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Australian Guineas a target for Bondeiger

Sunday 21 December 2014, 6:12pm

Danny O'Brien has won the Australian Guineas with Shamrocker and Shamus Award and is hoping Victoria Derby runner-up Bondeiger can do likewise.  Read more »

Portelli has his eyes on Millions

Sunday 21 December 2014, 6:01pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is looking to Racy to cement her Magic Millions credentials at Canterbury and join Testashadow on a Gold Coast trip.  Read more »

Plateau Gold on target for Bat Out Of Hell

Sunday 21 December 2014, 5:58pm

Coffs Harbour sprinter Plateau Gold is on target for successive wins in the Bat Out Of Hell at the Gold Coast, a 900 metre test of speed.  Read more »

Three-pronged Waller attack in Summer Cup

Sunday 21 December 2014, 4:47pm

The in-form I'm Imposing will lead a triple attack on the Group Three Summer Cup at Randwick for trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Phelan Ready is still ready for more

Sunday 21 December 2014, 3:16pm

Veteran sprinter Phelan Ready has found winning form after more than five years since his glory days in the Magic Millions and Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Eloping back in work for autumn

Sunday 21 December 2014, 3:11pm

Iron filly Eloping is back in work with a tilt at the Group One Oakleigh Plate among her first-up options.  Read more »

Play Master returns a winner at Flemington

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:55pm

Lightly raced sprinter Play Master is building up a good record after posting his eighth win from just 16 starts with a first-up success at Flemington.  Read more »

Browne OK after Doomben fall

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:52pm

Damian Browne has complained of a sore ankle but is otherwise fine after he was tossed from Cape Kidnappers at Doomben.  Read more »

Big Money racks up another Doomben win

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:47pm

Big Money has carried a big weight and passed the 1350 metre test at Doomben to signal his winter carival intentions.  Read more »

De Little Engine no laughing matter

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:43pm

The Bagot Handicap is firmly on the agenda for De Little Engine who made it three straight with a strong victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Godolphin treble at Rosehill

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:09pm

Apprentice James Innes Jnr has heralded the next phase of his career with his first city win at Rosehill in the Godolphin blue.  Read more »

Floatmyboat bounces back to form

Saturday 20 December 2014, 5:13pm

The Robbie Griffiths-trained Floatmyboat has posted his first win in almost a year at Flemington with the victory set to extend his summer preparation.  Read more »

Samantha Clenton wins again for Waller

Saturday 20 December 2014, 4:58pm

Apprentice Samantha Clenton has maintained a perfect score for premier Sydney trainer Chirs Waller with her ride on Kristy Lee.  Read more »

Red Excitement wins Rosehill thriller

Saturday 20 December 2014, 3:47pm

Red Excitement's winning return from injury at Rosehill has been an emotional one for his trainer and jockey.  Read more »

Williams lands first for Waller

Saturday 20 December 2014, 3:39pm

Jockey Craig Williams landed a couple of firsts in the space of 24 hours when landing winners for Chris Waller and John O'Shea.  Read more »

Saga wins at Doomben

Saturday 20 December 2014, 3:18pm

Saga Of The Storm has scored impressively at Doomben for trainer Liam Birchley.  Read more »

Pink Perfection scores Flemington win

Saturday 20 December 2014, 2:30pm

Pink Perfection was scratched from a midweek race to run at Flemington and it proved the right move as the filly scored the second city win of her career.  Read more »

Fires not enough to stop Lindsay Park

Saturday 20 December 2014, 2:18pm

Claudia Jean spent the week at Flemington away from the fires that caused damage to the country property of David Hayes and Tom Dabernig.  Read more »

Ottoman the new Golden Slipper favourite

Saturday 20 December 2014, 1:55pm

Ottoman has overcome trouble at the start of her race at Rosehill to score a brilliant win, elevating her to Golden Slipper favouritism.  Read more »

Delay to new British steroids policy

Saturday 20 December 2014, 9:41am

The introduction of Britain's zero-tolerance policy on steroids has been delayed as parties work to resolve certain elements.  Read more »

Murt The Flirt pressing on to Gold Coast

Friday 19 December 2014, 5:39pm

Murt The Flirt will head to the Magic Millions Guineas and trainer Brendan McCarthy is optimistic the gelding will make his presence felt.  Read more »

Payne loses appeal against suspension

Friday 19 December 2014, 5:38pm

Michelle Payne's appeal against an eight-meeting careless riding suspension has been dismissed by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Adelaide carnival dates moved

Friday 19 December 2014, 5:28pm

The annual Adelaide carnival will start a week later to avoid a clash with Group One racing in Brisbane.  Read more »

Dunn could build on premiership lead

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:33pm

With Damien Oliver out suspended, Dwayne Dunn has an opportunity to build on his premiership lead at Flemington where he has seven rides.  Read more »

Conditions right for Falino to bounce back

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:27pm

Falino is a puzzle for his trainer Darren Bell who hopes he can bounce back to form with conditions to suit at Doomben.  Read more »

Reigning Meteor on trial for Millions

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:10pm

The Matthew Williams-trained Reigning Meteor needs to run a big race at Flemington for connections to consider the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Resurrect looking to get back among wins

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:07pm

Resurrect is thriving on his racing and could be up for three starts in 13 days if he goes well at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rodd off to Singapore next week

Friday 19 December 2014, 3:49pm

After two rides at Flemington, Michael Rodd heads to Singapore to begin a three-month stint that he hopes will be extended.  Read more »

Vandalised to run rampant at Doomben

Friday 19 December 2014, 3:05pm

Vandalised is at his peak and ready to show he is not just a country champion when he runs in the Lought Neagh Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Stokes strikes well in Melbourne

Friday 19 December 2014, 2:49pm

Dylanson will be out to make it five winners on the trot for Phillip Stokes when he travels across from Adelaide to run at Flemington.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 43

Friday 19 December 2014, 12:54pm

I spent most of last week in the Hunter Valley inspecting some of the yearlings on offer. It was a good week but I have a lot more work to do heading into the sales.  Read more »

Magic Millions worth more millions

Friday 19 December 2014, 12:39pm

Magic Millions day at the Gold coast is to to become the country's richest race day, carrying prize money of $10 million.  Read more »

Racing rights wrangle set to continue

Thursday 18 December 2014, 6:21pm

Racing Victoria chairman Rob Roulston concedes the media rights dispute between TVN and Sky Racing appears set to drag on into the New Year.  Read more »

Vic racing probe into wrong-sized sulkies

Thursday 18 December 2014, 6:14pm

The racing integrity commissioner will investigate a harness race in Victoria where six horses were scratched for having over-sized sulkies.  Read more »

Zoutenant books MM spot with Wyong win

Thursday 18 December 2014, 5:36pm

Wayward colt Zoutenant has secured his spot in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast with a narrow win at Wyong.  Read more »

Williams out to Bag a Flemington win

Thursday 18 December 2014, 4:39pm

It's an eight-hour trip from Goulburn in NSW to Flemington but trainer Danny Williams usually makes it worthwhile.  Read more »

Aerobar gets the chocolates at Wyong

Thursday 18 December 2014, 4:21pm

The Gerald Ryan-trained Aerobar has upset favourite Echo Gal to win the Wyong Magic Millions 3YO Stakes.  Read more »

Natural improvement key to Craftiness

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:36pm

Progressive four-year-old Craftiness will be out to exact revenge at Rosehill when he faces a rematch with the only horse to have beaten him.  Read more »

The Quarterback to face sprint test

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:22pm

Renowned for his big finish, The Quarterback will face a distance test at Flemington when he competes over 1000-metres for the first time.  Read more »

Ottoman to continue Godolphin juvenile run

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:06pm

Ottoman will be striving to maintain Godolphin's two-year-old momentum in Sydney when she makes her debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Speed puts brakes on trainer's retirement

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:00pm

Release The Speed will be on trial for an autumn carnival campaign when he bids to maintain his perfect record at Flemington.  Read more »

Riva De Lago relishing Brisbane lifestyle

Thursday 18 December 2014, 2:03pm

Rob Heathcote has former Sydney-trained horse Riva De Lago poised to end his drought from the winner's list in the Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »

Collett on the Ball to replace Schofield

Thursday 18 December 2014, 1:59pm

A suspension to Glyn Schofield has opened the door for Jason Collett to ride promising sprinter Ball Of Muscle in the Canterbury Classic.  Read more »

Glen Colless fit for return from injury

Thursday 18 December 2014, 12:48pm

Three months after he was injured in a race day incident, top Brisbane jockey Glen Colless will return to the saddle at Doomben.  Read more »

No NSW/Vic racing on Sky Channel

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 7:04pm

NSW and Victorian racing will no longer be available on the TAB-owned Sky Channel after the breakdown of negotiations over media rights with TVN.  Read more »

NSW to introduce cobal threshold

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 6:37pm

A cobalt threshold for horses will come into effect in NSW from the beginning of the new year.  Read more »

Winning double for Kris Lees at Canterbury

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 6:24pm

Hugh Bowman has predicted a bright future for Canterbury winner Gold Seventy Seven after he gave trainer Kris Lees the first leg of a winning double.  Read more »

Tim Bell making inroads in premiership

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 6:22pm

A double to Tim Bell at Ipswich has helped his momentum as he chases apprentice Luke Tarrant in his bid for back-to-back Brisbane jockeys' titles.  Read more »

Scarlett Billows gives Weir 100 for season

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:46pm

Trainer Darren Weir notched his 100th win for the season when Michelle Payne, riding on a stay of proceedings, guided Scarlet Billows to win at Mornington.  Read more »

Murt The Flirt ready for Wyong test

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:41pm

Murt The Flirt won a Magic Millions race at Ballarat on debut and will attempt to win another at Wyong in his first interstate assignment.  Read more »