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Monton delivers for his trainer's birthday

Saturday 22 February 2014, 2:43pm

A well-laid plan by trainer Ron Quinton has paid off with Monton winning at Randwick despite his hefty 61.5kg.  Read more »

Valentia adds to Waterhouse juvenile team

Saturday 22 February 2014, 2:26pm

Gai Waterhouse has produced another winning two-year-old heading to the Golden Slipper with Valentia scoring at his second start at Randwick.  Read more »

Nicholls happy with star duo's work-out

Saturday 22 February 2014, 7:03am

Paul Nichilld-trained stablemates Silviniaco Conti and Big Buck's have tuned up for their Cheltenham assignments with a racecourse gallop.  Read more »

Dances On Stars shining for Southern Cross

Friday 21 February 2014, 5:44pm

Dances On Stars is on a mission for a breakthrough Group win when he runs in the Southern Cross Stakes.  Read more »

QE Stakes added to Breeders' Cup roster

Friday 21 February 2014, 4:34pm

Aside from a record $4 million purse, there will be an extra incentive to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Snowden gives Pinwheel a shot at G1 glory

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:51pm

There are few bigger businesses in racing than Darley but that doesn't mean there is no room for sentiment when it comes to a horse like Pinwheel.  Read more »

Blue suits Rubick in the G1 Diamond

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:37pm

Gerald Ryan is confident Rubick will show his true colours and fulfil his destiny in the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Boban ready for another run at Appearance

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:32pm

Strong Apollo Stakes backing for Appearance comes as no surprise to rival trainer Chris Waller as he tries get Boban back into winning form.  Read more »

Tukiyo steps up to open grade at the Farm

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:20pm

Trainer Lacey Morrison has elected to keep Tukiyo at home in Brisbane to take on open horses instead of the fillies and mares in Sydney.  Read more »

Strong Caulfield book for Newitt

Friday 21 February 2014, 1:38pm

Lankan Rupee is the standout in a strong book of Caulfield rides for Craig Newitt on Blue Diamond Stakes day.  Read more »

Extra distance to suit Casarati

Friday 21 February 2014, 1:27pm

Bruce Hill would prefer not to be taking on open three-year-old company with Casarati but says the 1800 metres at Eagle Farm will suit.  Read more »

Fenton case prompts withdrawal of horses

Friday 21 February 2014, 9:45am

Prominent Irish owner Barry Connell has withdrawn two Philip Fenton-trained horses from the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Packing Tycoon to step up in Otaki Classic

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:49pm

Packing Tycoon, who placed at Group level in Britain behind Nathaniel and Fiorente in 2011, is taking on Group One company at Otaki.  Read more »

Allan Reardon appointed Qld chief steward

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:29pm

Racing Queensland has confirmed Allan Reardon as its new chief steward, replacing Wade Birch who will head up its integrity unit.  Read more »

Kolivos chasing G1 Blue Diamond success

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:23pm

The owners who raced Pierro are hoping to experience another big-race win with Nayeli and Francesco to contest the $1 million Blue Diamond.  Read more »

Arabian Gold meets spring conqueror in G2

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:20pm

Arabian Gold had her fans against Guelph in the spring but she is at double-figure odds against Darley's pin-up filly in the Light Fingers Stakes.  Read more »

Kathy O'Hara cleared to return to riding

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:16pm

Jockey Kathy O'Hara hopes to be back riding in races next week after being cleared by doctors to return to the saddle.  Read more »

Blueblood’s and Ledger’s Group 2 Hope

Thursday 20 February 2014, 4:49pm

BlueBlood Thoroughbreds and Ledger Racing make the trip to Caulfield for Blue Diamond day on Saturday with consistent up and coming galloper, JUSTICEFORALL  Read more »

Brown returns to Sydney with prized book

Thursday 20 February 2014, 4:16pm

Corey Brown will make a return to Sydney racing at the Apollo Stakes meeting where he has picked up seven rides.  Read more »

Wez Hunter has Group One in his sights

Thursday 20 February 2014, 4:13pm

Blue Diamond Stakes day at Caulfield could be a milestone occasion for trainer Wez Hunter who has chances in two Group One races.  Read more »

Programming issues force Aimee back-up

Thursday 20 February 2014, 3:14pm

Aimee will be trying for back-to-back city wins on a seven-day turnaround despite a wide barrier draw at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Maloney sheds kilos to ride Shamal Wind

Thursday 20 February 2014, 3:03pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney has been training hard and eating light, all for the chance to ride Shamal Wind in one of Melbourne's major sprints.  Read more »

Tiger Tees goes north as Pride splits team

Thursday 20 February 2014, 2:38pm

Sydney trainer Joe Pride has divided his team of sprinters with Tiger Tees heading to Brisbane for the Falvelon Quality.  Read more »

Buffering impresses in Doomben jump-out

Thursday 20 February 2014, 2:05pm

Outstanding sprinter Buffering has taken another step towards his autumn return with victory in a jump-out at Doomben.  Read more »

Guineas contenders to gallop at Valley

Thursday 20 February 2014, 1:29pm

Cox Plate winner Shamus Award and CF Orr Stakes runner-up Eurozone are scheduled for exhibition gallops at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Wet Randwick ideal scenario for Speediness

Thursday 20 February 2014, 1:11pm

Victorian Speediness will be out to enhance an already strong record on rain-affected tracks when he lines up in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Irish Turf Club monitors Hughes case

Thursday 20 February 2014, 9:21am

Pat Hughes is the second Irish trainer to face charges from agricultural authorities over the possession of illegal animal remedies.  Read more »

Allen puts dramas aside to win at Doomben

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:55pm

Apprentice Anthony Allen was happy to be back in the winner's circle at Doomben following a week of drama.  Read more »

Moment Of Change favourite for Futurity

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:54pm

Moment Of Change is favourite to win his third Group One over 1400m at Caulfield when he runs in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Moloney sets sights on apprentices' crown

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:48pm

Patrick Moloney has set his sights on the Melbourne apprentices' premiership, moving to the lead in the standings with a Sandown winner.  Read more »

Baster: Gear changes can help Chivalry

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:38pm

Stephen Baster is hoping gear changes and a better barrier can help talented colt Chivalry make his presence felt in the Group One Blue Diamond.  Read more »

Waller on weather watch for Boban

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:28pm

Chris Waller has confirmed a Melbourne Group One start for Sizzling but the leading trainer still has the early favourite Boban in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

You have a choice!

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 4:35pm

Welcome to 2014! The yearling sales have certainly got off to a buoyant start. Inevitably this means one thing for breeding stock values - they will increase...  Read more »

Waterhouse bounces back with Wandjina

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 4:12pm

The $1 million colt Wandjina has made up for a costly defeat in the spring with a winning return to racing at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Murtle Miss owner keeps it in the family

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 3:52pm

Murtle Miss has rewarded the faith of her owner with a breakthrough victory at Doomben and trainer Tony Gollan believes there are more to come.  Read more »

Why buy a Porsche, when you can buy a horse?

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 3:33pm

An event not to be missed, the Inglis Sales grounds in Sydney and Melbourne will open its doors to the general public...  Read more »

In-form Knoydart earns chance at Group One

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 3:01pm

Paul Snowden is confident Knoydart is in the right frame of mind to handle the challenge of his first Group One assignment.  Read more »

Retirement likely for Fighting Sun

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 2:16pm

Fighting Sun's racing career could be as short as it has been brilliant with retirement a serious option for the Gai Waterhouse-trained star.  Read more »

Better Than Ready out of Melbourne sprints

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 12:01pm

Better Than Ready's feet problems have prompted trainer Kelly Schweida to abort the remainder of his Melbourne campaign.  Read more »

Capacity field for Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 11:29am

A full field of classy sprinters has been assembled for the Group One Oakleigh Plate while the Futurity Stakes has attracted a field of nine.  Read more »

The Fugue headed to Dubai

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 8:55am

Connections will consider three Dubai options for Triple Group One winner The Fugue including the World Cup.  Read more »

Vlahos directed to attend stipes' inquiry

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 6:38pm

Bill Vlahos, the former chairman of BC3 Thoroughbreds, has been asked to attend a stewards' inquiry into the operations of thoroughbred syndicator.  Read more »

Diamond runner Mohave put on antibiotics

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 6:15pm

Mohave, Darley's second-string Blue Diamond Stakes runner, has been placed on antibiotics in the lead-up to the Group One race.  Read more »

Damian Lane wins appeal against suspension

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 6:13pm

Jockey Damian Lane has won an appeal against an eight-meeting careless riding suspension.  Read more »

Fiorente ready for 1800m first-up: Oliver

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 5:58pm

Damien Oliver says Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente is thriving in Melbourne and forward enough to run a big race first-up in the Peter Young Stakes.  Read more »

Moody ponders Thermal Current race options

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 5:17pm

Peter Moody is confident Flamberge will run a big race in the Oakleigh Plate but the trainer is still weighing up the best option for Thermal Current.  Read more »

Earthquake can overcome gate: Paul Snowden

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 4:53pm

Paul Snowden remains convinced Earthquake can win the Blue Diamond despite the filly coming up with barrier 15 for the $1 million feature.  Read more »

Waller to weigh up WFA sprint alternatives

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 4:37pm

Chris Waller will be chasing important weight-for-age sprint wins in Sydney and Melbourne if he decides to run Sizzling in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Chloe In Paris to show class at Sandown

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 2:54pm

A midweek race at Sandown is expected to provide a launching pad to stakes targets for talented filly Chloe In Paris.  Read more »

Snippety out to upstage Slipper hopefuls

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 2:46pm

Trainer Neil Osborne is hoping I Am Snippety can upset Golden Slipper plans for some of her Warwick Farm rivals when she returns to city racing.   Read more »