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NSW horse racing news

Stewards to investigate Tuncurry race run over incorrect distance

Racing NSW stewards are currently probing the circumstances surrounding race four at Tuncurry on Thursday, which was inadvertently run over 1305m.
Ben Melham

Ben Melham cleared of broken leg

Following a harrowing incident at Caulfield on Wednesday, Victorian jockey Ben Melham has thankfully been given the all-clear from a suspected broken leg.
Terry Gillett

Alice Springs numbers strong following Cup Carnival

The Alice Springs Cup Carnival ended two weeks ago, but the fields for Saturday afternoon's six-race meeting are excellent.
Matscot

Matscot looking to end campaign on winning note

Fresh off his rich payday at Riccarton, Matscot will return to the Christchurch track this weekend in search of more feature spoils.
Snazzytavi

Richardson and Norvall look to keep winning run going

Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall were rapt with their treble at Arawa Park and they are hoping they can continue that winning form into the...
Investigate

Investigate chasing Ellerslie Group 3 triumph

Investigate promises to give another bold account of himself at Ellerslie on Saturday in what is likely to be the final appearance of his current...
Caspar Fownes

Legacy grows as Caspar Fownes nets 1,100 Hong Kong wins

The Fownes name has been synonymous with Hong Kong racing across the past 40-plus years and Caspar added another impressive feat at Happy Valley.
Waitak

Omen barrier may prove key to Waitak’s Quokka chances

An omen barrier may prove the key to Waitak’s success in a star-studded line-up for Saturday’s $5 million The Quokka (1200m) in Perth.
Jade Hampson

NT makes statement in National Apprentice Race Series

The National Apprentice Race Series has put aspiring young NT jockeys on the map follwing a second-place finish in the National Apprentice Race Series.
Times Ticking

Times Ticking out to defend Canterbury Gold Cup crown

Wairarapa gelding Times Ticking has an affinity with the South Island, and he will be looking to extend that record when he heads to Riccarton...
Good Oil

Good Oil chasing Mornington Cup glory

Good Oil has continued to impress Andrew Forsman this season and the frontrunner will have his first Australian test in Saturday’s Listed Mornington Cup.
Super Photon

Super Photon impresses in debut victory

A bright future is being tipped for the Stephen Marsh-trained Super Photon following his debut win at Rotorua on Wednesday.
Zaila

Zaila set for Ellerslie return

Group Two performer Zaila was in a purple patch of form late last year and trainer Kylie Hoskin is hoping she can pick up where...
Little Brose

Little Brose’s big first-up test in Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint

David Hayes concedes stable newcomer Little Brose faces a big challenge at his Hong Kong debut in the HK$22 million Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize...
Jimmysstar

Jimmysstar to begin Stradbroke path

Ciaron Maher is poised to make waves at Randwick this Saturday as Jimmysstar, one of the stable's up-and-coming stars, returns from a brief spell.
Chain Of Lightning

Chain Of Lightning to chase Royal Ascot success

Chain Of Lightning is gearing up for a thrilling journey that could take her all the way to Royal Ascot in June, but not before...

Amelia’s Jewel heads The Quokka betting markets

The Quokka will headline proceedings at Ascot this Saturday afternoon, with a full field of 14 runners expected to compete in the $5 million slot...
California Spangle

Avdulla eyes third consecutive Group 1 with California Spangle

Brenton Avdulla has a perfect record aboard California Spangle and the in-form Australian will be hoping it stays that way.
Pierre Ng

Championship leader Pierre Ng aims to repel rivals

Pierre Ng is looking to up the ante in his bid to win a maiden Hong Kong trainers’ championship when he heads to Happy Valley...
Jade Hampson

Jade Hampson chasing first NARS title for NT in Brisbane

Jade Hampson will be representing the NT in Brisbane on Wednesday as the territory chases an unlikely victory in the National Apprentice Race Series.
Pride Of Jenni

Pride Of Jenni to be aimed towards Cox Plate

Trainer Ciaron Maher has revealed Pride Of Jenni will be aimed towards the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) in the spring following her Queen Elizabeth...
Magic Time

Magic Time looking to double Group 1 tally in All Aged Stakes

Magic Time is out to double her Group 1 tally as she gears up for Saturday’s Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick.
Nereus

Michael McNab to partner Nereus in Mornington Cup

New Zealand's champion jockey, Michael McNab, is poised to make his Victorian debut aboard Nereus in Saturday’s Mornington Cup (2400m).

Impressive Zantabulous destined for middle-distance

A bright future over further ground is being marked for Zantabulous after the Te Akau mare scored impressively over a mile at Te Rapa on...
The Storyteller

Ellerslie given green light

Ellerslie has been given the green light to return to racing following the conclusion of a successful trials meeting on Monday.