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All Too Hard and Green Moon in Futurity
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 4:55pm
Brilliant colt All Too Hard and Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon headline nominations for the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Black Caviar nominated for William Reid
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 4:18pm
As expected, Black Caviar has been nominated for the Group One William Reid Stakes which could be the mare's final Melbourne start. Read more »
Darley confirms three runners in Diamond
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 1:07pm
Sheikh Mohammed's Darley has confirmed its three runners in the Blue Diamond, paying late entry fees for Montsegur and Metastasio. Read more »
Tim Clark wins first Hong Kong Group One
Hong Kong
Monday 18 February 2013, 1:02pm
Australian jockey Tim Clark has claimed his first Group One in Hong Kong, guiding the John Size-trained It Has To Be You to victory at Sha Tin. Read more »
Jockey Allan Chau fractures C2
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 6:37pm
Popular Northern Rivers jockey Allan Chau has been diagnosed with a fractured C2 after a fall at Grafton. Read more »
All Too Hard for Futurity and Guineas
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 6:16pm
Black Caviar's younger sibling All Too Hard will attempt back-to-back Group One wins in the Futurity Stakes and the Australian Guineas. Read more »
Villa Verde please trainer in workout
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 5:52pm
Villa Verde has been deposed as favourite for the Golden Slipper but trainer Shaun Dwyer is pleased with her progress. Read more »
Chris Waller could have five in the Apollo
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 5:19pm
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will nominate five horses for the Group Two Apollo Stakes at Warwick Farm. Read more »
David Hayes eyes yet another Blue Diamond
Melbourne
Sunday 17 February 2013, 4:23pm
David Hayes is upbeat about adding to his five Blue Diamond wins, saying his three runners are all over the odds. Read more »
Newmarket an outside chance for Caviar
Melbourne
Sunday 17 February 2013, 3:48pm
The immediate racing future of champion mare Black Caviar will be decided later this week with the Newmarket Handicap one of her options. Read more »
Rachel Alexandra serious but stable
Lexington
Sunday 17 February 2013, 3:28pm
The condition of Rachel Alexandra remains serious but veterinary surgeons are encouraged by her progress as she recovers from surgery. Read more »
Silver Slipper return for Whiskey Allround
Brisbane
Sunday 17 February 2013, 3:25pm
Whiskey Allround's autumn carnival campaign is taking shape as trainer Tony Gollan aims to iron out any kinks in the gelding's racing manners. Read more »
Hay List to run in Randwick barrier trial
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 2:11pm
The comeback of the world's second best sprinter Hay List steps up another gear when he runs in a barrier trial at Randwick. Read more »
Zarkandar cements Champion claims
London
Sunday 17 February 2013, 11:02am
Zarkander firms for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with trainer Paul Nicholls happy with his team heading to the Festival. Read more »
Track record for Australia’s adored Black Caviar
Saturday 16 February 2013, 9:36pm
With 22 wins from 22 starts, including 12 at Group 1 level, it was hard to imagine Black Caviar eclipsing her previous feats. But the great mare went to another level again on Saturday, breaking Special’s 25 year-old 1000m track record at Flemington when winning the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes. Read more »
Dunn suspended but back for Diamond day
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:47pm
Dwayne Dunn has been suspended for seven meetings at Flemington but will be back in time to ride on Blue Diamond Stakes day at Caulfield. Read more »
Caviar praised by beaten jockeys
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:28pm
It was always going to be mission impossible for the jockeys of the horses against Black Caviar and they were full of praise for the undefeated champion. Read more »
Cahill rapt in Boys On Tour
Brisbane
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:14pm
Boys On Tour has had his share of critics in recent years but jockey Michael Cahill believes he is racing in career best form. Read more »
Black Caviar storms back in Lightning win
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:07pm
Champion mare Black Caviar has returned to racing with a spectacular performance to win the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Bennetta steps up again to win
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 5:36pm
Bennetta has capped a big day for owner-breeder George Altomonte at Rosehill with victory in the Light Fingers Stakes. Read more »
Rebel Dane wins Royal Sovereign
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 5:20pm
Rebel Dane has put himself in the picture for Group One autumn goals with a brilliant last-to-first win in the Royal Sovereign Stakes. Read more »
Baster lands stakes double at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 5:19pm
Jockey Stephen Baster has made his mark in his first city meeting back in Melbourne with a stakes double at Flemington including the CS Hayes Stakes. Read more »
Black Caviar better than ever
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 4:44pm
Champion mare Black Caviar has returned to racing with a spectacular performance to win the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Vanity win to Alzora timely for Hayes
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 4:19pm
A first-up win to Alzora was a special result for trainer David Hayes as it came on the same program as a race named after his late father Colin Hayes. Read more »
Overreach new Golden Slipper favourite
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 3:38pm
Gai Waterhouse has the new Golden Slipper favourite in Overreach, winner of the Widden Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Trainer's advice right for Bells Of Troy
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 3:22pm
A patient ride by Craig Newitt made all the difference to Bells Of Troy who upset the favourite in the Hilton Nicholas Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Never Can Tell Slipper bound
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 3:00pm
Anthony Cummings is hoping Never Can Tell can make it all the way to the Golden Slipper after claiming his second win from as many starts. Read more »
Steps In Time wins Breeders Classic
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 2:35pm
Steps In Time has begun her autumn campaign with an all-the-way victory in the Group Two Breeders Classic at Rosehill. Read more »
Dany set for Kilmore Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 2:10pm
Trainer Mick Price got one autumn campaign into motion for Dany The Fox at Flemington but has had a setback with star filly Samaready. Read more »
Casquets in contention for Diamond start
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 1:48pm
A Listed win at Flemington by Casquets in the Talindert Stakes has trainer Mark Kavanagh considering backing the filly up in the $1 million Blue Diamond. Read more »
Rachel Alexandra's condition still serious
Lexington
Saturday 16 February 2013, 9:37am
Rachel Alexandra is reported to be alert as she continues to fight after undergoing surgery following complications from foaling. Read more »
Pierro pleases owner in barrier trial
Sydney
Friday 15 February 2013, 5:57pm
Owner Greg Kolivos is looking forward to racing his colt Pierro throughout the Sydney autumn, starting with the Hobartville Stakes. Read more »
Stackhouse lands five on end
Melbourne
Friday 15 February 2013, 5:38pm
Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has had a big day at Sale, riding five winners on end at the combined odds of more than 4000 to one. Read more »
Urquidez to make presence felt at Rosehill
Sydney
Friday 15 February 2013, 5:12pm
Urquidez is the forgotten horse of the Royal Sovereign Stakes but that suits his trainer Jarrod Austin as he prepares him for an autumn assault. Read more »
Hayes settles on Blue Diamond trio
Melbourne
Friday 15 February 2013, 4:09pm
Only exceptional performances at Flemington by Blue Palace or Great Esteem will convince David Hayes to revise his Blue Diamond plans. Read more »
O'Dea says alley no real help for Fantisha
Brisbane
Friday 15 February 2013, 3:40pm
Trainers normally prefer inside barriers but that isn't the case with Steve O'Dea who would prefer a wide gate for Fantisha at Doomben. Read more »
Ascot return a possibility for Caviar
Melbourne
Friday 15 February 2013, 3:34pm
World champion sprinter Black Caviar has a remote prospect of returning to Royal Ascot to attempt a repeat of her Diamond Jubilee Stakes win of last June. Read more »
Austin fined $5000 for positive swab
Brisbane
Friday 15 February 2013, 1:54pm
Central Queensland trainer Todd Austin has been fined $5000 after Playtime returned a positive swab to an anti-inflammatory after a Rockhampton win. Read more »
Former Australian Mental wins in Dubai
Dubai
Friday 15 February 2013, 7:33am
Australian Group One winner Mental will be aimed at the Golden Shaheen on World Cup night after winning his first start in Dubai. Read more »
Rachel Alexandra in battle for life
Lexington
Friday 15 February 2013, 7:26am
United States champion Rachel Alexandra is in a serious condition after suffering complications while delivering a foal. Read more »
Three jockeys to face stewards over bets
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 7:21pm
Jockeys Michelle Payne, Michael Walker and Anthony Darmanin have been called to answer questions about bets placed in accounts in their names. Read more »
Caviar all the rage - almost
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 6:06pm
Champion mare Black Caviar is expected to make light work of the Lightning Stakes field but a few rogue punters are hoping otherwise. Read more »
Hayes chasing sentimental win
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 6:05pm
Trainer David Hayes says a victory in the Group Three race named after his late father Colin would be every bit as significant as winning a Group One. Read more »
O'Shea to strike early with smart colt
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:22pm
Trainer John O'Shea will chase feature race wins with Group One placegetter Ashokan and high class mare Steps In Time at Rosehill. Read more »
Snowden brings up 1000 wins for Darley
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:18pm
Peter Snowden has trained his 1000th winner for Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation, bringing up the milestone in a maiden race at Gosford. Read more »
Breeders call for government to act
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:02pm
Hunter Valley breeders want mining and exploration licences issued under former minister Ian MacDonald to be suspended. Read more »
Syndication Open Day at Inglis in May
Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:55pm
Inglis will be throwing open the gates at their Newmarket complex on Sunday 5 May for a new Syndication Open Day where prospective investors can view a parade of newly acquired yearlings that are being offered for syndication. Read more »
Early punters keen on Secret Delight
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:31pm
Two outsiders have attracted support from pre-post punters in the Light Fingers Stakes but it is another roughie who will carry the hopes of Gerald Ryan. Read more »
Caviar rivals stake claims for second
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:16pm
As Black Caviar gets ready for win number 23 in the Lightning Stakes, seven rivals are preparing to race each other for second place. Read more »
Boys On Tour ready to deliver on promise
Brisbane
Thursday 14 February 2013, 3:20pm
Patinack Farm believes a record-breaking performance by Boys On Tour last start could be the turning point of his much maligned career. Read more »