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Grahame Begg farewells Sydney racing
Sydney
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:33pm
Grahame Begg has officially closed the door on his 25-year Sydney training career but remains keen to explore opportunities elsewhere. Read more »
Shinn-Waller show to roll on at Rosehill
Sydney
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:09pm
The trainer-jockey combination of Chris Waller and Blake Shinn is poised to continue its winning momentum at Rosehill. Read more »
Sentimental favourite Belle Melba wins
Mornington
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:07pm
The Clinton McDonald-trained Belle Melba has scored a sentimental victory at Mornington, a day after the death of the trainer's father Ross. Read more »
Audino chasing fourth-straight win
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 4:52pm
In-form gelding Audino is set to drop slightly in distance at Flemington as he chases a fourth straight win. Read more »
Fire threatens David Hayes' Euroa property
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 4:24pm
Trainer David Hayes' $25 million Lindsay Park property at Euroa is under threat from bushfires for the second time. Read more »
Fitter Zoutenant poised for Wyong Millions
Sydney
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 3:10pm
Race fitness will be the key to Zoutenant's chances of a $200,000 payday in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Stakes, according to jockey Glyn Schofield. Read more »
Tim Bell to ride Whiskey Allround
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 2:46pm
Trainer Tony Gollan has matched his Lough Neagh runners to his jockeys, pairing Tim Bell with Whiskey Allround and Tegan Harrison with Someday. Read more »
Alexander seeking first Flemington win
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 2:40pm
Emerging trainer Archie Alexander is looking to Martinvast to give him his first Flemington win and continue raising the stable's profile. Read more »
Buffering to miss the autumn carnival
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 12:18pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote will concentrate on getting Buffering ready for the Brisbane winter carnival and an elusive home town Group One victory. Read more »
Field sizes under BHA microscope
London
Wednesday 17 December 2014, 7:59am
The British Horseracing Authority says small field sizes, especially in jump racing, is the biggest challenge facing the sport. Read more »
Weight a concern for Ellerton
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 December 2014, 5:39pm
A big rise in weight has trainer Mathew Ellerton concerned as Kaiser Sun looks for back to back victories when he runs at Flemington. Read more »
Payne looking for Silver at Rosehill
Sydney
Tuesday 16 December 2014, 5:10pm
Trainer David Payne is looking forward to the Australian debut of former French horse It's A Silver Trail at Rosehill. Read more »
Tributes to trainer Ross McDonald
Tuesday 16 December 2014, 5:08pm
Tributes to trainer Ross McDonald Read more »
Eurell-trained filly ready for Mornington
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 December 2014, 2:43pm
Greg Eurell is convinced three-year-old filly Dabbleoncoomoora has the talent to make her presence felt when she steps out for her debut at Mornington. Read more »
Brazen Moss bound for Magic Millions
Sydney
Tuesday 16 December 2014, 2:39pm
Brazen Moss has a bit to live up to as a brother of Buffering and he will be out to cement a Magic Millions Guineas berth at Canterbury. Read more »
Featured Syndicator: BlueBlood Thoroughbreds
Tuesday 16 December 2014, 1:34pm
With plenty of winners on the board, BlueBlood Thoroughbreds are a syndication company that have had more than their fair share of winners. This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Carol Walsh about her favourite part of running a racing syndicate and who has influenced her career in the industry. Read more »
Ross McDonald remembered as a character
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 December 2014, 8:38am
Trainer Ross McDonald, who has died after a battle with heart problems, has been remembered as one of racing's true characters. Read more »
Clarry Conners fined $10,000 for positive
Sydney
Monday 15 December 2014, 6:37pm
Trainer Clarry Conners has been fined $10,000 for a positive result to lignocaine returned by This Is Australia after his debut win. Read more »
Gary Portelli's fine halved on appeal
Sydney
Monday 15 December 2014, 6:11pm
Trainer Gary Portelli has had a $6000 fine for a positive swab to Ibuprofen by one of his horses halved on appeal. Read more »
Agent lone Hawkes runner at Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 15 December 2014, 5:07pm
Agent will be flying the flag for Team Hakes at Flemington as the stable goes through a rebuilding stage with a team of youngsters. Read more »
Choice of races for Cape Kidnappers
Brisbane
Monday 15 December 2014, 3:03pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida will decide between two races at Doomben for Cape Kidnappers to continue his comeback from injury. Read more »
Beasley back to Sydney in the new year
Melbourne
Monday 15 December 2014, 2:55pm
After seven seasons, 427 winners and five Group One victories in Singapore, jockey Danny Beasley returns to Australia in the new year. Read more »
Red Excitement ready for Rosehill return
Sydney
Monday 15 December 2014, 2:41pm
Red Excitement will make his belated return from injury as topweight in the benchmark 95 handicap at Rosehill. Read more »
Jamie Spencer reverses retirement plans
London
Monday 15 December 2014, 6:39am
Dual British champion jockey Jamie Spencer has shelved his retirement plans and will continue as a freelance rider. Read more »
Criterion third in Hong Kong Cup
Hong Kong
Sunday 14 December 2014, 9:19pm
Australia's Criterion has finished third in the Hong Kong Cup behind local stars Designs On Rome and Military Attack, both trained by John Moore. Read more »
Buffering out of the money in HK Sprint
Hong Kong
Sunday 14 December 2014, 6:35pm
Buffering has finished sixth in the International Sprint in Hong Kong with Zac Purton winning on the Paul O'Sullivan-trained Aerovelocity. Read more »
Flintshire wins Hong Kong Vase
Hong Kong
Sunday 14 December 2014, 5:59pm
Three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux has finished midfield in the Hong Kong Vase won by French horse Flintshire. Read more »
Surpass wins Group Three in New Zealand
Sydney
Sunday 14 December 2014, 5:46pm
A return to New Zealand has worked wonders for Surpass who has claimed a Group Three victory at Te Rapa. Read more »
New Year's day to determine Sky's path
Melbourne
Sunday 14 December 2014, 5:14pm
After scrolling through the calendar, Robbie Laing has picked out the Standish Handicap for Lord Of The Sky's next assignment. Read more »
Rudy among Doncaster Mile contenders
Sydney
Sunday 14 December 2014, 4:55pm
Trainer Helen Page admits the Doncaster Mile is a tough assignment but Villiers Stakes winner Rudy will be given every chance to get to the race. Read more »
Tinto getting closer to best distances
Brisbane
Sunday 14 December 2014, 3:37pm
Trainer Rex Lipp is looking to Queensland Oaks winner Tinto to turn the tables on Tarloshan when they meet at Toowoomba. Read more »
Angelic Light getting ready for return
Melbourne
Sunday 14 December 2014, 3:13pm
With a liking for the StrathAyr surface at Moonee Valley, Angelic Light is set for a shot at the William Reid Stakes following a short break. Read more »
Heavenly Hand could scale the heights
Sydney
Sunday 14 December 2014, 2:39pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping Heavenly Hand can continue to emulate Believe Yourself after starting her career in the same fashion. Read more »
Damien Oliver cops second ban
Melbourne
Saturday 13 December 2014, 7:47pm
Jockeys Damien Oliver and Michelle Payne were suspended by stewards on careless riding charges at Flemington. Read more »
Rudy wins drama-packed G2 Villiers Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 13 December 2014, 6:42pm
Leading Brisbane jockey Luke Tarrant has been fined after a close call when he weighed in light on Villiers Stakes winner Rudy. Read more »
Listed win to provide impetus for Byrne
Brisbane
Saturday 13 December 2014, 6:38pm
A fourth Brisbane premiership is the main 2014-2015 goal for Jim Bryne after the veteran rider posted an important win on Hopfgarten. Read more »
Mighty Like, Ringo provide stable quinella
Melbourne
Saturday 13 December 2014, 6:20pm
Mick Price has trained first and second in The Lola's Gift Handicap at Flemington with Mighty Like beating Ringo. Read more »
Soldi Domani makes triumphant Qld return
Brisbane
Saturday 13 December 2014, 5:30pm
Soldi Domani didn't make the grade when given his chance during the Melbourne spring carnival but he was right at home in winning at Doomben. Read more »
Our Boy Malachi a cut above in Razor Sharp
Sydney
Saturday 13 December 2014, 5:10pm
Our Boy Malachi has continued his stellar form in the Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick to earn high praise from his trainer. Read more »
Jye McNeil finds form after injury setback
Melbourne
Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:48pm
A broken collarbone from fall after winning a race at Albury kept Jye McNeil sidelined for the spring but he's back in winning form. Read more »
Owners in right move with Phantom Brew
Melbourne
Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:28pm
Phantom Brew has led throughout in scoring at Flemington after connections decided against a Randwick start for the stayer. Read more »
Odyssey Moon stars for Northam at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:15pm
Youngster Odyssey Moon has won the $250,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick for Scone trainer Rod Northam. Read more »
Wicked Intent confirms Magic Millions bid
Brisbane
Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:10pm
Wicked Intent has won kept an unbeaten record in taking out the Phelan Ready Stake to confirm Magic Millions favouritism. Read more »
Saigon Tea wins Cup on seven day back-up
Sydney
Saturday 13 December 2014, 3:42pm
Wet-track specialist Saigon Tea has backed up a week after her win at Rosehill to take out the Listed Christmas Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Apprentice lands first win at headquarters
Melbourne
Saturday 13 December 2014, 3:03pm
Jessica Payne will forever have a soft spot for Petite Diablesse, the Greg Eurell-trained mare which has given the apprentice her first Flemington winner. Read more »
Waller provides Clenton with milestone win
Sydney
Saturday 13 December 2014, 2:25pm
Apprentice Samantha Clenton has achieved a significant career boost with her first Saturday metropolitan winner at Randwick. Read more »
Audino cements status as turf bargain buy
Melbourne
Saturday 13 December 2014, 2:19pm
Audino has landed his third win in as many weeks in winning at Flemington for 3kg-claiming apprentice Jordan Childs. Read more »
No Secret about her Agenda
Saturday 13 December 2014, 11:22am
Well Mick Price was not wrong when interviewed by Betfair yesterday about the 2YO filly, SECRET AGENDA. It was an impressive night for Blueblood Thoroughbreds and its syndicate owners with the Mick Price trained Not A Single Doubt filly, Secret Agenda, winning her maiden in the first at Moonee Valley tonight. Read more »
Red Cadeaux pleases Dunlop in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Friday 12 December 2014, 5:14pm
Three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux has pleased his trainer Ed Dunlop as he prepares to bid for a second Hong Kong Vase. Read more »
Jolly picks his mark with promising Qadir
Melbourne
Friday 12 December 2014, 4:23pm
After four wins in Adelaide, Qadir heads to Flemington for trainer David Jolly and jockey Damien Oliver. Read more »