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Trainer dares to dream of Showdown result
Melbourne
Friday 17 April 2020, 2:12pm
The big prize money on offer in The Showdown at Caulfield has caught the attention of Michael Mehegan who will be represented Miss Inbetween. Read more »
Thinker to be quick in Packer Plate
Sydney
Friday 17 April 2020, 12:07pm
Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker will be out to end an already successful campaign with victory in the Frank Packer Plate. Read more »
Lees is not giving up on import Danceteria
Sydney
Friday 17 April 2020, 10:43am
Danceteria is yet to recapture his best European form but trainer Kris Lees is hoping a recent performance can help reignite the import's career. Read more »
Neville Stewart on a winning break
Brisbane
Friday 17 April 2020, 10:26am
Grafton trainer Neville Stewart is reaping dividends from his decision to relocate to Queensland on a short-term basis with the promising Broken Hero. Read more »
Uncomplicated looms as winter hopeful
Brisbane
Friday 17 April 2020, 10:19am
Uncomplicated can stamp herself as a contender for winter feature races if she can back up her debut win. Read more »
BHA defends holding Cheltenham festival
London
Friday 17 April 2020, 9:34am
British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust has defended the decision to hold the Cheltenham Festival. Read more »
G1 winner and top sire Shamardal dies
London
Friday 17 April 2020, 6:55am
Multiple Group One winner and renowned stallion Shamardal has died at the age of 18 after some recent health issues. Read more »
Dual Everest winner Redzel retired
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 7:03pm
Star sprinter Redzel has been retired with his last race yielding a third in the Group One TJ Smith Stakes. Read more »
Rubisaki poised to cap season at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 5:36pm
Three-year-old filly Rubisaki is on target to chase her sixth straight win this season in the Group Three JHB Carr Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Ideas Man to undergo check before Showdown
Melbourne
Thursday 16 April 2020, 4:21pm
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Ideas Man needs to pass a Racing Victoria vet check before running in The Showdown. Read more »
Packer Plate start looms for Get The Idea
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 3:34pm
Lightly raced Get The Idea is set to run in the Group Three Frank Packer Plate after missing a planned start in the Australian Derby two weeks earlier. Read more »
White Moss to back up again in G1 All Aged
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 3:29pm
Last-start Sapphire Stakes winner White Moss is scheduled to run for the third consecutive weekend in the Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Nichols happy to get Oliver back on Dancer
Melbourne
Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:57pm
After an unsuccessful trip to Adelaide for a first-up assignment, Tahitian Dancer runs at Caulfield where her trainer Shane Nichols is expecting better. Read more »
Time almost up for Group 1-winning mare
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:54pm
Trainer Kris Lees has scratched two horses from the Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick but still holds a strong hand with Group One winners In Her Time and Le Romain. Read more »
Champagne Stakes facts and figures
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:38pm
What you need to know about the Group One Champagne Stakes for two-year-olds at Randwick Read more »
A look at the Group One All Aged Stakes
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:03pm
What you need to know about the weight-for-age Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Benfica Princess after first open victory
Brisbane
Thursday 16 April 2020, 12:45pm
Consistent mare Benfica Princess is chasing her first open company win in the Might And Power Handicap at the Gold Coast. Read more »
King can grant Bowman juvenile clean sweep
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 12:38pm
A victory aboard King's Legacy in the Champagne Stakes would deliver star jockey Hugh Bowman his first clean sweep of the two-year-old triple crown. Read more »
Doomben to dictate Gollan's winter plans
Brisbane
Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:51am
Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will use the Doomben meeting to start planning winter campaigns for some of his top horses. Read more »
Griffiths hopes to flex muscle in Showdown
Melbourne
Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:45am
Robbie Griffiths has Cornucopia safely in The Showdown at Caulfield but is hoping for some scratchings to have multiple representation in the $855,000 race. Read more »
Away Game scheduled to run in Adelaide G1
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:37am
Star two-year-old Away Game is scheduled to take on the older fillies and mares in the Group One Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide with Dean Holland to ride. Read more »
Coronavirus protocols stretch bush stable
Brisbane
Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:32am
Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn will need all of his logistical skills when he has runners at up to eight tracks over four days. Read more »
Coastal Prince gets open company chance
Brisbane
Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:04am
Coastal Prince's liking for 1600m races at Doomben has given him a chance to contest an open company handicap. Read more »
Exceedance retired to stand at Vinery
Sydney
Thursday 16 April 2020, 7:40am
Group One winner Exceedance will not race again and will stand at Vinery Stud in the spring. Read more »
Return to British racing to remain on hold
London
Thursday 16 April 2020, 7:20am
Racing will remain on hold beyond after the British Horseracing Authority extended its suspension on meetings in Britain. Read more »
Hopes high for resumption of French racing
Paris
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 7:08pm
French horse racing officials are in talks with the government to stage meetings meeting closed doors in the near future. Read more »
Listed race on radar for 2YO Panna Cotta
Sydney
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 5:25pm
Trainer Mark Newnham has pinpointed a Listed race as the likely next step for two-year-old Panna Cotta after the filly's maiden win on the Kensington track. Read more »
Eduardo set for return outing at Caulfield
Melbourne
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 4:20pm
Trainer Sarah Zschoke is confident Eduardo, who returns in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield, has overcome his ailments that cut short a spring campaign. Read more »
Holyfield set for Group 1 Champagne Stakes
Sydney
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 4:07pm
Holyfield is among a host of stakes-winning two-year-olds from the Ciaron Maher Racing stable and will try to become a Group One winner in the Champagne Stakes. Read more »
No luck for Cumani with Showdown barriers
Melbourne
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 4:01pm
Matt Cumani will saddle two runners in the $855,000 The Showdown at Caulfield, Khoekhoe and Coup De Tonnerre who filled the quinella at Echuca recently. Read more »
Marquand fined $2000 for protocol breach
Sydney
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 3:57pm
Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand has been fined for breaching the strict protocols surrounding the conduct of race meetings during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Robbie Fradd lands Sunshine Coast double
Brisbane
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 3:43pm
Veteran jockey Robbie Fradd made a quick trip to ride a double on his only two rides for the day at the Sunshine Coast Read more »
Dreamforce chases second Group One victory
Sydney
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 1:39pm
Group One George Ryder Stakes winner Dreamforce will be chasing his second straight elite-level victory when he runs in the All Aged Stakes over 1400m. Read more »
Internationals long odds for spring: RV
Melbourne
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 1:01pm
Racing Victoria international scout Paul Bloodworth is optimistic some overseas horses will compete at the spring carnival but he admits it is a long shot. Read more »
Ageless Brocson set to continue top form
Brisbane
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 12:45pm
Nine-year-old gelding Brocson has found a new lease on life as a stayer and is among the top chances in the 2200m race at Doomben. Read more »
Star Edmonds fillies to stay at Gold Coast
Brisbane
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 11:21am
The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership will keep Vanna Girl and Vivid Fortress for the Gold Coast instead of sending them to Sydney. Read more »
Full field for All Aged Stakes at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 15 April 2020, 10:19am
A full field including last year's winner Pierata has been declared for the Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Gone Bye set for G3 Frank Packer Plate
Sydney
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 6:37pm
Lightly raced Gone Bye will step up in class and distance in the Frank Packer Plate against a field expected to include Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker. Read more »
VOBIS Sires Guineas attracts 29 entries
Sydney
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 6:31pm
Group-winning filly Moonlight Maid headlines 29 nominations for the VOBIS Sires Guineas for three-year-olds at Caulfield. Read more »
Newnham plans Showdown in Melbourne
Sydney
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 5:20pm
Sydney trainer Mark Newnham plans to send Write On to Melbourne for The Showdown if the colt draws well for the rich race at Caulfield. Read more »
Alligator's Millions B sample positive
Brisbane
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 4:45pm
The B sample taken from Alligator Blood's Magic Millions win has also shown an irregularity to altrenogest meaning connections now face an inquiry. Read more »
Blinkers for Brandenburg in WFA All Aged
Sydney
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 3:03pm
Three-year-old Brandenburg will run in the Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick with trainer John Sargent to apply blinkers to the colt. Read more »
Tony Pike still has one Sydney option
Sydney
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 1:38pm
New Zealand trainer Tony Pike has put an end to The Bostonian's Sydney autumn but will still have a G1 runner with Not An Option in the Champagne Stakes. Read more »
Eagle Farm to have slightly longer hiatus
Brisbane
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 1:08pm
Eagle Farm racecourse will have a slightly longer respite from racing than expected. Read more »
Saudi prize money withheld over court case
London
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 7:00am
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia is withholding prize money for the $20 million Saudi Cup, after trainer Jason Servis was indicted in the United States. Read more »
Kerrin McEvoy suspended at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 6:46am
Leading jockey Kerrin McEvoy has been suspended at Warwick Farm for failing to ride a horse out to the finish line. Read more »
Two on the trot for Jack Regan at Sandown
Melbourne
Monday 13 April 2020, 6:59pm
Jack Regan has finally found form in Australia bringing up a second Sandown win. Read more »
King's Legacy headlines Champagne entries
Sydney
Monday 13 April 2020, 6:06pm
Last-start Group One winner King's Legacy headlines the nominations for the Champagne Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Tofane gets another G1 chance in All Aged
Sydney
Monday 13 April 2020, 5:41pm
Four-year-old mare Tofane gets another chance to claim her first Group One win when she steps to 1400m for the first time in the All Aged Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Cummings unsure of Colette's spring plans
Sydney
Monday 13 April 2020, 5:16pm
Australian Oaks winner Colette is among the early favourites for this spring's Caulfield Cup but trainer James Cummings warns she may not be a contender. Read more »