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Thompson stars again, this time at Coffs

Thursday 7 August 2014, 4:41pm

Jockey Robert Thompson and trainer Ross Stitt have combined to win the Coffs Harbour Cup with Southern Shimmer.  Read more »

Australia headlines $2.37m Champion Stakes

Thursday 7 August 2014, 4:15pm

Europe's biggest thoroughbred names, including Australia and two-time winner Cirrus Des Aigles, have been entered for the Champion Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

Coram out to confirm Golden Rose ambitions

Thursday 7 August 2014, 3:28pm

Trainer Troy Corstens is hoping Coram can stamp himself as a Group One Golden Rose hope when the gelding runs over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Lloyd seeking Bold stakes return in Sydney

Thursday 7 August 2014, 3:16pm

Well-travelled jockey Jeff Lloyd has put a tough period behind him and set his sights on returning to the feature-race winner's circle in Sydney.  Read more »

Fast rise in mobile betting boosts Tabcorp

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:52pm

Gambling giant Tabcorp says its core wagering business has been boosted by a strong rise in betting from mobile devices.  Read more »

Messene set to launch Hawkes Racing spring

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:15pm

Hawkes Racing is assembling a formidable team of horses for the spring with the first of them, Messene, to step out in the Missile Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Grass switch a challenge for Cross Of Gold

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:06pm

Resurgent galloper Cross Of Gold will be out to take his impressive Geelong form to Flemington.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup a target for Text'n Hurley

Thursday 7 August 2014, 2:03pm

The Aurie's Star Handicap will launch the spring campaign of Group Two winner Text'n Hurley, with connections hoping she can be a Caulfield Cup contender.  Read more »

In-demand Schmidt to consider metro return

Thursday 7 August 2014, 12:23pm

Apprentice Priscilla Schmidt has a perfect opportunity to showcase her talent in the metropolitan arena when she rides Rebel Dancer at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Track condition crucial to Adebisi start

Thursday 7 August 2014, 12:16pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster has threatened to scratch Adebisi if she rates the Eagle Farm track too hard for the top sprinter.  Read more »

Lynch free to ride in Britain

Thursday 7 August 2014, 9:21am

Fergal Lynch has been given a licence to ride in Britain for one year under review after being banned for stopping a horse and giving inside information.  Read more »

Ocean Park's First Foal Arrives

Thursday 7 August 2014, 9:07am

As the breeder of the 5-time G1 winning Cox Plate champion Ocean Park, it was fitting that the exciting young sire's first foal should be born at Trelawney Stud  Read more »

Eurell's Gem ready for maiden city victory

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:47pm

Paddy's Gem beat a high-profile filly in Belle Couture on debut but will chase her maiden city win at Flemington.  Read more »

Echo Gal defies Canterbury betting drift

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:36pm

Echo Gal showed a glimpse of the form which had her highly rated as a two-year-old, resuming with a gallant win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Chad Schofield in timely return to racing

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:13pm

Chad Schofield made a low-key return to race riding from a neck injury at Sandown and is looking forward to what he hopes will be a successful spring.  Read more »

Stitch Me Up shows raw talent in city win

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:08pm

The Sandown Guineas could be a spring target for three-year-old Stitch Me Up who scored his first win at his second start at Sandown.  Read more »

Godolphin off the mark with Melbourne win

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 5:03pm

Three-year-old Orujo stamped Godolphin's arrival in Melbourne with his strong Sandown success carrying the famous royal blue silks.  Read more »

Two young horses emerge as headline acts

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 4:59pm

A pair of untapped three-year-olds from two of Sydney's leading stables have underlined their carnival potential at Canterbury.  Read more »

Pienkna lives up to early 2YO potential

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 4:43pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has revealed how he sacrificed Pienkna's two-year-old career to let her reach her full potential.  Read more »

Boban spearheads Waller's Missile attack

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 3:27pm

Three-time Group one hero Boban, Doncaster placegetter Weary and Derby winner Hawkspur will be Chris Waller's Missile Stakes runners.  Read more »

Eagle out for new heights in Aurie's Star

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 3:16pm

Consistent mare Sino Eagle will chase her first stakes win in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Buon Auspicio enhances Brisbane reputation

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 2:05pm

Former Sydney mare Buon Auspicio has bypassed several grades of racing to score a midweek win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Darci Be Good poised for Queensland debut

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 12:09pm

Former NSW galloper Darci Be Good will have his first start for a new trainer in a 1600-metre race at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Chapple-Hyam sadness at Triano loss

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 9:48am

Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam has remembered Rodrigo De Triano as an exception horse following the death of the 25-year-old in Japan.  Read more »

Treve pleases in turf work-out

Wednesday 6 August 2014, 9:44am

Trainer Criquette Head-Maarek says stable star Treve has rececovered well from muscle soreness and is on track to defend the Arc.  Read more »

Berry keen to add Melbourne spring glory

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 5:56pm

Tommy Berry ridden Group One winners at home and abroad but is keen to add a major win in Melbourne.  Read more »

Strong international entries for spring

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 5:00pm

The Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup have received a record number of international nominations along with a strong local entry.  Read more »

Equiano colt in control at Glorious Goodwood

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 4:52pm

Equiano punched home another winner at Pontefrect on Sunday.  Read more »

Craig Williams answers SOS for Shergar Cup

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 4:47pm

Leading Australian rider Craig Williams will take part in the Shergar Cup, riding for the Rest of the World team in the jockeys' challenge.  Read more »

Cornerstone Stud Open Day

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 4:43pm

The Cornerstone Stud annual Open Day will be on held on Sunday, August 31st.  Read more »

Randwick complaints on wrong track: ATC

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 3:40pm

Trainers will have to bide their time before their carnival horses are given access to the best Randwick grass tracks for training, racing officials say.  Read more »

Tiger Tees to skip Missile for Melb: Pride

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 2:07pm

Galaxy winner Tiger Tees is likely to kick-off his spring campaign in Melbourne instead of the Missile Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Shanghai Warrior likely to run over 1400m

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 1:58pm

Pat Hyland is likely to run Shanghai Warrior over 1400m at Flemington instead of the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap over 1200m.  Read more »

Mott chasing first jumps win at Sandown

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 1:50pm

Jamie Mott is hoping to notch his first winner over the jumps at Sandown with a view to making more of an impact in 12 months.  Read more »

Samarmeteors in first start for Webster

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 12:13pm

Samarmeteors, a half-sister to Group One winner Samaready, will be out to extend her racetrack career under new trainer Pat Webster.  Read more »

Preis von Baden next for Sea The Moon

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 9:45am

Dominant German Derby winner Sea The Moon will have his lead-up to the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Baden Baden.  Read more »

Bittar to leave top British racing job

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 9:39am

Australian Paul Bittar will not extend his contract with the British Horseracing Authority beyond his three-year term as chief executive.  Read more »

Two of the best

Tuesday 5 August 2014, 9:28am

MOSSMAN and Testa Rossa have capped a stellar year by claiming first and second position on the Leading 2YO Sire's final standings.  Read more »

Saturday Sorcerer wins the Darwin Cup

Monday 4 August 2014, 6:55pm

Saturday Sorcerer has won the $200,000 Darwin Cup for Adelaide trainer Stuart Gower and Northern Territory jockey Paul Denton.  Read more »

Cups contender joins Smerdon camp

Monday 4 August 2014, 6:15pm

Caulfield trainer Robert Smerdon has the task of preparing a New Zealand Group One winner for the Cups before she heads to the breeding barn.  Read more »

Pateman to take on US jumps stars

Monday 4 August 2014, 5:43pm

Australia's champion jumps jockey Steven Pateman will travel to the US next week to ride in steeplechases at Saratoga.  Read more »

Possible Melbourne debut for Snowdens

Monday 4 August 2014, 5:36pm

Sydney training partners Peter and Paul Snowden could have their first Melbourne starter if they run I've Got The Looks in the Aurie's Star Handicap.  Read more »

Bold Circle may be saved for San Domenico

Monday 4 August 2014, 5:32pm

A decision whether up and coming colt Bold Circle runs in the Rosebud will be delayed until he has another fast gallop.  Read more »

Crackerjack nearly ready to return

Monday 4 August 2014, 4:31pm

Import Crackerjack King is less than a fortnight from racing for the first time in two years for trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig.  Read more »

Kirramosa primed for Missile return

Monday 4 August 2014, 3:05pm

Trainer John Sargent expects Kirramosa to be hitting the line hard in the Missile Stakes as she kicks off a campaign aimed at the spring feature Cups.  Read more »

Buffering and Boom to fight out title

Monday 4 August 2014, 2:11pm

Buffering and Spirit Of Boom are the overwhelming favourites for the Queensland Horse of the Year title.  Read more »

Apprentice in hospital after car crash

Monday 4 August 2014, 1:27pm

Apprentice jockey Jack Martin remains in a Melbourne hospital with head injuries after a single car accident with positive signs for his recovery.  Read more »

Gask mapping plan for Medicean Man

Monday 4 August 2014, 8:50am

Former Adelaide trainer Jeremy Gask says his stable star Medicean Man is unlikely to race again until the northern hemisphere winter.  Read more »

Chris Waller a special guest at Coffs

Sunday 3 August 2014, 5:50pm

Sydney's premier trainer Chris Waller will be a special guest at the Coffs Harbour carnival and will have at least one runner in the Cup.  Read more »

Yeager to make up for late start

Sunday 3 August 2014, 5:34pm

Yeager's first win has given owner Wayne Gannon a boost after he missed out on buying Magic Millions winner Unencumbered.  Read more »