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Birchley pair to run despite wide draws

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »