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Waller stablemates in protest tussle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »