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Jack Be Quick on back-up from unlucky run
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Newcastle
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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 »