News
Weir set to have first Blue Diamond runner
Melbourne
Sunday 18 February 2018, 4:11pm
Two-year-old colt Native Soldier is set to become premier Victorian trainer Darren Weir's first Blue Diamond Stakes runner. Read more »
Robbie Fradd's purple patch ends
Brisbane
Sunday 18 February 2018, 4:00pm
In-form jockey Robbie Fradd's purple patch of luck has been halted temporarily by suspension. Read more »
Change of scene to spark Fell Swoop
Sydney
Sunday 18 February 2018, 3:37pm
Matt Dale has switched Fell Swoop from Canberra to the more relaxed surroundings of Moruya in an attempt to reinvigorate the Everest runner's career. Read more »
Slipper duo to trial in Queensland
Brisbane
Sunday 18 February 2018, 1:13pm
Golden Slipper hopefuls Outback Barbie and Ef Troop will trial before heading to Sydney but where is yet to be determined. Read more »
Stewart Melbourne bound for Savanna Amour
Melbourne
Sunday 18 February 2018, 12:59pm
Brisbane jockey Ronnie Stewart will make his debut at Caulfield when he rides the Chris Meagher-trained Savanna Amour in the Group One Oakleigh Plate. Read more »
UBET taps into new market
Brisbane
Sunday 18 February 2018, 11:45am
Betting agency UBET has introduced a new digital device which will eventually do away with paper tickets in its retail outlets. Read more »
Waiting Patiently wins prestigious Chase
London
Sunday 18 February 2018, 10:51am
Waiting Patiently is by no means certain to line up at Cheltenham despite maintaining his perfect record over fences in the Ascot Chase. Read more »
Suncraze boosts Country Championship hopes
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 7:25pm
Suncraze has continued his build-up for the Country Championships with an impressive win at Randwick for Tamworth trainer Melanie O'Gorman. Read more »
Alizee makes triumphant Randwick return
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 6:38pm
Group One-winning filly Alizee has stamped her class on the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Faraway Town claims Group Three Triscay
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 6:23pm
The Matthew Smith-trained mare Faraway Town has won her first black-type race, taking out the Triscay Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Malvern Estate headed to winter carnival
Brisbane
Saturday 17 February 2018, 6:19pm
Malvern Estate has made it four wins in a row and is headed to the winter carnival at Doomben. Read more »
Grunt stamps his Aust Guineas credentials
Melbourne
Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:50pm
The Mick Price-trained Grunt has taken out the Group Three C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington to give the trainer another Australian Guineas contender. Read more »
Kaepernick wins at Group Three level
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:42pm
Kaepernick has caused a minor upset to win the Group Three Southern Cross Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Endless Drama breaks through in Australia
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:29pm
The imported Endless Drama has won the Group Two Apollo Stakes at Randwick, wearing down Global Glamour for an important victory. Read more »
Quick Defence surges late for Randwick win
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:00pm
Trainer Chris Waller knew what to expect from Quick Defence at Randwick. Read more »
Redkirk Warrior wins Group One Lightning
Melbourne
Saturday 17 February 2018, 4:55pm
Redkirk Warrior has produced a storming finish to beat the favourite Redzel in the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington Read more »
Rimraam lands plunge first-up in Vanity
Melbourne
Saturday 17 February 2018, 4:26pm
Despite failing to stay the VRC Oaks distance in the spring, Rimraam will target the Group One Australasian Oaks at Morphettville. Read more »
Ken's Dream sets course for G1 Newmarket
Melbourne
Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:48pm
Ken's Dream has pressed his claims for a crack at the Group One Newmarket Handicap after winning for the second time at Flemington in his past three starts. Read more »
Winx pleases in simulated Randwick race
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:44pm
Winx and her jockey Hugh Bowman have blown away any cobwebs caused by a delay to her return, combining in a simulated race at Randwick. Read more »
Brazen plan pays off for Gollan at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:42pm
Tony Gollan and jockey Jim Byrne have devised tactics that paid off handsomely with Brazen Moss winning at Doomben. Read more »
Almost Court, Emperor's Way share spoils
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:15pm
Almost Court and Emperor's Way could not be separated by a photo finish at Randwick. Read more »
Setoga shocks jockey in last-to-first win
Brisbane
Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:08pm
Setoga has caught his jockey Paul Hammersley by surprise with his powerful finish to win at Doomben after missing the start. Read more »
Kings Will Dream scores Flemington victory
Melbourne
Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:05pm
Kings Will Dream has followed up wins at Warrnambool and Ballarat at his first two Australian starts with victory at Flemington. Read more »
Santos a serious Golden Slipper contender
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 2:18pm
Gai Waterhouse is eyeing a seventh Golden Slipper with impressive Randwick winner Santos, a colt she says has always been her No.1 seed. Read more »
Only Wanna Sing defies wet-track concerns
Brisbane
Saturday 17 February 2018, 2:12pm
Only Wanna Sing has won at Doomben in a tight finish that fooled everyone except his trainer Robert Heathcote. Read more »
Prairie Fire books berth in Blue Diamond
Melbourne
Saturday 17 February 2018, 1:49pm
Prairie Fire is expected to take his place in the Blue Diamond Stakes on a seven-day back-up after winning a Listed race at Flemington. Read more »
Mate Story racks up second Highway victory
Sydney
Saturday 17 February 2018, 1:44pm
Mate Story has provided Goulburn trainer Jean Dubois with his second metropolitan win following another Highway Handicap success at Randwick. Read more »
Derby aspirant to run at Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
Saturday 17 February 2018, 12:28pm
Promising stayer Rancho Montoya has had another change of plans after Doomben was rated heavy and the Sunshine Coast was given extra races. Read more »
Randwick return for Hermosa Beach
Sydney
Friday 16 February 2018, 6:25pm
Canberra trainer Matt Dale is using the Triscay Stakes at Randwick as a lead-up to the National Sprint on Hermosa Beach's home track. Read more »
Patience pays with Alleviator
Brisbane
Friday 16 February 2018, 5:46pm
Trainer Toby Edmonds is set to reap the benefits of his patience with Alleviator at Doomben. Read more »
Expensive colt to make debut in Pierro
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 5:15pm
Peter Snowden says two-year-old Tchaikovsky, a $1.3 million yearling, has plenty of ability to match his price tag ahead of his debut in the Pierro Plate. Read more »
Educational outing for Melody Belle
Sydney
Friday 16 February 2018, 4:22pm
New Zealand Group One winner Melody Belle will be tested against class Godolphin filly Alizee when she races in the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Prairie chases Diamond start at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 4:10pm
Victory in the The Asian Executive Stakes at Flemington will cement a start for Prairie Fire in the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
McAlpine's devotion pays again
Brisbane
Friday 16 February 2018, 4:08pm
Owner-breeder Grania McAlpine's devotion to veteran sire Red Dazzler has reaped another winner with Aileach's upset victory at Ispwich. Read more »
Sully and Main Stage up for autumn return
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 3:44pm
After producing the goods during their spring campaigns, Sully and Main Stage make their autumn reappearances in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Chivadahlii to remain in Brisbane
Brisbane
Friday 16 February 2018, 3:24pm
Chivadahlii makes his return to Brisbane after being set for a career in the country. Read more »
Changes to riding suspension rules in Vic
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 3:10pm
Racing Victoria has announced changes to the rules regarding the deferment of riding suspensions. Read more »
Conditions favour Addictive Nature
Sydney
Friday 16 February 2018, 3:07pm
Addictive Nature is again well-supported as the talented colt strives for his third career win in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Roses starts Oaks campaign at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 2:27pm
Bring Me Roses will begin her campaign aimed at the ATC Australian Oaks in The Vanity at Flemington. Read more »
Stratosphere to miss autumn carnival
Sydney
Friday 16 February 2018, 2:19pm
Promising colt Stratosphere is no longer in contention for the Golden Slipper after being sent for a spell by trainers Peter and Paul Snowden. Read more »
Malvern Estate chases four in a row
Brisbane
Friday 16 February 2018, 2:05pm
Promising Malvern Esatte will be chasing four wins in a row and a winter carnival chance at Doomben. Read more »
Redzel out to add to winning sequence
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 1:26pm
Star sprinter Redzel is the odds-on favourite to make a winning return in the Group One Lightning Stakes and stretch his current winning sequence to seven. Read more »
Australian Cup unlikely for Tosen Stardom
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 12:41pm
A tough first-up run and a poor recovery has all but shelved plans to run Tosen Stardom in the Australian Cup at Flemington. Read more »
Redzel ready for Lightning Stakes return
Melbourne
Friday 16 February 2018, 10:00am
Trainer Peter Snowden respects the opposition but is delighted with odds-on favourite Redzel ahead of the sprinter's Lightning Stakes return. Read more »
Mandatory Qld trials to be again discussed
Brisbane
Friday 16 February 2018, 9:26am
Racing Queensland is expected to again discuss mandatory public trials for first starters with trainers. Read more »
Australian Bloodstock fined in rule breach
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 6:50pm
Syndicator Australian Bloodstock has been fined by Racing Victoria stewards for rules breaches. Read more »
Guineas-bound Aloisia to resume in Vanity
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 6:03pm
Thousand Guineas winner Aloisia will make her return in the Group Three Vanity at Flemington ahead of Group One autumn targets. Read more »
Santos on notice to secure Slipper spot
Sydney
Thursday 15 February 2018, 5:25pm
The Tulloch Lodge stable is looking to Santos to join stablemate Setsuna in the Golden Slipper when he resumes in the Pierro Plate at Randwick. Read more »
Group One Lightning Stakes at a glance
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 5:00pm
What you need to know about the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Price pair tackle tough C S Hayes Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:57pm
Trainer Mick Price will run Grunt and Cao Cao in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington and could have I Have Arrived in the field if scratchings fall his way. Read more »
Alizee set for grand entrance at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:50pm
Godolphin filly Alizee launches her autumn campaign as a highly fancied runner in the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
She's Choosie takes on city class
Brisbane
Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:29pm
Apprentice Leah Kilner will be able to take some of the credit if northern rivers filly She's Choosie can win in Brisbane on Saturday. Read more »
Hey Doc ready for first-up Lightning tilt
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:28pm
Hey Doc has been prepared specifically as a sprinter this campaign as he attempts to capture the Lightning Stakes first-up at Flemington. Read more »
Comin' Through can zero in on Doncaster
Sydney
Thursday 15 February 2018, 3:40pm
Comin' Through has an opportunity to prove he is capable of returning to elite company when the Chris Waller-trained gelding resumes in the Apollo Stakes. Read more »
Ben Currie in biggest Brisbane attack
Brisbane
Thursday 15 February 2018, 3:25pm
For the first time he can remember trainer Ben Currie will have more runners at Doomben than at his home track, Toowoomba. Read more »
Khulaasa chases stakes win at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 2:25pm
Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes two-year-old Khulaasa looms as the stable's best chance on Lightning Stakes day in a Listed race at Flemington. Read more »
Pedigree Points for the Pierro Plate at Randwick
Thursday 15 February 2018, 1:58pm
The race is named after the 2012 2yo Triple Crown winner - can these 2yo's race in Golden Slipper calculations? Read more »
Chautauqua builds towards TJ Smith Stakes
Sydney
Thursday 15 February 2018, 1:39pm
Champion sprinter Chautauqua has intensified his preparation for a fourth TJ Smith Stakes with an eye-catching barrier trial at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Rancho likely to start at Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
Thursday 15 February 2018, 1:17pm
Stuart Kendrick is likely to run Rancho Montoya at the Sunshine Coast rather than Doomben. Read more »
John Allen loses his appeal at RAD Board
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 10:03am
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has dismissed an appeal by John Allen who now misses the ride on Cliff's Edge at Flemington. Read more »
Stephen Wilson heads south for Tyzone
Brisbane
Thursday 15 February 2018, 9:36am
Leading north Queensland jockey Stephen Wilson will make a rare visit to Brisbane to ride Tyzone at Doomben. Read more »
New apprentices begin Racing Vic program
Melbourne
Thursday 15 February 2018, 7:50am
Five aspiring jockeys are the latest to be welcomed into Racing Victoria's four-year Apprentice Jockey Training program. Read more »
Holbien redeems himself in Sandown victory
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 7:34pm
Trainer Steve Richards and three-year-old Holbien didn't see eye-to-eye in the early days, but they are now starting to build a winning relationship. Read more »
Miss Danni keeps Kingston winners coming
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 5:39pm
Trainer Robert Kingston has not doubts Miss Danni will enjoy a longer journey after her strong-finishing win over 2100m at Sandown. Read more »
O'Shea wary of Slipper hype with Irish Bet
Sydney
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 4:41pm
Although Irish Bet has won a valuable juvenile race, trainer John O'Shea has downplayed the colt's chances of featuring in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper. Read more »
Promising start for Godolphin's Couvre Lit
Sydney
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 4:31pm
Couvre Lit has added to Godolphin's imposing two-year-old arsenal with an encouraging win on debut at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Rawiller on standby for Cliff's Edge mount
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 4:03pm
John Allen will need two meetings shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal if he is to ride Cliff's Edge in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Flemington return for improved Sanglier
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 3:42pm
After a stakes placing in the spring behind Long Leaf and Oohood, Godolphin colt Sanglier will chase a first stakes win when he resumes at Flemington. Read more »
Global Glamour primed for Apollo Stakes
Sydney
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 3:36pm
Adrian Bott believes Global Glamour will benefit from a step up in trip in the Apollo Stakes. Read more »
Redkirk Warrior chases more first-up glory
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 3:18pm
Redkirk Warrior will try to add to an impressive first-up record at Flemington when he resumes in the Group One Lightning Stakes. Read more »
Cummings plays waiting game with Hartnell
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 2:46pm
Hartnell's next target is yet to be locked in but the gelding has returned to Godolphin's training complex in NSW after winning the CF Orr Stakes in Melbourne. Read more »
Sheikha notches classy win at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 2:28pm
Promising filly Sheikha has claimed her second career win at Warwick Farm to suggest a return to black-type racing is feasible. Read more »
High winds put end to Stony Creek meeting
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 2:12pm
For the second time in less than 12 months, a Stony Creek race meeting has been abandoned due to high winds. Read more »
Perfect rating for Waugh's Supreme Effort
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 12:48pm
Wyong trainer Kim Waugh is happy that Doomben should have a near-ideal surface for Supreme Effort to showcase his talent. Read more »
Matt McGillivray to make riding comeback
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 11:10am
Matt McGillivray will return from suspension with a strong book of rides at Ipswich. Read more »
Redzel headlines field of 10 for Lightning
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 11:03am
A field of 10 has been declared for the weight-for-age Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Record breaking sale at new complex
Sydney
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 10:21am
The Inglis Classic sale has ended on a high with records broken at the new multi million dollar complex at Warwick Farm. Read more »
John Allen appeals Caulfield riding ban
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 6:22pm
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear a careless riding appeal by John Allen. Read more »
Frolic poised for long-awaited comeback
Sydney
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 6:20pm
Classy filly Frolic finally makes her return from injury for Randwick t rainer Edward O'Rourke in the Light Fingers Stakes on her home track. Read more »
Rock Magic on song for Lightning challenge
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 5:45pm
Perth sprinter Rock Magic is back in Melbourne for another tilt at a Group One sprint, the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Legend Of Condor to make Pierro return
Sydney
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 5:41pm
Legend Of Condor will take another step towards the Golden Slipper when he runs in the Pierro Plate at Randwick. Read more »
Flemington Vanity return for Anchor Bid
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 5:20pm
The Darren Weir-trained Anchor Bid will make her return in The Vanity over 1400m at Flemington. Read more »
Classic Uniform measures up for Apollo
Sydney
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 4:53pm
The Apollo Stakes is more than a tune-up for Classic Uniform, with the gelding's trial form encouraging trainer Gary Moore before his comeback at Randwick. Read more »
Vetran Tamworth trainer Merv Corliss dies
Sydney
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 3:35pm
Veteran Tamworth trainer Merv Corliss, known as the Country Cups king, has died aged 93. Read more »
Republic to launch Golden Slipper bid
Sydney
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 2:54pm
Randwick trainer John Thompson is keen to rate the race day abilities of Republic when the Snitzel colt starts his career at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Brett Conlon pair chasing a Sandown double
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 2:18pm
A double from Jacky Paper and Gala Moshea at Sandown would be the perfect tonic for trainer Brett Conlon and his wife Lyndal. Read more »
Kilmore meeting off to the Yarra Valley
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 2:12pm
Following a track inspection by Racing Victoria stewards, the Kilmore race meeting has been transferred to Yarra Valley. Read more »
Melbourne Cup prize money to increase
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 12:48pm
The Victoria Racing Club expects to increase prize money for the Melbourne Cup and has signed a new principal sponsor. Read more »
Car brand Lexus new Melbourne Cup sponsor
Sydney
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 7:29am
Luxury car brand Lexus will fill the void left by airline Emirates and sponsor the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Crowd favourite Miss Vista euthanised
Sydney
Monday 12 February 2018, 6:23pm
Sprinter Miss Vista, whose distinctive white markings made her a crowd favourite, has been euthanised because of ongoing feet problems. Read more »
Record nominations for The Championships
Melbourne
Monday 12 February 2018, 6:03pm
A record number of nominations have been taken for The Championships including 181 entries for the Doncaster Mile and 121 for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
Conners hopes for Super run in Lightning
Melbourne
Monday 12 February 2018, 4:52pm
Sydney trainer Marc Conners will test Super Too against some of the country's best sprinters in the Group One Lightning Stakes over 1000m at Flemington. Read more »
Deploy to bypass Apollo Stakes
Sydney
Monday 12 February 2018, 4:42pm
Deploy will not run in the Apollo Stakes with trainer Gerald Ryan keeping the Randwick 1200m-record holder to that distance in the Southern Cross Stakes. Read more »
Redzel headlines Lightning Stakes entries
Melbourne
Monday 12 February 2018, 3:01pm
Six Group One winners, headlined by Redzel, feature among the 13 nominations for the weight-for-age Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Robert Heathcote to sing for Slipper
Brisbane
Monday 12 February 2018, 2:36pm
The Robert Heathcote-trained youngster Only Wanna Sing has won a trial ahead of a proposed Golden Slipper campaign. Read more »
Riders confirmed for Blue Diamond fancies
Melbourne
Monday 12 February 2018, 2:26pm
Riders have been locked in for some of the leading Blue Diamond Stakes contenders including favourite Kinky Boom who will have Craig Williams aboard. Read more »
Heat forces Ipswich race meeting change
Brisbane
Monday 12 February 2018, 12:39pm
Oppressive conditions in Queensland have forced racing officials to re-program a meeting at Ipswich. Read more »
Outrageous gets the job done at Newcastle
Sydney
Sunday 11 February 2018, 6:20pm
Victorian jockey Dwayne Dunn has had a successful trip to Newcastle to ride Group One-bound colt Outrageous. Read more »
O'Hara thrilled with Single Gaze return
Melbourne
Sunday 11 February 2018, 5:46pm
Kathy O'Hara has taken confidence from Single Gaze's return in the C F Orr Stakes over 1400m, with a view to the rest of her campaign. Read more »
McEvoy has Vinland on song for C S Hayes
Melbourne
Sunday 11 February 2018, 5:12pm
Vinland will be out to replicate his stablemate Hey Doc when he chases victory in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington. Read more »