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Benbatl to head to Dubai World Cup

Thursday 5 March 2020, 12:26pm

Benbatl will bid to give trainer Saeed bin Suroor a record 10th victory in the Dubai World Cup following his tremendous effort in defeat in the Saudi Cup.  Read more »

Jockey Nathan Day suspended for six weeks

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 6:35pm

Queensland Jockey Nathan Day will appeal a six-week suspension on a handling charge.  Read more »

Larimer Street up for Sires' Produce test

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 6:32pm

Missing a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes could eventually lead to Larimer Street returning to Sydney after contesting the Sires' Produce Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Guineas reshuffle as Super Seth scratched

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 6:19pm

The Randwick Guineas market has been adjusted with the scratching of favourite Super Seth and Shadow Hero now heads betting.  Read more »

David Vandyke produces another smart 3YO

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 5:59pm

Trainer David Vandyke has continued his good run with three-year-olds as Roman Republic won on debut at Doomben.  Read more »

Godolphin leaning to Flit for Mile berth

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 5:21pm

With three horses in line for a start in the All-Star Mile after Catalyst's withdrawal, Godolphin is leaning towards running Flit.  Read more »

Chris Waller targeting Randwick Guineas

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 5:12pm

Trainer Chris Waller has three runners in the Group One Randwick Guineas, a race he has won for the past two years.  Read more »

Avilius returns for shot at Australian Cup

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 3:52pm

After finishing fifth as an odds-on favourite in the Australian Cup 12 months ago, Godolphin galloper Avilius is back for another shot at the Group One race.  Read more »

Loving Gaby on song for G1 Newmarket tilt

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 3:02pm

Loving Gaby is poised for her shot at becoming the second-straight three-year-old filly to win the time-honoured Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Heathcote to continue on from summer spree

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 1:21pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote looks set to continue on from his successful summer with Emerald Kingdom at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Low-key return for jockey Michael Cahill

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 1:07pm

Leading jockey Michael Cahill will make a low-key return from injury at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Gr 1 Australian Cup attracts field of 14

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 11:45am

The Group One Australian Cup has attracted a field of 14 including dual winner Harlem and Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare.  Read more »

Field of 13 for Group One Newmarket Hcp

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 11:43am

A field of 13 has been declared for the time-honoured Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

HKJC member confirmed with coronavirus

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 9:41am

The Hong Jockey Club will implement further restrictions with a member confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.  Read more »

Miss Siska chasing Australian Cup glory

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 6:16pm

In-form mare Miss Siska, a half-sister to former star sprinter Hay List, will be chasing her first Group One win in the Australian Cup at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers go on Slipper hope Global Quest

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 5:58pm

Golden Slipper hopeful Global Quest will wear blinkers in an attempt to get back to winning form in the Todman Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Gytrash on target for G1 Newmarket Hcp

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 5:50pm

Trainer Gordon Richards is confident Lightning Stakes winner Gytrash will also be hard to beat in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Many options for Profit after trial win

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 1:12pm

Immediate plans for three-year-old Profit remain unresolved despite his impressive win in a barrier trial at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

King Of Leogrance Adelaide Cup favourite

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 12:46pm

A field of 16 has been declared for the Group Two Adelaide Cup with Roy Higgins Quality winner King Of Leogrance the favourite.  Read more »

Catalyst ruled out of All-Star Mile

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 11:34am

New Zealand three-year-old Catalyst is out of the $5 million All-Star Mile because of bruising to his four fetlocks.  Read more »

BHA to liaise with government over virus

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 7:30am

The British Horseracing Authority says the industry's steering group will continue to liaise with the government regarding coronavirus protocols.  Read more »

100th Cox Plate set to tour New Zealand

Monday 2 March 2020, 6:53pm

Ahead of the 100th running of the Cox Plate at The Valley, the trophy will begin a tour of New Zealand at the Auckland Cup meeting.  Read more »

Alizee heads Canterbury Stakes entries

Monday 2 March 2020, 6:17pm

Godolphin mare Alizee heads the nine nominations for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Harlem shooting for third Australian Cup

Monday 2 March 2020, 5:19pm

Lindsay Park will have four runners in the Australian Cup at Flemington including Harlem who is shooting for a third straight victory in the Group One race.  Read more »

RQ to address stabling shortage

Monday 2 March 2020, 5:02pm

Racing Queensland has taken the next step to address a stabling shortage in south east Queensland with its plans to upgrade Deagon.  Read more »

Halvorsen primed for Newmarket Hcp assault

Monday 2 March 2020, 4:46pm

The Quarterback gave trainer Robbie Griffiths his first Group One success in the Newmarket Handicap with the trainer after a second with Halvorsen.  Read more »

Public barred from three French meetings

Monday 2 March 2020, 11:05am

Three race meetings in France are to take place behind closed doors in a response to the coronavirus outbreak.  Read more »

Bon Ho buys Everest slot from ATC

Monday 2 March 2020, 10:17am

Hong Kong businessman Boniface Ho has bought the Australian Turf Club's slot in the $15 million Everest for three years.  Read more »

Hayes takes inspiration from Aidan O'Brien

Monday 2 March 2020, 10:00am

Magic Wand's win in the Mackinnon Stakes after contesting the Melbourne Cup is behind the decision to accept a wildcard in the All-Star Mile with Fifty Stars.  Read more »

Boss free for Slipper day with ban altered

Sunday 1 March 2020, 7:33pm

Stewards have agreed to change the dates of Glen Boss' careless riding suspension which means he can ride on Golden Slipper day.  Read more »

Healing Hands wins Mudgee C'ship heat

Sunday 1 March 2020, 6:29pm

Gayna Williams has saddled Healing Hands to win the Country Championship qualifier at Mudgee from Electrified.  Read more »

Regal Power on target for Australian Cup

Sunday 1 March 2020, 5:39pm

West Australian Group One winner Regal Power is set for the Australian Cup at Flemington after running home well for fourth in a crucial lead-up in Melbourne.  Read more »

Another weight-for-age test for Standout

Sunday 1 March 2020, 5:39pm

Three-year-old Standout is primed to take on older horses again in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Heathcote dismissing Rothfire pressure

Sunday 1 March 2020, 4:42pm

Robert Heathcote is using his experience with champion Buffering to handle public pressure about whether two-year-old Rothfire will tackle the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Azuro New Zealand bound for Auckland Cup

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:37pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Azuro is New Zealand-bound chasing a fourth 3200m win in the past 12 months in the Auckland Cup.  Read more »

Trainer disqualified on harassment charges

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:22pm

Queensland trainer Tim Hurley has been disqualified for six months on two charges of harassing licensed persons.  Read more »

Mr Quickie to continue Mile prep in trial

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:14pm

Mr Quickie will be taken to Cranbourne for a 990m barrier trial as he continues to prepare for the $5 million All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Delays again hit Gold Coast upgrade plans

Sunday 1 March 2020, 12:03pm

Delays in an upgrade to the Gold Coast track and the installation of lights will hinder plans for the club to get extra Saturday meetings.  Read more »

Cough costs Tarrant $1000 fine

Sunday 1 March 2020, 9:58am

Jockey Luke Tarrant has been fined $1000 for not reporting beaten favourite Exondabeach had coughed on the way to the barrier at Doomben.  Read more »

Maximum effort secures Saudi Cup glory

Sunday 1 March 2020, 9:49am

Maximum Security has toughed it out in Riyadh to win an epic first running of the Saudi Cup, the world's richest race.  Read more »

Glen Boss to miss rich meetings after ban

Saturday 29 February 2020, 7:08pm

Glen Boss has been outed for two weeks for careless riding and will miss the rich All-Star Mile and Golden Slipper meetings.  Read more »

Oakfield Missile wins way to Prov Champs

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:47pm

Oakfield Missile has won her way to the Provincial Championship final via the heat at Newcastle.  Read more »

Silvera has change of luck in Members Cup

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:33pm

Grey galloper Silvera has ended a frustrating summer by winning the Listed Tattersall's Members Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Fifty Stars wins second Blamey Stakes

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:13pm

Fifty Stars has won his second straight Blamey Stakes, with his connections now to decide whether to run him next in the Australian Cup or All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Michael Walker wins NZ Derby for Pike

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:05pm

Melbourne-based Michael Walker has made a quick trip to his homeland to win the New Zealand Derby on the Tony Pike-trained Sherwood Forest.  Read more »

The Odyssey after The Jewel double

Saturday 29 February 2020, 5:26pm

The Odyssey is on target to complete the two- and three-year-old double for The Jewel after an impressive Doomben win.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark strikes in Chipping Norton

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:40pm

Te Akau Shark has stamped himself one of racing's new batch of stars with a breathtaking win in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Fabergino impresses in Flemington win

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:37pm

West Australian sprinter Fabergino has impressed in her first Melbourne appearance, winning the Listed Bob Hoysted Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Manaya aims for more stakes success

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:32pm

Talented mare Manaya will chase another stakes victory before a stud career following her tough win at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Alligator Blood dominant in Aust Guineas

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:26pm

Alligator Blood has landed his first Group One victory with a dominant performance in the $1 million Australian Guineas at Flemington.  Read more »