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Henry Plumptre to join Cambridge Stud

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:43am

Godolphin's former Australian managing director Henry Plumptre will join New Zealand's Cambridge Stud as chief executive.  Read more »

Daniel Northey injured in track fall

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:21am

Jockey Daniel Northey has suffered suspected pelvic injuries in a trackwork incident at Scone.  Read more »

Marsha sold for European record

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 8:53am

Group One-winning mare Marsha has been bought by Coolmore for a European auction record six million guineas at Tattersalls.  Read more »

It's Somewhat on target for Kingston Town

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 6:59am

Kingston Town Stakes second favourite It's Somewhat has had the ideal preparation ahead of the Group One race over 1800m at Ascot.  Read more »

A Showdown looms for 2YOs at Caulfield

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:39pm

After squaring off in the boxing ring a real Showdown looms on the racetrack for trainers Troy Corstens and Henry Dwyer.  Read more »

Hunter studs up in arms over mine decision

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:32pm

The NSW government has renewed an underground exploration licence at the Drayton South site in the Upper Hunter, while ruling out an open-cut mine.  Read more »

Trainer Garry Kirkup undergoes 2nd surgery

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:05pm

Canberra trainer Garry Kirkup has undergone a second abdominal surgery for injuries he suffered in a car accident in which his partner Samara Johnson died.  Read more »

$1 million The Showdown set for Caulfield

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:34pm

A new $1 million race for two-year-olds will be the feature of the fifth annual Victorian Owners and Breeders Raceday at Caulfield.  Read more »

The Showdown a great initiative: Dwyer

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:33pm

A new $1 million race will be the highlight for the fifth annual Victorian Owners and Breeders Incentive Scheme race day at Caulfield in 2019.  Read more »

Newnham aims newcomer at Magic Millions

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:04pm

Mark Newnham will unveil debutante Carnina at Rosehill for the first of two possible attempts to qualify for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

The Tin Man withdrawn from HK Sprint

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 3:40pm

English horse The Tin Man has been taken out of the Hong Kong International Sprint after arriving with a temperature.  Read more »

Grey Lion out to break through at Pakenham

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 2:47pm

The Pakenham Cup will be import Grey Lion's latest chance to break through for his first Australian win after his last-start third in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Lake Lugarno has third crack at metro win

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 2:17pm

Lake Lugarno will make the trip from Forbes to Sydney for the third time in search of a long-awaited metropolitan win for veteran trainer Barry Molloy.  Read more »

Scott Jones out of coma after gas blast

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 1:58pm

Lismore Turf Club manager Scott Jones is out of an induced coma about two weeks after suffering burns to 45 per cent of his body in a blast at the racecourse.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart favourite for Perth G1

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 1:05pm

Black Heart Bart is favourite to claim his sixth Group One win in the weight-for-age Kingston Town Stakes in Perth after a close second in the Railway Stakes.  Read more »

Jones fatal fall an accident: stewards

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 12:49pm

Racing NSW stewards have concluded the Warialda fall in which popular country jockey Darren Jones suffered fatal injuries, was an accident.  Read more »

International jockeys' championships in HK

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 11:48am

A look at the 12 jockeys taking part in the International Jockeys' Championship in Hong Kong, including Australian Hugh Bowman.  Read more »

Setback for star NZer Gingernuts

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 8:54am

Triple Group One winner Gingernuts has had a setback after surgery to repair a broken pastern.  Read more »

Randwick to host second Chinese Festival

Monday 4 December 2017, 6:22pm

The Chinese Festival will again be held at Randwick, coinciding with the possible return of Winx.  Read more »

Jamie Kah called up for NZ jockeys' series

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:58pm

South Australian jockey Jamie Kah will replace the suspended Blake Shinn in the Jockeys' World Cup Prelude in New Zealand.  Read more »