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Small Zeditave field not ideal for Rusambo

Thursday 24 January 2013, 1:12pm

Darley's Melbourne stable foreman Paul Snowden believes a small field in the Zeditave Stakes isn't ideal for the resuming Rusambo.  Read more »

Williams outlines bold plans for Katenko

Thursday 24 January 2013, 12:10pm

Two of Britain's biggest jumps races, the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are on the radar for promising chaser Katenko.  Read more »

McCririck starts legal proceedings

Thursday 24 January 2013, 11:53am

John McCririck, one of several British racing personalities dropped from Channel 4's thoroughbred coverage, has started legal action over his sacking.  Read more »

Nikolic's online account won $60,000

Thursday 24 January 2013, 12:20am

Disgraced jockey Danny Nikolic had a secret online account that won $60,000 on an allegedly fixed race in 2011, it has been revealed.  Read more »

Butler and Meagher combine for Doomben win

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 5:44pm

Apprentice Ash Butler wasted no time posting a winner for new boss John Meagher aboard Rose Of Kentucky at Doomben.  Read more »

Derby winner to return to form in Cup

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:59pm

A good barrier draw and a rise in distance could help Shadows In The Sun break a 20-month absence from the winners' list.  Read more »

Unbeaten youngsters to clash in Preview

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:48pm

Miracles Of Life, the reigning Blue Diamond favourite, is among a host of unbeaten juveniles set to clash at Caulfield.  Read more »

Emerging sprinter poised for stakes test

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:31pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is still weighing up his options for emerging sprinter Sessions with a start in the Canterbury Classic among them.  Read more »

Pinwheel to show class in Australia Stakes

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:22pm

Pinwheel's experience in top company gives assistant trainer Paul Snowden confidence the sprinter can take out the Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Police reject racing squad call

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:13pm

Victoria Police has rejected a call by racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna for the re-establishment of the police racing squad.  Read more »

High hopes for Ocean Park half-brother

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 3:18pm

A half-brother by Pins to Cox Plate winner Ocean Park is one of the highest-profile yearlings up for auction at the Karaka Premier Sale.  Read more »

Racing for a younger crowd

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 2:26pm

A group of young racing enthusiasts is determined that the next generation of racegoers understands and embraces the sport of kings.  Read more »

Inquiry says Vic racing clean

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 11:06am

Victoria's racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna has found no evidence of systemic race fixing in the state, but has called for changes.  Read more »

Minaj out of Karaka Million

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:55am

Australian filly Minaj has been ruled out of the Karaka Million in New Zealand, robbing trainer Anthony Freedman of the chance for a second win.  Read more »

Cheltenham strives to save Trials

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:17am

Snow is threatening the vital Trials day at Cheltenham with officials granted permission to postpone the meeting 24 hours if necessary.  Read more »

Harry The Viking set for Grand National

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:03am

Harry The Viking is set to represent Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the Grand National at Aintree.  Read more »

Ferguson's horse set for Grand National

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 3:21am

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to have a runner in the Grand National, with Harry The Viking being entered by trainer Paul Nicholls.  Read more »

Black Caviar steps at in style at Sandown

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 6:26pm

Racing superstar Black Caviar satisfied trainer Peter Moody she is on target for a return to racing next month with a jump-out at Sandown.  Read more »

Black Caviar among Newmarket nominations

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:57pm

Champion Black Caviar has been nominated for the Group One Newmarket Handicap with weights for the sprint released next month.  Read more »

Stojakovic keeps ride on Miracles Of Life

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:34pm

Apprentice Lauren Stojakovic is thrilled to get the chance to continue her association with unbeaten filly Miracles Of Life in the Blue Diamond Preview.  Read more »

Berry reunites with Unanimously in Classic

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:04pm

Trainer Matthew Dale is relying on a proven horse and jockey combination to deliver another Canterbury Classic triumph.  Read more »

Bowman booking a bonus for Deceiver

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 3:27pm

Country-trained Deceiver blew his rivals off the track at Flemington but he is likely to be switched to Sydney for his next run at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Karakatsanises found guilty by RAD Board

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 3:17pm

Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony have been found guilty over the alleged attempt to stomach tube Howmuchdoyouloveme before a Flemington race.  Read more »

Con and Tony Karakatsanis found guilty

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 1:27pm

Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony have been found guilty of breaching raceday procedures involving the top sprinter Howmuchdoyouloveme.  Read more »

Nothing To Lose is Proven

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 12:47pm

Nothing To Lose is the ultra consistent stallion who just keeps producing winners.  Read more »

Valley specialist earns shot at Group Two

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 11:31am

Moonee Valley specialist Sea Lord will have his biggest test yet at the track where he is unbeaten when he runs in the Group Two Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Cheltenham officials on weather watch

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 11:14am

An important lead-up meeting to the Cheltenham Festival remains in doubt with little improvement expected in Britain's freezing weather.  Read more »

Nicholls hoping for weather improvement

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 10:46am

Trainer Paul Nicholls is hoping Britain's cold snap ends soon so he can finalise preparations for his Cheltenham Festival team.  Read more »

Monbeg Dude a good buy for Tindall

Monday 21 January 2013, 10:07pm

A horse accidentally bought at auction by former England rugby star Mike Tindall has won the Welsh Grand National.  Read more »

Baster sacked by Singapore Turf Club

Monday 21 January 2013, 7:52pm

Australian jockey Stephen Baster has been sacked by the Singapore Turf Club which has given no reason for withdrawing his licence.  Read more »

Melito's little brother in barrier trial

Monday 21 January 2013, 5:59pm

Galeforce Ten, a full brother to former top-class racemare Melito, is set to step out in public for the first time in a Rosehill barrier trial.  Read more »

Yarra Valley track cleared for racing

Monday 21 January 2013, 5:43pm

Victorian provincial racetrack Yarra Valley has been given the seal of approval for racing after 12 barrier trials were held without incident.  Read more »

Norm Hilton excited about new venture

Monday 21 January 2013, 5:10pm

Carry Me Bluey will be Norm Hilton's first runner from his Newcastle stable when he competes in the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

Karakatsanis verdict imminent

Monday 21 January 2013, 4:39pm

A decision in the case against Sydney trainer Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony is imminent following the conclusion of evidence to a disciplinary panel.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel out of Sydney carnival

Monday 21 January 2013, 3:43pm

Commanding Jewel, a leading contender for autumn carnival riches, has had her campaign aborted because of a minor injury.  Read more »

Diamond favourites entered for Caulfield

Monday 21 January 2013, 3:34pm

Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Miracles Of Life is among the entries for the Fillies Preview at Caulfield.  Read more »

Revisionism undermines Frankel rating

Monday 21 January 2013, 1:28pm

Frankel has been rated the best racehorse of all time but his status has come at the expense of revered champions Dancing Brave and Shergar.  Read more »

Weather tightens its grip on UK racing

Monday 21 January 2013, 12:44pm

Racing in Britain has come to a standstill with major racetracks covered in snow as a cold snap shows no sign of ending.  Read more »

Bi-carb spike prompts tests

Sunday 20 January 2013, 6:55pm

An elevated reading in a TCO2 screening test and a betting move led to the impounding of two racehorses at Flemington, says chief steward Terry Bailey  Read more »

Michelle Payne third on return

Sunday 20 January 2013, 6:40pm

Jockey Michelle Payne has finished third on Fieldmaster in the Summer Cup in Hobart, her first ride back from serious injury.  Read more »

Waterhouse trio for Australia Day Cup

Sunday 20 January 2013, 5:19pm

Gai Waterhouse and Chris Waller could each have three runners in the Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Metastasio to earn her way to Blue Diamond

Sunday 20 January 2013, 5:02pm

Precocious filly Metastasio will have to earn her way to the Blue Diamond Stakes and justify a late entry fee.  Read more »

Sydney unlikely yet for Final Touch

Sunday 20 January 2013, 4:56pm

Final Touch is likely to do her remaining racing for the season at home after her Telegraph Handicap win.  Read more »

Canterbury Stakes return for Solzhenitsyn

Sunday 20 January 2013, 3:31pm

Group One winner Solzhenitsyn will embark on a Doncaster Mile mission starting with the Canterbury Stakes.  Read more »

Circle Of Power collapses and dies

Saturday 19 January 2013, 6:41pm

Apprentice Blake Spriggs has jumped clear and escaped injury as Circle Of Power suffered what appeared to be a heart attack at Rosehill.  Read more »

Dann to aim Tukiyo at Qld winter carnival

Saturday 19 January 2013, 6:09pm

Despite being the least experienced runner in the Channel Seven Handicap, Tukiyo kept her unbeaten record intact and earned a winter carnival campaign.  Read more »

Marseille Roulette wins 2YO Inglis Classic

Saturday 19 January 2013, 5:15pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Marseille Roulette has survived a protest to be declared the winner of the $250,000 Inglis Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

First Command repeats Kensington victory

Saturday 19 January 2013, 4:38pm

Veteran sprinter First Command has repeated his victory of 12 months ago in the Kensington Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Red Inca to be set for Australian Guineas

Saturday 19 January 2013, 4:19pm

Promising three-year-old Red Inca will be given his chance in the Group One Australian Guineas after scoring at Flemington.  Read more »

Rosehill winner Campania in Oaks frame

Saturday 19 January 2013, 4:11pm

The Australian Oaks is the ambitious aim for Rosehill winner Campania, a George Altomonte home-bred trained by Garry Frazer.  Read more »