps in Ireland.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 18/1/2017

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 11:37am

What a week it has been for Prime Thoroughbreds. Read the latest dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill.   Read more »

Freshman Sires Make Karaka National Yearling Sales Series Debut

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 9:57am

Karaka 2017 will showcase the first yearling crops of 18 exciting new sires from throughout Australasia.  Read more »

Rowan Waymouth recovering from surgery

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 8:53am

Former jockey Rowan Waymouth has undergone surgery to repair a fractured skull after apparently being kicked by a horse.  Read more »

Darren Bell to resume limited training

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 8:34am

Darren Bell can resume limited training after one of his stables was cleared of the infectious disease strangles.  Read more »

Bowman to ride at Karaka Millions meeting

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 7:46am

Hugh Bowman will ride Padraig in the $1 million Karaka Million, New Zealand's richest race.  Read more »

Gold Symphony tuned up for Carrington tilt

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 3:58pm

Co-trainer Paul Snowden says Gold Symphony's confidence-boosting win at Warwick Farm bodes well for his return to stakes racing at Randwick.  Read more »

It Is Written aims for another Valley win

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 3:49pm

Eight-year-old gelding It Is Written recently notched his eighth career Moonee Valley win and will be chasing another when he returns to his favourite track.  Read more »

Neil Dyer suspended for three months

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 2:39pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has suspended trainer Neil Dyer for three months over a breach of the race day treatment rules.  Read more »

Farson to face first city test at Sandown

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 2:12pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Farson will be tested in town for the first time when he runs at Sandown after a maiden win at Kilmore.  Read more »

Portelli hoping for Selene's staying genes

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 1:52pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is hoping Bel Selene, a sibling of Caulfield Cup winner Mummify, can successfully extend to 1300m at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy to ride Turn Me Loose

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 1:31pm

Melbourne Cup-winning rider Kerrin McEvoy will ride New Zealand star Turn Me Loose in the Group Two Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Xtravagant out of the G1 Telegraph

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 10:11am

Australian sprinter Odyssey Moon has one less opponent in his Group One bid in New Zealand with long-time favourite Xtravagant scratched from the Telegraph.  Read more »

Goodrich RAD Board hearing deferred

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 6:05am

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board hearing into a charge against trainer Kate Goodrich has been deferred until March.  Read more »