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Aussie hopes flop at Royal Ascot

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 1:17am

Two horses - one Australian and one Australian-owned - have failed badly in races at London's Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Robert Smerdon loses appeal over conduct

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 6:25pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon has lost his appeal over a conviction for acting as the conduit for the delivery of winnings in the Damien Oliver betting affair.  Read more »

Anxious Tiara wait for Peron connections

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 5:19pm

Peron is well down the ballot order for the Tatt's Tiara but her chances of making the Group One field are improving.  Read more »

Waller accepts with 10 for shot at record

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 5:06pm

Chris Waller needs four winners to break a Sydney training record and he will have runners in each of the seven races at Canterbury.  Read more »

Bashboy on regular timetable to National

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 4:58pm

Ciaron Maher has mapped out a racing schedule for Bashboy that will involve racing every two weeks leading up to the Grand National Steeplechase.  Read more »

Celtic Prince tipped to go the distance

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 4:40pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker has put Celtic Prince's Queensland Derby run down to experience and the three-year-old will go around again at Randwick.  Read more »

Zar Zar to kick off big week for Cheers

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 4:13pm

A horse entered to run at Canterbury and nominated for the Murwillumbah Cup five days later can give trainer Bindi Cheers a week to remember.  Read more »

McLean looks for magic jumps performance

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 3:04pm

Trainer Jarrod McLean expects Maythehorsebemagic to be hard to beat in a benchmark hurdle at Sandown on the way to a Grand National start.  Read more »

Camelot and Al Kazeem set for return clash

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 11:08am

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Camelot will be out to avenge a Tattersalls Gold Cup defeat to Al Kazeem when they clash in the Prince of Wales's Stakes.  Read more »

Medicean Man an outsider for Gask

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 7:08am

Ex-pat Australian trainer Jeremy Gask is hoping Medicean Man can cause an upset in the King's Stand on the opening day of Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Guy Walter has two chances in Tiara

Monday 17 June 2013, 6:07pm

Trainer Guy Walter would like to see stablemates Streama and Skyerush in the front line in the Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Newitt keen for more Royal Ascot glory

Monday 17 June 2013, 6:02pm

A more mature Craig Newitt is chasing another King's Stand Stakes win at Royal Ascot on Shamexpress, having won with Miss Andretti six years ago.  Read more »

Swiggin' set to make debut at Randwick

Monday 17 June 2013, 5:27pm

Anthony Cummings is looking to Swiggin' to continue a family tradition when the colt makes his debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Lady Lakshmi has winter and spring goals

Monday 17 June 2013, 5:21pm

In-form filly Lady Lakshmi continues her winter campaign at Flemington on a path to a Listed winter target ahead of a tilt at spring riches.  Read more »

Berry committed to Australian return

Monday 17 June 2013, 2:02pm

Tommy Berry has made an immediate impact in Hong Kong but says he is committed to returning to Australia.  Read more »

Boss suspended over Mornington fall

Monday 17 June 2013, 1:11pm

Glen Boss has been suspended for 25 meetings after pleading guilty to careless riding which resulted in Kane Bradley falling from his mount.  Read more »

Shamexpress draws barrier three at Ascot

Monday 17 June 2013, 12:35pm

Australia's Shamexpress has drawn barrier three for the King's Stand at Royal Ascot in which South African Shea Shea dominates betting.  Read more »

Saint-Cloud next for Dunaden

Monday 17 June 2013, 11:55am

World traveller Dunaden will attempt to win a European Group One on home soil when he lines up in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.  Read more »

Thunder King's First Winner!

Monday 17 June 2013, 10:21am

2YO winners are one of the first things people look for when selecting a stallion for their broodmare and who can blame them when you consider the amount of money on offer for today's early runners.  Read more »

Jarnet lands French Oaks on Treve

Monday 17 June 2013, 12:37am

Thierry Jarnet has won his first French Oaks in style easing to victory on Treve at Chantilly racecourse.  Read more »

Ossenhagen could be Hong Kong bound

Sunday 16 June 2013, 6:04pm

Connections of Ossenhagen have received an offer from Hong Kong for the promising three-year-old, winner of his past two starts.  Read more »

Bashboy wins but Black And Bent beaten

Sunday 16 June 2013, 5:23pm

Outstanding steeplechasee Bashboy has shown why he is the country's reigning jumps champion with sparkling display at Bendigo.  Read more »

Collett chasing Group One on She's Clean

Sunday 16 June 2013, 3:30pm

Jason Collett is looking for a winning farewell to the Group One season in the Tatt's Tiara with She's Clean.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom primed for Ascot mission

Sunday 16 June 2013, 1:42pm

Owner John Messara says there is a slim chance Animal Kingdom could keep racing if he wins as expected at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Yosei aiming to break drought in Tiara

Sunday 16 June 2013, 1:42pm

It's been nearly two years since Yosei won her last race but trainer Stuart Webb believes she can end her losing streak in the Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Frankel's sister Joyeuse entered for Ascot

Sunday 16 June 2013, 11:26am

Joyeuse,a half sister to Frankel, has been entered for the Albany Stakes at the Royal Ascot meeting.  Read more »

Escape for jockey caught in track hole

Sunday 16 June 2013, 10:59am

Jockey Rogan Norvall was lucky to escape serious injury when he was flung from his horse after the pair got caught in a 6-metre-deep hole at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Glyn Schofield suspended for six meetings

Saturday 15 June 2013, 5:44pm

Glyn Schofield has been suspended for six meetings after being found guilty of a careless riding charge.  Read more »

Mr O'Ceirin sets sights on Caulfield Cup

Saturday 15 June 2013, 5:22pm

Mr O'Ceirin proved a class above his off-season rivals at Moonee Valley and trainer Cairon Maher will try to qualify him for the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Chris Waller closing in on training record

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:58pm

Chris Waller is closing in on some important milestones but says he will keep working to make himself a better trainer.  Read more »

Conservatorium in line for more Qld riches

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:45pm

Trainer Gary Kennewell is tempted to extend the winter carnival campaign of Conservatorium after his impressive win in the Eye Liner Stakes.  Read more »

Anagold gives Pattillo second Ipswich Cup

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:22pm

Tony Pattillo has battled weight and injuries for most of his riding career, making his victory aboard Anagold in the Ipswich Cup even sweeter.  Read more »

Sessions returns with barnstorming victory

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:01pm

The Ramornie Handicap at Grafton is the possible target for comeback sprinter Sessions as a path to Melbourne spring riches.  Read more »

Rock Princess makes up for midweek defeat

Saturday 15 June 2013, 3:33pm

The decision to run Rock Princess for the second time in three days paid off as the mare scored a strong win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Peron earns shot at Group One Tatt's Tiara

Saturday 15 June 2013, 3:16pm

Trainer John Thompson will aim for back-to-back wins in the Tatt's Tiara after Peron's impressive victory in the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich.  Read more »

Relaxed And Happy posts Waller milestone

Saturday 15 June 2013, 2:33pm

Relaxed And Happy brings up another milestone for Sydney's leading trainer Chris Waller with victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Nadeem Lass wins to the relief of trainer

Saturday 15 June 2013, 2:25pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths thought another minor placing was coming his way at Moonee Valley until Nadeem Lass burst through to score a narrow win.  Read more »

Cape Kidnappers makes triumphant return

Saturday 15 June 2013, 1:41pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida was overcome with emotion after Cape Kidnappers made a winning return to racing at Ipswich following a serious leg injury.  Read more »

Prince Harada stamps class in Valley win

Saturday 15 June 2013, 1:29pm

Prince Harada, potentially one of the best horses Tony Vasil has trained, showed why with an impressive last-to-first win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Koroibete wins for Wests Tigers captain

Saturday 15 June 2013, 1:20pm

Rugby league star Robbie Farah, in celebration mode after his racehorse won at Rosehill, says he will be fit for the second State of Origin match.  Read more »

Bashboy adds depth to Bendigo jumps races

Saturday 15 June 2013, 11:59am

Bashboy returns to the jumps for the first time this season in the Mosstrooper Steeplechase at Bendigo on his way to another shot at Grand National glory.  Read more »

Velazquez backs himself for Ascot mission

Saturday 15 June 2013, 11:55am

The experience jockey John Velazquez has gained from previous Royal Ascot campaigns will be crucial as he prepares to ride Animal Kingdom.  Read more »

Injured star jockey Dominguez retires

Friday 14 June 2013, 5:18pm

Ramon Dominguez, North America's leading jockey, has been forced to retire due to head injuries suffered in a fall.  Read more »

Mr Make Believe out for back-to-back wins

Friday 14 June 2013, 5:10pm

Mr Make Believe looks like getting track conditions to suit at Moonee Valley as he attempts to make it back-to-back wins this preparation.  Read more »

Waller closes in on important milestones

Friday 14 June 2013, 4:56pm

Chris Waller has no shortage of runners in his quest for two milestones with runners spread across three states.  Read more »

Olive hopes mare takes command at Valley

Friday 14 June 2013, 4:45pm

Nick Olive has long had it in his mind to take Capital Commander to Moonee Valley and believes he's found the right race for her at the Melbourne track.  Read more »

Fireball to follow stablemate's example

Friday 14 June 2013, 4:28pm

If stakes-winning sprinter Jest Crewsin' misses out at Rosehill, promising galloper Fireball could easily save the day for Jan Bowen.  Read more »

Black-type spotlight on Peron at Ipswich

Friday 14 June 2013, 3:14pm

Trainer John Thompson is using Group One-winning filly Nechita as his benchmark in assessing Peron's chances in the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich.  Read more »

Moroney eyeing another Ipswich Cup trophy

Friday 14 June 2013, 2:55pm

The competitive instinct of Ipswich Cup contender Muirfield is in contrast to his casual approach to stable life under trainer Mike Moroney.  Read more »

Another step on road back for Kitty

Friday 14 June 2013, 2:17pm

Trainer Matthew Smith is hoping Combat Kitty can put a run of setbacks behind her and rediscover her stakes-winning form.  Read more »