News

Speed merchant Gojo Mimo set for city test

Thursday 14 August 2014, 12:08pm

Trainer Brad Herne expects to be given a genuine guide to the future of Gojo Mimo when the natural speedster returns to metropolitan racing at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Owner hits out at Queensland handicapping

Thursday 14 August 2014, 11:27am

The Queensland handicapping system has come under fire from a prominent owner as his horse prepares for his first test in open company.  Read more »

Fitness a key for Flemington stablemates

Thursday 14 August 2014, 11:09am

Trainer Simon Zahra says a weight advantage and a clear fitness edge give his two runners a chance to claim the Group Three Regal Roller Stakes.  Read more »

Gordon Lord Byron pencilled in for York

Thursday 14 August 2014, 9:23am

Gordon Lord Byron, a Group One winner in Australia, is scheduled to make his return to the track in the City Of York Stakes.  Read more »

New Group One sprint for Royal Ascot

Thursday 14 August 2014, 9:22am

There will be a new Group One sprint for three-year-olds at Royal Ascot as the European Pattern Committee moves to address a gap in the program.  Read more »

Owners association errs with 2YO honours

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 5:41pm

A mistake by the NSW Racehorse Owners Association has prompted it to declare two fillies as joint winners of a prestigious award.  Read more »

Damian Browne suspended for eight meetings

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 5:39pm

Leading jockey Damiane Brown has been suspended for causing interference in a race at Doomben.  Read more »

G3 Vain Stakes test for Reigning Meteor

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 5:33pm

Matthew Williams has a good opinion of Reigning Meteor and is keen to see how the colt measures in his first black-type test in the Vain Stakes.  Read more »

Improved performance from Kensington track

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 5:30pm

The Kensington circuit isn't racing at its optimum but officials and jockeys agree it is showing signs of improvement.  Read more »

Punters out in force for Doomben midweek

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 4:56pm

The biggest crowd since racing fans farewelled popular galloper Gunsynd has turned up at Doomben.  Read more »

First Sydney winner for China Horse Club

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 4:18pm

John Thompson has won his first Sydney race for the China Horse Club with First Seal, a filly he hopes can measure up to Group One company.  Read more »

Happier Let's Make Adeal starts Cup bid

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 3:31pm

Let's Make Adeal struggled in Sydney but trainer Nigel Blackiston says she is ready to start her Melbourne Cup campaign with a solid first-up showing.  Read more »

Paine injured in New Caledonia race fall

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 3:12pm

Jockey Neil Paine has fractures in his hands and a broken vertebra in his back after a race fall in New Caledonia.  Read more »

Morgan looking forward to spring with Star

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 3:02pm

Peter Morgan is looking forward to the return of Star Rolling in the PB Lawrence Stakes and is hoping the gelding can make his mark this spring.  Read more »

Royal Snitzel has the class: Smith

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 2:51pm

Smart filly Royal Snitzel will be out to justify jockey Dale Smith's high opinion of her in the Group Three Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

San Domenico losing its lustre: Ryan

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 2:46pm

Gerald Ryan will saddle up two runners in the San Domenico Stakes but wonders whether the race holds the importance it once did.  Read more »

Teronado return focus of Hill's attention

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 2:42pm

Bruce Hill, who has trained a winner at Doomben, will welcome back smart galloper Teronado for a spring campaign.  Read more »

Saluter could be a cut above: Heathcote

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 12:52pm

Robert Heathcote is happy with Saluter's run of form but the trainer says the horse might go to another level after an appointment with the vet's scalpel  Read more »

Australia's Best Value, Proven Sire

Wednesday 13 August 2014, 11:30am

Dane Shadow has kicked off the 2014/15 racing season in good fashion, following on from a 2013/14 season that saw him finish as one of the Leading Sires of 2YOs in Australia.  Read more »

Bush trainer fined over lack of vet care

Tuesday 12 August 2014, 5:35pm

The Racing Appeals Board has fined trainer Paul Preusker for failing to proivde veterinary care for one of his horses.  Read more »