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Jack Be Quick on back-up from unlucky run

Friday 21 March 2014, 1:53pm

Jack Be Quick has recovered so well from an unlucky run, trainer Kevin Kemp will send him round at Eagle Farm on a seven-day back-up.  Read more »

Family flies to Nathan Berry in Singapore

Friday 21 March 2014, 9:47am

Jockeys Tommy Berry and Glyn Schofield have flown to Singapore to be with their brother and son-in-law Nathan Berry who is battling illness.  Read more »

Philip Fenton hearing adjourned again

Friday 21 March 2014, 8:28am

It will be another several weeks before an Irish court hears charges against trainer Philip Fenton relating to the possession of steroids.  Read more »

Fort Sumter lumps big weight to city win

Thursday 20 March 2014, 6:12pm

Country-trained galloper Fort Sumter has defied a big weight to score a deserved victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Suspension to cost Cassidy Slipper ride

Thursday 20 March 2014, 5:56pm

Jockey Jim Cassidy has been given a three-meeting ban out of Warwick Farm to go with a midweek suspension incurred at Newcastle.  Read more »

Scott cautious about Stratcombe's comeback

Thursday 20 March 2014, 5:12pm

Trainer Brett Scott hopes Stratcombe can make a strong return to racing from a lung infection when he resumes at Sandown.  Read more »

White Sage injured, out of Coolmore

Thursday 20 March 2014, 4:25pm

Trainer John O'Shea has lost another autumn carnival hopeful with White Sage breaking down in her final piece of work before the Coolmore Classic.   Read more »

Ranvet a formidable test for Waller's team

Thursday 20 March 2014, 4:01pm

Weight of numbers usually work out for Chris Waller but it might not be the case for his three runners in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.   Read more »

Sydney out, Brisbane in for Poste Restante

Thursday 20 March 2014, 3:31pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster has abandoned Sydney autumn carnival plans for Poste Restante but expects the mare to race well at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Bachman adds to Ryan's juvenile haul

Thursday 20 March 2014, 3:23pm

The Group One Champagne Stakes has firmed as an autumn option for Bachman following a breakthrough win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Demi as good as ever for Coolmore: Conners

Thursday 20 March 2014, 2:45pm

Dear Demi's rating as one of Australia's best racemares shouldn't be forgotten when assessing the Coolmore Classic, trainer Clarry Conners says.  Read more »

Valley specialist in Group One bid

Thursday 20 March 2014, 2:19pm

A strong Moonee Valley record in lesser grade has prompted trainer Robbie Griffiths to give It Is Written his chance in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Tony Vasil fined over poolside scuffle

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:54pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has been fined over a confrontation with a stablehand from a rival Caulfield yard.  Read more »

Newitt keeping faith in Samaready

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:44pm

Jockey Craig Newitt is hoping Samaready can deliver a belated reward for his loyalty when she runs in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Bad-tempered pair chasing Valley victories

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:16pm

Suavito and You're So Good are a handful at home but Nigel Blackiston has them primed for their respective Moonee Valley assignments.  Read more »

Apprentice bags strong book at Eagle Farm

Thursday 20 March 2014, 12:52pm

Up-and-coming apprentice Travis Wolfgram is hoping to capitalise on a strong books of rides at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

McDonald redeems himself with Hawkes team

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:42pm

Jockey James McDonald has made up for a city defeat on Mecir to partner the sprinter to victory in the Group Three Newmarket Handicap at Newcastle.  Read more »

Illness rules Nathan Berry out of Slipper

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:18pm

Jockey Nathan Berry faces an extended stay in a Singapore hospital due to viral encephalitis and will miss the Golden Slipper mount on Unencumbered.  Read more »

Michael Cahill suspended at Doomben

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:15pm

Leading jockey Michael Cahill will miss seven meetings after being suspended for careless riding at Doomben.  Read more »

Go The Knuckle faces tough task at Sandown

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:06pm

Robert Smerdon has revised his opinion on the chances of Go The Knuckle at Sandown after a quality field accepted for the City of Greater Dandenong Stakes.  Read more »

De Little Engine powers to Sandown win

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:59pm

De Little Engine has won at Sandown and Danny O'Brien hopes the same colours can be carried to victory in the William Reid Stakes with Shamexpress.  Read more »

O'Shea has faith in Coolmore Classic pair

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:42pm

Markets suggest otherwise, but trainer John O'Shea is convinced his two Coolmore Classic runners are live chances in the Group One race.  Read more »

Brown puts faith in small but select team

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:38pm

Spinifex Fire has ensured Golden Slipper-winning trainer Bruce Brown is still a force in Queensland racing despite reducing his numbers.  Read more »

Fiorente, Dundeel to dominate in Ranvet

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:18pm

The Ranvet Stakes clash between heavyweights Fiorente and It's A Dundeel is expected to be a portent of things to come in the autumn.  Read more »

Trackwork the key for Fontelina: Cummings

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:57pm

Fontelina is coming off one of the worst runs of his career but Anthony Cummings insists there are positives going into the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Rustle Of Silk to end Cleary city drought

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:55pm

Frank Cleary can't remember the last time he had a runner in Sydney, but is hoping Rustle Of Silk will give him some new, happy memories.  Read more »

Injury puts Secret Harmony career on hold

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:37pm

Promising Brisbane three-year-old Secret Harmony will be sidelined indefinitely because of a leg injury.  Read more »

Late Charge in Derby test at Sandown

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:18pm

A minor setback ruled Late Charge out of the Alister Clark Stakes but the colt will be out to get Derby ambitions back on track in a race at Sandown.  Read more »

Valley wins out over Rosehill for Solicit

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:07pm

Top filly Solicit will be kept in Melbourne to run at Moonee Valley instead of the Phar Lap Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel draws inside gate in Ranvet

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 12:49pm

New Zealand-trained It's A Dundeel has drawn an inside barrier for his Ranvet Stakes clash with Fiorente.  Read more »

Group 1 winner to stand at Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 10:54am

Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds are delighted to announce the acquisition of Unusual Suspect...  Read more »

Rails draw for Samaready in Willian Reid

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 10:39am

Group One winners Samaready, Shamexpress and Fawkner headline a field of 10 for the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Seventeen to run in Coolmore

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 10:16am

Last year's runner-up Red Tracer will miss the Coolmore Classic with seventeen fillies and mares to run in the Group One race at Rosehill.  Read more »

British jockey banned for six months

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 9:20am

Emirates racing stewards have banned British rider Pat Cosgrave for six months for improper riding in a race in Dubai.  Read more »

Injury ends Seabass National dream

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 8:56am

Grand National contender Seabass has suffered a career-threatening injury ahead of the world's most famous steeplechase.  Read more »

Bernabeu seriously injured in track gallop

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:59pm

The John O'Shea-trained Bernabeu has broken down during Randwick trackwork with vets in a battle to save the three-year-old's life.  Read more »

Zoustar set to continue autumn campaign

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:45pm

Valuable colt Zoustar will continue his autumn campaign after being cleared of serious injury following his Canterbury Stakes failure.  Read more »

Vasil to plead guilty at RAD Board hearing

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:37pm

Tony Vasil has instructed legal counsel to plead guilty on his behalf to a charge relating to an altercation with a stablehand.  Read more »

Thump a late entry for William Reid Stakes

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:14pm

Three-year-old filly Thump will be given her chance against weight-for-age sprinters in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Public to get hands on Golden Slipper

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:01pm

The coveted Golden Slipper will go on display at Parramatta Westfield this Thursday, ahead of April's $3.5 million race.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee back in training for TJ Smith

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:44pm

Star sprinter Lankan Rupee has returned to work after a break to prepare for the Group One TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

A Time For Julia pleases Moody stable

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:42pm

A Time For Julia has done everything right in the stable since her Randwick win and is set to back up in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Jockey Nathan Berry struck down by illness

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:27pm

Australian jockey Nathan Berry is in a Singapore hospital undergoing treatment for suspected viral encephalitis.  Read more »

Varboss out to boost SA Derby hopes

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:17pm

Three-year-old Varboss will chase a breakthrough win at Sandown in a race which could confirm a South Australian Derby campaign.  Read more »

Cassidy, Moody chasing more autumn success

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 3:42pm

Jim Cassidy and Peter Moody teamed up to win the Randwick Guineas and they will continue their association with Strawberry Boy at Newcastle.  Read more »

Fiorente confirmed for WFA Ranvet Stakes

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 2:24pm

Gai Waterhouse has given Australia's best racehorse Fiorente the seal of approval to take on It's A Dundeel in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Damian Browne wins appeal against ban

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 2:17pm

Experienced Group One jockey Damian Browne is free to ride through the Sydney autumn carnival after winning an appeal against suspension.  Read more »

Ex-Darley horses set for World Cup night

Monday 17 March 2014, 6:37pm

Last year's Caulfield Guineas winner Long John is one of the former Australian-trained gallopers set to compete on World Cup night in Dubai.  Read more »

Slipper favourite Earthquake returns

Monday 17 March 2014, 6:31pm

The Reisling Stakes sets up a clash between Golden Slipper favourites Earthquake and Mossfun who are both unbeaten in three starts.  Read more »

Red Tracer to carry 59kg in Coolmore

Monday 17 March 2014, 5:51pm

Red Tracer will be up with the best mares to ever win the Coolmore Classic if she can carry 59kg to victory in the Group One race.  Read more »