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Widdup soldiering on after tough break

Thursday 16 January 2020, 5:26pm

Brad Widdup figures the best advertisement for his stable is to train city winners and he hopes to do just that when he saddles up two runners at Rosehill.  Read more »

Oisin Orr wins first Brisbane race

Thursday 16 January 2020, 5:05pm

Top Irish apprentice Oisin Orr has made a quick visit to Doomben to win his first Brisbane race on Mantelli for trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Time To Reign set for Flemington return

Thursday 16 January 2020, 4:46pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has given Group-winning colt Time To Reign a solid build-up to have him ready for his long-awaited return in the Listed Kensington Stakes.  Read more »

Avantage/Winter Bride Telegraph favs

Thursday 16 January 2020, 4:38pm

Australian mare Winter Bride and Avantage share favouritism for the Group One Telegraph at Trentham in New Zealand.  Read more »

Baker down but not out after losing stars

Thursday 16 January 2020, 3:43pm

It has been a tough week for Bjorn Baker but far from dropping his bundle, the trainer remains on track for one of his most successful seasons.  Read more »

Gollan after first 2YO win of the season

Thursday 16 January 2020, 3:20pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan plans to be winning metropolitan two-year-old races in coming weeks starting with Mass Destruction at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Jockey Luke Dillon outed on scales charge

Thursday 16 January 2020, 2:58pm

Central Queensland jockey Luke Dillon has been suspended for a month for attempting to manipulate the scales at the Mackay TAB meeting.  Read more »

Cellsabeel to kick off Slipper campaign

Thursday 16 January 2020, 2:26pm

Having caught the eye of co-trainer Ciaron Maher in the yearling barn, Cellsabeel is showing all the right signs to suggest she will deliver on the racetrack.  Read more »

Emerald Kingdom's pre-race mood to improve

Thursday 16 January 2020, 2:16pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote expects Emerald Kingdom will be in a far better pre-race mood at Eagle Farm than he was at Doomben.  Read more »

Futurity option for Mystic Journey return

Thursday 16 January 2020, 1:03pm

Trainer Adam Trinder has pinpointed the Futurity Stakes as a potential kick-off point for Mystic Journey who is recovering from a setback.  Read more »

Norman hopes for a Lota luck at Eagle Farm

Thursday 16 January 2020, 12:45pm

Trainer Harold Norman has elected to miss the Ballina Cup with Lota Creek Gold to chase an open company win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Thompson chases first Saturday metro win

Thursday 16 January 2020, 11:56am

Promising apprentice Adin Thompson has eight rides as he chases his first Saturday metropolitan win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

RV chair against MRC Everest involvement

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 7:40pm

Racing Victoria's chairman Brian Kruger says he is against the Melbourne Racing Club buying a slot for The Everest in Sydney.  Read more »

Double to John O'Shea keeps roll going

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 5:58pm

Randwick trainer John O'Shea has kept his winning momentum going with a double at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Microphone to head to G2 Australia Stakes

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 5:28pm

Connections of three-year-old Microphone have opted to have to colt bypass the Listed Kensington Stakes and instead head to the Group Two Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Star mare Mystic Journey suffers setback

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 5:10pm

Trainer Adam Trinder has told Victorian stewards that star mare Mystic Journey needs treatment for a soft tissue infection in her leg.  Read more »

Satorial Splendor to face first-up test

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 4:35pm

Trainer John Sadler is keen to see what Sartorial Splendor can produce in the Listed Kensington Stakes, which will provide a guide to the rest of his campaign.  Read more »

Six new clubs join Battle Of The Bush

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 3:36pm

Racing Queensland has announced six new clubs will be introduced into the popular Battle Of The Bush series.  Read more »

Return With Honour draws wide at Rosehill

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 3:25pm

Promising colt Return With Honour is set to continue his Blue Diamond Stakes build-up at Rosehill with trainer Gerald Ryan keeping a weather watch.  Read more »

RV adds race meeting at Werribee

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 2:43pm

After three race meetings in Victoria have been abandoned in the past two days because of smoke haze, Racing Victoria has added a meeting at Werribee.  Read more »

Winter Bride in good order for Telegraph

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 2:03pm

Australian mare Winter Bride is looking to go one better than her second in the Railway when she runs in another NZ Group One sprint, The Telegraph.  Read more »

BHA CEO Rust to stand down at year end

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 1:06pm

Nick Rust will step down from his position as chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority at the end of the year.  Read more »

Trainer sues over Justify drug test

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 12:30pm

Bolt d'Oro trainer Mick Ruis is suing the California Horse Racing Board over Justify being declared winner of the Santa Anita Derby despite a failed drug test.  Read more »

Mile votes to raise funds for fire relief

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 12:20pm

Racing Victoria has pledged to donate $1 from every vote polled in the All-Star Mile to the Victorian bushfire appeal.  Read more »

Injured jockey Cahill hopes to resume soon

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 11:34am

Injured jockey Michael Cahill hopes to get the all clear on his injured foot to resume riding soon.  Read more »

Le Juge to benefit from class drop

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 11:11am

A big drop in class is expected to help Le Juge return to his prolific winning form at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Smoke haze affects Victorian racing

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 8:45am

Racing Victoria is looking at contingencies for the Kensington Stakes meeting if smoke haze continues to affect racing in the state.  Read more »

Race morning decision on Caulfield meeting

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 6:40pm

The smoke haze and air quality will be assessed before racing officials make a race morning decision whether meetings at Caulfield and Yarra Valley go ahead.  Read more »

Dalasan to begin campaign at Caulfield

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 6:35pm

Group-winning South Australian colt Dalasan has had a hit-out at Morphettville as he gears up for his return in Melbourne.  Read more »

Kensington Stakes option for All Too Royal

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 5:25pm

Christmas Stakes winner All Too Royal is likely to head to the Listed Kensington Stakes with a small field expected for the 1000m-race at Flemington.  Read more »

Catalyst and Te Akau Shark trial in NZ

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 4:56pm

Group One-winning three-year-old Catalyst and Cox Plate placegetter Te Akau Shark have finished first and second in a barrier trial in New Zealand.  Read more »

Extended break for G1 winner Samadoubt

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 4:51pm

Group One winner Samadoubt will be sidelined while he recovers from a strained tendon in a blow for the Bjorn Baker stable.  Read more »

Joe Pride looking ahead to Rosehill

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 4:23pm

Trainer Joe Pride is concentrating on his Sydney team after the disappointment of Superium's non-appearance in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Muntaseera on path towards Blue Diamond

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 4:18pm

The Blue Diamond Stakes is the target for Muntaseera who has finished second in a Rosehill barrier trial in preparation for her return.  Read more »

Enzo's Lad trying to win third Telegraph

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 2:00pm

Global traveller Enzo's Lad is back home in New Zealand where he will try to win the Group One Telegraph for a third time at Trentham.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles recovering from injury

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 8:48am

Group One performer Champagne Cuddles is recuperating after being injured at the Gold Coast and will head to the breeding barn next season.  Read more »

Werribee races abandoned because of haze

Tuesday 14 January 2020, 8:43am

Racing at Werribee in Victoria has been abandoned because of smoke haze from bushfires.  Read more »

Super Seth building towards return

Monday 13 January 2020, 6:21pm

Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth is scheduled to have one more jump-out before heading back to the races for a late summer and autumn campaign.  Read more »

Kolding to trial ahead of autumn return

Monday 13 January 2020, 6:02pm

Kolding, winner of the Epsom Handicap and Golden Eagle, will run in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of his autumn campaign.  Read more »

Kensington Stakes attracts quality colts

Monday 13 January 2020, 5:13pm

Group One-winning colt Microphone and Silver Slipper winner Time To Reign figure among eight nominations for the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Rain predicted ahead of Rosehill meeting

Monday 13 January 2020, 5:02pm

Dio D'Oro will run at Rosehill if the predicted rain comes while his trainer Gary Portelli is also looking forward to Time To Reign's return in Melbourne.  Read more »

G1 Lightning on radar for Gytrash return

Monday 13 January 2020, 4:30pm

Trainer Gordon Richards is happy with how Gytrash is progressing and has the Group One Lightning Stakes pencilled in for the promising sprinter's return.  Read more »

Kendrick chases Millions consolation

Monday 13 January 2020, 3:07pm

Caloundra trainer Stuart Kendrick plans to have three runners in the Magic Millions consolation, the Sunshine Coast Classic.  Read more »

Jabali Ridge to head to Diamond Prelude

Monday 13 January 2020, 2:10pm

Jabali Ridge is not among Blue Diamond entries but the Flemington winner is likely to run in the Prelude at his next start to press his claims for a late entry.  Read more »

Melbourne no certainty for Alligator Blood

Monday 13 January 2020, 1:43pm

Queensland's new superstar Alligator Blood heads markets for two major races but trainer David Vandyke will let the dust settle before committing to Melbourne.  Read more »

Gollan dominates summer carnival

Sunday 12 January 2020, 5:04pm

Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has exceeded his own expectations while dominating the Queensland summer carnival.  Read more »

Ryan looking to Standout to deliver

Sunday 12 January 2020, 4:25pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has been active at the Magic Millions sale and is also looking ahead with established colts Standout and Return With Honour.  Read more »

Maher a fan of Millions women's bonus

Sunday 12 January 2020, 4:16pm

The Ciaron Maher stable has again been the beneficiary of the Magic Millions bonus for all-female syndicates.  Read more »

James McDonald to ride Conqueror in NZ

Sunday 12 January 2020, 2:24pm

Sydney-based James McDonald has been booked to ride Conqueror in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic at Ellerslie.  Read more »

The Candy Man headed towards the Doncaster

Sunday 12 January 2020, 1:13pm

Popular grey The Candy Man will have a break before being prepared for the Doncaster Mile in the Sydney autumn.  Read more »