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Reliable Man wins then breaks down

Saturday 27 April 2013, 2:37pm

Imported galloper Reliable Man has scored a stunning win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes only to break down just short of the line.  Read more »

Missy Cummings earns trip to Scone

Saturday 27 April 2013, 1:50pm

Unheralded filly Missy Cummings will chase more black type success after racing away with the James HB Carr Stakes at her first shot in Listed grade.  Read more »

Friday Hussy continues her winning run

Saturday 27 April 2013, 1:25pm

In-form mare Friday Hussy has made it a hat-trick of wins, defying a rise in weight from her recent victories to score at Caulfield.  Read more »

Usainity adds to Baker team

Saturday 27 April 2013, 1:12pm

Promising colt Usainity has added to the prowess of his grand sire Zabeel with his win in the Frank Packer Plate at Randwick.  Read more »

Patinack Farm sale 'within weeks': Tinkler

Saturday 27 April 2013, 1:10pm

Nathan Tinkler says he is close to finalising the sale of his massive racing and breeding operation, Patinack Farm.  Read more »

Sajjhaa aiming for Godolphin boost in HK

Saturday 27 April 2013, 12:24pm

A trying week for world racing powerhouse Godolphin can end on a much brighter note should Sajjhaa claim the QEII Cup at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Godolphin trainer was warned about drugs

Saturday 27 April 2013, 3:43am

Godolphin's racing manager in England says he warned disgraced trainer Mahmood al-Zarooni about the use of forbidden drugs.  Read more »

Pierro to stand at Coolmore Stud

Friday 26 April 2013, 9:38pm

Recently retired colt Pierro will join the stallion roster at Coolmore Australia which has won out over other studs vying for his services.  Read more »

Churchill Dancer on trial for Vic spring

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:36pm

David Hayes believes Churchill Dancer is well placed to claim a Listed win at Caulfield in a race that will provide a pointer to his spring hopes.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee tipped to cash in for Price

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:28pm

Trainer Mick Price is more than confident his promising colt Lankan Rupee can return to the winners' list on a promising day for him at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tasmanian farmer looking for Cup upset

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:19pm

Raechorse trainer and farmer Walter McShane has given Tasmania rare representation in the Sydney Cup with the outsider Norsqui.  Read more »

McLean assault sentence reduced on appeal

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:10pm

Jockey Nikita McLean has had her five-month suspension for assaulting her sister Jackie Beriman reduced on appeal.  Read more »

Sires' sacrifice worth it for Criterion

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:03pm

Trainer David Payne has no regrets about missing the Sires' Produce Stakes with Criterion to concentrate on the Champagne Stakes.  Read more »

Waller escapes penalty over positive swabs

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:02pm

Trainer Chris Waller has escaped penalty over positive swabs from contaminated feed, with stewards slamming the company which produced it.  Read more »

All Too Hard in battle for top billing

Friday 26 April 2013, 3:37pm

The top spot in Australasian racing previously occupied by Black Caviar will be fought over by her brother All Too Hard and NZ colt It's A Dundeel at Randwick.  Read more »

Tremec to confirm staying prowess in Cup

Friday 26 April 2013, 3:20pm

The financial woes of his boss haven't been a factor for Patinack Farm trainer John Thompson as he chases Sydney Cup success with Tremec.  Read more »

Zurella to stake spring claim in QE Stakes

Friday 26 April 2013, 3:15pm

Shaune Ritchie knows Zurella's Group One breakthrough is unlikely in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes but he hopes she can acquit herself well.  Read more »

McEvoy to give Parr insight into Albrecht

Friday 26 April 2013, 2:57pm

Albrecht couldn't cut it as a miler during the autumn in Melbourne and will return to sprinting in the Victory Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Rodd to make most of It's A Dundeel ride

Friday 26 April 2013, 2:35pm

A pick-up ride on rising star It's A Dundeel has Michael Rodd well placed to end the Sydney autumn with a Group One win for the second year in a row.  Read more »

Mirsaale passes English Derby Trial test

Friday 26 April 2013, 11:03am

A place in the English Derby awaits Mirsaale after the colt won an importan lead-up race at Epsom.  Read more »

Godolphin trainer cops eight-year ban

Friday 26 April 2013, 12:33am

Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has been banned for eight years for his role in a horse racing doping scandal that has rocked Britain.  Read more »

Williams stars with four Flemington wins

Thursday 25 April 2013, 6:28pm

Craig Williams played a starring role on VRC St Leger day at Flemington with four winners, including the feature on Hippopus.  Read more »

Key gear changes for wayward Kingdoms

Thursday 25 April 2013, 5:37pm

John O'Shea will saddle up two runners in the Frank Packer Plate at Randwick headed by Australian Derby placegetter Kingdoms.  Read more »

Reliable Man takes step towards big spring

Thursday 25 April 2013, 5:10pm

Chris Waller believes Reliable Man will get his chance to shine in the spring but he hasn't lost all hope the import could spring a surprise at Randwick.  Read more »

Randwick return for Fiorente

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:57pm

A sharp trackwork gallop by Melbourne Cup placegetter Fiorente has jockey Tommy Berry confident the import can be competitive in the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Hayes colt ready to rock in Champagne

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:54pm

David Hayes is hoping Fast 'N' Rocking can breakthrough in the Group One Champagne Stakes and stamp himself as a spring carnival contender.  Read more »

Snowden backs Paximadia for Brisbane

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:38pm

Juvenile Paximadia has booked his spot on Peter Snowden's Brisbane winter carnival team with an impressive debut victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Patience to pay off for Team Hawkes

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:32pm

The Hawkes training partnership will be out to end the autumn carnival on a high note with strong chances in two of the four Group One races at Randwick.  Read more »

Stamina test for It's On The Pocket

Thursday 25 April 2013, 3:11pm

Champion jockey Chris Munce has given his seal of approval for It's On The Pocket to attempt 1600 metres for the first time in the Gunsynd Classic.  Read more »

Tigerland looking for city breakthrough

Thursday 25 April 2013, 3:03pm

Tigerland is looking to bring his strong provincial form to town when he attempts to make it five-from-six in the Thomas Sabo Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

Long John to target spring features

Thursday 25 April 2013, 2:19pm

Long John will be nominated for all the major three-year-old features in the spring after claiming a dominant win in the Listed Anzac Day Stakes.  Read more »

Waller to face stewards over swabs

Thursday 25 April 2013, 1:51pm

Three horses from the Chris Waller stable have returned positive swabs in what appears to be a case of feed contamination.  Read more »

Jubilee unlikely for Moonlight Cloud

Thursday 25 April 2013, 9:54am

French mare Moonlight Cloud, the horse who came closest to beating Black Caviar, is to step up to longer distances this season.  Read more »

Angry Sheikh orders Godolphin lockdown

Thursday 25 April 2013, 5:08am

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has put his Newmarket-based Godolphin stable in lockdown amid a doping scandal.  Read more »

O'Shea debutante Bound for Brisbane

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 5:52pm

Canterbury winner Bound For Earth has moved a step closer to booking her passage to Queensland for a winter carnival campaign.  Read more »

Williams to ride in Japan for two months

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 5:46pm

Star jockey Craig Williams will head to Japan for a two-month stint after he competes at the final meeting of the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Manawanui to make comeback at Randwick

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 5:22pm

Trainer Ron Leemon is pleased with the progress of Manawanui but the trainer admits he's apprehensive ahead of the gelding's return from a bleeding attack.  Read more »

Past efforts reap rewards for Tommy Berry

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 5:18pm

Tommy Berry believes Silent Achiever will be at the peak of her powers for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and he isn't daunted by odds-on pop It's A Dundeel.  Read more »

Epaulette ready to fire in All Aged

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 5:04pm

Epaulette has the distinction of finishing runner-up to Black Caviar at her final start, now he will have to overcome her little brother.  Read more »

Berry to ride in Group One in Hong Kong

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 4:59pm

Tommy Berry will ride Military Attack for John Moore in the QEII Cup just hours after he arrives in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Colonial influence alive in the Sydney Cup

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 4:50pm

The Sydney Cup still has a colonial influence despite the influx of European stayers to Australia in recent years.  Read more »

Tikitour to benefit from Melbourne trip

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 4:03pm

Tony McEvoy has decided to bring Tikitour to Melbourne for the Listed Anzac Day Stakes and believes the trip away will be the making of the horse.  Read more »

Cummings's triple treat for Champagne bid

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 3:57pm

A filly from the family of champion sprinter Black Caviar represents Anthony Cummings' s best hope of claiming his first Champagne Stakes.  Read more »

McNulty chasing maiden win in VRC St Leger

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 3:21pm

Trainer Mick Kent is hoping three-year-old McNulty can put it all together in the St Leger as the stayer chases his first career win.  Read more »

Buffering aiming for Victory hat-trick

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 3:11pm

Buffering's superb first-up record and weight-for-age prowess gives him the edge over his Victory Stakes rivals, according to trainer Robert Heathcote.  Read more »

Floral Insight at peak for metro return

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 2:39pm

Floral Insight, one of the best sprinters in country racing, returns to city grade at Warwick Farm in a bid to add to his impressive tally of 11 wins.  Read more »

Paperwork delays Noonan overseas trip

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 1:34pm

Jake Noonan's plans for a six-month riding stint in England have been delayed while immigrations are issues are sorted out.  Read more »

Niwot, Mourayan topweights for Sydney Cup

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 12:21pm

Sydney Cup weights have been raised at acceptance time with Mourayan and Niwot at the top of the handicaps for the 3200m staying feature.  Read more »

Sprinter Sacre completes jumps treble

Wednesday 24 April 2013, 9:01am

Jumps racing's new superstar Sprinter Sacre has extended his perfect record over fences to 10 with victory at Punchestown.  Read more »

Karakatsanis appeal fails at VCAT hearing

Tuesday 23 April 2013, 6:17pm

An appeal by father and son Tony and Con Karakatsanis against a guilty verdict relating to their intention to stomach tube a horse has failed  Read more »