News

NZ jockey Waddell taking extended break

Thursday 31 May 2018, 11:19am

Group One-winning New Zealand jockey Jason Waddell will take an extended break from riding because of ill health.  Read more »

Harness Jewels horses to be tested

Thursday 31 May 2018, 10:45am

Ten horses scheduled to compete at New Zealand's Harness Jewels meeting will be tested amid fears of human-to-horse contamination of a prohibited substance.  Read more »

James McDonald to ride at Royal Ascot

Thursday 31 May 2018, 9:41am

James McDonald has been booked to ride Equilateral in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot with the sprinter a possible contender for The Everest.  Read more »

Currie stay application adjourned again

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:35pm

An application for a stay of a suspension on Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been adjourned.  Read more »

Seymour racetrack to have extended break

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:21pm

Racing Victoria has announced that Seymour racetrack will be given an extended break to allow further testing and works on the racing surface.  Read more »

Silent Explorer off mark despite protest

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:10pm

Silent Explorer has recouped his purchase price in his second start for trainer David Payne, thanks to a slender victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Mitchell Beer strikes from new Albury base

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:02pm

Trainer Mitchell Beer has opened a satellite stable in Albury as he chases financial returns for his owners.  Read more »

Bowman ponders return after Japanese stint

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 4:57pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman has returned to Australia earlier than anticipated after being suspended for his ride in Japan Derby.  Read more »

Luck changes for Seasons at Warwick Farm

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 3:09pm

The talented Les Bridge-trained filly Seasons has benefited from an unimpeded run to claim her first career win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Banner Season earns Queensland Derby berth

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 3:06pm

Newcastle three-year-old Banner Season has earned a Queensland Derby start with his win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Preusker takes to the road for the Valley

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:35pm

Paul Preusker has struck a purple patch of form from his country base and he hopes that can be extended when he saddles three runners at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Options kept open for in-form Inn Keeper

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:27pm

Trainer Symon Wilde will have a close look at the field before committing in form Inn Keeper to a start at Moonee Valley from the widest barrier.  Read more »

Comeback continues for Attard stable star

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:21pm

Trainer Jason Attard has brushed aside a wide draw for Sons Of John in the Octagonal Handicap at Rosehill as the gelding continues his comeback from injury.  Read more »

French import set to improve in PJ O'Shea

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 10:47am

One Foot In Heaven was considered a contender for Europe's best race but the stayer will be trying to win in Australia for the first time at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Wet track to help NZ mare in Moreton Cup

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 10:14am

A soft track at the Sunshine Coast will be a boost for Group One-winning mare Aide Memoire as she tries to return to her best form.  Read more »

Dettori takes Hazapour for a gallop

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 8:40am

Frankie Dettori has travelled to Ireland to give his Derby mount Hazapour a gallop ahead of the Epsom Classic.  Read more »

Few surprises in 1st Stradbroke acceptors

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 8:18am

Two top chances remain just outside the field after first acceptances for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Ben Currie stay application delayed

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:49pm

Trainer Ben Currie's application for a stay which would allow him to keep training until 31 charges against him are resolved has been delayed.  Read more »

The Cleaner's trainer Mick Burles retires

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:32pm

Mick Burles, who enjoyed his biggest successes with popular Tasmanian gelding The Cleaner, has retired from training.  Read more »

English to miss Stradbroke Handicap

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:03pm

Dual Group One-winning mare English will be given a break before she is aimed at The Everest, rather than press on the Group One Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Crockett anxious for Nictock to stride out

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 3:52pm

Mudgee trainer Cameron Crockett is hopeful Nictock can overcome a pain-inflicting action and make a belated comeback in style at Rosehill.  Read more »

Dale Smith gets one meeting off suspension

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 3:29pm

Dale Smith has had an appeal against a careless riding suspension dismissed but has had his penalty varied from nine meetings to eight.  Read more »

Valley race the next step for Bel Sonic

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 2:13pm

Talented gelding Bel Sonic will be out to make his mark in this season's A R Creswick Series, starting with a heat of the series at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Payne expects boost from Silent Explorer

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 1:55pm

David Payne will watch Silent Explorer's progress at Warwick Farm with interest as the gelding enhances the trainer's association with stallion Lope De Vega.  Read more »

Jameka fetches $2.6 million at sale

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 11:25am

Jameka's managing owner Col McKenna has paid $2.6 million at the National Broodmare sale to buy his partners out and retain the triple Group One winner.  Read more »

Jameka to be sold at Gold Coast

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 7:00am

Jameka, winner of three Group One races including the Caulfield Cup, will be the star attraction at the Gold Coast Broodmare Sale.  Read more »

Currie to seek stay on suspension

Monday 28 May 2018, 6:24pm

Queensland's leading trainer Ben Currie will seek an urgent stay of a suspension until 31 charges against him are resolved.  Read more »

Stewards warning re prohibited substance

Monday 28 May 2018, 6:02pm

Racing NSW stewards have issued a warning about the substance synephrine which could produce positive samples in humans and horses.  Read more »

Vic jockeys appealing careless riding bans

Monday 28 May 2018, 5:29pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear careless riding suspensions of jockeys Jake Noonan and Dale Smith.  Read more »

Ashlor suited around turns at the Valley

Monday 28 May 2018, 4:48pm

Trainer Dan McCarthy is keeping his options open with the talented Ashlor who will run in the fourth heat of the All Victorian Sprint Series at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Juvenile Ronstar to return to Rosehill

Monday 28 May 2018, 4:39pm

Trainer Gary Portelli will send two-year-old Ronstar back to Rosehill hoping he can replicate his debut win and prompt a spring campaign.  Read more »

In Her Time to miss Stradbroke Handicap

Monday 28 May 2018, 3:52pm

Stradbroke Handicap favourite Impending has been given 57.5kg to defend his title in Brisbane's premier sprint.  Read more »

Egg Tart to run at the Sunshine Coast

Monday 28 May 2018, 3:43pm

Egg Tart gets the chance to show trainer Chris Waller she can be a Caulfield Cup contender when she runs at Caloundra.  Read more »

Avdulla injures back in pre-trial fall

Monday 28 May 2018, 1:14pm

Brenton Avdulla has been hurt in a fall at the Randwick barrier trials and will need to be cleared to ride at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Ability up for return after Werribee trial

Monday 28 May 2018, 12:46pm

A second placing in a Werribee barrier trial has talented sprinter Ability ready for his return after recovering from surgery for knee chips.  Read more »

Alpha Centauri in upset 1000 Guineas win

Monday 28 May 2018, 12:25pm

Trainer Jessica Harrington has claimed her first Classic victory with Alpha Centauri winning the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh.  Read more »

Redkirk Warrior spot-on for Royal Ascot

Monday 28 May 2018, 11:36am

A comfortable win in an 800m-barrier trial at Werribee has Redkirk Warrior in good order ahead of his trip to England for the Royal Ascot meeting.  Read more »

Group One win for Tommy Berry

Monday 28 May 2018, 9:00am

Pakistan Star has capped a big day for Tommy Berry with a Group One win at Sha Tin to give the jockey a treble.  Read more »

In Her Time primed for Stradbroke

Sunday 27 May 2018, 6:05pm

Galaxy winner In Her Time is fit and ready for her return to Brisbane for the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

French experience coming for Michael Poy

Sunday 27 May 2018, 4:40pm

Michael Poy, the son of retired champion jockey Michael Clarke, is bound for France to take part in an apprentices race on French Oaks day.  Read more »

I'm A Rippa to chase $1 million

Sunday 27 May 2018, 4:02pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has two choices for the improved I'm A Rippa as the gelding chases $1 million prize money at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Jungle Edge heading home to Victoria

Sunday 27 May 2018, 3:46pm

Brisbane's generally fine weather means noted wet tracker Jungle Edge has headed back south for the winter.  Read more »

Townsville fall inquiry to reconvene

Sunday 27 May 2018, 1:31pm

Stewards are looking for a suitable time and place to reconvene an inquiry into a fall which resulted in three jockeys being taken to hospital in Townsville.  Read more »

Romanised wins Irish 2000 Guineas

Sunday 27 May 2018, 12:20pm

Trainer Ken Condon has broken through for his first Classic success with Romanised in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.  Read more »

Southern Legend wins Kranji Mile

Sunday 27 May 2018, 12:06pm

Hong Kong-based former Sydney horse Southern Legend has won the Kranji Mile for trainer Caspar Fownes and jockey Zac Purton.  Read more »

Weir Stradbroke pair to trial at Werribee

Sunday 27 May 2018, 11:01am

Peaceful State and Danon Liberty will add a bit more colour to the Werribee trials as they press ahead towards the Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane.  Read more »

Merchant Navy wins G2 in Ireland

Sunday 27 May 2018, 6:40am

Australian colt Merchant Navy has staked his claims for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot by winning the Group Two Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh.  Read more »

Blake Shinn to appeal careless riding ban

Saturday 26 May 2018, 6:16pm

Jockey Blake Shinn will appeal a careless riding suspension that will rule him out of Stradbroke Handicap Day at Doomben.  Read more »

Browne ban puts Impending ride in jeopardy

Saturday 26 May 2018, 6:00pm

Group One-winning jockey Damian Browne will appeal against a careless-riding suspension in a bid to keep the Stradbroke Handicap ride on Impending.  Read more »

Stradbroke decision looms for Perry stable

Saturday 26 May 2018, 5:57pm

Trainer Paul Perry has some thinking to do after the three-year-old Perast won the Fred Best Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Tom Ryan suspended after hurdle at Sandown

Saturday 26 May 2018, 5:18pm

Tom Ryan has been suspended following his ride aboard Dane Hussler in the Australian Hurdle at Sandown.  Read more »

Fierce Impact gives Smith Randwick double

Saturday 26 May 2018, 5:16pm

The imported Fierce Impact has brought up the second leg of a winning double at Randwick for the Matthew Smith stable.  Read more »

Fifty Stars goes four straight at Sandown

Saturday 26 May 2018, 5:11pm

The Queensland Guineas at Doomben is being considered for Fifty Stars after he kept his unbeaten record intact with another victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Dreamforce resumes in style at Randwick

Saturday 26 May 2018, 4:56pm

Dreamforce has made a successful return to racing to give Sydney jockeys' premiership leader Brenton Avdulla his fourth winner for the meeting.  Read more »

Youngstar prevails in a Qld Oaks thriller

Saturday 26 May 2018, 4:43pm

Youngstar has continued her meteoric rise, winning the Queensland Oaks in a nail-biting finish from stablemate Another Dollar.  Read more »

NZ stayer Mazzuro upsets Sandown rivals

Saturday 26 May 2018, 4:27pm

New Zealander Mazzuro has earned an extended Australian campaign with a shock win at Sandown.  Read more »

Veteran Destiny's Kiss lands McKell Cup

Saturday 26 May 2018, 4:20pm

Veteran stayer Destiny's Kiss will now be aimed at the Brisbane Cup after a stirring win in the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Impending wins the G1 Kingsford Smith Cup

Saturday 26 May 2018, 4:15pm

Godolphin's Impending won his second Group One race in the Kingsford Smith Cup and will now get a chance to make it three in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Pedreana claims G3 Glenlogan Park Stakes

Saturday 26 May 2018, 4:08pm

Jockey Michael Dee has captured the Group Three Glenlogan Park Stakes aboard Pedrena at his first day of riding at Doomben.  Read more »

Stirring win for Derby-bound Live And Free

Saturday 26 May 2018, 3:39pm

Queensland Derby-bound Live And Free has given part-owners Julie and Gary Manning the ideal tonic as they recover from injuries sustained in a car accident.  Read more »

Self Sense confirms liking for obstacles

Saturday 26 May 2018, 3:35pm

Self Sense has remained unbeaten over jumps taking out the Australian Hurdle at Sandown as a short-priced favourite.  Read more »

Track complaint mars Doomben G1 meeting

Saturday 26 May 2018, 2:53pm

The final race at the Queensland Oaks meeting has been run in near darkness after a delay when jockeys raised concerns about the Doomben track.  Read more »

Bastia provides some solace for Kris Lees

Saturday 26 May 2018, 2:43pm

The Kris Lees-trained Bastia has won comfortably at Randwick to partially compensate for the late scratching of Graff from the Sires' Produce Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Don't Be Shy takes Australian Steeplechase

Saturday 26 May 2018, 2:27pm

At her first start over the bigger jumps, Don't Be Shy has taken out the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

She Knows carries big weight at Randwick

Saturday 26 May 2018, 2:23pm

She Knows has handled the burden of 62.5kg with ease to win a Highway Handicap at Randwick and confirm a trip to Melbourne.  Read more »

Chris Waller provides BRC Sires' quinella

Saturday 26 May 2018, 2:20pm

Chris Waller has won the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes for the third time after providing the quinella in the Group Two race at Doomben.  Read more »

Duca Valentinois claims first WFA success

Saturday 26 May 2018, 1:50pm

Trainer James Cummings is considering extending the winter carnival campaign of Duca Valentinois after the gelding's win in the Lord Mayor's Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Savatiano romps home in Randwick victory

Saturday 26 May 2018, 1:44pm

A stakes race could be added to the program for Savatiano after the Godolphin filly remained unbeaten this preparation with a second-up win at Randwick.  Read more »

Furnished Rising Red takes Premier's Cup

Saturday 26 May 2018, 12:51pm

Tough stayer Rising Red showed he had matured with his strong win in the Premier's Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Touch Of Mink to return to stakes class

Saturday 26 May 2018, 12:49pm

Trainer Matthew Smith will prepare Touch Of Mink for the Sunshine Coast Guineas following her win at Randwick.  Read more »

Black Caviar son makes encouraging debut

Saturday 26 May 2018, 12:35pm

Prince Of Caviar may not have finished in the placings at his racetrack debut but he pleased co-trainer Wayne Hawkes and jockey Luke Nolen with his performance.  Read more »

Heavenly Thought firms for G1 Qld Derby

Saturday 26 May 2018, 12:30pm

Well-bred colt Heavenly Thought is on track to give Darren Weir his first Queensland Derby win after the colt's victory in the Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun shines ahead of JJ Atkins

Saturday 26 May 2018, 12:24pm

The Chris Waller-trained colt The Autumn Sun has warmed up for the Group One JJ Atkins at Doomben in style with a clinical victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd brings up 100 Qld metro wins

Saturday 26 May 2018, 11:41am

Jeff Lloyd has ridden 100 winners in a Queensland metropolitan season for the second time in a row with victory on Tyzone at Doomben.  Read more »

Third Saval Beg for Order Of St George

Saturday 26 May 2018, 7:45am

Order Of St George has shown he is on target for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot with this third victory in the Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Smerdon hit with additional $90,000 fine

Friday 25 May 2018, 5:40pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon has been stung with an $90,000 fine on top of his life disqualification for his involvement in the Aquanita case.  Read more »

Avdulla puts mounts on course for Brisbane

Friday 25 May 2018, 4:00pm

Brisbane winter carnival contenders will hold the key to jockey Brenton Avdulla chances at Randwick.  Read more »

Royal Celebration steps up at Randwick

Friday 25 May 2018, 3:44pm

Royal Celebration faces his first test at Randwick for trainer Ron Quinton when he takes on a field including Group One JJ Atkins contender The Autumn Sun.  Read more »

Turnberry strives to make cut for Derby

Friday 25 May 2018, 1:24pm

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees hopes Turnberry can press his claims for a trip to Queensland when the gelding has his first start at Randwick.  Read more »

Another Dollar seeks revenge in Qld Oaks

Friday 25 May 2018, 1:16pm

Glyn Schofield believes Another Dollar is capable of upstaging stablemate and Queensland Oaks favourite Youngstar in the Group One Classic.  Read more »

Le Romain draws well for Kingsford-Smith

Friday 25 May 2018, 12:53pm

Triple Group One winner Le Romain has received a welcome barrier as he chases more elite-level success in the Kingsford-Smith Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Guy upbeat about Protest's chances in Oaks

Friday 25 May 2018, 12:23pm

The Bryan and Daniel Guy training partnership likes the chances of Protest in the Queensland Oaks despite her big price.  Read more »

Musgrove with numbers in Sandown features

Friday 25 May 2018, 12:17pm

Of the 22 jumpers accepted to run in the Australian Hurdle and Steeplechase at Sandown, Eric Musgrove will saddle six runners over the two races.  Read more »

Sizzling Ace set for first win in Sires'

Friday 25 May 2018, 11:50am

Maiden Sizzling Ace has drawn a good barrier and is out to the right distance as she chases a win in the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Qld Guineas preferred for Mishani Bullitt

Friday 25 May 2018, 10:29am

Trainer Chris Anderson wants to run Mishani Bullitt in the Queensland Guineas even if he gets a ballot-free entry to the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Morendi to step up in Gr 3 Premier's Cup

Friday 25 May 2018, 10:13am

Tough stayer Morendi gets a chance to show he has developed into a stakes horse when he tackles a big field in the Premier's Cup.  Read more »

Under Oath settles for Sandown consolation

Friday 25 May 2018, 10:05am

After Queensland Derby plans have been cast aside, Under Oath will chase an incentive bonus in the Ladbrokes Cash Out Handicap at Sandown.  Read more »

Panya out to join elite group in Qld Oaks

Friday 25 May 2018, 9:55am

Sydney jockey Deanne Panya can join an elite group of women riders if she win the Group One Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Magic Circle could add Gold Cup to program

Friday 25 May 2018, 7:20am

Magic Circle's dominant win at Sandown has added the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot as a potential lead-up to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun to set scene for JJ Atkins

Thursday 24 May 2018, 4:27pm

Chris Waller expects impressive colt The Autumn Sun to make a timely statement at Randwick before heading to Brisbane for the Group One JJ Atkins Plate.  Read more »

Weighty task confronts in-form sprinter

Thursday 24 May 2018, 4:14pm

Wyong trainer Tracey Bartley hopes Listed Ortensia Stakes winner To Excess can overcome a ratings boost to continue his impressive campaign at Randwick.  Read more »

Derby starts go on the line in Grand Prix

Thursday 24 May 2018, 3:04pm

Three impressive winners from a midweek meeting will chase places in the Queensland Derby when they run in the Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Listed McKell Cup back-up for The Getaway

Thursday 24 May 2018, 2:39pm

The Getaway will step up in distance and grade when he backs up from his Rosehill win to the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Conservative Sandown ride for Greycliffe

Thursday 24 May 2018, 2:29pm

Trainer Matt Cumani will adopt new tactics with three-year-old Greycliffe when he runs in the Ladbrokes Cash Out Handicap at Sandown.  Read more »

A look at the Group One Queensland Oaks

Thursday 24 May 2018, 1:03pm

The Queensland Oaks has become a launching pad for some of the greats of the Australian turf.  Read more »

So Si Bon to race on as a gelding

Thursday 24 May 2018, 1:00pm

The connections of So Si Bon have decided to geld him and continue his racing career after Victorian stewards placed a ban on the horse for biting.  Read more »

Getting Leggie suited to the bigger jumps

Thursday 24 May 2018, 12:51pm

After a successful stint at hurdling, Getting Leggie is set to make his debut over the bigger obstacles in the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Waller opts against blinkers on Oaks fancy

Thursday 24 May 2018, 11:27am

Chris Waller has decided not to use blinkers on the favourite Youngstar in the Group One Queensland Oaks at Doomben.  Read more »

Impending leads way for Godolphin in Cup

Thursday 24 May 2018, 11:27am

Kingsford-Smith Cup chance Impending will lead the way for Godolphin as the high-profile stable sends out eight runners at Doomben.  Read more »

Sam Kavanagh loses cobalt appeal

Thursday 24 May 2018, 10:52am

The Racing NSW Appeals Tribunal has dismissed disqualified trainer Sam Kavanagh's appeal against conviction for cobalt offences.  Read more »