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Sircconi set for back up run at Flemington

Tuesday 30 June 2020, 3:54pm

After a brave effort at his first try at 2000m, Sircconi will revert to 1600m when he runs in the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final at Flemington.  Read more »

Vic COVID-19 spike troubles Valley chief

Tuesday 30 June 2020, 2:46pm

The spike in coronavirus numbers in Victoria is concerning for Moonee Valley chief executive Michael Browell and the club's Cox Plate planning.  Read more »

Hong Kong career beckons for Ilovemyself

Tuesday 30 June 2020, 2:03pm

Trainer Greg Eurell has confirmed stakes winning two-year-old Ilovemyself has been sold to do his future racing in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Sydney jockey COVID test returns negative

Tuesday 30 June 2020, 12:25pm

A NSW metropolitan jockey sent for COVID testing after displaying flu like symptoms has tested negative.  Read more »

Golden Slipper winner Danzero dies at 28

Monday 29 June 2020, 6:09pm

The 1994 Golden Slipper winner Danzero has died at Victoria's Rosemont Stud, aged 28.  Read more »

Winter Championship trio in return battle

Monday 29 June 2020, 4:59pm

The placegetters from the 2019 Winter Championship have been nominated for a return clash in the Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

Emerging Victorian sire Fighting Sun dies

Monday 29 June 2020, 4:16pm

Regarded as a Golden Slipper contender during his racing days before injury forced him out, Fighting Sun has died after a colic attack at Sun Stud.  Read more »

Further tests planned for Harbour Views

Monday 29 June 2020, 2:00pm

After failing as favourite at Caulfield, Harbour Views is undergoing further test to rule out any respiratory issues.  Read more »

Japanese star shares top billing for Plate

Monday 29 June 2020, 1:58pm

One of Japan's best four-year-old mares has been promoted to favouritism for the WS Cox Plate after winning the Takarazuka Kinen.  Read more »

Pat Hyland retires after successful career

Monday 29 June 2020, 12:45pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey and successful trainer Pat Hyland has called an end to his career in racing.  Read more »

McDonald to appeal three-week riding ban

Monday 29 June 2020, 12:01pm

James McDonald says he will appeal a three-week suspension for his ride on a beaten favourite, describing the penalty as "very harsh".  Read more »

Magical makes effortless return to racing

Monday 29 June 2020, 11:04am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Seamus Heffernan capped a successful weekend of racing at the Curragh when Magical won the Group One Pretty Polly Stakes.  Read more »

Santiago a chance for English Derby start

Monday 29 June 2020, 10:38am

Irish Derby winner Santiago is a possibility for the English Derby despite a quick turnaround from his Curragh triumph.  Read more »

Way To Paris lands overdue Group One win

Monday 29 June 2020, 10:20am

Seven-year-old Way To Paris has broken through at racing's elite level in winning the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.  Read more »

Sargent relief as Brandenburg stays put

Sunday 28 June 2020, 3:05pm

Trainer John Sargent believes the sky is the limit for Brandenburg this spring after his owners rejected international offers to keep the colt on home soil.  Read more »

Williams in seven-win Melbourne title lead

Sunday 28 June 2020, 2:20pm

Striving for his ninth Melbourne jockeys' premiership, Craig Williams heads into the final month of the season with a seven-win lead in the title race.  Read more »

Stable plots familiar path for Away Game

Sunday 28 June 2020, 1:20pm

Tough filly Away Game has returned to work with her trainers planning a spring campaign that brought Group One success last year with a stablemate.  Read more »

Spring doubt on Aust-owned Curragh winners

Sunday 28 June 2020, 12:45pm

Two horses owned by Lloyd Williams have won at the Irish Derby meeting but trainer Joseph O'Brien is not sure if they will figure during the Australian spring.  Read more »

Stake money measure of Newnham's season

Sunday 28 June 2020, 11:55am

Nearing the end of his best season, Mark Newnham is hoping his current crop of yearlings can unearth an heir apparent to departed star Shadow Hero.  Read more »

Qld handicapper Lester Grimmett to retire

Sunday 28 June 2020, 11:12am

Long-serving Queensland handicapper Lester Grimmett will retire after 50 years of service to the racing industry.  Read more »