Sky Racing Australia

Mar 11 2010

Jockey Dan Nikolic is keen on his chances of combining with trainer Mick Price for their second Group One victory.

Mar 11 2010

The extra week's wait for the running of the Australian Guineas hasn't diminished the confidence of the Peter Snowden stable with odds-on favourite Denman.

Jasminka on trial for Sydney trip

Mar 11 2010

Talented mare Jasminka will put her credentials for a Sydney trip on the line when she makes her comeback at Doomben on Saturday.

Moody keeping all covered with Hanks

Mar 11 2010

Peter Moody has left the door slightly ajar by not scratching Hanks from Saturday's Australian Guineas at Flemington.

Alan Bailey stable says it's time

Mar 11 2010

A moderate Friday meeting at Eagle Farm could shape the Brisbane winter carnival plans for several runners from the Alan Bailey stable.

Hayes camp rocked by double tragedy

Mar 11 2010

Trainer David Hayes has endured one of the worst 12 hours of his career with the sudden deaths of imported stayers Changingoftheguard and Our Aqaleem.

Rock Classic set for duel with Denman

Mar 10 2010

Bart Cummings believes Rock Classic is good enough to give Denman a run for his money in the Australian Guineas.

Begg's Slipper hopes on the line

Mar 10 2010

Grahame Begg could find himself with two Golden Slipper runners if talented juveniles Ilovethiscity and Mafia Miss win their key lead-up races on Saturday.

Hyland upbeat over Zarita's chances

Mar 10 2010

Trainer Pat Hyland says top mare Zarita only has to reproduce her run of a year ago to win the Australian Cup.

Pat on the back for Sir Hallowell

Mar 10 2010

Top Perth jockey Patrick Carbery will break new ground on Saturday when he rides in Sydney for the first time.

Once Were Wild, Griffon score easy wins

Mar 10 2010

The step up from midweek racing to autumn carnival glory seems assured for Once Were Wild and Griffon.

Murphy back in city winner's circle

Mar 10 2010

Sebastian Murphy landed his first metropolitan winner in more than 18 months when he got the Darren Weir-trained Shiny And New home at Sandown.

Rebel Raider 'in good order' for Blamey

Mar 9 2010

Rebel Raider's racecourse rehabilitation continues in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington with trainer Leon Macdonald happy with his progress.

Warringah set to run at Randwick

Mar 9 2010

English stayer Warringah will be tested under Australian racing conditions for the first time since his Melbourne Cup failure at Randwick on Saturday.

Week's delay to suit Barbaricus: O'Brien

Mar 9 2010

Trainer Danny O'Brien believes the week's delay in the running of the $1 million Australian Cup at Flemington will be to the benefit of Barbaricus.

Weir taking a punt with Shiny And New

Mar 9 2010

Darren Weir will take the punt on Shiny And New handling the soft conditions at Sandown on Wednesday when the filly contests the Chaise Plate.

Captain Sonador shapes up for Guineas

Mar 9 2010

It's been a long journey but former NZ hobby trainer Roger Milne is hopeful Captain Sonador can finally fulfil his Group One dream in the Randwick Guineas.

Canterbury could provide good form guide

Mar 9 2010

The midweek meeting at Canterbury is shaping as an important autumn carnival stepping stone with several emerging talents set to sport silks.

Shocking looking good for Australian Cup

Mar 8 2010

Melbourne Cup winner Shocking is almost certain to run in the rescheduled Australian Cup after responding to antibiotics.

Moroney calls for storm protocols

Mar 8 2010

Trainer Mike Moroney has called for protocols to be put in place to avoid repeating the risk of a disaster when adverse weather threatens a race meeting.

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