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Australian Guineas attracts field of 14

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 11:25am

Favourite Hucklebuck has drawn barrier eight of 14 for the Australian Guineas with his opposition to include Cox Plate winner Shamus Award.  Read more »

Johnny Murtagh retires from riding

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 7:23am

Popular Irish jockey Johnny Murtagh has announced his retirement to devote himself full time to training.  Read more »

Vlahos in inquiry no-show: Racing Victoria

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 5:48pm

Former BC3 Thoroughbreds chairman Bill Vlahos will not attend a stewards' inquiry into the collapse of the horse racing company, Racing Victoria says.  Read more »

No Doubt on form as McEvoy colt resumes

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 5:08pm

Golden Slipper hopeful Risen From Doubt will resume racing at Rosehill with an improved formline, thanks to Jabali's Blue Diamond Stakes placing.  Read more »

Weight scale helps Criterion in Guineas

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 2:39pm

The David Payne-trained Criterion wasn't suited at the weights in the CS Hayes Stakes first-up but can improve at set weights in the Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Forget Maybe out to revive autumn hopes

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 2:22pm

An indifferent return to racing cost Forget Maybe an Australian Guineas start and the three-year-old will be out to redeem himself at Randwick.  Read more »

Geegees Blackflash on brink of $1 million

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 12:13pm

A second-straight Launceston Cup win to Geegees Blackflash would see the Tasmanian star pass $1 million in stakes.  Read more »

Moment Of Change topweight for Newmarket

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 12:00pm

Moment Of Change has been given topweight of 58kg for the Group One Newmaket Handicap while Oakleigh Plate winner Lankan Rupee has 56.5kg.  Read more »

Blissful retirement for Kasbah

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 9:35am

Kasbah Bliss, a Group One winner on the Flat and an outstanding performer over jumps, has been retired by French trainer Francois Doumen.  Read more »

Crisford in new role with Godolphin

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 9:09am

Long-time Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford has resigned his position but will take up a new role with Sheikh Mohammed's operation.  Read more »

Polanski retirement not confirmed yet

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:19pm

Connections of Group One winner Polanski will wait for further veterinary advice before deciding if the colt races again after suffering a leg injury.  Read more »

Fawkner nominated for Flemington

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:08pm

Caulfield Cup winner Fawkner has been nominated for a Group Three race at Flemington in which he would carry 61kg.  Read more »

Koroibete begins Derby campaign

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:01pm

Koroibete, a horse bred to be a sprinter and named for a speedy footballer, begins his Derby campaign in the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Epingle chasing Cups double in Tasmania

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:38pm

The Mick Kent-trained Epingle is favourite to add the Launceston Cup to her Hobart Cup win despite drawing wide for the 2400m Group Three race.  Read more »

Rock Hero wins trial ahead of Guineas

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:15pm

The David Payne-trained Rock Hero has tuned up for the Australian Guineas with a barrier trial win at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Report to press Slipper claims

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:11pm

Press Report will have to earn her way to the Golden Slipper and can make a down payment if she wins at Rosehill.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel an easy trial winner

Monday 24 February 2014, 4:21pm

It's A Dundeel looking good for his Sydney return in the Chipping Norton Stakes after a barrier trial win at Randwick.  Read more »

Tourneur confident ahead of Guineas

Monday 24 February 2014, 4:06pm

Jockey Dom Tourneur is hoping to repay the faith of trainer Phillip Stokes by winning the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington on Hucklebuck.  Read more »

No Slipper decision yet for Rubick

Monday 24 February 2014, 3:21pm

Connections will let the dust settle on Rubick's Blue Diamond fourth before deciding whether to continue his two-year-old campaign.  Read more »

Knoydart a Newmarket Hcp late entry

Monday 24 February 2014, 1:27pm

Knoydart has been confirmed as a late entry for the Group One Newmarket Handicap, with Darley paying the $55,000 late entry fee.  Read more »

Robert Heathcote reaches 1000 winners

Monday 24 February 2014, 1:16pm

Five-time Brisbane premiership winning trainer Robert Heathcote has notched a milestone 1000 winners with a double at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Moment Of Change wins the Group 1 Futurity Stakes

Monday 24 February 2014, 9:39am

MOMENT OF CHANGE again proved his class in running his rivals off their legs in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sacre ruled out of Cheltenham

Monday 24 February 2014, 8:54am

Sprinter Sacre has been ruled out of the rest of the jumps season with trainer Nicky Henderson saying he is not quite himself.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee not certain Newmarket runner

Sunday 23 February 2014, 6:22pm

Oakleigh Plate winner Lankan Rupee could bypass the Newmarket Handicap and have a different lead-up to the TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Sweet As Bro wins Kilmore Cup

Sunday 23 February 2014, 6:08pm

Sweet As Bro claims his richest win at Kilmore on the same day Makybe Diva's little brother broke his maiden.  Read more »

Brisbane members up in arms

Sunday 23 February 2014, 5:38pm

The decision to open members' areas on Brisbane tracks to the public during summer has had some unwanted side effects.  Read more »

Eathquake the firm Slipper favourite

Sunday 23 February 2014, 5:31pm

Unbeaten filly Earthquake dominates Golden Slipper betting following her authoritatve win in the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel to star at barrier trials

Sunday 23 February 2014, 4:19pm

It's A Dundeel will tune up for his return to racing in the Chipping Norton Stakes with a public barrier trial at Randwick.  Read more »

San Diego to carry Darley's Guineas hopes

Sunday 23 February 2014, 3:31pm

The Australian Guineas has eluded trainer Peter Snowden but his son Paul is hoping San Diego can cause an upset.  Read more »

Pride tries to keep stablemates apart

Sunday 23 February 2014, 3:12pm

Trainer Joe Pride will try to keep his carnival sprinters apart as they head to big assignments over the Sydney autumn.  Read more »

Brisbane premiership up for grabs

Sunday 23 February 2014, 2:41pm

Matt Dunn is having his best season yet as a trainer but doesn't believe he has the numbers to win the Brisbane premiership  Read more »

Grandeur wins Winter Derby Trial

Sunday 23 February 2014, 10:21am

The much travelled Grandeur has returned to England to win the Winter Derby Trial ahead of possibly more overseas targets.  Read more »

On His Own may bypass Grand National

Sunday 23 February 2014, 10:12am

Trainer Willie Mullins may sidestep the Grand National at Aintree in favour of the Punchestown Gold Cup.  Read more »

Polanski suffers tendon injury

Saturday 22 February 2014, 7:37pm

The injury suffered by Polanski in the Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield isn't as severe as first thought, but the horse's future remains doubtful.  Read more »

Damien Oliver outed over Fiorente ride

Saturday 22 February 2014, 7:22pm

Jockey Damien Oliver will miss the Australian Guineas meeting after being suspended at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cassidy and Rawiller fined for smoking

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:54pm

Jockeys Jimmy Cassidy and Nash Rawiller have each been fined $100 for smoking between races at Randwick.  Read more »

Tiger Tees wins thrilling Falvelon Quality

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:30pm

Tiger Tees has given Sydney trainer Joe Pride a two-state double after his win in the Falvelon Quality at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Lilliburlero gains black type in Triscay

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:14pm

Well-bred mare Lilliburlero has claimed her first black-type win in the Group Three Triscay Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee dominant in Oakleigh Plate

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:06pm

In-form sprinter Lankan Rupee has claimed his first Group One with a convincing victory in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

Appearance wins G2 Apollo Stakes in style

Saturday 22 February 2014, 5:50pm

Darley mare Appearance has dominated the Group Two Apollo Stakes to win her second weight-for-age feature at Randwick.  Read more »

Earthquake rumbles in G1 Blue Diamond

Saturday 22 February 2014, 5:34pm

Earthquake has given the world's biggest racehorse owner Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum his second Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Fiorente returns in a blaze of WFA glory

Saturday 22 February 2014, 5:01pm

Imported galloper Fiorente could be on his way back to England following a sensational return to racing at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sweet Idea wins with Guelph well beaten

Saturday 22 February 2014, 4:53pm

Sweet Idea has taken a major step to autumn riches with victory in the Light Fingers Stakes in which Guelph finished sixth.  Read more »

Moment Of Change too strong in Futurity

Saturday 22 February 2014, 4:50pm

Moment Of Change has made it back-to-back Group One wins with an all-the-way success in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Vilanova bounces back to form at Caulfield

Saturday 22 February 2014, 4:28pm

The Chris Waller-trained Vilanova has returned to form with a Group Two win in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winning return for Doncaster Mile chance

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:56pm

Trainer Joe Pride will set Terravista on a path to the Doncaster Mile following his first-up Group Three breakthrough at Randwick.  Read more »

Spirits Dance posts fourth successive win

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:31pm

Talented filly Spirits Dance has won her fourth race on end and has again knocked out punters by beating the favourite at Caulfield.  Read more »

Not Listenin'tome impressive at Caulfield

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:27pm

Three-year-old Not Listenin'tome stamped himself as a potential autumn star with a brilliant first-up win in the Group Three Zeditave Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Nashville enjoys Otaki return to win G1

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:08pm

Nashville put his past form behind him to win his second consecutive Otaki Maori Weight-For-Age Classic from Xanadu and Final Touch.  Read more »

Doyle's Farm gamble pays off with Aimee

Saturday 22 February 2014, 2:57pm

Promising filly Aimee has set herself up for a winter carnival campaign after overcoming a wide passage to win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »