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Woorim on target for Oakleigh Plate
Brisbane
Saturday 2 February 2013, 2:04pm
Woorim's Oakleigh Plate title defence is taking shape with the gelding pleasing his trainer Robert Heathcote in an exhibition gallop at Doomben. Read more »
Winta Chiller gives Pecora first city win
Melbourne
Saturday 2 February 2013, 2:01pm
Home-bred filly Winta Chiller has provided Ross Pecora with his first city success as a trainer with a strong performance at Caulfield. Read more »
Sizing Europe bids for Cottage repeat
London
Saturday 2 February 2013, 7:25am
Leading Cheltenham Festival contender Sizing Europe will bid to win his second Cottage Chase at Punchestown. Read more »
Murray up for Rosehill challenge
Sydney
Friday 1 February 2013, 6:03pm
After recovering from a serious knee injury apprentice jockey Rachael Murray is relishing being back in the saddle. Read more »
Rosehill test for Court Connection
Sydney
Friday 1 February 2013, 5:12pm
Court Connection and Iking will bid to make Danny Williams' trip from Goulburn to Sydney worthwhile when they run at Rosehill. Read more »
Dany has a Doncaster dream
Melbourne
Friday 1 February 2013, 4:36pm
A Doncaster Mile start is a dream that could take on some reality for connections of Dany The Fox after he runs at Caulfield. Read more »
Shamus Award out to earn Diamond berth
Melbourne
Friday 1 February 2013, 3:50pm
Shamus Award is out to press his claims for a Blue Diamond Stakes start when he resumes in the Listed Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Sapphire Coast stepping stone to Rosehil
Sydney
Friday 1 February 2013, 3:38pm
South Coast trainer Luke Pepper has high ambitions for Freetoair is che can win the Town Plate at the Sapphire Coast. Read more »
Barrier ideal for General Exhibit
Brisbane
Friday 1 February 2013, 3:33pm
Helen Page received a pleasant surprise when General Exhibit drew a favourable barrier for the Channel Seven Handicap at Doomben. Read more »
All Too Hard wins jumpout at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 1 February 2013, 3:27pm
Caulfield Guineas winner All Too Hard has won a jumpout at Flemington ahead of his anticipated return to racing in the Group One C F Orr Stakes. Read more »
Black Caviar returns to the track
Melbourne
Friday 1 February 2013, 3:20pm
World champion sprinter Black Caviar makes her first public appearance since returning from England when she gallops at Caulfield. Read more »
Minimum penalties announced for offences
Sydney
Friday 1 February 2013, 12:08am
The Australian Racing Board has announced minimum penalties for a range of integrity offences from tubing horses to jockeys betting. Read more »
Cummings' dilemma over Diamond Earth
Melbourne
Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:48pm
Trainer Anthony Cummings is tossing up whether to start his smart filly Diamond Earth at Moonee Valley or Caulfield this weekend. Read more »
Sad end for Group One winner Eagle Falls
Melbourne
Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:21pm
Group One winner Eagle Falls has been euthanased after breaking down during trackwork at David Hayes' Euroa property. Read more »
Guide to Black Caviar celebrations
Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:14pm
Guide to Black Caviar celebrations Read more »
Black Caviar returns to Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:07pm
Black Caviar will make a rare public appearance with an exhibition gallop between races at her home track of Caulfield. Read more »
Sessions undergoes surgery
Sydney
Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:38pm
A week after his withdrawal from the Canterbury Classic, Sessions has had surgery to remove a testicle. Read more »
Group One goal for Albrecht
Melbourne
Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:37pm
Albrecht will step out for his Melbourne debut in the Manfred Stakes, kicking off a campaign aimed at the Group One Australian Guineas. Read more »
Stakes goal for Amalfi Dreams
Brisbane
Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:26pm
Amalfi Dreams will earn black type recognition if she wins the Nudgee Quality, and vindicate a decision by her owners to delay a stud career. Read more »
Pride banking on filly to overcome hurdles
Sydney
Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:09pm
A crack at stakes company awaits emerging filly Unimpeachable if she can continue on her winning way at Rosehill. Read more »
First Command closes in on $1 million
Melbourne
Thursday 31 January 2013, 3:59pm
A shot at a major Melbourne sprint and financial prestige will be the rewards for smart sprinter First Command if he wins at Caulfield. Read more »
Hay List enjoys a day out
Sydney
Thursday 31 January 2013, 3:37pm
Top sprinter Hay List has been the star attraction at Wyong where he has stretched his legs in a leisurely exhibition gallop. Read more »
Holt suspended for a month over fall
Brisbane
Thursday 31 January 2013, 2:52pm
Stewards have suspended apprentice Aidan Holt for careless riding in relation to a fall at the Gold Coast which left three jockeys in hospital Read more »
Retrial sought in Karakatsanis case
Melbourne
Thursday 31 January 2013, 12:17pm
Sydney trainer Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony will seek a retrial following their disqualifications for allegedly intending to stomach tube a horse. Read more »
Godbolt keen on city challenge for filly
Sydney
Thursday 31 January 2013, 11:30am
Port Macquarie-based trainer Neil Godbolt says the recent wet weather hasn't impacted on filly Al Nova's preparation for a race at Rosehill. Read more »
Ortensia to trial on Tuesday
Sydney
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 6:21pm
Triple Group One winner Ortensia will use a barrier trial at Rosehill to step up preparations for a likely clash with Black Caviar. Read more »
Diamond hopes to press claims
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 6:02pm
Eight entrants in the Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield are among the 49 youngsters paid up for the Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »
Said Com set to star at Rosehill
Sydney
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 5:49pm
Chris Waller will take a slightly different approach to the autumn with proven Group performer Said Com, who heads a strong team for him at Rosehill. Read more »
Avoid Lightning fresh for Caulfield sprint
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 5:29pm
A Listed race at Caulfield will determine the autumn path for talented South Australian mare Avoid Lightning. Read more »
Mixed fortunes for Cassidy at Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 5:10pm
Gallinari gave Larry Cassidy some cause for celebration at Eagle Farm after he lost two arguments in the stewards' room earlier in the day. Read more »
Symons back riding this weekend
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 4:43pm
Popular jockey Chris Symons makes his return from a broken foot with three rides for leading South Australian trainer Tony McEvoy at Morphettville. Read more »
Election to impact on Sydney spring races
Sydney
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 4:29pm
Race programmers may have to do some tweaking to the proposed schedule this spring in light of the announcement of a September federal election. Read more »
Better Than Ready "soft" for Sydney return
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 4:06pm
Better Than Ready will resume at Rosehill provided the track is no worse than slow as trainer Kelly Schweida eyes Group One targets for the colt. Read more »
My Quest For Peace to miss autumn
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 3:58pm
Imported galloper My Quest For Peace, an Australian Cup hopeful, has succumbed to a lung infection and will miss the autumn. Read more »
Hogan toppled after 31 years on top
Auckland
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 6:23pm
Curraghmore Stud has become the leading seller at the Karaka Premier Sale, ending a 31-year streak at the top for Cambridge Stud. Read more »
No Newmarket for Hay List
Sydney
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:55pm
Trainer John McNair says there is no chance of comeback sprinter Hay List defending his Newmarket Handicap title. Read more »
Manfred return for untapped Hosting
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:51pm
Greg Eurell will give three-year-old Hosting the chance to prove himself during the autumn with feature races in Melbourne and Sydney in the pipeline. Read more »
Wet track no problem for Taxmeifyoucan
Sydney
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:49pm
Rebel Dane will not run at Rosehill but a wet track holds no fears for trainer Greg Hickman who will send Taxmeifyoucan to the races. Read more »
Barakey wins Perth trial
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:45pm
Star Perth sprinter Barakey showed he was in top form ahead of his planned trip to Melbourne, winning a barrier trial at Belmont. Read more »
Englebrecht escapes the coal
Sydney
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:44pm
Trainer Jeff Englebrecht has moved his stable from Muswellbrook to Wyong after selling his property to coal miner Mt Arthur Coal. Read more »
Crack A Roadie on target for Diamond
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:33pm
One of the leading Blue Diamond contenders, Crack A Roadie, has continued his build up to the autumn with a pleasing hitout against older horses. Read more »
Samaready dazzles in trial
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:07pm
Blue Diamond Stakes winner Samaready has shown in a trial at Caulfield she is over the troubles that cost her a spring campaign. Read more »
Top mainland stables enter Hobart Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 3:26pm
The first leg of Tasmania's major racing double, the Hobart Cup, has attracted entries from Sydney and Melbourne Read more »
New sale king pays tribute to Sir Patrick
Auckland
Tuesday 29 January 2013, 3:19pm
Curraghmore Stud has ended a 31-year streak by Cambridge Stud to become the leading seller at New Zealand's Premier Yearling Sale. Read more »
Trainer wins his own Mornington race
Melbourne
Monday 28 January 2013, 5:34pm
Trainer Brett Scott has been rewarded for his generosity when he won a race he sponsors at Mornington with Verification. Read more »
Ryan to unveil another Snitzel youngster
Sydney
Monday 28 January 2013, 5:12pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is excited about the prospects of El Sasso but is unsure how the colt will handle a wet track. Read more »
Moody to sort through Diamond team
Melbourne
Monday 28 January 2013, 4:58pm
Trainer Peter Moody will sort through some more Blue Diamond candidates in jumpouts at Caulfield on Tuesday. Read more »
Half-sister to Fix sells for $800,000
Auckland
Monday 28 January 2013, 4:17pm
A half-sister to Filly of the Year series leader Fix was sold to Alan Bell for $800,000, the best price for a filly early on day one at Karaka. Read more »
Trainer under investigation after raid
Melbourne
Monday 28 January 2013, 4:06pm
Mornington trainer Nathan McPherson is under investigation from stewards after a raid on his stables led to suspicions he had treated a horse due to race. Read more »
Barrier trials rescheduled due to rain
Sydney
Monday 28 January 2013, 3:48pm
Autumn Group One stars including More Joyous have had their barrier trials delayed by rain in Sydney. Read more »