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Consolation win for Dalton at Eagle Farm

Saturday 19 January 2013, 3:40pm

Lack of prize money caused Dalton to miss the Magic Millions but he provided the Hawkes family training partnership with a consolation win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Mare shows rivals a clean pair of heels

Saturday 19 January 2013, 3:27pm

The Brisbane winter carnival is the likely aim for She's Clean who has claimed her fifth win from 12 starts at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wandering Goldslick wins for new stable

Saturday 19 January 2013, 3:01pm

Former Queensland mare Goldslick has won races for three different trainers, the latest of them Mick Kent who saddled her at Flemington.  Read more »

Ryan produces another Snitzel to win

Saturday 19 January 2013, 2:30pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan's affinity with the progeny of Snitzel has continued at Rosehill with Centrepet adding her name to the city winners' list.  Read more »

Darley produces another Diamond chance

Saturday 19 January 2013, 1:48pm

The powerful Darley stable unearthed yet another leading two-year-old prospect when Metastasio won the Nursery Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Snow causes more havoc to British racing

Saturday 19 January 2013, 12:29pm

Britain's big freeze has caused further disruption to British racing with meetings cancelled and important races rescheduled.  Read more »

BHA panel concludes Heffernan hearing

Saturday 19 January 2013, 12:22pm

A British Horseracing Authority inquiry involving a jockey who recently rode in Australia and eight unlicensed individuals has ended in London.  Read more »

Heatwave puts paid to Gosford race meeting

Friday 18 January 2013, 5:59pm

A NSW race meeting programmed to attract a holiday crowd of racegoers has been called off because of extreme heat.  Read more »

Laser Hawk attracts Doncaster Mile support

Friday 18 January 2013, 5:21pm

Laser Hawk, a horse who has been off the scene since last year's Sydney autumn carnival, has been the subject of early Doncaster Mile support.  Read more »

Hunter escapes charges in Oliver scandal

Friday 18 January 2013, 4:01pm

The man who accepted the bet that has cost Damien Oliver a 10-month disqualification will not be charged with any offence.  Read more »

Classic role reversal for Direct Charge

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:57pm

Trainer Robbie Laing says the biggest asset for Direct Charge is his speed and the colt will be ridden close to the pace in the $250,000 Inglis Classic.  Read more »

Schofield after Classic win and title lead

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:55pm

Glyn Schofield will be hoping his pick-up ride in the Inglis Classic will help his chances of regaining the lead in the Sydney jockeys' title at Rosehill.  Read more »

King's A Star trainer surprised at odds

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:48pm

Trainer Mark Loft is confident his horse is fit, happy and well and good enough to run a big race at long odds at Flemington.  Read more »

Kelso eyes Sydney campaign for Xanadu

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:35pm

The Telegraph Handicap at Trentham is the first step in a campaign which could take top mare Xanadu to the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Girls Go For Gold

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:28pm

Congratulations to the winning connections of Arrested for Speed and Pygmy Hunter! These girls produced stylish wins at Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park races yesterday.  Read more »

Ocean Park set to trial at Ellerslie

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:25pm

Ocean Park will trial between races on New Zealand's richest race day for a 2013 campaign which could take in Dubai, Ireland and England.  Read more »

Lyons wants to uphold family tradition

Friday 18 January 2013, 2:42pm

James Lyons has forged a successful career in real estate but wants to pursue his passion of training horses and follow in some famous family footsteps.  Read more »

Two Inglis Classic chances to enhance proud stud record

Friday 18 January 2013, 12:23pm

Emirates Park has a strong chance of enhancing its enviable reputation for breeding and selling Inglis sales-related feature race winners when Racingfor Diamonds and Snappy Diamond take their place in Saturday's $250,000 Inglis Classic (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens.   Read more »

UK freeze puts race meetings in doubt

Friday 18 January 2013, 11:39am

Turf racing is under threat as freezing weather hits the UK, putting a host of meetings on the doubtful list.  Read more »

Scudamore faced with Gold Cup poser

Friday 18 January 2013, 10:51am

Tom Scudamore is in the running for three possible Cheltenham Gold Cup mounts, including Grands Crus for his boss David Piper.  Read more »

Black Caviar to gallop at Caulfield

Thursday 17 January 2013, 5:43pm

Champion Black Caviar will have a public gallop at Caulfield ahead of her scheduled return in the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Derby winner to kick off in Melbourne

Thursday 17 January 2013, 5:43pm

Fiveandahalfstar is set to return to the scene of his greatest triumph with the Group One Australian Cup at Flemington his immediate goal.  Read more »

All Too Hard nearing return

Thursday 17 January 2013, 5:06pm

Headline three-year-old All Too Hard is likely to kick off his campaign against older horses in Melbourne.  Read more »

Rocking a force to be reckoned with

Thursday 17 January 2013, 4:00pm

Rocking Force will again have to deal with First Command when the two meet in the Listed Kensington Stakes.  Read more »

Queensland trainer makes Classic journey

Thursday 17 January 2013, 3:52pm

A hunch about a moderately-performed mare has put Queensland trainer Harold Norman in the race for a $250,000 payday.  Read more »

Devil Woman aiming to break through

Thursday 17 January 2013, 3:39pm

The prospects of Devil Woman scoring a breakthrough win at Flemington hinge on race experience while older stablemate Montgomery resumes.  Read more »

Winter plans on agenda for Indubious

Thursday 17 January 2013, 3:28pm

Len Treloar believes Indubious can pass an important test at Eagle Farm and emerge as a genuine winter carnival candidate.  Read more »

Trainer fined $10,000 for positive swab

Thursday 17 January 2013, 2:59pm

Brisbane trainer Jeff Caught's poor record has resulted in a $10,000 fine at the conclusion of a positive swab inquiry.  Read more »

Staying plans for Frozen Rope

Thursday 17 January 2013, 2:05pm

Up-and-coming gelding Frozen Rope can add a few more followers to his international fan club with a victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Big freeze takes it toll in England

Thursday 17 January 2013, 9:24am

Snow and frost in England are affecting the preparations of some leading contenders for the upcoming Chelthenham Festival.  Read more »

Classic yearling inspections underway in Sydney

Thursday 17 January 2013, 9:06am

Inspections have begun at Newmarket ahead of the 2013 Inglis Sydney Classic Yearling Sale – Summer Book , which begins at 11am this Sunday 20 January.  Read more »

All Too Dominant

Thursday 17 January 2013, 9:05am

FUTURE Vinery Stud resident stallion All Too Hard has been named equal Champion Three Year Old Miler (Turf) in the wake of his Caulfield Guineas victory over Pierro and his second placing in the Cox Plate  Read more »

Ruby features in Champion entry

Thursday 17 January 2013, 8:52am

Defending titleholder Rock On Ruby is one of four past winners entered for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Browne fined $1000 after Doomben defeat

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 6:36pm

Magic Millions Guineas-winning rider Damian Browne has been fined $1000 for failing to ride Buakaw out to the finish of a race at Doomben.  Read more »

Punters have day to forget at Wyong

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 6:14pm

Jockey Christian Reith had an afternoon to remember at Wyong but it was a day to forget for most punters.  Read more »

Freedman has Karaka Million double in mind

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 6:08pm

Victorian trainer Anthony Freedman is looking to repeat his assault on New Zealand's richest race with the two-year-old filly Minaj  Read more »

McEvoy to make the difference in Melbourne

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 5:45pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy will be looking for a winner at Flemington as he awaits the imminent birth of his third child.  Read more »

Speedy Donna upsets plunge at Sandown

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 5:34pm

Flying filly Donna Madeira has upset a substantial plunge to score an impressive debut win at Sandown.  Read more »

Patinack Farm back in form at Doomben

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 5:33pm

After doubts about its commitment to Queensland racing, Patinack Farm has bounced back with a winning double at Doomben.  Read more »

Gear change for filly in Inglis Classic

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 4:41pm

Prominent Inglis Classic runner Devil In A Dress will sport an important gear change in an attempt to take her record to two wins from as many starts.  Read more »

Single set for first step in comeback

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 4:14pm

Early signs indicate the promising Single has recovered well from leg surgery with the Doncaster Mile pencilled in as a likely goal.  Read more »

Michelle Payne prepares for riding return

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:56pm

Michelle Payne will partner Fieldmaster in a feature race at Hobart, her first ride since she was involved in a race fall in September.  Read more »

Freedman calls time on racehorse training

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:44pm

Australian Racing Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman says he doesn't want to rekindle his former career as he prepares to start a new racing venture.  Read more »

Early riser lands the money at Sandown

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:35pm

High Kingczar scored his first win in 12 months at Sandown and gave his trainer a rare city victory.  Read more »

Dunaden gets back to work for Dubai meet

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:01pm

Dunaden resumes training in France with the immediate aim of running on World Cup night in Dubai.  Read more »

Syndication Makes Owning a Thoroughbred Racehorse Easier!

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 12:16pm

Syndication has made being part of the exciting thoroughbred racing industry so much easier - now it's more than just the Sport of Kings, it's the sport for everyone!  Read more »

Cirrus not certain for Dubai carnival trip

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 12:02pm

Cirrus Des Aigles, the highest-rated Flat horse in training since the retirement of Frankel, remains in doubt for the Dubai racing carnival.  Read more »

Dual Derby hero Generous dead at 25

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 11:55am

Noted racehorse and successful sire Generous is being remembered as a kind and intelligent horse following his death.  Read more »

Frankel rated the best racehorse ever

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 11:50am

Frankel has topped the 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings with a mark of 140 with Australian sprint queen Black Caviar coming in third on 130.  Read more »

Black Caviar and Other Inglis Yearlings Star in 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 10:58am

Led by undefeated superstar BLACK CAVIAR Australian bred racehorses that were offered at Inglis Select Yearling Sales have starred in the 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings released by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.   Read more »