News

Innes keeps eye on weather for Ellerslie

Tuesday 31 December 2013, 1:04pm

Leith Innes is set to ride four favourites in Group races at Ellerslie and one second favourite, but he says all his chances need firm footing.  Read more »

Colic claims unbeaten Godolphin colt

Tuesday 31 December 2013, 11:08am

Piping Rock, undefeated in three starts and rated a genuine 2000 Guineas chance, has died from a colic attack.  Read more »

Caviar's half brother insured by Inglis

Monday 30 December 2013, 5:42pm

William Inglis and Son say any insurance claims others believe they have to Black Caviar's half brother should go through BC3 administrators.  Read more »

Hidden Warrior on trial for Gold Coast

Monday 30 December 2013, 4:51pm

A trip to the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions Sprint goes on the line for Hidden Warrior in the Carrington Stakes.  Read more »

Polanski a chance to resume in Orr Stakes

Monday 30 December 2013, 4:49pm

Robbie Laing is considering a Group One weight-for-age return for Victoria Derby winner Polanski in the Orr Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Unchain My Heart aims for second Bagot win

Monday 30 December 2013, 4:44pm

The David Hayes-trained Unchain My Heart will be aimed at the Adelaide Cup if she can register a second Bagot Handicap win at Flemington.  Read more »

Poste Restante to appreciate weight drop

Monday 30 December 2013, 3:45pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster says Queensland mare Poste Restante will appreciate some weight relief in the Tattersall's City cup.  Read more »

Laing leaning to Rosehill race for Boomwaa

Monday 30 December 2013, 12:43pm

Robbie Laing is leaning to a Sydney two-year-old race for Boomwaa over a Flemington race against older horses as the gelding's Inglis Classic lead-up.  Read more »

Hurricane Fly wins 18th Grade One

Monday 30 December 2013, 7:33am

Champion Irish hurdler Hurricane Fly has once again proved his superiority in the Ryanair Hurdle to claim his 18th Grade One win.  Read more »

Sprinter camp issue upbeat bulletin

Monday 30 December 2013, 7:31am

Outstanding steeplechaser Sprinter Sacre could race again this season as long as he shows no recurrence of atrial fibrillation.  Read more »

Oregon Spirit takes out Lord Stakes

Sunday 29 December 2013, 6:12pm

The Peter Moody-trained Oregon Spirit has taken out the final stakes race of 2013 in Victoria with victory in the Listed Lord Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

Kent looking to back Solsay up in Standish

Sunday 29 December 2013, 5:34pm

Mick Kent is considering giving Solsay his chance in the Group Three Standish Handicap after the gelding's close fourth in the Christmas Stakes.  Read more »

Bookmakers have Invisible in their sights

Sunday 29 December 2013, 5:17pm

Canterbury winner Invisible has been promoted to equal favouritism for the Magic Millions alongside another Sydney colt Unencumbered.  Read more »

Tatt's Cup option for Destiny's Kiss

Sunday 29 December 2013, 3:37pm

Trainer Joe Pride will look at the make-up of the Tatt's Cup field before deciding if Destiny's Kiss will take his place or wait for the Gosford Cup.  Read more »

Newitt says Oakleigh Girl can bounce back

Sunday 29 December 2013, 3:36pm

Jockey Craig Newitt is convinced Oakleigh Girl is capable of bouncing back from her first defeat when she runs in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Black Caviar's brother loses battle

Sunday 29 December 2013, 3:00pm

The $5 million half brother to champion mare Black Caviar has been euthanised after a two-month battle against the hoof disease laminitis.  Read more »

Dances On Stars fresh for Carrington

Sunday 29 December 2013, 1:38pm

Dances On Stars goes to the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick fresh from six months away from the track.  Read more »

Tests confirm Sacre heart problem

Sunday 29 December 2013, 8:29am

Veterinary tests have confirmed jumps star Sprinter Sacre is suffering from atrial fibrillation after being pulled out of the Desert Orchid Chase.  Read more »

Bobs Worth back in form at Leopardsrown

Sunday 29 December 2013, 8:24am

Bobs Worth is back on track for his defence of the Cheltenham Gold Cup with victory at Leopardstown erasing memories of his recent defeat.  Read more »

Hawkes family, McDonald in triple treat

Saturday 28 December 2013, 6:28pm

The Hawkes family training partnership and jockey James McDonald have had a field day at Canterbury with a winning treble.  Read more »