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Nechita out of Melbourne sprints

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 3:07pm

John Thompson remains optimistic top filly Nechita will play a part in the autumn despite a setback ruling her out of the sprint features in Melbourne.  Read more »

Kauto Star to be assessed for dressage

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 8:36am

Trainer Paul Nicholls has expressed his sadness over Clive Smith's decision to send champion jumper Kauto Star to an aspiring Olympian.  Read more »

Americain's owners buy another Cup hope

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:27pm

The owners of retired Melbourne Cup winner Americain are looking to American horse Kindergarten Kid to fill the void.  Read more »

Weather key to Payne's Flemington team

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:24pm

Trainer Patrick Payne will monitor the weather in Melbourne before deciding on a start for Fieldmaster and Hot Lover at Flemington.  Read more »

Utah poised to go one better in Xmas Cup

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:21pm

The performances of King Utah in the Christmas and Summer Cups will determine whether the improving stayer is set for Group One targets in the autumn.  Read more »

Nikolic branded a liar

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:16pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has been branded a liar in final submission by the legal team for Racing Victoria which has banned him fro two years.  Read more »

Free entry on Villiers day at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:31pm

Racegoers will be given free entry to Warwick Farm's Villiers Stakes meeting which will feature all things Christmas.  Read more »

Fortunefivehundred primed for Caulfieldl

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:14pm

A change in scenery and racing's unkindest cut have transformed Fortunefivehundred into a winner with the four-year-old set for more success at Caulfield.  Read more »

Englebrecht to continue winning run

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:11pm

After taking out the Festival Stakes with Malavio, trainer Steve Englebrecht is confident of more city success with improving stayer Retort Courteous.  Read more »

Freedman returns uncertain of future

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 2:37pm

Trainer Lee Freedman will return to Melbourne from Sydney but is uncertain what his future holds.  Read more »

Heathcote fined $5000 for positive swab

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 12:04pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has been fined $5000 and Slick Image disqualified from his race win after a positive swab inquiry.  Read more »

221 lots for Friday’s Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 8:54am

The 2012 Inglis Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale this Friday 14 December has been boosted by 82 supplementary entries, taking the catalogued total to 221 lots.  Read more »

Dunlop waits on Cadeaux decision

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 7:06am

Red Cadeaux is likely to replicate his globetrotting year with a trip to Dubai for the Sheema Classic also in the mix.  Read more »

O'Brien plots Camelot campaign

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:58am

Champion colt Camelot has fully recovered from colic and will be aimed at races like the Tattersall's Gold Cup.  Read more »

Singapore jockey Jacky Low dies in smash

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:22pm

A road crash has claimed the life of popular Singapore jockey Jacky Low who rode his first winners as an apprentice in Perth.  Read more »

Moroney looking to expand operation

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:14pm

Trans Tasman trainer Mike Moroney is looking to expand his operation to include a Sydney base at Randwick.  Read more »

Ricky Maund fined $10,000

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Ricky Maund has escaped with a fine after being found guilty of treating a horse on race day but stewards have warned of stiffer penalties.  Read more »

She's A Fox comeback put on hold

Monday 10 December 2012, 5:51pm

Talented filly She's A Fox will spend an extra month in the paddock as she recovers from a knee injurry which prematurely ended her spring campaign.  Read more »

Regimental Pride on path to Magic Millions

Monday 10 December 2012, 5:32pm

The David Payne-trained Regimental Pride will take an important step towards next month's Magic Millions when he races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Even losers are winners in Hong Kong

Monday 10 December 2012, 12:33pm

The Hong Kong Jockey Club runs the world's leading horse racing industry and at the same time is one of the planet's largest donors to charity.  Read more »

Trainer hails Sprinter Sacre's brilliance

Monday 10 December 2012, 11:53am

Sprinter Sacre has kept an unbeaten record over fences to push his claims as one of the best chasers prepared by trainer Nicky Henderson.  Read more »

Alcopop a courageous third in Hong Kong

Sunday 9 December 2012, 8:37pm

South Australian veteran Alcopop has finished a brave third in Hong Kong's showpiece race, the Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin  Read more »

Alcopop runs third in International Cup

Sunday 9 December 2012, 8:04pm

Australia's Alcopop has run third to defending titleholder California Memory in the Hong Kong International Cup at Sha tin.  Read more »

Zac Purton wins Mile on Ambitous Dragon

Sunday 9 December 2012, 7:24pm

Hong Kong has claimed victory in the International Mile with Zac Purton guiding Ambitious Dragon after an injury scare for the horse.  Read more »

Sea Siren beaten in HK Sprint

Sunday 9 December 2012, 5:58pm

Trainer John O'Shea says he can offer no explanation for the poor run of his mare Sea Siren in the Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux in breakthrough win

Sunday 9 December 2012, 5:28pm

Globetrotting stayer Red Cadeaux has claimed his first Group One victory, holding off Japanese veteran Jaguar Mail in the Hong Kong Vase.  Read more »

Dothraki to carry Ryan's Millions hopes

Sunday 9 December 2012, 5:16pm

Dothraki will be out to cement a place in the Magic Millions field when he makes his debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Little excited about Soft Sand's autumn

Sunday 9 December 2012, 4:12pm

Miss Softhands could have added her name to Colin Little's autumn team with victory at Caulfield but it's Soft Sand who will carry the stable's major hopes  Read more »

Moriarty to step up in distance

Sunday 9 December 2012, 3:49pm

Moriarty has had a busy schedule this campaign but trainer Chris Waller sayd he is handling it well ahead of the Christmas Cup.  Read more »

The White Hope to miss Millions

Sunday 9 December 2012, 1:36pm

Matthew Dunn says it's a tough decision to miss the Magic Millions carnival with The White Hope but is looking to the long term.  Read more »

Sprinter Sacre leads Henderson spree

Sunday 9 December 2012, 12:53pm

Sprinter Sacre has extended his unbeaten run over fences with an easy victory in the prestigious Tingle Chase at Sandown.  Read more »

Positive response for Aintree changes

Sunday 9 December 2012, 11:13am

New obstacles at the famous Aintree course have been given the thumbs up by jockeys riding at the Grand National course.  Read more »

Luckygray wins the Kingston Town Stakes

Saturday 8 December 2012, 8:55pm

Luckygray has won the final Group One race of the year, the Kingston Town Classic, turning the tables on Railway Stakes winner Mr Moet.  Read more »

Pentasia caps a big week for Jenny Duggan

Saturday 8 December 2012, 6:40pm

Apprentice Jenny Duggan has ridden Pentasia to a victory that means more than most with her Swedish parents on hand to see her win for the first time.  Read more »

Heinrich loses stable star despite big win

Saturday 8 December 2012, 6:30pm

Startsmeup will figure in a shock stable change after his last-stride win in the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Miss Softhands keeps unbeaten record

Saturday 8 December 2012, 5:59pm

Miss Softhands took longer than expected to get to the races but stamped herself as a filly on the rise with a city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Malavio stakes Villiers claims in Festival

Saturday 8 December 2012, 5:51pm

Malavio has enhanced his claims for one of Sydney racing's summer features after making his own luck to win the Festival Stakes.  Read more »

Catapulted surprises Rodd in Doveton win

Saturday 8 December 2012, 5:33pm

Classy sprinter Catapulted surprised jockey Michael Rodd as he strode away with the Listed Doveton Stakes ahead of stablemate Undeniably.  Read more »

Caliente scores stunning win in Mode Plate

Saturday 8 December 2012, 4:57pm

Paul Hammersley believes Caliente is an ideal type for the Magic Millions Guineas but trainer Bruce Hill is not so sure.  Read more »

Larry Cassidy owns up to tactical blunder

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:51pm

Larry Cassidy is blaming himself after Excellent Al's unplaced effort after enduring a tough run at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Floatmyboat launches Griffiths double

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:46pm

Trainer Robbie Griffths has prepared a race-to-race double at Caulfield and predicted a bright future for three-year-old Floatmyboat once he matures.  Read more »

Champagne Cath bubbles at Rosehill

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:25pm

The debut win of Champagne Cath has been tinged with sadness for Tony Arnold with the filly named for his late wife.  Read more »

Millions Guineas next for Heza Jetsetter

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:16pm

Heza Jetsetter is an ideal type for the Magic Millions Guineas next month, according to leading trainer Robert Heathcote.  Read more »

Sea Siren ready to bring big sprint home

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:03pm

Sea Siren has completed her final piece of work before the Hong Kong International Sprint in a style that has justified her favouritism for the race.  Read more »

Hawkspur win confirms Qld Derby campaign

Saturday 8 December 2012, 2:08pm

Hawkspur has signalled his potential as a Queensland Derby prospect with victory over 1800 metres at Rosehill.  Read more »

Change Of Honour bound for Gold Coast

Saturday 8 December 2012, 2:02pm

Change Of Honour earned a shot at the Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast with a speedy performance to win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Top sire Thorn Park dies in New Zealand

Saturday 8 December 2012, 12:56pm

Thorn Park, the sire of Cox Plate winner Ocean Park, has died at Windsor Park Stud in New Zealand.  Read more »

Veteran Cassidy impressed with Sea Siren

Friday 7 December 2012, 5:28pm

Trainer John O'Shea and jockey Jim Cassidy have both been impressed with the work of Sea Siren ahead of Sunday's rich Hong Kong Sprint.  Read more »

Alcopop shines ahead of Hong Kong Cup

Friday 7 December 2012, 5:08pm

South Australian veteran Alcopop steps out against some of the biggest names in world racing in the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

Full Peal out to confirm Tasmanian plans

Friday 7 December 2012, 4:35pm

Trainer Simon Wilde says Full Peal will be competitive at Caulfield despite stepping up in class on a last-start country win.  Read more »