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Hall gets Sydney chance on Jungle Edge

Friday 11 January 2019, 4:10pm

Victorian apprentice Chelsea Hall is set to ride in Sydney for the first time when she partners Jungle Edge in the Summer Sprint at Randwick.  Read more »

Patrick Payne books Cahill for key rides

Friday 11 January 2019, 4:00pm

Trainer Patrick Payne has secured big-race jockey Michael Cahill for two key rides on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Chapter and Verse to prove his worth

Friday 11 January 2019, 3:12pm

Desleigh Forster is hoping rising star Chapter and Verse can prove he is a winter carnival contender by winning the Magic Millions QTIS Open.  Read more »

Young brigade out in force at Randwick

Friday 11 January 2019, 2:56pm

There will be plenty of fresh faces in the jockeys' room at Randwick with a host of apprentices given opportunities on the Randwick card.  Read more »

Winx form looks good for Cabeza De Vaca

Friday 11 January 2019, 2:51pm

Jockey Stephen Baster believes Cabeza De Vaca's first-up run behind Winx last preparation provides a strong guide to his Chester Manifold Stakes chances.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie's inquiry deferred

Friday 11 January 2019, 2:32pm

An inquiry into four alleged positive swabs from horses trained by Ben Currie has been deferred to allow a legal issue to be resolved.  Read more »

Williams pair begin Championships campaign

Friday 11 January 2019, 12:01pm

Goulburn trainer Danny Williams is preparing for a busy day at Randwick with six runners including Highway Handicap favourite Hemmerle.  Read more »

Filly already part of Millions glory

Friday 11 January 2019, 11:36am

Trainer Peter Hulbert believes Magic Millions Classic contender Oh Five Glory is an example of what the Magic Millions series is all about.  Read more »

Ill Damian Browne to miss Millions

Friday 11 January 2019, 11:12am

Damian Browne will be out for several weeks after undergoing bowel surgery and will be replaced by Tim Clark on second favourite Boomsara in the $2m MM Guineas.  Read more »

Yes Yes Yes out of Magic Millions

Friday 11 January 2019, 10:50am

Former favourite Yes Yes Yes has been scratched from the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after originally being passed fit to run.  Read more »

Dubai Gold Cup plans for Cross Counter

Thursday 10 January 2019, 7:06pm

The Dubai Gold Cup on World Cup night at Meydan has been pencilled in for Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter's first start of 2019.  Read more »

Doss out of Magic Millions Guineas

Thursday 10 January 2019, 5:36pm

Emergency Doss has been scratched from the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas with Say I See You next in line to get a start.  Read more »

Battlers set to star again at Gold Coast

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:47pm

The battlers beating the odds story of Magic Millions day could easily involve jockey Luke Tarrant and trainer Kevin Kemp.  Read more »

So Si Bon chasing back-to-back wins

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:39pm

After breaking through for his first win in more than two years, So Si Bon will be out to back it up when he runs at Flemington over 1600m.  Read more »

Full book for Jay Ford at Randwick

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:33pm

Jockey Jay Ford is convinced Sikhing Glory can break a distance hoodoo and score his first win beyond 1000 metres at Randwick.  Read more »

Classic hope Yes Yes Yes found to be sore

Thursday 10 January 2019, 4:27pm

Darren Weir-trained two-year-old Yes Yes Yes must pass another inspection before being allowed to start in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Freedman ready to Frolic in Sydney

Thursday 10 January 2019, 3:58pm

Life has come full circle for trainer Michael Freedman as he restarts the process of rebuilding a stable in Sydney.  Read more »

Manolo Blahniq favourite for Listed race

Thursday 10 January 2019, 3:46pm

After two placings so far this preparation, the Tony Noonan-trained Manolo Blahniq is the early favourite for the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes.  Read more »

Good Millions news for Michael Nolan

Thursday 10 January 2019, 2:58pm

Trainer Michael Nolan is delighted Unconditional has made the field for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas and .  Read more »

Femme Fireball to improve from good gate

Thursday 10 January 2019, 1:58pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote expects a sharp improvement from Femme Fireball with the mare finally drawing a good barrier in the Millions Fillies and Mares race.  Read more »

Mick Lakey swimming against MM tide

Thursday 10 January 2019, 1:44pm

The Gold Coast will take centre stage this weekend and that's precisely what Mick Lakey is banking on when he brings consistent mare Final Zero to Sydney.  Read more »

Shinn returns to trackwork after injury

Thursday 10 January 2019, 1:39pm

Blake Shinn's comeback to race riding is a step closer with the jockey's return to trackwork after recovering from a neck injury suffered in a fall.  Read more »

Godolphin set for Magic Millions treble

Thursday 10 January 2019, 11:55am

The Godolphin organisation has chances in three races on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast headed by Exhilarates in the $2 million 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Buoyant start to Magic Millions sale

Thursday 10 January 2019, 8:52am

The annual Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast has started on a high note with four yearlings sold for $1 million or more.  Read more »

Mahis Angel scores narrow Caulfield win

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 8:07pm

Jockey Joe Bowditch believes Mahis Angel is still learning his craft but was pleased with the fight the colt showed to score a narrow win at Caulfield  Read more »

263 juveniles remain in Blue Diamond

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:49pm

Second acceptances for this year's Blue Diamond have been taken with 263 two-year-olds remaining in the mix for the Group One race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Columbus Circle makes stylish debut

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:39pm

The Nick Ryan-trained three-year-old Columbus Circle has made a promising start to his career, winning an 1100m maiden at Caulfield.  Read more »

Menari back to track after stud failure

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:30pm

Menari will return to racing after experiencing fertility issues at stud and will be aimed at the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Vorster set to ride for McEvoy stable

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 6:20pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy says he is excited to have jockey Barend Vorster set to ride for his stable in South Australia.  Read more »

Setback for NZ-bound Neptune's Spear

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:52pm

Two-year-old Neptune's Spear's chances in the Karaka Million in New Zealand have suffered a blow with his defeat as odds-on favourite at Doomben.  Read more »

Matt Dunn-trained gelding ready to fire

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:31pm

The Fire Trap has come through a bruising last-start run and is ready for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Monsieur Sisu chasing back-to-back wins

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:18pm

Monsieur Sisu has an unblemished record on heavy ground but Paul Cave expects him to run well at Randwick regardless of the track condition.  Read more »

Cool Chap to return in Chester Manifold

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 4:04pm

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says he can't fault Cool Chap leading into his return in the Chester Manifold Stakes and is looking to the gelding to make his mark.  Read more »

Young sires chase Millions double

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 2:53pm

Young gun sires Better Than Ready and Spirit Of Boom have the chance to give Queensland studs a rare double on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Joe Cleary follows golden rule to Millions

Wednesday 9 January 2019, 1:56pm

Trainer Joe Cleary is following a policy of his father, retired trainer Frank Cleary, by sticking with jockey Jess Taylor in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Two Flemington options for Rock 'n' Gold

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 6:30pm

Connections of Rock 'n' Gold will decide before acceptance time whether to run the gelding in the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington or a 1600m-handicap.  Read more »

Australian Turf Club to cap membership

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 6:14pm

The Australian Turf Club will introduce a waiting list for membership applications taken after the end of January.  Read more »

70 entries so far for rich All-Star Mile

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 5:37pm

Some high-profile horses have already been nominated for the inaugural All-Star Mile with more big names expected to be entered.  Read more »

Thornton, McNeil have suspensions reduced

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 4:47pm

Stephanie Thornton has had an improper riding suspension reduced from 25 to 20 meetings on appeal while Jye McNeil has had a careless riding ban reduced.  Read more »

Blinkers could help The Odyssey in Classic

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 4:32pm

Queensland hopeful The Odyssey could wear blinkers in the Magic Millions Classic in which he will start from barrier two.  Read more »

Jungle Edge a late Summer Sprint entry

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 3:23pm

Popular sprinter Jungle Edge has been added to the field for the Summer Sprint at Randwick and has been given top weight of 64.5kg.  Read more »

Ridgewood Drive chasing second city win

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 2:24pm

After breaking his maiden at Sandown, three-year-old Ridgewood Drive is set to back up seven days later at Caulfield to chase another city win.  Read more »

Outback Barbie shortens for Millions

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 12:15pm

Outback Barbie is the short-priced favourite for the Magic Millions Guineas after drawing perfectly for the $2 million race at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Exhilarates now favourite for MM Classic

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 10:36am

Godolphin filly Exhilarates is now the outright favourite for the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast after drawing barrier nine.  Read more »

Dubious out to remain unbeaten in Millions

Monday 7 January 2019, 7:02pm

Dubious puts his unbeaten run on the line in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast after wins in Sydney and Brisbane in his two starts.  Read more »

Payne has feature race hopes in two states

Monday 7 January 2019, 6:42pm

Chamois Road headlines Patrick Payne's entries at Flemington on Chester Manifold Stakes day while stablemates Husson Eagle and Zizzis have Gold Coast targets.  Read more »

Kent weighs in on track debate in Victoria

Monday 7 January 2019, 4:39pm

Trainer Mick Kent has given his view on the track preparation policy in Victoria, including questioning the accuracy of some track ratings.  Read more »

Chris Munce to star at Millions

Monday 7 January 2019, 4:29pm

Chris Munce has been a major player on Magic Millions day for years and looks set to again play a big part in the rich meeting at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Ljungberg out of Guineas after mix-up

Monday 7 January 2019, 4:27pm

Sydney three-year-old Ljungberg will be scratched from the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast after a mix-up over his acceptance in the $2 million race.  Read more »

Programming change helps Neptune's Spear

Monday 7 January 2019, 3:18pm

The decision to add an extra two-year-old race to the Doomben midweek meeting has helped the cause of Karaka Million hopeful Neptune's Spear.  Read more »