Drayton coal mine should not go ahead: PAC
December 13, 2013 (08:30) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
Global thoroughbred leaders Coolmore and Darley have won significant support in the bid to stop a coal mine fromopening close to their Hunter Valley farms. More...

Walsh to ride Glens Melody in Relkeel Hurdle
December 13, 2013 (08:15) [ Indexed from Racing Post ]
TRAINER Willie Mullins has confirmed Ruby Walsh will travel to Cheltenham on Saturday to partner Glens Melody in the Grade 2 Osborne House Relkeel Hurdle More...

Walter pair take next steps in comebacks
December 13, 2013 (07:45) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
A shortened Razor Sharp Handicap doesn't help stablemates Jacquinot Bay and Straight Albert but trainer Guy Walter says they need the racing. More...

Hoylonny in peak condition for 2400m test
December 13, 2013 (06:45) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
Chris Waller thought enough of Hoylonny to run him in an Australian Derby but he will be happy if the horse can win the Listed Christmas Cup. More...

Magic Millions goal looms for Anna Lizzie
December 13, 2013 (06:45) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
Anna Lizzie returns to racing in the Just Now Handicap as trainer Craig Tyrrell sorts through Magic Millions carnival options for the mare. More...

Prince Of Penzance return excites Payne
December 13, 2013 (06:30) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
Michelle Payne is keen to get back on Prince Of Penzance at Flemington but she's disappointed the horse has to clash with Sistine Demon. More...

Freshwater Storm aims up for Kilmore Cup
December 13, 2013 (05:30) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
The Kilmore Cup is the long-term aim for Freshwater Storm who will be trying to top off his latest preparation with victory at Flemington. More...

Taxmeifyoucan shapes well for Villiers
December 13, 2013 (04:30) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
On the wrong end of a photo finish in the Goulburn Cup, Taxmeifyoucan will be out to make amends in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick. More...

Standish aim for Moody-trained Flamberge
December 13, 2013 (04:30) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
Flamberge is being aimed at the Standish Handicap and will be out to show he's on target for that race when he runs over 1000m at Flemington. More...

Marathon Valedictory Closes Out Woodbine Meet
December 13, 2013 (03:30) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
Woodbine completes its 2013 Thoroughbred season Dec. 15 with the $150,000 Valedictory Stakes (Can-III), a 1 3/4-mile Polytrack test that attracted a field of eight older horses. More...

CHRB Gets Update as Moving Day Draws Closer
December 13, 2013 (02:30) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
Moving day will soon be here as the closure of Betfair Hollywood Park draws close, and the California Horse Racing Board got an update from industry leaders Dec. 12 on the situation. More...

Northern California Race Dates Approved
December 13, 2013 (02:30) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
After months of discussion, the racing date calendar for Northern California for 2014 was approved Dec. 12 by the California Horse Racing Board. More...

Solid Field Drawn for Springboard Mile Stakes
December 13, 2013 (00:30) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
The Springboard Mile attracted a field of 12 from all points, with some intriguing connections sending their young horses to the Oklahoma City oval for the race won last year by Texas Bling over Will Take Charge. More...

Longshot Proves First Winner for Tippity Tap
December 12, 2013 (23:15) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
Front Cover Dream rallied from seventh to win the sixth race Dec. 12 at Aqueduct, delivering the first win for New York-based sire Tippity Tap while providing massive payouts for longshot bettors. More...

Penn National Plans to Race 200 Days in 2014
December 12, 2013 (23:00) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
Penn National Race Course has released its 2014 stakes schedule and live racing calendar, following approval by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission at its Dec. 12 meeting. More...

Grand National winner primed for return
December 12, 2013 (22:45) [ Indexed from WWOS.com.au ]
Grand National winner Auroras Encore is on target to make his return to racing at Wetherby's two-day festival. More...

Catterick reveals plans to race on all-weather
December 12, 2013 (21:15) [ Indexed from Racing Post ]
LESS than a week after plans were revealed to replace the turf Flat course at Newcastle with an all-weather track, Catterick emerged on Thursday as another candidate to host racing on an artificial surface in the north. More...

Preakness Purse Increased to $1.5M in 2014
December 12, 2013 (18:45) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
The Maryland Jockey Club has increased the purse for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) from $1 million to $1.5 million, it was announced Dec. 12. This is the first hike for the Triple Crown Classic since 1998. More...

Normandy Invasion, Itsmyluckyday Return
December 12, 2013 (18:45) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
Normandy Invasion and Itsmyluckyday, both highly regarded sophomores early in the season, have returned to training in Florida and will prepare for 4-year-old campaigns in 2014. More...

R Free Roll Aims to Tumble Sugar Swirl Rivals
December 12, 2013 (18:00) [ Indexed from BloodHorse.com ]
R Free Roll will stay in South Florida as she tries to nail down the first graded stakes win of her career Saturday, Dec. 14 at Gulfstream Park in the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (gr. III). More...