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Hong Kong jockey outrides critics

"If horses can't perform on wet tracks they can't win,"

Jockey draws rich praise from trainer

The southern jockey then played her part in guiding Gypsy Fair to a defeat of the favourite Platinum Command.

Kiwi Saracino impresses

"There's plenty of options open if he's not going to get the mile."

Heroic effort by undefeated colt

Heroic Valour has taken up as a 3-year-old where he left off last season following a tenacious performance to triumph on his Ruakaka return.

Watch: Jockey sent flying by stray golf ball

Jockey Kieren Fox was lucky to emerge unscathed after a stray golf ball sent him flying from his horse.

Racing: Xtravagant the winner on looks

Flemington today, which officially kicks off Melbourne's Spring Carnival, is "Sofitel Girls' Day Out" and we all know what that means.

Get on the winning path with All Roads

All Roads will prove himself the most improved horse in the north if he wins at Ruakaka today. And he can.

Racing: Franco Nelson hard to beat

Franco Nelson's first 2600m in last week's Maurice Holmes Vase was good, but it was his effort after the line which impressed his driver.

Racing: Swords are out for Moreira

World-class jockey Joao Moreira rides the favourite Omei Sword in tomorrow's A$1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill and if you think

Wilma's Mate caps faultless Australian campaign

Paul Nairn feels he and Wilma's Mate may have lost some battles but ultimately won the war.

Leg injury ends racing career of Valley Girl

One of New Zealand's finest race mares Valley Girl has been prematurely retired.

Death of jump-racing horses 'unacceptable'

An animal rights organisation says the death of three jump-racing horses in three weeks is unacceptable.

Racing: Kawi to bypass Cox Plate

The Cox Plate is NOT a target and trainer Allan Sharrock remains unconvinced Kawi is even a 2000m horse.

Purdon plucks three rich plums at Melton

Mark Purdon has no regrets not to be hunting down the toughest record in harness racing.

Melbourne is beckoning Kawi

"It's very satisfying - it was a challenge, but I knew I had the horse to do it with," Sharrock said.

Humidor stakes claim

Rising staying star Humidor has moved an effortless step closer to a group one date in the closing leg of the Hawke's Bay Triple Crown series.

Wide draw no problem for Barcelo

Barcelo was three wide near the pace and he finished resolutely in the straight to get the better of the filly Mystery Show, who was wayward under pressure close to home.

Kawi should win if track suitable

Well, we haven't quite got to a definitive point either way with the state of the Hastings track, but things are a bit clearer.