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Chris Parnham lands milestone victory

Saturday 24 January 2015, 3:19pm

Perth apprentice Chris Parnham outrode his claim in the metropolitan area when Norman Rules scored a strong staying win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Moloney guides Marli Magic to victory

Saturday 24 January 2015, 2:50pm

A significant pull in the weights and a nice ride from Patrick Moloney has helped Marli Magic to score a narrow win over Arena Rock at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Another 2yo winner for Godolphin

Saturday 24 January 2015, 2:12pm

Godolphin has recorded its eighth individual two-year-old winner of the season with Haptic adding his name to the honour role at Randwick.  Read more »

Dee off to flyer in Melbourne stint

Saturday 24 January 2015, 1:43pm

New Zealand apprentice Michael Dee, on a three-month loan to trainer Mick Price, could not have wished for a better start with victory at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

HRV official to take up position at BHA

Saturday 24 January 2015, 9:21am

Victorian harness racing official Brant Dunshea is to take up a position with the British Horseracing Authority.  Read more »

Doomben called off due to rain

Saturday 24 January 2015, 9:19am

Extra races will be added to the next Doomben meeting to accommodate horses who have missed out due to a wash-out.  Read more »

Doomben racing in doubt

Friday 23 January 2015, 6:04pm

Rain has taken its toll on Saturday's Gold Coast meeting with Queensland officials to make a decision on Doomben after an early morning inspection.  Read more »

Alder and Relentless back for more

Friday 23 January 2015, 4:11pm

It's tough work as a farrier but hobby trainer Tony Alder gets a break and heads to Moonee Valley with an in form galloper looking for back-to-back wins.  Read more »

Warm weather forces a rethink

Friday 23 January 2015, 2:39pm

Trainer Robbie Laing had entended to take two-year-old Kentucky Flyer to Randwick but warm weather has kept him home for Sandown instead.  Read more »

Mighty Solomon seeks to reign at Trentham

Friday 23 January 2015, 2:29pm

Thorndon Mile favourite Mighty Solomon is one of several big race chances for Manawatu trainer Lisa Latta at the weekend.  Read more »

Tudor chasing stakes success in G2 sprint

Friday 23 January 2015, 2:13pm

Doug Harrison is happy to give three-year-old Tudor his chance in the Group Two Australia Stakes and believes the colt can make his presence felt.  Read more »

Off The Rails in distance test in Cup

Friday 23 January 2015, 1:04pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker will give Off The Rails a try at 2400 metres in the Australia Day Cup at Randwick, believing he can defy his breeding.  Read more »

Steel Zip skips under threat Doomben meet

Friday 23 January 2015, 11:44am

Torrential rain might yet take out Saturday's Doomben meeting but it's already seen Steel Zip opt for Monday's meeting at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Attitude shift could be key to Role Model

Friday 23 January 2015, 11:19am

Gai Waterhouse is hoping a reformed attitude can help former New Zealander Role Model deliver on her potential this campaign.  Read more »

NZ apprentice starts Melbourne stint

Friday 23 January 2015, 11:08am

NZ apprentice Michael Dee has started a loan stint with the Mick Price stable and hoping to make an immediate impression at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

How can you get involved?

Friday 23 January 2015, 8:49am

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What is Racehorse Syndication?

Friday 23 January 2015, 8:41am

A syndicate is a group of people who buy a share in a racehorse. Accordingly the group will own a percentage of the racehorse, pay for a percentage of all expenses and earn a percentage of all prizemoney earned by the racehorse.   Read more »

Diamond favourite to step out at Sandown

Thursday 22 January 2015, 5:22pm

Blue Diamond favourite Fontiton headlines a field of 16 for the fillies edition of the Blue Diamond Previews at Sandown.  Read more »

McDonald lands G1 mount on Japanese raider

Thursday 22 January 2015, 3:55pm

James McDonald has picked up the plum mount on Japanese visitor Real Impact who will target two feature races during The Championships in Sydney.  Read more »

Exhibition gallop for Shooting To Win

Thursday 22 January 2015, 3:07pm

Peter Snowden heads to Randwick with one black-type winner but he hopes to return home with two.  Read more »

Stingray not wound up for return: Moloney

Thursday 22 January 2015, 2:58pm

After contesting Group races at his last five starts, Stingray returns at Moonee Valley in a benchmark 70 race with a hefty impost.  Read more »

It is Written gets G2 chance at the Valley

Thursday 22 January 2015, 2:31pm

Robbie Griffiths doesn't expect It Is Written to win the Australia Stakes but is happy to give him his chance at his favourite track and distance.  Read more »

Endless Shadow to keep rolling at Doomben

Thursday 22 January 2015, 1:03pm

A win for Endless Shadow on Magic Millions day was far from a fluke says trainer Peter Hulbert who might aim her at the Silk Stocking.  Read more »

Fast Cash faces Manfred Stakes test

Thursday 22 January 2015, 12:36pm

Trainer Wendy Kelly expects to learn a lot more about three-year-old Fast Cash this campaign with the Group Three Manfred Stakes the gelding's next test.  Read more »

Patience key to Waterhouse's stakes duo

Thursday 22 January 2015, 12:03pm

Gai Waterhouse will chase a stakes double at Randwick with two horses striving to put their respective careers back on track.  Read more »

Bougoure hoping for sweet run from Melody

Thursday 22 January 2015, 11:54am

If Egyptian Melody races up to her breeding then Danny Bougoiure will look at taking the two-year-old straight to Melbourne.  Read more »

Hibbs has high hopes for Crusher

Thursday 22 January 2015, 11:45am

Turf Crusher has travelled plenty of miles in his only two starts but will make the shorter trip from his Cranbourne home to Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Featured Syndicator: Australian Bloodstock

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 6:26pm

Australian Bloodstock have an honour role that extends to include a multitude of Group 1 winners, including the 2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist  Read more »

Matt McGillivray gets first city winner

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 6:05pm

Matt McGillivray has been booting them home consistently in the country, now the young apprentice has got his first city winner.  Read more »

Birthday boys remembered at Warwick Farm

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 5:45pm

The absence of the late Nathan Berry and Guy Walter was felt keenly at Warwick Farm on the day the pair would have celebrated their birthdays.  Read more »

Clenton takes riding honours with double

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 5:44pm

Samantha Clenton was left smarting after an early defeat but the apprentice showed her tenacity to bounce back with a winning double at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Moody horse positive to ibuprofen

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 5:18pm

A filly trained by Peter Moody and racing in NSW has returned positive tests to ibuprofen on two separate occasions.  Read more »

Australian horses top sprint rankings

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 4:49pm

Lankan Rupee and Terravista have been recognised as the leading sprinters in the world for 2014 and are due to clash again in the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

The Quarterback chasing another Listed win

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 4:29pm

It's Superbowl season and The Quarterback is aiming for a big play. A win in the Listed WJ Adams Stakes could see him take on the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Timing right for Oriental Lady: Avdulla

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 3:33pm

Fresh from a stakes-winning raid in Melbourne, Brenton Avdulla will bid to keep the momentum going with two feature rides in Sydney.  Read more »

Hardline draws barrier 11 at Ellerslie

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 3:19pm

The Liam Birchley-trained Hardline has drawn barrier 11 for the $1 million Karaka Million at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Richie's Vibe back to defend title

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 2:55pm

After winning the Australia Stakes 12 months ago, Richie's Vibe is back to defend his title in the Group Two race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Shaf may be Dubai bound

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 12:58pm

With stablemate Tashbeeh heading to Dubai, Shaf could be joining him on the plane if he can be successful at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Birchley waits on weather for Longstocking

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 12:33pm

Heavy rain might scupper trainer Liam Birchley's chances of taking home both feature races at Doomben this weekend.  Read more »

Racing pioneer Joanna Morgan to retire

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 11:44am

Racing pioneer Joanna Morgan, the first woman to ride at Royal Ascot, has announced her retirement as a trainer.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 48

Wednesday 21 January 2015, 10:37am

The yearlings we purchased at the sale just over a week ago have been very well received by the market and I thank our clients who have purchased into them.  Read more »

Hall free to ride Petrology at Sandown

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 6:05pm

Jockey Nick Hall has had a win at the Victorian Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board which has reduced a suspension by two days.  Read more »

Trainer rues Manhattan non-nomination

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 5:38pm

With the Blue Diamond Stakes and Golden Slipper approaching, trainer Tony McEvoy wishes he could revisit the early nominations with Manhattan Blues.  Read more »

Ritzy prepared for Canterbury debut

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 5:32pm

Ritzy, a half sister to dual Group One winner Fiveandahalfstar, is ready to make her race debut at Canterbury.  Read more »

Setback delays Rich Enuff return

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 5:04pm

An elevated white cell count a couple of weeks ago has delayed the return to racing of stakes winnng colt Rich Enuff.  Read more »

Weather the key to Timeless Prince

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 4:43pm

Trainer Tony Newing will be guided by the weather to determine if Timeless Prince runs in the Carrington Stakes.  Read more »

Mourinho late entry for Australia Stakes

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 3:54pm

Mourinho has never raced at 1200m but he has a good Moonee Valley record and will return to racing in the Australia Stakes.  Read more »

James Innes to reunite with his old boss

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 3:39pm

Newly appointed Godolphin apprentice James Innes will reunite with his old boss Keith Dryden and We Are Young at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

William Hill to rebrand in Australia

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 1:29pm

Australian wagering firms Sportingbet, Centrebet and TomWaterhouse.com are to be rebranded by parent company William Hill.  Read more »

Group One events under threat

Tuesday 20 January 2015, 9:22am

The European Pattern Committee is reviewing the Group One status of seven races including the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.  Read more »