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Nathan Berry primed for a winning return

Friday 7 December 2012, 4:21pm

Nathan Berry says he has spent too much time on the sidelines because of suspension but he is determined to make up for lost time, starting at Rosehill.  Read more »

Versatility an asset for Scream Machine

Friday 7 December 2012, 3:40pm

Jason Coyle admits a Festival Stakes start appears unlikely for emergency Scream Machine but the trainer is confident of success in another Rosehill race.  Read more »

Bell stays loyal with Ollie Vollie mount

Friday 7 December 2012, 3:04pm

Tim Bell says loyalty to his former boss Sue Grills played a major part in his decision to ride Ollie Vollie in the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Heathcote upbeat despite Belle's wide draw

Friday 7 December 2012, 2:54pm

Robert Heathcote believes La Frisson Belle is talented enough to overcome a wide barrier in Saturday's Mode Plate at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Arnold the key to Wall Street in Group One

Friday 7 December 2012, 2:16pm

Mike Moroney says Steven Arnold's navigational skills will be a boost Wall Street's chances of overcoming a wide barrier in the Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Inglis Easter Yearling Sale Preview Online Now!

Friday 7 December 2012, 11:21am

The annual Preview Magazine highlighting the 611 yearlings set to feature in next year’s 108th edition of the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale is now available online at www.inglis.com.au. Each stallion that is listed on Bloodstock.com.au, with progeny entered into this sale, is linked to a full profile page to make it easier for researching.  Read more »

Grand National hero in seasonal return

Friday 7 December 2012, 11:01am

Ballabriggs returns to the scene of his biggest triumph when he resumes racing in the Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree.  Read more »

Yalumba Special Christmas Offer!

Friday 7 December 2012, 10:38am

After a successful first year of partnership, Australia’s leading bloodstock auction house and Australia’s oldest family owned winery have announced they will continue to work together until at least 2014.  Read more »

Aussies draw well in Hong Kong

Thursday 6 December 2012, 5:51pm

The Australian pair of Sea Siren and Alcopop have fared well in the barier draw for Sunday's rich Hong Kong International meeting.  Read more »

McMahon rapt in Tiger Dimejan

Thursday 6 December 2012, 4:51pm

Ric McMahon believes Tiger Dimejan can make a successful transition from midweek company to black type level in the Mode Plate at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Duggan out to cap big week

Thursday 6 December 2012, 4:36pm

Four days after winning her appeal against a one-month riding suspension, Jenny Duggan will be out chasing winners at Rosehill.  Read more »

O'Brien duo to go the distance

Thursday 6 December 2012, 4:20pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien believes a shorter trip should help Eraset regain his form while he is hoping Keep Cool will appreciate a distance rise.  Read more »

Trainer guilty of race day treatment.

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:56pm

Cranbourne trainer Ricky Maund has been found guilty of treating a horse on race day with stewards to determine his penalty next week.  Read more »

Dettori fears for reputation

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:55pm

Jockey Frankie Dettori says he fears for his reputation after a night out costs him six months out of the saddle for a drug offence.  Read more »

Hyam shooting for stakes double

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:42pm

John Hyam is chasing his first stakes win with Esprit De Bullet in the Doveton Stakes but could make it a double celebration with Almighty Bullet.  Read more »

Excellantes ready to peak in Moore

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:39pm

Excellantes has convinced trainer Robert Heathcote he is in peak condition for Saturday's George Moore Stakes despite an interstate campaign.  Read more »

Shane Dye celebrates a win

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:24pm

Champion jockey Shane Dye has won his first race since returning to the saddle following a two-year hiatus from racing.  Read more »

Champion apprentice back in town

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:10pm

Almost a decade after claiming the apprentices' premiership, Ronnie Stewart has his sights on re-establishing himself in Sydney.  Read more »

Godbolt heading to town with filly

Thursday 6 December 2012, 11:57am

Country trainer Neil Godbolt doesn't make the trip to Sydney lightly but he has decided to roll the dice and test juvenile Choice Dawn in city company.  Read more »

Moreira considers a move to Australia

Thursday 6 December 2012, 11:55am

Singapore-based jockey Joao Moreira says he will eventually make the move to either Australia or Hong Kong to test his skills against the world's best.  Read more »

Bartley hoping for happy homecoming

Thursday 6 December 2012, 11:26am

Tracey Bartley believes San Zaim can turn her lacklustre recent form on its head and claim her second successive Mudgee Cup.  Read more »

Helen Johnson Houghton dies aged 102

Thursday 6 December 2012, 7:58am

The first woman to train an English Classic winner, Helen Johnson Houghton, has died at the age of 102.  Read more »

Dettori banned for six months

Thursday 6 December 2012, 12:22am

France's racing authorities say jockey Frankie Dettori has committed a serious breach of the rules, banning him for six months.  Read more »

Tempo to suit Phelan Ready in Moore

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 6:12pm

Phelan Ready hasn't won for more than three years but that could change in the George Moore Stakes, according to jockey Damian Browne.  Read more »

Cassidy upbeat about Sea Siren's chances

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 6:00pm

Jim Cassidy is hoping for a kind draw for Sea Siren as he prepares to head to Hong Kong where he will partner her in the International Sprint.  Read more »

Eurell bags double at Sandown

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 5:50pm

Trainer Greg Eurell is hoping he has found two autumn carnival contenders after Zombie Dancer and Champagne Ruby gave him a winning double at Sandown.  Read more »

Millions aim for Cessnock-trained filly

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 5:25pm

The Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast is the aim for Madame Fly who capitalised on her race experience to win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Meagher back in the limelight

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 5:04pm

Trainer John Meagher is content to allow his sons, Dan and Chris, to call the shots as their training partnership gains traction in Queensland.  Read more »

Mendivil still learning his trade

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 4:57pm

Trainer Mathew Ellerton is persisting with his gelding Mendivil, convinced it is only a matter of time before the horse breaks through for a win.  Read more »

McEvoy hopes for summer success on Galah

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 4:47pm

A trip to Perth for a Group One race didn't eventuate for Galah who is instead back in Sydney to chase a summer double, starting with the Festival Stakes.  Read more »

Ford escapes injury in Warwick Farm fall

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 3:48pm

Jay Ford has had a lucky escape from injury after a Warwick Farm race fall, with the jockey only suffering some muscle soreness in his back.  Read more »

Perfect draw for Luckygray

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 1:38pm

Local star Luckygray remains a firm favourite for the Group One Kingston Town Classic after drawing well in barrier four.  Read more »

Taylor Made Sales Horses on Bloodstock.com.au

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 12:11pm

Bloodstock.com.au welcomes Taylor Made Sales Agency Inc to our website!  Read more »

Dettori to learn fate on Wednesday

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 11:53pm

Jockey Frankie Dettori will find out his suspension for failing a doping test on Wednesday.  Read more »

Stewards charge Howmuchdoyouloveme team

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 6:18pm

Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony have been charged over the discovery of stomach-tubing equipment in a stable during the Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Sea Siren pleases O'Shea in Sha Tin gallop

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 5:24pm

Trainer John O'Shea has watched Sea Siren gallop in Hong Kong and says the star mare is in good shape for the International Sprint at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Charlie Chopsticks to add to sire's run

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 5:04pm

Charlie Chopsticks will be out to keep his sire Myboycharlie in the early-season two-year-old spotlight when he races for the first time at Rosehill.  Read more »

Munce takes to saddle after cancer news

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:53pm

Chris Munce is preparing to fight throat cancer but he plans to keep riding until he starts radiation therapy.  Read more »

She's Bella debuts with eye to Gold Coast

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:45pm

The Magic Millions Classic credentials of two-year-old She's Bella will be on show when the filly makes her debut in a midweek race at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Duggan clear to ride after appeal victory

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:13pm

Jenny Duggan has won an appeal against a suspension which would have ruled her out of the saddle until early next year.  Read more »

Secluded left as Messara's Rosehill hope

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:09pm

Well-related mare Secluded will be Paul Messara's only Rosehill runner on Festival Stakes day with the trainer deciding to spell Mahisara.  Read more »

Inglis announce free iPad app – Inglis Sales

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 3:41pm

Inglis is pleased to announce the launch of the free Inglis Sales iPad app , giving clients cutting edge yet user-friendly access to Inglis Sales catalogues on their iPad.  Read more »

Winter King in second chance at Caulfield

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 3:39pm

Winter King will be out to make up for a recent mishap when he lines up in the Doveton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Champagne Ruby set to step up at Sandown

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 3:06pm

Trainer Greg Eurell is confident of another consistent run from his mare Champagne Ruby at Sandown.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse to train for the Queen

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 1:05pm

Carlton House, one of the best horses in the Queen's team of thoroughbreds, will do his future racing in Australia under the care of Gai Waterhouse.  Read more »

Sydney Summer Sale catalogue now online

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 10:22am

Sydney Summer Sale catalogue now online The online catalogue for this Friday’s Inglis Sydney Summer Thoroughbred Sale, featuring dispersals or reductions from Brooklyn Lodge, Cornerstone Stud and Patinack Farm, is now available at www.inglis.com.au.  Read more »

Dettori penalty soon over failed drug test

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 9:50am

France Galop is set to deliver its verdict over Frankie Dettori's failed drug test which is likely to mean the jockey will be out for several months.  Read more »

Tigress Joy in fitness bid for Caulfield

Monday 3 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Darren Weir is sweating on the fitness of one of his star mares, Tigress Joy, whose preparation has been hampered by a foot abscess.  Read more »

Appeal decision to decide Cantonese jockey

Monday 3 December 2012, 5:52pm

Jenny Duggan has formed a winning combination with tough stayer Cantonese but an appeal hearing will decide if the streak continues at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bloodstock agents make play for Napayshini

Monday 3 December 2012, 5:46pm

Napayshini, the youngster who finished second at his race debut but made bigger headlines than any winner on the day, has been the subject of huge offers.  Read more »