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Island Daze scores first-up win at Sandown

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5:28pm

Lightly raced four-year-old mare Island Daze has backed up some promising trackwork with a first-up win in a midweek city race at Sandown.  Read more »

Greener pastures ahead for Dunn galloper

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5:24pm

Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn hopes he gets to keep Hong Kong-owned Green Mountain for a while longer after the gelding won at Doomben.  Read more »

'Switched on' Lady Cuvee makes her mark

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5:18pm

She has taken her time but trainer Chris Waller expected nothing less from New Zealand-bred filly Lady Cuvee who has broken through for her first win.  Read more »

Physicality faces city test in Inglis Dash

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 2:59pm

After a maiden win on debut in country Victoria, trainer Symon Wilde is happy to give Physicality his chance in the $250,000 Inglis Dash at Flemington.  Read more »

Bartley hoping for a Good Time in autumn

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 2:51pm

Stakes winner In Good Time will kick off her campaign at Rosehill but connections are still weighing up which race she will contest.  Read more »

Ryan Maloney back riding ahead of schedule

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 12:58pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney will return to riding late after using methods employed by footballers to recover from injury.  Read more »

Viking Warrior on trial for Diamond tilt

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 12:17pm

Champion trainer David Hayes is hoping well-bred colt Viking Warrior can press his claims for the Blue Diamond when he runs at Flemington in his second start.  Read more »

Murphy and Tregea chase two-state success

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 12:14pm

Apprentice Michael Murphy and trainer Steve Tregea are set to continue their good form, starting with the Gosford Gold Cup.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist pleases in barrier trial

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 6:09pm

Triple Group One winner Trapeze Artist has warmed up for his next campaign with a barrier trial performance which has pleased his trainer Gerald Ryan.  Read more »

35 G1 winners among All-Star Mile entries

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 5:07pm

Thirty five Group One winners are among 130 eligible entries for the All-Star Mile ahead of the public vote to decide places in the field.  Read more »

Tropezina set to chase third-straight win

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 4:52pm

After wins at Mornington and Caulfield this summer, the Henry Dwyer-trained filly Tropezina faces her biggest test yet in the $250,000 Inglis Dash.  Read more »

More Sundays out to press Guineas claims

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 3:23pm

Champion trainer David Hayes is keen to target the Australian Guineas with blue blood colt More Sundays if he can live up to expectations this campaign.  Read more »

Winx not among All-Star Mile nominations

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 1:06pm

Champion Winx has not been nominated for the inaugural All-Star Mile in Melbourne, with the mare's autumn program to centre on Sydney.  Read more »

Jamie Kah making the move to Melbourne

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 12:46pm

South Australia's premier rider Jamie Kah is to base herself in Victoria seeking better opportunities and an elusive Group One win.  Read more »

Evergreen Winx a supreme athlete: Bowman

Tuesday 15 January 2019, 9:02am

Champion Winx has pleased her trainer and jockey with her performance in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of her final racing campaign.  Read more »

Inglis Dash attracts 15 nominations

Monday 14 January 2019, 7:20pm

The $250,000 Inglis Dash for three-year-olds at Flemington has attracted 15 nominations.  Read more »

D'Argento to run in Rosehill barrier trial

Monday 14 January 2019, 6:34pm

While most attention at the Rosehill trials will be on Winx, D'Argento is among the other elite level horses having their first autumn hit-outs.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles to resume at Flemington

Monday 14 January 2019, 5:45pm

Sydney mare Champagne Cuddles is set to race in Melbourne for the first time when she resumes from a spell in the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Brooklyn Hustle favourite for Blue Diamond

Monday 14 January 2019, 4:46pm

The Jason Warren-trained filly Brooklyn Hustle has been installed the early favourite for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes for two-year-olds at Caulfield.  Read more »

Yarra Valley meeting off because of heat

Monday 14 January 2019, 2:45pm

Racing Victoria has abandoned a scheduled race meeting at Yarra Valley because of the forecast for extreme heat.  Read more »

Baster to ride True Excelsior in G1 in NZ

Monday 14 January 2019, 12:25pm

Jockey Stephen Baster will continue his association with the Leon and Troy Corstens-trained True Excelsior when the mare chases a Group One win in New Zealand.  Read more »

Kennewell to trainer expensive colt

Sunday 13 January 2019, 6:41pm

Melbourne trainer Lloyd Kennewell will train the $1.7 million sale topper from the Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sunlight, Oohood building to race returns

Sunday 13 January 2019, 6:06pm

Two Group One sprint races at Flemington are the first autumn targets for star filly Sunlight who is already a Group One winner at the Melbourne track.  Read more »

Desleigh Forster keeps bargains coming

Sunday 13 January 2019, 4:48pm

Desleigh Forster's eye for a bargain has resulted in Chapter And Verse winning a million dollar race and adding to the trainer's growing reputation.  Read more »

Peter Hulbert happy after Millions fifth

Sunday 13 January 2019, 4:34pm

Trainer Peter Hulbert believes he has a winter carnival hope in Oh Five Glory after she ran fifth in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Winx honoured at Santa Anita ceremony

Sunday 13 January 2019, 4:22pm

Australian champion Winx has been celebrated at a ceremony in the United States after being voted the most popular horse in the world.  Read more »

Damian Browne ride inquiry adjourned

Sunday 13 January 2019, 3:20pm

An inquiry into a ride by Damian Browne at Eagle Farm has been adjourned until the jockey recovers from stomach surgery.  Read more »

Godolphin nominate three for All-Star Mile

Sunday 13 January 2019, 3:09pm

Godolphin trainer James Cummings has announced Group One stars Hartnell, Alizee and Best Of Days as nominations for the inaugural All-Star Mile.  Read more »

More preparation work at Eagle Farm

Sunday 13 January 2019, 10:45am

Work is continuing on the Eagle Farm track surface in preparation for its next major test with its second race meeting within a few weeks.  Read more »

Victor Espinoza no closer to race return

Sunday 13 January 2019, 10:07am

Star American jockey Victor Espinoza will get a third medical opinion on when he can return to race riding after suffering a spinal injury.  Read more »

MM runner-up Dubious gets consolation

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:30pm

Magic Millions 2YO Classic runner-up Dubious has picked up a $325,000 bonus for his all-female owners syndicate.  Read more »

Chauffeur salutes at first start for Weir

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:30pm

Well-bred Chauffeur has sprinted to victory at Flemington in his first start since being transferred to the Darren Weir stable in Victoria.  Read more »

Apprentice Dolan uses weight to advantage

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:25pm

Apprentice Robbie Dolan has used his weight to advantage on Single Bullet to beat Jungle Edge in the Summer Sprint at Randwick, the first of a winning treble.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker ends Millions day on a high

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:20pm

Redouble completed a memorable day for Bjorn Baker when he landed some big bets to win the Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Manolo Blahniq scores in Chester Manifold

Saturday 12 January 2019, 6:11pm

The Tony Noonan-trained Manolo Blahniq has claimed his first Australian stakes win with victory in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Godolphin filly wins Magic Millions 2YO

Saturday 12 January 2019, 5:47pm

Godolphin has won its first race at a Magic Millions carnival with Exhilarates claiming the 2YO Classic in outstanding fashion.  Read more »

Boomsara wins Magic Millions 3YO Guineas

Saturday 12 January 2019, 5:14pm

Chris Munce has experienced his greatest moment as a trainer with Boomsara scoring a thrilling win in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Madison County wins second G1

Saturday 12 January 2019, 4:54pm

Madison County has overcome difficulties to claim the Levin Classic at Trentham, his second Group One victory.  Read more »

Invincibella could chase Magic hat-trick

Saturday 12 January 2019, 4:20pm

Trainer Chris Waller concedes he is tempted to set Invincibella for a third straight Magic Millions Fillies and Mares race.  Read more »

Fresh is best for Baker's Egyptian Symbol

Saturday 12 January 2019, 3:43pm

Bjorn Baker believes he's finally found the key to Egyptian Symbol after the mare produced a barnstorming finish to win the Magic Millions Snippets.  Read more »

Eurell has Guineas aspirations for O'Tauto

Saturday 12 January 2019, 3:33pm

Lightly raced O'Tauto is likely to be given his chance to progress towards the Australian Guineas after a hard-fought win at Flemington over 1400m.  Read more »

Tumultuous goes back to back in $1m Trophy

Saturday 12 January 2019, 3:17pm

Tumultuous has become the third horse to win back-to-back Magic Millions Trophies on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Linda Meech creates history at Randwick

Saturday 12 January 2019, 2:37pm

Linda Meech has become the first dual licence holder to ride in Sydney and has made it count with victory in the first two races.  Read more »

Carnival goals ahead for Chapter And Verse

Saturday 12 January 2019, 2:36pm

Winter carnival goals including a possible Stradbroke Handicap mission are on the drawing board for Magic Millions QTIS Open winner Chapter And Verse.  Read more »

Silentz makes it back-to-back city wins

Saturday 12 January 2019, 2:33pm

The Darren Weir-trained Silentz has made it back-to-back city victories, overhauling So Si Bon in the straight to win over 1600m at Flemington.  Read more »

Griffin lands Country Cup on roughie

Saturday 12 January 2019, 1:57pm

Gold Coast jockey Dan Griffin has displayed his class with a win on outsider Mr Markou in the Magic Millions Country Cup.  Read more »

Microphone wins on debut at Flemington

Saturday 12 January 2019, 1:41pm

Godolphin-owned two-year-old colt Microphone has got the job done on debut, racing to a narrow win over Pretty Brazen at Flemington.  Read more »

Terminology too smart in Magic Maiden

Saturday 12 January 2019, 1:27pm

Promising filly Terminology has continued the domination of Sydney horses in the Magic Millions Maiden with a comprehensive win on Saturday.  Read more »

Ellicazoom ready to fire at the Gold Coast

Friday 11 January 2019, 5:53pm

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says Ellicazoom has been impressing on the training track ahead of a tilt at a $1 million Magic Millions race at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Winx ready to run in barrier trial

Friday 11 January 2019, 5:46pm

Winx will begin the countdown to her final racing campaign in a 900m-barrier trial at Rosehill.  Read more »