News

Valley start a first for Pierro and owner

Wednesday 26 September 2012, 3:20pm

Owner Greg Kolivos says the Stutt Stakes shapes as a perfect stepping stone for Pierro ahead of his spring aims in the Caulfield Guineas and Cox Plate.  Read more »

First foal by a Stakes Winning Son of Redoute's Choice

Wednesday 26 September 2012, 2:16pm

Dr Doute’s, a group winning son of Redoute’s Choice, had his first foal born at 12.30am on the 26 September 2012.  Read more »

Field of 15 for Rupert Clarke

Wednesday 26 September 2012, 2:02pm

A competitive field has been assembled for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield, including several interstate raiders.  Read more »

Frankel fires Newmarket enthusiasm

Wednesday 26 September 2012, 9:51am

Superstar Frankel will be a major attraction when he has a raceday workout at Newmarket in preparation for the Champion Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

Late entries bolster Stan Fox

Tuesday 25 September 2012, 6:21pm

The Stan Fox Stakes has been bolstered by 10 late entries after an original nomination of just five for the Group Two feature at Rosehill.  Read more »

Shanghai Warrior to bounce back in Clarke

Tuesday 25 September 2012, 6:15pm

Trainer Pat Hyland is confident Shanghai Warrior has recovered fully from a lung infection and will prove himself in the Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Boss the new rider for Southern Speed

Tuesday 25 September 2012, 5:11pm

A resurgent Glen Boss has been confirmed as the new rider for Southern Speed when she defends the Caulfield Cup with Craig Williams to ride Dunaden.  Read more »

Servimoss in winning Vandyke stable

Tuesday 25 September 2012, 4:46pm

Servimoss is in winning form and on target to capitalise on his Cup win at Mudgee when he goes for a hat-trick at Canterbury.  Read more »

Atomic Force ready made for new trainer

Tuesday 25 September 2012, 3:44pm

Atomic Force will run for the first time for Mick Price at Moonee Valley but his new trainer will take none of the credit if he wins.  Read more »

Mosheen out of Cox Plate

Tuesday 25 September 2012, 1:54pm

Multiple Group One winner Mosheen is out of the Cox Plate with the Myer Classic against her own sex the new spring Group One target.  Read more »

Rain fear for Fairy's Arc bid

Tuesday 25 September 2012, 8:01am

Snow Fairy's bid to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomophe is in jeopardy with wet weather forecast for Europe's end of season showpiece.  Read more »

No choice needed for McEvoy

Monday 24 September 2012, 6:26pm

Kerrin McEvoy is looking forward to the weekend's racing with talented three-year-olds Epaulette and Albrecht likely favourites for their respective races.  Read more »

Walter concedes Pendant to More Joyous

Monday 24 September 2012, 5:49pm

Group winning mare Skyerush might be running for second behind More Joyous in the Golden Pendant but will get her chance to shine this spring.  Read more »

Glencadam Gold given 1.5kg Cup penalty

Monday 24 September 2012, 5:40pm

Glencadam Gold has moved up the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup order of entry after he was given a 1.5kg penalty for winning the Newcastle Cup.  Read more »

Pierro won't gallop at Valley before Stutt

Monday 24 September 2012, 5:15pm

Gai Waterhouse has ruled out taking Pierro to Moonee Valley before the Stutt Stakes, believing the superstar colt will have no troubles with the circuit.  Read more »

Dunaden cleared of foot problem

Monday 24 September 2012, 5:09pm

The Caulfield Cup topweight Dunaden is fit and well for his weekend flight to Australia, his trainer denying reports of a foot problem.  Read more »

Conners filly aiming at Magic bonus

Monday 24 September 2012, 4:55pm

Two-year-old filly Fiftyshadesofgrey is being aimed at the Magic Millions Classic where she will be eligible for a lucrative bonus if successful.  Read more »

Kelinni on trial for Metropolitan

Monday 24 September 2012, 4:46pm

If he can win the Colin Stephen Quality, emerging stayer Kelinni will be given a tilt at the Group One Metropolitan at Randwick,  Read more »

Snitzerland impresses in Valley gallop

Monday 24 September 2012, 4:36pm

Classy filly Snitzerland has impressed her trainer Gerald Ryan in a gallop at Moonee Valley ahead of her Champgane Stakes engagement.  Read more »

Waterhouse wins four heats at 2YO trials

Monday 24 September 2012, 4:23pm

Gai Waterhouse-trained runners won four of the 11 heats at the official two-year-old barrier trial session, pleasing stable rider Nash Rawiller.  Read more »

Jimando on trial for Derby

Monday 24 September 2012, 1:28pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy will use the Bill Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley to determine the Victoria Derby prospects of his colt Jimando.  Read more »

Aigles primed for Longchamp return

Monday 24 September 2012, 12:12pm

Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe will front France Galop over Cirrus Des Aigles positive swab ahead of the horse's return at Longchamp.  Read more »

Smullen excited about Melbourne Cup ride

Monday 24 September 2012, 11:43am

Dermot Weld's stable jockey Pat Smullen says Galileo's choice is his best chance yet to win a Melbourne and give the trainer a third victory.  Read more »

Another three for Waller at Randwick

Sunday 23 September 2012, 5:25pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller has kept his winning momentum going at Randwick and is now more than 20 wins ahead of Gai Waterhouse early in the season.  Read more »

Much interest in two-year-old trials

Sunday 23 September 2012, 4:35pm

A full sister to More Joyous and a half brother to Smart Missile will be among the youngsters on show at the official two-year-old trials.  Read more »

Pinwheel ready for elusive Group One win

Sunday 23 September 2012, 3:49pm

Darley stable favourite Pinwheel will be seeking his biggest win and a hat-trick this campaign in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Snitzerland to gallop at Moonee Valley

Sunday 23 September 2012, 3:46pm

Golden Slipper runner-up Snitzerland will have a familiarisation gallop at Moonee Valley ahead of her Champagne Stakes bid at the track.  Read more »

L'Acadamie De Joie on Goulburn Cup path

Sunday 23 September 2012, 2:33pm

The Goulburn Cup is a target for L'Academie De Joie if he can back up for a second win at the southern NSW track.  Read more »

Ayr Gold Cup first for Pat Smullen

Sunday 23 September 2012, 2:00pm

Multiple Irish champion jockey Pat Smullen has won the Ayr Gold Cup in his first ride at the Scottish track.  Read more »

Mosheen getting back to best

Sunday 23 September 2012, 1:56pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon is pleased with the progress of Mosheen heading towards the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Injury scare for Bold Glance

Sunday 23 September 2012, 1:21pm

Leg injuries have forced Bold Glance out of Epsom Handicap contention but they are not career-threatening according to trainer Norm Hilton.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd to quit Honkers for Brisbane

Wednesday 15 February 2012, 3:21pm

International jockey Jeff Lloyd will have his last ride in Hong Kong next month before moving to ride full time in Queensland.  Read more »