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Slade Power to miss Haydock Sprint

Friday 22 August 2014, 9:13am

Diamond Jubilee winner Slade Power is likely to head to Melbourne for the VRC Sprint without another start in England.  Read more »

600 wins for Prime Thoroughbreds

Friday 22 August 2014, 8:58am

It was certainly a big day on Wednesday when The Deestructor won at Eagle Farm and Awasita won at Sandown. It was particularly significant as The Deestructor’s win was the 600th by a horse syndicated by me.   Read more »

Jockey Jamie Spencer announces retirement

Friday 22 August 2014, 8:53am

Jockey Jamie Spencer has announced his retirement at the age of 34 and he will take up a position with Qatar Racing.  Read more »

Racing mourns trainer Erwin Takacs

Thursday 21 August 2014, 6:18pm

Trainer Erwin Takacs has died, seven months after he is thought to have been struck in the head by a horse.  Read more »

Valley return unclear for import St Jean

Thursday 21 August 2014, 5:31pm

Aaron Purcell is hoping second reserve St Jean can gain a start at Moonee Valley and begin a campaign aimed at the Cups.  Read more »

Mr Chard wins as La Amistad impresses

Thursday 21 August 2014, 5:06pm

Mr Chard, a $6 chance, has held off Tougher Than Ever and Makybe Diva's three-quarter sister La Amistad to win the Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Our Voodoo Prince still on trial: Waller

Thursday 21 August 2014, 3:54pm

Our Voodoo Prince, one of the early fancies for the Caulfield Cup, is yet to convince Chris Waller he is a genuine contender for the spring features.  Read more »

Harrison, Williams team up with Tudor

Thursday 21 August 2014, 3:41pm

Doug Harrison believes Tudor has the talent to be a contender in the McKenzie Stakes and has secured his nephew Craig Williams for the ride.  Read more »

Harvey calls time on Nathan Tinkler debt

Thursday 21 August 2014, 2:58pm

Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm will be sold off, ending the former mining baron's often tempestuous relationship with Australian thoroughbred racing.  Read more »

Traveston Girl stars at Brisbane trials

Thursday 21 August 2014, 2:27pm

Queensland filly Traveston Girl is set to campaign exclusively in Melbourne this spring where the Thousand Guineas is her ultimate goal.  Read more »