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Rival camps all but concede Apollo to Winx

Friday 12 February 2016, 4:56pm

Winx is an odds-on favourite to win the Apollo Stakes, an assesment that opposing stables can't argue about in the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Joe Pride down to two runners at Randwick

Friday 12 February 2016, 4:42pm

Joe Pride is confident Adorabeel can return to her stakes-winning ways as he contemplates the racing future of veteran sprinter Tiger Tees.  Read more »

Mahuta chasing sixth straight win

Friday 12 February 2016, 3:55pm

The Darren Weir-trained Mahuta will be striving for his sixth straight win when he lines up in the Autumn Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Robl up and running with Randwick runners

Friday 12 February 2016, 3:15pm

Centre Pivot, Sugarparma and Aussies Love Sport will be Randwick trainer Peter Robl's first runners on his home track.  Read more »

Falino back to best on top of the ground

Friday 12 February 2016, 2:52pm

Trainer Darren Bell is confident a firm Doomben surface will give Falino the chance to prove he is still a force in the Falvelon Quality.  Read more »

Whyte looking forward to Orr with Boban

Friday 12 February 2016, 2:44pm

Hong Kong jockey Douglas Whyte will ride Boban for the first time when the multiple Group One winning gelding resumes in the C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Entirely Platinum gets another shot at Orr

Friday 12 February 2016, 2:28pm

Last year's C F Orr Stakes runner-up Entirely Platinum is back for another shot at the weight-for-age race against a star-studded line-up.  Read more »

All in order for filly except a poor draw

Friday 12 February 2016, 1:06pm

Simon Zahra's confidence in a bold showing from Sword Of Light at Caulfield has been checked by her wide barrier in the Blue Diamond Prelude.  Read more »

Defcon out of Blue Diamond Prelude

Friday 12 February 2016, 11:28am

Defcon has been scratched from Caulfield and removed from markets on the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Whyte in Melbourne to ride Boban in Orr

Friday 12 February 2016, 9:47am

Douglas Whyte, the 13-time champion jockey in Hong Kong, has flown in to Melbourne to ride Boban in the Group One C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Aussie caller shortlisted for plum US job

Friday 12 February 2016, 7:13am

Australian race caller Craig Evans has been short-listed for the position of head announcer at the Santa Anita track which hosts this year's Breeders' Cup.  Read more »

Waller stayers provide Winx support act

Friday 12 February 2016, 6:51am

Chris Waller's Apollo Stakes focus will extend beyond the prohibitive favourite Winx to accomplished stayers Who Shot Thebarman and Grand Marshal.  Read more »

Rich prize in Dubai for Tapestry

Friday 12 February 2016, 6:30am

Hong Kong sprinter Rich Tapestry has claimed a Group Three race in Dubai, appreciating his return to the dirt track.  Read more »

Preludes to determine Blue Diamond field

Friday 12 February 2016, 6:08am

Two-year-olds aiming for a start in the $1.5m Blue Diamond Stakes get the chance to enhance their claims in the Blue Diamond Preludes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Clipperton banned for whip infringement

Friday 12 February 2016, 5:44am

Sam Clipperton will miss the Silver Slipper Stakes meeting after being suspended for excessive use of the whip.  Read more »

Veterinarian denies being source of cobalt

Thursday 11 February 2016, 6:48pm

Vet Adam Matthews has denied he is the source of a substance containing cobalt which has led to disqualifications in NSW and Victorian racing.  Read more »

RV Board meet over Ibuprofen positives

Thursday 11 February 2016, 6:46pm

The Racing Victoria Integrity Council has recommended the rules of racing regarding Ibuprofen remain the same despite erratic results.  Read more »

Dunn yet to lock in G1 Blue Diamond ride

Thursday 11 February 2016, 5:29pm

Dwayne Dunn is on genuine chances in two Preludes as the jockey chases a fifth Blue Diamond win.  Read more »

Quinton focuses on Coolmore with Peeping

Thursday 11 February 2016, 5:19pm

Weight is trainer Ron Quinton's primary concern when assessing the first-up prospects of Peeping in the Triscay Stakes.  Read more »

Extra obligation for Waller in Winx return

Thursday 11 February 2016, 3:53pm

Chris Waller knows Winx's growing legion of fans demand nothing less than a first-up win in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Sydney carnival on radar for Azkadellia

Thursday 11 February 2016, 3:52pm

Exciting mare Azkadellia is one of trainer Ciaron Maher's autumn carnival hopes and she begins her campaign at Caulfield.  Read more »

Oliver in enviable position for Diamond

Thursday 11 February 2016, 3:47pm

Extreme Choice has already impressed jockey Damien Oliver and now stablemate Flying Artie gets a chance to press his Blue Diamond claims in the Prelude.  Read more »

All you need to know about the CF Orr Stks

Thursday 11 February 2016, 12:15pm

A look at the history of the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Heatherly vying for G1 start at Caulfield

Thursday 11 February 2016, 12:05pm

An Oakleigh Plate start for three-year-old filly Heatherly will depend on her performance in the Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gojo Mimo to boost young trainer's profile

Thursday 11 February 2016, 11:59am

Winning races is a racehorse trainer's best form of advertising and Brad Herne is hoping Gojo Mimo can deliver in the Falvelon Handicap.  Read more »

Ranked win the perfect gift for Wallace

Thursday 11 February 2016, 11:37am

Ranked will be out to give veteran trainer John Wallace a belated birthday present when the imported galloper races at Doomben.  Read more »

Last Wish....Just!

Thursday 11 February 2016, 10:13am

An inspired decision by Tony McEvoy to send handy stayer LAST WISH south to his Melbourne stable paid immediate dividends on Wednesday at Sandown for Proven Thoroughbreds.   Read more »

Sky Racing to open up second channel

Thursday 11 February 2016, 8:07am

Sky Racing will open up its subscription channel in a one-off to punters affected by the shortened race times in Victoria.  Read more »

Qld stewards continue whip crackdown

Thursday 11 February 2016, 8:05am

Queensland apprentice Beau Appo has been suspended for whip breaches as stewards continue to crack down on repeat offenders.  Read more »

Signoff tests confirm banned drug

Thursday 11 February 2016, 7:22am

Tests on Signoff have confirmed the presence of the prohibited drug Ibuprofen in a ppost-race sample from his Lord Stakes win.  Read more »

Support continues for Turn Me Loose in Orr

Thursday 11 February 2016, 6:43am

New Zealand galloper Turn Me Loose returns to racing in the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield and is challenging Lucky Hussler for favouritism.  Read more »

Vet blames former colleague for cobalt

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 6:59pm

Vet Tom Brennan says he made a huge mistake by trusting a former colleague over the contents of the now-infamous Vitamin Complex.  Read more »

French Emotion impresses Rawiller again

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 6:15pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller has ridden French Emotion to a second convincing win at Sandown this preparation and he believes there are more wins in store.  Read more »

Veteran Bridge wins out in waiting game

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 6:00pm

Southern Legend has finally made his return to racing after a disjointed lead-up and has the three-year at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Mornington Cup plans for first-up winner

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 5:50pm

Magnus Slipper will be aimed at a start in the Mornington Cup after scoring a first-up victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Arnold rapt to get call-up for Calliope

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 5:45pm

Steven Arnold is hoping to make the most of the pick-up ride on Blue Diamond fillies Prelude favourite Calliope after a suspension to Craig Williams.  Read more »

Tumbler a winner on overdue debut

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 5:35pm

It has taken a long time to get four-year-old mare Tumbler to the races but the mare has made up for it with a debut win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Inside barrier for Winx in Apollo return

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 5:14pm

Winx has drawn the rail for the first race of her autumn campaign when she lines up as odds-on favourite for the Apollo Stakes.   Read more »

Diamond test in Prelude for Power Trip

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 4:06pm

Power Trip has undergone tests since having heat stress after the Blue Diamond Preview and John McArdle says the horse seems 100 per cent for the Prelude.  Read more »

Blinkers put spark into Tale Of Choice

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 4:00pm

The Gerald Ryan-trained Tale Of Choice has appreciated a gear change to make a winning return to racing at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Classy NZ filly ready for Australian debut

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 12:23pm

Quality New Zealand filly Risque is set to make her Australian debut in the Kevin Hayes Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

James Orman has Dream ride at Doomben

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 12:18pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote hope to continue a winning combination with apprentice James Orman in a stakes race at Doomben.  Read more »

Awesome Rock returns at WFA in Orr Stakes

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 10:47am

Awesome Rock will have to overcome barrier 17 in his return run at weight-for-age in the C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winx draws barrier one in Apollo Stakes

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 10:39am

Cox Plate winner Winx will face 11 rivals when she returns to racing in the Group Two Apollo Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Vic trial of shorter race days extended

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 8:09am

Racing Victoria will extend its trial of 30 minute gaps between races saying it needs to gather more data.  Read more »

Quality field expected for G1 Orr Stakes

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 6:57am

A host of Group One stars are set to clash in the C F Orr Stakes with Lucky Hussler the early favourite ahead of acceptances.  Read more »

Kavanagh denies deflecting cobalt blame

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 5:59pm

Disqualified trainer Sam Kavanagh has denied falsely implicating a vet as he appeals his penalties for cobalt and race day drenches.  Read more »

Compromise reached on Qld racing bonuses

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 5:16pm

Queensland racing's mullti-million dollar bonus scheme has been saved from major cuts after industry consultation.  Read more »

Derby winner kicks off in Autumn Stakes

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 5:00pm

Victoria Derby winner Tarzino is set to make his return in the Autumn Stakes against his own age rather than at weight-for-age in the CF Orr Stakes.  Read more »

GetRacing.com.au Partners at it again at the Inglis Classic Sale

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 4:23pm

GetRacing.com.au partners continue their venture to add yearlings to their books at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.   Read more »