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Waller stablemates in protest tussle
Sydney
Saturday 21 November 2020, 3:32pm
The Chris Waller-trained Accountability has scored a Kemble Grange win on protest, stripping victory off his stablemate Relucent. Read more »
McDonald hits the Highway with country duo
Sydney
Friday 20 November 2020, 4:41pm
Former plumber Jade McDonald believes he has two genuine chances at Kembla where Roc De Khaper and Departing Bullet clash in the Highway Handicap. Read more »
Sugar poised to go Boom in Swiss Ace Plate
Brisbane
Friday 20 November 2020, 3:43pm
A comfortable win in a recent barrier trial indicates Sugar Boom is on track to maintain her outstanding record at the Sunshine Coast in the Swiss Ace Plate. Read more »
Schofield backs Reloaded to fire in Gong
Sydney
Friday 20 November 2020, 2:53pm
Glyn Schofield chased the ride on Reloaded in The Gong after partnering him in trackwork and he remains confident he will give the race a shake. Read more »
Scott's Irish Flame to burn at Ballarat
Melbourne
Friday 20 November 2020, 2:22pm
An anxious week of waiting has had a happy ending for trainer Brett Scott with first emergency Irish Flame gaining a run in the Ballarat Cup. Read more »
Gooree gelding primed to Rule on return
Sydney
Friday 20 November 2020, 11:45am
Despite a lack of recent racing, expectations are high for Tulloch Lodge four-year-old Rule The World when he resumes at Kembla Grange. Read more »
Moroney hoping Shelby Cobra solves riddle
Melbourne
Friday 20 November 2020, 11:13am
Mike Moroney knows he has a horse with great potential in Shelby Cobra but he isn't certain if he is a sprinter or a miler at this stage of his career. Read more »
Thompson booked for Reckless Choice in Cup
Brisbane
Thursday 19 November 2020, 5:18pm
Ben Thompson's impressive work ethic has led to him gaining a full book of rides at the Sunshine Coast including Reckless Choice in the Mooloolaba Cup. Read more »
Thompson stable in Purple patch of form
Sydney
Thursday 19 November 2020, 2:53pm
Trainer John Thompson will chase his second $1 million provincial feature in as many weekends when he saddles up favourite Purple Sector in The Gong. Read more »
Raymond's tough boy ready for Ballarat Cup
Melbourne
Thursday 19 November 2020, 12:44pm
Maddie Raymond couldn't believe it when Pacodali's owners gave her the opportunity to train him and she's hoping she can reward them in the Ballarat Cup. Read more »
Big Parade back after unkindest of cuts
Sydney
Thursday 19 November 2020, 11:47am
Trainer Mark Newnham will take two horses to Kembla Grange who he hopes can make some rapid inroads during their respective summer campaigns. Read more »
Blinkers go on Butter Blonde at Ballarat
Sydney
Thursday 19 November 2020, 10:42am
Connections of Butter Blonde are hoping a preparatory gallop at Ballarat has schooled the filly sufficiently for her first race in the clockwise direction. Read more »
Gong could provide perfect autumn Passage
Sydney
Wednesday 18 November 2020, 4:00pm
Golden Eagle placegetter Dawn Passage will extend to a mile for the first time at Kembla Grange and his trainers expect him to relish the rise in distance. Read more »
Trainer follows proven Cup path with Kiwia
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 November 2020, 1:11pm
Kiwia will return to chase a record third win in the Ballarat Cup and trainer Archie Alexander is confident the gelding can rise to the occasion. Read more »
No decision on Hong Kong trip for McEvoy
Sydney
Wednesday 18 November 2020, 11:42am
Star jockey Kerrin McEvoy will wait as long as possible before deciding whether to travel to Hong Kong to continue his partnership with Classique Legend. Read more »
Brandenburg right on song for The Gong
Sydney
Tuesday 17 November 2020, 4:10pm
John Sargent says a firm track and good barrier draw are the key ingredients to helping stakes winner Brandenburg return to the winner's list. Read more »
Zahra picks up ride on Affair To Remember
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 November 2020, 12:09pm
Ballarat stalwart Dan O'Sullivan is hoping to land his first win in his home town Cup with Matriarch Stakes victor Affair To Remember. Read more »
Cumani happy for One More Try at local Cup
Melbourne
Monday 16 November 2020, 2:30pm
Matt Cumani would love to win his home town Cup with One More Try, who he says deserves a change of luck in the Ballarat feature. Read more »
Mooloolaba Cup next run for Ballistic Boy
Brisbane
Monday 16 November 2020, 12:59pm
The Mooloolaba Cup at the Sunshine Coast is the next step on the Magic Millions trail for Rough Habit Plate winner Ballistic Boy. Read more »
Waller has consecutive Gongs in his sights
Sydney
Monday 16 November 2020, 12:40pm
Kembla Grange will host the second edition of the $1 million The Gong, which has attracted quality nominations including four from the Chris Waller stable. Read more »
Sweet Deal wins $1 million The Hunter
Sydney
Saturday 14 November 2020, 6:44pm
The decision to bypass a stakes race in Sydney due to a wet track paid dividends when Sweet Deal raced away with the second renewal of The Hunter. Read more »
Kah's ride closer to perfect than Sound
Melbourne
Saturday 14 November 2020, 6:30pm
A mid-race move from Jamie Kah landed former German stayer Sound his first Australian win in the Zipping Classic for trainer Mike Moroney. Read more »
Berry says The Elanora has Derby potential
Sydney
Saturday 14 November 2020, 5:36pm
Trainer Chris Waller might have unearthed an up-and-coming horse for the autumn in Newcastle Spring Stakes winner The Elanora. Read more »
Carif gets two-mile consolation in Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 14 November 2020, 5:14pm
Peter Snowden originally set Carif for the Melbourne Cup but he was content with a Listed Sandown Cup win on the back of a well-judged Jamie Kah ride. Read more »
Minervini celebrates Super local win
Sydney
Saturday 14 November 2020, 4:44pm
Mark Minervini is keen to back up Super at the showcase Kembla Grange meeting after he brought up a hat-trick of wins at Newcastle. Read more »
Wilde does it again in Sandown Guineas
Melbourne
Saturday 14 November 2020, 4:25pm
The Symon Wilde-trained Allibor broke his maiden status in style with a Group Two victory in the Sandown Guineas, aided by the addition of blinkers. Read more »
Kemalpasa proves too hard to get past
Melbourne
Saturday 14 November 2020, 3:16pm
Tough Adelaide sprinter Kemalpasa again proved too good for Order Of Command when he relegated that horse to second for the third time. Read more »
Sliders gives Godolphin a juvenile double
Sydney
Saturday 14 November 2020, 2:02pm
Well-bred filly Sliders has made a winning debut at Newcastle and will go into the mix to join Godolphin's team for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »
Minervini set for Super day on home track
Sydney
Friday 13 November 2020, 4:44pm
In-form gelding Super will have a home track advantage over most of his rivals when he chases his third win in succession at Newcastle. Read more »
Racing mourns death of Cup-winning jockey
Melbourne
Friday 13 November 2020, 4:25pm
Racing Victoria has confirmed the death of decorated jockey W A 'Billy' Smith at the age of 92. Read more »
Wide draw looms as a drawback for Kavak
Brisbane
Friday 13 November 2020, 3:54pm
Kavak will face his moment of truth from a difficult draw as he strives to keep his unbeaten record this campaign intact at Doomben. Read more »
Aussies bet huge amount on Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Friday 13 November 2020, 2:09pm
Australians showed they still love a punt on the Melbourne Cup with the race attracting record turnover despite the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Country boy to chase $1 million Reward
Sydney
Friday 13 November 2020, 1:33pm
An unpopular horse at trackwork, Special Reward can deliver regular rider Aaron Bullock the ultimate compensation with a $1 million payday at Newcastle. Read more »
Matt Cumani looking to Score for Future
Melbourne
Friday 13 November 2020, 12:06pm
Matt Cumani has big plans for his improving stayer Future Score and he would love to see him start in the 2021 Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Trumbull on right track for Hunter success
Sydney
Friday 13 November 2020, 11:29am
One of the leading fancies for the second running of The Hunter, Trumbull will be bidding to build on trainer Kim Waugh's great record at Newcastle. Read more »
Wilde hoping for second Sandown Guineas
Melbourne
Friday 13 November 2020, 10:27am
Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde is having a great run and he's hoping that will continue in the Sandown Guineas with his promising gelding Allibor. Read more »
VRC officially welcomes new CEO
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2020, 5:09pm
The Victoria Racing Club has officially ushered in experienced sports administrator Steve Rosich as its chief executive officer. Read more »
Away Game's little sister set for debut
Sydney
Thursday 12 November 2020, 4:47pm
Two prominent women in Sydney racing, trainer Annabel Neasham and media darling Lizzie Jelfs, have joined forces with well-related juvenile Pippa Charlotte. Read more »
Racing officials reviewing use of whip
Sydney
Thursday 12 November 2020, 3:41pm
A new study has again thrust the use of the whip into the headlines, two months after Racing Victoria called for national reform on the issue. Read more »
Weight drop a boost for Catesby in Noud
Brisbane
Thursday 12 November 2020, 2:28pm
A significant weight drop has influenced trainer Grant Allard's decision to start consistent sprinter Catesby in the Keith Noud Quality at Doomben. Read more »
Mature Princess relishing a staying trip
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2020, 12:59pm
Although Princess Jenni was an outstanding three-year-old, trainer David Brideoake believed she needed time to mature and could eventually become a top stayer. Read more »
Syndicators chase another Newcastle major
Sydney
Thursday 12 November 2020, 11:59am
Australian Bloodstock has plundered two of Newcastle's showcase races this year and they will chase another with a trio of runners in The Hunter. Read more »
Snowden keen to see Carif over 3200 metres
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2020, 11:47am
Peter Snowden wanted Carif to run in the Melbourne Cup but he will have to settle for another two mile race in the Sandown Cup. Read more »
Lightning causes Bendigo to be called off
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 4:03pm
Racing Victoria stewards had no alternative other than to abandon Bendigo after two races due to an electrical storm which had settled in for the day. Read more »
Sandown Surprise with no Baby in Zipping
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 3:59pm
Surprise Baby will miss the Zipping Classic as his trainer Paul Preusker says he hasn't recovered from a torrid Melbourne Cup run. Read more »
Payne's filly has a Spring in her Step
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 2:43pm
David Payne claimed two Group One wins during the Sydney spring with Montefilia and he will look to another filly to add to his stakes-race haul at Newcastle. Read more »
Aysar to silence mile doubters in Guineas
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 1:18pm
Tom Dabernig is confident Aysar can silence any doubts about his ability to handle 1600 metres with a win in the Group Two Sandown Guineas. Read more »
Racing NSW relaxes travel restrictions
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 11:38am
Victorian horses can now compete in NSW unencumbered after racing officials lifted the protocol requirements for interstate thoroughbred travel. Read more »
Boss picks up plum ride on Surprise Baby
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:51pm
Glen Boss has no doubt beaten Melbourne Cup favourite Surprise Baby can recapture his best form when he chases a consolation win at Sandown. Read more »
Tree change for Glenall ahead of Hunter
Sydney
Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:38pm
Trainer John Ramsey is hoping a change of scenery proves the perfect tonic for new recruit Glenall when he makes his debut for the stable at Newcastle. Read more »