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Waller cops tough Coolmore draw on chin

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 4:13pm

Trainer Chris Waller is staying optimistic despite Omei Sword, the favourite for Saturday's Coolmore Classic at Rosehill, drawing the outside barrier.  Read more »

Ahndras takes vital step to Aust Oaks

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 3:41pm

Gold Coast filly Ahndras takes a vital step towards an Australian Oaks start when she runs at Doomben.  Read more »

Trainer Paul Murray banned for 3-1/2 years

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 3:23pm

NSW South Coast trainer Paul Murray has been outed for 3-1/2 years for cobalt offences.  Read more »

Perth filly out to go one better in Kewney

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 2:38pm

A close second in her first Melbourne start, Perth filly Ellicazoom will be out to go one better in the Group Two Kewney Stakes.  Read more »

Nikitas to join Darren Weir stable

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 1:58pm

Former Brisbane three-year-old Nikitas is set to join trainer Darren Weir in a bid to regain his best form.  Read more »

Australian Cup attracts field of 12

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 1:29pm

The Group One Australian Cup at Flemington has attracted a field of 12 with trainer Darren Weir to have three runners including Humidor and Stratum Star.  Read more »

Omei Sword with outside draw in Coolmore

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 1:27pm

The Group One Coolmore Classic at Rosehill has attracted a field of 19 with favourite Omei Sword to jump from the outside barrier.  Read more »

Field of 13 for G1 Newmarket Handicap

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 1:19pm

A field of 13 has been declared for the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Race a colt from the last crop of High Chaparral with Lee & Anthony Freedman

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 10:50am

Slade Bloodstock offer this quality New Zealand bred colt from the last crop of the ill-fated High Chaparral to be trained by Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman and Anthony Freedman. Don't wait too long as this colt is walking out the door the partnership will close rapidly!  Read more »

Nikolic loses bid to appeal racecourse ban

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 10:15am

Jockey Danny Nikolic has failed in a bid to get the High Court to hear an appeal against his racecourse ban.  Read more »

Funeral for Riharna Thomson in Tamworth

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 7:13am

The funeral service for Riharna Thomson who died from injuries suffered in a trackwork fall will be held in Tamworth.  Read more »

Michelle Payne fined $1500 over tweet

Wednesday 8 March 2017, 7:02am

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been fined $1500 for a social media attack on Flemington track manager Mick Goodie.  Read more »

Noblet poised for G1 runners in two states

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 5:09pm

Trainer Andrew Noblet is set to chase Group One success in two states with Super Cash in the Newmarket Handicap and Silent Sedition in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Kiwi filly on Group One fast track

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 4:23pm

Kiwi raider La Bella Diosa's Australian Group One debut has been brought forward to the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

Flying Artie ruled out of Newmarket Hcp

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 3:52pm

Extreme Choice will be a Newmarket Handicap acceptor with Joao Moreira to ride after the colt's stablemate Flying Artie was ruled out of the race.  Read more »

Weather concerns for Smith debutant

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 3:16pm

Local trainer Matthew Smith is looking for an upgrade at Warwick Farm before committing Catmosphere to his scheduled debut.  Read more »

Ecuador aiming for G1 breakthrough

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 3:02pm

After two minor placings in Group One races over 1400m at his past two starts, Ecuador steps up to 2000m chasing a first elite level win in the Australian Cup.  Read more »

Edward and Anthony Cummings now partners

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 2:46pm

Edward Cummings is now an official training partner with his father Anthony at Randwick.  Read more »

Flying Artie out of Newmarket

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 10:04am

Flying Artie has been ruled out of the Newmarket Handicap with Joao Moreira to now take the ride on his stablemate Extreme Choice at Flemington.  Read more »

William Buick to ride in Sydney for sheikh

Tuesday 7 March 2017, 8:01am

Godolphin has called on William Buick to replace the injured James Doyle in key autumn carnival races in Sydney.  Read more »