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Oxford Poet ready to put best foot forward
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Adelaide
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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 »