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Dettori tests positive at Longchamp

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 3:00am

Legendary Italian jockey Frankie Dettori has failed a drugs test while riding at Longchamp in France, his lawyer says.  Read more »

Luckygray topweight for Railway Stakes

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:52pm

The 2011 Railway Stakes winner Luckygray has been given topweight of 58kg for this year's renewal and is favourite ahead of Fawkner.  Read more »

Why multi-millionaire jockeys bet

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:46pm

Damien Oliver has the wealth to match his success on the racetrack, but he still chose to place a comparatively small bet that could end his career.  Read more »

Fromelles aimed at Sydney staying success

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:26pm

New Zealand mare Fromelles is being aimed at the Sydney summer staying features and is expected to improve as she steps up to 1900m at Rosehill.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup runners head to Japan

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 4:54pm

Melbourne Cup runners Jakkalberry, Mount Athos and Red Cadeaux are on their way to Tokyo to contest the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Handicapper calls for rankings overhaul

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 3:41pm

The handicapper responsible for Australian input into the official world racehorse rankings says the current system is confusing and needs changing.  Read more »

Snowden chasing more Guineas glory

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 3:03pm

Tatra and Proverb can improve on trainer Peter Snowden's Sandown Guineas record which has netted two wins and two placings in the past four years.  Read more »

Govt says Racing Victoria has enough power

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 2:21pm

Racing Victoria should have been given more power to investigate wrongdoing, the Victorian opposition says, as a top jockey faces two betting charges.  Read more »

Forgotten star ready for comeback

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 2:06pm

Laser Hawk, who led home a subsequent host of spring carnival stars when he won the Rosehill Guineas, will soon embark on a comeback campaign.  Read more »

Grands Crus poised for winning return

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 11:13am

Trainer David Pipe says top hurdler Grands Crus is placed to advantage at Cheltenham in his first major handicap race of a new campaign.  Read more »