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Aloisia Sydney bound for Villiers Stakes

Thursday 13 December 2018, 5:13pm

Group One winner Aloisia runs in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick where her stablemate Wall Of Fire will contest the Christmas Cup.  Read more »

Flemington holds Muraahib's Dubai hopes

Thursday 13 December 2018, 4:18pm

A Flemington victory and a ratings boost could mean Muraahib joins Lindsay Park stablemates Eshtiraak and Muraaqeb on a trip to Dubai.  Read more »

Razor Sharp test for emerging sprinter

Thursday 13 December 2018, 4:09pm

Clare Cunningham will chase her maiden stakes win as a trainer when Cradle Mountain tackles the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Qld jockey Peter Cullen gets dual licence

Thursday 13 December 2018, 1:52pm

Veteran Townsville rider Peter Cullen has become the first person in Queensland to gain a dual jockey/trainer licence.  Read more »

Drying powers set to suit Flemington pair

Thursday 13 December 2018, 1:30pm

Essence Of Terror and Smart Coupe are set to line up for training partners Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra at Flemington.  Read more »

Jenny Graham's luck set to continue

Thursday 13 December 2018, 12:55pm

Port Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham has had two winners in Queensland this week and hopes her luck continues with Victorem at Doomben.  Read more »

Robbie Fradd back to ride at Doomben

Thursday 13 December 2018, 8:51am

Much-travelled jockey Robbie Fradd is back from a successful stint in Mauritius and will ride at Doomben.  Read more »

Stablehand denies involvement in top-ups

Thursday 13 December 2018, 3:30am

A truck driver disqualified over the Aquanita doping scandal maintains he had no involvement in any race day treatments.  Read more »

Numoor impresses in Sandown maiden victory

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 6:31pm

Co-trainer Ben Hayes says there are better wins in store for Numoor after the filly made an impressive return at Sandown.  Read more »

Vic prize money increases set for new year

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 6:02pm

The returning Victoria Labor government's commitment to $33 million in prize money funding will start rolling out in the new year.  Read more »

Unite And Conquer firms for Magic Millions

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 5:55pm

Unite And Conquer has made it two wins from as many starts to keep his Magic Millions 2YO Classic campaign on course.  Read more »

Few Too Many ready for provincial Final

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 5:00pm

Few Too Many has signalled he is a chance in the Summer Provincial Final at Doomben with his win at Beaudesert.  Read more »

Problem Solver earns a Gold Coast return

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 4:12pm

Problem Solver is forging a reputation as a Magic Millions specialist after the mare upset a short-priced favourite at Wyong.  Read more »

Heartlet earns shot at black-type racing

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 3:06pm

Trainer Kerry Parker has prepared his share of talented stayers and hopes he has found another one in emerging mare Heartlet.  Read more »

Wide Villiers draw a boon for Goodfella

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 2:02pm

Consistent galloper Goodfella can take his earnings past $1 million with a win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Tougher Flemington task for Fill The Flute

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 12:46pm

Trainer Jamie Edwards has Fill The Flute in good order as the $7000 weanling purchase attempts to extend her winning streak to five at Flemington.  Read more »

Prize money boost for Qld country meetings

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 12:37pm

Non-TAB country meetings in Queensland will receive an annual boost of $550,000 in prize money.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy low key on Sunlight comparison

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 11:45am

The Tony McEvoy-trained Sun City will be asked to follow some famous hoofsteps when the colt make his Queensland debut at Doomben.  Read more »

Outed trainer denies giving horses top-ups

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 11:44am

Australia's biggest racing scandal has returned to court at an appeal for four trainers among the eight people banned over the Aquanita race-day doping case.  Read more »

NSW jockeys' agents need permission to bet

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 9:51am

Jockeys agents in NSW will need written permission to bet under a new local rule to come into effect early next year.  Read more »

Doubt Defying returns to Randwick for G2

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 5:45pm

Doubt Defying will return to Randwick with Brisbane trainer Steve O'Dea confident he can be competitive in the Group Two Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Blinkers to go back on Tommy at Flemington

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 5:38pm

Rocket Tommy will have blinkers reapplied when he returns to his favourite track to run over 1100m at Flemington.  Read more »

Shane Bottomley banned over a dead filly

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 5:24pm

Victorian trainer Shane Bottomley has been suspended for three months as a result of the death of Comanderbrae Bonny at his stable.  Read more »

Appeals begin over Aquanita eight scandal

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 3:45pm

An appeal hearing over the Aquanita racing scandal is set to begin in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.  Read more »

Shaquiana to change Keane's Sandown luck

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 3:42pm

Debut Cranbourne winner Shaquiana will attempt to break trainer Patrick Keane's city duck when she runs in the Big Screen Company Handicap at Sandown.  Read more »

Tarzan needs a good barrier at Doomben

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 3:16pm

Connections are hoping flying sprinter Tarzan draws a good barrier for his clash with top mare Houtzen at Doomben.  Read more »

Nominations open for $5m All Star Mile

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 2:42pm

Racing Victoria has opened nominations for the All-Star Mile ahead of voters being able to select the field for the $5 million race at Flemington.  Read more »

Winx getting closer to a return to racing

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 1:33pm

Champion Winx is getting closer to a return to racing with her connections set to confirm an autumn campaign.  Read more »

Eagle Farm cleared to hold race meeting

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 12:54pm

Senior jockeys have given an endorsement to the new Eagle Farm surface which has prompted officials to schedule a race meeting at Brisbane's premier track.  Read more »

A bigger stronger Autumn Sun: Messara

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 12:30pm

Caulfield Guineas winner The Autumn Sun looks in outstanding condition as he undergoes light work ahead of returning to the stable of Chris Waller.  Read more »

Wait and see on four straight for Our Luca

Monday 10 December 2018, 5:47pm

Our Luca has been nominated for an 1100m-sprint at Flemington but trainer Jerome Hunter says a start will depend on how the final field shapes up.  Read more »

Sky Boy to star in Villiers for Cummings

Monday 10 December 2018, 5:06pm

The Anthony Cummings-trained Sky Boy can cement his place as the stable star when he runs in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Gollan pair take each other on at Doomben

Monday 10 December 2018, 3:15pm

Trainer Tony Gollan will continue to play a major role in the Queensland summer carnival with three-year-olds Zoustyle and Outback Barbie leading the team.  Read more »

Freedman lands Singapore trainers' title

Monday 10 December 2018, 2:55pm

In his first full year of training in Singapore, Australian Lee Freedman has won the premiership.  Read more »

Injured rider Tye Angland back in Sydney

Monday 10 December 2018, 12:58pm

Sydney jockey Tye Angland has been transported home to continue his treatment for serious injuries suffered in a fall in Hong Kong.  Read more »

RV wants lengthy cobalt bans for Hopes

Monday 10 December 2018, 12:20pm

Father-and-son trainers Lee and Shannon Hope face potentially career-ending disqualifications for intentionally administering cobalt to three racehorses.  Read more »

False statements earn McLean a suspension

Monday 10 December 2018, 11:53am

Warrnambool trainer Jarrod McLean has been suspended for making false statements to stewards which led to the scratching of Trap For Fools from the Coongy Cup.  Read more »

Comin' Through unplaced in HK Mile

Sunday 9 December 2018, 9:24pm

Hong Kong champion Beauty Generation has capped his season with victory in the HK International Mile in which Australia's Comin' Through has been unplaced.  Read more »

I Am Queen in line for a Gold Coast trip

Sunday 9 December 2018, 4:58pm

Co-trainer Trent Busuttin will be hoping for a good run from I Am Queen to justify taking her to the Gold Coast for the rich Magic Millions meeting.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen in Golden Eagle market

Sunday 9 December 2018, 4:56pm

Perth's latest racing star, Arcadia Queen, has been installed on the second line of betting for the $7.5 million Golden Eagle.  Read more »

New complex given the go-ahead at Pakenham

Sunday 9 December 2018, 3:27pm

Lindsay Park has been given the nod to begin work on their training complex at the Pakenham racecourse.  Read more »

Care To Think remains on course for Cup

Sunday 9 December 2018, 2:34pm

Trainer Matt Dunn is confident Care To Think is still on course to win his second Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Altior racks up 15th consecutive win

Sunday 9 December 2018, 1:18pm

Star jumper Altior has taken his winning streak to 15 with his victory in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.  Read more »

Eagle Farm track to have race rehearsal

Sunday 9 December 2018, 11:59am

The Eagle Farm course proper will have a rehearsal for a full race meeting with two official barrier trials and two jump-outs.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen stamps herself a star

Saturday 8 December 2018, 8:55pm

Three-year-old filly Arcadia Queen has trounced her older rivals to win the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot, the final Australian Group One race of the year.  Read more »

Ben Allen cops 12-meeting whip suspension

Saturday 8 December 2018, 6:45pm

Victory aboard the Darren Weir-trained Mr Quickie has come at a cost for Ben Allen with the rider suspended for 12 meetings.  Read more »

Our Crown Mistress wins Just Now Quality

Saturday 8 December 2018, 6:19pm

Jockey Brett Prebble has been able to dictate a slow pace to help Our Crown Mistress win the Listed Just Now Quality.  Read more »

Bon Amis to take aim at Takeover Target

Saturday 8 December 2018, 6:10pm

The Jason Deamer-trained Bon Amis has won his second consecutive Rosehill sprint to set up a bid for the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford.  Read more »

Mick Kent strikes more Gold with Amadeus

Saturday 8 December 2018, 6:04pm

Mick Kent is planning on one more summer outing for Amadeus before aiming at the rich VOBIS Gold race day at Caulfield after landing another win at Pakenham.  Read more »

Coldstone continues Gollan's golden run

Saturday 8 December 2018, 5:40pm

Tony Gollan has thanked rival trainer Mick Kent for his help after Coldstone won the Listed Brisbane Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »