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Four of Aquanita eight want bans lifted

Friday 8 March 2019, 1:17pm

Four trainers have argued their disqualifications over the Aquanita eight doping scandal should be overturned.  Read more »

Lanciato on track for Newmarket defence

Thursday 7 March 2019, 6:34pm

Trainer Mark Newnham will consider autumn and winter carnival targets for Lanciato if the horse can defend his crown in the Newcastle Newmarket.  Read more »

Aussie horses cleared to race in Hong Kong

Thursday 7 March 2019, 6:30pm

The Australian and Hong Kong governments have agreed on interim measures to lift quarantine restrictions on horses travelling between the two places.  Read more »

Princess Jenni faces stakes test in Kewney

Thursday 7 March 2019, 5:53pm

Three-year-old filly Princess Jenni will be tested in stakes company for the first time when she makes her return in the Group Two Kewney Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Godolphin under the radar in G1 Guineas

Thursday 7 March 2019, 4:54pm

The Randwick Guineas has been billed as a two-horse race between Sydney's dominant colt and top filly but Godolphin is hoping to shake things up with Aramayo.  Read more »

Pike with strong chances at Flemington

Thursday 7 March 2019, 4:37pm

Newmarket Handicap contender Graff headlines a book of seven rides for Western Australia's premier jockey William Pike at Flemington.  Read more »

Dale sure Fell Swoop can go the distance

Thursday 7 March 2019, 3:54pm

A five-time placegetter at Group One level, Fell Swoop will get another shot at an elusive win in the top grade in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Newmarket Handicap facts and figures

Thursday 7 March 2019, 3:47pm

A look at the history of the Group One Newmarket Handicap run over the straight 1200m at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers on Champagne Cuddles in Newmarket

Thursday 7 March 2019, 3:19pm

Multiple Group One placegetter Champagne Cuddles will race in blinkers for the first time in a star-studded Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Vincere Volare is ready for Reisling win

Thursday 7 March 2019, 3:11pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is growing in confidence he has made the right decision to miss earlier feature races with Vincere Volare to tackle the Reisling Stakes.  Read more »

A look at the history of G1 Australian Cup

Thursday 7 March 2019, 2:54pm

Facts and figures behind the history of the Australian Cup to be run at Flemington.  Read more »

Williams buoyed by Shillelagh ahead of Cup

Thursday 7 March 2019, 2:49pm

Craig Williams is happy after Shillelagh's final piece of work ahead of her taking her place as the only mare in the Group One Australian Cup at Flemington.  Read more »

Impasse to live up to family name

Thursday 7 March 2019, 2:18pm

Consistent gelding Impasse, a son of former star filly Amelia's Dream, will step up to open company at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Ace High chasing better outcome for Payne

Thursday 7 March 2019, 12:55pm

Ace High will be Sydney trainer David Payne's sole Flemington representative with a trackwork accident claiming the life of stablemate Deep Chill.  Read more »

Age just a number for veteran sprinter

Thursday 7 March 2019, 12:46pm

Speedster Ball Of Muscle will have his first start since suffering a bleeding attack when he takes on top sprinter Redzel in the Challenge Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Charles Road favourite for Auckland Cup

Thursday 7 March 2019, 12:28pm

Sydney Cup placegetter (Sir) Charles Road is favourite for the Group One Auckland Cup and can earn another trip to Randwick.  Read more »

No racing at Santa Anita after deaths

Thursday 7 March 2019, 7:41am

Racing at Santa Anita has been cancelled as officials investigate a spate of equine deaths in racing and training.  Read more »

VRC to pay tribute to Les Carlyon

Wednesday 6 March 2019, 7:44pm

The Victoria Racing Club will pay tribute to lifelong racing aficionado and storyteller Les Carlyon who has died aged 76.  Read more »

Two jobs for Chris Munce ahead of Mile

Wednesday 6 March 2019, 7:21pm

Trainer Chris Munce is juggling All-Star Mile plans for Urban Ruler while picking which direction promising filly Zoucara will go.  Read more »

Price adds a partner to training business

Wednesday 6 March 2019, 7:14pm

Caulfield trainer Mick Price is set to add a training partner to his operation which he says will allow him to further develop his business.  Read more »