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Bring Me The Maid chasing emotional win

Thursday 13 March 2014, 6:19pm

Bring Me The Maid, a filly raced by the late Roy Higgins, is favourite to score a fitting win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Snitzerland shows readiness for Buffering

Thursday 13 March 2014, 5:03pm

A sparkling piece of trackwork from Snitzerland has Gerald Ryan optimistic she can defend her Challenge Stakes title.  Read more »

Roy Higgins farewelled at Flemington

Thursday 13 March 2014, 4:57pm

Racing identities have joined the family of Roy Higgins to give the champion jockey a fitting farewell in a funeral service at Flemington racecourse.  Read more »

Oliver has Point to make in Guineas

Thursday 13 March 2014, 3:58pm

Gai Waterhouse will have three runners in her quest to claim a first success in the Group One Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Zoustar has hurdles to overcome: Waller

Thursday 13 March 2014, 3:46pm

Chris Waller will rely on Zoustar's raw talent as the colt bids to make a winning return in the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Racing Victoria fines owner for deceit

Thursday 13 March 2014, 3:11pm

A racehorse owner has been fined after pleading guilty to two charges relating to his failure to disclose a criminal conviction.  Read more »

Gold Coast test for Londehero

Thursday 13 March 2014, 2:58pm

Trainer Matthew Dunn says Londehero has to prove himself against more experienced opponents at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Guy backs Polynikes for Gold Coast riches

Thursday 13 March 2014, 2:36pm

Trainer Bryan Guy will give debutant Polynikes a shot at a lucrative race after he impressed in a recent barrier trial.  Read more »

Laurie lamenting rails draw for Tigerland

Thursday 13 March 2014, 2:08pm

Trainer Matt Laurie is confident Tigerland has the talent to make his presence felt in the Bendigo Golden Mile but admits the inside barrier is a concern.  Read more »

Mourners gather for funeral of top jockey

Thursday 13 March 2014, 12:36pm

Many of Australian racing's biggest names are preparing to farewell champion jockey Roy Higgins at a funeral service at Flemington.  Read more »

Guide to the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Thursday 13 March 2014, 10:40am

A guide to the runners in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.  Read more »

Cooper breaks leg for second time

Thursday 13 March 2014, 7:14am

Jockey Bryan Cooper has broken his leg for the second time in less that 12 months in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Sire de Grugy claims popular win

Thursday 13 March 2014, 7:08am

Sire de Grugy, a horse bought as a surprise birthday present, has given his owner one of the biggest prizes at Cheltnham, the Queen Mother Chase.  Read more »

Turf legends set to pay tribute to Higgins

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:57pm

Roy Higgins will be farewelled in a public funeral service at Flemington with past and present jockeys among those paying tribute.  Read more »

Nothing bullish about Havana's victory

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:37pm

Racing as a gelding for the first time, the Paul Messara-trained Havana has shown a glimpse of his potential with a Canterbury win.  Read more »

Valuable colt set to make debut at Bendigo

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:32pm

Trainer David Hayes is leaning towards a race at Bendigo for the debut of two-year-old Wilderness.  Read more »

Formlines converge in G1 Randwick Guineas

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:25pm

John O'Shea is banking on Savvy Nature to repel the interstate and New Zealand three-year-olds in the Group One Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Golden Slipper bid firming for Alpha Miss

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 4:59pm

Alpha Miss' trainer Gary Nickson says he's almost certain the filly will run in the Golden Slipper despite her owners having to pay a late entry fee.   Read more »

Macho Valentino win helps Gill rebuild

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 4:40pm

Barry Gill, whose wife Desiree died in a Queensland race fall last year, has trained Macho Valentino to win at Doomben.  Read more »

Three-year-olds set for Group One rematch

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 3:37pm

Zoustar has opened favourite for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick but another three-year-old looms as his biggest threat.  Read more »

Apprentices' finish ends in protest storm

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 3:13pm

An all-apprentice finish has spilled over into the Doomben stewards' room with a protest involving Brooke Richardson and her boyfriend Anthony Allen.  Read more »

Quarantine horse forces Vic meeting switch

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 2:50pm

A Werribee race meeting has been transferred because an international horse is in quarantine at the racetrack.  Read more »

Jezki wins Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 9:07am

Jezki has won the Champion Hurdle for Barry Geraghty after Tony McCoy opted to ride the runner-up My Tent Or Yours.  Read more »

Quevega wins sixth Mares' Hurdle

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 8:36am

The Willie Mullins-trained Quevega has claimed a record sixth victory at Cheltenham, winning the Mares' Hurdle under Ruby Walsh.  Read more »

Dale spruiks Meticulously redemption

Tuesday 11 March 2014, 5:56pm

His gelding Meticulously put in the worst run of his career there, but trainer Matthew Dale says Canterbury will offer a shot at redemption.  Read more »

Late Charge on trial for Derby at Valley

Tuesday 11 March 2014, 5:25pm

Three-year-old Late Charge has the chance to press his claims for an ATC Australian Derby start when he runs in the Alister Clark Stakes.  Read more »

Temple Of Boom up for the Challenge

Tuesday 11 March 2014, 5:12pm

Temple Of Boom returns to the scene of his greatest triumph to take on a classy field of sprinters in the Group Two Challenge Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Rain Affair to contest Canterbury Stakes

Tuesday 11 March 2014, 3:58pm

Rain Affair will take on the combined might of the Chris Waller and Guy Walter stables when he runs in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Written Up on the improve ahead of Bendigo

Tuesday 11 March 2014, 3:56pm

George Osborne says Written Up has been knocking on the door in recent starts and he hopes for another improved showing in the Bendigo Guineas.  Read more »

Outback Joe to aim for Melbourne Cup start

Tuesday 11 March 2014, 12:36pm

Trainer Nigel Blackiston says he will talk to the owner of Adelaide Cup winner Outback Joe but he could spell the stayer and aim for the spring.  Read more »

Vilanova, Surge Ahead get look at Valley

Monday 10 March 2014, 6:09pm

Alister Clark Stakes-bound three-year-olds Vilanova and Surge Ahead have had a look around Moonee Valley in exhibition gallops ahead of the Group Two race.  Read more »

Godiva Rock breaks through at Valley

Monday 10 March 2014, 6:05pm

Group One-placed filly Godiva Rock has broken through for her first win in a maiden at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Chad Schofield wins Adelaide Cup

Monday 10 March 2014, 6:03pm

Chad Schofield has added the Group Two Adelaide Cup to his record aboard Outback Joe, a son of champion race mare Let's Elope.  Read more »

Weir brings up milestone win at Valley

Monday 10 March 2014, 5:33pm

Trainer Darren Weir has brought up his 50th metropolitan win for the season in Melbourne with with a winning double at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Stables scarce for Qld winter visitors

Monday 10 March 2014, 5:30pm

The number of trainers seeking stables for the Brisbane winter is at an all time high, allaying fears Sydney would detract from the carnival.  Read more »

Higgins remembered at Moonee Valley

Monday 10 March 2014, 5:21pm

Champion jockey Roy Higgins has been honoured by riders competing at the Moonee Valley meeting with a minute's silence.  Read more »

Trans Tasman rivalry in Randwick Guineas

Monday 10 March 2014, 4:59pm

Atlante will be out to revserse the Hobartville Stakes result over Dissident when they meet again the Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Zabeelionaire to be put to test in trial

Monday 10 March 2014, 4:06pm

A barrier trial at Cranbourne will determine whether Group One winner Zabeelionaire makes his return in a $150,000 race at Bendigo.  Read more »

Buffering ready to step up to Challenge

Monday 10 March 2014, 3:35pm

Queensland champion Buffering is ready for his next assignment in the Challenge Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Public funeral for Roy Higgins

Monday 10 March 2014, 2:42pm

A public funeral service for Roy Higgins will be held at the scene of some of the champion jockey's famous wins, Flemington Racecourse.  Read more »

RV switch feature meetings in early spring

Monday 10 March 2014, 1:24pm

The Group One Makybe Diva Stakes meeting will switch places in the program with the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes program, Racing Victoria has announced.  Read more »

Fenton delays Instalment Gold Cup call

Monday 10 March 2014, 12:21pm

The state of the track will determine whether leading contender Last Instalment takes his place in the Cheltenham Gold Cup field.  Read more »

Mullins looking ahead to Festival

Monday 10 March 2014, 11:51am

Trainer Willie Mullins says racing should be on its game to protect its image ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Lonhro among Hall of Fame inductees

Sunday 9 March 2014, 11:11pm

Popular racehorse Lonhro is among the latest inductees to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame which celebrates excellence in all facets of racing.  Read more »

Messene left to fly flag for Hawkes Racing

Sunday 9 March 2014, 6:25pm

Hawkes Racing has salvaged a stakes result out of Black Opal Stakes day with Messene winning the Listed National Sprint.   Read more »

Higgins remembered as a true champion

Sunday 9 March 2014, 6:12pm

Champion jockey Roy Higgins has been remembered as a rider without peer and a man without equal who loved racing before and after his retirement.  Read more »

Lucky Raquie wins the Black Opal Stakes

Sunday 9 March 2014, 5:37pm

Lucky Raquie has produced a spirited finish to win the Black Opal Stakes for trainer Gerald Ryan and jockey Glyn Schofield.   Read more »

Interspersed wins Listed Canberra Guineas

Sunday 9 March 2014, 5:04pm

Interspersed has staked a claim for some of the richest three-year-old fillies races of the Sydney autumn carnival with her win in the Canberra Guineas.   Read more »

Game On Dude wins third Santa Anita Hcp

Sunday 9 March 2014, 4:38pm

Game On Dude has claimed a popular win on his home track, taking the Grade One Santa Anita Handicap for the third time.  Read more »

Rodway to make city debut at Valley

Sunday 9 March 2014, 4:28pm

Rodway, a half brother to three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, is ready for his metropolitan debut at Moonee Valley.  Read more »