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Ciaron Maher Racing opens Sydney stable

Monday 7 January 2019, 1:17pm

Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher will now have stables in two states with confirmation of a Sydney base at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Michael Crismale joins RNSW board

Monday 7 January 2019, 12:14pm

Racing minister Paul Toole has announced former Australian Turf Club chairman Michael Crismale will join the board of Racing NSW.  Read more »

Brisbane trainer Barry Miller dies aged 78

Monday 7 January 2019, 11:53am

Group One-winning Brisbane trainer Barry Miller has died aged 78 after a long illness.  Read more »

Long Leaf on target for New Zealand race

Sunday 6 January 2019, 6:38pm

The Lindsay Park stable will send stakes-winning colt Long Leaf to New Zealand to run in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic at his next start.  Read more »

The Candy Man in freak Sunshine Coast win

Sunday 6 January 2019, 6:00pm

The Candy Man has revived memories of the great Gunsynd after missing the start by 10 lengths before winning at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Winx on target for final campaign

Sunday 6 January 2019, 5:47pm

Winx has surprised her trainer Chris Waller who continues to marvel at her fitness and prowess ahead of what will be her final racing campaign.  Read more »

Better Reflection settles in on Gold Coast

Sunday 6 January 2019, 5:17pm

Rockhampton filly Better Reflection has arrived on the Gold Coast ahead of her bid to beat the big stables in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

True Excelsior to head to NZ for G1 sprint

Sunday 6 January 2019, 5:07pm

The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained True Excelsior will travel to New Zealand to chase a Group One win in The Telegraph at Trentham.  Read more »

James Cummings passes first stress test

Sunday 6 January 2019, 11:18am

Godolphin Australia's head trainer James Cummings believes he has already passed his first stress test on the way to the Magic Millions meeting.  Read more »

Allan Reardon new Qld track assessor

Sunday 6 January 2019, 9:53am

Former Queensland chief steward Allan Reardon has been appointed as the state's new official track walker.  Read more »

Mastering scores narrow Caulfield win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 6:26pm

Odds-on favourite Mastering has held on to score a narrow win at Caulfield, beating the fast-finishing Harbour Grey by a nose.  Read more »

Apprentice Robbie Dolan's star on the rise

Saturday 5 January 2019, 6:00pm

Apprentice Robbie Dolan has ridden a double at Randwick including a first winner for trainer Chris Waller to continue his rise up the Sydney riding ranks.  Read more »

Godolphin gets first Millions runner

Saturday 5 January 2019, 5:50pm

The massive Godolphin operation has secured its first runner in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Exhilarates Gold Coast win on Saturday.  Read more »

Chatuchak races away for Caulfield victory

Saturday 5 January 2019, 5:40pm

Godolphin-owned mare Chatuchak has finished strongly to win at Caulfield, giving jockey Dwayne Dunn a winning double at the meeting.  Read more »

Tyzone proves too classy in Gold Coast win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 4:36pm

Consistent galloper Tyzone has appreciated a sharp drop in class to score an overdue win at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

No Millions for Ljungberg despite win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:59pm

Trainer Ron Quinton is not tempted to send Ljungberg to the Gold Coast for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas despite the ease of his win at Randwick.  Read more »

Bold Missile brings up double for Dwyer

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:49pm

Victories by Tropezina and Bold Missile have given Caulfield trainer Henry Dwyer a winning double on his home track.  Read more »

Sydney a potential option for Coast winner

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:36pm

Prioritise has been able to win at the Gold Coast after setting a slow early pace to record his fifth win this season.  Read more »

Easy Eddie earns shot at Takeover Target

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:33pm

Easy Eddie will take the next step in his burgeoning career in the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford after his win at Randwick.  Read more »

Native Soldier out of Millions and autumn

Saturday 5 January 2019, 3:25pm

A leg injury has ruled Native Soldier out of the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast with Darren Weir hoping to have the colt back for the spring carnival.  Read more »

Apprentice Nothdurft lands Gold Coast win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 2:55pm

Apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has ridden his first Saturday metropolitan winner not long after getting his city licence.  Read more »

Hightail firms for Magic Millions with win

Saturday 5 January 2019, 2:04pm

Hightail has firmed dramatically for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after his Randwick win but co-trainer Peter Snowden has warned he is not a certain starter.  Read more »

Toby Edmonds to aim higher with Acqume

Saturday 5 January 2019, 2:00pm

Acqume has repaid a decision to keep her racing with a Gold Coast win that could be the forerunner to a stakes campaign.  Read more »

Tropezina makes it back-to-back victories

Saturday 5 January 2019, 1:47pm

The Henry Dwyer-trained filly Tropezina has backed up a maiden win at Mornington first-up with a city win at Caulfield in her second start of her campaign.  Read more »

Jackson Murphy to have surgery on hand

Saturday 5 January 2019, 1:16pm

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy will have surgery on his right hand after being injured in a race fall.  Read more »

Kendrick hopes he has a real deal

Friday 4 January 2019, 6:07pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is looking to He's The Deel to show his staying promise when he runs over 1800 metres at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Peralta to kick off career at Randwick

Friday 4 January 2019, 5:56pm

David Payne is keen to see how Peralta performs at his first start and how Silent Explorer returns when he takes the pair to Randwick.  Read more »

Waldron to saddle first Melbourne runners

Friday 4 January 2019, 5:41pm

Mission Hill and Weather With You will be the first city runners in Melbourne for trainer Joe Waldron who has recently relocated from New Zealand to Mornington.  Read more »

Edmonds calls on Guthmann-Chester

Friday 4 January 2019, 3:38pm

Leading trainer Toby Edmonds has called on apprentice Jag Guthmann-Chester to help ease a weight hike for Tyzone at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Cup horse injury could not be foreseen: RV

Friday 4 January 2019, 3:10pm

An investigation has found the ultimately fatal injury suffered by The Cliffsofmoher during the Melbourne Cup could not have been foreseen or prevented.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy relying on Hills for Millions

Friday 4 January 2019, 1:41pm

Hills will have to win her way to the Magic Millions Classic via a race at the Gold Coast if trainer Tony McEvoy is to defend the race he won with Sunlight.  Read more »

Nomothaj out to bounce back at Caulfield

Friday 4 January 2019, 1:32pm

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes a drier surface can spark an improved showing from stakes-winning filly Nomothaj when she runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Australian sprinter Faatinah wins in Dubai

Friday 4 January 2019, 10:47am

Australian sprinter Faatinah has kicked off his Dubai campaign with victory in a 1000m-sprint at Meydan on the opening night of their carnival.  Read more »

Thornton, McNeil appeal riding suspensions

Thursday 3 January 2019, 5:34pm

Stephanie Thornton has lodged an appeal against the severity of an improper riding suspension while Jye McNeil is appealing a seven-meeting careless riding ban.  Read more »

Three winners for McDonald at Te Aroha

Thursday 3 January 2019, 5:28pm

Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald has made a flying visit home to New Zealand, catching up with old friends and riding three winners at Te Aroha.  Read more »

Ben Thompson set to begin Singapore stint

Thursday 3 January 2019, 4:57pm

Young Victorian jockey Ben Thompson is looking forward to starting an overseas riding stint in Singapore where he has been licensed for the season.  Read more »

Price believes 1400m will suit Mastering

Thursday 3 January 2019, 3:59pm

Trainer Mick Price believes if Mastering can prove himself over 1400m at Caulfield, it will open up the gelding's options.  Read more »

Randwick barrier concern for Nicci's Gold

Thursday 3 January 2019, 3:52pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has some concerns about the transfer of racing from Warwick Farm to Randwick with in-form mare Nicci's Gold.  Read more »

Metis to give Tony Gollan another thrill

Thursday 3 January 2019, 1:39pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan admits he gets an extra thrill every time he can win a race with the speedy Metis, a horse he helped syndicate.  Read more »

Just Hifalutin to make Caulfield return

Thursday 3 January 2019, 1:31pm

Just Hifalutin is set for her first start in almost six months at Caulfield, with her trainer Enver Jusufovic looking forward to the mare's return.  Read more »

Barrier concern for Oh Five Glory at Coast

Thursday 3 January 2019, 12:22pm

Trainers Peter and Will Hulbert will reluctantly run Oh Five Glory from a wide barrier at the Gold Coast in the lead-up to the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Lloyd Kennewell to close Adelaide stable

Thursday 3 January 2019, 10:33am

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell has announced he will close his Adelaide stable to concentrate on Melbourne after funding and prize money cuts to SA racing.  Read more »

Martin Seidl lands first metropolitan win

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 6:37pm

Robe De Fete has given visiting German rider Martin Seidl a first Victorian metropolitan win at Sandown.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss closing in on retirement

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 6:18pm

Trainer Joe Pride is preparing for the retirement of veteran stayer Destiny's Kiss, a gallant third in the New Year's Day Cup after copping interference.  Read more »

Villa Sarchi impresses in Sandown victory

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:37pm

Villa Sarchi has unleashed a powerful finishing burst to again score a first-up victory over 1000 metres at Sandown.  Read more »

Gold Coast or Flemington for Mr Money Bags

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:28pm

The Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast or the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington are the options for last-start winner Mr Money Bags.  Read more »

Sandown winners have big staying targets

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:22pm

Amanikan and Ridgewood Drive have shown their potential with maiden victories at Sandown which may lead to Derby and Oaks races later in the season.  Read more »

Old association wins again at Doomben

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 5:16pm

The long-standing and successful combination of trainer Michael Nolan and owner Kim McCasker has won with Devils Marbles at Doomben.  Read more »

Easy Eddie to run for Pride at Kensington

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 4:32pm

Trainer Joe Pride will take Easy Eddie to race at Randwick but says he would rather be racing on his home track at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

In-form Schweida ponders Millions

Wednesday 2 January 2019, 4:02pm

Kelly Schweida has equalled his best training performance at a TAB meeting but has the Magic Millions Classic on his mind with The Odyssey  Read more »