News

Simenon prepares for Australian excursion

Saturday 21 September 2013, 11:58am

The first ballot order for the Melbourne Cup has boosted trainer Willie Mullins's confidence in Simenon making it into the Flemington race.  Read more »

Cirrus Des Aigles back to winning ways

Saturday 21 September 2013, 9:47am

Cirrus Des Aigles has won his first race for the year ahead of his challenge for the Champion Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

No charges for Waterhouse over Rockabill

Friday 20 September 2013, 6:41pm

Gai Waterhouse has escaped charges but stewards have reminded the trainer of her obligations regarding horses with issues before races.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel firms in Underwood betting

Friday 20 September 2013, 5:58pm

It's A Dundeel has had support to win the Group One Underwood Stakes, firming from $13 to $8.50, but Atlantic Jewel remains odds-on favourite.  Read more »

Crunch race looms for Manawanui in Shorts

Friday 20 September 2013, 5:37pm

Trainer Ron Leemon claims the Group Two Shorts at Randwick will be crossroads race for Manawanui, a one-time boom racehorse who resumes in the sprint.  Read more »

Boss chasing success on Underwood day

Friday 20 September 2013, 5:03pm

The Caulfield book of rides for Glen Boss has been reduced by one with the scratching of The Huntress from the Thousand Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

I'm 50-50 to make Dissident weight: Clark

Friday 20 September 2013, 4:05pm

Tim Clark says will be doing everything in his power to ride Melbourne three-year-old Dissident at 50.5kg in the Group One George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Underwood to be Jewel's biggest test: Rodd

Friday 20 September 2013, 4:04pm

Michael Rodd has plenty of confidence in Atlantic Jewel's ability to maintain her unbeaten run in the Underwood Stakes but says it's her biggest challenge.  Read more »

Shoreham in the mix for major spring Cups

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:52pm

Australian-bred stayer Shoreham is being targeted for starts in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups as his successful year continues.  Read more »

Malavio has draw to suit in Bill Ritchie

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:24pm

The form of smart sprinter-miler Malavio is making it easier for Steve Englebrecht to maintain his enthusiasm for training racehorses.  Read more »

Gear switch key to Lightfeet Lady at Farm

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:04pm

Lightfeet Lady has raced consistently for trainer Stuart Kendrick who has removed blinkers from the mare in what could be her final start at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Royal Descent a George Main threat: jockey

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:00pm

Chris Waller is expected to give Jimmy Cassidy his 100th Group One win but Nash Rawiller thinks the trainer has another horse who can spoil the party.  Read more »

Villa Verde back to show best in spring

Friday 20 September 2013, 2:45pm

Shaun Dwyer believes Villa Verde is back on track after a disappointing Sydney autumn and hopes the filly shows it in her spring return at Caulfield.  Read more »

Wide gate a boon for Veyron in George Main

Friday 20 September 2013, 12:38pm

Trainer Linda Laing believes the outside gate will be an advantage for Veyron in his quest for an Australin Group One win in the George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Wednaan victory fires Dubai carnival dream

Friday 20 September 2013, 11:11am

Wednaan has given trainer Mike de Kock a milestone win at Yarmouth that has also set up a possible Dubai carnival appearance.  Read more »

Sun Central ruled out of Melbourne Cup

Friday 20 September 2013, 10:57am

English stayer Sun Central is out of the running for the Melbourne Cup but trainer William Haggas hopes to target the race in 2014.  Read more »

Three Bridges Spring Update

Friday 20 September 2013, 10:36am

Stryker has welcomed Spring and is enjoying doing what he does best! He has a bountiful book of mares this season and once again we are delighted with the support he continues to receive from leading breeders.  Read more »

Hussonet, Never Been Better

Friday 20 September 2013, 10:14am

Cornerstone Stud has announced that as of today they are reducing the fee of champion sire Hussonet. The current leading active sire of Group One winners in Australia will now stand this current season at an advertised fee of $16,500 inc. GST.  Read more »

Winning Glory takes out Newcastle Gold Cup

Thursday 19 September 2013, 6:33pm

Nash Rawiller's reputation as one of the strongest riders in Australian racing has been enhanced after Winning Glory's Newcastle Gold Cup victory.  Read more »

New rule boosts powers of racing stewards

Thursday 19 September 2013, 5:58pm

The NSW Trainers' Association has criticised a new rule which gives stewards the power to stand down licensed persons.  Read more »