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Lighthorseman getting ready for autumn Tuesday, 6:14 pm
Regally-bred colt Lighthorseman will be aimed towards next month's Group Two Royal Sovereign Stakes provided he comes through a barrier trial at Rosehill on Friday unscathed.
Regally-bred colt Lighthorseman will be aimed towards next month's Group Two Royal Sovereign Stakes provided he comes through a barrier trial at Rosehill on Friday unscathed.
Turffontein all set for New Zealand Group One Tuesday, 5:48 pm
Turffontein has confirmed his trip to New Zealand for the Group One Telegraph Handicap with a win in a barrier trial at Cranbourne.
Turffontein has confirmed his trip to New Zealand for the Group One Telegraph Handicap with a win in a barrier trial at Cranbourne.
Moonee Valley to cut 23 jobs Tuesday, 5:31 pm
The Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) will cut 23 full time jobs under an organisational restructure to be implemented over the next two months.
The Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) will cut 23 full time jobs under an organisational restructure to be implemented over the next two months.
Begg puts his hand up at Rosehill Tuesday, 5:27 pm
Handsupfordetroit showed Grahame Begg enough in defeat last start to suggest he is black-type material and the trainer is expecting his quality to shine through at Rosehill on Saturday.
Handsupfordetroit showed Grahame Begg enough in defeat last start to suggest he is black-type material and the trainer is expecting his quality to shine through at Rosehill on Saturday.
Barrier puts smile on Birchley's face Tuesday, 4:51 pm
A change of luck with the barrier draw has trainer Liam Birchley supremely confident his Magic Millions Classic drought is about to end with unbeaten filly Paprika.
A change of luck with the barrier draw has trainer Liam Birchley supremely confident his Magic Millions Classic drought is about to end with unbeaten filly Paprika.
Dale gathering momentum Tuesday, 4:38 pm
Young Canberra trainer Matthew Dale believes his comeback to racing is starting to gain momentum and he is hoping Gathering Light will continue the roll at Randwick on Wednesday.
Young Canberra trainer Matthew Dale believes his comeback to racing is starting to gain momentum and he is hoping Gathering Light will continue the roll at Randwick on Wednesday.
Black Minx up for sale after Millions Trophy Tuesday, 3:41 pm
It won't be all champagne and celebrations for trainer Mark Webb if Black Minx wins the $1 million Magic Millions Trophy at the Gold Coast.
It won't be all champagne and celebrations for trainer Mark Webb if Black Minx wins the $1 million Magic Millions Trophy at the Gold Coast.
Paprika draws well for Magic Millions Tuesday, 2:18 pm
Unbeaten Queensland filly Paprika has firmed again for the Magic Millions after drawing barrier six for Saturday's $2 million race at the Gold Coast.
Unbeaten Queensland filly Paprika has firmed again for the Magic Millions after drawing barrier six for Saturday's $2 million race at the Gold Coast.
Conners ready to oopen account with Aquanita Tuesday, 2:04 pm
Heath Conners, who joined the Aquanita Racing team on New Year's Day, is buoyant about the chances of consistent gelding Kudeta being his first winner for the Caulfield based operation.
Heath Conners, who joined the Aquanita Racing team on New Year's Day, is buoyant about the chances of consistent gelding Kudeta being his first winner for the Caulfield based operation.
Three jockeys banned for total of eight months Monday, 6:50 pm
Three Victorian jockeys have been suspended for a total of more than eight months after separate post-race incidents at New Year's Day race meetings.
Three Victorian jockeys have been suspended for a total of more than eight months after separate post-race incidents at New Year's Day race meetings.
Small entries for Rosehill meeting Monday, 6:12 pm
The Sydney Turf Club has reshuffled its program for Saturday with the recent glut of racing taking its toll on field sizes.
The Sydney Turf Club has reshuffled its program for Saturday with the recent glut of racing taking its toll on field sizes.
Bowman appeal dismissed Monday, 6:03 pm
Hugh Bowman has lost his appeal against the severity of a two-month suspension for careless riding in an incident in which three horses fell and their three jockeys were injured.
Hugh Bowman has lost his appeal against the severity of a two-month suspension for careless riding in an incident in which three horses fell and their three jockeys were injured.
Sydney youngsters backed to win Millions Monday, 6:00 pm
Two Sydney-trained horses have figured in Magic Millions plunges as punters continue to shun unbeaten Queensland filly Paprika in latest pre-post betting.
Two Sydney-trained horses have figured in Magic Millions plunges as punters continue to shun unbeaten Queensland filly Paprika in latest pre-post betting.
Stripper's career comes to an end Monday, 5:57 pm
Stakes winning filly Stripper has been prematurely retired after being diagnosed with a degenerative respiratory problem.
Stakes winning filly Stripper has been prematurely retired after being diagnosed with a degenerative respiratory problem.
Heresay chance for Rubiton Monday, 5:26 pm
Trainer John Moloney won't decide until late nominations close whether in-form sprinter Heresay has his first crack at weight-for-age in the Rubiton Stakes.
Trainer John Moloney won't decide until late nominations close whether in-form sprinter Heresay has his first crack at weight-for-age in the Rubiton Stakes.
El Segundo closer to comeback after trial Monday, 5:18 pm
Multiple Group One winner winner El Segundo has moved closer to making a comeback from injury after contesting a trial at Cranbourne.
Multiple Group One winner winner El Segundo has moved closer to making a comeback from injury after contesting a trial at Cranbourne.
Princess Coup retired Monday, 4:52 pm
Outstanding New Zealand mare Princess Coup has been retired due to ongoing tendon problems.
Outstanding New Zealand mare Princess Coup has been retired due to ongoing tendon problems.
Hong Kong apprenticed hailed as rising star Monday, 4:29 pm
The Australian trainer who helped launch the career of prodigious Hong Kong riding talent Matthew Chadwick says the apprentice is destined to become an international star.
The Australian trainer who helped launch the career of prodigious Hong Kong riding talent Matthew Chadwick says the apprentice is destined to become an international star.
Feedback deadline extended for country clubs Monday, 4:13 pm
Victoria's country race clubs now have until the end of February to respond to the recently released controversial Directions Paper.
Victoria's country race clubs now have until the end of February to respond to the recently released controversial Directions Paper.
First yearling sale of 2009 Sunday, 7:10 pm
Around 70 international buyers are expected on the Gold Coast this week for the first yearling sale since the global economic crisis hit late last year.
Around 70 international buyers are expected on the Gold Coast this week for the first yearling sale since the global economic crisis hit late last year.
