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Group One winner Epaulette retired to stud
Sydney
Thursday 21 November 2013, 5:42pm
On the same day Peter Snowden announced he would quite as Darley's head trainer, the worldwide thoroughbred operation also retired Epaulette. Read more »
Collett chasing weekend wins in two states
Melbourne
Thursday 21 November 2013, 5:14pm
Jason Collett starts his weekend with rides in Sydney and hopes to end it with victory in the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic at Ballarat. Read more »
Kensington track holds up despite rain
Sydney
Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:28pm
The deluge of rain in Sydney has not affected the recently renovated Kensington track which has been rated in the good range. Read more »
Apprentice Moloney hungry for success
Melbourne
Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:24pm
With the spring carnival over, leading Melbourne apprentice Patrick Moloney is looking to make the most of city opportunities, starting at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Dittman, Denham revive famous partnership
Sydney
Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:20pm
The White family's famous racing silks were worn with success by Mick Dittman, a tradition the jockey's son Luke hopes to uphold at Randwick Read more »
Globetrotting jockey Berry in high demand
Sydney
Thursday 21 November 2013, 4:12pm
There's a lot to think about for Tommy Berry who is chasing a Sydney premiership win in between overseas riding engagements. Read more »
Snowden poised for new racing challenge
Sydney
Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:52pm
Peter Snowden is preparing for the task of setting up a new racehorse stable following his decision to stand down as Darley's private trainer. Read more »
Brown given 2014 Singapore riding licence
Sydney
Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:42pm
Leading Australian jockey Corey Brown is poised to continue his career overseas, winning a 2014 contract to ride in Singapore. Read more »
Buffering at peak for Winterbottom: Browne
Brisbane
Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:41pm
Damian Browne believes Buffering can add the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot to a growing list of Group One wins. Read more »
Schweida on storm alert for Noud Handicap
Brisbane
Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:39pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida is concerned predicted storms could hurt the prospects of Better Than Ready in the Keith Noud Handicap at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Craig Williams set to start Japanese stint
Melbourne
Thursday 21 November 2013, 2:08pm
The Group One mount on Admire Rakti will kick-start a short-term riding contract in Japan for Craig Williams. Read more »
International possibles named for HK races
London
Thursday 21 November 2013, 11:23am
Seven-time Group One winner Moonlight Cloud is set for a Hong Kong showdown with Australian galloper Linton. Read more »
Departing Snowden keeps 25 in Blue Diamond
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 6:32pm
Darley Australia, which has announced it will part company with head trainer Peter Snowden, has 25 two-year-olds in the running for the Blue Diamond. Read more »
Tunahog breaks long drought at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 6:11pm
Tunahog completed a remarkable comeback from career-threatening injuries to win his first race in more than four years at Doomben. Read more »
Chris Waller open to talks with Darley
Sydney
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 6:05pm
Chris Waller wouldn't rule out holding talks with Darley Australia if the racing and breeding operation approached him to replace Peter Snowden. Read more »
Berry adds to heady week at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 5:45pm
Three days after claiming one of Singapore's biggest races, Tommy Berry was back in the winning fold at Canterbury. Read more »
Blueblood and Waller Win in Town
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 4:41pm
Black Revolver who is a striking near black son of champion racehorse and sire LONHRO was sent out at unbeatable odds at $1.80 and well and truly lived up to the punters expectations when winning Read more »
New Kenso track has Major appeal for Begg
Sydney
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 4:34pm
A pair of lightly raced, progressive horses will fly the flag for trainer Grahame Begg at the first Saturday meeting on the revamped Kensington track. Read more »
Bargain-buy horse set for rich milestone
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 4:27pm
Impulse Buy has turned out to be a solid investment, turning his $1000 purchase price into earnings close to $200,000 as he prepares for Moonee Valley. Read more »
Peter Snowden, Darley to go separate ways
Sydney
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 4:00pm
Peter Snowden will step down as Darley Australia's head trainer after the Sydney autumn carnival to open a racing stable with his son Paul. Read more »
Rawiller aiming for another Ballarat Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 3:25pm
Brad Rawiller has been successful in his appeal against a careless riding suspension and is looking forward to his attempt at winning another Ballarat Cup. Read more »
Spirit Of Boom set for Perth upset: Gollan
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 2:02pm
Spirit Of Boom will be out to spoil the party for sprint heavyweights Barakey and Buffering in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. Read more »
Doubt hangs over California Memory career
Hong Kong
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 12:19pm
The racing career of Hong Kong star California Memory is in the balance because of a serious suspensory injury. Read more »
Simenon camp in high spirits for Japan Cup
London
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 11:19am
Simenon, a gallant fourth in the Melbourne Cup, has connections optimistic about his chances in the Japan Cup. Read more »
Stallion Barn Yarns - Desert King
Wednesday 20 November 2013, 10:58am
This week we talk with the super versatile sire Desert King and what it takes to make it as one of the world’s most prominent Group 1 producing sires! Read more »
Linda Meech wins five races at Echuca
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 6:14pm
Jockey Linda Meech had a big day out at Echuca, winning five of the eight races on the card. Read more »
Tony McEvoy after more country cup wins
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 5:29pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy is eyeing another country cup success with Pelicano who will be out to go one better than last year in the Ballarat Cup. Read more »
Racing NSW vet licensing plans pushed back
Sydney
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 5:01pm
The NSW government has asked for Racing NSW to postpone the implementation of a new rule forcing vets who treat racehorses to be licensed. Read more »
Conservatorium fulfils Railway Stakes plan
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 4:55pm
Six-year-old gelding Conservatorium has fulfilled his part in a long-term strategy to get a start in the Group One Railway Stakes at Ascot. Read more »
Hunter eyes more success at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 3:53pm
Mornington trainer Wez Hunter says Our Smokin' Rock has regained his confidence after learning how to win again. Read more »
Dubbo jockey sets sights on Sydney success
Sydney
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 3:24pm
A Sydney win will be a long time coming for Ken Dunbar, but the Dubbo jockey is a chance of success on Sergeant Bilko at Canterbury. Read more »
Ballot to decide Worldly Impact Kenso test
Sydney
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 2:46pm
The ballot is working against trainer Craig Carmody's plans to give go-ahead sprinter Worldly Impact his first serious test at Randwick. Read more »
Black Caviar half-brother remains stable
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 12:49pm
The half-brother to champion racemare Black Caviar is stable after contracting the life-threatening hoof disease laminitis. Read more »
Dwyer in fresh Indian horse racing claims
London
Tuesday 19 November 2013, 11:04am
English jockey Martin Dwyer is at the centre of new allegations from Indian racing stewards, according to Mumbai media reports. Read more »
Rawiller lodges appeal against suspension
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2013, 5:45pm
Brad Rawiller has appealed a careless riding suspension which threatens to rule him out of the chance to win his fourth-straight Ballarat Cup. Read more »
Weather the key to Jacquinot Bay return
Sydney
Monday 18 November 2013, 5:28pm
Trainer Guy Walter will make a decision on a Randwick return for Jacquinot Bay after the gelding has a gallop at Goulburn. Read more »
Luke Nolen to be fit for Perth Group Ones
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2013, 5:13pm
Luke Nolen expects to be fine to ride in Group One races in Perth after being cleared of any serious knee injury following a mounting yard mishap. Read more »
No decison on Hong Kong for Aeronautical
Sydney
Monday 18 November 2013, 5:03pm
Lionel Cohen concedes Aeronautical may have to stay home with an invitation to the Hong Kong International meeting looking unlikely. Read more »
Shamus Award sibling after Valley win
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2013, 4:59pm
Double Dee is set to chase a breakthrough city win at a Moonee Valley where her younger half-brother recently won the $3 million Cox Plate. Read more »
Tommy Berry wins in Singapore
Sydney
Monday 18 November 2013, 2:03pm
Sydney jockey Tommy Berry has come away from his first visit to Singapore with a Group One victory in the Singapore International Gold Cup. Read more »
Japanese rider Yutaka Take wins 100th G1
Kyoto
Monday 18 November 2013, 1:12pm
Multiple Japanese champion jockey Yutaka Take has reached a centyr of Group One winners with victory on Tosen Ra at Kyoto. Read more »
Hurricane Fly enters record books
London
Monday 18 November 2013, 12:46pm
Champion jumper Hurricane Fly has set a world record 17 Grade One wins with his victory at Punchestown. Read more »
Platelet to be sent for a break
Melbourne
Sunday 17 November 2013, 6:42pm
Trainer Darren Weir says he cannot find a reason for Platelet's poor performance at Caulfield but will give her a summer break. Read more »
Me Hungi claims Donald Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 17 November 2013, 5:58pm
Me Hungi has claimed a game win in the Donald Cup for jockey Craig Robertson who will now be off the scene as he undergoes planned wrist surgery. Read more »
Chris Waller looking ahead to autumn
Sydney
Sunday 17 November 2013, 5:21pm
Trainer Chris Waller is already hard at work programming his horses for the Sydney autumn carnival which has received a multi-million dollar boost. Read more »
Moody has two chances in WA Group Ones
Sunday 17 November 2013, 4:20pm
Melbourne's premier trainer Peter Moody has had a lean spring carnival but is hoping for Group One success with Moment Of Change and Plucky Belle in Perth. Read more »
Hot Snitzel could run in summer features
Sydney
Sunday 17 November 2013, 3:58pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan will consider summer opportunites for Hot Snitzel before getting him ready for the rich autumn races. Read more »
Longport on target for Railway
Brisbane
Sunday 17 November 2013, 2:15pm
Trainer Dan Bougoure believes classy mare Longport is well handicapped for the Group One Railway Stakes at Ascot. Read more »
Alzain wins for Gerard Butler
London
Sunday 17 November 2013, 1:08pm
Trainer Gerard Butler has trained a Listed winner at Lingfield ahead of the hearing into his use of a banned steroid on horses at his Newmarket stable. Read more »
Power goes to O'Neill and John's Spirit
London
Sunday 17 November 2013, 11:44am
John Spirit has claimed early season jumps feature, the Paddy Power Gold Cup, at Cheltenham for Jonjo O'Neill. Read more »