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Shinn in doubt for Millions Day

Thursday 10 January 2013, 6:22pm

Blake Shinn will undergo a medical assessment to determine whether he can ride at the Magic Millions meeting after he was stood down at Gosford.  Read more »

Singapore jockey dies after trackwork fall

Thursday 10 January 2013, 6:06pm

A Singapore apprentice jockey has died from injuries received in a trackwork fall at the Kranji racecourse.  Read more »

Coolmore pays $1.35 million for colt

Thursday 10 January 2013, 5:43pm

Gai Waterhouse will train a $1.35 million Fastnet Rock colt who stole the show on day two of the Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Berry after Magic Millions three-peat

Thursday 10 January 2013, 5:00pm

Tommy Berry will shoot for a third successive Magic Millions Classic victory but will need luck after his mount Certitude drew wide.  Read more »

Big Buddie up to big assignment

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:53pm

Big Buddie's trainer describes him as a big baby but says as long as he behaves he can be a force in the Chester Manifold Stakes.  Read more »

Peter Mertens in rare visit to Sydney

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:44pm

Trainer David Atkins has lured Victorian-based jockey Peter Mertens to Sydney to partner up-and-coming mare Panko.  Read more »

Caliente can emulate Punch On: Jockey

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:23pm

Jockey Paul Hammersley is confident about the prospects of Caliente giving him back-to-back victories in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Matignon back on track for Rosehill race

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:10pm

A mild attack of colic forced Matignon to miss a race last week but the mare has recovered and will be out to get her campaign back on track at Rosehill.  Read more »

Chopra will not defend BHA charges

Thursday 10 January 2013, 9:29am

A British inquiry into corruption involving jockey Andrew Heffernan is set to begin but footballer Michael Chopra will not defend the charges.  Read more »

Black Caviar not as fat as first thought

Thursday 10 January 2013, 12:00am

Connections of Black Caviar have hosed down concerns over her fitness, confirming she remains on target for the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Sea Moon to join Lloyd Williams team

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:43pm

Sea Moon, one of England's best young stayers, will do his future racing in Australia for Melbourne Cup-winning owner Lloyd Williams.  Read more »

Module set for repeat Flemington win

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:41pm

Module will back up in the Rain Lover Handicap at Flemington after a career-best win in the Bagot Handicap.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse busy at Magic Millions

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:05pm

The Magic Millions sale has been a happy hunting ground for Gai Waterhouse, who has again been a keen buyer at the opening session on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sandown quinella signals big OTI autumn

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:01pm

Owner Terry Henderson is preparing for an autumn that could produce a string of big-race wins for his team of imported gallopers.  Read more »

Gold Coast lifestyle agrees with Novikov

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 5:46pm

Bryan Guy can vouch for the benefits of a Gold Coast lifestyle and he believes it's revived the career of Hong Kong cast-off Novikov.  Read more »

Snowden to take strong team to Gosford

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 5:25pm

A revamped Gosford Gold Cup meeting has three stakes races with leading trainer Peter Snowden saddling up live chances for a clean sweep.  Read more »

Bass Strait to tackle the best in Sydney

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 5:11pm

Natural improvement and an impressive win have left David Hayes contemplating a Group One future for Sandown winner Bass Strait.  Read more »

Pineapple the start of a fruitful union

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:54pm

She is an early withdrawal from Rosehill but Pineapple could be the mare to put a fledgling racing and breeding operation on the map.  Read more »

Altonio victory earns Mornington Cup start

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:51pm

The confidence gained from winning an easier race has encouraged trainer Pat Carey to set Altonio for the $350,000 Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Snowden makes carnival plans for Knoydart

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:31pm

Peter Snowden has his eyes on autumn carnival Group races for promising three-year-old Knoydart after the colt broke his maiden in style at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Missy's versatility an asset in Millions

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:00pm

Missy Longstocking is not a one-dimensional racehorse and jockey Damian Browne says that gives her an edge on her Magic Millions rivals.  Read more »

Pierro autumn goals unclear: owner

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 3:50pm

Trainer Gai Waterhouse will keep an open mind on autumn goals for Pierro, the three-year-old tipped to be one of the stars of the Sydney carnival.  Read more »

Williams separates War Charm, Deceiver

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 3:48pm

A wide barrier draw at Flemington has prompted Danny Williams to run War Charm in Sydney, although the trainer will still be represented in Melbourne.  Read more »

Yearling Sales Help Guide

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 1:32pm

Whether you are a new horse owner or a veteran, arming yourself with facts and a smart business plan will set you up for success.  Read more »

Americain set to stand at Swettenham Stud

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 1:22pm

The 2010 Melbourne Cup winner Americain will make his Australian breeding season debut at the Victorian-based Swettenham Stud.  Read more »

Barrier crucial to Dream Forward start

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 6:19pm

Prizemoney stopped Dream Forward from being Gold Coast-bound for the Magic Millions but she'll be out to boost her earnings when she runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Werner's comeback hits town at Sandown

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 4:39pm

Jockey Brian Werner, 52, has embarked on a comeback to riding after six years and makes his return to city racing on Very Fast at Sandown.  Read more »

Racing NSW appoints CEO for race series

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 4:15pm

A new race series for NSW thoroughbred racing is a step closer to reality with the appointment of a chief executive officer.  Read more »

City test for Shamekha's Choice at Farm

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 3:11pm

Shamekha's Choice has been winning easily in the country and trainer Neil Godbolt is now keen to see how the gelding fares in city grade at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Maroney Avenue tipped for Gosford rebound

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 1:59pm

Maroney Avenue emerged worse for wear from the Carrington Stakes but Rodney Northam says the sprinter can bounce back in the Takeover Target Stakes.  Read more »

Drench twist in Karakatsanis hearing

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 1:47pm

The case against Con and Tony Karakatsanis over a tubing allegation has been adjourned following an application for charges to be dismissed.  Read more »

Newitt finds positives in Millions draw

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 11:59am

Melbourne jockey Craig Newitt says the Magic Millions Classic is still a two-horse race despite his mount Clevadude drawing off the track.  Read more »

Sole Power in training for Dubai return

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 11:05am

Sole Power is poised to make another trip to Dubai with trainer Eddie Lynam naming the Meydan Sprint and the Al Quoz Sprint as target races.  Read more »

Black Caviar back home

Monday 7 January 2013, 8:56pm

The unbeaten world champion sprinter Black Caviar has taken another step on the road to a swan song with her return to the stable of trainer Peter Moody.  Read more »

Dan O'Sullivan looking for double repeat

Monday 7 January 2013, 6:05pm

Trainer Dan O'Sullivan has high hopes British General and Tuscan Fire can repeat their last-start wins at Flemington.  Read more »

Assail now favourite for Magic Millions

Monday 7 January 2013, 6:02pm

The Clarry Conners-trained Assail is now the outright favourite for the Magic Millions Classic ahead of Melbourne two-year-old Clevadude.  Read more »

Waterhouse, Snowden runners boost Cup

Monday 7 January 2013, 5:51pm

The Gosford Gold Cup has attracted 13 acceptors with entries for Gai Waterhouse, Peter Snowden as well as Moriarty from the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel on the way back

Monday 7 January 2013, 4:56pm

Leon Corstens is happy to avoid the yearling sales to stay home with a team of horses which includes Group One winner Commanding Jewel.  Read more »

Title battle on hold as jockeys head north

Monday 7 January 2013, 4:42pm

Jason Collett and Kerrin McEvoy will be the only top 10 Sydney premiership jockeys in action at Rosehill as rivals chase Millions glory.  Read more »

No place for staying blood as speed rules

Monday 7 January 2013, 2:09pm

As the first sales of 2013 get underway, Australia's obsession with breeding for speed underlines the difficulty in marketing staying-bred horses.  Read more »

Karakatsanis denies tubing charges

Monday 7 January 2013, 1:51pm

A father and son training team has denied it intended to give a saline drench to a horse before it raced, saying such a procedure would be madness.  Read more »

Stevens finishes third in comeback race

Monday 7 January 2013, 11:45am

Gary Stevens has finished third in his comeback at Santa Anita after an absence of seven years from competitive riding.  Read more »

Nominations Close 14 Jan: $250k RL 2YO Inglis Classic $ $100k 3YO BM75 Bonus

Monday 7 January 2013, 11:23am

Saturday 19 January boasts a double header at Rosehill Gardens for Inglis Graduates, with $350,000 in Inglis prizemoney on offer for connections with horses nominated to both series.  Read more »

Gatewood settles into new surroundings

Sunday 6 January 2013, 5:54pm

Chris Waller is excited about the autumn prospects of English import Gatewood who has settled in well to his new surroundings at Rosehill.  Read more »

Conners rates Clevadude horse to beat

Sunday 6 January 2013, 4:45pm

Clarry Conners acknowledges Clevadude is the one his hope Assail has to beat in the Magic Millions with the pair joint favourites.  Read more »

Blue Diamond Preview for Miracles Of Life

Sunday 6 January 2013, 3:56pm

Adelaide filly Miracles Of Life is likely to be entered for the Blue Diamond Stakes after winning her second start by nine lengths.  Read more »

Famous Seamus gearing up for autumn

Sunday 6 January 2013, 3:51pm

Noel Mayfield-Smith has Group One ambitions for Famous Seamus but he will stay in Sydney after a disastrous Melbourne trip.  Read more »

Millions pressure ideal for Heza Jetsetter

Sunday 6 January 2013, 1:16pm

The wish list for Robert Heathcote includes a favourable alley and plenty of pressure to give Heza Jetsetter the edge in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Smith expects Heaps More at Cessnock

Sunday 6 January 2013, 11:34am

Heaps More's last-start second to Award Season has given trainer Darren Smith confidence ahead of her Cessnock assignment.  Read more »

John Ferguson trains Grade One winner

Sunday 6 January 2013, 8:15am

Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock adviser John Ferguson has trained a Grade One winner over the jumps at Chepstow.  Read more »