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Barrier setback for Missy Longstocking

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 3:40pm

Missy Longstocking has drawn the outside alley in the Ken Russell Memorial Classic but trainer Liam Birchley and jockey Damian Browne aren't conceding defeat.  Read more »

Symons after first Group One in Derby

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 3:29pm

Jockey Chris Symons believes he's well placed to land his first Group One in the South Australian Derby after Shoreham's impressive last start win.  Read more »

Vandyke hoping to leave Hawkesbury Legacy

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 3:17pm

Trainer David Vandyke's decision to be trackside at the Gold Coast instead of Hawkesbury is not a reflection on the prospects of Keith's Legacy.  Read more »

Inglis Syndication Open Day - this Sunday

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 2:58pm

This Sunday, Inglis will throw open the gates at their Newmarket complex for a new Syndication Open Day  Read more »

Stradbroke still an option for Buffering

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 2:28pm

Popular sprinter Buffering was among 137 horses entered for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap following the release of nominations.  Read more »

Locals to the fore at Warrnambool

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 1:58pm

Local trainers have continued their winning ways at Warrnambool, saddling the first three winners on day two having led in nine-from-10 on day one.  Read more »

Baker chasing Wagga success

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 1:40pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker is hoping recent stable acquisition Liveandletdie can recapture some of his old form in the Town Plate at Wagga.  Read more »

Kingdom enjoys first English workout

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 12:22pm

Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom has had his first work-out since his arrival in England to prepare for Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Godolphin trainer 'not truthful' on doping

Wednesday 1 May 2013, 2:00am

The British Horseracing Authority says banned Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is guilty of a "widespread systematic misuse of illegal substances".  Read more »

Racing boss interested in Johns, Robinson

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 5:29pm

Rugby league great Andrew Johns and former jockey Allan Robinson have been described as 'parties of interest' in the More Joyous controversy.  Read more »

Johns, Robinson to help in racing inquiry

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 5:24pm

Rugby league great Andrew Johns and former jockey Allan Robinson have been described as "parties of interest" in the More Joyous controversy.  Read more »

Hioctdane carries local hopes in SA Derby

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 4:52pm

The Richard Jolly-trained Hioctdane will carry the local hopes in the Group One South Australian Derby against a strong Victorian representation.  Read more »

Firm track issue for Tokugawa in Wangoom

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 4:49pm

Trainers of feature race runners at Warrnambool would like to see the track soften to give their horses a better chance.  Read more »

New-look Hawkesbury a boon for Speediness

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 4:44pm

Victorian galloper Speediness returns to the scene of his narrow Hawkesbury Guineas defeat two years ago when he runs in the Rowley Mile.  Read more »

Team McLean wins Brierly for the locals

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 3:46pm

A jockey who has endure injury, rising weight and a scandal of his own making, has returned to form with victory in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Zabeelionaire on trial for Doomben Cup

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 3:12pm

Zabeelionaire needs to bounce back strongly at Flemington from a first-up failure if he is to earn a trip to Brisbane for the Group One Doomben Cup.  Read more »

Weighty task for She's A Stalker at Farm

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 2:51pm

It's been a season of missed opportunity for She's A Stalker but trainer Angela Davies is hoping to make up for lost time, starting at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Waterhouse stays silent on controversy

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 2:36pm

Trainer Gai Waterehouse has ducked questions on the controversial incident between herself and owner John Singleton that flared last weekend.  Read more »

Dawn Approach stars on 2000 Guineas list

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 11:58am

Godolphin's unbeaten Dawn Approach, trained by Jim Bolger, heads 14 colts confirmed for the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.  Read more »

BHA confirms Butler doping investigation

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 11:48am

British racing is bracing itself for another doping scandal with four horses prepared by Newmarket trainer Gerard Butler returning positive results.  Read more »

Pierro fee set by Coolmore at $77,000

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 10:14am

Recently retired colt Pierro will stand his first season at Coolmore Stud for a service fee of $77,000.  Read more »

Glance sights fixed on Cox Plate

Tuesday 30 April 2013, 10:03am

Sheikh Fahad's Side Glance will be aimed at the Cox Plate but Dunaden will not return to Australia with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in mind.  Read more »

Butler admits steroid use in horses

Monday 29 April 2013, 6:03pm

English trainer Gerald Butler has admitted in a newspaper interview to injecting anabolic steroids into several of his horses.  Read more »

Black Caviar's little sister moves to town

Monday 29 April 2013, 5:58pm

Black Caviar's younger half sister is getting closer to a late season racetrack debut, moving from her pre-training farm to Flemington.  Read more »

Stewards could charge Singo over conduct

Monday 29 April 2013, 5:46pm

The public wrangle between John Singleton and bookmaker Tom Waterhouse could result in conduct charges against the high profile businessman.  Read more »

Snitzerland performance a mystery

Monday 29 April 2013, 5:29pm

Snitzerland could extend her Adelaide stay to include the Goodwood if trainer Gerald Ryan is happy with blood tests taken after her Sangster failure.  Read more »

American runner to grace Warrnambool

Monday 29 April 2013, 5:26pm

American mare Wild Mia will add some international flavour to the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase meeting in the Wangoom Handicap.  Read more »

Reliable Man injury not as bad as feared

Monday 29 April 2013, 4:22pm

Hopes are high the injury suffered to Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Reliable Man is not as serious as feared.  Read more »

An Annual obsession at Warrnambool

Monday 29 April 2013, 4:18pm

The 137th running of the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool will provide another winner and another story, but it will also attract controversy.  Read more »

Singo could be charged by race stewards

Monday 29 April 2013, 9:09am

The public wrangle between John Singleton and bookmaker Tom Waterhouse could result in conduct charges against the high profile businessman.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux third in Japan

Sunday 28 April 2013, 6:57pm

Globe trotting British galloper Red Cadeaux has notched another international Group One placing in the Tenno Sho in Japan.  Read more »

BHA will not interview sheikh over scandal

Sunday 28 April 2013, 5:57pm

Godolphin principal Shiekh Mohammed will not be formally interviewed by British authorities over steroid scandal at Mahmmod al-Zarooni's stable.  Read more »

Extended Europe campaign for Shamexpress

Sunday 28 April 2013, 4:00pm

Three-year-old colt Shamexpress could stay on for an extended campaign during the European summer depending on how he goes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Munce and Sizzling reunite at Coast

Sunday 28 April 2013, 3:51pm

Chris Munce will be reunited with Sizzling when the colt stages a rematch with his Magic Millions conqueror Saluter in the Gold Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Rain Affair takes on Buffering in Brisbane

Sunday 28 April 2013, 3:36pm

Rain Affair and Buffering will do battle over the Brisbane carnival with both sprinters looking for an elusive Group One victory.  Read more »

All Too Hard the new king of racing

Sunday 28 April 2013, 2:28pm

All Too Hard has taken over from his half-sister Black Caviar as the No.1 racehorse in Australia with his win in the All Aged Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Singleton can be asked to name names

Sunday 28 April 2013, 1:53pm

Stewards will ask John Singleton to name the people who have made allegations bookmaker Tom Waterhouse said More Joyous could not win.  Read more »

Tom Waterhouse calls lawyers over claims

Sunday 28 April 2013, 12:53pm

Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse is in contact with lawyers over allegations made by John Singleton he had inside knowledge More Joyous could not win.  Read more »

Waterhouse and Singleton split for good

Saturday 27 April 2013, 6:38pm

One of racing's most successful partnerships has ended with stewards intervening in a row between John Singleton and trainer Gai Waterhouse.  Read more »

Sleek and stylish fashions at Randwick

Saturday 27 April 2013, 6:10pm

Stylists believe a modest, demure and covered-up dress code will dominate the fashions for racegoers at the spring carnival.  Read more »

Tigerland steps up with first city win

Saturday 27 April 2013, 5:35pm

Promising galloper Tigerland has taken the step to city racing in his stride with victory at Caulfield to make it five wins from his first six starts.  Read more »

Injury threatens career of Reliable Man

Saturday 27 April 2013, 5:33pm

Queen Elizabeth Stakes hero Reliable Man has suffered a tendon injury and may have run his last race.  Read more »

Buffering cruises to victory at Doomben

Saturday 27 April 2013, 5:11pm

An elusive Group One win is within reach for Buffering after he thrashed his rivals in the Group Two Victory Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

All Too Hard takes out All Aged Stakes

Saturday 27 April 2013, 4:38pm

All Too Hard confirmed his ranking as one of Australia's best gallopers in the absence of his retired big sister Black Caviar with his All Aged Stakes win.  Read more »

Platelet takes Sangster Stakes in an upset

Saturday 27 April 2013, 4:19pm

The Darren Weir-trained Platelet has joined the Group One club with her Sangster Stakes victory at Morphettville.  Read more »

Guineas likely winter goal for Proverb

Saturday 27 April 2013, 4:06pm

Proverb is likely to be freshened up for the Queensland Guineas in June after his dominant win in the Gunsynd Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Mourayan gives Lloyd Williams another Cup

Saturday 27 April 2013, 3:58pm

Some expert navigational skills from Hugh Bowman has given prominent owner Lloyd Williams another major racing trophy with Mourayan in the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Darley toast Guelph in Champagne win

Saturday 27 April 2013, 3:11pm

Darley filly Guelph has unleashed a devastating finish to run down the leaders and claim an improbable Champagne Stakes victory.  Read more »

The Huntress impresses Boss at Caulfield

Saturday 27 April 2013, 3:09pm

Champion jockey Glen Boss labelled two-year-old The Huntress as one to follow after the filly claimed a Listed win in her second start at Caulfield.  Read more »

Skyerush wins second Emancipation Stakes

Saturday 27 April 2013, 2:42pm

Bonny mare Skyerush has won her third Group race of the autumn, successfully defending the Emancipation Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »