News

Mr Sneaky out to press claims for Group 1

Thursday 6 September 2018, 4:49pm

Another crack at the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is planned for Mr Sneaky but first he will take aim in a 1200m Listed race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Houtzen speed, manners a factor in McEwen

Thursday 6 September 2018, 4:08pm

After partnering Nature Strip in the early stages of his career, jockey Ryan Maloney will be out to beat the sprinter when he rides Houtzen at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

ATC chair Lauri Macri announces retirement

Thursday 6 September 2018, 3:10pm

Australian Turf Club chairman Lauri Macri has announced his decision to retire from the position with a special board meeting to be held to elect a new chair.  Read more »

Muswellbrook stays home for Valley assault

Thursday 6 September 2018, 3:04pm

Muswellbrook will stay in Melbourne for a 1500m race at Moonee Valley rather than travel to Rosehill for a Group Two contest.  Read more »

Adelaide filly puts perfect record on line

Thursday 6 September 2018, 1:31pm

Unbeaten Adelaide filly Assertive Play will make her Melbourne debut in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes which will provide a guide to her spring prospects.  Read more »

Sandbar makes run for Group 1 Golden Rose

Thursday 6 September 2018, 1:25pm

Sandbar heads to Rosehill on a mission to prove he is up to Sydney's better three-year-olds and a worthy Golden Rose contender.  Read more »

Magic Consul chases WFA prize for Preusker

Thursday 6 September 2018, 12:57pm

A Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes win at Moonee Valley would be a career highlight for country trainer Paul Preusker.  Read more »

Weather to determine Glitra back-up plans

Thursday 6 September 2018, 12:40pm

Glitra has accepted to race at Doomben but Brisbane's weather will have the final say on a start for the in-form galloper.  Read more »

Daysee Doom faces sharp test in G2 Sheraco

Thursday 6 September 2018, 12:13pm

One of the most consistent mares in training, Coolmore Classic winner Daysee Doom will kick off her spring campaign at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rock Forthe Ladies tries luck in Brisbane

Thursday 6 September 2018, 10:17am

Warwick Farm trainer Clare Cunningham will have a rare Brisbane runner with Rock Forthe Ladies at Doomben.  Read more »

Rikki Palmer in frame for Doomben double

Thursday 6 September 2018, 10:04am

Rikki Palmer will be chasing her first metropolitan double at Doomben when she rides Beau Arrow and Mystic Mist.  Read more »

Tough Larry lives up to name at Randwick

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 6:00pm

Tough Larry has begun his career with a win at Randwick, sporting the famous colours worn by champion Winx.  Read more »

Night's Watch favourite for stakes debut

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:49pm

The Darren Weir-trained Night's Watch is an early favourite ahead of established star Hartnell for the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.  Read more »

Ballarat double gets Carberry off the mark

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:23pm

Thomas Carberry landed his first winner before securing a training double from his only two runners at Ballarat.  Read more »

ATA calls for authorities to fix swab mess

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:15pm

Trainers have been advised against using products containing altrenogest with the Australian Trainers' Association wanting Racing Australia to act.  Read more »

Lloyd patience pays off on The Mechanic

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:01pm

Top jockey Jeff Lloyd has again showed his cool to win on odds-on favourite The Mechanic at Ipswich.  Read more »

Baker stablemates vie for Sheraco glory

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 4:46pm

A stablemate could represent the biggest challenge to Champagne Cuddles igniting her spring campaign with a win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Shoals begins Everest campaign in McEwen

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 4:30pm

Everest contender Shoals will make her return in the McEwen Stakes against a field that includes boom sprinter Nature Strip, the odds-on favourite.  Read more »

Further arrests in NZ harness probe

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 3:20pm

NZ police have arrested a further three people, bringing the number charged to 10 as they continue investigations into alleged race fixing in harness racing.  Read more »

Unbeaten colts showcase Rose credentials

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 2:36pm

Trainer Kris Lees expects Graff to underline his star potential at Rosehill and continue a march towards the $1 million Golden Rose.  Read more »

Thrillster on target in Guineas campaign

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 1:24pm

Co-trainer Troy Corstens is confident Thrillster is progressing the right way for her next stakes test on her path towards the Group One Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Orman connection a boost for Sold For Song

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 1:00pm

Jockey James Orman's knowledge of Sold For Song could be the difference between winning and losing at Doomben.  Read more »

Doctor puts Damian Browne return on hold

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 12:10pm

Top jockey Damian Browne's return from injury has been delayed as he guards against infection.  Read more »

No Everest for Kementari: Cummings

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 9:27am

Godolphin will not pursue a start in The Everest with Kementari who will instead be stepped up in distance rather than be set for the $13 million sprint.  Read more »

NZ harness racing figures investigated

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 5:42pm

The New Zealand harness racing industry has been hit with allegations of race fixing with several properties raided as part of an ongoing police investigation.  Read more »

No clear topweight for Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:41pm

Racing Victoria chief handicapper Greg Carpenter says he is finding it difficult to assess the weights for the Melbourne Cup with no natural topweight.  Read more »

Hush Writer ready to make Australian debut

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:38pm

Import Hush Writer is set to make his Australian debut in a 2040m-race at Moonee Valley as he begins a path designed to get him qualified for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Group racing to wait for Williams pair

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:24pm

Trainer Danny Williams has weighed up Rosehill options for Don't Give A Dam and She Knows who will be kept away from Group racing for the time being.  Read more »

Henry Dwyer hopes filly gains Valley start

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:14pm

Trainer Henry Dwyer is hoping filly Alexandra Dreaming makes the Atlantic Jewel Stakes field after an impressive Sandown debut win.  Read more »

Jockey Billy Egan banned for four months

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 3:18pm

Victorian jockey Billy Egan has been outed for four months after a positive result to a banned substance in a race day urine sample.  Read more »

VRC keen for a local win in Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 2:19pm

After spending years luring international horses to the Melbourne spring, Leigh Jordon would now like to see more locals in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Hartnell fresh and well for G2 WFA race

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 1:28pm

Multiple Group One winner Hartnell has continued preparations for the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes with a pleasing solo gallop at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Sunlight out of Run To The Rose

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 11:57am

The Tony McEvoy-trained Sunlight has an elevated temperature and will not take part in the Group Two Run To The Rose.  Read more »

Brisbane trainer Kelso Wood died aged 72

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 10:59am

Tributes have flowed for Group One-winning trainer Kelso Wood who has died in Brisbane after a long illness.  Read more »

Prime News 04/09/18

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 10:58am

Things are hotting up with the 2018 Adelaide Magic Millions winner Zizzis set to return to the track at Flemington in the Cap D’Antibes Stakes.   Read more »

Enable set to return at Kempton

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 8:14am

Enable remains on course to make her eagerly awaited seasonal reappearance in the September Stakes.  Read more »

Nominations released for Randwick G1 day

Monday 3 September 2018, 6:17pm

Epsom Handicap favourite D'Argento is one of 87 entries for the Group One race at Randwick with 81 horses entered for the Metropolitan and 77 for the Flight.  Read more »

Prebble returns to Australian racing scene

Monday 3 September 2018, 6:09pm

Brett Prebble says he is looking forward to his return to Australian racing after riding trackwork at Flemington and in a barrier trial at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Jon Snow set for return to Melbourne

Monday 3 September 2018, 5:12pm

The Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington is the likely next start for New Zealand horse Jon Snow after his pleasing return in a Group One race at Hastings.  Read more »

Network Ten secures Melbourne Cup rights

Monday 3 September 2018, 4:45pm

Network Ten will broadcast the Melbourne Cup carnival from next year in a five-year $100 million agreement with the Victoria Racing Club.  Read more »

Osborne Bulls on Rupert Clarke path

Monday 3 September 2018, 3:52pm

Osborne Bulls will be out to press his claims for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes when he chases a Listed race victory at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Tarka, Toulouse to take steps to Derby

Monday 3 September 2018, 2:53pm

Trainer David Payne is excited about the prospects of Tarka and Toulouse as they take their next steps towards the Victoria Derby in the Stan Fox.  Read more »

Bonneval to make return at Moonee Valley

Monday 3 September 2018, 2:46pm

Star New Zealand mare Bonneval is set to make her return to racing in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley, a race she won a year ago.  Read more »

Birdsville raises $50,000 for drought aid

Monday 3 September 2018, 11:49am

A promotion to help drought victims through the recent Birdsville race meeting has raised at least $50,000.  Read more »

Gingernuts officially retired in NZ

Monday 3 September 2018, 11:24am

Triple Group One winner Gingernuts has officially been retired in New Zealand after recovering from a life-threatening injury suffered in Melbourne.  Read more »

English second to Ef Troop in trial

Monday 3 September 2018, 10:26am

Everest hopeful English has put in a strong effort in a barrier trial at Rosehill to finish second to speedy three-year-old Ef Troop.  Read more »

Best Solution on way to Melbourne

Monday 3 September 2018, 7:05am

Best Solution has won the Grosser Preis Von Baden in Germany to enhance his Caulfield and Melbourne Cup claims.  Read more »

Nature Strip set for WFA McEwen Stakes

Sunday 2 September 2018, 5:22pm

The Group Two McEwen Stakes is set to feature boom sprinter Nature Strip who trainer Darren Weir says is in great shape ahead of the weight-for-age sprint.  Read more »

Apprentice Jackson Murphy sent out again

Sunday 2 September 2018, 4:46pm

Rising star Queensland apprentice Jackson Murphy has been suspended for the second time this season.  Read more »

Golden Rose trial for Sunlight at Rosehill

Sunday 2 September 2018, 4:21pm

Sunlight is heading back to Sydney to run in The Run To The Rose at Rosehill as trainer Tony McEvoy contemplates a Golden Rose start.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist ready for Theo Marks

Sunday 2 September 2018, 3:13pm

Trapeze Artist will make his much-anticipated return to racing in the Theo Marks Stakes, one of two planned starts before the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Price pair on target for Valley assignment

Sunday 2 September 2018, 3:12pm

Mighty Boss and Hiyaam are set to represent the Mick Price stable in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Crack Me Up trials well ahead of Melbourne

Sunday 2 September 2018, 1:34pm

Crack Me Up, favourite for Queensland Horse of the Year honours, has trialled well as he prepares to head to Melbourne.  Read more »

Kilcoy club chasing more meetings

Sunday 2 September 2018, 11:49am

The Kilcoy Race Club is keen to have more meetings and see a possible return to a south-east Queensland Friday circuit.  Read more »

Too Darn Hot Epsom Derby favourite

Sunday 2 September 2018, 11:31am

Solario Stakes winner Too Darn Hot has impressed many bookmakers who now have him favourite for the Epsom Derby.  Read more »

Damian Lane suspended after Memsie success

Saturday 1 September 2018, 6:32pm

Damian Lane will miss the ride on Nature Strip at Moonee Valley after being suspended for 10 meetings on a careless riding charge at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ellicazoom wins Group Three Cockram Stakes

Saturday 1 September 2018, 6:25pm

Lindsay Park stable newcomer Ellicazoom has stormed to victory in the Group Three Cockram Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Michael Walker suspended for Tramway ride

Saturday 1 September 2018, 6:22pm

Michael Walker has been suspended for his winning ride on Comin' Through in the Group Two Tramway Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle wins first-up at Caulfield

Saturday 1 September 2018, 6:18pm

Eight-year-old Sydney sprinter Ball Of Muscle has made a winning return at Caulfield in the Group Three Heath, beating Voodoo Lad and Brave Smash.  Read more »

Pure Elation back with a win in Furious

Saturday 1 September 2018, 5:33pm

Pure Elation has returned from a mandatory ban for a bleeding attack to take out the Group Two Furious Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

In-form Tversky graduates to Open grade

Saturday 1 September 2018, 5:19pm

Tversky has made it three wins in a row, setting trainer Jack Duncan a poser about where to aim the in-form gelding.  Read more »

Unforgotten wins Chelmsford from Ace High

Saturday 1 September 2018, 5:08pm

Australian Oaks winner Unforgotten has won the Group Two Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick on her way to bigger races over the spring.  Read more »

Native Soldier dominates G3 McNeil Stakes

Saturday 1 September 2018, 4:37pm

The Darren Weir-trained Native Soldier has pressed his Caulfield Guineas claims with a dominant front-running win in the McNeil Stakes.  Read more »

Comin' Through survives protest in Tramway

Saturday 1 September 2018, 4:26pm

Comin' Through has won the Tramway Stakes, relegating his Chris Waller-trained stablemate Tom Melbourne to another second.  Read more »

Humidor lands another Group One for Weir

Saturday 1 September 2018, 4:20pm

Humidor has won the first Group One prize of the Melbourne spring carnival, taking the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Call Me Handsome wins Heatherlie Stakes

Saturday 1 September 2018, 4:08pm

Former Hong Kong galloper Call Me Handsome has led throughout to claim the Listed Heatherlie Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Redzel returns with Concorde Stakes win

Saturday 1 September 2018, 4:02pm

Defending title holder Redzel has made an Everest statement with his winning return in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Night's Watch in line for spring features

Saturday 1 September 2018, 3:19pm

The Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes looms as the first big spring test for Night's Watch after an impressive win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gordon's Leap scores shock Randwick win

Saturday 1 September 2018, 3:14pm

Gordon's Leap has shot into Country Championship calculations with a barnstorming win in the Highway Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

The Lord Mayor on way to G1 Metropolitan

Saturday 1 September 2018, 3:10pm

The Lord Mayor will join trainer Chris Waller's spring carnival team and head to the Group One Metropolitan Handicap after his win at Randwick.  Read more »

Nolan ends long search for bonus winner

Saturday 1 September 2018, 3:06pm

Toowoomba trainer Paul Nolan has finally won a QTIS bonus metropolitan race after 15 years of trying.  Read more »

Weir pair share the spoils at Caulfield

Saturday 1 September 2018, 2:49pm

The Darren Weir stablemates of Mrs Gardenia and Bellaria has provided the trainer with a first when they dead-heated in the Hockingstuart Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cassidy keeps faith in beaten Order Again

Saturday 1 September 2018, 2:01pm

Jockey Larry Cassidy says punters should not to sack Order Again after the favourite was beaten at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

High Church scores narrowly at Caulfield

Saturday 1 September 2018, 1:38pm

The Darren Weir-trained High Church has claimed his first win since the 2017 Warrnambool Cup, edging out Midterm in a 2400m race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Reginae shocks More Sundays at Randwick

Saturday 1 September 2018, 1:27pm

Heavy favourite More Sundays has failed to fire a shot at Randwick, finishing well behind solidly backed winner Reginae.  Read more »

Galloway stays on winning course

Saturday 1 September 2018, 1:24pm

Jockey Scott Galloway has made the trip from the Gold Coast worthwhile, winning on Belle Roc at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Winx beats yardmates in Randwick jump-out

Saturday 1 September 2018, 1:01pm

Winx has won a race-day jump-out against three of her Chris Waller-trained stablemates at Randwick.  Read more »

Strangles shuts Ballarat stable down

Saturday 1 September 2018, 9:41am

Archie Alexander's stable at Ballarat has been closed down after two horses were confirmed to have the infectious condition strangles.  Read more »

Everest hopes to clash in Concorde Stakes

Friday 31 August 2018, 6:33pm

Redzel will be out to make it back-to-back Concorde Stakes wins at Randwick when he begins his preparation towards a defence of The Everest.  Read more »

Feature double for Kerrin McEvoy at Wyong

Friday 31 August 2018, 6:24pm

Kerrin McEvoy has won his first Wyong Cup and also taken out the Mona Lisa Stakes, the other feature race on the program.  Read more »

Guineas hopefuls to resume in McNeil

Friday 31 August 2018, 5:42pm

Caulfield Guineas hopefuls Bondi and Vassilator will begin their spring campaigns in the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield over 1200m.  Read more »

Godolphin unveils import in Chelmsford

Friday 31 August 2018, 4:28pm

Godolphin's Caulfield and Melbourne Cups entry Mr Moonlight Magic is set to make his Australian debut in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Volkoff ready to win at 1200m

Friday 31 August 2018, 4:16pm

Former Perth mare Volkoff is ready to win her first race at 1200m at Caloundra after a strong first-up effort.  Read more »

Veteran set for first-up Caulfield tilt

Friday 31 August 2018, 4:11pm

Heart Of A Lion has pleased his trainer Lloyd Kennewell at his new home base and runs first-up in the Group Three Heath 1100 at Caulfield.  Read more »

Kevin Kemp to test theory at Caloundra

Friday 31 August 2018, 4:08pm

Trainer Kevin Kemp gets a chance to test his theory about giant gelding Fighting Teo over 2400 metres at Caloundra.  Read more »

Ace High to atone for last start

Friday 31 August 2018, 4:06pm

Trainer David Payne expects to see improvement from dual Group One winner Ace High as he increases in distance on his Cups campaign.  Read more »

Switch of homes for Cup carnival telecast

Friday 31 August 2018, 3:51pm

The Seven Network could be losing the broadcast rights to the Melbourne Cup carnival with reports it is returning to Channel Ten.  Read more »

Vega niggle for Dabernig ahead on Memsie

Friday 31 August 2018, 2:28pm

Trainer Tom Dabernig hopes he's worrying about nothing as the Group One Memsie Stakes draws closer for Vega Magic.  Read more »

Factors favour Glitra at Caloundra

Friday 31 August 2018, 2:13pm

Restricted class galloper Glitra has plenty in his favour as he attempts to win his first open company race at Caloundra.  Read more »

Tramway favourite Pierata fails vet test

Friday 31 August 2018, 1:27pm

Tramway Stakes favourite Pierata has failed a vet test and has been withdrawn from the Group Two race at Randwick.  Read more »

More Sundays to kick off Golden Rose shot

Friday 31 August 2018, 1:05pm

Lindsay Park is hoping More Sundays can follow his Geelong maiden win with victory at Randwick on his way to a start in the Group One Golden Rose.  Read more »

Man on a Sydney mission

Friday 31 August 2018, 11:22am

A Man To Match could head to Sydney if he races well at Caloundra over 1400 metres.  Read more »

Kementari set for Memsie Stakes challenge

Friday 31 August 2018, 11:01am

Trainer James Cummings says Kementari is ready to go in the Group One Memsie Stakes which he believes will be a good test against a quality field.  Read more »

New Qld chief steward ready to start work

Friday 31 August 2018, 10:59am

Queensland's new chief thoroughbred steward Peter Chadwick is set to start work.  Read more »

Winx to have Randwick jump-out

Friday 31 August 2018, 10:06am

Champion Winx will make a special appearance at Randwick in a race day jump-out ahead of her next Group One assignment in the George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Prime News 31/08/18

Friday 31 August 2018, 9:47am

The weather is playing havoc with our runners and I’m certain plenty of other owner’s horses as well. Reneged is set to run at Randwick with his chances greatly enhanced if we get some rain.  Read more »

Stewart to ride in Mauritius

Friday 31 August 2018, 9:13am

In-form Brisbane jockey Ron Stewart will take up a short-term contract in Mauritius.  Read more »

Messara Report into NZ racing released

Thursday 30 August 2018, 7:09pm

A report into the New Zealand racing industry by Australian John Messara has been welcomed by NZ authorities.  Read more »

Brown hoping for a Magic Melbourne Cup day

Thursday 30 August 2018, 6:09pm

Corey Brown has already accepted the ride on English-trained Magic Circle as the Sydney jockey strives to win the Melbourne Cup for a third time.  Read more »

Blinkers back on Oohood for Furious Stakes

Thursday 30 August 2018, 5:46pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy has put blinkers back on Oohood for the filly's second start of her preparation in the Furious Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »