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Metrop birthday win for Craig Williams

Saturday 23 May 2015, 2:18pm

Craig Williams has landed a Flemington winner on his birthday with Thermogenic staking a claim for a Queensland Derby start.  Read more »

More Radiant scores city win at Flemington

Saturday 23 May 2015, 1:34pm

Stakes-placed More Radiant, the least-fancied of two Mick Price-trained runners, has scored a determined win in the Trevor Clarke Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Into The Red scores up win in Ascot Hcp

Saturday 23 May 2015, 1:28pm

Into The Red ended a long losing sequence in scoring a fast-finishing win in the Ascot Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Peace Force, Solicit land Ryan quinella

Saturday 23 May 2015, 1:19pm

Gerald Ryan has produced a one-two result in the Glenlogan Park Stakes with Peace Force beating Solicit.  Read more »

Dynamic Day win a reward for stable move

Saturday 23 May 2015, 1:10pm

Dynamic Day has scored a surrpise win at Flemington, giving Mark Young his first success since moving to a new training complex.  Read more »

Coys wins for Marc Conners at wet Randwick

Saturday 23 May 2015, 12:55pm

Trainer Marc Conners has celebrated a metropolitan win at Randwick with promising two-year-old Coys defying a betting drift.  Read more »

Faust too strong in Group 3 Premier's Cup

Saturday 23 May 2015, 12:47pm

Trainer Kurt Goldman will extend the winter carnival campaign of tough stayer Faust after a gutsy victory in the Premier's Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Dettori to ride Golden Horn in Derby

Saturday 23 May 2015, 9:32am

Frankie Dettori is set to ride Epsom Derby favourite Golden Horn, winner of the Dante Stakes for owner Anthony Oppenheimer.  Read more »

Smerdon with strong chances at Flemington

Friday 22 May 2015, 5:43pm

Three-year-olds Lumosty and Warrior King form part of a strong representation for trainer Robert Smerdon at Flemington.  Read more »

Third Kent apprentice heading off overseas

Friday 22 May 2015, 5:22pm

Jake Bayliss is the third apprentice of Cranbourne trainer Mick Kent to get a call up for an international apprentice race.  Read more »

Barrier draw key to Rock Sturdy in 10,000

Friday 22 May 2015, 5:17pm

Trainer Joe Pride believes Rock Sturdy can turn the tables on Charlie Boy in the Doomben 10,000 but admits it is a big step up to Group One racing.  Read more »

Ritchie chasing Randwick payday with Blue

Friday 22 May 2015, 5:05pm

Three-year-old Better Not Blue will be out to enhance a promising record when he returns to Sydney racing at Randwick.  Read more »

Fieldmaster right for Flemington flat run

Friday 22 May 2015, 4:56pm

After a fall at Warrnambool, a flat run at Flemington will help sharpen Fieldmaster for the Australian Hurdle at Ballarat.  Read more »

Veteran We're Gonna Rock returns to racing

Friday 22 May 2015, 4:50pm

We're Gonna Rock kicks his second campaign for trainer Tony Romeo when he steps out in The Straight Six at Flemington.  Read more »

Temple Of Boom has task from outside gate

Friday 22 May 2015, 4:28pm

Trainer Tony Gollan admits the outside barrier is a hindrance in Temple Of Boom's attempt to go on better in the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Kiwi fillies to the fore in Doomben Roses

Friday 22 May 2015, 4:04pm

The scratching of Ballet Suite from the Doomben Roses has left the race at the mercy of New Zealand fillies.  Read more »

Tanby connections dreaming of Cup start

Friday 22 May 2015, 3:42pm

Connections of Adelaide Cup winner Tanby are hoping the stayer boost his chances of a Melbourne Cup start by winning another 3200m race.  Read more »

Waller three-handed in Listed McKell Cup

Friday 22 May 2015, 2:17pm

The McKell Cup has a special place in the history of Chris Waller's training career and he will have three runnners in the Listed race at Randwick.  Read more »

I've Got The Looks to stretch brilliance

Friday 22 May 2015, 1:55pm

After wins at 1200m in her first two Queensland starts, I've Got The Looks steps to 1350m for the first time in search of another stakes win at Doomben.  Read more »

Forster takes blinkered view in BRC Sires'

Friday 22 May 2015, 12:33pm

Cylinder Beach will race in blinkers for the first time in a bid to improve his chances of winning the BRC Sires Produce Stakes.  Read more »

$350,000 Sebring share sold in just days via Bloodstock.com.au & Inglis Digital Network

Friday 22 May 2015, 11:05am

A large buying bench was quickly generated with the use of the Bloodstock.com.au & StallionParade.com.au website..  Read more »

Jockey George Moore becomes a legend

Thursday 21 May 2015, 10:51pm

Champion jockey George Moore has received the Australian Racing Hall of Fame's highest honour, being named a Legend of the sport.  Read more »

Flemington to suit Kryptonian: Dabernig

Thursday 21 May 2015, 5:05pm

Tom Dabernig believes 1400m at Flemington will suit two-year-old Kryptonian who will be out to make it back-to-back wins.  Read more »

Magic Boy makes rare trip away from home

Thursday 21 May 2015, 4:58pm

Adelaide three-year-old Magic Boy will put a Queensland Guineas start on the line at Flemington.  Read more »

Heys puts faith in Costin in McKell Cup

Thursday 21 May 2015, 4:23pm

Apprentice Winona Costin will be out to start a new phase of her career when she rides leading chance Major Major in the McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 66

Thursday 21 May 2015, 3:26pm

I got a terrific buzz out of Makeadane’s great win at Scone on Friday. He was the first yearling I syndicated with John Thompson and he looks to have good ability.   Read more »

Ahrens' Grand plan for Chillin With Dylan

Thursday 21 May 2015, 3:11pm

Trainer Ben Ahrens has employed a gear change to get the best out of Chillin With Dylan in the Grand Prix Stakes  Read more »

Yearlings Selling Well-Don't Miss Yours!

Thursday 21 May 2015, 3:07pm

The Grand Syndicates yearlings are selling with gusto and two of them are now fully subscribed.  Read more »

Snowdens after two-mile win at Flemington

Thursday 21 May 2015, 2:53pm

Having a runner in a 3200m race is rare for Peter Snowden but he believes the Andrew Ramsden Stakes looks an ideal target for import Sabor A Triunfo.  Read more »

Numbers give Moody base for more success

Thursday 21 May 2015, 2:45pm

In-form Peter Moody has a big Flemington team as he tries to add to a recent metropolitan training double and treble.  Read more »

Happy Victory at Happy Valley

Thursday 21 May 2015, 2:25pm

Myboycharlie three year-old Happy Surveys has maintained his unbeaten record in Hong Kong with another impressive victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening.  Read more »

Suspended Kavanagh to front swab inquiry

Thursday 21 May 2015, 1:40pm

Sam Kavanagh has been stripped of his licence to train racehorses as he prepares to answer positive swab and race-day treatment charges.  Read more »

Leading hoop plays Group One waiting game

Thursday 21 May 2015, 1:12pm

Michael Cahill will ride the favourite Payroll in the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes but he is unsure if he will be on the filly in the Group One JJ Atkins.  Read more »

Vic racing report calls for integrity

Thursday 21 May 2015, 12:44pm

A report into Victorian racing has called for an independent body to take over responsibility for the integrity of all three codes.  Read more »

Kendrick double-handed in Group 1 10,0000

Thursday 21 May 2015, 12:28pm

Former Queensland country trainer Stuart Kendrick will take on the country's biggest stables when he saddles up two runners in the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

American Pharoah bought by Coolmore

Thursday 21 May 2015, 10:09am

Owner Ahmed Zayat hopes to race American Pharoah until the end of his three-year-old season before the colt goes to Coolmore's Ashford Stud.  Read more »

Glen Boss inducted into Hall of Fame

Thursday 21 May 2015, 9:32am

Three-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss has been announced as an inductee to Australia's Racing Hall of Fame.  Read more »

Midweek winners a lift for Danny Williams

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 5:34pm

Goulburn trainer Danny Williams is back on his feet literally and figuratively after an accident contributed to some lean times.  Read more »

Williams keeps title lead with Zakayla win

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 5:10pm

Zakayla has better wins in store after dominating her rivals at Mornington and giving Craig Williams a two-win lead in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Pride can't split stayers in McKell Cup

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 4:45pm

Trainer Joe Pride can make a case for both his runners in the WJ McKell Cup, the staying feature at Randwick.  Read more »

Taylor rebounds to win on One More Magic

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 4:39pm

One More Magic has overcome an incident on the way to the barrier to win for jockey Jason Taylor and trainer Kim Craft at Ipswich.  Read more »

Ashlee Marie earns shot at Qld Group One

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 3:01pm

The Richard Laming-trained Ashlee Marie has earned her place in the Group One JJ Atkins Stakes with victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Flemington first for Vic training newcomer

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 2:58pm

Daniel Bowman has enjoyed many Flemington highlights alongside Darren Weir but he will break new ground there as a trainer in his own right.  Read more »

Peter Mertens confirms he won't ride again

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 2:38pm

Jockey Peter Mertens is moving on to a new phase in his life after confirming injuries he suffered in a race fall have ended his riding career.  Read more »

Different focus for Thubiaan in Ramsden

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 2:36pm

Thubiaan was placed in the 2013 Andrew Ramsden Stakes but trainer Eric Musgrove says it may be unrealistic to expect the steeplechaser to figure again.  Read more »

Moody wants rain to help Maid's 10,000 bid

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 1:44pm

Bring Me The Maid is a firmer in Doomben 10,000 betting and Peter Moody says her chances with be enhanced if the track is rain-affected.  Read more »

Doomben 10,000 favourite draws wide

Wednesday 20 May 2015, 9:58am

Favourite Our Boy Malachi has drawn barrier 12 in the Group One Doomben 10,000 with second elect Srikandi in five.  Read more »

No facial fractures for apprentice Martin

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 6:04pm

Apprentice Jack Martin has been cleared of serious facial injuries while Mark Pegus will be out for up to six weeks with a broken collarbone.  Read more »

Northam chasing G1 glory with Big Money

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 5:46pm

Rod Northam believes Big Money is ready to run a big race in the Doomben 10,000 and the trainer is hoping for a good barrier draw to enhance his chances.  Read more »

Weir in box seat for Melbourne premiership

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 5:20pm

The David Hayes and Tom Dabernig stable will be hoping they can chip away at Darren Weir's premiership lead with a number of runners at Flemington.  Read more »