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Shinn suspended in different states
Melbourne
Sunday 14 July 2013, 5:22pm
Sydney jockey Blake Shinn will spend six weeks on the sidelines with a suspension at Sandown to add to two from Warwick Farm. Read more »
Snitzerland out to break Group One duck
Sydney
Sunday 14 July 2013, 4:51pm
Speedster Snitzerland will have a two-race spring campaign aimed at an elusive Group One win and a possble trip to Royal Ascot. Read more »
Star jumpers take Sandown double
Melbourne
Sunday 14 July 2013, 4:32pm
Two of the best jumpers of their era have taken out the feature double at Sandown, both of them for the second time. Read more »
Setback for The White Hope
Brisbane
Sunday 14 July 2013, 3:41pm
Trainer Matthew Dunn has been forced to spell talented sprinter The White Hope but is looking forward to the return of Londehero Read more »
Rawiller in chase for third premiership
Sydney
Sunday 14 July 2013, 3:24pm
Nash Rawiller has a realistic chance to win his third premiership having pegged back Hugh Bowman's lead over recent weeks. Read more »
Singapore star Super Easy to Hallmark Stud
Sydney
Sunday 14 July 2013, 2:07pm
Super Easy will stand at New Zealand's Hallmark Stud following his recent retirement from Singapore racing due to injury. Read more »
Bashboy wins second Crisp Steeple
Melbourne
Sunday 14 July 2013, 1:54pm
Bashboy has established himself as Australia's best jumper of his generation with a second Crisp Steeplechase win at Sandown. Read more »
Sky Lantern team consider appeal
London
Sunday 14 July 2013, 12:29pm
Connections of Sky Lantern are considering an appeal against the result of the Falmouth Stakes in which the filly finished second to Elusive Kate. Read more »
Shamexpress out of the money in July Cup
Newmarket
Sunday 14 July 2013, 8:41am
Shamexpress has finished unplaced in the July Cup won by Lethal Force at Newmarket after struggling with the undulating course. Read more »
Sea Siren to make debut for Aidan O'Brien
London
Saturday 13 July 2013, 6:30pm
Australian-bred sprinting mare Sea Siren will have her first start for champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien when she contests a Listed race at Fairyhouse. Read more »
Stewards put stop to Shinn's winning run
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2013, 6:22pm
Blake Shinn and Peter Robl have been suspended at Warwick Farm but Sydney jockeys' title chance Nash Rawiller has escaped with a reprimand. Read more »
Al Dhafra scratched amid Farm controversy
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2013, 6:16pm
Al Dhafra has been scratched from a race at Warwick Farm amid controversy over the bona fides of his trainer. Read more »
Brad Stewart suspended for Mile ride
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2013, 5:49pm
Brad Stewart has been suspended for careless riding as well as fined twice for weight and whip infringements at Doomben. Read more »
Waterhouse back in town with Farm treble
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2013, 5:09pm
Gai Waterhouse has made her presence felt at Warwick Farm after returing from an overseas holiday. Read more »
Loaded dominant in Tattersall's Mile win
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2013, 5:02pm
The Villiers Stakes is on the agenda for Loaded after he maintained his imposing 1600m record with a runaway win in the Tattersall's Mile at Doomben. Read more »
Pillar Of Creation defies awkward barrier
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2013, 4:48pm
Pillar Of Creation has overcome a wide barrier to keep his winning run going in the Richmond FC 60K Member Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Hayes turnaround continues with Monash win
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2013, 3:53pm
Former champion trainer David Hayes prepared his 150th winner for the season at Caulfield, setting the scene for the sort of spring he used to have. Read more »
Prettyfamous relishes back-up assignment
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2013, 3:41pm
A three-day back-up has presented no problems for Prettyfamous who underscored her win at Canterbury with another at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Nisos in breakthrough victory at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2013, 2:36pm
Jockey Chris Symons tipped a bright future for Caulfield winner Nisos, but it took the gelding more than a year to justify the rider's faith. Read more »
Snitzel's Jewel races up to trackwork form
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:43pm
Snitzel's Jewel has lived up to her recent trackwork with a dominant win over some more-fancied two-year-olds at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Owner's advice pays dividends for Vicario
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:27pm
Trainer Mick Price paid heed to some advice from one of his owners which has resulted in a photo-finish win for Vicario at Caulfield. Read more »
Schweida favours spell for Cape Kidnappers
Brisbane
Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:16pm
Injury-plagued sprinter Cape Kidnappers is likely to be spelled after his hard-fought Doomben win. Read more »
Pitcrew keeps his unbeaten record intact
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:12pm
Pitcrew has stretched his record to three wins from three starts in a deceptive photo finish at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Lord Of The Sky rewards new owners' faith
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2013, 12:50pm
A late bid to save promising juvenile Lord Of The Sky from a life in Hong Kong had its reward when the colt opened its winning account at Caulfield. Read more »
Black And Bent tipped to fire in National
Melbourne
Saturday 13 July 2013, 11:59am
Despite a couple of disappointments, champion hurdler Black And Bent is still a strong chance to win his second Grand National Hurdle at Sandown. Read more »
Davies hoping to double up with Twin Zero
Sydney
Saturday 13 July 2013, 11:56am
Twin Zero is expected to bounce back from a disappointing South Grafton Cup run when he contests the Maclean Cup. Read more »
Future is Kristale clear for Margarson
London
Saturday 13 July 2013, 11:45am
Lucky Kristale, an upset winner of the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket, is being touted as a 1000 Guineas filly. Read more »
Nikolic seeks further review
Melbourne
Friday 12 July 2013, 6:09pm
Disqualified jockey Danny Nikolic has asked VCAT to review two recent decisions made against him by racing authorities. Read more »
Japanese champion Orfevre to run in Arc
Sydney
Friday 12 July 2013, 5:02pm
Gentildonna will stay at home in Japan but Orfevre will return to France for another attempt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Read more »
Banned Oliver on verge of return to saddle
Melbourne
Friday 12 July 2013, 4:18pm
Damien Oliver is preparing to return to the training track after serving an eight-month disqualification for betting. Read more »
Second Effort in prime order for Monash
Melbourne
Friday 12 July 2013, 3:52pm
Despite a reputation as a wet tracker, Second Effort is expected to run up to his best form on a firm surface in the Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Sydney sunshine comes at cost for NZ mare
Sydney
Friday 12 July 2013, 3:34pm
John Sargent is one trainer not happy to see the sun but he has high hopes wet-track specialist Let's Be A Star can still deliver at Warwick Farm. Read more »
New regime works wonders for Youthful King
Brisbane
Friday 12 July 2013, 3:11pm
Roughing it in a paddock has been the catalyst for a resurgence in form for NSW sprinter Youthful King ahead of his Doomben assignment. Read more »
Vic trainer in driver's seat for Farm win
Sydney
Friday 12 July 2013, 2:55pm
He's been a work rider, a jockey agent and a driver for one of racing's biggest stars and now Wez Hunter is hoping to make a name for himself as a trainer. Read more »
Lonhro relation set for New Zealand debut
Melbourne
Friday 12 July 2013, 2:33pm
All Decked Out, out of three-quarter sister to champion racehorse and stallion Lonhro, will make his debut at Ruakaka. Read more »
Setback forces crack 3YO out of July Cup
London
Friday 12 July 2013, 11:26am
Australian sprinter Shamexpress' task of winning the July Cup has received a boost with the scratching of top top three-year-old Reckless Abandon. Read more »
Universal continues rise in Newmarket win
London
Friday 12 July 2013, 11:00am
The Mark Johnston-trained Universal has confirmed he is well on his way to Group One racing with his Princess Of Wales's Stakes win. Read more »
Mr O'Ceirin bounces back to win at Grafton
Grafton
Thursday 11 July 2013, 5:39pm
A wide draw gave Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher second thoughts about making the trek to Grafton but he was glad he did when Mr O'Ceirin claimed the Cup. Read more »
All eyes on Crystal Ruby for race debut
Melbourne
Thursday 11 July 2013, 5:05pm
Crystal Ruby, a sister to the 2010 Golden Slipper winner Crystal Lily, will make her race debut at Caulfield. Read more »
Zamorar a benchmark runner in John Monash
Melbourne
Thursday 11 July 2013, 4:23pm
Zamorar lacks nothing when it comes to consistency in his races but he will be trying to end a series of placings when he runs at Caulfield. Read more »
Pitcrew poised to make it three from three
Sydney
Thursday 11 July 2013, 4:20pm
Pitcrew's temperament stopped him from taking any part in the major juvenile races but after a gelding operation, the three-year-old features beckon. Read more »
Champion opens gates of the John O’Shea Racing Stable for Open Day this Sunday
Thursday 11 July 2013, 3:45pm
Following the strong win of Champion Thoroughbreds’ three-year-old Target In Sight at Kembla Grange on Tuesday, in addition to the anticipated fifth win of Carmine King at Eagle Farm on Saturday, the Champion Team are looking forward to showcasing 16 of their 22 horses the owners and the general public this Sunday, the 14th of July. Read more »
Waller to hold key to jockeys' premiership
Sydney
Thursday 11 July 2013, 3:32pm
Chris Waller, a runaway leader of the Sydney trainers' premiership, could have the final say on the outcome of this season's jockeys' title. Read more »
Allard gives go-ahead for Loaded in Mile
Brisbane
Thursday 11 July 2013, 2:47pm
Loaded has thrived in Brisbane, convincing trainer Grant Allard to back him up in the Tattersall's Mile at Doomben. Read more »
Aigles confirmed for St Nicholas re-match
London
Thursday 11 July 2013, 12:01pm
Cirrus Des Aigles and St Nicholas Abbey, two of the best middle-distance horses in Europe, are set for a return clash at Ascot. Read more »
Chris Waller wins race named in his honour
Sydney
Wednesday 10 July 2013, 6:13pm
Chris Waller had a lone winner at Canterbury but he managed to produce it in a race named in honour of his record-breaking season of racing. Read more »
Star NZ galloper set for Caulfield Guineas
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 July 2013, 6:06pm
One of New Zealand's most impressive juveniles, Cauthen, is bound for Australia with the Caulfield Guineas his goal. Read more »
Jumps jockey cleared to ride in National
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 July 2013, 5:58pm
Jumps jockey Tom Ryan can take his mounts in the Grand National Hurdle and Crisp Steeplechase after winning an appeal against suspension. Read more »
First McFarlane samples given all clear
Sydney
Wednesday 10 July 2013, 5:51pm
Swabs from the Greg McFarlane-trained Ferocimo and Belegic have returned levels within acceptable limits under the rules of racing. Read more »
Flight Stakes goal for Canterbury winner
Sydney
Wednesday 10 July 2013, 5:49pm
The Group One Flight Stakes is on the spring agenda for Arabian Gold following her commanding performance at Canterbury. Read more »