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UK News

Joseph O’Brien to retire from riding

Joseph O'Brien, the record-breaking son of champion trainer Aidan O'Brien, has called time on is riding career to concentrate on training.
NSW racing news

French Fern to take her place in Slipper

Managing owner Wilf Mula has confirmed Reisling Stakes winner French Fern will run in the Golden Slipper.
Vic racing

Wangaratta Cup rescheduled

The Wangaratta Cup, abandoned because of heat, has been rescheduled to Easter Sunday, replacing the Benalla meeting.
UK News

Pendleton excited by Cheltenham ride

British cycling great-turned jockey Victoria Pendleton says completing the course at the Cheltenham Festival would rank alongside winning Olympic gold.
Vic racing

The Quarterback ready for Newmarket test

The Newmarket Handicap has been the aim for The Quarterback this campaign but the gelding will face some of the country's best sprinters in the...
UK News

Pendleton to ride at Cheltenham Festival

British cycling great Victoria Pendleton will ride at the Cheltenham Festival later this month in a move that has split opinion in UK horse racing...
Vic racing

Suavito ready for 2000m in Australian Cup

Trainer Nigel Blackiston has a healthy respect for Suavito's likely Australian Cup opposition but says he wouldn't swap the mare for any other runner.
NSW racing news

Golden Slipper could be on agenda for promising Gerald Ryan pair

The Golden Slipper might come too soon for a couple of the two-year-olds in Gerald Ryan’s stable but they will be given the chance to...

Guineas winner Palentino to race in the Australian Cup

All going well, Australian Guineas winner Palentino will back up against the older horses in the Australian Cup. The Darren Weir-trained three-year-old survived a protest...
Queensland news - Yellow Brick set to race in Group 3 company at the Sunshine Coast

Pengelly switches base from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

Jockey Brad Pengelly has moved his base from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast in an effort to convert his recent good form into more rides....
NSW racing news

Gerald Ryan and Solicit keeping one eye on Azkadellia

Gerald Ryan will be able to keep a close eye on one of the horses he believes poses the biggest threat to Solicit in the...

Dabernig: Rising Romance needs better barrier for Australian Cup

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig is looking to a return Flemington and a good barrier to bring about a change of fortune for Rising Romance. The 2014...
NSW racing news

Profiler and Ultimate Dreamer book tickets to the Country Champs

Profiler and Ultimate Dreamer will both head to Sydney for the $400,000 Country Championship after running one-two in the series heat at Grafton. Trained by...
NSW racing news

Defcon overcomes shaky Canberra start to firm in Slipper betting

A day after former Golden Slipper favourite Capitalist suffered his first defeat, his stablemate Defcon has staked his claim with victory in the Black Opal...

Valediction and Steve Pateman combo to beat as jumps get underway

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Valediction will be the headline act when the jumps season gets underway at Warrnambool. There will be two hurdle races on Tuesday’s...

Price unsure if Secret Agenda can beat Chautauqua in Newmarket

Mick Price has some thinking to do with talented filly Secret Agenda. Does he take on Chautauqua in the Group One Newmarket Handicap or does...
Queensland news - Yellow Brick set to race in Group 3 company at the Sunshine Coast

Travel won’t hurt Buffering’s chances of winning, Heathcote says

Buffering will have a longer trip to Dubai than anticipated but trainer Robert Heathcote says the veteran sprinter will take it in his stride. The...
UK News

Pendleton’s hopes of riding in Cheltenham Festival suffer blow

Victoria Pendleton’s Cheltenham Festival dreams have suffered a potential jolt with the dual Olympic gold medal winner unseated in a point-to-point race. Just days after...
Vic racing

Stradbroke Handicap a likely target for Malaguerra

LEE Freedman is looking interstate with Malaguerra after the sprinter’s impressive first-up victory at Flemington. Malaguerra will firstly head to Sydney before venturing further north...
NSW racing news

English digs deep to score determined Challenge Stakes victory

IN her first appearance for almost a year, Golden Slipper runner-up English has shown a few pre-race nerves before settling down to claim a Group...
NSW racing news

Savoureux ends Guineas day on a high note for Kris Lees

THE drive from Sydney to Newcastle can be a long one but, for trainer Kris Lees, it’s a breeze with a couple of trophies tucked...
Vic racing

Wawail claims Group 3 Frances Tressady at Flemington

WAWAIL has broken a year-long winning drought with a solid on-pace victory at Flemington. Success in the Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m) on Saturday...

Le Romain makes a winning statement in Group 1 Randwick Guineas

LE Romain has spoiled birthday celebrations for trainer Chris Waller by beating glamour colt Press Statement in the Randwick Guineas. Press Statement was the $1.30...
Queensland news - Yellow Brick set to race in Group 3 company at the Sunshine Coast

Pillar Of Creation scores back-to-back victories at Doomben

TRAINER Tony Sears’ daughter Maddison has been given most of the credit for rejuvenated galloper Pillar Of Creation’s win at Doomben. Pillar Of Creation has...
Vic racing

Palentino survives protest to land Group 1 Australian Guineas

PALENTINO had to make a long run to win the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington. But that was the easy part for the Darren...