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Tosen Stardom to run in Blamey Stakes

Thursday 16 March 2017, 4:51pm

Futurity Stakes runner-up Tosen Stardom will line up in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington rather than the George Ryder Stakes in Sydney.  Read more »

Dwayne Dunn to ride Teaspoon in Slipper

Thursday 16 March 2017, 3:53pm

Dwayne Dunn will replace an ailing Zac Purton aboard the Michael Freedman-trained Teaspoon in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Winx ready to keep winning roll on

Thursday 16 March 2017, 3:40pm

Stunning mare Winx is primed to divert focus from the Golden Slipper as she seeks her 16th straight win by defending the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Kendrick tackles Gold Coast double

Thursday 16 March 2017, 3:20pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick has spent hours studying the opposition and likely race patterns in preparation for the feature double at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Mertens making his mark in Melbourne

Thursday 16 March 2017, 2:30pm

In-form rider Beau Mertens is leading the Melbourne apprentices' premiership and is focused on making the most of his opportunities.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist a high point for owner

Thursday 16 March 2017, 2:11pm

Decade-long horse owner Bert Vieira's wait for a Golden Slipper runner has ended with Trapeze Artist set for the world's richest race for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Comin' Through out to emulate Criterion

Thursday 16 March 2017, 1:42pm

Craig Williams enjoyed big-race success on Criterion and hopes to do likewise on the now-retired star's half-brother Comin' Through in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Mick Mair takes aim at Gold Coast Stakes

Thursday 16 March 2017, 1:19pm

Trainer Mick Mair will be aiming to continue his good recent run at the Gold Coast with Fast Arrow in the Gold Coast Stakes.  Read more »

Zac Purton ruled out of Slipper

Thursday 16 March 2017, 11:44am

An ear infection has forced Hong Kong-based Australian jockey Zac Purton to forfeit the ride on Teaspoon in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Single Bullet passes vet's inspection

Thursday 16 March 2017, 10:14am

Golden Slipper contender Silver Bullet has been passed fit after a veterinary examination of superficial abrasions to his legs.  Read more »

Allanah Fancourt earns ride on favourite

Thursday 16 March 2017, 10:02am

Trainer Kelly Doughty has decided to keep Flamboyer at the Gold Coast rather than go to Newcastle with apprentice Allanah Fancourt to ride in the Goldmarket.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 16/03/2017

Thursday 16 March 2017, 9:33am

This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Special Tiara claims Champion Chase

Thursday 16 March 2017, 7:25am

Douvan's aura of invincibility is no more after he was emphatically defeated by Special Tiara in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Rock Giselle on Australasian Oaks path

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 5:42pm

The Australasian Oaks in Adelaide later this season looms as a likely target for well-bred filly Rock Giselle who has broken her maiden at Sandown.  Read more »

Rosehill weather to Gingernuts' taste

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 5:35pm

New Zealand Derby winner Gingernuts starts his tilt at the Australian equivalent at Randwick when he runs in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Single Bullet grazed in stable mishap

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 5:02pm

Single Bullet will undergo a veterinary examination to determine his fitness for the Golden Slipper after becoming cast in his box.  Read more »

Williams after second Golden Slipper win

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 4:53pm

Blue Diamond winner Catchy will carry Craig Williams' hopes of a second Golden Slipper win when the filly puts her unbeaten record on the line at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd lands 100th winner

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 4:41pm

Jeff Lloyd has become only the second jockey to ride 100 metropolitan winners in a Brisbane season.  Read more »

Lindsay Park not conceding Blamey Stakes

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 4:11pm

Lindsay Park's He Or She and Harlem will tackle the might of Darren Weir in the Group Two Blamey Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Privilege for Bowman to be Winx's jockey

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 4:01pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman expects the George Ryder Stakes to be one of the most competitive races champion mare Winx has contested.  Read more »