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Redoute's Choice closing in on milestone
Sydney
Friday 22 February 2013, 3:52pm
Champion stallion Redoute's Choice is poised to produce his 100th black-type winner and it could come at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Gatewood to start new direction for OTI
Sydney
Friday 22 February 2013, 3:12pm
A syndicator who has had consistent success with European horses teams up in the Apollo Stakes with a horseman who has made an art form of training them. Read more »
Green Moon set for Futurity Stakes return
Melbourne
Friday 22 February 2013, 3:09pm
The Lloyd Williams-owned stayer Green Moon will be out to match Phar Lap as the Melbourne Cup winner resumes racing in the Futurity Stakes. Read more »
Distance rise to suit Mr Moet at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 22 February 2013, 2:36pm
An encouraging Melbourne debut from Perth galloper Mr Moet has trainer Adam Durrant confident the gelding can figure in his two main autumn targets. Read more »
Forster aims for two-state feature double
Brisbane
Friday 22 February 2013, 2:22pm
Desleigh Forster is aiming for black-type wins in two states with Adebisi in the Group One Oakleigh Plate and I'm Cool in the Listed Falvelon Quality. Read more »
Grisedale duo primed for Bathurst Cup
Sydney
Friday 22 February 2013, 1:33pm
The husband and wife team of Jon and Donna Grisedale have their eyes firmly on the Bathurst Cup after making Magic Ivy a late entry for the $25,000 race. Read more »
Igugu succumbs to Sajjhaa at Meydan
London
Friday 22 February 2013, 11:15am
The Godolphin stable's Sajjhaa has lowered the colours of South African star Igugu in the Balanchine Stakes at Meydan. Read more »
Testa Trio & More Than Ready Sons
Friday 22 February 2013, 9:23am
Three Stakes winner's last week and now globetrotting Testa Rossa mare Ortensia kicks off her autumn campaign in the Group 1 MRC Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield this weekend. Read more »
Penpix of Hall of Fame inductees
Melbourne
Thursday 21 February 2013, 9:59pm
Penpix of the inductees into Australia's Racing Hall of Fame including Black Caviar and Carbine who has been elevated to legend status. Read more »
Black Caviar inducted into Hall of Fame
Melbourne
Thursday 21 February 2013, 9:38pm
Black Caviar has been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame and Carbine has been elevated to Legend status. Read more »
Futurity result crucial to Guineas plans
Melbourne
Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:53pm
The Futurity Stakes performance of All Too Hard is set to have a major impact on the Australian Guineas with the star colt slated to run in both races. Read more »
Walter to up the ante for autumn carnival
Sydney
Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:25pm
A trio of Group One winners headline trainer Guy Walter's Warwick Farm team but there will be plenty of interest in a stablemate with lesser credentials. Read more »
Woorim ready despite midweek flight drama
Brisbane
Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:50pm
Woorim is aiming for back-to-back wins in the Oakleigh Plate but his title defence was nearly grounded by transport difficulties. Read more »
Brasch in Ideal Position for Farm sprint
Sydney
Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:30pm
Mudgee-based trainer Jeff Brasch has his sprinter Ideal Position ready for a return to city racing in the Southern Cross Stakes. Read more »
Rawiller super keen ahead of Farm return
Sydney
Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:23pm
Some promising rides and the chance to gallop star colt Pierro has top jockey Nash Rawiller buoyant about his return to racing at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Moody upbeat despite Diamond scratching
Melbourne
Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:11pm
Peter Moody's chances of adding another Blue Diamond to his record took a blow with an injury to Thermal Current but he says he still has three live chances. Read more »
Shamal Wind at peak for target race
Melbourne
Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:57pm
All the pieces have fallen into place for Shamal Wind in the lead-up to her open company debut in the Oakleigh Plate. Read more »
Better weather a boost for Funtantes
Brisbane
Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:26pm
Improving weather and track conditions are a positive sign for the racing pattern of Funtantes, according to trainer Robert Heathcote. Read more »
Potential the key to Subiaso Classic hopes
Melbourne
Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:15pm
A questionable theory and an improving horse support the prospects of emerging young stayer Subiaso in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield. Read more »
Thermal Current out of the Blue Diamond
Melbourne
Thursday 21 February 2013, 12:48pm
Thermal Current has become the latest Blue Diamond Stakes casualty with his withdrawal leaving a field of 14 for the $1 million two-year-old race. Read more »
National Hunt disappointment for O'Brien
London
Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:46am
Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien has saddled up his first two runners under National Hunt rules in more than eight years - without success. Read more »
Davies has Quirindi features in his sights
Sydney
Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:31am
Trainer Leon Davies will be out to repeat his 2011 haul when he saddles up two strong feature race chances at the Quirindi Cup meeting. Read more »
Hayes resurgence continues at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:53pm
The reinstatement of the Hayes name among Australia's leading trainers is well underway with another winner at Sandown. Read more »
Hayes fancies his Blue Diamond outsiders
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:47pm
Trainer David Hayes has the best record of any Blue Diamond trainer and he believes he can improve on it at Caulfield. Read more »
Jumping career awaits Mein Schadenfreude
Brisbane
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:49pm
Robert Heathcote believes Mein Schadenfreude can make the grade as a hurdler after his breakthrough win at Doomben. Read more »
Pierro poised for special Farm gallop
Sydney
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:19pm
Crack colt Pierro will have an exhibition gallop between races at Warwick Farm as trainer Gai Waterhouse finalises preparations for his return. Read more »
Lane to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 3:12pm
Former champion apprentice Geoff Lane, a golden boy of Australian racing in the 1950s, is to be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame Read more »
Shinn excited about return to the saddle
Sydney
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:56pm
Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Blake Shinn returns to race riding this week and he is looking forward to making an immediate impact. Read more »
Emotion surrounds Monton's Apollo return
Sydney
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:42pm
There will be mixed emotions for connections of proven stakes performer Monton when he returns in the Apollo Stakes at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Ortensia, Woorim in Plate comebacks
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:39pm
A field of 14 has been declared for the Group One Oakleigh Plate with top sprinters Ortensia and Woorim set to resume in the famous Caulfield sprint. Read more »
All Too Hard, Cup hero headline Futurity
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:17pm
All Too Hard will clash with Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon as he tries for back-to-back Group One wins in the Futurity Stakes. Read more »
Kauto Star to show new skills at Newbury
London
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 11:17am
Fans of jumps legend Kauto Star will be given an insight into his career as a dressage horse when the 13-year-old makes an appearance at Newbury. Read more »
Boss looking to extend championship lead
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 6:34pm
Glen Boss is on track to win the first jockeys' championship of his career and can extend his 17-win lead at Sandown. Read more »
Mrs Onassis confirmed for Oakleigh Plate
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:43pm
An impressive track gallop from Mrs Onassis has convinced trainer Gerald Ryan to give the mare her chance in the Group One Oakleigh Plate. Read more »
Three jockeys fined for betting offences
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:33pm
Jockeys Michelle Payne, Anthony Darmanin and Michael Walker have each been fined $1000 after pleading guilty to betting on thoroughbred races. Read more »
Portelli keeps plans in check for 2YO team
Sydney
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:55pm
Two mares will be at the forefront of Gary Portelli's Warwick Farm team as the trainer tries to build on the momentum created by Rebel Dane. Read more »
Laser Hawk set for Apollo Stakes comeback
Sydney
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:06pm
A minor hoof issue has cleared in time for Group One winner Laser Hawk to take his place against Sydney's weight-for-age stars in the Apollo Stakes. Read more »
McEvoy sticks with Guelph in Diamond
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 3:28pm
Kerrin McEvoy will ride Guelph in the Blue Diamond Stakes, believing the filly is the best equipped of Darley's trio to handle the high-pressure contest. Read more »
Glass Harmonium on Australian Cup path
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 2:56pm
Glass Harmonium returns in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield with Mike Moroney looking for the middle-distance star to establish his autumn credentials. Read more »
Nikolic disqualification reduced on appeal
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 1:29pm
Jockey Danny Nikolic has had his two-year disqualification for threatening Victoria's chief steward reduced. Read more »
Mixed fortunes for Blue Diamond favourites
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 11:56am
Guelph and Miracles Of Life have drawn at opposite ends of the starting gates for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Nicky Henderson outlines Festival squad
London
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:11am
Trainer Nicky Henderson says he doesn't think he can repeat his seven Cheltenham Festival winners but has several leading chances. Read more »
Rachel Alexandra continues to improve
Lexington
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:02am
The condition of champion mare Rachel Alexandra has improved to serious but stable after surgery due to complications from foaling. Read more »
Black Caviar to miss Newmarket
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 February 2013, 8:24am
The William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley is set to be Black Caviar's farewell to Melbourne racing following a decision to miss the Newmarket Hcp. Read more »
Vasil fined $10,000 for treatment breach
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 6:34pm
Trainer Tony Vasil has been fined $10,000 for breaching rules regarding raceday treatment of Classic Elle. Read more »
Apollo Stakes sets the standard for autumn
Sydney
Monday 18 February 2013, 6:17pm
Seven Group winners are among the 14 entries for the Apollo Stakes, a pre-cursor to the Grop One Chipping Norton Stakes Read more »
Brad Rawiller ready for Caulfield return
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 6:02pm
Jockey Brad Rawiller is fit and ready to resume riding at Caulfield after his momentum was halted by a broken bone in his foot. Read more »
Mrs Onassis still in the Oakleigh Plate
Sydney
Monday 18 February 2013, 5:32pm
A final decision on whether Mrs Onassis goes to Melbourne for the Oakleigh Plate will be made after she has a testing galllop at Rosehill. Read more »
Hay List shows he still has winning spirit
Sydney
Monday 18 February 2013, 5:30pm
Hay List has won a barrier trial at Randwick to tick another box in his comeback from injury and illness. Read more »
Theodore and Clarken chasing Diamond glory
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 5:10pm
Stephen Theodore and family friend Daniel Clarken are both chasing the biggest win of their careers as rivals in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »