News
Mertens brings up a century for the season
Melbourne
Saturday 8 July 2017, 2:17pm
Beau Mertens has ridden his 100th winner for the season in Victoria, bringing up the milestone on Schism in the Leilani Series Final at Flemington. Read more »
Tony Gollan reaches 100 winners
Brisbane
Saturday 8 July 2017, 2:01pm
Trainer Tony Gollan has reached 100 winners for the season courtesy of an early double at Doomben with Khalama and She's Our Star. Read more »
Stewards order scratching of Show A Star
Melbourne
Saturday 8 July 2017, 1:26pm
Stewards have ordered the withdrawal of the Simon Morrish-trained Show A Star from a race at Flemington. Read more »
Fradd says don't sack Rancho Montoya
Brisbane
Saturday 8 July 2017, 1:18pm
Jockey Robbie Fradd says Rancho Montoya is still a horse to follow despite him being beaten by another promising two-year-old Ilovevegas at Doomben. Read more »
Spanish Reef wins Rivette Series Final
Melbourne
Saturday 8 July 2017, 12:59pm
The Ken Keys-trained Spanish Reef has made it back-to-back city wins, taking out the Rivette Series Final at Flemington. Read more »
Cummings, Godolphin team up in dream start
Sydney
Saturday 8 July 2017, 12:57pm
Two-year-old Manicure has given James Cummings a perfect start to his role as Godolphin's head Australian trainer. Read more »
The Star backs Hayes in Everest
Sydney
Saturday 8 July 2017, 10:01am
The Star has backed David Hayes and Lindsay Park in The Everest but the stable's runner in the $10 million race has yet to be decided. Read more »
Tegan Harrison nears 500 winners
Brisbane
Friday 7 July 2017, 5:03pm
Tegan Harrison hopes her run of long-priced winners can continue at Doomben as she nears 500 career victories. Read more »
Wynne salutes in tribute to late jockey
Sydney
Friday 7 July 2017, 4:24pm
Mornington Racecourse will host the funeral of Roger Booth after the country hoop had a heart attack while racing in Darwin. Read more »
New Flemington stand topped by garden
Sydney
Friday 7 July 2017, 3:42pm
Flowers will soon be blooming five storeys above Flemington racecourse with the VRC revealing a rooftop garden as a key feature of the $128m grandstand. Read more »
Cummings eagerly awaits debut in blue
Sydney
Friday 7 July 2017, 3:26pm
In-form jockey Corey Brown will be hoping he can get James Cummings off to a perfect start as the 29-year-old trainer makes his debut for Godolphin. Read more »
Gear change for sprinter Rough Justice
Melbourne
Friday 7 July 2017, 2:41pm
Consistent sprinter Rough Justice will have a tongue-tie for the first time in the Listed All Victorian Sprint Series Final. Read more »
Melanie O'Gorman has sunny disposition
Sydney
Friday 7 July 2017, 2:22pm
Tamworth trainer Melanie O'Gorman is looking to the consistent Suncraze to break his frustrating run of second placings. Read more »
Flying Light on road to Townsville
Brisbane
Friday 7 July 2017, 1:20pm
Former Victorian galloper Flying Light will take another step towards the Townsville Cup when he runs at Doomben. Read more »
Maher with strong hand at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 7 July 2017, 12:50pm
Trainer Ciaron Maher believes in-form Ruby Sea and Schism can make their presence felt again in their respective races on Flemington Finals Day. Read more »
Tony Gollan in Doomben onslaught
Brisbane
Friday 7 July 2017, 12:32pm
Premier trainer Tony Gollan begins a late season onslaught at Doomben with 13 runners including three chances in the open handicap. Read more »
25th 2YO Winner for I Am Invincible
Friday 7 July 2017, 12:30pm
Yarraman Park's flagship sire I am Invincible has had a benchmark season and a big part of his success has come from his two year-olds, who include stylish debut winner Fleeting Feeling, who saluted at Cranbourne on Thursday. Read more »
Record number of Blue Diamond entries for 2018 edition
Friday 7 July 2017, 12:25pm
Black Caviar's second foal is among the record 1470 nominations received for the 2018 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Amovatio chases second Winter Final win
Melbourne
Friday 7 July 2017, 11:51am
Six-year-old Amovatio will chase his second Winter Championship Series Final win when he lines up with top weight in the Listed 1600m race at Flemington. Read more »
Big increase in broodmare owner bonuses for breeding winners of BOBS races in NSW
Friday 7 July 2017, 9:45am
August 1, 2017 is not only the birthday of horses and the beginning of a new racing season but also the starting date for much greater returns to broodmare owners who produce winners of the many BOBS races run in NSW each season. Read more »
Waller’s Gold Coast Stable Nears Full Capacity
Friday 7 July 2017, 9:33am
The new Gold Coast satellite stable of leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller is nearing capacity, with 23 horses expected to be prepared from the new Queensland base by the end of July Read more »
Gingernuts gearing up for Caulfield Cup
Sydney
Friday 7 July 2017, 7:52am
Rosehill Guineas winner Gingernuts could stay home in New Zealand in the lead-up to the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
Trainer Mark Thomas fined $5000
Melbourne
Thursday 6 July 2017, 5:59pm
Trainer Mark Thomas has pleaded guilty to an improper conduct charge and been fined $5000. Read more »
Changes to the Sydney spring carnival
Sydney
Thursday 6 July 2017, 5:23pm
There have major prize money increases and several date changes to the Sydney spring carnival. Read more »
Bowman relies on Waller to bridge gap
Sydney
Thursday 6 July 2017, 5:19pm
Hugh Bowman will rely on the support of Chris Waller-trained runners to erode Brenton Avdulla's lead in the Sydney jockey's premiership. Read more »
Major boost for Sydney spring carnival
Sydney
Thursday 6 July 2017, 4:31pm
The revamped Sydney spring carnival has received a prize money boost along with changes to dates heading to the $10 million Everest race day. Read more »
The Everest's first jockey confirmed
Sydney
Thursday 6 July 2017, 4:28pm
Blake Shinn has been named as the first jockey taking part in the $10 million Everest before half the field has confirmed their runners. Read more »
Blake Shinn first to saddle up for Everest
Sydney
Thursday 6 July 2017, 4:02pm
Newhaven Park's John Kelly has confirmed Blake Shinn will be aboard English in the inaugural running of the $10 million The Everest. Read more »
Dunn with good chances on Finals Day
Melbourne
Thursday 6 July 2017, 4:01pm
Unbeaten colt Royal Symphony and in-form sprinter Ability headline Dwayne Dunn's book of rides on Flemington Finals Day. Read more »
Esgrimidor an anxious starter for Howlett
Sydney
Thursday 6 July 2017, 3:07pm
Todd Howlett cannot jump to conclusions about Esgrimidor's chances at Warwick Farm after the gelding's tardy behaviour in the barriers recently. Read more »
Mertens out to build on premiership lead
Melbourne
Thursday 6 July 2017, 2:53pm
A full book of rides at Flemington gives apprentice Beau Mertens another chance to extend his lead in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Matt McGillivray on city mission
Brisbane
Thursday 6 July 2017, 2:05pm
Apprentice Matt McGillivray hopes to transform his recent winning streak on the midweek and provincial circuit to more city wins. Read more »
Salesman hits the road for Highway debut
Sydney
Thursday 6 July 2017, 1:54pm
Southern Highlands trainer Sarah Murray-Leslie will break new ground when Salesman makes his Highway Handicap debut at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Chris Anderson on the money at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 6 July 2017, 1:40pm
The former James Cummings-trained Colour of Money will be the first Bong Bong Cup winner to race in Brisbane when he appears at Doomben for Chris Anderson. Read more »
Rancho Montoya to do dam proud
Brisbane
Thursday 6 July 2017, 11:49am
Two-year-old Rancho Montoya is the last of broodmare Isolda's offspring and he could prove to be one of her best. Read more »
Yendall to miss rest of season with injury
Melbourne
Thursday 6 July 2017, 11:36am
Leading Victorian jockey Dean Yendall is expected to be sidelined for at least four to six weeks with a fractured scapula after a fall at Mildura. Read more »
RadioTAB to launch appeal for NJT
Brisbane
Thursday 6 July 2017, 7:41am
Brisbane radio station RadioTAB will hold an appeal to help the National Jockeys Trust. Read more »
Bowman bridges gap as Avdulla suspended
Sydney
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 6:02pm
Sydney jockeys' premiership leader Brenton Avdulla will miss two meetings through suspension with Hugh Bowman closing the gap with a treble at Canterbury. Read more »
Thompson shines with Sandown treble
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 5:18pm
Apprentice Ben Thompson has played a starring role at Sandown with three wins on a day when premiership leader Beau Mertens went winless. Read more »
Evil Cry to back up in Taj Rossi Final
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 4:32pm
The Robbie Laing-trained Evil Cry will back up in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final over 1600m at Flemington, a week after finishing second over a sprint trip. Read more »
Kelly gets double with youngsters
Gold Coast
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 4:07pm
Trainer Les Kelly's confidence in two-year-olds Snapchat Girl and Calligrapher against older horses has been rewarded with a Gold Coast double. Read more »
Calculated surges to maiden win
Sydney
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 2:59pm
Calculated, a son of dual Cox Plate winner So You Think, has responded under pressure to win his first race at Canterbury. Read more »
Smart Coupe makes it two from two
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 2:39pm
Two-year-old filly Smart Coupe has backed up a convincing debut win at Wangaratta with a city win at her second start at Sandown. Read more »
So You Think winner destined for bigger things – Bowman
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 2:35pm
Although only a narrow winner in the TAB Maiden Handicap (1200m) at Canterbury on Wednesday, So You Think's Calculated is bound for much bigger things according to champion jockey, Hugh Bowman. Read more »
Your Way set for comeback on home track
Sydney
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 2:29pm
Bjorn Baker has Your Way back from an illness-enforced spell and is eyeing black-type races in the spring after she makes her comeback at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Darryl Ward to have first Brisbane starter
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 1:44pm
Land Office will be the first Brisbane starter for experienced horseman Darryl Ward who has taken over his training from the retired Steele Ryan. Read more »
Prime Dispatch 5 July 17
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 11:45am
Husson Eagle, Invincible Al and Hussy’s Glow trained by Patrick Payne Likely to line up at Flemington for Finals Day this Saturday!!! Read more »
English to run for the TAB in Everest
Sydney
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 8:39am
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained English has been selected by the wagering company TAB as its representative in the $10 million Everest. Read more »
Races added to Karaka Million program
Sydney
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 8:01am
Four Group races and a $1 million race for three-year-olds will enhance the next running of the Karaka Million meeting. Read more »
NZ's Johnson third in riders' championship
Stockholm
Wednesday 5 July 2017, 6:53am
New Zealand jockey Danielle Johnson has finished third in the inaugural Lady Jockeys' Thoroughbred World Championships in Sweden. Read more »
Beautiful opportunity for La Chica Bella
Sydney
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 6:07pm
Promising filly La Chica Bella makes her Saturday grade debut for trainer Joe Pride on her new home track at Warwick Farm. Read more »
First winner back for jockey Leanne Henry
Sydney
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 5:29pm
Leanne Henry has ridden a winner a Muswellbrook, her first since being injured in a three-horse fall at Warialda. Read more »
de Sousa to ride Eminent in Eclipse
London
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 5:12pm
Silvestre de Sousa will partner Eminent for the first time in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. Read more »
Moroney with three chances in Winter Final
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 4:48pm
Trainer Mike Moroney has three horses ready to contest the Winter Championship Series Final on their home track at Flemington. Read more »
William Pike to ride in Singapore Derby
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 3:25pm
Top Perth jockey William Pike will head to Singapore to ride the Laurie Laxon-trained Lim's Samurai in the Group One Singapore Derby. Read more »
High expectations for debutant Auchentoman
Sydney
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 2:15pm
Trainer Gary Moore is ready to send out debutant Auchentoman who will aim to transfer his impressive trial form to racing at Canterbury. Read more »
Treble to Blake Shinn at Arlington
Sydney
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 1:55pm
Blake Shinn has ridden a treble on the seven-race card at Arlington Park to take his tally to six during his stint in the United States. Read more »
Walker returns to trackwork after injury
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 1:24pm
Jockey Michael Walker has made his return to trackwork after a lengthy injury absence, riding five horses in gallops at Caulfield. Read more »
Mertens can build on premiership lead
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 12:53pm
Beau Mertens will get the chance to build on his Melbourne premiership lead in the absence of rival Craig Williams at Sandown. Read more »
Donna Philpot to be farewelled at Bendigo
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 12:04pm
Popular Bendigo racing identity Donna Philpot will be farewelled at the local track after losing her life in a riding incident. Read more »
Limato to take on Caravaggio in July Cup
London
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 7:24am
Harry Bentley has been recalled to ride Limato when he takes on Caravaggio in the July Cup at Newmarket. Read more »
Hayley Turner fit for jockeys' challenge
London
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 6:34am
Hayley Turner has ridden a winner at Windsor as she prepares for the Lady Jockeys' Thoroughbred World Championships in Sweden. Read more »
Dean Yendall out for at least two days
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 July 2017, 5:49am
Leading Victorian jockey Dean Yendall has been sidelined for at least two days after a fall at Mildura. Read more »
Yendall taken to hospital after fall
Melbourne
Monday 3 July 2017, 6:34pm
Jockey Dean Yendall has been taken to hospital for assessment after a fall at Mildura. Read more »
Amovatio entered for another Winter Final
Melbourne
Monday 3 July 2017, 6:08pm
Amovatio, winner of the 2015 Listed Winter Championship Series Final, is one of 23 nominations for this year's race and has top weight of 60kg. Read more »
Lord Of The Sky wins Cranbourne trial
Melbourne
Monday 3 July 2017, 5:38pm
The Robbie Laing-trained Lord Of The Sky has won a barrier trial at Cranbourne ahead of his return to racing. Read more »
Le Romain ready to trial and scale Everest
Sydney
Monday 3 July 2017, 5:31pm
Connections of Le Romain and Global Glamour believe both are worthy candidates for the $10 million Everest. Read more »
Whoomph to run in Taj Rossi Series Final
Melbourne
Monday 3 July 2017, 5:08pm
Whoomph will be given his chance at Listed level at Flemington against Royal Symphony who beat him last time they met. Read more »
Prime Dispatch 28 June 17
Monday 3 July 2017, 4:36pm
Reneged is set to run at Rosehill on Saturday Congratulations to Tye Angland on reaching 100 winners for the season! Read more »
Lipizzan to enhance her record at home
Sydney
Monday 3 July 2017, 4:08pm
Gary Portelli is looking to Lipizzan and Nicci's Gold to add to his two-year-old record in a season highlighted by She Will Reign's Golden Slipper. Read more »
Racing Lingo and Horse Speak Explained for the Beginner
Monday 3 July 2017, 3:51pm
TRACKSIDE lingo can be as foreign as those imported stayers that grace our racecourses this time of the year, so here’s your easy guide to help decipher all the jargon and crucial terms to get you through the spring carnival. Read more »
Bayliss closing in on return to the saddle
Melbourne
Monday 3 July 2017, 1:55pm
Young jockey Regan Bayliss has received a positive report about his recovery from a broken wrist and will return to trackwork in another week. Read more »
Rekindling wins in Ireland for Williams
Dublin
Monday 3 July 2017, 12:36pm
Lloyd Williams has celebrated a victory with Rekindling in the Curragh Cup with trainer Joseph O'Brien to look at the Irish St Leger with the colt. Read more »
Animal Kingdom's first stakeswinner
Monday 3 July 2017, 9:37am
Animal Kingdom’s US-bred daughter Sunny Skies has become his first stakeswinner with a decisive victory at Churchill Downs on Friday evening. Read more »
Injury forces Wings Of Eagles retirement
Dublin
Monday 3 July 2017, 7:28am
Wings Of Eagles, the surprise winner of the Epsom Derby, has been retired after suffering a career-ending injury at the Curragh. Read more »
Marinaresco wins Durban July
Sydney
Sunday 2 July 2017, 6:23pm
Marinaresco has gone one better than a year ago to win the Durban July, South Africa's premier race. Read more »
Treble not enough for Browne at Coast
Brisbane
Sunday 2 July 2017, 6:03pm
A treble at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday probably won't be enough for Damian Browne to catch Jeff Lloyd in the Caloundra premiership. Read more »
ATC to scrutinise Everest candidates
Sydney
Sunday 2 July 2017, 5:28pm
The Australian Turf Club has been inundated with applications for its slot in The Everest. Read more »
Breeding pays off for Steve Tregea
Brisbane
Sunday 2 July 2017, 5:06pm
Trainer Steve Tregea's policy of buying quality broodmares continues to pay off after Prioritise's Sunshine Coast win. Read more »
Tashbeeh, Ruettiger to run in Sprint Final
Melbourne
Sunday 2 July 2017, 3:44pm
Last-start Listed winner Tashbeeh and defending champion Ruettiger are set to line up for the Lindsay Park stable in the All Victorian Sprint Series Final. Read more »
Qld Stewards again give arsenic warning
Brisbane
Sunday 2 July 2017, 2:34pm
Queensland stewards have again warned trainers about the dangers of arsenic in some wood products after another positive swab case. Read more »
Qld Derby winner Ruthven goes to HK
Sydney
Sunday 2 July 2017, 2:16pm
Queensland Derby winner Ruthven is to join the John Moore stable in Hong Kong. Read more »
Charnley River to race in United States
Brisbane
Sunday 2 July 2017, 10:40am
Group One-placed Charnley River will be sent to the United States to race after bleeding for a second time. Read more »
Aidan O'Brien wins 12th Irish Derby
Dublin
Sunday 2 July 2017, 10:29am
Capri has won the Irish Derby to give trainer Aidan O'Brien a 12th success in the Classic. Read more »
Jockey dies of suspected heart attack
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 6:58pm
Popular Victorian jockey Roger Booth has died of a suspected heart attack after riding in a race at Darwin. Read more »
Beau Mertens takes premiership lead again
Melbourne
Saturday 1 July 2017, 5:57pm
Craig Williams has lost the lead to Beau Mertens in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership and copped a careless riding suspension. Read more »
Nesbo gives Krongold a win to remember
Melbourne
Saturday 1 July 2017, 5:39pm
Kyneton trainer Dean Krongold has celebrated his first Saturday city winner, with recent addition Nesbo successful at Caulfield. Read more »
Browne wins Guineas from the front
Caloundra
Saturday 1 July 2017, 5:33pm
Damian Browne has used front-running tactics on Crack Me Up to win his third Sunshine Coast Guineas in the past four years. Read more »
Happy return home for Calanda
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 5:06pm
Calanda has returned to Rosehill in style after a tough Queensland winter carnival to give the Snowdens successive winners. Read more »
Hyeronimus makes most of call-up
Caloundra
Saturday 1 July 2017, 4:49pm
After a late call-up, Adam Hyeronimus has ridden Monsieur Gustave to win the Listed Glasshouse Handicap at Caloundra. Read more »
Consolation win for Gold Symphony
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 4:39pm
Gold Symphony has erased the disappointment of the Stradbroke Handicap with victory in the Civic Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Supply and Demand wins Caloundra Cup
Caloundra
Saturday 1 July 2017, 4:05pm
Sydney stayer Supply and Demand has produced a great front-running display to win the Listed Caloundra Cup. Read more »
Travis Wolfgram replaced after collapse
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 3:14pm
Jockey Travis Wolfgram has been ruled out of the remainder of the meeting at Rosehill after collapsing following the Winter Cup. Read more »
Gallic Chieftain wins on Sydney debut
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 3:09pm
French import Gallic Chieftain claimed the Winter Cup when racing for the first time in Sydney to underline his credentials for Melbourne in the spring. Read more »
Stockdales team up for another city win
Melbourne
Saturday 1 July 2017, 2:56pm
Unique Lovely, a filly trained by Frankie Stockdale and ridden by the trainer's son Brandon, has notched her third-straight success with victory at Caulfield. Read more »
Hansen witnesses Bring It Home Pop win
Caloundra
Saturday 1 July 2017, 2:21pm
Darryl Hansen missed one of his biggest wins recently but made sure he was on hand to see Bring It Home Pop win the McLachlan Memorial at Caloundra. Read more »
Itsa Fait Accompli in Highway win
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 2:14pm
Itsa Fait Accompli has won the Highway Handicap at Rosehill for Gundagai trainer David Blundell. Read more »
Rustic Melody strikes the right note
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 2:13pm
Durable mare Rustic Melody wins for the first time in over a year to give Sydney premiership-chasing jockey Hugh Bowman an early double at Rosehill. Read more »
Kiwia gets first city win at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 1 July 2017, 2:09pm
Up-and-coming stayer Kiwia has made it three wins from five starts in his first preparation with a city victory over 2000m at Caulfield. Read more »
Insensata gets revenge over Just Dreaming
Sydney
Saturday 1 July 2017, 12:58pm
After being headed by Just Dreaming when they last met, Insensata has reversed the positions at Rosehill. Read more »