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Reliable Man wins then breaks down
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Newmarket
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Punchestown
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
Melbourne
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 »