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Ramornie dilemma looms for Border Rebel

Tuesday 2 July 2013, 4:19pm

Trainer Sue Grills desperately wants to win the Ramornie Handicap with Border Rebel but a washed-out Randwick race has upset her plans.  Read more »

Singapore star Super Easy runs last race

Tuesday 2 July 2013, 4:06pm

The racing career of Super Easy, one of Singapore's best racehorses, is over after the four-year-old broke down during his Patron's Bowl win at Kranji.  Read more »

Reformed sprinter set for city redemption

Tuesday 2 July 2013, 4:04pm

Exceed And Exalt has his issues but the personal attention of trainer Lucy Longmire could have its best reward yet when the sprinter races at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Dettori signs on for Sheikh Joaan retainer

Tuesday 2 July 2013, 12:23pm

Frankie Dettori will begin a new chapter of his decorated career with confirmation he will link with owner Sheikh Joaan Al Thani.  Read more »

Al Kazeem heads entries for Eclipse Stakes

Tuesday 2 July 2013, 12:05pm

In-form Al Kazeem will be chasing a third successive Group One win when he lines up in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

Shea Shea pleases in Newmarket spin

Tuesday 2 July 2013, 11:51am

South African sprinter Shea Shea confirmed he is on target for the July Cup with a pleasing Newmarket workout.  Read more »

Top rated pair set for Flemington

Monday 1 July 2013, 5:52pm

A rare opportunity for winter stakes race success is likely to be accepted by Flemington trainer Stephen Brown.  Read more »

Warwick Farm to undergo track inspection

Monday 1 July 2013, 5:27pm

There are still concerns over the Warwick Farm race meeting despite the success of the rescheduled Rosehill program after a week of rain.  Read more »

Canberra visitor to step up at Caulfield

Monday 1 July 2013, 5:26pm

The step up to 1400m and city class will hopefully give Canbera trainer Matthew Dale a guide to the future of his unbeaten filly Jacinta.  Read more »

Praecido back home after Adelaide stint

Monday 1 July 2013, 5:19pm

After a two-start Adelaide campaign, Praecido has returned to David Payne and Rosehill and has been entered for the Civic Stakes.  Read more »

Moraitis hits out despite Winter Cup 1-2

Monday 1 July 2013, 4:39pm

A 1-2 finish couldn't hide owner Nick Moraitis' despair at the handicapping of his veteran stayer Fiumicino, beaten by Destiny's Kiss in the Winter Cup.  Read more »

Another O'Brien successful at the races

Monday 1 July 2013, 4:30pm

Aidan O'Brien's daughter Sarah has won her first race as a jockey, steering Beach Of Falesa to victory at The Curragh.  Read more »

Knead The Dough scores Significant win

Monday 1 July 2013, 3:35pm

Emerging sayer Knead The Dough has claimed her second successive metropolitan wet track win in the Significant Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Waterhouse adds Pit Crew to Rose team

Monday 1 July 2013, 1:37pm

Trainer Gai Waterhouse is setting top filly Overreach for the Group One Golden Rose but she is also assembling a back-up team for the rich race.   Read more »

Dettori reported to be in line for new job

Monday 1 July 2013, 12:48pm

Renowned jockey Frankie Dettori is reported to be on the verge of signing a contract to ride for Sheikh Joaan Al Thani.  Read more »

2013 Stallion Parade

Monday 1 July 2013, 11:50am

Adam Sangster invites you to attend the 2013 Swettenham Stud Open Day.  Read more »

Racing at Rosehill to go ahead

Monday 1 July 2013, 7:22am

The rescheduled Winter Cup meeting will go ahead at Rosehill with stewards saying the track is safe after a week of heavy rain.  Read more »

Bashboy a class above at Warrnambool

Sunday 30 June 2013, 6:19pm

Bashboy has reaffirmed himself as Australia's best jumper with victory at Warrnambool, prompting thoughts of an overseas campaign.  Read more »

Officials hopeful Rosehill can go ahead

Sunday 30 June 2013, 5:48pm

Clearing weather in Sydney has officials hopeful the rescheduled Winter Cup meeting can go ahead at Rosehill.  Read more »

Schweida won't rush Better Than Ready

Sunday 30 June 2013, 5:34pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida says Better Than Ready needs plenty of time in the spelling paddock to help his physical development.  Read more »

Twilight Royale set for busy spring

Sunday 30 June 2013, 5:25pm

Twilight Royale won't be kept in cotton wool despite the lure of a $2.4 million bonus if she makes it to next year's Scone Guineas.  Read more »

Anthony Cummings looking to a second Derby

Sunday 30 June 2013, 4:39pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings is looking to Drago to step up to the mark and give him consecutive Victoria Derby wins.  Read more »

Camelot team consider retirement plans

Sunday 30 June 2013, 1:18pm

The career of dual Derby winner Camelot could be over with trainer Aidan O'Brien and the Coolmore team considering his retirement.  Read more »

Trading Leather wins Irish Derby

Sunday 30 June 2013, 6:57am

Trainer Jim Bolger enjoyed a second success in Ireland's premier horse race as Trading Leather won the Irish Derby after failing in the Epsom Derby.  Read more »

Newitt brings up 100th win for season

Saturday 29 June 2013, 5:14pm

Craig Newitt brought up his 100th win of the season at Moonee Valley and it had extra significance as it came on a horse trained by his former boss.  Read more »

Eximius revels in the mud to claim Guineas

Saturday 29 June 2013, 5:11pm

Larry Cassidy's confidence in Eximius was justified when the Mick Price-trained gelding won the Sunshine Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Zennista plans up for review after Cup win

Saturday 29 June 2013, 5:05pm

The ease of Zennista's win in the Caloundra Cup could see trainer Lisa Latta extend her winter carnival campaign.  Read more »

Grafton Cup plans back on for De Fine Lago

Saturday 29 June 2013, 4:42pm

A Moonee Valley win to De Fine Lago and the failure of Mr O'Ceirin has trainer Tony Vasil reconsidering a trip to NSW for the Grafton Cup.  Read more »

Someday makes amends in Glasshouse victory

Saturday 29 June 2013, 4:11pm

The fortunes of Someday completed a full circle when the promising sprinter won the Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.   Read more »

She Can Skate wins again at the Valley

Saturday 29 June 2013, 3:20pm

Talented sprinting filly She Can Skate has earned a shot at spring carnival races with a hard fought win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Maskiell backs up for more metro success

Saturday 29 June 2013, 2:47pm

Jason Maskiell's comeback to Melbourne racing has continued at Moonee Valley with victory on Impulse Buy.  Read more »

Silent Witness relation boosts stud value

Saturday 29 June 2013, 2:02pm

With Silent Witness prominent in her pedigree, Hallside Rose enhanced her stud potential by winning the Bruce McLachlan Classic at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Miss Steele impresses in Moonee Valley win

Saturday 29 June 2013, 1:27pm

Mick Kent is undecided where to head to next with impressive Moonee Valley winner Miss Steele but is confident she will measure up in stakes company.  Read more »

Bashboy on target for more steeple success

Saturday 29 June 2013, 12:17pm

Ciaron Maher can't fault outstanding jumper Bashboy as he prepares for the Thackeray Steeplechase on the way to another Grand National.  Read more »

Style Vendome out to confirm top billing

Saturday 29 June 2013, 11:44am

The Nicolas Clement-trained Style Vendome will chase more Group One success when he contests the Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly.  Read more »

Rosehill races rescheduled

Saturday 29 June 2013, 7:35am

The nine-race Rosehill program has been rescheduled for Monday after continuous rain in Sydney forced officials to call off the Winter Cup meeting.  Read more »

Waller poised for Sydney training record

Friday 28 June 2013, 5:07pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has had to wait a little longer than anticipated to create a new mark for metropolitan wins.  Read more »

Exceptionally kicks off campaign at Valley

Friday 28 June 2013, 5:00pm

First-up expectations are being kept in check with staying mare Exceptionally who resumes in the Travis Harrison Cup at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Clear For Action in Moonee Valley comeback

Friday 28 June 2013, 4:31pm

Jim Conlan expects to learn a lot about Clear For Action when the former Singapore horse resumes from a long injury lay-off at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Relaxation a key to Fibrillation Cup hopes

Friday 28 June 2013, 4:07pm

Trainer Tim Martin hopes Fibriillation has a home track advantage in the Winter Cup at Rosehill after he brought her home from Queensland.  Read more »

River Lad on song for Glasshouse Handicap

Friday 28 June 2013, 3:31pm

Trainer Natalie McCall credits renowned horse chiropractor Michael Bryant for reviving the career of Glasshouse Handicap contender River Lad.  Read more »

Role reversal for import in Caloundra Cup

Friday 28 June 2013, 3:07pm

Glen Colless believes import Voila Ici's best chance of winning his first race in Australia will be to make the running in the Caloundra Cup.  Read more »

Nisbet chasing city with in-form newcomer

Friday 28 June 2013, 2:31pm

As apprentice Kayla Nisbet is starting to make a name for herself in Victoria, her father John is hoping to grab some of the family spotlight at Rosehill.  Read more »

Eight Derby rivals for Ruler Of The World

Friday 28 June 2013, 11:47am

English Derby hero Ruler Of The World will go up against eight horses as he tries to extend trainer Aidan O'Brien's winning sequence in the Irish Derby.  Read more »

Reliable Man off to stud in New Zealand

Thursday 27 June 2013, 6:16pm

Dual hemisphere Group One winner Reliable Man is set to stand at Westbury Stud in New Zealand.  Read more »

Travolta set to follow in famous hoofsteps

Thursday 27 June 2013, 5:15pm

The Gai Waterhouse stable is hoping Travolta can become its latest New Zealand import to become a stakes winner in Australia.  Read more »

Wheeler to book spring ticket at Valley

Thursday 27 June 2013, 4:58pm

Reece Wheeler is looking for his recent run of success with smart filly She Can Skate to continue at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Berry to build on thrill of HK experience

Thursday 27 June 2013, 3:55pm

A week after riding in one of the world's toughest racing centres, Nathan Berry will chase a feature race win closer to home.  Read more »

Equine mates go head to head at Caloundra

Thursday 27 June 2013, 3:37pm

The bond between High Kin and Zennista and their connections will be put on hold when they clash in the Caloundra Cup.  Read more »

Waller's record chase moves to home turf

Thursday 27 June 2013, 3:07pm

With up to 18 runners acrosss eight races, Chris Waller has the record for training the most Sydney winners in a season in his sights at Rosehill.  Read more »