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Eric The Eel sold to Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »