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Gerard Butler appeals five-year ban

Thursday 12 December 2013, 7:52am

English trainer Gerard Butler has appealed his five-year disqualification for using banned steroids on his horses.  Read more »

Schofield back a winner with Diamond hope

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:13pm

Chad Schofield returned from back-to-back careless riding suspensions with a winner on Blue Diamond-bound filly Wawail at Caulfield.  Read more »

Milestone win for Ben Hull at Doomben

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:43pm

Leading apprentice Tegan Harrison provided her partner Ben Hull with his first city winner as a trainer when she rode Wind Dancer to victory at Doomben.  Read more »

Prince Of Penzance returns at Flemington

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:37pm

Lightly raced gelding Prince Of Penzance makes his return at Flemington with trainer Darren Weir considering the Mornington Cup as a summer target.  Read more »

Return of injury-plagued Base delayed

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:14pm

After more than two years sidelined by injuries, former Lloyd Williams-owned gelding Base is on the comeback trail for a new trainer.  Read more »

Echo Gal stamps claims for Magic Millions

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:06pm

An appeal against a Hong Kong suspension will determine if Tommy Berry can ride Warwick Farm winner Echo Gal in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Millions still the plan for Nordic Empire

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:34pm

Nordic Empire has returned to Mick Price's stable after a short break in the paddock and will race at Canterbury ahead of a trip to the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Absalon clear for Villiers Stakes start

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:11pm

Absalon has drawn wide in the Villiers Stakes but Sam Kavanagh says the sprinter-miler deserves his chance to run in Sydney's premier race of the summer.  Read more »

Victorian trainer fined over positive swab

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:46pm

Bendigo trainer Shaun Dwyer has been slapped with a $1000 fine over a positive test returned by his galloper Anudjawun.  Read more »

Lees looking to Uate to brighten his week

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:29pm

Kris Lees is hoping smart sprinter Uate can temper a sad week for the stable following the loss of one of its most promising horses.  Read more »

Inglis removes horses from Vlahos property

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:26pm

Eight thoroughbreds have been removed from the property of former BC3 chairman Bill Vlahos by one of Australia's biggest auctioneer companies.  Read more »

Perth sprint star joins Waller stable

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:37pm

Barakey, one of Perth's best sprinters with 12 wins in 14 starts, will join the Chris Waller stable to be trained for an eastern states campaign.   Read more »

Stallion Barn Yarn - Ustinov (AUS)

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:24pm

This week we speak with Ustinov who has recently returned from a stint in New Zealand with big plans to build on his Group 1 success at stud...  Read more »

Enquare Wins Second Listed Race

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 9:47am

Super win by the filly Saturday, every time we raise the bar she reaches it, a very professional filly indeed and all racehorse...  Read more »

St Nicholas Abbey continues fight for life

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:58am

Coolmore says St Nicholas Abbey is continuing to fight his battle against injury and the life-threatening hoof disease laminitis.  Read more »

BHA appears at betting corruption summit

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:42am

Sporting bodies including the British Horse Racing Authority have gathered in London for a summit on corrupt betting practices.  Read more »

Oakleigh Girl, Sheer Style top MM betting

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 6:25pm

Fillies Oakleigh Girl and Sheer Style have been made the early favourites to win the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

BC3 Thoroughbreds appoint administrator

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:58pm

Racing syndicator BC3 Thoroughbreds is in voluntary administration following the resignation of former chairman Bill Vlahos.  Read more »

Nisos ready to deliver on promise: trainer

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:50pm

Nisos, the stalwart of the small stable of Mornington trainer Paul Rocke, is set for his best campaign of racing.  Read more »

Toowoomba racetrack on verge of reopening

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:09pm

Racing Queensland officials say the new course proper at Toowoomba has passed its first serious test after jump-outs were held on the StrathAyr surface.  Read more »

Expectant mare set for Aust breakthrough

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 4:47pm

New Zealand mare Abeautifulred's racing days are numbered because she is pregnant but trainer John Sargent is hoping she can bow out a black-type winner.  Read more »

O'Hara adds to Villiers day comeback book

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 3:10pm

Listen Son, entered for races in Sydney and Brisbane, is expected to target the Villiers Stakes at Randwick with Kathy O'Hara to ride.  Read more »

Different regime works wonders for Tombola

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 2:58pm

Variety has been the key to Tombola's form and trainer Jason Warren is hoping the galloper's winning ways continue at Caulfield.   Read more »

Chad Schofield back after 22-meeting ban

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 2:26pm

Cox Plate-winning apprentice jockey Chad Schofield returns to racing at Caulfield after serving back-to-back suspensions.  Read more »

Ararat asked to explain racetrack fiasco

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 2:03pm

Racing Victoria has backed the decision of jockeys not to ride at a country Victoria race meeting because of safety concerns.  Read more »

Sprinter Sacre could run at Kempton

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 10:08am

Sprinter Sacre could be the star attraction at the Kempton meeting where he is scheduled to take on Tingle Creek Chase winner Sire De Grugy.  Read more »

Drowne waits on X-ray results

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 9:54am

Jockey Steve Drowne will undergo further X-rays on injuries suffered in a fall at Sha Tin as he waits for news on when he can travel home to England.  Read more »

Cummings training partnership to continue

Monday 9 December 2013, 7:41pm

The Cummings training partnership of Bart and his grandson James will continue as usual after days of speculation about a split.  Read more »

Jarrod McLean disqualified for six months

Monday 9 December 2013, 6:54pm

Trainer Jarrod McLean has been disqualified for six months over a positive swab to a horse in his care in a post-race sample.  Read more »

Barakey to join a Melbourne trainer

Monday 9 December 2013, 6:40pm

Perth sprinter Barakey is set to stay in Melbourne after the Lightning Stakes at Flemington to join a new stable.  Read more »

Authorities investigate BC3 company

Monday 9 December 2013, 6:40pm

Racing Victoria has confirmed it is investigating the controversial syndication company BC3 Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Sysmo back on track after campaign hiccup

Monday 9 December 2013, 5:25pm

Sysmo returns in the Villiers Stakes after a slight setback with trainer Tony McEvoy confident he can make his presence felt.  Read more »

General to put Millions chances on show

Monday 9 December 2013, 5:16pm

The Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast is the aim for I Am The General who will be out to seal qualification with his performance at Flemington.  Read more »

Aeronautical back in Razor Sharp

Monday 9 December 2013, 5:02pm

Aeronautical will be looking for a compensatory win in the Razor Sharp after missing out on an invitation to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Spring Cups targets for HK Vase winner

Monday 9 December 2013, 4:55pm

Dominant's win in the Hong Kong Vase has heralded a tilt at the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after he competes in Dubai and Hong Kong again.  Read more »

Kayla Nisbet breaks wrist at trackwork

Monday 9 December 2013, 3:24pm

Apprentice Kayla Nisbet has broken her wrist in a trackwork fall just days after returning to race riding from a month out with a broken foot.  Read more »

Steve Drowne in hospital after HK fall

Monday 9 December 2013, 12:10pm

English jockey Steve Drowne has a suspected punctured lung and broken collarbone after falling in the Hong Kong Sprint.  Read more »

Hong Kong dominates International races

Sunday 8 December 2013, 8:41pm

Hong Kong horse have dominated the International meeting at Sha Tin with the locals winning three of the four feature races.  Read more »

Dominant wins the Hong Kong Vase

Sunday 8 December 2013, 6:09pm

Hong Kong's Dominant has claimed an upset win against some of the world's best stayers in the International Vase at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Australian Guineas aim for Prince Harada

Sunday 8 December 2013, 5:06pm

Prince Harada didn't live up to his boom in the spring but trainer Tony Vasil believes the three-year-old can make his mark in his next campaign.  Read more »

Vienna Royale to resume in Phelan Ready

Sunday 8 December 2013, 4:54pm

Vienna Royale returns to racing in the Phelan Ready Stakes at Doomben as trainer Tony Gollan begins to shape his Magic Millions campaign.  Read more »

Business as usual for Peter Snowden

Sunday 8 December 2013, 4:44pm

It's business as usual for outgoing Darley trainer Peter Snowden as he plots the autumn paths of the team.  Read more »

Girl in Flight could head to Sydney

Sunday 8 December 2013, 4:06pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is reviewing Group One options for unbeaten filly Girl In Flight with the Australian Oaks in Sydney now on the radar.  Read more »

Baker looking for million dollar pay days

Sunday 8 December 2013, 3:18pm

Bjorn Baker has emerging colt Unencumbered and proven filly Twilight Royale aiming at lucrative pay dyas.  Read more »

Polanski nearing return to work

Sunday 8 December 2013, 2:02pm

Three-year-old Polanski is close to returning to work to prepare for his attempt to add the Australian Derby in the autumn to his Victoria Derby success.  Read more »

Tingle Creek victory for Sire De Grugy

Sunday 8 December 2013, 11:11am

The father-son combination of trainer Gary Moore and jockey Jamie Moore has claimed a milestone Grade One win in the Tingle Creek Chase.  Read more »

Schweida to monitor Cape Kidnappers

Sunday 8 December 2013, 10:17am

The summer carnival campaign of Cape Kidnappers hangs in the balance after an abnormal blood count ruled him out of the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Ihtsahymn wins Kingston Town Stakes

Saturday 7 December 2013, 9:14pm

Fred Kersley-trained three-year-old has beaten the older horses to win the Group One Kingston Town Stakes.  Read more »

Dandino and Galileo Rock to miss Vase

Saturday 7 December 2013, 6:37pm

Australian-owned Dandino will miss the Hong Kong Vase because of a soft-tissue leg injury.  Read more »

Jamie Mott in hospital after race fall

Saturday 7 December 2013, 6:28pm

Jockey Jamie Mott has been taken to hospital for observation and assessment after a race fall at Caulfield.  Read more »