News
Mike Tindall makes profit on filly
Gold Coast
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 6:03pm
A filly bought by Mike Tindall as a weanling has more than doubled her price at the Magic Millions Yearling sale. Read more »
Metro ride falls flat for Robbie Dolan
Sydney
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 5:29pm
A punctured tyre en route to Canterbury and a traffic jam have combined to deny Irish apprentice Robbie Dolan his first metropolitan ride. Read more »
Cool return to form for Vinnie
Sydney
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 5:26pm
Kool Vinnie has benefited from a more relaxed ride under Jason Collett to bounce back to form second-up at Canterbury and trigger a treble for Kris Lees. Read more »
McNeil gets chance on Dollar For Dollar
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 5:16pm
With Jamie Kah riding at the Magic Millions meeting, Jye McNeil will get the chance to ride the in-form Dollar For Dollar in the Chester Manifold Stakes. Read more »
Pierata to defy history to get bonus
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 4:20pm
Top three-year-old Pierata will have to overcome some hoodoos if he is to earn $1.7 million for winning the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Dunn snaps city drought at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 4:00pm
Multiple Group One-winning jockey Dwayne Dunn has broken a run of outs in the Melbourne metropolitan area with his victory aboard Gretzky at Sandown. Read more »
Cumani in waiting game with Millions hope
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 3:51pm
Trainer Matt Cumani is hopeful Anthemoessa will be able to get a flight to Queensland in order to take her place in the rich Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Pedigree Points for the 2018 Magic Millions Classic…
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 3:36pm
The 2018 contenders include SEVEN 2yo’s by first season sires including emergencies: Spirit of Boom (4); Epaulette (1), Zoustar (1), Sizzling (1), while second season sires Smart Missile and Sepoy feature with 3 and 1 juveniles accepted in the race respectively... Read more »
One final goal the aim for Coys
Sydney
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 3:16pm
A gelding named after a football chant in England has the chance to score in the final race his preparation at Randwick. Read more »
Quackerjack to boost Newnham's career
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 2:29pm
Quackerjack can give trainer Mark Newnham a stakes horse to boost his career and is now set to win the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Big boost for Queensland prize money
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 11:12am
The Queensland government has announced a $12 million injection of prize money into the three racing codes. Read more »
Embellish to stand at Cambridge Stud
Sydney
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 9:15am
Group One-winning colt Embellish is to stand at Cambridge Stud when is racetrack career ends. Read more »
Positive signs for injured apprentice
Sydney
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 7:07am
Apprentice Nyssa Burrells is making progress after suffering a brain injury in a fall at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Eight charged over race day treatments
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 January 2018, 3:31am
Eight people including high profile Melbourne trainer Robert Smerdon have been charged with breaches of race day treatment rules. Read more »
Former WA horse after first Melbourne win
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 5:48pm
Trainer Aaron Purcell is expecting a good showing from former Perth horse Lite'n In My Veins in the Chester Manifold Stakes. Read more »
Whypeeo not certain starter in MM Guineas
Sydney
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 5:02pm
Trainer Toby Edmonds will accept with Whypeeo in the Magic Millions Snippets before deciding whether he starts in the $2 million Guineas. Read more »
The Bandit aims up for John Thompson
Sydney
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 4:41pm
Trainer John Thompson will gain an insight in The Bandit's hopes of emulating Group One-winner Sir John Hawkwood when the Japanese stayer resumes at Randwick. Read more »
Robert Smerdon facing serious charges
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 3:49pm
Multiple Group One-winning trainer Robert Smerdon is one of eight people facing serious charges over race day treatments. Read more »
First city ride for Irish apprentice Dolan
Sydney
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 3:19pm
Pat Webster has shown faith in apprentice Robbie Dolan by giving the Irishman his first metropolitan ride when Sovereign Eminence makes her Sydney debut. Read more »
Robert Smerdon one of eight people charged
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 2:44pm
Prominent Melbourne trainer Robert Smerdon is one of eight people charged with breaches of race day treatment rules. Read more »
Hunter confident about Belwazi's chances
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 2:15pm
Lightly raced Belwazi is building up a good record and trainer Jerome Hunter believes the mare is well-placed to add to it at Sandown over 1000m. Read more »
Kawi trials well before Group One sprint
Sydney
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 12:50pm
New Zealand Group One star Kawi has trialled well ahead of his assignment in the Telegraph at Trentham. Read more »
Pierata firming Millions Guineas favourite
Sydney
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 10:43am
Magic Millions Guineas favourite Pierata has firmed to $2.40 after coming up with gate one in the $2 million race at the Gold Coast, Read more »
Tony Gollan upbeat on Ef Troop barrier
Gold Coast
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 10:29am
Trainer Tony Gollan is far from downhearted with Ef Troop's barrier 18 in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Off The Pace: Introducing Thoroughbred 21
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 9:48am
T21 is the organisation powered by the horse racing industry, for the horse racing industry, working to ensure thoroughbred racing remains relevant in the 21st century. Read more »
Hong Kong apprentice Kei Chiong retires
Sydney
Tuesday 9 January 2018, 6:30am
High profile Hong Kong apprentice Kei Chiong has retired, citing hand, back and knee injuries. Read more »
Nyssa Burrells remains in hospital
Sydney
Monday 8 January 2018, 6:31pm
There are positive signs for injured apprentice Nyssa Burrells but medical staff remain cautious. Read more »
Waller to join NZ Racing Hall of Fame
Sydney
Monday 8 January 2018, 6:07pm
Chris Waller is to be inducted to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. Read more »
Flemington return for Dollar For Dollar
Melbourne
Monday 8 January 2018, 5:26pm
Dollar For Dollar will be out to extend his winning streak to five when he resumes from a let-up in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Oliver booked for autumn hope Levendi
Melbourne
Monday 8 January 2018, 5:14pm
Damien Oliver has been booked to ride Carbine Club Stakes winner Levendi for his upcoming campaign which is scheduled to include the Australian Guineas. Read more »
Gamblestown to back up at Randwick
Sydney
Monday 8 January 2018, 5:03pm
Gamblestown will step up to 1800 metres with trainer Joe Pride to test him over the distance and the quick back-up. Read more »
Viddora on target for Magic Millions day
Melbourne
Monday 8 January 2018, 4:08pm
Adelaide trainer Lloyd Kennewell says last-start Group One winner Viddora is spot-on for her next assignment at the Gold Coast. Read more »
EF Troop, Sunlight head Millions market
Sydney
Monday 8 January 2018, 3:23pm
Ef Troop and Sunlight share favouritism for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic ahead of the barrier draw. Read more »
Chief Qld harness racing stipe reinstated
Brisbane
Monday 8 January 2018, 3:21pm
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has ordered the retrospective reinstatement of former harness racing chief steward David Farquharson. Read more »
Deep Impact's Tosen Stardom to Stand at Woodside Park in 2018
Monday 8 January 2018, 3:11pm
Woodside Park Stud is thrilled to announce that they will be standing dual Australian Group 1 winner, Tosen Stardom (JPN) at stud in the spring of 2018. Read more »
Tosen Stardom to stand at Woodside Park
Melbourne
Monday 8 January 2018, 2:41pm
Dual Group One winner Tosen Stardom will stand at Woodside Park Stud after he completes his final season on the track. Read more »
Tony McEvoy's plan is working
Brisbane
Monday 8 January 2018, 1:05pm
Tony McEvoy's carefully thought-out plan for filly Sunlight is working and she is a major player for Saturday's Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Japanese Stakes-Winner for Mosheen
Monday 8 January 2018, 9:24am
Former superstar Australian race filly Mosheen featured in Japan on the weekend as the dam of her first stakes-winner when her three year-old Deep Impact daughter Primo Scene took out the Group III Fairy Stakes at Nakayama. Read more »
Tony Pike calls for action on NZ tracks
Sydney
Monday 8 January 2018, 7:45am
NZ Trainers' Association president Tony Pike has called for action on unsafe tracks which has resulted in the loss of six meetings. Read more »
Winning double at Caulfield for Thornton
Melbourne
Sunday 7 January 2018, 6:58pm
Apprentice Stephanie Thornton has notched a winning double at Caulfield with victories aboard O'Lonera and Nasdex. Read more »
Craig Williams suspended for whip breach
Melbourne
Sunday 7 January 2018, 6:43pm
Craig Williams is one of two riders suspended for whip breaches at Caulfield but says he will appeal the six-meeting penalty. Read more »
Dunn trains six winners at Murwillumbah
Sydney
Sunday 7 January 2018, 6:22pm
Local trainer Matt Dunn has celebrated six winners on the nine-race card at Murwillumbah. Read more »
Keen makes it two wins from two starts
Melbourne
Sunday 7 January 2018, 5:53pm
Three-year-old colt Keen has brought up a winning double at Caulfield for co-trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young after an earlier win by Shenandoah. Read more »
Rose gives Lindsay memorable Caulfield win
Melbourne
Sunday 7 January 2018, 4:35pm
Magnesium Rose is the only horse Matthew Lindsay trains and the filly has given the young Caulfield horseman the thrill of a city win on his home track. Read more »
Love to rocket into Maiden calculations
Brisbane
Sunday 7 January 2018, 4:35pm
Sydney filly Dinnigan is likely to make the Magic Millions Guineas field giving Brisbane-trained Love and Rock It a chance to win Australia's richest maiden. Read more »
Sore knee for Mertens after Caulfield fall
Melbourne
Sunday 7 January 2018, 4:25pm
Jockey Beau Mertens is nursing a sore knee after a race fall at Caulfield which stewards have ruled to be an accident. Read more »
Kopi Luwak resumes as reformed character
Sydney
Sunday 7 January 2018, 3:42pm
Kopi Luwak will make a long-awaited return from a serious tendon injury for just the second start of his career at Moruya. Read more »
Omen for Schweida and McGillivray
Brisbane
Sunday 7 January 2018, 3:36pm
Kelly Schweida and Matt McGillivray are hoping Mighty Like's win at the Gold Coast is a good omen for the Magic Millions carnival. Read more »
Scream Park set for Karaka Million Classic
Sydney
Sunday 7 January 2018, 3:27pm
Chris Waller will see his first runner race in New Zealand since he relocated to Sydney when Scream Park targets the new Karaka Million 3YO Classic. Read more »
Boom time for Magic Millions Sale
Brisbane
Sunday 7 January 2018, 2:31pm
While 24 first-season sires will be represented at the Magic Millions Sales, Queensland interest centres on the results of Spirit Of Boom. Read more »
Spain guides Shenandoah to Caulfield win
Melbourne
Sunday 7 January 2018, 1:43pm
Shenandoah, ridden by apprentice Zac Spain, has held her rivals at bay to win an 1800m race for fillies and mares at Caulfield. Read more »
Malvern Estate ruled out of Cup
Brisbane
Sunday 7 January 2018, 12:04pm
An unusual set of circumstances has ruled promising Malvern Estate out of the Country Cup at the Gold Coast and he will now tackle a race at Caloundra. Read more »
Young and the old in Welsh Grand National
London
Sunday 7 January 2018, 8:20am
Raz De Maree has proved age is just a number with the 13-year-old successful in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow, ridden by the youngest jockey in the race. Read more »
First win for Chad Lever since bad fall
Sydney
Saturday 6 January 2018, 5:59pm
Jockey Chad Lever has ridden his first winner since returning from a serious fall at Scone in August that left him nursing multiple injuries. Read more »
Decision time looms for Aqua D'ivina
Sydney
Saturday 6 January 2018, 5:55pm
Aqua D'ivina has qualified for the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas at the last opportunity at Randwick, though the filly is no certainty to run on the Gold Coast. Read more »
Jason Collett racks up quartet at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 6 January 2018, 5:48pm
Jason Collett has ridden four winners in Australia for the first time to dominate on Hugh Bowman's return to Randwick. Read more »
Hulberts in line for big pay day
Gold Coast
Saturday 6 January 2018, 5:26pm
Endless Day's win at the Gold Coast on Saturday has put the Peter and Will Hulbert training partnership in line for their biggest pay day next week. Read more »
No shocks for Magic Millions fields
Gold Coast
Saturday 6 January 2018, 4:21pm
There should be no shocks when the fields for the Magic Millions Classic and Magic Millions Guineas are declared on Monday. Read more »
Declan McDonogh savours Randwick win
Sydney
Saturday 6 January 2018, 4:17pm
Declan McDonogh has ridden his first winner at Randwick on Positive Problems after denying Hugh Bowman, who convinced the Irishman to ride in Australia. Read more »
Lloyd changes tactics on Mishani Bullitt
Gold Coast
Saturday 6 January 2018, 3:13pm
Jeff Lloyd has abandoned pre-race plans mid race to sweep to the lead and win on Mishani Bullitt at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Hugh Bowman makes winning Randwick return
Sydney
Saturday 6 January 2018, 3:02pm
The world's best jockey Hugh Bowman has made a victorious return to Australian racing at Randwick in combination with Sydney's premier trainer Chris Waller. Read more »
Sunlight sizzles for Millions start
Gold Coast
Saturday 6 January 2018, 2:44pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy has declared Sunlight is ready to win the Magic Millions Classic afters he demolished a two year old field at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Futooh opens account at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 6 January 2018, 2:23pm
Futooh took full advantage of a meeting switch from Warwick Farm when she broke her maiden at the second attempt with a smart win at Randwick. Read more »
Weir fined $500 over tardy Night's Watch
Gold Coast
Saturday 6 January 2018, 2:01pm
Australia's leading trainer Darren Weir has been fined $500 for failing to present Night's Watch in time at race at Doomben last week. Read more »
Licitra win a Gold Coast boilover
Gold Coast
Saturday 6 January 2018, 1:53pm
Trainer Mel Eggleston's decision to switch training track tactics with Licitra has seen the mare score a boilover win at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Jockey Jim Orman hurts back in fall
Brisbane
Saturday 6 January 2018, 10:44am
Jockey Jim Orman could be out of the saddle for up to two months after injuring his back in a fall at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Ellerton and Zahra with Caulfield chances
Melbourne
Saturday 6 January 2018, 10:15am
Co-trainer Simon Zahra believes the stable has several chances at Caulfield, with runners in four of the nine races. Read more »
Trainer to appeal protest result
London
Saturday 6 January 2018, 7:54am
An English trainer will appeal a stewards' decision to demote one of his horses on protest after a dead-heat. Read more »
O'Lordy asked to atone for Highway flop
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 6:36pm
Trainer Danny Williams hopes a freshen-up will help O'Lordy make amends for a dismal run in her last Highway Handicap when she returns at Randwick. Read more »
Scream Park has final audition for NZ
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 5:56pm
A third successive win can rubber stamp Scream Park's return to New Zealand for the new Karaka Million 3YO Classic at Ellerslie. Read more »
Nyssa Burrells being brought out of coma
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 5:37pm
Apprentice Nyssa Burrells will have her sedation reduced after being put in an induced coma following a fall. Read more »
So Splendid a lightweight chance: Waller
Melbourne
Friday 5 January 2018, 5:25pm
So Splendid had to settle for a close third at Caulfield last start but gets another opportunity when she lines up in an 1800m-race for fillies and mares. Read more »
Siegfried headed to fourth Millions day
Brisbane
Friday 5 January 2018, 4:39pm
Tough gelding Siegfried is headed to his fourth Magic Millions day after his next start at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Great Choice back from stud for last prep
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 4:29pm
The lightly raced and injury-prone Brett Thompson-trained Great Choice will begin his final campaign at Randwick before he is retired to stud. Read more »
The Pinkerton set to stay
Brisbane
Friday 5 January 2018, 2:45pm
The Pinkerton takes his first step towards much bigger prizes when he contests the Three-Year-Old Handicap over 1800m at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Newnham uses effective plan with Lanciato
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 2:43pm
Lanciato has an opportunity to preserve his perfect second-up record when the Mark Newnham-trained gelding tries to end Noire's winning streak at Randwick. Read more »
Sunlight to shine again at Gold Coast
Melbourne
Friday 5 January 2018, 12:30pm
Jockey Luke Currie believes talented filly Sunlight can continue her charge towards the Magic Millions Classic in her final lead-up at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Flamboyer looking good for return
Brisbane
Friday 5 January 2018, 12:15pm
Veteran Flamboyer has surprised even his trainer Kelly Doughty with how well he looks as he prepares to return at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Mornington races off because of heat
Melbourne
Friday 5 January 2018, 12:13pm
Officials have abandoned the Mornington race meeting because of the a revised forecast for extreme heat. Read more »
Thornton to help overcome barrier
Brisbane
Friday 5 January 2018, 11:52am
Trainer Matt Dunn is hoping Boris Thornton's three-kilo claim can help Quatronic overcome yet another bad barrier at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Two Caulfield runners for Phillip Stokes
Melbourne
Friday 5 January 2018, 11:31am
Trainer Phillip Stokes believes Eclair Calling will be competitive in his Melbourne debut and says the trip away could be the making of him for the future. Read more »
Ef Troop has easy hit-out at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Friday 5 January 2018, 11:01am
Leading Magic Millions Classic contender Ef Troop has won a jump-out in easy fashion in his final lead-up to the $2 million race. Read more »
Italian jockey Daniele Porcu dies aged 34
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 9:12am
Germany-based Italian jockey Daniele Porcue has died aged 34, a few weeks after revealing he had cancer. Read more »
Gingernuts on the mend in rehab
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 7:54am
New Zealand star Gingernuts is on the mend after some post-surgery problems following an operation on a fractured pastern. Read more »
Godolphin to target Magic Millions sale
Sydney
Friday 5 January 2018, 6:47am
Godolphin will have a buying presence at the Magic Millions yearling sale on the Gold Coast. Read more »
Track experience to help Paquirri
Brisbane
Thursday 4 January 2018, 5:48pm
Paquirri is expected to benefit from experience on the Gold Coast track when he makes a last-ditch attempt to get a Magic Millions Classic run. Read more »
Cellarman to appreciate cool change
Sydney
Thursday 4 January 2018, 5:45pm
Chris Waller says Racing NSW has made the right move relocating the meeting from Warwick Farm to Randwick in response to forecast high temperatures. Read more »
Addison out to back up Caulfield success
Melbourne
Thursday 4 January 2018, 5:32pm
Lightly raced Lindsay Park mare Addison will be attempting to replicate her recent Caulfield success, this time with a slight rise in distance to 1800m. Read more »
Frustrated Pride takes gamble he can't win
Sydney
Thursday 4 January 2018, 4:56pm
Joe Pride believes it is a forlorn task running Gamblestown at Randwick and says veteran Destiny's Kiss has been unfairly classified by handicappers. Read more »
Viceroy to step up at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 4 January 2018, 3:45pm
Viceroy is after his fourth win in seven starts for Canberra trainer Luke Pepper when the former Melbourne sprinter has his first start at Randwick. Read more »
Caulfield next for Lad after Valley mishap
Melbourne
Thursday 4 January 2018, 2:57pm
Despite Fontein Lad having an unscheduled four-week break between runs, trainer Greg Eurell is still expecting a good showing from the gelding at Caulfield. Read more »
Weather to clear for Cantbuybetter
Brisbane
Thursday 4 January 2018, 2:49pm
A forecast for fine weather means stakes winner Cantbuybetter will start under a big weight at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Miracles Of Life sibling wins on debut
Melbourne
Thursday 4 January 2018, 2:48pm
The $1.2 million half-sister to Miracles Of Life will try emulate her sibling in the Blue Diamond Stakes following a debut win at Geelong. Read more »
Options under scrutiny for Aqua D'ivina
Sydney
Thursday 4 January 2018, 2:43pm
Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith is weighing up options for Aqua D'ivina with the Magic Millions Guineas still a possibility. Read more »
Aeecee Tong De on target for Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 4 January 2018, 1:49pm
Aeecee Tong De was gallant in defeat in her first Melbourne start and gets the chance to go one better in an 1100m race for fillies at Caulfield. Read more »
Dubai carnival chance for Aussie gallopers
Melbourne
Thursday 4 January 2018, 1:39pm
Six Australian horses have had their nominations accepted for the Dubai World Cup carnival. Read more »
Cruze to take on older horses
Brisbane
Thursday 4 January 2018, 12:49pm
Promising three-year-old Cruze will take on older horses at the Gold Cost rather than run against his own age group. Read more »
Kerrin McEvoy on track for recovery
Sydney
Thursday 4 January 2018, 12:48pm
Leading Sydney jockey Kerrin McEvoy hopes to be back riding track work soon as his broken hand continues to mend. Read more »
She Will Reign to resume in Sydney
Sydney
Thursday 4 January 2018, 10:16am
In a change of plans, Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign will kick off her next campaign in Sydney rather than Melbourne. Read more »
Ef Troop to miss trials for jump-out
Brisbane
Thursday 4 January 2018, 9:28am
Leading Magic Millions Classic contender Ef Troop will miss a planned Deagon barrier trial in favour of a jump-out at Eagle Farm. Read more »