Silent Achiever hopes to go from BMW to Paris
Chris Roots 10:03 AM The world has come to Sydney for the BMW, so it is the right race for defending champion Silent Achiever to find out if she measures up to the best race in the world.
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Cummings hopes Ruling Dynasty is on song
Chris Roots A Golden Slipper last week followed by an Australian Derby next week could be the story for shuttle sire Medaglia D'Oro if James Cummings has got it right with Ruling Dynasty.
Maher not afraid to think outside the Square
Adam Pengilly Ciaron Maher speaks in a slow drawl - one which racing folk would contest could give Nash Rawiller a run for his money.
Conners walking tightrope with Decision Time
Adam Pengilly Clarry Conners knows he is walking a tightrope with grand old sprinter Decision Time, which resumes after almost 18 months off the scene in the group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Shinn chasing a group 1 win for the family
Chris Roots The opportunity to ride Fenway in Saturday's Vinery Stud Stakes was not one Blake Shinn wanted to miss, once he was booked by stepfather Lee Hope.
Hayes and Dabernig zero in on BMW
Adam Pengilly Few horses have had the longevity of Extra Zero - and David Hayes and Tom Dabernig are intent on chasing more riches with a trip up the Hume Highway to Sydney for the weekend.
Royal Descent ready to deliver in Doncaster
Premier trainer Chris Waller believes Royal Desent is on target to deliver a big pay day for a lucky owner for the day in next month's Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
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Japanese star in a world of his own
7:30 PM James McDonald concedes he will be doing well to continue a winning streak in Sydney's group one weight-for-age races despite riding one of the favourites in the $1.5 million BMW.
Trakus out to win new racegoers
Patrick Bartley 7:24 PM In the late 1960s one of Australia's most astute track watchers Des Spain would assemble with six fellow fanatical racing enthusiasts each Saturday prior to the first race at a metropolitan meeting.
Jockey hurt in race fall
Patrick Bartley 6:32 PM Jockey Jack Hill was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital on Friday afternoon after a heavy fall at a meeting at Donald.
Doncaster plan on the line for Leebaz
Chris Roots 6:00 PM Talented galloper Leebaz will be out to right two wrongs in the next fortnight and fulfil his group 1 potential.
John Sargent puzzled at Vinery market as Thunder ready to strike
Adam Pengilly 5:31 PM John Sargent has been scratching his head all week trying to figure out the inflated Vinery Stud Stakes odds offered about Thunder Lady, who he has likened to Victoria Derby winner Preferment in their respective autumn preparations.
No place like home: Williams intent on protecting own turf after jet-setting ways
Adam Pengilly 6:00 PM Look up the definition of "international jockey" and there is likely to be Craig Williams' freckled smiling face staring right back at you. Never has the term "globetrotting" been so frequently connected to one's name it seems.
Banca Mo back to best for cup bid: Brunton
Craig Brennan 5:17 PM Tasmanian trainer Scott Brunton fears he has missed his chance at winning a Caulfield Cup with Banca Mo.
Canberra breeder Bernie Howlett takes trifecta with Brazen Beau
David Polkinghorne 3:46 PM A group 1 jockey, a group 1 trainer and now Bernie Howlett is a group 1 breeder. He could also have Australia's next sprinting star frolicking about in his paddocks on the outskirts of Canberra soon.
Threesome run into history books at new Pakenham
Michael Lynch 9:58 PM Faction, a three-year-old filly owned by the giant Coolmore bloodstock operation, ensured on Thursday afternoon she became the answer to a trivia question when she scored in the first race of the day at Victoria's provincial race meeting.
Magic Man wants to come to Australia
Andrew Webster 10:00 PM The best jockey in the world wants to come to Australia.
The BMW move a Protectionist for punters in this information age
Max Presnell Miserably dour and one-paced in recent races, Melbourne Cup winner, Protectionist, is a prime example of straight talking by racing personnel.
Western Australian trainer Sharon Taylor suspended after Ignition tests positive for cobalt
Patrick Bartley The cobalt crises that has haunted the Australian Racing industry in the past four months has spread across the nation with Western Australia admitting to their first racing positive.
Trainer Robbie Griffiths hoping Angelic Light can deliver a first group 1 win in William Reid Stakes
Chris Roots Robbie Griffiths is still looking for that elusive first group 1 as a trainer and Angelic Light offers the chance to get that in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night.
Dawson aiming for big race win with Extra Zero
Patrick Bartley After going through the heartbreak and agony of missing out on playing in an AFL grand final, Mark Dawson is understandably well equipped for the highs and lows of what the racing game can serve up.
Local breeders set to reap rewards as Fastnet Rock stays put
John Holloway Australia’s champion sire Fastnet Rock is an absentee from Coolmore’s 2015 northern hemisphere breeding season, a decision which will no doubt be a popular one for local breeders.
Rom Baro off to Hong Kong
Craig Brennan Canberra Guineas winner Rom Baro has been sold and will do his future racing in Hong Kong.
Sportsbet to stream Victorian racing live
Online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au will stream all Victorian thoroughbred races free of charge to its customers from Monday.
Jones wants two in country champs because he can
David Polkinghorne Canberra trainers Barbara Joseph and Paul Jones already have one runner in the $300,000 NSW Country Championships (1400 metres), now they want another.
Highlights
The age of information has is here: enjoy
Miserably dour and one-paced in recent races, Melbourne Cup winner, Protectionist, is a prime example of straight talking.
Local breeders happy as Fastnet Rock stays
Australia’s champion sire Fastnet Rock is an absentee from Coolmore’s 2015 northern hemisphere breeding season.
Beware the skull and crossbones flag
On the Friday before a Group One race, if Gai hoists the “skull and crossbones” flag, she is definitely going to win.
Gai's knack on par with famous father
Greatness abounded in Saturday’s Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens with Tom Berry sharing the limelight with Gai Waterhouse, a Group One scene stealer.
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