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Gerard Butler appeals five-year ban
London
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Hong Kong
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Hong Kong
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
Hong Kong
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
Hong Kong
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
Perth
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
Hong Kong
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
Melbourne
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 »