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Wagga Wagga carnival attracts big names

Friday 24 April 2015, 4:53pm

The two-day Wagga Wagga racing carnival has enticed the biggest stables in Sydney and Melbourne to lodge entries.  Read more »

Margaret McDonald granted licence to train

Friday 24 April 2015, 4:47pm

Margaret McDonald will train a limited number of racehorses out the stables from where her late husband Ross enjoyed success.  Read more »

Wet track a bonus for Swift Lady: Sargent

Friday 24 April 2015, 4:28pm

John Sargent says Swift Lady is a lot better in the wet than her statistics suggest and he expects her to do well on a quick back-up at Randwick.  Read more »

Heathcote pair face challenge in Gunsynd

Friday 24 April 2015, 2:57pm

Robert Heathcote admits he is unsure how Fusina and Gid Up Strop will measure up at the Gold Coast against quality interstate opponents.  Read more »

Straight a tricky track for unbeaten filly

Friday 24 April 2015, 2:29pm

Geelong trainer Vincent Malady heads to Flemington on one of his rare visits with unbeaten filly Appalachian Annie.  Read more »

Tree Of Jesse growing on Cummings stable

Friday 24 April 2015, 2:02pm

Sparingly raced filly Tree Of Jesse will be given the chance to earn a shot at better races when she resumes at Randwick.  Read more »

Time For War ready for Gold Coast battle

Friday 24 April 2015, 1:40pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is looking forward to saddling up stable newcomer Time For War in the Gold Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Gifted Lad to make most of suspect Leger

Friday 24 April 2015, 1:29pm

Trent Busuttin has no concerns about Zabeel three-year-old Gifted Lad running the 2800m of the VRC St Leger at Flemington.  Read more »

Gollan cautious about aging sprint star

Friday 24 April 2015, 12:26pm

Last year's winner Temple Of Boom will be one of three sprinters representing trainer Tony Gollan in the Group Two Victory Stakes at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

End of an era as McCoy bows out at Sandown

Friday 24 April 2015, 11:43am

There has never been a jumps jockey in British racing as good as Tony McCoy, the record-breaking rider who closes out his career at Sandown.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 62

Friday 24 April 2015, 10:36am

The next few weeks are shaping as being very exciting for our company with several horses running in Stakes races.   Read more »

Godolphin World Cup winners retired

Friday 24 April 2015, 10:10am

Godolphin's World Cup winners African Story and Prince Bishop have both been retired from racing.  Read more »

Rubick to join Coolmore stallion roster

Friday 24 April 2015, 10:06am

Regally bred colt Rubick will stand at Coolmore Stud in the Hunter Valley alongside Cox Plate winner Adelaide.  Read more »

Inside draw for Criterion in Gr 1 QEII Cup

Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:52pm

Criterion will start from barrier one with Red Cadeaux in gate nine as they take on Hong Kong's best gallopers in the QEII Cup at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Walker edging closer to personal goal

Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:33pm

A month after he claimed his first Melbourne Group One win, Michael Walker is within reach of a goal he set at the start of the season.  Read more »

Well-bred Defender tackles midweek rivals

Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:27pm

Reservations about running blue-blooded filly Defender on a heavy track proved unfounded when she scored a promising win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Blake Shinn beaten in a bummer of a finish

Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:18pm

The backside of top jockey Blake Shinn has gone viral after the Melbourne Cup-winning hoop lost his trousers in a race at Canterbury.  Read more »

Collett to take his chances at Randwick

Thursday 23 April 2015, 4:50pm

The absence of some of Sydney's top jockeys has opened the door for Jason Collett to make his mark at Randwick.  Read more »

Stipulate in contention for Brisbane trip

Thursday 23 April 2015, 3:13pm

After a disappointing first-up run, import Stipulate can redeem himself and earn a trip to Brisbane with a better effort at Flemington.  Read more »

Wet track to suit Pride trio at Randwick

Thursday 23 April 2015, 2:53pm

Three horses with proven form on rain-affected tracks will represent Joe Pride at a rain-sodden Randwick.  Read more »

Vandyke mare can strike Gold in Hollindale

Thursday 23 April 2015, 12:53pm

Bookmakers have Arabian Gold an early favourite to win the Hollindale Stakes as the Sydney mare closes in on $1 million in prize money.  Read more »

Wicked Intent set to step out for Munce

Thursday 23 April 2015, 12:24pm

Chris Munce will be trying to train his first stakes winner at the Gold Coast when he saddles up Wicked Intent and Perplexity.  Read more »

Srikandi launches Stradbroke Hcp campaign

Thursday 23 April 2015, 12:05pm

Victorian mare Srikandi has drawn the rails for her return to racing in the Victory Stakes at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Top colt Hallowed Crown retired to stud

Thursday 23 April 2015, 11:43am

Golden Rose and Randwick Guineas winner Hallowed Crown has run his last race as he prepares for his first season at stud.  Read more »

Art Sherman set for Chrome reunion

Thursday 23 April 2015, 9:21am

American trainer Art Sherman is due in England to oversee the preparation of California Chrome ahead of a decision whether the horse runs at Newbury.  Read more »

Criterion pleases Hayes in track gallop

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 6:17pm

Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Criterion has tuned up for his Group One bid in Hong Kong with a workout at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Trackrider charged over banned device

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 6:05pm

Racing Victoria stewards have charged a trackwork rider in relation to the discovery of a banned electrical device at Mornington.  Read more »

Dittman back in winner's stall at Doomben

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 6:00pm

Three months after he was injured in a race fall, Luke Dittman has capped his return to the saddle with a midweek win at Doomben.  Read more »

Hawkes expecting more horses at Flemington

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 5:58pm

Wayne Hawkes is expecting his Flemington team to increase following the deluge of rain that has been dumped in Sydney.  Read more »

Clearing weather a boost for Canterbury

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 5:48pm

A waterlogged part of the Canterbury racetrack has been fixed and officials are confident there will be midweek racing in Sydney after three days of rain.  Read more »

Sadler wants wet track for Harmony

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 4:58pm

Charmed Harmony's aversion to hard tracks has trainer John Sadler hoping for some rain ahead of the Anzac Day meeting at Flemington.  Read more »

Kaphero moves to Riverdene Stud

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 4:30pm

Riverdene Stud is to become the new home of Kaphero. The distinguished Group winning sprinter is to be relocated from Swettenham Stud to help swell the number of stallions available to thoroughbred breeders located in Riverina region of NSW.  Read more »

Favourable forecast helps Randwick track

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 4:06pm

Randwick promises to be safe for racing on a heavy surface as long as Sydney's extreme weather continues to ease.  Read more »

Guineas doubts for Miss Cover Girl

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 3:45pm

A wide gate has trainer Kelly Schweida in two minds about whether to run smart filly Miss Cover Girl at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Freedman pair to step out in St Leger

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 3:34pm

Lee and Anthony Freedman will have Authoritarian and Berserk in the VRC St Leger as the trainers bid to enhance their record in Flemington staying races.  Read more »

Carnival plans for Hopfgarten in disarray

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 2:27pm

Robert Heathcote fears he will have to abandon Doomben Cup plans for Hopfgarten after the horse was made an emergency for a vital lead-up race.  Read more »

Trainer Darren Smith loses cobalt appeal

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 2:17pm

The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has dismissed Darren Smith's objection against a 15-year disqualification over cobalt offences.  Read more »

First starter scores timely win at Doomben

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 2:01pm

The Barry Baldwin-trained Shadow Lawn has scored a comprehensive win at Doomben to give her sire Rothesay the first leg of an early double.  Read more »

Steve O'Dea calls on interstate jockeys

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 12:03pm

A suspension to Tim Bell has prompted trainer Steve O'Dea to put out a call to two interstate riders to partner his key runners at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

John Tapp to retire from broadcasting

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 11:07am

Veteran broadcaster and race caller John Tapp has announced his retirement after 50 years in the business.  Read more »

Canterbury meeting postponed by 24 hours

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 10:58am

Sydney's midweek race program at Canterbury has been put back a day as racing officials bank on an improving weather forecast.  Read more »

Huge crowd expected for McCoy farewell

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 9:24am

Sandown Racecourse is preparing to cater for a sell-out crowd to farewell retiring champion jumps jockey Tony McCoy.  Read more »

Nick Hall in successful appeal against ban

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 5:51pm

Top jockey Nick Hall has won an appeal against a lengthy suspension, ensuring he can ride at Flemington.  Read more »

Stewards launch probe into banned device

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 5:33pm

Racing Victoria stewards are investigating the discovery of an electrical device during a trackwork session.  Read more »

Barriers set to decide Balfour destination

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 4:34pm

Ryan Balfour has the option of running Light It Up at Flemington or Morphettville and will let barrier positions help make up his mind.  Read more »

Rain puts dampener on Canterbury return

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 4:22pm

A return to Sydney midweek racing at Canterbury will hinge on an early-morning track inspection.  Read more »

Smerdon takes conservative path with King

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 2:52pm

Stoutly bred King Of England has a touch of quality about him which trainer Robert Smerdon hopes can the import can use to good effect at Geelong.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray banned for drug offence

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 2:31pm

Stewards have disqualified Matt McGillivray for four months after the leading apprentice returned a positive drugs sample.  Read more »

Sydney plan comes together for Craiglea

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 1:45pm

Queensland sprinter Craiglea Cruz is expected to have conditions in his favour when the four-year-old steps out at Randwick.  Read more »

Ascot not Newmarket for Ward pair

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 9:41am

Hootenanny and Sunset Glow will target Royal Ascot with American trainer Wesley Ward deciding against Guineas starts.  Read more »