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Warren poised to claim Caulfield loot

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 5:19pm

Jason Warren believes he has found the perfect race for Loot 'n' Run who will chase his second Caulfield victory.  Read more »

Dupe 'em impresses on debut at Sandown

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 5:10pm

Jockey Craig Newitt says there is a lot to like about the Chris Waller-trained Dupe 'em after the juvenile scored a convincing debut win.  Read more »

Protest setback for McDonald's title hopes

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 4:57pm

A protest has cost jockey James McDonald a Warwick Farm win as he bids to rein in Nash Rawiller's slender lead in the Sydney riders' premiership.  Read more »

Lanieri earns class rise with Doomben win

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 4:44pm

Veteran owner Jack O'Hagan appears to have another talented galloper in Lanieri who impressed at Doomben by winning in fast time.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky clear Monash favourite

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 4:25pm

Three-year-old Lord Of The Sky is a clear favourite to beat the older horses in the Group Three Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bennetta fancied to end drought in Civic

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 3:20pm

If placement counts for anything, the Grahame Begg-trained Bennetta is set to break a run of outs in the Listed Civic Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darley leads entries for Blue Diamond

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 3:05pm

The Melbourne Racing Club has received more than 1200 nominations for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Fledgling trainer looking for a Major win

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 2:11pm

Two handy staying performances in Sydney have earned Major Major at shot at the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Lion Of Belfort on the comeback trail

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 1:57pm

Smart sprinter Lion Of Belfort is working his way back to fitness following a back complaint that derailed his autumn campaign.  Read more »

Doomben victory a family affair

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 1:47pm

Apprentice James Orman has made the best possible start to his metropolitan riding career with a winner at his first city ride at Doomben.  Read more »

Injury-plagued mare in Grafton return

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 12:42pm

Trainer Jenny Graham will rely on Alcancia's class to overcome a lack of recent racing when the mare resumes at Grafton.  Read more »

Zac Purton secures Hong Kong jockey title

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 12:11pm

Australian Zac Purton will finish the season as Hong Kong's champion jockey, ending the long reign of Douglas Whyte.  Read more »

Noted Queensland trainer closes stables

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 11:15am

Len Treloar, one of the leading trainers in Queensland, has announced the closure of his stables effective immediately.  Read more »

Haydock target Gordon Lord Byron

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 9:28am

Trainer Tom Hogan is aiming Gordon Lord Byron at the Sprint Cup at Haydock with the horse recovering well from a muscle injury.  Read more »

Wez Hunter to face positive swab hearing

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 5:29pm

Trainer Wez Hunter has been issued with two charges by Racing Victoria stewards in relation to a positive swab returned by one of his horses.  Read more »

Grafton Cup next on Mr O'Ceirin's agenda

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 5:08pm

Mr O'Ceirin is nominated for the Queensland Cup but trainer Ciaron Maher says the Grafton Cup is likely to be the stayer's next start.  Read more »

Youthful King wins third Jungle Juice Cup

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 5:05pm

Youthful King is a rising nine-year-old but there is still plenty of life in his racing legs after winning the Jungle Juice Cup at Cessnock.  Read more »

African Pulse set for Monash Stakes return

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 4:24pm

African Pulse has been gelded since an unsuccessful autumn campaign and will be out to build on an impressive first-up record in the Monash Stakes.  Read more »

Better late than never for bush sprinter

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 3:37pm

An extended entry deadline could work in favour of Hot Hit if the promising country sprinter starts at Rosehill.  Read more »

Laing set to unveil Dezannam at Sandown

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 1:55pm

Trainer Robbie Laing has had to wait to get two-year-old Dezannam to the races because of injury but hopes the colt can make up for lost time.  Read more »

Clipperton team explores extension options

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 1:49pm

Top Sydney apprentice Sam Clipperton could ask for extra time on his apprenticeship in a bid to outride his metropolitan claim.  Read more »

Brown Panther could return to Ascot

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 9:41am

Melbourne Cup hopeful Brown Panther could head back to Ascot rather than attempt to win back-to-back Goodwood Cups.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup on the agenda for Singing

Monday 30 June 2014, 6:03pm

Kris Lees will travel to Germany in the coming weeks to begin preparing Singing for the Caulfield Cup after his second at Group Two level in Germany.  Read more »

Dan Excel arrives to prepare for Cox Plate

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:48pm

Hong Kong star Dan Excel has arrived in Sydney to begin his preparation for the Cox Plate afetr he completes his mandatory quarantine.  Read more »

Astro Avalanche in another staying test

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:35pm

Astro Avalanche might be a one-paced stayer but he has proven the 3200 metres of the Queensland Cup will suit.  Read more »

Mallyon in control for second title bid

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:32pm

Katelyn Mallyon has her Melbourne apprentices' title chances in her own hands in the final weeks of the racing season.  Read more »

Three-year-olds chasing another Monash

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:15pm

Hard Stride could be one of a trio of three-year-olds to take on the older horses in the Group Three Monash Stakes.  Read more »

Dynamic Win by Miss Hufflepuff

Monday 30 June 2014, 4:33pm

Congratulations to our Team of Owners that race Dynamic 3yo MISS HUFFLEPUFF (3yo filly by Encosta De Lago x Miss Helga) after she brought up her 2nd win for the preparation  Read more »

Angland seeking Hong Kong milestone

Monday 30 June 2014, 4:30pm

Tye Angland will return to Hong Kong for the season's final two meetings for some unfinished business.  Read more »

Ryan hoping to take command in Civic

Monday 30 June 2014, 4:21pm

A decision on a Civic Stakes start for Oakfield Commands will be made later in the week but trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed Capital Commander runs.  Read more »

Price's three-year-old team warming up

Monday 30 June 2014, 2:23pm

Two maiden colts will spearhead the Mick Price stable's assault on the big three-year-old races in the spring.  Read more »

Unusual Grafton Cup path for Noisy Ocean

Monday 30 June 2014, 2:18pm

Bryan Guy has adopted an unusual Grafton Cup preparation for Noisy Ocean whcih he says suits the gelding.  Read more »

Mission just denied at Saint-Cloud

Monday 30 June 2014, 1:44pm

Frankels younger brother Noble Mission has been pipped at the post in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.  Read more »

Australia scores Derby double in Ireland

Monday 30 June 2014, 2:39am

The horse Australia has taken out its second big race in the space of a month in Ireland.  Read more »

Angel Gabrial could be Melbourne Cup bound

Sunday 29 June 2014, 6:16pm

High profile owner Dr Marwan Koukash is hoping to add Angel Gabrial to his Melbourne spring team after his Northumberland Plate win.  Read more »

Jumps clean sweep for Steve Pateman

Sunday 29 June 2014, 5:30pm

Champion jockey Steve Pateman has been seen at his best, winning all three feature jumps races at Warrnambool capped by Bashboy.  Read more »

Chris Waller gearing up for spring

Sunday 29 June 2014, 4:53pm

Chris Waller adds Bull Point to his spring carnival team which also includes dual Doncaster Mile winner Sacred Falls.  Read more »

Time To Plunder to be set for greys race

Sunday 29 June 2014, 4:15pm

Time To Plunder, a winner at the Sunshine Coast feature meeting, will be set for Subzero series for grey horses during the Melbourne spring.  Read more »

No Grafton Cup for Destiny's Kiss

Sunday 29 June 2014, 4:15pm

The Grafton Cup is off the agenda for Destiny's Kiss with trainer Joe Pride harbouring spring Group One ambitions for the stayer.  Read more »

Racing Qld to discuss prizemoney increase

Sunday 29 June 2014, 1:21pm

Queensland officials will begin the process of deciding where the money from the new wagering deal will go with prize money high on the list.  Read more »

Australia strolls to Curragh glory

Sunday 29 June 2014, 9:46am

Coolmore colt has completed the English-Irish Derby double with a dominant display against a small field at the Curragh.  Read more »

Waller trains Winter Cup first four

Saturday 28 June 2014, 5:26pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller and jockey Tye Angland have had a field day at Rosehill with four winners apiece.  Read more »

Sadler chasing stakes race with Queen

Saturday 28 June 2014, 5:20pm

Stakes races are now the aim for Vain Queen after the John Sadler-trained mare blitzed her rivals at Flemington.  Read more »

Mixed day for jockey Josh Parr

Saturday 28 June 2014, 5:03pm

Jockey Josh Parr racked up winners at two different tracks on Saturday but almost brought about his own downfall in the Winter Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Munce delighted with Caloundra Cup win

Saturday 28 June 2014, 4:49pm

Chris Munce has steered Brayroan to victory in the Listed Caloundra Cup.  Read more »

Bookies rejoice at Flemington

Saturday 28 June 2014, 4:22pm

Unseasonal good ground did not help punters as a series of well-backed runners went down at Flemington.  Read more »

Alma's Fury too good in the Glasshouse

Saturday 28 June 2014, 4:01pm

Alma's Fury has won his second consecutive Listed race with a dominant performance in the Glasshouse Hcp at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Hopfgarten wins Sunshine Coast Guineas

Saturday 28 June 2014, 3:29pm

Hopfgarten has won his second Group Three race, powering home to win the Sunshine Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Trip south looming for Miss Cover Girl

Saturday 28 June 2014, 2:36pm

Miss Cover Girl has showed her class with a slashing win at the Sunshine Coast to remain unbeaten in four starts.  Read more »

Caulfield Guineas plans for Zebulon

Saturday 28 June 2014, 2:14pm

Trainer Peter Morgan says Zebulon is Caulfield Guineas-bound after his impressive Flemington success.  Read more »