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Gelagotis, Hvasstan stripped of G2 win
Melbourne
Friday 14 June 2013, 1:53pm
Peter Gelagotis has been stripped of his biggest win as a trainer with Hvasstan disqualified from the Group Two Alister Clark Stakes over a positive swab. Read more »
Queen's Vase to honour Sir Henry Cecil
London
Friday 14 June 2013, 11:06am
The Queen's Vase, a Royal Ascot race Sir Henry Cecil won eight times, has been renamed in memory of the trainer. Read more »
Shea Shea plans extend beyond King's Stand
London
Friday 14 June 2013, 10:58am
South African trainer Mike de Kock is directing King's Stand Stakes favourite Shea Shea towards the July Cup after the sprinter runs at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Dawn Approach still on course for Palace
London
Friday 14 June 2013, 10:43am
The 2000 Guineas winner Dawn Approach has been cleared to run at Royal Ascot on the back of a convincing track gallop. Read more »
Frankel's brother wins for Jane Cecil
London
Friday 14 June 2013, 9:27am
Sir Henry Cecil's widow Jane has sent out her first winners for the stable since she was granted a temporary licence after his death. Read more »
New performance criteria for ATC trainers
Sydney
Thursday 13 June 2013, 6:14pm
The Australian Turf Club is introducing performance criteria for Sydney trainers but says it is not trying to push smaller operators out of town. Read more »
HK braces for more positive swabs fallout
Hong Kong
Thursday 13 June 2013, 6:02pm
More than half of Hong Kong's racehorse population could be exposed to contaminated feed with 17 horses so far testing positive to a banned substance. Read more »
Officials confident about Valley fixture
Melbourne
Thursday 13 June 2013, 5:37pm
Moonee Valley officials are confident their race meeting will go ahead despite a forecast for more rain. Read more »
Curtis banks on smooth run for flying Jet
Sydney
Thursday 13 June 2013, 4:34pm
Trainer Lee Curtis found out by accident how to ride promising galloper Turbulent Jet and he is hoping for another last-to-first result at Rosehill. Read more »
Valley a happy hunting ground for Harrison
Melbourne
Thursday 13 June 2013, 4:03pm
Trainer Doug Harrison has built an impressive Moonee Valley strike rate this season and hopes it continues with Alrouz and Queen Delight. Read more »
Te Akau Stud's David Ellis out of coma
Auckland
Thursday 13 June 2013, 3:54pm
Te Akau Stud's David Ellis has been taken out of an induced coma after being admitted to a Gold Coast hospital with severe pneumonia. Read more »
Cox Plate invites for 20 overseas horses
Melbourne
Thursday 13 June 2013, 3:44pm
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has issued 20 invitations for the Cox Plate in the hope of attracting quality international entries for the race. Read more »
Benny's Buttons after Eye Liner redemption
Brisbane
Thursday 13 June 2013, 3:32pm
Michael Cahill has defended the last-start defeat of Benny's Buttons and believes a wet track will enhance the gelding's chances in the Eye Liner Stakes. Read more »
Secret Garden to benefit from Cup pressure
Brisbane
Thursday 13 June 2013, 3:02pm
Paul Nolan is hoping the traditional pressure test in the Ipswich Cup will offset a wide barrier for Secret Garden. Read more »
Payne taking ownership of racing string
Sydney
Thursday 13 June 2013, 2:45pm
A pair of fillies he part-owns will form part of trainer David Payne's four-pronged assault at his home track of Rosehill. Read more »
Hopes high for Lady Gazerra in Matchmaker
Sydney
Thursday 13 June 2013, 1:06pm
Sentiment will be riding with Lady Gazerra in the Queen Of The Valley Matchmaker at Muswellbrook. Read more »
Animal Kingdom confirmed for Queen Anne
London
Thursday 13 June 2013, 12:31pm
Fourteen horses, including Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom, have been entered for the opening race of Royal Ascot, the Queen Anne Stakes. Read more »
Family announces private funeral for Cecil
London
Thursday 13 June 2013, 12:21pm
Sir Henry Cecil, the English racing legend who lost his battle with cancer, will be farewelled with a private funeral in Newmarket. Read more »
Dawn Approach set to run at Royal Ascot
London
Thursday 13 June 2013, 12:00pm
Top three-year-old Dawn Approach has figured in a change of plans with the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on his agenda. Read more »
17 Hong Kong horses positive to drug
Hong Kong
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 9:06pm
Seventeen horses from the stables of three Hong Kong trainers have tested positive for the banned drug zilpaterol, says the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Read more »
Suspended penalty for Vic trainer
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 6:09pm
Mark Riley has received a suspended penalty from the RAD Board after pleading guilty to two charges stemming from an incident at Mornington. Read more »
Jye McNeil gets first city win at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 5:36pm
Jye McNeil has become the latest Victorian-based apprentice to celebrate a maiden city victory, scoring aboard Luckyi'mbarefoot at Sandown. Read more »
Ike's Legacy lives up to pre-race hype
Sydney
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 5:08pm
The Group One Golden Rose remains the long-term target for regally bred colt Ike's Legacy following his classy debut performance at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Destiny's Kiss in frame for Grafton Cup
Sydney
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 4:45pm
Wet track specialist Destiny's Kiss will be on trial for a winter trip to Grafton when he chases a breakthrough Sydney success at Rosehill. Read more »
Sea Lord out to continue Valley streak
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 4:31pm
Two Group One spring sprints at Moonee Valley are the long-term targets for Sea Lord who is poised to resume at his favourite track. Read more »
Rockhampton Cup target for Massuri
Brisbane
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 4:13pm
A start in the Rockhampton Cup is on the agenda for Massuri after the Stuart Kendrick-trained mare's success at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Moody stablemates could back-up at Valley
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 3:38pm
Two Peter Moody-trained stablemates who ran the quinella in a midweek race at Sandown could face a rematch this weekend. Read more »
Rialya right type for Ipswich Cup: Byrne
Brisbane
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 3:28pm
Jim Byrne believes the racing pattern of South Australian stayer Rialya makes him an ideal candidate to handle the tricky Ipswich track. Read more »
Well related filly scores timely debut win
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 3:05pm
Spirit Of Heaven has scored a fitting debut win at Sandown in the same week her Group One-winning sister has been retired. Read more »
Family flavour to Berry victory
Sydney
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 3:00pm
A rare metropolitan victory for trainer Kevin Berry has been made even sweeter by the fact his jockey son Nathan delivered it. Read more »
Top Hong Kong jockey in alleged assault
Hong Kong
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 1:42pm
One of Hong Kong's leading riders, Matthew Chadwick, has found himself in trouble with police after allegedly assaulting a private bus driver. Read more »
Black Caviar bounty on show at Vic museum
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 1:20pm
Trophies awarded to Black Caviar are now on display at the National Sports Museum in Melbourne in a tribute to the champion racehorse. Read more »
Decision still pending on Caviar mate
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 11:45am
Black Caviar's owners have a shortlist of half a dozen potential suitors for the champion mare but say they haven't made a final decision yet. Read more »
Prince Abdullah pays tribute to Cecil
London
Wednesday 12 June 2013, 9:15am
Prince Khalid Abdullah has paid tribute to Sir Henry Cecil, calling Frankel's trainer an inspiration and a great personal friend. Read more »
Sir Henry Cecil's legacy will live on
London
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 10:35pm
Sir Henry Cencil, who has died aged 70, was an aristocrat who will be remembered as a man of the people - and of horses. Read more »
Legendary trainer Sir Henry Cecil dies
London
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 9:27pm
Sir Henry Cecil, the champion trainer who guided the unbeaten Frankel to legendary status, has died after a long battle with cancer. Read more »
Dettori teams up with US raider at Ascot
London
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 6:00pm
Comeback jockey Frankie Dettori has been declared to ride American sprinter Havelock in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Read more »
A jumps treble to Pateman at Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 5:50pm
Champion cross country rider Steve Pateman has again shown his superiority, winning all three jumps races at Warrnambool. Read more »
Crucial gallops in store for Arinosa
Sydney
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 5:35pm
The Chris Waller-trained Arinosa will have two testing gallops to determine whether she progresses to the Tatt's Tiara. Read more »
Gerald Ryan seeking Ipswich double
Sydney
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 4:47pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking to Dances On Stars and Planetarium to fly the flag for the stable at the feature Ipswich meeting. Read more »
Golden Sunshine to make winter cameo
Sydney
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 3:59pm
Flying filly Golden Sunshine will make a winter cameo appearance ahead of a planned stakes campaign in the spring. Read more »
Police Gazette on the improve
Melbourne
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 3:58pm
French import Police Gazette will be out to claim his first city win at Sandown at his fourth Australian start. Read more »
Ike's Legacy to make debut
Sydney
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 2:36pm
An air of expectation surrounds the debut of the regally bred Ike's Legacy at Warwick Farm ahead of a planned Group One campaign. Read more »
Te Akau Stud's David Ellis in hospital
Auckland
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 12:57pm
Te Akau Stud's David Ellis is in hospital on the Gold Coast in an induced coma but his wife says he is expected to recover. Read more »
Watering continuing at Ascot
London
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 9:24am
Officials have begun watering the track at Ascot ahead of the Royal meeting which features Australian Shamexpress on the first day. Read more »
Clive Brittain says he has used Sungate
London
Tuesday 11 June 2013, 7:22am
Investigations into the joint treatment Sungate continue as veteran trainer Clive Brittain says he has used it on injured horses. Read more »
Dwayne Dunn suspended at Mornington
Mornington
Monday 10 June 2013, 5:46pm
Dwayne Dunn has been suspended for 14 meetings at Mornington but will consider an appeal against the severity of the ban. Read more »
Apprentice jockeys shine at Mornington
Mornington
Monday 10 June 2013, 5:31pm
Apprentices Kayla Nisbet and Brodie Loy both claimed their first city wins on a milestone day for junior riders at Mornington. Read more »
Illo ready to prove himself at Rosehill
Sydney
Monday 10 June 2013, 5:03pm
Trainer Chris Waller believes he finally has the key to the enigmatic Illo and hopes to capitalise on the German import's last-start return to form. Read more »
Kennewells eye Ipswich sprint, Cup double
Sydney
Monday 10 June 2013, 4:13pm
Conservatorium was left on the outer in the Stradbroke but the in-form sprinter will spearhead a strong Ipswich Cup day challenge for the Kennewell stable. Read more »