News
50th anniversary of racing at Sandown
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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 »