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Hvasstan ready for autumn return

Monday 28 January 2013, 3:32pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis recieved a pleasant surprise when he trialled his top-class colt Hvasstan in preparation for an autumn return.  Read more »

Camilleri vindicated by big sale

Monday 28 January 2013, 12:04pm

A Fastnet Rock-Celebria colt sold for $1.975 million was the highlight on day one of the Premier Yearling Sale, where the average rose but the median fell.  Read more »

Hurricane Fly wins Irish Champion Hurdle

Monday 28 January 2013, 11:25am

A third win in the Irish Champion Hurdle has Hurricane Fly primed to win the English equivalent at the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Another international win for Williams

Sunday 27 January 2013, 7:07pm

Australian jockey Craig Williams has claimed another big race, steering Ruud Awakening to victory in the Karaka Million in Auckland.  Read more »

Miracles Of Life all the rage for Diamond

Sunday 27 January 2013, 6:13pm

Fillies Miracles Of Life and Guelph are one-two in betting for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes, Victoria's richest race for juveniles.  Read more »

Unbeaten colt set for return

Sunday 27 January 2013, 5:29pm

Unbeaten colt Rebel Dane begins his quest for autumn Classic riches against older horses at Rosehill.  Read more »

Shamexpress potential excites O'Brien

Sunday 27 January 2013, 4:41pm

Danny O'Brien is preparing to send Shamexpress into battle against Black Caviar in the Lightning Stakes on his way to the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Oaks winner Dear Demi nears a return

Sunday 27 January 2013, 4:09pm

Victorian Oaks winner Dear Demi will have a barrier trial ahead of her scheduled return in the Light Fingers Stakes.  Read more »

Smasher to lift profile

Sunday 27 January 2013, 1:42pm

Robert Heathcote thinks so much of lightly-raced three-year-old Smasher he has entered him for the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington in March.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori looking forward to return

Sunday 27 January 2013, 1:22pm

Frankie Dettori says he misses racing and is looking forward to his return when he finishes a ban for testing positive to a prohibited drug.  Read more »

Russell Baze rides in 50,000th race

Sunday 27 January 2013, 1:21pm

World record holding jockey Russell Baze has notched another milestone, riding in his 50,000th thoroughbred race.  Read more »

Sacre Sprinter still unbeaten over fences

Sunday 27 January 2013, 11:33am

Steeplechase star Sacre Sprinter has recorded his seventh win over fences and is the dominant odds-on favourite for the Champion Chase.  Read more »

Brown outed for nine days over weight

Saturday 26 January 2013, 6:34pm

Jockey Corey Brown has been suspended for weighing in 1.2kg over Kristy Lee's 53kg when the filly finished third in a dead-heat for the minor placing.  Read more »

Le Remas earns a shot at WFA Orr Stakes

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:43pm

A determined win from Le Remas in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield has his trainer eyeing a crack at the Group One C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Glasshouse on agenda for Lucky Luna

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:32pm

Lucky Luna has been troubled by hoof problems for most of his career but maintained his excellent wet-track record by winning the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Shadows In The Sun lights up with win

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:23pm

The chance to qualify for the Caulfield Cup makes a trip to the Mornington Cup an attractive option for Shadows In The Sun's trainer Anthony Cummings.  Read more »

Mickelberg strikes gold for Portelli

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:45pm

Mickelberg has staged a form reversal to win at Warwick Farm, ensuring she keeps her place in trainer Gary Portelli's stable.  Read more »

Autumn carnival aspirations for Shamardani

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:38pm

Trainer Greg Hickman has relied on history to back his judgment of Shamardani, a winner at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Swaffer loses irons but wins city race

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:29pm

Braydn Swaffer won't forget his winning ride aboard Running Vixen at the Sunshine Coast after he lost his riding irons soon after the start of the race.  Read more »

Miracles Of Life firms in Diamond betting

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:15pm

Adelaide filly Miracles Of Life has made a stunning Melbourne debut, winning the Blue Diamond Preview and firming as favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Architect win a perfect tonic for Lawlor

Saturday 26 January 2013, 3:02pm

Architect is on a Group One mission after giving trainer David Lawlor the perfect therapy in his battle with cancer by winning at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Happy Galaxy claims Zeditave Stakes

Saturday 26 January 2013, 2:50pm

Well-bred colt Happy Galaxy has earned an already distinguished family some more black type with his victory in the Zeditave Stakes.  Read more »

Guelph sparkles in Blue Diamond lead-up

Saturday 26 January 2013, 2:07pm

Trainer Peter Snowden's decision to keep Blue Diamond contender Guelph at home has paid dividends with the filly winning at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Williams back with a winner at Caulfield

Saturday 26 January 2013, 1:50pm

Craig Williams marked his return to Melbourne racing for the first time since Sandown Cup day with victory on Summer Gem in the opening race at Caulfield.  Read more »

9 guilty of fixing British horse races

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:12am

Nine people, including three pro footballers, have been banned from British horse racing for their part in fixing races in 2010-11.  Read more »

Classic Elle scratched by stewards

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:45pm

Stewards ordered the scratching of Classic Elle at Moonee Valley after receiving a report from the Compliance Assurance team and interviewing the trainer.  Read more »

Sea Lord takes out Australia Stakes

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:10pm

Sea Lord has continued his unbeaten record at Moonee Valley, taking out the Group Two Australia Stakes in an important win for trainer Stephen Brown.  Read more »

Skytrain wins the Canterbury Classic

Friday 25 January 2013, 9:41pm

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley stable has gained a consolation win with the enigmatic Skytrain in the Canterbury Classic.  Read more »

NZ champion in shock stable switch

Friday 25 January 2013, 8:55pm

Star New Zealand sprinter Mufhasa has been taken out of Stephen McKee's stable by his owner after a career that has netted 10 Group One wins.  Read more »

Group One sprint targets for Shamexpress

Friday 25 January 2013, 8:54pm

Three-year-old Shamexpress has returned with a comfortable win at Moonee Valley on his way to Group One sprint targets including the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Invest starts off on Australian Cup path

Friday 25 January 2013, 5:12pm

Australasian Oaks winner Invest is an outsider for her return to racing at Caulfield as she heads towards the Group One Australian Cup.  Read more »

Ortensia pleases trainer in Scone gallop

Friday 25 January 2013, 4:58pm

Ortensia has stepped up her autumn preparation with a track gallop at Scone but Lightning Stakes plans hinge on a barrier trial.  Read more »

Craig Williams returns with seven rides

Friday 25 January 2013, 4:07pm

Craig Williams makes his return to Melbourne racing with seven rides at Caulfield as his international wandering goes on hold for a few months.  Read more »

Donna Madeira primed for Diamond Preview

Friday 25 January 2013, 3:55pm

Speed, maturity and fitness should be more than enough to compensate for a step up in class for Donna Madeira at Caulfield.  Read more »

Heavy Coast track ideal for Double Impact

Friday 25 January 2013, 3:32pm

Double Impact's reputation as a superior wet-tracker will see him challenge Fillydelphia for favouritism in the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Birthday boy Schofield chasing Cup victory

Friday 25 January 2013, 3:08pm

Glyn Schofield is in celebration mode and he is hoping the festivities continue with Carry Me Bluey in the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

From Russia with a love of horses

Friday 25 January 2013, 2:12pm

Bob Onikul grew up on the other side of the world but there will be no prouder trainer at Warwick Farm if he can win the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

The changing face of Australian racing

Friday 25 January 2013, 2:05pm

Australian racing offers something for people of all heritages, including a chance to win the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

Weather forecast raises Cheltenham hopes

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:55am

A forecast for temperatures above freezing has Cheltenham officials confident of holding their Trials Day meeting.  Read more »

Caulfield test for in-form British General

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:53pm

British General can earn a shot at the C F Orr Stakes if he continues his winning streak in the Listed John Dillion Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Favourite withdrawn from Canterbury sprint

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:48pm

A swollen testicle has forced the withdrawal of Sessions from the Canterbury Classic, paving the way for horses like Territory and Whitefriars to figure.  Read more »

Cups pedigrees to the fore at Seymour

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:43pm

The pedigree pages of two winners at a country Victorian meeting have revealed close connections to a couple of Australia's best-loved racemares.  Read more »

Undeniably out to continue career revival

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:41pm

Undeniably heads to Moonee Valley for the Group Two Australia Stakes attempting to go one better on his 2011 result.  Read more »

Sydney filly in Caulfield black-type bid

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:32pm

She is still in the mix for a start in Victoria's premier juvenile race but Swing's Vote main mission in Melbourne is to snare some black type.  Read more »

New Bloodstock.com.au Syndications Site Launches!

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:28pm

Bloodstock.com.au announced the launch of its innovative new comprehensive syndication section. The site will make syndicating horses and buying shares easier than ever.  Read more »

Cup clash for Waterhouse foursome

Thursday 24 January 2013, 4:26pm

Gai Waterhouse will be represented by more than a quarter of the field with four runners in the feature race at Warwick Farm on Australia Day.  Read more »

More Joyous set for Randwick trial return

Thursday 24 January 2013, 4:02pm

Glamour mare More Joyous is set to step up her autumn carnival preparations with a barrier trial at her home track.  Read more »

Frankel's brother well beaten on debut

Thursday 24 January 2013, 3:45pm

A half brother to racing superstar Frankel has failed to make an impression when facing the starter for the first time.  Read more »

Fillydelphia on target for Sunshine Coast

Thursday 24 January 2013, 3:01pm

Fillydelphia's headstrong nature has caused trainer Robert Heathcote some headaches but he believes she is in prime condition for the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Canberra trainer tackles three venues

Thursday 24 January 2013, 1:20pm

Canberra trainer Matthew Dale has runners at Canberra, Canterbury and Moonee Valley on the same day, with winning hopes at all three tracks.  Read more »