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Riddell Sydney experience to help Kiwi 3YO

Friday 19 April 2013, 3:05pm

Trainer Lisa Latta is banking on the experienced hands of jockey Jonathan Riddell to guide Platinum Kingdom through his Sydney debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Solid mare returns for Emirates Park duo

Friday 19 April 2013, 3:04pm

Broodmares in foal to five-time Group 1 winner Dream Ahead (USA) traded strongly during the opening session of the 2013 Australian Easter Broodmare Sale staged by Inglis.  Read more »

Kent fears Derby repeat in Australian Oaks

Friday 19 April 2013, 2:54pm

Mick Kent believes VRC Oaks placegetter Summerbliss can be in the mix in the Australian Oaks at Randwick but is wary of New Zealand filly Habibi.  Read more »

Trans Tasman battle for the Oaks

Friday 19 April 2013, 2:51pm

Rival trainers Clarry Conners and Donna Logan are equally confident their Classic winners can add to their record in the Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Farm track rating crucial for Funtantes

Friday 19 April 2013, 2:17pm

Robert Heathcote wants a track rating no worse than at the lower end of the slow range for Funtantes in the Juanmo Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Auroras chasing Grand National encore

Friday 19 April 2013, 11:00am

Auroras Encore has been confirmed for the Scottish Grand National as he attempts a double last completed in 1974 by Red Rum.  Read more »

Toronado storms into Guineas contention

Friday 19 April 2013, 8:42am

The Richard Hannon-trained Toronado has stormed into contention for the 2000 Guineas with and impressive win at Newmarket.  Read more »

All Too Hard named on Vinery roster

Friday 19 April 2013, 8:03am

The younger half brother to Black Caviar, All Too Hard, has been named on Vinery Stud's stallion roster for a fee of $66,000.  Read more »

Darren Weir runner returns positive swab

Thursday 18 April 2013, 6:21pm

A horse trained by Darren Weir has returned a positive swab in a post-race sample after a win at Ballarat.  Read more »

Nikita McLean suspended for five months

Thursday 18 April 2013, 6:03pm

Jockey Nikita McLean has been suspended for five months after pleading guilty to a raceday assault on her sister, apprentice Jackie Beriman.  Read more »

Samaready's half-sister ready to step out

Thursday 18 April 2013, 5:39pm

Trainer Mick Price believes Samarmeteors, the two-year-old half-sister to last year's Blue Diamond winner Samaready, will run well in her Caulfield debut.  Read more »

Caviar retires as an all-time favourite

Thursday 18 April 2013, 5:29pm

Tabcorp punters splurged $26 million in bets on wonder mare Black Caviar, an analysis of her betting appeal has revealed.  Read more »

Vinery Announce 2013 Roster

Thursday 18 April 2013, 4:59pm

Vinery Stud has pleasure in announcing their Stallion Service Fees for the 2013 breeding season.  Read more »

Ageless warrior to tackle fourth Doncaster

Thursday 18 April 2013, 4:39pm

Nine-year-old Danleigh will be a sentimental favourite for the Doncaster Mile which will mark his 27th start in a Group One race.  Read more »

Cantonese resumes despite impost, draw

Thursday 18 April 2013, 4:13pm

On-pace stayer Cantonese was a revelation last campaign, prompting trainer Bjorn Baker to set his sights higher this time around.  Read more »

Moody tips Club Command to bounce back

Thursday 18 April 2013, 3:51pm

Peter Moody believes consistent sprinter Club Command is well placed to bounce back from the only unplaced run of his career when he lines up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Shoot Out the weight horse in Mile: O'Shea

Thursday 18 April 2013, 3:29pm

John O'Shea believes the Chris Waller-trained Shoot Out has been thrown in at the weights for the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Better Than Ready returns at Eagle Farm

Thursday 18 April 2013, 2:54pm

Track bias looms as a stumbling block to Better Than Ready who begins his Stradbroke Handicap campaign in the Mick Dittman Plate at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Milburn Creek Thoroughbred Stud Announces New Stud Manager

Thursday 18 April 2013, 2:34pm

Milburn Creek Thoroughbred Stud is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Scott Holcombe as Stud Manager.  Read more »

Waller's Royal chance for Oaks victory

Thursday 18 April 2013, 2:30pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will have two runners in the Australian Oaks after deciding to back-up Adrian Knox winner Royal Descent.  Read more »

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Free entry for Caviar's Caulfield farewell

Thursday 18 April 2013, 1:05pm

The Melbourne Racing Club has announced free entry for the Caulfield meeting where retired champion Black Caviar will parade.  Read more »

Moody stable continues on without Caviar

Thursday 18 April 2013, 12:48pm

Black Caviar rose to unprecedented heights under the care of Peter Moody but it was business as usual for the trainer in her absence at trackwork.  Read more »

Auroras Encore still on course for Ayr

Thursday 18 April 2013, 12:10pm

Aintree hero Auroras Encore is poised to take his place in the Scottish Grand National with Ayr officials expecting the course to dry out before the race.  Read more »

Henry Cecil has 1000 Guineas favourite

Thursday 18 April 2013, 9:47am

In his first season in three years without Frankel, Sir Henry Cecil has produced Hot Snap to win an important 1000 Guineas trial at Newmarket.  Read more »

An incomparable turf champion retires

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 6:46pm

Black Caviar ranked as the world's best ever sprinter, one of Australia's greatest sporting heroes and a horse thoroughly loved by her owners.  Read more »

Red-letter day for Waller in two states

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 6:13pm

Chris Waller reminded everybody just why he is one of Australia's premier trainers with four winners at Canterbury and two in Melbourne.  Read more »

The Huntress impresses on debut at Sandown

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 6:12pm

Two-year-old The Huntress has won on debut at Sandown and will be on the road to Wagga Wagga and Scone in NSW for her next starts.  Read more »

Industry praise for a magnificent horse

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 5:58pm

Australia's top trainers and jockeys, in awe of Black Caviar, have paid tribute to her unbeaten career.  Read more »

It's On The Pocket wins four in a row

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 4:58pm

Chris Munce has ridden his first winner since returning from illness aboard It's On The Pocket, a winter carnival prospect for trainer Lindsay Gough.  Read more »

Sadler excited about Caulfield prospects

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 4:48pm

Apprentice Tom Sadler believes his Caulfield book of rides is his best yet for a Saturday meeting, highlighted by African Pulse and Elite Elle.  Read more »

Queensland racing puts on a brave face

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 4:26pm

Black Caviar's retirement is a blow to the Brisbane Racing Club who had hoped to showcase the mare for a second time in the BTC Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Waterhouse's weighty concerns for Pierro

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 4:17pm

He is a dominant favourite to win the Doncaster Mile but trainer Gai Waterhouse is wary of the task the handicapper has given Pierro.  Read more »

Black Caviar retires on top of the world

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 3:05pm

World champion sprinter Black Caviar has been retired with her 25-race undefeated record and her invincible reputation intact.  Read more »

Sandown death a blow for jumps racing

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 2:24pm

The death of a runner in a steeplechase race at Sandown has delivered a blow to Victoria's ailing jumps racing scene.  Read more »

Moody set to announce plans for Caviar

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 2:10pm

The immediate future of unbeaten sprinter Black Caviar will become clearer when trainer Peter Moody fronts a press conference at his Caulfield stables.  Read more »

Habibi a clear-cut favourite for Oaks

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 11:42am

New Zealand filly Habibi heads of a field of 11 three-year-old fillies set to contest the Group One Australian Oaks at Randwick.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom to target Queen Anne

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 11:00am

Arrowfield Stud stallion-in-waiting Animal Kingdom is likely to be set for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Coronation Cup to start Dunaden campaign

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 10:48am

The Coronation Cup at Epsom is favoured as the race for the seasonal return of the 2011 Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden.  Read more »

Pierro set to lead stars into retirement

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 5:37pm

A lucrative stud career awaits Pierro with the Doncaster Mile looming as a possible farewell race for the crack three-year-old.  Read more »

Zabeelionaire makes return at Caulfield

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 5:28pm

Zabeelionaire is set to return in Listed grade at Caulfield on his way to the Brisbane winter carnival where he could be joined by stablemate Sweet As Bro.  Read more »

TAB faces huge Doncaster payout on Pierro

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 5:07pm

A Pierro win in the Doncaster will result in a seven-figure payout for the TAB which has taken some big feature doubles bets.  Read more »

Pierro drawn ideally to win Doncaster

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:52pm

Star colt Pierro has drawn barrier four in the Doncaster Mile as he attempts to extend his winning streak in Sydney.  Read more »

Just A Girl primed for black-type success

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:38pm

Scott Asprey has picked out the PJ Bell Stakes as the Listed race where Just A Girl has the best chance of continuing a winning streak.  Read more »

More Than Sacred confirmed for Oaks start

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:22pm

More Than Sacred will be given the chance to add the Australian Oaks to her New Zealand Oaks victory after a final track gallop thrilled trainer Tony Pike.  Read more »

Rangirangdoo set to kick off in All Aged

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:20pm

Grand campaigner Rangirangdoo will be among those taking on More Joyous and All Too Hard in the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Brungle Cry returns to jumps at Sandown

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 3:02pm

Star young hurdler Brungle Cry makes his first jumps appearance of the season at Sandown with trainer Robert Smerdon confident the gelding has improved.  Read more »

Indian Chief enters English Derby picture

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 11:35am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has boosted the strength of his potential English Derby team after Indian Chief scored a last-to-first win at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Pierro draws inside barrier for Doncaster

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 11:26am

The Doncaster Mile barrier draw has worked out in favour of top three-year-old Pierro who has drawn gate four in the $2 million race.  Read more »

Encore, Mania OK for Scottish National

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 11:00am

Ryan Mania is right to return to riding in time to partner Auroras Encore in the jumper's quest to complete the English-Scottish Grand National double.  Read more »