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Keyarna Blue tackles Atlantic Jewel
Melbourne
Friday 13 September 2013, 5:39pm
Trainer Pat Hyland will be excited if Keyarna Blue can manage to run second to Atlantic Jewel at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Desert Wizard to feel the heat at WFA
Melbourne
Friday 13 September 2013, 5:31pm
Desert Wizard will put an unbeaten record on the line when he steps up to weight-for-class at just his fourth career start at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Lidari faces biggest test at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Friday 13 September 2013, 4:39pm
Peter Moody says the key to Lidari's chances in the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes will be whether the import is able to settle in the run. Read more »
Fast 'N' Rocking to boost Hayes record
Sydney
Friday 13 September 2013, 4:32pm
A Golden Rose victory by Fast 'N' Rocking will give trainer David Hayes his first Group One win in Sydney in more than four years. Read more »
Jacob Rule suspended for six weeks
Melbourne
Friday 13 September 2013, 4:31pm
Jockey Jacob Rule has been handed a six week suspension over an incident after a race where he caused a fellow jockey to become dislodged from his horse. Read more »
The Golden Rose could be path to riches
Sydney
Friday 13 September 2013, 4:14pm
There will be much more at stake than the first prize money for the 16 colts lining up in the Golden Rose. Read more »
Warren fears G1 winners in McEwen Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 13 September 2013, 3:42pm
Jason Warren expects a good first-up run from Moonee Valley specialist Freereturn in the McEwen Stakes but doubts he can beat two proven Group One winners. Read more »
Tommy Berry blooms after Golden Rose win
Sydney
Friday 13 September 2013, 3:40pm
Tommy Berry posted his first Group One win in last year's Golden Rose, triggering a spree of big-race victories in Australia and Hong Kong. Read more »
Waller cautious over Kingston Town chances
Sydney
Friday 13 September 2013, 3:30pm
Horses from the all-conquering Chris Waller yard dominate longer races in Sydney but the trainer is wary about his chances in the Kingston Town Stakes. Read more »
Heathcote in no rush with Magic In Motion
Brisbane
Friday 13 September 2013, 3:10pm
Robert Heathcote is adamant Magic In Motion is up to stakes company but wants to wait until the autumn to put his theory into practice. Read more »
Oliver makes winning return
Melbourne
Friday 13 September 2013, 2:58pm
Damien Oliver has resumed riding after a 10-month ban with a win on his first mount, Lord Of Belfort at Geelong. Read more »
Damien Oliver makes winning return
Melbourne
Friday 13 September 2013, 2:21pm
Damien Oliver has made a winning return from a 10-month ban at a low-key Geelong meeting ahead of feature racing at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Charlie Boy & Speediness to War & Peron
Friday 13 September 2013, 2:11pm
Prominent bloodstock agent James Bester has given glowing appraisal of More Than Ready's Golden Rose aspirant War who is racing for a slice of the $1m purse in tomorrow's Group 1 feature at Rosehill. Read more »
Taxmeifyoucan in baptism of fire
Sydney
Friday 13 September 2013, 1:33pm
Scone Guineas winner Taxmeifyoucan faces a formidale first-up contract against star sprinter Rain Affair in the Sebring Sprint. Read more »
Son of Champagne to race at Armidale
Sydney
Friday 13 September 2013, 12:18pm
A ergally bred gelding by Redoute's Choice out of Champagne will have his first start for his new owners at Armidale. Read more »
El Nino 70% Winners to Runners
Friday 13 September 2013, 11:54am
El Nino has attained the exraordinary strike of 70% winners to runners, in addition to a phenomenal Black type win by his 3YO daughter, De Jorge. Read more »
Wachman issues Rock warning for St Leger
London
Friday 13 September 2013, 11:31am
David Wachman is prepared to switch Galileo Rock to the Irish St Leger if the Doncaster track doesn't improve for the English St Leger. Read more »
Turner fall mars The Lark's Park Hill win
London
Friday 13 September 2013, 11:13am
Hayley Turner has escaped serious injury in a race fall during the second day of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster. Read more »
Brown Panther in doubt for St Leger
London
Friday 13 September 2013, 9:19am
A temperature has placed Brown Panther in doubt for the Irish St Leger, scheduled as his lead-up race to the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Rodd a Super chance for Valley double
Melbourne
Thursday 12 September 2013, 5:37pm
The decision to run Atlantic Jewel in the Stocks Stakes has worked out well for Michael Rodd who also gets to ride Super Cool at the Moonee Valley meeting. Read more »
Ironstein made topweight for Newcastle Cup
Sydney
Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:46pm
Hardy stayer Ironstein is topweight for the Group Three Newcastle Gold Cup, the feature race of a two-day carnival at the NSW provincial racetrack. Read more »
Caulfield Cup quarantine starts in the UK
Melbourne
Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:42pm
A handful of European raiders will embark on the first step towards a start in the Caulfield Cup when they enter quarantine in the UK. Read more »
Hathras to miss spring after unkindest cut
Sydney
Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:30pm
Trainer Kris Lees has called time on Hathras' spring campaign, telling Racing NSW stewards the stayer will be gelded and spelled. Read more »
Rawiller misses Golden Rose for Fiorente
Melbourne
Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:26pm
Nash Rawiller is hoping Fiorente stamps himself as a Cox Plate contender when he gets his first look at Moonee Valley in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Read more »
Cassidy factor a boost for Zoustar: Waller
Sydney
Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:17pm
Talented colt Zoustar has a wide barrier but he also has the services of wily jockey Jim Cassidy to help him in the $1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill. Read more »
Ballarat abandoned due to state of track
Melbourne
Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:09pm
Jockey concerns over horses slipping on the Ballarat surface have resulted in the meeting being abandoned after three races. Read more »
Lady Melksham looks to revive spring hopes
Melbourne
Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:53pm
A forecast for rain has given trainer John Sadler renewed hope that Lady Melksham can make her presence felt in a tough race at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Anna Lizzie resumes at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:38pm
Anna Lizzie has recovered from a virus which ruled her out of the winter carnival and makes her comeback for new trainer Craig Tyrrell at Doomben. Read more »
Professional Ready 2 Race Sale Breeze Ups Completed
Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:36pm
The final breeze ups for the 2013 Inglis Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale were completed at Avondale in New Zealand this morning and despite deteriorating conditions the well prepared group put forward extremely professional performances. Read more »
Pride keeps to the basics with Rain Affair
Sydney
Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:08pm
Joe Pride is regarded as one of Sydney racing's best young trainers but even he admits having a horse like Rain Affair can be a challenge. Read more »
Cup plans go on the line for Prince Cheri
Sydney
Thursday 12 September 2013, 2:15pm
Trainer David Vandyke says Prince Cheri has to win the Kingston Town Stakes to convince him to continue on a path towards the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
First-up Valley test for Moment Of Change
Melbourne
Thursday 12 September 2013, 1:46pm
Moment Of Change will get his first look at Moonee Valley in the Group Two McEwen Stakes ahead of planned Group One missions at the track. Read more »
Dunaden team leans to Melbourne Cup start
Sydney
Thursday 12 September 2013, 12:40pm
The 2011 Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden is rated a strong chance of contesting this year's race if he runs well at his next start in France. Read more »
Endurance trainer Dachs denies wrongdoing
London
Thursday 12 September 2013, 11:25am
The endurance sport trainer who prepares a team of horses at a farm owned by Sheikh Mohammed says drugs seized from the property are legal. Read more »
Pasquier ban suspended at tribunal hearing
London
Thursday 12 September 2013, 11:04am
A French civil court tribunal has lifted Stephane Pasquier's three-month riding ban, allowing the jockey to make an immediate return to the saddle. Read more »
Group One targets for Our Desert Warrior
Sydney
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 5:42pm
Our Desert Warrior will be given the chance to live up to his impressive pedigree after making it two wins from as many starts this campaign. Read more »
Victorian connection strikes in Sydney
Sydney
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 5:27pm
A trainer with his first interstate runner and an apprentice making his riding debut in Sydney have combined to win a race at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Stakes company beckons for Consorting
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 5:16pm
Mick Kent is looking to test Consorting in stakes company during the spring carnival after the gelding scored a pleasing first-up city win at Mornington. Read more »
Fresh is best for Vis A Tergo: Dunn
Brisbane
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 4:44pm
Vis A Tergo has scored a narrow win at Eagle Fam but trainer Matthew Dunn is confident she can measure up in stronger company this campaign. Read more »
Greg Eurell to split his Sydney runners
Sydney
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 4:36pm
Victorian trainer Greg Eurell has elected to split his two Sydney runners at Rosehill with Your Honour to fly the flag in the Sebring Sprint. Read more »
Kavanagh plays it safe with Atlantic Jewel
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 4:35pm
A view to feature races deeper in the spring has guided Mark Kavanagh's decision to run Atlantic Jewel against her own sex at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Cummings keeps faith in Eurozone for Rose
Sydney
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 3:18pm
Eurozone has fallen out of favour as a Golden Rose chance but James Cummings is banking on an improved barrier to make a difference. Read more »
Hornets' Nest set to cause a stir in Dato
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 2:50pm
A part-time trainer is taking on the might of some of the best stables in Australia with a horse he almost gave up as a lost cause. Read more »
Qld trainer fined after positive swab
Brisbane
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 1:38pm
Gold Coast trainer David Kelly has been fined after Lucky Hussler tested positive to testosterone in the Sunshine Coast Guineas. Read more »
Chapple-Hyam targets Cox Plate
London
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 10:02am
Jane Chapple-Hyam is looking forward to a Melbourne homecoming with Mull Of Killough to contest the Cox Plate. Read more »
Unlicensed products found at British farm
London
Wednesday 11 September 2013, 9:55am
The BHA says unlicensed veterinary products seized at a farm owned by Sheikh Mohammed's Darley are not linked to the thoroughbred industry. Read more »
Irish St Leger hero among 98 left in Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:49pm
Royal Diamond, winner of last year's Irish St Leger, is a chance to contest the Caulfield Cup after first acceptances for the 2400m Group One race. Read more »
I'm Too Sexy out to salvage spring plans
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:33pm
Trainer Mark Riley is hoping his three-year-old filly I'm Too Sexy can get her spring campaign back on track with a solid showing at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Happy Trails for Damien Oliver
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:22pm
Damien Oliver returns to city racing after a 10 month ban with the feature ride on Happy Trails, the horse he rode to victory in the Emirates Stakes. Read more »
Thornton to try his luck in Sydney racing
Sydney
Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:04pm
Well-known Victorian apprentice Damien Thornton has taken rides at Warwick Farm as a precursor to a possible three-month stint with Gerald Ryan. Read more »