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Group One winner Epaulette retired to stud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »