News

Gear switch put on hold for Prussian Heart

Thursday 25 July 2013, 3:20pm

Michael Nolan believes Prussian Heart can overcome his wayward behaviour with more racing and experience and has resisted the option of a gear change.  Read more »

Weir keeps lid on Means A Lot expectations

Thursday 25 July 2013, 3:07pm

After more than a year away from the track, Means A Lot gets her chance to consolidate a first-up win at Caulfield.  Read more »

O'Brien team tops Champion Stakes entries

Thursday 25 July 2013, 12:02pm

Trainer Aidan O'Brien is leaving nothing to chance in his bid for an eighth win in the Irish Champion Stakes  Read more »

Aigles as good as ever for Ascot: trainer

Thursday 25 July 2013, 11:51am

Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe insists her stable star Cirrus Des Aigles will be close to his best for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Derby-placed Galileo Rock heads Leger noms

Thursday 25 July 2013, 11:39am

Galileo Rock, placed twice at Classic level this season, is equal favourite to win the St Leger after 43 entries were received for the race.  Read more »

Black Caviar to go to Exceed And Excel

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 8:08pm

Champion sire-elect Exceed And Excel has been confirmed as Black Caviar's first partner as she begins her new career as a broodmare.  Read more »

Bowman, Rawiller neck and neck for title

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 5:52pm

Hugh Bowman is clinging to his lead in the Sydney jockeys' premiership after Nash Rawiller edged one win closer at Canterbury.  Read more »

Neuschwanstein rock solid in Brisbane win

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 4:51pm

Neuschwanstein has revived some fond memories for trainer Robert Heathcote when he scored a breakthrough win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

See The World to bounce back at Randwick

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 4:31pm

A return to a genuine sprint trip and a gear change could prove the key to See The World turning his recent form around at Randwick.  Read more »

April Rose romps home in heavy going

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 4:20pm

Three-year-old filly April Rose made it six wins from eight starts when she romped home for her Wagga Wagga connections at Sandown.  Read more »

Mathrick happy with second-hand horses

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 3:59pm

Trainer Shawn Mathrick has transformed rogue galloper Our Nkwazi into an almost instant winner with a brave victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Trainer puts proviso on Road Trippin' run

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 3:40pm

Handy galloper Road Trippin' is one of the early favourites for his race at Caulfield but the three-year-old won't be risked on heavy going.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup duo step out between races

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 3:30pm

Two of trainer Gai Waterhouse's leading Melbourne Cup aspirants tuned up for their spring returns with an exhibition gallop between races at Canterbury.  Read more »

Concerns unfounded for Don't Get Excited

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 1:42pm

Fears that a wet track at Sandown could be a problem for Don't Get Excited proved to be unfounded with the gelding scoring a strong win.  Read more »

Jewson heads new Grade One jumps races

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 11:25am

Four British jumps races have been elevated to Grade One status, including the Jewson Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Murtagh wins King George ride on Novellist

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 11:15am

Novellist, into 4-1 second favouritism for the King George VI And Queen Elizabaeth Stakes, will be ridden by Johnny Murtagh in the Group One race.  Read more »

St Nicholas Abbey to undergo surgery

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 7:23am

Six-time Group One winner St Nicholas Abbey will undergo surgery on an injured pastern in an attempt to save him for a stud career.  Read more »

St Nicholas Abbey suffers serious injury

Tuesday 23 July 2013, 6:33pm

Six-time Group One winner St Nicholas Abbey has suffered a career-ending injury with owners Coolmore hoping to save him for a stud career.  Read more »

Johnson returns to Australia with a winner

Tuesday 23 July 2013, 5:27pm

Murray Johnson, an Australian who made his name as a racehorse trainer in America, has landed a winner with his first local runner at Seymour.  Read more »

Mick Kent closes in on training landmark

Tuesday 23 July 2013, 4:56pm

Cranbourne trainer Mick Kent is headed for a career-best season on Melbourne metropolitan tracks with three city meetings remaining.  Read more »