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Sky in 10-year deal with Queensland racing
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2020, 1:04pm
Sky Racing has signed a decade-long deal to cover the three codes of racing in Queensland. Read more »
Sangria set to kick-start Snowdens' season
Sydney
Thursday 30 July 2020, 11:50am
Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden will bid to get an early win on the board to start the new racing season with at least two runners at Randwick. Read more »
Japanese import runs first-up for Preusker
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2020, 11:34am
After stints with Darren Weir and Chris Waller, Japanese galloper Admire Winner will have his first run for Paul Preusker when he lines up at The Valley. Read more »
Bowman banned for six weeks over race fall
Sydney
Thursday 30 July 2020, 11:31am
Leading Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has been suspended over a race fall at Rosehill that involved injured rider Andrew Adkins. Read more »
Race pace no concern for Apache Chase camp
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2020, 11:30am
Trainer Desleigh Forster won't be concerned if Apache Chase is again forced into the leader's role at Eagle Farm. Read more »
O'Brien-trained stars to gallop at Geelong
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2020, 11:14am
The Danny O'Brien-trained stablemates Vow And Declare and Russian Camelot will have a raceday gallop at Geelong as part of their preparations towards spring. Read more »
Stewards appeal Currie penalty findings
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2020, 11:10am
Stewards have appealed against two Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decisions to reduce penalties on disqualified trained Ben Currie Read more »
Sabkhat chases rare win for Qld veterans
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2020, 10:30am
Veteran Sabkhat will join a select group of 10-year-olds to win in Queensland open company if he salutes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Mohaather makes amends in Sussex Stakes
Chichester
Thursday 30 July 2020, 8:30am
Mohaather, trained by Marcus Tregoning and ridden by Jim Crowley, has won the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Read more »
Royal Banquet claims his first city win
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 5:01pm
The Nathan Doyle-trained Royal Banquet has made a late-season step up to city grade at Warwick Farm to make it three-straight wins so far this winter. Read more »
Big weight for Twinkletoe in GN Hurdle
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 4:31pm
Tallyho Twinkletoe's task at a second Grand National Hurdle has been made tougher after he was given a 6kg increase on his winning weight of last year. Read more »
Fiery Heights capitalises on track bias
Brisbane
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 4:17pm
Veteran Fiery Heights has taken advantage of a track favouring leaders to win the Canadian Club Open Handicap at Doomben. Read more »
Skelm starts his Cups tilt at The Valley
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 3:12pm
Trainer Terry Kelly is yet to have a starter in the Melbourne Cup and is hoping that may change this year with Skelm who starts his campaign at The Valley. Read more »
Newnham with two chances at season opener
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 1:20pm
Trainer Mark Newnham is hoping Black Magnum and Fulmina can start the 2020-21 season on a winning note for his stable at Randwick. Read more »
Trainers chase travel exemption for staff
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 1:13pm
New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are working on obtaining travel exemptions for staff to travel to Australia ahead of the spring carnivals. Read more »
Observational to boost Queensland stayers
Brisbane
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 12:55pm
Veteran Observational takes the first step to boosting staying ranks in Queensland when he debuts at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Read more »
New addition to give Gollan an edge
Brisbane
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 12:10pm
Fresh from a record-breaking season, trainer Tony Gollan is hoping to kick off the new racing term in a similar vein at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Stradivarius creates Goodwood Cup history
Chichester
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 12:03pm
Stradivarius has created history by winning his fourth successive Goodwood Cup, with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe his next goal. Read more »
Sam Freedman joins father in partnership
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 11:36am
Sam Freedman has been recognised for his hard work with Anthony Freedman Racing and will join his father in a training partnership in the upcoming season. Read more »
McNeil holds on to lead in Vic title race
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 5:06pm
Despite an early winner at Moe, Daniel Stackhouse has been unable to eat into the lead of Jye McNeil in the Victorian jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Tallyho Twinkletoe headlines National noms
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 4:33pm
Tallyho Twinkletoe has been entered for the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown and will be attempting a second win in the feature jumps race. Read more »
Brandenburg trials in preparation for G1
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 3:50pm
Hobartville Stakes winner Brandenburg has finished fourth in a Randwick barrier trial as part of his preparation towards the Group One Winx Stakes. Read more »
The Bostonian's staff facing travel issues
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 3:24pm
The Bostonian is Sydney-bound for the spring carnival, but his New Zealand trainer Tony Pike is unsure if his staff can travel to look after the gelding. Read more »
Tavirun chasing successive victories
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 2:01pm
After returning to form with a victory at Sandown, Tavirun will get the chance for successive wins when he runs in a quality handicap at The Valley. Read more »
Oaks target for promising filly Montefilia
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 1:06pm
The Group One-VRC Oaks in Melbourne is the spring target for filly Montefilia who is nominated to run over 1800m at Randwick on Saturday. Read more »
Melbourne Cup on agenda for Coolmore team
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 12:05pm
Having won many of the big races around the globe, the Melbourne Cup remains high on the list of must-win races for the Coolmore outfit. Read more »
Jockey Whiteley suspended for two months
Brisbane
Tuesday 28 July 2020, 11:40am
Jockey Chris Whiteley has been suspended for two months for his ride on short-priced favourite Silent Explorer in Cairns last month. Read more »
Star mare Sunlight sells for $4.2 million
Melbourne
Monday 27 July 2020, 6:05pm
Star mare Sunlight has been sold for $4.2 million at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Read more »
McNeil moves five clear in Vic premiership
Melbourne
Monday 27 July 2020, 5:07pm
A winning double at Pakenham has Jye McNeil five wins ahead of Daniel Stackhouse in the Victorian statewide jockeys' premiership with four meetings remaining. Read more »
Adkins recovering in high dependency ward
Melbourne
Monday 27 July 2020, 4:08pm
Andrew Adkins remains in the high dependency ward of a Sydney hospital as he recovers from surgery following a race fall at Rosehill. Read more »
Weather prompts changes to Randwick trials
Melbourne
Monday 27 July 2020, 2:17pm
Wet weather has prompted officials to announce changes to an important set of barrier trials at Randwick, including rescheduling three heats. Read more »
New mark for Pike before spring campaign
Melbourne
Monday 27 July 2020, 12:53pm
William Pike has created an Australian riding record but the leading Perth jockey now wants to be a big player in Melbourne during the spring carnival. Read more »
Purton prepares for HK life after Moore
Hong Kong
Monday 27 July 2020, 12:12pm
Zac Purton says the return of Australian trainer David Hayes might hold the key to a successful defence of his Hong Kong champion jockey title next season. Read more »
Barney Roy bags German Group One honours
Munich
Monday 27 July 2020, 12:00pm
Barney Roy has notched his third Group One in claiming the Grosser Dallmayr-Preis - Bayerisches Zuchtrennen at Munich. Read more »
Premierships record in sights of Williams
Melbourne
Monday 27 July 2020, 11:53am
With his ninth Victorian metropolitan jockeys' premiership secured this season, Craig Williams has moved to within two of equalling the record for most titles. Read more »
Magical in easy Tattersalls Gold Cup win
Dublin
Monday 27 July 2020, 11:49am
Magical has added another Group One to her tally in the Tattersalls Gold Cup as an odds-on favourite at the Curragh. Read more »
Six take on Stradivarius in Goodwood Cup
London
Monday 27 July 2020, 10:44am
Irish Derby winner Santiago will be among six rivals for benchmark UK stayer Stradivarius in the Goodwood Cup. Read more »
Cumani eyes early spring with Creedence
Melbourne
Sunday 26 July 2020, 1:45pm
After winning two of his three starts since joining the Matt Cumani stable, Creedence will be given the chance at tougher spring company after a short break. Read more »
Stars set to step out at Randwick trials
Melbourne
Sunday 26 July 2020, 1:30pm
Several Group One winners are among the horses entered to step out at a star-studded set of barrier trials at Randwick. Read more »
Anderson duo to miss spring carnivals
Brisbane
Sunday 26 July 2020, 11:30am
Trainer Chris Anderson has opted to hold Ballistic Boy and Profit back from spring carnivals in Sydney and Melbourne to focus on the Magic Millions in January. Read more »
Mr Quickie building towards spring return
Melbourne
Sunday 26 July 2020, 11:00am
Trainer Phillip Stokes is likely to kick off Mr Quickie's campaign below the top level but says he will still be nominated for some of the big spring features. Read more »
Jockey Bakos banned for painkiller use
Brisbane
Sunday 26 July 2020, 10:30am
Promising apprentice Anna Bakos is the latest Queensland jockey to be suspended after taking a prescribed painkiller. Read more »
Pride expects Fasika to shine this spring
Sydney
Sunday 26 July 2020, 10:00am
Trainer Joe Pride says Group One placegetter Fasika is blossoming and has a sense of timing about her as she prepares for a spring preparation. Read more »
Mystery Shot makes it five on the trot
Melbourne
Saturday 25 July 2020, 5:31pm
The Lindsay Smith-trained Mystery Shot has extended his winning streak to five with a tough on-pace performance at Caulfield. Read more »
Viridine wins WFA G3 Bletchingly Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 25 July 2020, 5:19pm
Viridine has taken out the final stakes race of the 2019-20 season in Melbourne, with Damien Oliver riding the sprinter to victory in the Bletchingly Stakes. Read more »
Mahamedeis outstays rivals at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 25 July 2020, 5:08pm
The Bendigo Cup is likely to be the spring target for Mahamedeis after the gelding produced a strong staying performance to win at Caulfield. Read more »
Lees unveils promising pair at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 25 July 2020, 4:51pm
Trainer Kris Lees will keep all options on the table for Mugatoo this spring after his sparkling return to win the Winter Challenge at Rosehill. Read more »
Stackhouse steers She's A Thief to victory
Melbourne
Saturday 25 July 2020, 4:43pm
A win on She's A Thief at Caulfield has moved jockey Daniel Stackhouse back to within two wins of Jye McNeil at the top of the Victorian statewide premiership. Read more »
Doomben abandoned after seven races
Brisbane
Saturday 25 July 2020, 4:09pm
The Doomben meeting has been abandoned with two races left to run after continuous rain downgraded the track conditions. Read more »
Tullio completes comeback with Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 25 July 2020, 3:54pm
Resilient sprinter Tullio has notched four victories in a row since he resumed from a long injury-enforced spell by winning at Doomben. Read more »
High Emocean beats Persan at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 25 July 2020, 3:15pm
High Emocean has upstaged stablemate Persan in a late-season staying race for three-year-olds at Caulfield to register her third win in her past three starts. Read more »
Eduardo fires on debut for new trainer
Sydney
Saturday 25 July 2020, 2:44pm
The Missile Stakes looms as a likely target for Eduardo, who has made a winning start for his new stable in the July Sprint at Rosehill. Read more »
Aqua Vite scores first win in two years
Brisbane
Saturday 25 July 2020, 1:53pm
Aqua Vite has made the most of a wet track at Doomben to record his first win in more than two years. Read more »
Import Skyman wins in Australian debut
Melbourne
Saturday 25 July 2020, 1:17pm
The Chris Waller-trained Skyman has made a winning start to his Australian career, with the lightly-raced import taking out a benchmark-78 race at Caulfield. Read more »
Maiden city win for Fleet Dove at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 25 July 2020, 1:11pm
Filly Fleet Dove's win at Doomben has cemented the new association between trainer Kelly Schweida and breeder Basil Nolan Read more »
Adkins taken to hospital after horror fall
Sydney
Saturday 25 July 2020, 12:43pm
Jockey Andrew Adkins has been transported to Westmead Hospital following a race fall at Rosehill which has claimed the life of his mount Hot 'N' Hazy. Read more »
Stewards release Alligator Blood findings
Brisbane
Saturday 25 July 2020, 12:37pm
Stewards have released their report into the Alligator Blood prohibited substance case after the gelding was stripped of his Magic Millions Guineas win. Read more »
Ross reveals secret to wet track success
Brisbane
Saturday 25 July 2020, 12:26pm
Trainer Les Ross revealed the key to his wet track success after Mishani Fraudster won at Doomben. Read more »
In-form stablemates to clash at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 24 July 2020, 3:04pm
Persan is set to chase his fourth-straight city win this winter when he runs at Caulfield against a field which includes stablemate High Emocean. Read more »
Dettori, Enable hunting history at Ascot
London
Friday 24 July 2020, 1:13pm
Top mare Enable will have just three rivals in her quest for an historic third win in the Group One King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Read more »
Stokes to test Sansom in WFA Bletchingly
Melbourne
Friday 24 July 2020, 12:26pm
Trainer Phillip Stokes says Sansom's performance in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes will give him a guide on where to head with the gelding in the future. Read more »
Bowman back to begin carnival build up
Sydney
Friday 24 July 2020, 11:59am
Star jockey Hugh Bowman has been booked to ride two pre-post favourites in his return from a revitalising winter break at Rosehill. Read more »
Rails draw crucial for Invictus Prince
Sydney
Friday 24 July 2020, 11:43am
In an exhaustive quest to figure out what makes moody gelding Invictus Prince tick, trainer Matthew Smith has discovered a factor that could be critical. Read more »
Forster, Marshall chase Doomben 2YO double
Brisbane
Friday 24 July 2020, 11:30am
Trainer Desleigh Forster and jockey Taylor Marshall have proved a successful combination and they are now chasing more two-year-old wins at Doomben. Read more »
Schweida hopes to land a Doomben treble
Brisbane
Friday 24 July 2020, 11:00am
Trainer Kelly Schweida caught plenty of fish on his annual north Queensland holiday and now he hopes to land a treble at Doomben. Read more »
Dream Master to boost consistent record
Brisbane
Friday 24 July 2020, 11:00am
Gold Coast galloper Dream Master has trialled well as he aims to add to his consistent record at Doomben. Read more »
Alligator Blood stripped of Guineas win
Brisbane
Thursday 23 July 2020, 6:41pm
Alligator Blood was disqualified and trainer David Vandyke has been fined $20,000 after the horse returned a positive swab after the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
RV announces whip breach penalty guideline
Melbourne
Thursday 23 July 2020, 4:02pm
Jockeys now have a penalty template to work with for any indiscretions on overuse of the whip in Victorian flat races. Read more »
Cumani hopes 3YO can Deliver at Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 23 July 2020, 3:25pm
After three second placings from his past four starts, Ballarat trainer Matt Cumani is hoping for a change of fortune with Sign Seal Deliver at Caulfield. Read more »
Les Ross chases QTIS two-year-old title
Brisbane
Thursday 23 July 2020, 2:11pm
Les Ross has had varying luck with barrier draws as he tries to ensure he is the leading QTIS trainer of two-year-olds with three runners at Doomben. Read more »
Waller sticks with senior hoop for Gresham
Brisbane
Thursday 23 July 2020, 1:30pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller has elected to stick with a senior rider in Ryan Maloney for top weight Gresham at Doomben. Read more »
Thompson hands on with Criminal Defence
Brisbane
Thursday 23 July 2020, 1:08pm
Apprentice Adin Thompson hopes to reap the benefits of his work in breaking in Criminal Defence when he rides the gelding at Doomben. Read more »
Viridine out to turn tables on Jungle Edge
Melbourne
Thursday 23 July 2020, 12:45pm
Viridine is favoured to turn the tables on Jungle Edge in the Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield after the pair finished one-two at their last meeting. Read more »
Brando ready for starring role at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 23 July 2020, 12:13pm
Owner and breeder Neville Bell is hoping Brando can replace recently retired Tarzan as his best horse with a win at Doomben. Read more »
Face masks compulsory on Vic race tracks
Melbourne
Thursday 23 July 2020, 12:00pm
Face masks will be required for all people attending Victorian race meetings while jockeys will have the option of not wearing one during a race. Read more »
Williams' Hot talent a work in progress
Sydney
Thursday 23 July 2020, 11:30am
Trainer Danny Williams regards Hot 'N' Hazy as the most talented horse to come through his stable in 10 years, but warns the colt is still learning his craft. Read more »
Eduardo showing right signs for new stable
Sydney
Thursday 23 July 2020, 11:20am
The July Sprint will be a campaign springboard for former Victorian Eduardo as he bids to rediscover his best form under new trainer Joe Pride. Read more »
Yardstick races to debut win at Canterbury
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 5:26pm
Jockey Nash Rawiller believes a maiden win on debut at Canterbury by Yardstick will provide a good stepping stone for rising three-year-old into the new season. Read more »
Former AFL coach trains Sandown winner
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 4:41pm
Frankie Two Angels has provided form AFL coach Denis Pagan with his first win as a trainer taking out the Ladbrokes Same Game Multi at Sandown. Read more »
Filly fires to spare Munce embarrassment
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 4:10pm
Brilliant trackworker Centrefire has won midweek at Eagle Farm to finally justify the faith of her trainer Chris Munce. Read more »
Jungle Edge chases another stakes race win
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 2:53pm
Having claimed the Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield, Jungle Edge returns to the track for a shot at the Bletchingly Stakes. Read more »
Special Missile on target for Listed race
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 1:55pm
After a last-start second in the Listed Glasshouse Handicap in Queensland, Special Missile is set to contest Sydney's final stakes race of the season. Read more »
Patis gets big chance on Kisukano
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 1:26pm
Apprentice Alex Patis has been rewarded for her recent good form with the ride on top filly Kisukano at Doomben. Read more »
Rain to help Tullio in Doomben test
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 1:01pm
Rain late in the week is expected to help in form Tullio as he faces his stiffest test to date at Doomben. Read more »
Media barred from Alligator Blood inquiry
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 12:23pm
Media outlets cannot attend an inquiry into Magic Million Guineas' winner Alligator Blood returning a positive swab after the $2 million race in January. Read more »
Nothdurft fractures jaw in trackwork fall
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 July 2020, 11:39am
Queensland's state and metropolitan jockey premiership leader Baylee Nothdurft has suffered a fractured jaw in a trackwork accident. Read more »
Leading NZ rider calls time on career
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 July 2020, 5:16pm
Highly regarded New Zealand jockey Michael Coleman has announced his retirement after being injured when a horse reared up at the Rotorua trials. Read more »
Special Reward nominated for July Sprint
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 July 2020, 3:46pm
Dual Group Three winner Special Reward heads the weights for the July Sprint at Rosehill which has attracted 10 nominations. Read more »
Webb leaves options open for Miss Iano
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 July 2020, 3:04pm
Cranbourne trainer Mark Webb says Miss Iano will line up at Caulfield, but is leaving his options until as late as possible before deciding on which race. Read more »
Noble Boy on target for Winter Challenge
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 July 2020, 2:41pm
Recent Winter Stakes winner Noble Boy is chasing another black-type win in the Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill on Saturday. Read more »
Hyeronimus found guilty of betting charges
Melbourne
Monday 20 July 2020, 6:56pm
Group One winning jockey Adam Hyeronimus has been found guilty of 30 of 31 charges in relation to betting, with a penalty still to be handed down. Read more »
Nominations extended for Winter Challenge
Melbourne
Monday 20 July 2020, 5:30pm
Import Mugatoo is likely to resume in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill, which has had its nominations extended. Read more »
Star NZ mares progressing well in Sydney
Melbourne
Monday 20 July 2020, 4:22pm
Enjoying the warmer climate in Sydney, star New Zealand mares Melody Belle and Probabeel are nearing the trialling stage before a return to racing. Read more »
Queensland Cup returns to spring date
Brisbane
Monday 20 July 2020, 3:55pm
The Listed Queensland Cup will return to its traditional date in the spring but at a drastically shortened distance of 2200m. Read more »
Caloundra galloper chases northern riches
Brisbane
Monday 20 July 2020, 3:08pm
Despite there being no lucrative bonus on offer, Caloundra trainer Darryl Hansen is eyeing a series of sprint races in northern Queensland with Doctor Zous. Read more »
Streets Of Avalon entered for Bletchingly
Melbourne
Monday 20 July 2020, 2:54pm
Futurity Stakes winner Streets Of Avalon is nominated to make his return from a spell in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Instant Celebrity on Thousand Guineas path
Melbourne
Monday 20 July 2020, 12:05pm
Trainer Phillip Stokes will give unbeaten filly Instant Celebrity a freshen-up before her planned spring campaign in Melbourne towards the Thousand Guineas. Read more »
Tallyho Twinkletoe to chase jumps history
Melbourne
Monday 20 July 2020, 11:56am
After victory the Brendan Drechsler Hurdle at Pakenham, Tallyo Twinkletoe will attempt back-to-back wins in the in the Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase. Read more »
Jockey licences cancelled in Singapore
Melbourne
Monday 20 July 2020, 11:40am
Three jockeys now riding in Australia have had their licences cancelled in Singapore after returning home during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Tough induction for new Lindsay Park team
Melbourne
Sunday 19 July 2020, 2:55pm
Used to sharing trackwork duties at Euroa and Flemington, new Lindsay Park trainers Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes have been restricted to their home bases. Read more »