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Monton delivers for his trainer's birthday
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Auckland
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »