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Birchley pair to run despite wide draws
Brisbane
Thursday 10 December 2015, 2:11pm
Liam Birchley has confirmed Punishing and Pepperano as definite starters at Doomben as the pair prepare for separate Magic Millions carnival targets. Read more »
Villiers jockey thankful for a Lucky ride
Sydney
Thursday 10 December 2015, 1:54pm
Nathan Thomas isn't a household name among Sydney's jockey ranks, but the 34-year-old is rated a chance to win the Villiers Stakes on Mighty Lucky. Read more »
Qld breeders weigh into debate over plan
Brisbane
Thursday 10 December 2015, 1:42pm
The Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland Association says Racing Queensland has taken the easy option by cutting prize money in Brisbane. Read more »
Same race, different method for Duff pair
Brisbane
Thursday 10 December 2015, 11:28am
Stablemates Steel Zip and Abu Ben Adam have had opposite workloads in the lead-up to the Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben Read more »
Magic Millions hopefuls in Doomben clash
Brisbane
Thursday 10 December 2015, 11:27am
Two of Brisbane's leading chances for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic will go head-to-head in the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
In-form stable has top hopes at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 10 December 2015, 11:13am
Co-trainer Simon Zahra is expecting an improved showing from Hard Stride who is showing signs he is ready for a return to form at Flemington. Read more »
South African wins International challenge
Sydney
Thursday 10 December 2015, 8:08am
South African Gavin Lerena has won the International Jockeys Championship in Hong Kong with Hugh Bowman and James McDonald unplaced. Read more »
Disastrous barrier for Criterion in HK Cup
Hong Kong
Thursday 10 December 2015, 7:05am
Criterion has drawn an outside gate in the Hong Kong Cup, a barrier that trainer David Hayes concedes is a blow to the horse's chances. Read more »
Katelyn Mallyon still shy of losing claim
Melbourne
Thursday 10 December 2015, 7:04am
Katelyn Mallyon has a book of six rides at Flemington looking to outride her claim after failing to get the winner she needs at Sandown. Read more »
Zanbagh in Villiers mix despite barrier
Sydney
Thursday 10 December 2015, 6:41am
John Thompson remains upbeat about the chances of rejuvenated mare Zanbagh in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Blake Shinn flies by the seat of his pants
Sydney
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 5:58pm
The last time Blake Shinn rode Miss Royale he had a major wardrobe malfunction but it was a different story at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Plan continues to pay for Ellerton, Zahra
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 5:31pm
Siding Spring and Miss Maggiebeel have provided Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra with more summer success at Sandown. Read more »
Game Of Dreams in frame for Millions start
Brisbane
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 4:55pm
Trainer Bryan Guy is ready to launch Ipswich winner Game Of Dreams into better company in an attempt to secure a Magic Millions 2YO Classic start. Read more »
Snowdens unveil latest Magic Millions hope
Sydney
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 4:43pm
Peter Snowden has confirmed Mooshakissa will join stablemate and race favourite Capitalist on a Magic Millions Classic mission. Read more »
Return of blinkers shapes as a Good Idea
Sydney
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 3:30pm
Trainer Peter Snowden has put blinkers back on That's A Good Idea in the hope it sparks the sprinter into top form in the Razor Sharp Handicap. Read more »
Bonecrusher colours successful at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 3:11pm
Spreadeagled has carried the colours made famous by Cox Plate winner Bonecrusher to success at Sandown. Read more »
Thompson helps Zanbagh back on her feet
Sydney
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 2:59pm
Having overcome her feet problems, Zanbagh will bid to continue her career revival in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Emerging Qld stayer to miss Christmas Cup
Sydney
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 2:50pm
A tendon injury has put the career of up-and-coming Queensland stayer Chillin With Dylan on hold. Read more »
Jack Hill ready for race return at Sale
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 2:09pm
Jack Hill is hoping Robert Smerdon can provide him with a return winner when he makes his comeback to riding. Read more »
Familiar names find new home in Dwyer yard
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 1:07pm
Boomwaa and Precious Gem, two new recruits to the Henry Dwyer stable, are set to run at Flemington. Read more »
Peace Force heads north for Lough Neagh
Brisbane
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 12:05pm
Gerald Ryan's preference to keep Peace Force at shorter distances will result in a Lough Neagh Stakes start for the Sydney mare. Read more »
Gauci declares fitness for Origin series
Brisbane
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 11:42am
Darren Gauci is expected to ride in the second leg of the State of Origin jockeys' series despite having to pass a concussion test. Read more »
Summer beckons brightly for emerging Olafsson
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 11:22am
Tasmanian bred and purchased Olafsson scored a strong first-up win on Monday and in doing so opened up an exciting Summer for his owners and first light racing. Read more »
Bowman and McDonald to take on the world
Sydney
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 6:27am
Hugh Bowman and James McDonald are among the world's best riders competing in the Internatioanl Jockeys Challenge at Happy Valley. Read more »
Constant Justice favoured for hat-trick
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 December 2015, 6:19am
The Matt Kaurie-trained Constant Justice has been well backed to land a winning hat-trick at Sandown. Read more »
Capitalist confirms high Millions rating
Sydney
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 5:42pm
Unbeaten two-year-old Capitalist has reminded everyone of his potential with an impressive barrier trial win at Rosehill. Read more »
Werribee Cup now in mix for stayer Sonntag
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 5:34pm
Sonntag has been nominated for the Werribee Cup and if he pleases trainer Henry Dwyer during the week he will take his place in the Listed race. Read more »
Noblet looks to Demon to end win drought
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 4:27pm
A fitter Sistine Demon heads to Flemington for a 1200m race, attempting to break a three-month losing streak for Andrew Noblet. Read more »
Villiers result will provide Tinto rethink
Sydney
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 4:22pm
Queensland mare Tinto is likely to have the early part of her 2016 campaign reshaped if she wins the Villiers Stakes. Read more »
Asia calls for promising Constant Justice
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 1:54pm
Matt Laurie says he's a realist and knows Constant Justice could be bound for Asia if the lightly raced sprinter wins at Sandown. Read more »
McEvoy loyalty a positive for bush trainer
Sydney
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 1:38pm
Kerrin McEvoy's decision to continue his association with country-trained mare Unknown Destiny is a boost for trainer John Ramsey. Read more »
Grand Syndicates emulate value in racehorse syndication
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 9:32am
Pound for pound as they say, and especially dollar for dollar in this case, is there another racehorse syndication company in Australia going better than Grand Syndicates? Read more »
Frequent flyer Criterion primed for HK Cup
Sydney
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 7:35am
Globetrotting galloper Criterion is thriving on a hectic travel schedule in the countdown to the Hong Kong Cup. Read more »
Cobalt hearing adjourned for submissions
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 December 2015, 7:04am
Counsel for trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh will prepare final submssions in the cobalt case against the pair. Read more »
Jockeys voice concerns over helmets
Sydney
Monday 7 December 2015, 6:52pm
Social media campaigns against new helmets are gathering support from jockeys and track riders. Read more »
Gerald Ryan looking to the future
Sydney
Monday 7 December 2015, 6:06pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan will concentrate on Sydney and Brisbane racing in the immediate future with a Melbourne satellite stable also in his thoughts. Read more »
Preferment pleases in Sha Tin work-out
Hong Kong
Monday 7 December 2015, 5:12pm
Ex-pat jockey Nash Rawiller has partnered Preferment in a track gallop at Sha Tin ahead of the horse's Hong Kong Vase bid. Read more »
Happy Clapper ready for stakes test
Sydney
Monday 7 December 2015, 4:49pm
Trainer Pat Webster believes Happy Clapper has what it takes to be a force in the Group Two Villiers Stakes. Read more »
Tashbeeh primed for Flemington win
Melbourne
Monday 7 December 2015, 3:33pm
Highly rated four-year-old Tashbeeh is primed to return to the winner's circle in a 1600m race at Flemington. Read more »
Christian Reith new rider for Bitburg
Sydney
Monday 7 December 2015, 1:09pm
Christian Reith will replace the injured Jay Ford on unbeaten three-year-old Bitburg when he runs at Randwick. Read more »
Slots another big earner for Casino Prince
Monday 7 December 2015, 11:45am
Casino Prince has started December with yet more black-type when his six year-old mare Slots won the LR Just Now Stakes (1350m) at Doomben on Saturday. Read more »
Arrowfield pair tops 2YO Sires' list
Monday 7 December 2015, 9:37am
A little more than four months into this season, it's no surprise to see Not A Single Doubt on top of the Australian 2YO Sires' prizemoney list. Read more »
Prime Dispatch Edition 94
Monday 7 December 2015, 9:19am
This week's edition of Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill. Read more »
Trainer felt bullied during investigation
Melbourne
Monday 7 December 2015, 7:30am
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has heard trainer Mark Kavanagh felt stewards were trying to beat a confession out of him. Read more »
Astern challenging for Slipper favouritism
Sydney
Monday 7 December 2015, 7:06am
Golden Slipper favourite Capitalist is being challenged at the head of the market by Godolphin colt Astern, a debut winner at Randwick. Read more »
Gosford trainers to fight evicition
Sydney
Sunday 6 December 2015, 6:22pm
Gosford trainers facing eviction have started an online campaign to garner support to reverse the decision. Read more »
Bachman bound for million dollar race
Sydney
Sunday 6 December 2015, 4:40pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan and Bachman's owners have no regrets about gelding him and are looking forward to the Magic Millions Cup. Read more »
Melbourne juvenile to trial at Rosehill
Melbourne
Sunday 6 December 2015, 3:39pm
The Mick Price-trained Extreme Choice will run in a barrier trial at Rosehill in a bid to gain a start in the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick. Read more »
Telepathic has Villiers in her sights
Sydney
Sunday 6 December 2015, 2:56pm
Chris Waller believes Telepathic will be well suited by the 1600 metres of the Villiers Stakes, Sydney's highest-rated race of the summer. Read more »
Broken bones for fallen Mudgee Cup jockeys
Sydney
Sunday 6 December 2015, 1:25pm
Five jockeys involved in a multiple horse fall in the Mudgee Cup are nursing various injuries and broken bones. Read more »