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Nechita out of Melbourne sprints
Melbourne
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Leopardstown
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
Singapore
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
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
London
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
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
Hong Kong
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
Hong Kong
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
London
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
Perth
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Hong Kong
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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 »