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NZ trainer with chances in Vic and Qld

Friday 6 May 2016, 2:07pm

New Zealand trainer Shaune Ritchie will be chasing a two-state double in Australia with runners in Victoria and Queensland.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker to keep winners coming

Friday 6 May 2016, 1:31pm

Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker is looking to build on his haul of winners with three runners in stakes races at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Blake Spriggs has saddle will travel

Friday 6 May 2016, 1:18pm

Blake Spriggs is looking forward to notching another winner in the red and white Waratah Thoroughbreds colours in the Hollindale Stakes.  Read more »

Miss Cover Girl ready to hit the headlines

Friday 6 May 2016, 11:42am

Trainer Kelly Schweida is confident a good barrier will give Miss Cover Girl her chance to get back to her best in the Silk Stocking at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Dam of Japonisme to be covered by Vancouver

Friday 6 May 2016, 10:38am

One of the highlight mares at the 2016 Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale was Encosta de Lago matron Haiku, who fetched $580,000 and is set to visit Golden Slipper winner Vancouver in his first season at stud.  Read more »

Zero level breath test to ne considered

Friday 6 May 2016, 8:54am

The suspension of two jockeys at the Warrnambool carnival for failing a breath test to alcohol may bring about a zero limit.  Read more »

Guineas winner Galileo Gold to miss Derby

Friday 6 May 2016, 6:36am

Trainer Hugo Palmer has decided not to run 2000 Guineas winner Galileo Gold in the Derby with genetic tests showing he would struggle at the distance.  Read more »

Three-straight Warrnambool Cups for Weir

Thursday 5 May 2016, 5:30pm

Master Of Arts has given Darren Weir a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory at the famous three-day carnival.  Read more »

No Song No Supper superior in Grand Annual

Thursday 5 May 2016, 4:58pm

No Song No Supper has had to call on all his staying qualities to grind out a win in the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool.  Read more »

McEvoy looks for Lucky break at Flemington

Thursday 5 May 2016, 3:43pm

Tony McEvoy has scratched Lucky Lucky Lucky from the Warrnambool Cup to give the stayer his chance on better ground at Flemington.  Read more »

Million-dollar filly on black-type mission

Thursday 5 May 2016, 3:36pm

Immaturity has counted against high-priced yearling purchase Maraam, but the filly is making up lost ground for the Snowden satble.  Read more »

Stakes double for Not A Single Doubt

Thursday 5 May 2016, 2:41pm

Fell Swoop and Into The Red delivered Not A Single Doubt's second same-day, same-track stakes double this season with strong wins at Doomben on Saturday.   Read more »

Oliver suspended for failed breath test

Thursday 5 May 2016, 12:36pm

Damien Oliver and Paul Hamblin have been stood down and suspended for failing a breath test on the final day of the Warrnambool racing carnival.  Read more »

Kemp filly on Song for Gold Coast Guineas

Thursday 5 May 2016, 11:43am

Sold For Song's fast-finishing placing in the Mick Dittman Plate has trainer Kevin Kemp bullish about her Gold Coast Guineas prospects.  Read more »

Dawnie Perfect to back up in Gr 3 Bracelet

Thursday 5 May 2016, 11:39am

Clarry Conners has committed Dawnie Perfect to a quick back-up in the Gold Coast Bracelet as the filly continues a Queensland Oaks campaign.  Read more »

Hammersley experience to help Sir Moments

Thursday 5 May 2016, 11:20am

Jockey Paul Hammersley rates Sir Moments a genuine Hollindale Stakes chance despite an influx of interstate horses for the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Bargain-buy Adirondack set for Wagga glory

Thursday 5 May 2016, 10:58am

Former Godolphin galloper Adironack will be out to continue his winning ways for a new stable when he contests the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup.  Read more »

YOU’RE INVITED – SUNDAY 22nd MAY to Dynamic Syndications' GATHERING WITH GAI

Thursday 5 May 2016, 9:39am

Dynamic Syndications invite you to their annual open day with Gai Waterhouse at Inglis' Newmarket Complex on Sunday 22nd May.   Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 113

Thursday 5 May 2016, 9:08am

This week's Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill.   Read more »

Waller and Weir strong for Stradbroke

Thursday 5 May 2016, 9:01am

Trainers Chris Waller and Darren Weir have strong entries for Brisbane's premier race, the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Nyquist draws barrier 13 in Kentucky Derby

Thursday 5 May 2016, 8:54am

Kentucky Derby favourite Nyquist will jump from barrier 13 as a 3-1 chance in the famous Run To The Roses.  Read more »

Michelle Payne suspended at Warrnambool

Thursday 5 May 2016, 8:27am

Michelle Payne will return from a Warrnambool suspension in time to ride Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance in Adelaide.  Read more »

Zac Spirit entered for July Cup

Thursday 5 May 2016, 7:45am

Zac Spirit, trained by Australian Cliff Brown, could become Singapore's first runner in the July Cup at Newmarket.  Read more »

Weir out to add to his Warrnambool haul

Thursday 5 May 2016, 7:20am

Darren Weir has three runners in the Warrnambool Cup on the final day of the carnival having already trained six winners in the opening two days.  Read more »

Adkins makes most of Godolphin chance

Thursday 5 May 2016, 7:02am

Apprentice Andrew Adkins has a Warwick Farm winner for Godolphin under his belt ahead of more rides for the racing superpower at Rosehill.   Read more »

Second jumps death at Warrnambool

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:32pm

After no fatalities since 2011, the Warrnambool three-day carnival has been marred by two horse deaths in as many days in jumps races.  Read more »

Walker booked for five rides at Flemington

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:28pm

Jockey Michael Walker has been booked for five rides at Flemington in his return to competitive riding after more than a month out with injury.  Read more »

Romantic Maid on trial for Queensland Oaks

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:19pm

New Zealand trainer Roger James is keen to see what Romantic Maid can do in Sydney, hoping she can measure up and stake a claim for the Qld Oaks.  Read more »

Warrnambool trip pays off for Winks

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:14pm

The victory of Yesterday's Songs in the Wangoom Handicap has made the trip to Warrnambool worthwhile for jockey James Winks.  Read more »

Snowden yard posts 100 winners for season

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 4:47pm

Jericho has become the 100th winner of the season for Peter and Paul Snowden, earning himself a Queensland campaign with a Warwick Farm victory. victory.  Read more »

Sahara Siren stakes Queensland Oaks claims

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 4:33pm

Sahara Siren has staked her claim for a Queensland Oaks berth with her maiden victory at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Galleywood Hurdle goes to Weir and Allen

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 4:02pm

Gingerboy has led throughout to win the Galleywood Hurdle and give Darren Weir and John Allen a fourth jumps winner at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Beau Rada back in distance at Flemington

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 3:44pm

After testing consistent sprinter Beau Rada over 1100m, trainer John McArdle is happy to drop the sprinter back to a shorter distance at Flemington.  Read more »

Apprentice facing charges over $20 bet

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 3:30pm

Apprentice Liam Riordan faces two charges relating to a $20 bet at a picnic race meeting in Victoria.  Read more »

Regina Coeli chases second Grand Annual

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 3:03pm

Ciaron Maher says Regina Coeli is a more dour steeplechaser as she chases back-to-back Grand Annual victories at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Cavallo earns Sydney call-up for Perry

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 2:48pm

Jockey Tony Cavallo will trade bush racing for a rare shot at a city win when he teams up with trainer Paul Perry at Rosehill.   Read more »

Volkstok'n'barrell ready for Hollindale

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 2:01pm

The Queensland winter carnival begins in earnest with the Group Two Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Weir after 3rd straight Warrnambool Cup

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 1:22pm

Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory.   Read more »

Weir dominates Warrnambool maiden hurdles

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 1:05pm

Waxing's win at the Warrnambool carnival has given trainer Darren Weir three wins from the four maiden hurdle races run at the meeting.  Read more »

Buffering to rest through the winter

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 12:55pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote says star sprinter Buffering could still race again but no decision will be made until after he has a long break.  Read more »

Rachel's Valentina Kentucky Oaks favourite

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 7:35am

Rachel's Valentina is the favourite to win the Kentucky Oaks, seven years after her mother Rachel Alexandra won the Classic.  Read more »

Double and suspension for Mott at the Bool

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 6:47am

A winner over jumps and a winner on the flat has been soured y suspension for jockey Jamie Mott at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Noonan free to ride Precious Gem in G1

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 6:43am

Jake Noonan has had three meetings shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal, leaving him free to ride on Precious Gem in a Group One race.  Read more »

Noblet with a chance at first Group 1 win

Tuesday 3 May 2016, 5:37pm

Andrew Noblet can't fault the preparation of Silent Sedition for the Australasian Oaks and hopes the filly can notch his first Group One success.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup hero gallops at Warrnambool

Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:49pm

Prince Of Penzance and Tall Ships have galloped between races at Warrnambool in preparation for a stakes race in Adelaide.  Read more »

Top Of My List on trial for Qld campaign

Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:28pm

Top Of My List can enhance her Brisbane prospects at Rosehill while stablemate Believe contests the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville.  Read more »

Waterhouse lands Warrnambool jumps feature

Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:28pm

Gai Waterhouse can tick off a feature jumps race success after Valediction's win in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Like A Carousel bound for Flemington Hcp

Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:13pm

Trainer Ken Keys is planning to head to the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes over 3200m with Like A Carouse,l but first he'll run over 2800m at Flemington.  Read more »

Jamie Mott breaks through in jumps career

Tuesday 3 May 2016, 2:42pm

Jamie Mott has stopped the winning run of Darren Weir and John Allen at Warrnambool, claiming his first winner over jumps.  Read more »

Investigation into Vic racehorse death

Tuesday 3 May 2016, 2:26pm

Victoria's Jumps Review Panel will look into the death of a horse that broke its leg at an event, the second jumps-related death in a week.  Read more »