News
Gerard Butler appeals five-year ban
London
Thursday 12 December 2013, 7:52am
English trainer Gerard Butler has appealed his five-year disqualification for using banned steroids on his horses. Read more »
Schofield back a winner with Diamond hope
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:13pm
Chad Schofield returned from back-to-back careless riding suspensions with a winner on Blue Diamond-bound filly Wawail at Caulfield. Read more »
Milestone win for Ben Hull at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:43pm
Leading apprentice Tegan Harrison provided her partner Ben Hull with his first city winner as a trainer when she rode Wind Dancer to victory at Doomben. Read more »
Prince Of Penzance returns at Flemington
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:37pm
Lightly raced gelding Prince Of Penzance makes his return at Flemington with trainer Darren Weir considering the Mornington Cup as a summer target. Read more »
Return of injury-plagued Base delayed
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:14pm
After more than two years sidelined by injuries, former Lloyd Williams-owned gelding Base is on the comeback trail for a new trainer. Read more »
Echo Gal stamps claims for Magic Millions
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:06pm
An appeal against a Hong Kong suspension will determine if Tommy Berry can ride Warwick Farm winner Echo Gal in the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Millions still the plan for Nordic Empire
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:34pm
Nordic Empire has returned to Mick Price's stable after a short break in the paddock and will race at Canterbury ahead of a trip to the Gold Coast. Read more »
Absalon clear for Villiers Stakes start
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:11pm
Absalon has drawn wide in the Villiers Stakes but Sam Kavanagh says the sprinter-miler deserves his chance to run in Sydney's premier race of the summer. Read more »
Victorian trainer fined over positive swab
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:46pm
Bendigo trainer Shaun Dwyer has been slapped with a $1000 fine over a positive test returned by his galloper Anudjawun. Read more »
Lees looking to Uate to brighten his week
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:29pm
Kris Lees is hoping smart sprinter Uate can temper a sad week for the stable following the loss of one of its most promising horses. Read more »
Inglis removes horses from Vlahos property
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:26pm
Eight thoroughbreds have been removed from the property of former BC3 chairman Bill Vlahos by one of Australia's biggest auctioneer companies. Read more »
Perth sprint star joins Waller stable
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:37pm
Barakey, one of Perth's best sprinters with 12 wins in 14 starts, will join the Chris Waller stable to be trained for an eastern states campaign. Read more »
Stallion Barn Yarn - Ustinov (AUS)
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:24pm
This week we speak with Ustinov who has recently returned from a stint in New Zealand with big plans to build on his Group 1 success at stud... Read more »
Enquare Wins Second Listed Race
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 9:47am
Super win by the filly Saturday, every time we raise the bar she reaches it, a very professional filly indeed and all racehorse... Read more »
St Nicholas Abbey continues fight for life
London
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:58am
Coolmore says St Nicholas Abbey is continuing to fight his battle against injury and the life-threatening hoof disease laminitis. Read more »
BHA appears at betting corruption summit
London
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:42am
Sporting bodies including the British Horse Racing Authority have gathered in London for a summit on corrupt betting practices. Read more »
Oakleigh Girl, Sheer Style top MM betting
Sydney
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 6:25pm
Fillies Oakleigh Girl and Sheer Style have been made the early favourites to win the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
BC3 Thoroughbreds appoint administrator
Sydney
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:58pm
Racing syndicator BC3 Thoroughbreds is in voluntary administration following the resignation of former chairman Bill Vlahos. Read more »
Nisos ready to deliver on promise: trainer
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:50pm
Nisos, the stalwart of the small stable of Mornington trainer Paul Rocke, is set for his best campaign of racing. Read more »
Toowoomba racetrack on verge of reopening
Brisbane
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:09pm
Racing Queensland officials say the new course proper at Toowoomba has passed its first serious test after jump-outs were held on the StrathAyr surface. Read more »