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Peter Robl to ride Lidari in Epsom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »