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Final Man in line for hat-trick at Sandown

Friday 1 May 2020, 4:13pm

After victories at Pakenham and Sandown, Final Man will chase a third consecutive win when he runs at Sandown.  Read more »

Drying track a sorry sight for Turner

Friday 1 May 2020, 3:25pm

Trainer Amanda Turner was hoping for more rain ahead of Lisdoonvarna's Randwick assignment but she still believes the mare can be competitive.  Read more »

Buffalo River set for next test at Sandown

Friday 1 May 2020, 3:20pm

Promising Mike Moroney-trained import Buffalo River is the short-priced favourite in a 1400m open handicap at Sandown on a heavy track.  Read more »

Extension keeps Magnufighter on track

Friday 1 May 2020, 2:25pm

The decision to extend nominations for the Open Handicap at Doomben has helped keep tough Magnufighter's current campaign on track.  Read more »

Snowdens plan to Hightail it to Brisbane

Friday 1 May 2020, 2:24pm

Stakes winner Hightail will kick off a campaign aimed towards the better Brisbane winter carnival races when he steps out at Randwick.  Read more »

Wet to suit Teleplay in G1 Sangster Stakes

Friday 1 May 2020, 2:13pm

Co-trainer Mick Price would not mind a bit more rain ahead of the Group One Sangster Stakes at Morphettville in which he has Teleplay engaged.  Read more »

Wisdom Of Water confirms J J Atkins claims

Friday 1 May 2020, 1:22pm

Wisdom of Water has turned his return to racing into a training gallop and in the process confirmed his rating as a top chance in the Group One J J Atkins.  Read more »

Heavy track expected for Sandown racing

Friday 1 May 2020, 1:01pm

The meeting at Sandown is set to go ahead with the track rated a Heavy (9) on race eve after more than 70mm of rain.  Read more »

Canasta could be the ace in Baker's pack

Friday 1 May 2020, 12:33pm

Improving four-year-old Canasta will be one of several Bjorn Baker-trained horses testing the waters in Saturday grade at Randwick.  Read more »

Begg apprehensive ahead of Bolt's G1 test

Friday 1 May 2020, 12:24pm

Grahame Begg has delayed sending Beauty Bolt to Adelaide as late as possible ahead of the Group One Australasian Oaks at Morphettville.  Read more »

O'Shea bullish about Newsreader's debut

Friday 1 May 2020, 11:31am

A winning track work gallop has given trainer John O'Shea the confidence to set the bar high for Newsreader ahead of her debut.  Read more »

Flemington Finals Day conditions changed

Friday 1 May 2020, 11:25am

Victorian racing officials have announced changes to some race conditions during winter, with all Flemington Finals Day races to be Quality handicaps.  Read more »

Tighe to continue winning ways in style

Friday 1 May 2020, 10:58am

Peter Tighe has owned dozens of winners including superstar Winx and he could continue his run with a cheap buy, Stylish Saga, at Doomben.  Read more »

Secretariat favourite in virtual Derby

Friday 1 May 2020, 10:51am

Secretariat is favourite ahead of Citation with the 13 triple crown winners to do battle in a virtual running of the first leg, the Kentucky Derby.  Read more »

Gollan heads to another milestone

Friday 1 May 2020, 10:15am

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has had trebles at the past two Saturday meetings and will again have a strong hand at Doomben.  Read more »

Provisional fixture list being prepared

Friday 1 May 2020, 7:15am

Officials are nearing publication of an initial program for the first seven days of racing when the sport eventually resumes in Britain.  Read more »

Irish Songs gives Goldman Wagga Town Plate

Thursday 30 April 2020, 6:06pm

Irish Songs has won the Wagga Town Plate, a race his trainer Kurt Goldman says he has long wanted to win.  Read more »

Strong entries for two-day Bool carnival

Thursday 30 April 2020, 5:24pm

Entries have closed for the COVID-19-shortened Warrnambool carnival which features an all jumps program on day one and a flat meeting on day two.  Read more »

Minervini ready to make a mark after move

Thursday 30 April 2020, 5:00pm

Nine months after making the move to NSW, Group-winning trainer Mark Minervini will have his first Saturday metropolitan runners in Sydney.  Read more »

The Astrologist entered for Sandown return

Thursday 30 April 2020, 4:57pm

City winner The Astrologist is yet to race this season but the three-year-old is scheduled to make his return in a 1200m-race at Sandown.  Read more »