News

50th anniversary of racing at Sandown

Thursday 12 November 2015, 3:55pm

The Melbourne Racing Club is preparing to host Sandown's biggest day of the year as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the track's opening.  Read more »

The Grey Flash fresh for Sandown Guineas

Thursday 12 November 2015, 3:53pm

Robbie Laing has called on the services of Adelaide jockey Joe Bowditch to ride The Grey Flash in the Sandown Guineas.  Read more »

Waller stayers on target for Sandown races

Thursday 12 November 2015, 3:48pm

Who Shot Thebarman and Grand Marshal have come through their Melbourne Cup runs well and will take aim in separate staying features at Sandown.  Read more »

Racing Victoria to introduce dual licences

Thursday 12 November 2015, 1:18pm

Racing Victoria has announced changes to its licensing policy for jockeys who will be eligible to also hold a trainers' licence from next season.  Read more »

Jones hoping Snake Gully Cup is a Blur

Thursday 12 November 2015, 12:55pm

Paul Jones is confident Just A Blur has the credentials to win the Snake Gully Cup, one of the feature events on the NSW country racing calendar.  Read more »

Patient owners await Award Season return

Thursday 12 November 2015, 12:53pm

Three tendon injuries would end the career of most racehorses but connections of Award Season have persevered and their wait is finally over.  Read more »

Kemp wary as Queen prepares for rematch

Thursday 12 November 2015, 12:03pm

Trainer Kevin Kemp says he expects Emtevee Queen to be tested by Boom Shucka in a return clash at Doomben.  Read more »

Snowdens' Good Idea hinges on Bris weather

Thursday 12 November 2015, 11:23am

Peter and Paul Snowden are keen to run That's A Good Idea in the first stakes race of the Brisbane summer, but they won't start him on a wet track.  Read more »

Spring break looming for Miss Wilson

Thursday 12 November 2015, 11:15am

Trainer Simon Morrish has a healthy opinion of Miss Wilson who will contest a stakes race at Sandown before heading for a spell.  Read more »

Best yet to come for Privlaka: Heathcote

Thursday 12 November 2015, 10:35am

Robert Heathcote is anticipating a competitive return from three-year-old Privlaka but says the horse will take improvement from his Doomben run.  Read more »

Help available for jockeys: Francome

Thursday 12 November 2015, 7:43am

In the wake of Pat Eddery's death after a long battle with alcoholism, jockeys' spokesman John Francome says help is avaiable for those in need.  Read more »

Dandino heads market in Zipping Classic

Thursday 12 November 2015, 6:37am

Imported stayers Dandino and Almoonqith head the betting for the Zipping Classic and Sandown Cup respectively.  Read more »

Hopes face disqualification over cobalt

Thursday 12 November 2015, 6:28am

Lee and Shannon Hope are trying to avoid a lengthy ban after being found guilty of cobalt charges in the first case in Victorian thoroughbred racing.  Read more »

Wagering tax reductions for NSW racing

Wednesday 11 November 2015, 6:16pm

The racing industry in NSW is poised to receive a major boost with the state government set to reduce its tax on wagering.  Read more »

Rugby fan McDonald wins for Tahs' boss

Wednesday 11 November 2015, 6:01pm

Leading jockey James McDonald has brought up a treble at Warwick Farm, winning on Highly Geared for Canberra trainer Garry Kirkup.   Read more »

Ghisoni makes winning start for Godolphin

Wednesday 11 November 2015, 5:04pm

Ghisoni has been in the Godolphin system for two years and the stable's patience has been rewarded with a first-up Warwick Farm win.  Read more »

Callaghan's patient approach bears fruit

Wednesday 11 November 2015, 4:52pm

Just As Loyal, a horse who didn't race until he was five, has scored his fourth win in a row at Ipswich  Read more »

Lucia Valentina awaits HK invitation

Wednesday 11 November 2015, 4:29pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver is set to stick with Lucia Valentina if the mare secures an invitation for the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

Zanbagh impresses new stable before debut

Wednesday 11 November 2015, 4:25pm

VRC Oaks and ATC Australian Oaks placegetter Zanbagh will make her debut for new trainer John Thompson at Randwick.  Read more »

Newitt takes Guineas ride on Gredington

Wednesday 11 November 2015, 3:08pm

Trainer Pat Hyland's quest to find a jockey with a strong riding style has led him to book Craig Newitt for Gredington in the Sandown Guineas.  Read more »