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Qld apprentice outed for drug positive
Brisbane
Sunday 10 November 2019, 10:07am
Brisbane apprentice Sheriden Tomlinson has become the sixth jockey or trackwork rider in Queensland outed on a drug positive in the past two months. Read more »
Galileo equals Danehill's G1 record
Sydney
Sunday 10 November 2019, 9:41am
Champion Irish stallion Galileo has equalled Danehill's Group One record with Magic Wand, bringing up No. 84 in the Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Stewards probe jockey, trainer incident
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 7:30pm
Retiring jockey Stephen Baster and trainer Glenn Thornton have been hauled before stewards over an alleged incident at Flemington. Read more »
Decline in crowd numbers for Cup carnival
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 7:04pm
Just like the previous three days of this year's Melbourne Cup carnival, crowd numbers were down on recent years on Stakes day at Flemington. Read more »
Outback Barbie gives Gollan a big thrill
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 7:02pm
Trainer Tony Gollan said the win of Outback Barbie in the Keith Noud Quality was one of the biggest thrills of his career. Read more »
Hartnell bows out in style with G1 placing
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 6:57pm
Popular nine-year-old gelding Hartnell has run a bold race in his final start, finishing third in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Red-letter day for Snowdens at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:59pm
A Golden Slipper hopeful and an ultra-consistent mare have given Peter and Paul Snowden a feature race double to cap an outstanding day at Rosehill. Read more »
Perth Group Ones in plans for Reykjavik
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:36pm
After winning the Chatham Stakes at Flemington, the Lindsey Smith-trained Reykjavik is set to return to Perth for two Group One races later this year. Read more »
Gift win sets Dame on Golden Slipper path
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:32pm
Andrew Adkins has celebrated his biggest win since returning from a race fall, claiming the $1 million Golden Gift aboard Dame Giselle. Read more »
Dunn wins third Rosehill Country Classic
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:24pm
Matthew Dunn has continued his dominance of the Country Classic at Rosehill, with Ready For Danger making it three wins in four years for the NSW trainer. Read more »
No Japan Cup for Prince Of Arran
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:13pm
Prince Of Arran will not go to the Japan Cup with local rules stating he cannot wear the barrier blanket his trainer says in necessary. Read more »
Alward gives Waller a three-state treble
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:08pm
Consistent Alward has broken through for an overdue Doomben win to give champion trainer Chris Waller winners in three states. Read more »
Irish wave Magic Wand in Mackinnon Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 5:06pm
Magic Wand has come back from contesting the Melbourne Cup to win the final Group One race of the Flemington carnival, the Mackinnon Stakes. Read more »
Oceanex rebounds with G2 Matriarch victory
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 4:26pm
Oceanex has provided trainers Mick Price and Mick Kent junior with their third Melbourne Cup carnival winner taking out the Matriarch Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Deja vu for Doyle, Humbolt in Rosehill win
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:24pm
It was a case of deja vu for visiting English rider James Doyle, reconnecting with Humbolt Current to score an encouraging victory at Rosehill. Read more »
California Longbow hits Rosehill target
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:20pm
Improving stayer California Longbow has moved a step closer towards earning a shot at stakes company with a strong win at Rosehill. Read more »
True Self powers home in Queen Elizabeth
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:16pm
Irish mare True Self has turned around her connections disappointment at missing the Melbourne Cup by easily winning the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Nature Strip stars in G1 Sprint Classic
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 3:01pm
Nature Strip has made a one-act affair of the Group One Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington, winning the 1200m weight-for-age race by 3-1/4 lengths. Read more »
Banquo adds to O'Brien's Cup week success
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 2:50pm
Banquo has added to a successful week for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O'Brien, with the three-year-old colt taking out the Listed Springtime Stakes. Read more »
Jones on Target at Rosehill in Highway Hcp
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 2:17pm
Scone trainer Stephen Jones has been rewarded for sticking with Hit The Target, claiming a narrow win on Golden Gift day at Rosehill. Read more »
Savvy Oak bounces back with Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 9 November 2019, 1:29pm
Savvy Oak has provided Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with some Melbourne Cup carnival glory taking out the Very Special Kids Pin And Win Plate at Flemington. Read more »
Lucicello stamps class with Rosehill win
Sydney
Saturday 9 November 2019, 1:23pm
The Chris Waller-trained Lucicello has proven too classy for her rivals, kicking off her summer campaign with a win at Rosehill. Read more »
Veteran High Cost racks up ninth success
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 1:17pm
High Cost has continued to defy those who said he would never race with his ninth win in 72 starts at Doomben. Read more »
Lady Banff a cheap buy after Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 9 November 2019, 12:46pm
Lady Banff was the cheapest yearling trainer Matt Dunn bought this year but she has started her career with an impressive Doomben win. Read more »
True Self favourite for Queen Elizabeth
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:36pm
After going close to beating Prince Of Arran in the Geelong Cup, True Self is the short-priced favourite to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Soxagon helps Burke write a winning story
Brisbane
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:21pm
Former leading sports and racing journalist Brian Burke has proved a successful breeder with his gelding Soxagon heading for three straight wins at Doomben. Read more »
G1 Mackinnon quartet ready to fire
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:13pm
Lindsay Park has four Mackinnon Stakes runners as they look to end the Melbourne Cup carnival with a Group One victory. Read more »
Knickpoint in order for Flemington debut
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 6:09pm
Unbeaten Godolphin colt Knickpoint rises to stakes level for the first time when he runs in the Listed Springtime Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
McEvoy thinks Kluger can bounce back in G1
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 5:52pm
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy believes Japanese horse Kluger can bounce back and run well in the Mackinnon Stakes after having an excuse in the Cox Plate. Read more »
Race meeting off because of bushfires
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 5:46pm
The Kempsey Cup meeting has been called off after four races because of the impact of nearby bushfires. Read more »
Baster heads to Flemington for last time
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 5:40pm
With his career as a jockey drawing to a close, Stephen Baster has two rides on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington. Read more »
A guide to the G1 VRC Sprint Classic
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:41pm
A guide to the Group One VRC Sprint Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival. Read more »
A guide to the Group One Mackinnon Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:38pm
The Mackinnon Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week. Read more »
Linsday Park 2YO set to cap great week
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:37pm
Itzhot will bid to deliver Lindsay Park its third feature juvenile win this week when the youngster lines up in the $1 million Golden Gift. Read more »
Zoutori to face biggest test in WFA G1
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:28pm
Despite being beaten as favourite in a Group Two sprint a week ago, connections of Zoutori are happy to give him a crack at the Group One Darley Sprint Classic. Read more »
Show time for Hartnell after G1 Mackinnon
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 4:14pm
Godolphin stalwart Hartnell will have his final start in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes and will join Precedence, Sirmione and Moher as a show horse. Read more »
Smith's latest import in Rosehill debut
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 3:52pm
In-form trainer Matt Smith finds himself in unfamiliar territory as he prepares Artarmon for an Australian debut over 2400 metres. Read more »
Santa can cap spring carnival for Freedman
Melbourne
Friday 8 November 2019, 2:10pm
Santa Ana Lane will be out to give the Anthony Freedman stable its third Group One success of the Melbourne spring carnival in the Darley Sprint Classic. Read more »
Ex-Rockhampton trainer chases city success
Brisbane
Friday 8 November 2019, 1:14pm
Premier Rockhampton trainer Tom Button hopes to celebrate his move to Caloundra by winning with The Silver Lady at Doomben. Read more »
Japan next stop for Prince Of Arran
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 1:11pm
Globe-trotting Melbourne Cup runner-up Prince Of Arran will head to the Japan Cup with Hong Kong still on his agenda. Read more »
Latham seizes second chance in Australia
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 12:42pm
Jockey Keagan Latham is relishing his new life in Australia and hopes to make a splash in town where his rides include Sidearm in the $1 million Golden Gift. Read more »
Barrier a boost for Chapter And Verse
Brisbane
Friday 8 November 2019, 12:27pm
Smart sprinter Chapter and Verse will be ridden closer to the early pace after drawing a good barrier in the Lusted Keith Noud Quality. Read more »
Barry O'Farrell steps down from RA
Sydney
Friday 8 November 2019, 9:01am
Barry O'Farrell has resigned as chief executive of Racing Australia for undisclosed professional reasons. Read more »
BHA to look at penalties for modified whip
London
Friday 8 November 2019, 7:29am
Penalties for the use of modified whips could be reconsidered by the British Horseracing Authority following an incident at Chelmsford. Read more »
Three jockeys suspended on VRC Oaks day
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 7:58pm
Jockeys Damian Lane, John Allen and Darryl McLellan have been suspended out of the VRC Oaks meeting at Flemington. Read more »
Danny O'Brien claims Cup-VRC Oaks double
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 7:36pm
Two days after winning his first Melbourne Cup, trainer Danny O'Brien has claimed his first victory in the $1 million VRC Oaks. Read more »
Pancho flies home to score Flemington win
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 6:10pm
Chris Waller and Hugh Bowman have combined for a stakes race win at Flemington, taking out the Listed TCL TV Stakes. Read more »
Miami Bound gives O'Brien first Oaks win
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 6:05pm
Danny O'Brien has followed up a maiden victory in the Melbourne Cup with VRC Oaks success courtesy of Miami Bound. Read more »
Williams gets another win in Country Final
Melbourne
Thursday 7 November 2019, 5:34pm
Craig Williams has won yet another race on VRC Oaks day, two days after securing his first Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Gift fancy Malkovich to repay new owners
Sydney
Thursday 7 November 2019, 5:06pm
Golden Gift fancy Malkovich could repay the faith of a new ownership syndicate for Darby Racing when he debuts in the $1 million race at Rosehill. Read more »