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Eric The Eel sold to Hong Kong
Brisbane
Friday 8 May 2020, 7:51am
Australian Derby placegetter Eric The Eel has been sold to Hong Kong interests after two weeks of negotiations. Read more »
Majestic Colt wins German Listed race
London
Friday 8 May 2020, 7:44am
Majestic Colt has landed the first Listed prize of the European season as German racing sparked back to life at Hanover. Read more »
Weight, barrier against Lashes at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 7 May 2020, 5:41pm
While hopeful Lashes can measure up to stakes grade in time, trainer Matt Smith admits she faces a tough task when she resumes at Randwick. Read more »
Sentimentalist in line for three straight
Melbourne
Thursday 7 May 2020, 5:34pm
After victories in the Stawell Cup and the VOBIS Gold Heath, Sentimentalist is shooting for a hat-trick for trainer Mark Pegus at Caulfield. Read more »
Nothdurft to appeal three-month suspension
Brisbane
Thursday 7 May 2020, 4:46pm
Leading Queensland jockey Baylee Nothdurft will seek an internal review of a three-month suspension for his ride on Vega One at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Dunn finds unexpected Target for Snitz
Sydney
Thursday 7 May 2020, 4:35pm
Trainer Matthew Dunn's decision to base a small team in Sydney during the coronavirus pandemic could reap its biggest reward when Snitz contests a stakes race. Read more »
William Thomas after another Caulfield win
Melbourne
Thursday 7 May 2020, 4:21pm
Having recorded a personal best with his latest Caulfield win, William Thomas returns to the track for another 1100m-sprint. Read more »
Kementari set to regain glory days
Brisbane
Thursday 7 May 2020, 4:19pm
Stud failure Kementari will take the first step to regaining racetrack glory in the Group Three BRC Sprint at Doomben. Read more »
Berry back with superb Randwick book
Sydney
Thursday 7 May 2020, 4:15pm
Top jockey Tommy Berry has endured a stop-start autumn with suspensions and he is hoping to make up for lost time at the reconfigured Gosford Cup meeting. Read more »
Shepard to step out at Ballarat for Moody
Melbourne
Thursday 7 May 2020, 3:35pm
Having recently opened his new stable at Pakenham, comeback trainer Peter Moody is about to have his first runner with Shepard at Ballarat. Read more »
Lees cautious about Kinloch's city debut
Sydney
Thursday 7 May 2020, 3:22pm
Impressive debut winner Kinloch will face his latest test when he makes his metropolitan debut against a smart field at Randwick. Read more »
Miss Gem gets chance at black-type
Brisbane
Thursday 7 May 2020, 2:08pm
Gold Coast trainer Michael Costa has grabbed one of the few chances for filly Miss Gem to chase black-type at Doomben. Read more »
Barbie set for another feature Doomben win
Brisbane
Thursday 7 May 2020, 1:47pm
Top mare Outback Barbie will run in her 20th feature race when she resumes at Doomben in the Group Three BRC Sprint. Read more »
Third time lucky for Group 1 SA Derby hope
Melbourne
Thursday 7 May 2020, 12:38pm
After being placed previously at Morphettville, Themoonlitegambler will attempt a Group One victory in the South Australian Derby. Read more »
Thornton to make mark without an allowance
Brisbane
Thursday 7 May 2020, 11:43am
Apprentice Stephanie Thornton gets her chance to make her mark riding without an allowance at two meetings this week. Read more »
Command'n'conquer education trip to Coast
Brisbane
Thursday 7 May 2020, 11:43am
Unbeaten Command'n'conquer will be on a look and learn mission when he races at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Legendary jockey Darby McCarthy dies
Brisbane
Thursday 7 May 2020, 11:12am
Legendary jockey Darby McCarthy, a trail blazer for aboriginal sports people, has died aged 76. Read more »
Proposal for one-day Derby-Oaks meeting
London
Thursday 7 May 2020, 10:49am
Epsom is exploring the feasibility and practicality of a one-day Derby meeting behind closed doors. Read more »
German racing set to resume at Hanover
London
Thursday 7 May 2020, 7:51am
Racing in Germany is scheduled to restart at Hanover after being given clearance from government authorities. Read more »
Changes to Vic jumps and highweight races
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 6:41pm
Segregation difficulties for flat and jumps jockeys has forced Racing Victoria into programming changes at some country venues. Read more »
Greyworm favourite for Takeover Target
Sydney
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 5:53pm
Last-start winner Greyworm is the early favourite to add the Listed Takeover Target Stakes which is being held at Randwick. Read more »
Lindsey Smith lands first Warrnambool Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 5:11pm
Too Close The Sun has given Lindsey Smith the Listed Warrnambool Cup among a winning treble on the second and final day of an abbreviated May carnival. Read more »
September Run breaks maiden at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 4:49pm
Jockey Hugh Bowman believes two-year-old filly September Run is in for a good winter campaign after breaking her maiden first-up from a spell at Canterbury. Read more »
Danny O'Brien lands his first Bool feature
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 4:27pm
Success by Order Of Command in the Wangoom Handicap has provided trainer Danny O'Brien with his first feature victory at the Warrnambool May carnival. Read more »
Stuart Kendrick records 900th career win
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 3:34pm
Trainer Stuart Kendrick recorded his 900th career win when Superare won at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Elizabeel chasing first win at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 3:23pm
Trainer John Sargent believes Elizabeel has plenty of potential and hopes the two-year-old can break through for a win at Randwick at her third start. Read more »
Stanley looks for some Magic at Caulfield
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 1:19pm
Trainer Brent Stanley has high hopes for stablemates It's Kind Of Magic and Cryptic Jewel at Caulfield. Read more »
Celestial Falls to make Randwick return
Sydney
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 1:15pm
Three-year-old filly Celestial Falls is set to return from an extended break at Randwick with a Queensland trip for The Roses on the radar later this campaign. Read more »
Edmonds stable fires up winter contenders
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 11:57am
Promising two-year-old The Drinks Cart leads a strong team of horses the Toby and Trent Edmonds partnership has at the Good Coast and Doomben. Read more »
Graham hopes trial form holds for Victorem
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 11:46am
Trainer Jenny Graham is hoping Victorem can continue the run of winners to come out of his recent barrier trial when he lines up in the BRC Sprint. Read more »
Jim Byrne back for Outback Barbie mount
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 10:56am
Jim Byrne has recovered from a second operation on a broken leg to ride Outback Barbie in the Group Three BRC Sprint. Read more »
Hopes British racing can resume soon
London
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 7:47am
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has spoken positively about hopes the resumption of racing in Britain might not be too far away. Read more »
Gobstopper beats Runaway to win Galleywood
Sydney
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 6:10pm
Gobstopper, an elder brother of Australasian Oaks winner Toffee Tongue, has narrowly beaten favourite Runaway in the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool. Read more »
Ablaze too tough in Grand Annual victory
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 5:34pm
Ablaze has shown his versatility winning both the Jericho Cup on the flat and Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool this season. Read more »
Russian Camelot on target for Derby tilt
Sydney
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 5:03pm
Despite Russian Camelot missing a lead-up race, trainer Danny O'Brien says the colt could not be in better condition for the Group One South Australian Derby. Read more »
Getting Leggie lands Brierly Steeplechase
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 4:59pm
A wise decision by trainer Nick Smart has landed connections victory in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Read more »
Gosford Gold Cup to suit Greysful Glamour
Sydney
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 4:30pm
Trainer Mark Newnham believes Greysful Glamour can produce a bold run in the Gosford Gold Cup after bypassing the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup because of a heavy track. Read more »
Alexander set to double up at Caulfield
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 3:54pm
Irish-bred import Southern Rock is set to join Kiwia in a handicap race at Caulfield as a starting point to a spring campaign. Read more »
Baylee Nothdurft inquiry to resume
Brisbane
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 3:06pm
A stewards inquiry into leading jockey Baylee Nothdurft's ride on Vega One at the Sunshine Coast last month is set to resume. Read more »
Order Of Command set for Wangoom Handicap
Sydney
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 2:49pm
Danny O'Brien has aimed Order Of Command at this year's Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool and the trainer cannot fault the sprinter going into the race. Read more »
Pateman hospitalised after jumps fall
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 2:02pm
Jockey Steven Pateman has been stood down from his remaining rides after suffering concussion in a fall at Warrnambool. Read more »
Star Of Michelin cleared to race again
Brisbane
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 1:48pm
Three-year-old Star Of Michelin has easily won a barrier trial to get his clearance to resume a winter campaign after an episode of cardiac arrhythmia. Read more »
Field of 14 to contest Group 1 SA Derby
Melbourne
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 12:45pm
Three fillies will back up into the South Australian Derby after contesting the Australasian Oaks in a bid to emulate the Lindsay Park-trained Qafila. Read more »
Godolphin heads Stradbroke entries
Brisbane
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 9:56am
The powerful Godolphin operation has nominated nine horses for the Group One Stradbroke including last year's winner Trekking. Read more »
Racing ready to resume in France
London
Tuesday 5 May 2020, 7:22am
Racing in France is poised to return as planned after the Paris police gave permission to resume racing at ParisLongchamp. Read more »
Pateman set to partner Zed Em at the Bool
Melbourne
Monday 4 May 2020, 6:22pm
Dual licence holder Steven Pateman is free to ride Zed Em at Warrnambool as he waits on the judgment in a cobalt case. Read more »
Purcell hopes for upset wins on home track
Sydney
Monday 4 May 2020, 6:14pm
Local trainer Aaron Purcell with have Guizot and Instigator chasing upset wins in the Wangoom Handicap and Warrnambool Cup, respectively. Read more »
Newcomer out to build trainer's profile
Melbourne
Monday 4 May 2020, 5:40pm
Joseph Waldron is hoping former Godolphin gelding Wagner might be the horse to build the profile of his stable at Mornington. Read more »
House Of Cartier out to add Gosford Cup
Sydney
Monday 4 May 2020, 4:48pm
The John Sargent-trained mare House Of Cartier is set to back up in the Gosford Gold Cup at Randwick eight days after winning the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup. Read more »
Queensland stars dominate BRC Sprint noms
Brisbane
Monday 4 May 2020, 4:20pm
Several horses with claims to being Queensland's best sprinter have been nominated for the Group Three BRC Sprint as a lead-up to the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »