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Peter Robl to ride Lidari in Epsom
Melbourne
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 2:49pm
Peter Robl is hoping he can snare his first Epsom Handicap on lightweight chance Lidari for Peter Moody. Read more »
Better Than Ready hurt in trackwork scare
Brisbane
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 2:46pm
Better Than Ready's spring campaign is in turmoil after he suffered chest and leg injuries in a trackwork tumble at Doomben Read more »
Sargent out to stay the distance in Sydney
Sydney
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 2:28pm
John Sargent is concentrating on the strength of his New Zealand stayers to deliver success for his Sydney stable. Read more »
Chris Munce wins appeal
Brisbane
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 1:05pm
An improper riding charge imposed by stewards against champion jockey Chris Munce has been quashed by Queensland's Racing Disciplinary Board. Read more »
Get 'em out!
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 12:23pm
Anyone who has ever visited Kitchwin Hills will have driven up the meandering road that cuts through the successful Polo Stud neighbouring us. Read more »
St Nicholas Abbey progressing well
London
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 8:49am
Former star galloper St Nicholas Abbey is continuing his recovery from a career-ending injury and a life-threatening illness. Read more »
Leading Light given Arc go-ahead
London
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 8:44am
Leading Light could join three other Aidan O'Brien-trained runners in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Read more »
English Cups hope suffers travel sickness
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 6:31pm
English stayer Forgotten Voice, an entrant in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, has been found to have a slight bout of travel sickness. Read more »
Key jockey changes in Manifold Stakes
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 5:09pm
Politeness will be ridden by Craig Williams for the first time in the Edward Manifold Stakes while Glen Boss has picked up the ride on Wordplay. Read more »
Ironstein to step up in Group One Metrop
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 4:59pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan says veteran stayer Ironstein is primed to make his presence felt in the Group One Metropolitan. Read more »
Cummings keeping faith in top colts
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 4:56pm
Recent defeats to two of his flagship horses have not dented Anthony Cummings' faith in their ability to win Group One races this spring. Read more »
Rawiller rapt with Turnbull hope Fiorente
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 3:58pm
Nash Rawiller says Fiorente is right where he needs to be heading into the spring majors and can't wait to ride the exciting import in the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
No panic over jockey for Royal Descent
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 2:06pm
Chris Waller will spread the net to find the best jockey he can for Royal Descent after Damien Oliver lost an appeal against suspension. Read more »
Waller says McEvoy suited to Sacred Falls
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:55pm
Chris Waller has three strong Epsom Handicap chances but the premier trainer says Sacred Falls, with Kerrin McEvoy to ride, has most in his favour. Read more »
Damien Oliver fails in appeal
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:43pm
Damien Oliver's return to racing is on hold after his failure to win a reduction of a careless riding ban that means he misses the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
Landmark British agreements announced
London
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:38pm
British authorities and the major racetracks have announced new agreements for the funding of prize money. Read more »
Lucky Nine in good shape
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:23pm
Hong Kong sprinter Lucky Nine has arrived in Melbourne in good shape to attack the major sprints of the spring carnival. Read more »
Illegal veterinary drugs on Dubai plane
London
Monday 30 September 2013, 11:33am
Sheikh Mohammed has been caught up in another drugs scandal, with reports illegal veterinary products were found on a Dubai government jet. Read more »
Eclair Big Bang wins Guineas Prelude
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 5:35pm
Eclair Big Bang has shown himself to be a genuine Caulfield Guineas contender with victory in the Group Three Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Rebel Dane claims Group One
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 5:13pm
Warwick Farm trainers will be queuing up for a free breakfast on the strength of Rebel Dane's win in the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Hall lands treble at Caulfield
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 4:59pm
Jockey Nick Hall has ridden a treble of winners at Caulfield, making the most of a suspension incurred by Damien Oliver at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Cummings rides racing's highs and lows
Sydney
Sunday 29 September 2013, 4:49pm
Surge Ahead and Federica have saved trainer Anthony Cummings' weekend, winning at Warwick Farm to set up campaigns aimed at better races. Read more »
Bass Strait chasing Caulfield Cup start
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 4:36pm
Bass Strait is set to step up to Group One company and chase a Caulfield Cup berth after an impressive win over 1700m at Caulfield. Read more »
Metropolitan favourite in perfect order
Sydney
Sunday 29 September 2013, 3:21pm
The Metropolitan favourite Prince Cheri has appreciated a three-week break between races going into the biggest test of his promising career at Randwick. Read more »
May's Dream heading to Thousand Guineas
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 2:46pm
May's Dream, a daughter of 2003 Melbourne Cup runner-up She's Archie, is Thousand Guineas-bound on the back of a strong win over 1400m at Caulfield. Read more »
Turnbull turning point for Quintessential
Brisbane
Sunday 29 September 2013, 2:44pm
Jockey Damian Browne is prepared to forgive the last start defeat of Quintessential who puts her Caulfield Cup claims on the line in the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
Shamexpress for sprint double
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 2:38pm
Newmarket Handicap winner Shamexpress will be set for the Manikato Stakes and Patinack Farm Classic following his weekend return from England. Read more »
Buffering wins Qld Horse Of The Year title
Brisbane
Sunday 29 September 2013, 12:22pm
Star sprinter Buffering has been named Queensland's Horse of the Year for the second year in a row. Read more »
Vorda victorious in Cheveley battle
London
Sunday 29 September 2013, 12:07pm
French trainer Philippe Sorgob has celebrated his first Group One win with Vorda, winner of the Cheveley Park Stakes ar Newmarket. Read more »
Sky Lantern takes Chariot crown
London
Sunday 29 September 2013, 10:43am
Sky Lantern has emerged triumphant in the Sun Chariot Stakes to stake her claim as Britain's best filly. Read more »
Internationals hit Melb for spring spoils
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 6:28pm
The first contingent of international horses have arrived in Melbourne ahead of the spring racing carnival. Read more »
Tommy Berry to miss important carnival day
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 6:11pm
Tommy Berry will miss one carnival Saturday meeting after being suspended for careless riding at Rosehill. Read more »
Rain Drum makes stunning return in Shannon
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 6:00pm
A horse who had not raced for 16 months and a veteran considered past his prime have fought out the finish of the Group Two Shannon Stakes. Read more »
Ben Melham suspended for careless riding
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:56pm
Ben Melham has been suspended for 11 meetings for careless riding at Mornington and is set to miss Turnbull Stakes day at Flemington. Read more »
Society Rock heading to Tally-Ho Stud
London
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:46pm
Glamour sprinter Society Rock has been retired from racing and will stand at Tally-Ho Stud in Ireland. Read more »
Complacent bursts into carnival reckoning
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:24pm
A tough win in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill has set Complacent up for a tilt at the Group One Spring Champion Stakes. Read more »
Crafty Cruiser takes out Ansett Classic
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:13pm
Michael Walker made the most of his only ride for the day at Mornington, winning the Listed Ansett Classic on Crafty Cruiser. Read more »
Epic Terra put on Port Macquarie Cup path
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 4:45pm
Apprentice Tegan Harrison has paid credit to former leading jockey Jeff Lloyd after Epic Terra led throughout at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Sharnee Rose causes Golden Pendant upset
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 4:21pm
She doesn't win out of turn but Sharnee Rose brought her A game to Rosehill where she scored a fighting victory in the Golden Pendant. Read more »
Switch in tactics works for Vintage Moss
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 4:02pm
Apprentice Kirk Matheson had to change riding plans on Vintage Moss but still enjoyed a winning result at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Tallat gives hobby trainer his biggest win
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 3:55pm
Well-related Tallat is the only horse in Matthew Gilmore's care and the five-year-old has given the hobby trainer his biggest win at Mornington. Read more »
Champagne Cath gets stakes win at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 3:51pm
Champagne Cath has claimed her first black-type win in the Reginald Allen Quality at Rosehill with the promise of more to come. Read more »
Julienas defies gale to stake Metrop claim
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:58pm
Gai Waterhouse will have at least one runner in her quest for a ninth Metropolitan victory after Julienas underlined his claims with a tough Rosehill win. Read more »
Missy Longstocking earns Melbourne call-up
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:50pm
The Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington is on the spring agenda for Missy Longstocking after her first-up win at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Eurozone wins Group Two Stan Fox Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:28pm
An ambitious autumn program will be set for Eurozone who has lived up to his potential with victory in the Group Two Stan Fox Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Eclair Big Bang ready for Guineas Prelude
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:14pm
Jockey Dom Tourneur is hoping three-year-old Eclair Big Bang lives up to his expectations and makes his presence felt in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Read more »
Buffering sore after Moir Stakes placing
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:08pm
Buffering has pulled up lame after his Moir Stakes defeat but trainer Robert Heathcote says it won't interrupt his spring carnival campaign. Read more »
Waterhouse upbeat despite Ecuador defeat
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:05pm
Group One targets remain on the table for Ecuador despite his shock defeat in the opening race at Rosehill. Read more »
Solzhenitsyn in prime order for Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 1:35pm
Queensland star Solzhenitsyn is looking to improve on his third placing in the 2012 Sir Rupert Clarke when he lines up again at Caulfield. Read more »
Star sprinter Lethal Force retired
London
Saturday 28 September 2013, 10:00am
England's best sprinter Lethal Force will not race again and is already at Cheveley Park Stud where he will join the stallion roster. Read more »