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Nikitas to honour Kelso Wood at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 18 October 2018, 10:24am
Trainer Chris Munce hopes to pay tribute to the late Kelso Wood by winning with Nikitas at Doomben. Read more »
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Thursday 18 October 2018, 9:36am
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Brave Song back in form with Caulfield win
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:59pm
James McDonald has taken full use of his inside barrier draw guiding consistent sprinter Brave Song to victory at Caulfield. Read more »
I Am A Star continues on her winning way
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:50pm
The Shane Nichols-trained I Am A Star has claimed another feature race win for mares, dominating the Group Three Ladies' Day Vase at Caulfield from the front. Read more »
Ford not Blue about Destiny's Kiss in Cup
Sydney
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:44pm
Jay Ford won the St Leger aboard Victorian stayer Big Blue but he will be in a rival corner when he partners Destiny's Kiss at Randwick. Read more »
Written By on track to complete Begg plan
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 5:10pm
Trainer Grahame Begg's Coolmore Stud Stakes aspirations remain intact after Written By led throughout to claim the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Japanese apprentice's Caulfield Cup chance
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 3:17pm
South Australian-based Japanese apprentice Ryusei Sakai is excited about the chance to ride Sole Impact in the Caulfield Cup despite having the outside barrier. Read more »
Track conditions key for country sprinter
Sydney
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 3:00pm
The track conditions at Randwick will determine whether Don't Give A Damn backs up after struggling to handle heavy ground in the $1.3 million Kosciuszko. Read more »
Ben Allen set for third Caulfield Cup ride
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 2:44pm
Apprentice Ben Allen is set for his third ride in the Caulfield Cup and hopes Night's Watch can go better than his fourth placing last year on Lord Fandango. Read more »
Confidence levels high for Weir Cup runner
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 2:40pm
The Darren Weir-trained import Kings Will Dream has had a flawless build-up to the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
Tony Gollan on weather watch in two states
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 12:52pm
Premier trainer Tony Gollan is keeping an eye on the weather in Sydney and Brisbane as he bids for a two-state centre double. Read more »
Qld trainer pushes for all-weather track
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 12:08pm
As trainer Stuart Kendrick prepares his wet-tracker Hingus Rose for Doomben, he says the Sunshine Coast's all-weather surface should be reinstated. Read more »
Barrier draw moves King to Cup favouritism
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 11:51am
After drawing barrier six in the Caulfield Cup, the Darren Weir-trained Kings Will Dream is the new favourite for the $5 million race. Read more »
Enable to run in Breeders' Cup Turf
London
Wednesday 17 October 2018, 7:23am
Enable's owner Prince Khalid Abdullah has given the go-ahead for Enable to run in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Churchill Downs. Read more »
Blinkers will flick Cup switch in Ace High
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 5:16pm
Ace High is in perfect condition ahead of the Caulfield Cup despite a lacklustre gallop on the course proper at Caulfield. Read more »
Goldman changes tack for Group One bid
Sydney
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 5:02pm
Kurt Goldman is hoping a new plan for Eckstein will get the mare home in the Group One Empire Rose Stakes after she was beaten narrowly last year. Read more »
Easier Caulfield option for Oregon's Day
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 4:06pm
Mick Price hopes talented mare Oregon's Day can return to winning form when she contests the Ladies' Day Vase at Caulfield. Read more »
Lindsay Park after third Blue Sapphire win
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 3:36pm
Tony Nicconi and Smart Elissim will attempt to provide Lindsay Park with the stable's third win in four years in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Turf alliance waits on tax talks outcome
Brisbane
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 3:04pm
The racing alliance protesting the distribution of tax funds says it will review a decision on strike action if they don't hear from the Queensland government. Read more »
Greysful Glamour continues on Oaks path
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 2:38pm
The Group Three Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield will be the next step on the path towards the VRC Oaks for the Mark Newnham-trained Greysful Glamour. Read more »
Rain puts paid to Doomben midweek meeting
Brisbane
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 1:47pm
The Doomben midweek thoroughbred meeting has been abandoned because of continuing wet weather. Read more »
Capacity field declared for Caulfield Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 11:52am
Godolphin galloper Best Solution will carry the No.1 saddlecloth in the Caulfield Cup with the $5 million race attracting a capacity field. Read more »
Injury ends Vega Magic's spring campaign
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 11:34am
Lindsay Park sprinter Vega Magic has been sent for a spell following his failure on a wet track in The Everest at Randwick. Read more »
Soft ground for Cracksman at Ascot
London
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 9:56am
Cracksman will get his preferred soft ground at Ascot when he attempts to defend the Champion Stakes which will be his final race. Read more »
Winx fit and well, The Autumn Sun to spell
Sydney
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 9:00am
Trainer Chris Waller says all is well with Winx ahead of the Cox Plate while stablemate The Autumn Sun will be spelled. Read more »
Count Octave ruled out of Cups
Sydney
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 6:52am
Imported stayer Count Octave has been withdrawn from the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with a leg issue. Read more »
Waller pleased with progress of Youngstar
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 6:14am
Youngstar has galloped on the course proper at Caulfield in preparation for the Caulfield Cup for which she is favourite. Read more »
Yucatan withdrawn from Caulfield Cup
Sydney
Monday 15 October 2018, 9:25pm
The Aidan O'Brien-trained Lloyd Williams-owned Yucatan has been taken out of the Caulfield Cup for which he had been favourite. Read more »
Mishani Spirit a Magic Millions hope
Brisbane
Monday 15 October 2018, 6:30pm
Mishani Spirit has finally got the races at Toowoomba and qualified for the Magic Millions Two Year Old Classic. Read more »
Melbourne Cup penalty conditions restored
Melbourne
Monday 15 October 2018, 6:25pm
In a change from last year, all horses entered for the Caulfield Cup are eligible for a Melbourne Cup penalty if they win. Read more »
Injured Emotionless out of Caulfield Cup
Melbourne
Monday 15 October 2018, 6:12pm
The Charlie Appleby-trained Emotionless is out of the Caulfield Cup and the remainder of the Melbourne spring carnival with a stress fracture of the pelvis. Read more »
The Autumn Sun too immature for Cox Plate
Sydney
Monday 15 October 2018, 5:55pm
Trainer Chris Waller says Caulfield Guineas winner The Autumn Sun is not mature enough to tackle Winx in the Cox Plate. Read more »
Manikato Stakes next aim for Kementari
Melbourne
Monday 15 October 2018, 5:39pm
Kementari is being aimed at the Group One Manikato Stakes and has continued preparations for that 1200m race with an impressive barrier trial in Sydney. Read more »
Jockey suffers fractures in Singapore fall
Sydney
Monday 15 October 2018, 5:10pm
New Zealand jockey Alysha Collett has fractured her back and heel after falling off her mount during a race in Singapore. Read more »
Wet surface ideal for Destiny's Kiss
Sydney
Monday 15 October 2018, 5:06pm
Veteran Destiny's Kiss is likely to get a rain-affected surface to suit when he attempts to defend the City Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Cup hope Ace High never been better: Payne
Melbourne
Monday 15 October 2018, 4:58pm
Trainer David Payne says Victoria Derby winner Ace High has never been better ahead of the $5 million Group One Caulfield Cup. Read more »
Written By headlines Blue Sapphire field
Melbourne
Monday 15 October 2018, 3:20pm
Group One-winning colt Written By is among a field of six runners for the Group Three Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Yucatan gets 2.5kg Melbourne Cup penalty
Melbourne
Monday 15 October 2018, 1:18pm
Impressive Herbert Power Stakes winner Yucatan has been given a 2.5kg weight penalty for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Cup hope Cross Counter suffers setback
Melbourne
Monday 15 October 2018, 11:52am
Melbourne Cup contender, Godolphin's Cross Counter, has suffered a minor setback with a cut to a leg. Read more »
Octabello too strong in Cranbourne Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 14 October 2018, 6:02pm
Octobello has finished too well for Sully in the Cranbourne Cup to deny the runner-up a hometown feature win. Read more »
Boom to continue for top sire
Brisbane
Sunday 14 October 2018, 5:49pm
An outstanding stakes win by two-year-old Champagne Boom has confirmed the high rating of Queensland sire Spirit Of Boom. Read more »
Trapeze Artist vaccinated for overseas
Sydney
Sunday 14 October 2018, 5:37pm
The Everest runner-up Trapeze Artist has been inoculated ahead of a possible overseas campaign, firstly in Hong Kong if quarantine protocols are relaxed. Read more »
Too Darn Hot wins G1 Dewhurst Stakes
London
Sunday 14 October 2018, 5:22pm
Too Darn Hot has won Britain's premier juvenile race, the Dewhurst Stakes, to remain unbeaten after four starts. Read more »
Cosgrave to bid for another Godolphin Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 14 October 2018, 4:10pm
After winning the Caulfield Stakes on Benbatl, Pat Cosgrave is after another big race win when he rides Best Solution in the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
Written By on target for Blue Sapphire
Melbourne
Sunday 14 October 2018, 2:32pm
Written By will take his next step towards the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes when he runs in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Brisbane Racing Club to declare profit
Brisbane
Sunday 14 October 2018, 2:15pm
The Brisbane Racing Club will declare a $1.3 million operating profit despite losing $4 million on its racing operation last financial year. Read more »
Six riders banned on Caulfield Guineas day
Melbourne
Saturday 13 October 2018, 7:42pm
Visiting UK jockey James Doyle was among six riders suspended out of the Caulfield Guineas meeting. Read more »
Yucatan impressive in Herbert Power win
Melbourne
Saturday 13 October 2018, 6:59pm
The Aidan O'Brien-trained Yucatan has turned in an impressive display to win the Group Three Herbert Power Stakes in his Australian debut. Read more »
Moss 'N' Dale wins Group 3 Craven Plate
Sydney
Saturday 13 October 2018, 6:53pm
Wet-tracker Moss 'n' Dale has rained on the parade of Sydney Group performers, winning the Craven Plate at Randwick for Victorian trainer Peter Gelagotis. Read more »
Big Blue gets the jump on St Leger rivals
Sydney
Saturday 13 October 2018, 6:48pm
Big Blue has outstayed his rivals in the $500,000 St Leger at Randwick after two hurdle wins in country Victoria. Read more »