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Racing officials on alert as heatwave hits

Friday 30 November 2012, 5:24pm

Horse trainers are taking different precautions ahead of the ATC Cup meeting at Warwick Farm which is expected to be run in heatwave conditions.  Read more »

Rejuvenated Niptious set for Caulfield

Friday 30 November 2012, 5:23pm

Veteran galloper Niptious is close to his best form despite advancing years with trainer Danny Curran keen about his Caulfield chances.  Read more »

Moriarty to cope with back-up in ATC Cup

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:55pm

Chris Waller is confident favourite Moriarty has the right constitution to cope with racing for the third straight week in the Listed ATC Cup.  Read more »

Millions goal looms for Gai's Choice

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:54pm

David Pfieffer knows what it takes to win feature races in Queensland and he'll strive to improve his strike-rate with Gai's Choice at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Freedman to take over Tinkler stable

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:39pm

Victorian trainer Anthony Freedman will take over the lease of 50 stables at Flemington following the departure of Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm outfit.  Read more »

Race name not a sign of retirement: bookie

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:13pm

Bookmaker Mick Rolfe has been recognised for his contribution to racing but says he's not ready for retirement despite 40 years in the industry.  Read more »

Tips on the management of competition horses during hot weather

Friday 30 November 2012, 9:18am

Hot weather, especially if combined with high humidity and still air, places the working horse at risk of heat stress. If not properly managed heat stress can result in...  Read more »

Snow Fairy stripped of Deauville win

Friday 30 November 2012, 8:14am

Snow Fairy has been disqualified from her win in France after testing positive to a banned anti-inflammatory.  Read more »

Sargent mares on track for summer success

Thursday 29 November 2012, 5:22pm

John Sargent is looking to stakes winning mares Fromelles and Holy Moly to make their mark in Sydney this summer as he builds up his Sydney stable.  Read more »

Sues chasing city success

Thursday 29 November 2012, 5:09pm

An unraced baby and a Sydney cast-off will be out to deliver trainer Mark Sues his maiden city success at Warwick Farm.  Read more »