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Annenberg chasing black type in Talindert

Thursday 14 February 2013, 3:01pm

A pleasing debut at Moonee Valley has trainer Pat Carey upbeat about the prospects of Annenberg who remains in the mix for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Loutrel to get campaign back on track

Thursday 14 February 2013, 2:51pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is keen for Loutrel to make amends for his debut failure when the two-year-old runs in the Canonbury Stakes.  Read more »

Patience paying off with Revengeful

Thursday 14 February 2013, 12:02pm

Hall of Fame trainer John Hawkes has taken a patient approach with Revengeful who is poised to chase his second successive win at Goulburn.  Read more »

Black Caviar to be a positive influence

Thursday 14 February 2013, 11:57am

Black Caviar's return to racing will help put a positive spin on Australian sport in the wake of revelations of drug-taking, her trainer says.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux a possibility for Dubai

Thursday 14 February 2013, 9:48am

Ed Dunlop has outlined plans for international Group One winner Red Cadeaux and new stable acquisition Unbridled Comman who is Cox Plate bound.  Read more »

Sir Henry Cecil ready for new season

Thursday 14 February 2013, 7:41am

Frankel's trainer Sir Henry Cecil says his health has improved and he is looking forward to the new season.  Read more »

Jockey complains of treatment from trainer

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:42pm

Trainer Troy Portelli is under investigation after jockey Dean Holland complained about his demeanour and behaviour towards him at Mornington.  Read more »

Stewards grill McDonald over ride

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:21pm

James McDonald has been told to exercise better judgment in future after stewards questioned him at length over one of his rides at Canterbury.  Read more »

Royal Jester on best behaviour at Farm

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:19pm

Royal Jester has a history of staging rodeo exhibitions but was on his best behaviour at Eagle Farm when he scored a breakthrough win in the Timeform Handicap.  Read more »

Hippopus bound for better things

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:18pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Hippopus underlined his staying potential with a dashing win at Canterbury, aided by a brilliant Jim Cassidy ride.  Read more »

Lightning stepping stone for Shamexpress

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:54pm

Glen Boss got a look at Black Caviar in her recent exhibition gallop and knows he's virtually racing for second on Shamexpress in the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Unbeaten colt poised for Aussie debut

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:40pm

Chris Waller is heading into the Royal Sovereign Stakes with unbeaten New Zealand Sacred Falls who has adapted well to Sydney.  Read more »

Tuscan Fire earns Caulfield Cup entry

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:16pm

Rejuvenated stayer Tuscan Fire has collected a Group win and earned a start in the Caulfield Cup with his Mornington Cup victory.  Read more »

Casquets could earn Diamond berth

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:06pm

Mark Kavanagh says a shot at the Blue Diamond is a possibility for Casquets depending on how the filly performs in the Talindert Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Black Cash back a winner after illness

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 4:57pm

Months of devoted care and perseverance by trainer Kelly Doughty paid off when Black Cash was back in the winners' circle at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Jenny Duggan wins apprentices race

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 4:50pm

Leading apprentice Jenny Duggan has steered Burbero to victory at Canterbury to give trainer Bjorn Baker a two state double.  Read more »

Stackhouse wins Hareeba on Jolie Blonde

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 4:34pm

Daniel Stackhouse has claimed his second stakes win in four days with victory aboard Jolie Bay in the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

Sydney filly claims top Vic 2yo race

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 3:50pm

Sydney filly Twilight Royale has claimed her second Inglis bonus race with a solid victory in the Inglis Premier at Mornington.  Read more »

Crack A Roadie to be OK for Diamond

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 3:43pm

Stephen Theodore was forced to scratch Crack A Roadie from the Inglis Premier after he got cast in his box but says the colt will be ready for the Blue Diamond.  Read more »

Nicholls keen on Tidal's National claims

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 12:33pm

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls is pleased with the 74.5 kilogram topweight given to Tidal Bay for the Grand National.  Read more »

Kinane in line for Aintree repeat

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 12:21pm

Retired jockey Mick Kinane will be aiming to win the Legends Charity race for the second time on Grand National day.  Read more »

Seven to oppose Black Caviar in Lightning

Wednesday 13 February 2013, 11:32am

A field of eight has been declared for the Lightning Stakes featuring the return of champion Black Caviar at Flemington.  Read more »

Shoot Out primed for return

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 6:24pm

Trainer Chris Waller has no concerns about Shoot Out missing a barrier trial cancelled due to rain and has given him a solid gallop instead.  Read more »

Derby prospect Vadashan to be shared

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:22pm

A group of young racing enthusiasts will share in the ownership of Australian Derby candidate Vadashan.  Read more »

Sacred Falls set for first Sydney start

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:16pm

Unbeaten New Zealand colt Sacred Falls will have his first Australian test in the Royal Sovereign Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Moonee Valley planning for Black Caviar

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:13pm

The Moonee Valley Racing Club is planning a special race night if champion mare Black Caviar runs in its feature autumn sprint, the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Snowden looks at WFA targets for Epaulette

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:11pm

Epaulette won't be seen until later in the Sydney autumn with Peter Snowden looking at weight-for-age races like the TJ Smith and All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Award Season gets a run in Mornington Cup

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 4:05pm

The scratching of Dame Claire has paved the way for up-and-coming stayer Award Season to gain a start in the Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Moody looking for Lightning trifecta

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 4:01pm

Trainer Peter Moody will be responsible for both the quality and the quantity in the Lightning Stakes with three runners including Black Caviar.  Read more »

Bella Rossie to run at Canterbury

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 3:47pm

Trainer Gary Portelli will take the easiest path to stakes level with Bella Rossie and run her in a benchmark race at Canterbury.  Read more »

Albrecht needs to bounce back: Snowden

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 3:44pm

Peter Snowden is looking for Albrecht to bounce back in the CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington after a disappointing first-up showing in Melbourne.  Read more »

Black Caviar of old to run at Flemington

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 1:41pm

Trainer Peter Moody says racegoers will see the Black Caviar of old when she runs in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Cheltenham Gold Cup loses two attractions

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 12:35pm

Sizing Europe is officially out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Flemenstar is in doubt for the Festival with a lung infection.  Read more »

Three Bridges Thoroughbred Melbourne Premier Yearling Parade

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 10:16am

A sensational draft of 27 yearlings including  Read more »

Frankel set to begin stallion duties

Tuesday 12 February 2013, 8:53am

Superstar Frankel is getting ready to serve some of the world's best mares as he embarks on his first season at stud.  Read more »

Pierro to trial again on Friday

Monday 11 February 2013, 5:43pm

New Zealander It's A Dundeel will step up preparations for the Australian Derby with a barrier trial test against Pierro.  Read more »

Dear Demi begins Oaks campaign

Monday 11 February 2013, 5:40pm

Clarry Conners is confident Oaks winner Dear Demi can pick up where she left off but admits her stablemate Satin Shoes will battle against Black Caviar.  Read more »

Napayshini to begin Slipper countdown

Monday 11 February 2013, 5:10pm

The Golden Slipper dream will take a step closer to reality if Napayshini can live up to expectations in the Canonbury Stakes.  Read more »

Scratchings may hold Mornington key

Monday 11 February 2013, 5:05pm

Award Season and Angola who are emergency acceptors, could prove hard to beat if they gain a run in the Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Black Caviar set for Melbourne finale

Monday 11 February 2013, 5:04pm

World champion mare Black Caviar will at least have some opposition when she farewells Melbourne in the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Racing an example to other sports

Monday 11 February 2013, 4:52pm

Victoria's peak horseracing body says other sports should look to its example in their bid to improve integrity following the ACC investigation.  Read more »

Tax Benefits of Owning a Racehorse

Monday 11 February 2013, 12:53pm

As any horse owner will tell you, there is possibly no greater joy than seeing your horse winning and sharing that joy with your fellow co-owners.  Read more »

Youthful Jack cracks $1 million barrier

Sunday 10 February 2013, 6:26pm

A victory in the Listed Thomas Lyons Stakes at Hobart has lifted Taree galloper Youthful Jack past $1 million prize money.  Read more »

Boss and Weir combine for Hobart Cup win

Sunday 10 February 2013, 6:11pm

Glen Boss has claimed his first Hobart Cup and trainer Darren Weir his fourth with the strong performance of Hurdy Gurdy Man in the Group Three feature.  Read more »

Symons back on Hosting at Flemington

Sunday 10 February 2013, 5:49pm

Chris Symons will renew his association with three-year-old Hosting in the CS Hayes Stakes with Craig Williams opting to ride another horse.  Read more »

Hay List comeback gathers momentum

Sunday 10 February 2013, 5:31pm

Hay List's comeback from injury has stepped up another notch with the giant sprinter being given a testing workout between races at Gosford.  Read more »

Green Roller wins Strutt Stakes

Sunday 10 February 2013, 5:06pm

The David Hayes-trained Green Roller has wont the Listed Strutt Stakes in Hobart and will head to the Tasmanian Oaks and possibly Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Red Tracer to return in Breeders Classic

Sunday 10 February 2013, 4:37pm

Chris Waller-trained stablemates Red Tracer and Nocturnelle will to battle against each other in the Breeders' Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

Facile Tigre primed for Oakleigh Plate

Sunday 10 February 2013, 3:38pm

Facile Tigre is on target for another tilt at the Oakleigh Plate and is in the best shape of his career according to trainer Jason McLachlan.  Read more »

One more Melbourne run for All Too Hard

Sunday 10 February 2013, 3:30pm

Star colt All Too Hard is likely to have only one more Melbourne run before his Sydney autumn campaign and a trip to Europe.  Read more »