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Kool Kompany stakes Guineas claims

Friday 17 April 2015, 8:54am

Kool Kompany has staked a claim for the 2000 Guineas with his Craven Stakes win for Black Caviar's part-owner Neil Werrett.  Read more »

Protectionist cleared of serious injury

Thursday 16 April 2015, 4:47pm

Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist will push on with his racing career after scans cleared the stayer of a major knee injury.  Read more »

Wide marble against Danuki in Gold Ingot

Thursday 16 April 2015, 4:25pm

Trainer Clinton McDonald is likely to wait until race morning to decide whether debut winner Danuki runs from an outside gate in the VOBIS Gold Ingot.  Read more »

Fast facts on the All Aged Stakes

Thursday 16 April 2015, 3:49pm

The All Aged Stakes - what you need to know  Read more »

All Aged distance test for Terravista

Thursday 16 April 2015, 3:49pm

Terravista and Chautauqua will attempt to extend their brilliance to 1400m when they resume their rivalry in the All Aged Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Racing assets merged as Racing Australia

Thursday 16 April 2015, 3:43pm

The Australian Racing Board, Racing Information Services Australia and the Australian Stud Book have been replaced by a single body, Racing Australia.  Read more »

McEvoy named captain of Shergar Cup team

Thursday 16 April 2015, 3:06pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy will make a return to Europe as captain of the Rest of the World team in the Shergar Cup.  Read more »

Peeping to confirm meteoric rise in Carr

Thursday 16 April 2015, 2:40pm

Ron Quinton will have three runners at his home track of Randwick, headed by up-and-coming filly Peeping in the JHB Carr Stakes.  Read more »

Draw only Caulfield concern for Brideoake

Thursday 16 April 2015, 2:28pm

The barrier draw hasn't been kind to Self Sense, but trainer David Brideoake is banking on some Ben Melham magic to help the stayer at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gregers on song for Caulfield sprint race

Thursday 16 April 2015, 2:10pm

Connections are confident classy sprinting mare Gregers is on target for another stakes win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Pasadena Girl set for G1 Champagne finish

Thursday 16 April 2015, 1:49pm

Pasadena Girl has been well supported to land the last leg of Sydney's triple crown for two-year-old when she contests the Champagne Stakes.  Read more »

Tudor OK to chase big dollars at Caulfield

Thursday 16 April 2015, 1:41pm

Tudor has overcome a setback to take his place in a race against Group One winner Trust In A Gust at Caulfield.  Read more »

James weighs up Qld options for Achiever

Thursday 16 April 2015, 12:57pm

The Hollindale Stakea and the Doomben Cup are possible Queensland winter carnival targets for top New Zealand mare Silent Achiever.  Read more »

Walk plots Group 1 success with Oaks filly

Thursday 16 April 2015, 12:31pm

Whatalovelyday will be given her chance to measure up as a Queenland Oaks filly after she resumes racing at Doomben.  Read more »

Distance a query for Syn City: Birchley

Thursday 16 April 2015, 12:16pm

Liam Birchley says he is worried about Syn City seeing out a strong 1000m as the filly tries to continue the trainer's impressive run with juveniles.  Read more »

AFL Grand Final forces G1 Turnbull switch

Thursday 16 April 2015, 11:57am

The Turnbull Stakes meeting at Flemington has been put back 24 hours in a one-off switch due to the scheduling of the AFL Grand Final.  Read more »

Fast 'N' Rocking on trial for Brisbane G1s

Thursday 16 April 2015, 10:56am

Connections of Fast 'N' Rocking have decided to dodge Sydney's top sprinters and chase a Group Three victory in the Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Treve could return sooner than planned

Thursday 16 April 2015, 6:34am

Dual Arc winner Treve is on target for an early return with her campaign aimed at an unprecendented third win in Europe's most prestigious race.  Read more »

Chad Schofield set for riding stint in UK

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 5:52pm

Cox Plate-winning jockey Chad Schofield will embark on a three-month riding stint in England where he'll be based at Newmarket.  Read more »

Weight of expectation can't stop Glendara

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 5:24pm

Barry Baldwin's concerns about a weight rise for Glendara proved unfounded when the horse led throughout to score at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Takedown to lift Moore's Sydney profile

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 5:14pm

Takedown can confirm his emergence as an unlikely hero of the Gary Moore stable when he contests the Champagne Stakes at Randwick.   Read more »

Lonnero Wins For BlueBlood Thoroughbreds Connections

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 4:35pm

Lonnero the son of champion racehorse Lonhro won his 2nd race yesterday for leading syndicator BlueBlood Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Sir Moments charges back to form

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 4:20pm

An inspired ride from Tim Bell, the rise to 1600m and the benefit of a couple of runs under his belt combined to send SIR MOMENTS' earnings to over 600k on Saturday at Doomben.   Read more »

Counterattack earns winter carnival trip

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 3:58pm

The Chris Waller-trained Counterattack is headed for Queensland's best two-year-old races after resuming with a midweek win at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Shooting To Win ready for All Aged bid

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 3:07pm

Caulfield Guineas winner Shooting To Win has recovered from a back injury to chase a second Group One victory in the $400,000 All Aged Stakes.   Read more »

Smerdon runners continue on Group One path

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 2:53pm

Stablemates Under The Louvre, Fontein Ruby and Politeness will chase victories at Caulfield ahead of Group One targets in Adelaide.  Read more »

Mark Riley fined $5000 over positive swab

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 2:01pm

Victorian trainer Mark Riley has been fined $5000 after one of his horses tested positive to a banned substance.  Read more »

Wildman earns shot at winter carnival

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 1:41pm

A midweek victory at the Sunshine Coast has convinced connections of The Wildman to give him a chance in the better two-year-old races.  Read more »

Longstocking on the ladder to a G1 start

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 12:31pm

Missy Longstocking will earn a shot at Group One company in Adelaide if she can bounce back to form at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bachman to be aimed at Qld Derby

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 12:19pm

The Queensland Derby is the winter target for Bachman who will take the first step on that path in the opening race at Randwick.  Read more »

Hvasstan poised to debut for new trainer

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 11:58am

Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has been charged with the task of enhancing Hvasstan's stakes record before the horse retires to stud.  Read more »

Press Report in driver's seat for G3 Carr

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 11:34am

Trainer Lee Curtis says the conditions of the J H B Carr Stakes suit Press Report who returns to fillies' grade after contesting weight-for-age company.  Read more »

Top sprinters to clash again in All Aged

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 10:59am

The world's top sprinter Terravista and his heir apparent Chautauqua will go head-to-head in the final Group One race of the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Cirrus Des Aigles nearing G1 return

Wednesday 15 April 2015, 8:38am

Veteran Cirrus Des Aigles is gearing up for his defence of the Group One Prix Ganay which will be his first start for the year.  Read more »

Robbie Waterhouse censured over column

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 6:06pm

Bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse has found himself on the wrong side of stewards over a column which suggested punters could bet after the jump.  Read more »

Srikandi on target for Queensland carnival

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 5:52pm

Srikandi was a winter carnival revelation last season and is building up nicely for a shot at four Group One races in Queensland this time around.  Read more »

Sistine Demon ready for Anniversary Vase

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 5:19pm

Trainer Andrew Noblet can't fault Sistine Demon and is hoping the gelding can snap a 12-month absence from the winner's circle in the Anniversary Vase.  Read more »

Mayfield-Smith with two Group One runners

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 4:53pm

Noel Mayfield-Smith is looking forward to having Group One runners on the final day of the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Tycoon Tara takes next step to G1 target

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 4:26pm

The Robert Sangster Stakes is the target for Tycoon Tara who continues on her path towards the Group One race when she runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Dynamic Perplexity wins again in impressive Style

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 4:25pm

Congratulations to our Dynamic Owners of promising stayer Perplexity ( Lonhro / Secret Haze) a now 6 times winner with earnings in excess of $250,000, this son of Lonhro looks to have a bright staying future ahead of him in Queensland.  Read more »

Intrusion has the form on the board

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 2:39pm

Intrusion's last-start third behind Sempre Libera gives trainer Gerald Ryan confidence ahead of his next start at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Angelic Light out of Adelaide carnival

Tuesday 14 April 2015, 12:12pm

The Robbie Griffiths-trained Angelic Light has been ruled out for the rest of the season and will miss planned Group One starts in Adelaide.  Read more »

More Kensington meetings receive the chop

Monday 13 April 2015, 5:21pm

Three more meetings scheduled for the Australian Turf Club's maligned Kensington circuit have been switched to other racetracks.  Read more »

Chautauqua primed for Group 1 All Aged bid

Monday 13 April 2015, 4:53pm

Co-trainer Michael Hawkes says Chautauqua is poised to take his Group One-winning form into the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Morgan opts for shorter trip with Eloping

Monday 13 April 2015, 4:22pm

After a disappointing start to her autumn, a barrier trial win at Tatura has Eloping back on track for a possible Adelaide campaign.  Read more »

Heathcote produces Derby chance for Dato

Monday 13 April 2015, 4:07pm

The Queensland Derby has been confirmed as a serious target for the Robert Heathcote-trained Gid Up Strop.  Read more »

Mile trip to suit Odyssey Moon: Northam

Monday 13 April 2015, 4:02pm

Trainer Rod Northam says the distance of the Champagne Stakes gives Odyssey Moon a genuine chance at securing a Group One win.  Read more »

Pakenham Cup looms large for Signoff

Monday 13 April 2015, 3:51pm

Quality stayer Signoff will have his next start in the Pakenham Cup after making an encouraging return to racing.  Read more »

Portelli goes back to basics in All Aged

Monday 13 April 2015, 2:19pm

Gary Portelli says he will leave All Aged tactics to others, confident he knows how to give Rebel Dane his best chance of winning the $400,000 race.  Read more »

Dear Demi has run her last race

Sunday 12 April 2015, 6:15pm

Group One winner Dear Demi has been retired by her owner John Singleton much to the disappointment of her trainer Clarry Conners.  Read more »