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Berry grilled over Driefontein defeat

Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:24pm

She's A Stalker caused an upset in the Wyong 3YO Magic Millions as stewards adjourned an inquiry into the ride by Tommy Berry on beaten favourite Driefontein.  Read more »

Merry Christmas, Highlights of 2012 & Predictions for 2013 from the Bloodstock.com.au Team

Thursday 20 December 2012, 4:35pm

As we farewell 2012 the team at Bloodstock.com.au would like to wish all our loyal customers a very Merry Christmas, thank you for your support and reflect on a great year!  Read more »

Group One moved from Randwick to Farm

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:59pm

Warwick Farm will host the Group One Randwick Guineas meeting next year with racing at Sydney's premier track now due to resume on Derby Day.  Read more »

Azzaland back from injury at Doomben

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:58pm

Azzaland and his trainer Richie Stephenson will make a comeback to metropolitan racing at Doomben this weekend.  Read more »

Filly to bypass interstate trip

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:58pm

Adelaide trainer Will Clarken has opted to put a start at Flemington on hold and run debutante Molto Bella closer to home.  Read more »

All Legal geared up for Villiers

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:33pm

Two former top jockeys who won the Villiers Stakes will face off as rival trainers in this year's edition of the Sydney summer showpiece.  Read more »

Duff hoping for rain for Steel Zip

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:29pm

Pat Duff would like to see a soft track for the Lough Neagh Stakes in which Steel Zip continues his build-up to next month's Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Trainer charged over Oliver case

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:15pm

The Damien Oliver betting scandal has taken another twist with top trainer Robert Smerdon to answer charges relating to the matter.  Read more »

Brasch takes leap of faith

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:13pm

Country-based trainer Jeff Brasch is hoping his decision to focus on his training career pays dividends at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Five Minutes With... Jason Collett

Thursday 20 December 2012, 2:26pm

New Zealand born rider turned Sydney Metropolitan jockey, Jason Collett, has had a whirl wind career riding in New Zealand, Australia and Macau over the past twelve months along with overcoming some major obstacles.   Read more »

Hypurr begins Sydney career in Razor Sharp

Thursday 20 December 2012, 1:59pm

Former Hong Kong galloper Hypurr has shown new trainer Joe Pride enough to suggest he can make an encouraging Australian debut at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Country horse with Hollywood name

Thursday 20 December 2012, 10:39am

A horse whose name derives from the line of a well-known song will aim to extend his winning sequence at Wagga.  Read more »

Rite Of Passage to be aimed at Gold Cup

Thursday 20 December 2012, 9:03am

The Ascot Gold Cup will be the target for the Dermot Weld-trained Rite Of Passage, a one time leading Melbourne Cup contender.  Read more »

Jockey Eddie Ahern faces corruption charge

Thursday 20 December 2012, 8:27am

Jockey Eddie Ahern and former footballer Neil Clement are among six men charged with corruption offences by the British Horseracing Authority.  Read more »

Court upholds ban on AI

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 6:12pm

Traditional breeders have had a victory in the Federal Court which has ruled the ban on the artificial insemination of thoroughbreds remain.  Read more »

Saimee Jumaat outed for 18 months

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 6:05pm

One of Singapore's most high-profile jockeys has been suspended for 18 months over his handling of a horse in a race at Kranji.  Read more »

Trilione redeems reputation with Farm win

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:46pm

Trilione has taken a major step towards salvaging her tarnished reputation with an impressive Eagle Farm win.  Read more »

Import heads Summer Cup entries

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:12pm

Connections of imported galloper Unusual Suspect are hoping he can capitalise on his breakthrough win in the Werribee Cup.  Read more »

Paaratte Pat still learning

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:06pm

Sprinter Paaratte Pat has chalked up two wins from three starts this campaign but trainer Brendan McCarthy says the gelding is still a work in progress.  Read more »

Form horses key to Villiers

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 4:55pm

The Villiers Stakes is the feature race of the Sydney summer and statistics suggest punters should be looking for in-form horses.  Read more »

Harry White trophies on show

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:41pm

The trophy collection of four-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Harry White will go on show at Flemington.  Read more »

Ideal draw for Adebisi in Razor Sharp

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:26pm

Desleigh Forster has given the all clear for Adebisi to start in the Razor Sharp Handicap at Warwick Farm after the gelding drew ideally.  Read more »

Wyong guide to Berry's Millions chances

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:08pm

Tommy Berry will get a great guide on his chances of winning a third straight Magic Millions at the Gold Coast when he rides Certitude in a Wyong lead-up.  Read more »

Another English racecourse closes

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 8:01am

Folkestone has become the second British racecourse to close but hope remains a redevelopment proposal could mean it is temporary.  Read more »

Whitefriars return a tonic for Worthington

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 5:58pm

Trainer Rick Worthington is tackling his own health battle at the same time he is preparing his best horse for a comeback after almost two years out.  Read more »

Victorian jumps racing schedule announced

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 5:15pm

Racing Victoria has released a schedule for the 2013 jumps racing season which offers more than $3 million in stakes in 70 races.  Read more »

Frill Seeking a surprise Millions hope

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 4:48pm

Frill Seeking has surprised trainer Matthew Smith by showing early ability and the filly will be given her chance at Magic Millions riches.  Read more »

Tackleberry set to step up at Flemington

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 4:31pm

Cranbourne trainer Allison Sheehan is chasing a big pay cheque when Tackleberry steps up in class at Flemington.  Read more »

Flight plans hold key to Cantonese Cup bid

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:51pm

Cantonese, the Sydney stayer who continues to thrive under the care of Bjorn Baker, is well in the frame for a Perth Cup start.  Read more »

Monton on track for back-to-back Villiers

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:32pm

Ron Quinton believes Monton is up for the challenge as he heads towards a shot at becoming the first dual winner of the Group Two Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

State Of Wealth to cash in at Eagle Farm

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:09pm

State Of Wealth is back in form after a below-par winter campaign but he faces a stern midweek test at Eagle Farm against Sarge In Charge.  Read more »

Rawiller to have surgery on ankle injury

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 10:49am

Nash Rawiller is expected to be out of the saddle for at least six weeks after breaking his ankle at the barrier trials at Rosehill.  Read more »

Symons to be back riding in the new year

Monday 17 December 2012, 6:04pm

Chris Symons expects to be back riding soon after having a metal plate removed from a broken foot suffered in a car park accident.  Read more »

Conners keeps options open with Register

Monday 17 December 2012, 5:57pm

Trainer Heath Conners saw plenty of merit in Register's first start and he is confident blinkers will make her an even better chance at her next outing.  Read more »

Form stacks up for Standard Bearer

Monday 17 December 2012, 5:35pm

Noel Mayfield-Smith has confidence in Standard Bearer as he prepares to resume his juvenile campaign in the Inglis Nursery.  Read more »

Smith has two stakes chances at home

Monday 17 December 2012, 5:05pm

Cabernet and Slow The Flow will run at Warwick Farm for local trainer Matthew Smith in the Villiers Stakes and Razor Sharp Handicap respectively.  Read more »

Laxon claims seventh Singapore premiership

Monday 17 December 2012, 2:00pm

The Singapore trainers' premiership has gone down to the wire with Laurie Laxon edging out Michael Freedman to win a seventh title.  Read more »

Small window of hope for Hereford

Monday 17 December 2012, 11:58am

Hereford, which has hosted horse racing since 1771, has become the first British racetrack to close in more than 30 years.  Read more »

Giles Cross in top order for Welsh feature

Monday 17 December 2012, 11:41am

Trainer Victor Dartnall is hoping to celebrate the re-opening of his stable with a victory in the Welsh National.  Read more »

Unusual Suspect wins Werribee Cup

Sunday 16 December 2012, 6:43pm

American import Unusual Suspect has finally broken his Australian drought with a come-from-behind victory in the Werribee Cup.  Read more »

Galah heads Snowden's Villiers assault

Sunday 16 December 2012, 5:44pm

Peter Snowden goes into the Villiers Stakes with three runners, including Festival Stakes third placegetter Galah.  Read more »

Doncaster aims for Scream Machine

Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:45pm

Trainer Jason Coyle plans to target the Doncaster with Scream Machine, the winner of his past two starts the most recent on protest.  Read more »

Waller sets sights on Melbourne Cup

Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:39pm

Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller has his sights set on winning the Melbourne Cup after Kelinni gave him his best finish yet.  Read more »

Calcatta to run in Wyong Millions

Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:30pm

Melbourne filly Calcatta will be a starter in the rich two-year-old race at the Wyong Magic Millions lead-up meeting.  Read more »

McMahon out until New Year after fall

Sunday 16 December 2012, 3:32pm

A Sunshine Coast fall has ruled Ric McMahon out for a month but he is adamant he will recover in time to partner Better Than Ready in an autumn campaign.  Read more »

Shares available in All Too Hard

Sunday 16 December 2012, 3:19pm

A ten per cent share in Black Caviar's half brother All Too Hard is being offered by the Group One winning colt's new owners, Vinery Stud.  Read more »

Nicholls moves on from Kauto Star

Sunday 16 December 2012, 12:56pm

Trainer Paul Nicholls has apologised for the public spat between him and owner Clive Smith over retirement plans for Kauto Star.  Read more »

Robl and Rawiller out for Christmas

Saturday 15 December 2012, 7:18pm

Jockeys Peter Robl and Nash Rawiller have been outed for careless riding, incurring bans which will keep them out of the important Villiers Stakes meeting.  Read more »

Tinkler's All Too Hard sold to Vinery Stud

Saturday 15 December 2012, 7:09pm

Embattled businessman Nathan Tinkler has sold All Too Hard, one of the most valuable colts in Australian racing.  Read more »

Samui Lad win a boost for Waterhouse team

Saturday 15 December 2012, 6:19pm

Samui Lad has produced a welcome result for the Gai Waterhouse team after a determined all-the-way win at Rosehill.  Read more »