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Chelsea Ings hospitalised after race fall

Thursday 21 May 2020, 3:16pm

Jockey Chelsea Ings has been taken to hospital with concussion following a heavy race fall at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Ryan lukewarm on Atkins start for Peltzer

Thursday 21 May 2020, 3:12pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is leaning towards sending Peltzer for a break after he races at Randwick, rather than pressing on to a Group One race in Queensland.  Read more »

Rich Charm up for Flemington straight test

Thursday 21 May 2020, 1:43pm

A lot of water has passed under the bridge since Rich Charm was successful up the Flemington straight during the 2017 Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Fresh travel ban for New Zealand horses

Thursday 21 May 2020, 12:42pm

A broodmare awaiting export to Australia has tested positive to an equine disease, halting the movement of horses from New Zealand.  Read more »

Kementari ready for comeback win: Cummings

Thursday 21 May 2020, 12:15pm

Godolphin's head trainer James Cummings is confident Kementari is ready to win his first race in two years in the Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Spring uncertainty puts Begg plans on hold

Thursday 21 May 2020, 12:12pm

Grahame Begg says any changes to the Melbourne spring carnival need to announced as soon as possible so trainers can begin planning programs for their horses.  Read more »

Isotope working towards first stakes win

Thursday 21 May 2020, 11:39am

Isotope has worked well as she chases her first stakes win in the Group Two Champagne Classic at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Anderson pair to take on boom 3YO Kinane

Thursday 21 May 2020, 11:32am

Trainer Chris Anderson hopes to gain a further insight into the potential of Ballistic Boy and Profit when they take on Kinane at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Earth Song records strong Randwick win

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 4:43pm

Earth Song has taken out the Vale Caryl Williamson Handicap at Randwick to honour the Australian Associated Press turf editor following her death last week.  Read more »

Hellyer hopes winning runs in family

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 4:29pm

Jockey Micheal Hellyer had an easy win on Amiche at the Sunshine Coast and hopes to repeat it on the filly's sister Baccarat Baby in the Stradbroke next month.  Read more »

Romancer set for return race at Flemington

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 3:40pm

Trainer Grahame Begg is looking forward to a winter racing program with Romancer who makes his return in the Listed Straight Six at Flemington.  Read more »

Brisbane G1 starts on the line at Randwick

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 2:02pm

The Darley Handicap at Randwick will give an indication as to Sydney trained two-year-old hopes for the Group One J J Atkins at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sunlight's racing future remains in limbo

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 11:45am

After two below par Group One performances from Sunlight, the mare has headed to the spelling paddock as her ownership group decides her future.  Read more »

Tambo's Mate set for step up at Eagle Farm

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 11:36am

Tambo's Mate is again ready to show his improvement in the past year when he tackles the Group Two Victory Stakes on Saturday.  Read more »

Victory Stakes takes on more importance

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 11:03am

The Group Two Victory Stakes has an even more important role in Queensland winter racing this year as a lead up to the Group One Stradbroke Hcp  Read more »

Mr Bellagio heads Edmonds' Gold Coast tilt

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 10:48am

Underrated gelding Mr Bellagio heads another strong assault by the Edmonds training partnership on a Gold Coast metropolitan meeting.  Read more »

Ablaze entered for two Sandown jumps races

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 5:25pm

Unbeaten in four starts over jumps, Ablaze has been entered to continue his winning streak in both the Australian Hurdle and Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Matamata gives Peter Moody a second winner

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 3:50pm

After four years on the training sidelines, Peter Moody has landed a second winner with Matamata winning at Moe, his third runner back.  Read more »

Melham to plead not guilty to bet charges

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 2:44pm

Jockey Ben Melham and his partner Karlie Dales have indicated at a Victorian Racing Tribunal directions hearing they will fight betting charges against them.  Read more »

Boss out to strike on Jazette at Randwick

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 2:13pm

The Australian Turf Club has named a race after Australian Associated Press turf editor Caryl Williamson at Randwick following her death.  Read more »

Trainers scrambling for Stradbroke jockeys

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 1:36pm

Coronavirus restrictions on travel have led to a scramble to get jockeys for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap on June 6.  Read more »

Michael Rodd set to resume at Flemington

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 12:13pm

Returning jockey Michael Rodd has five rides booked at Flemington, including former Singapore Horse of the Year Debt Agent.  Read more »

Victorem set for a crack at Stradbroke Hcp

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 9:42am

Port Macquarie galloper Victorem is headed to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap after a successful barrier trial on Tuesday.  Read more »

Brisbane plans for Sydney colt Wild Ruler

Monday 18 May 2020, 5:52pm

Promising Sydney two-year-old Wild Ruler is scheduled to run in the Champagne Classic in Brisbane ahead of a possible tilt at the Group One JJ Atkins.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane topweight for Stradbroke

Monday 18 May 2020, 5:46pm

Accomplished sprinter Santa Ana Lane is the 58.5kg topweight as he tries to repeat his 2018 Stradbroke Handicap win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Moroney considers Harlech for Aust spring

Monday 18 May 2020, 3:57pm

Trainer Mike Moroney has spring ambitions for Tofane, Buffalo River and Aktau while he is also looking to bring sprinter-miler Harlech across from New Zealand.  Read more »

Damian Lane set to continue Japan sojourn

Monday 18 May 2020, 2:22pm

Leading Melbourne jockey Damian Lane expects to receive approval to continue riding in Japan during the Australian off-season.  Read more »

Django Freeman ready for Australian debut

Monday 18 May 2020, 1:54pm

German Derby runner-up Django Freeman is scheduled to make his Australian debut over 1600m at Flemington after missing last spring because of injury.  Read more »

Trekking a big shortener in Stradbroke Hcp

Monday 18 May 2020, 1:09pm

Godolphin galloper Trekking has been the big shortener in Stradbroke Handicap betting after his win in The Goodwood.  Read more »

Bosson rejects Australia for Te Akau role

Monday 18 May 2020, 12:58pm

Star New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson has been retained as Te Akau Racing's No.1 stable rider for the 2020-21 thoroughbred season.  Read more »

Wisdom Of Water is real the deal: Fradd

Sunday 17 May 2020, 2:20pm

International jockey Robbie Fradd says new JJ Atkins favourite Wisdom Of Water will have no problems handling the high-pressure of the Group One race.  Read more »

Symons-Laxon 2YO on track for Atkins start

Sunday 17 May 2020, 12:29pm

Thunder Mania has emphasised his claims for the Group One JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm with an important win.  Read more »

Vega regains some old Magic in Perth win

Sunday 17 May 2020, 12:11pm

Veteran sprinter Vega Magic is back in the business of winning after making a successful return to Perth racing.  Read more »

Select Queensland team for Tulloch Lodge

Sunday 17 May 2020, 11:00am

Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will have a smaller than usual presence in Brisbane this winter but they still plan to take a select team of horses.  Read more »

Hanseatic to stay on sprint path in spring

Sunday 17 May 2020, 10:20am

Multiple stakes-winning colt Hanseatic is likely to be targeted at sprint races during his spring campaign.  Read more »

Cartwright looking forward to Vic return

Sunday 17 May 2020, 10:00am

Apprentice Georgina Cartwright says the decision to base herself in Adelaide for the carnival was the right choice but she is looking forward to returning home.  Read more »

Queensland media negotiations are ongoing

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:41am

The negotiations for media rights in Queensland are ongoing despite the Brisbane Racing Club re-signing with Sky Channel.  Read more »

Injured jockey Duggan feels 'very lucky'

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:36am

NSW jockey Jenny Duggan admits luck was on her side as she recovers from injuries suffered in a race fall.  Read more »

Strict protocols for Irish horse racing

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:08am

Horse Racing Ireland has announced the resumption of racing with coronavirus protocols involving trainers, jockeys and racecourse staff.  Read more »

New York racetracks cleared for reopening

Sunday 17 May 2020, 8:54am

Horse racing in New York is on the verge of resuming behind closed doors at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga.  Read more »

Super Titus impresses with Flemington win

Saturday 16 May 2020, 6:06pm

The addition of ear muffs has helped Super Titus to relax in his races with the Lindsay Park galloper landing a second Australian win at Flemington.  Read more »

Trekking beats Gytrash in Group 1 Goodwood

Saturday 16 May 2020, 6:03pm

John Allen has steered the James Cummings-trained Trekking to a narrow win over favourite Gytrash in the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville in Adelaide.  Read more »

Dirty Work completes hat-trick in Ortensia

Saturday 16 May 2020, 5:55pm

Dirty Work has saved the day for his stable, making it three wins on end in the Listed Ortensia Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lucy repays Squair with Silk Stocking win

Saturday 16 May 2020, 5:42pm

Love You Lucy has made amends for ending trainer Barry Squair's days as a trackwork rider with her win in the Listed Silk Stocking.  Read more »

Baker's stable gem Irithea wins Dark Jewel

Saturday 16 May 2020, 5:24pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained Irithea has won the Group Three Dark Jewel Classic at Scone to earn a trip to Queensland for a possible Group One tilt.  Read more »

Hightail breaks Gold Coast duck in Guineas

Saturday 16 May 2020, 4:26pm

Sydney gelding Hightail has finally had some luck in a Gold Coast feature race, winning at Group Three level.  Read more »

Promising filly Fituese wins Listed race

Saturday 16 May 2020, 4:16pm

The John Thompson-trained Fituese has made it five wins from seven starts with her first black-type success in the Listed Denise's Joy Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Oceanex claims Cup berth in Andrew Ramsden

Saturday 16 May 2020, 4:14pm

Victory in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington has given the Mick Price and Mick Kent Jr-trained Oceanex a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Ranier claims Listed Luskin Star Stakes

Saturday 16 May 2020, 3:49pm

After making it two wins from as many starts this preparation, Godolphin sprinter Ranier will head to Brisbane where the Group One Stradbroke Handicap awaits.  Read more »

Wisdom Of Water in brilliant Atkins trial

Saturday 16 May 2020, 3:06pm

Wisdom Of Water has turned in an outstanding trial for next month's Group One JJ Atkins with his Gold Coast win.  Read more »

Prezado goes back-to-back at Flemington

Saturday 16 May 2020, 2:59pm

Jamie Kah has guided the Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra-trained Prezado to another victory over the straight 1000m course at Flemington.  Read more »

Dawn Passage stamps his Stradbroke claims

Saturday 16 May 2020, 2:39pm

Dawn Passage has pressed his claims for a Stradbroke Handicap tilt after adding the Inglis 3YO Guineas at Rosehill to his recent Hawkesbury Guineas success.  Read more »

Macroura adds Listed win to perfect resume

Saturday 16 May 2020, 2:13pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Macroura has maintained her unbeaten record with a brilliant win in the Woodlands Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Extra Time upsets boom colt in G3 National

Saturday 16 May 2020, 1:39pm

High-priced colt Kazuhiko has been beaten but not disgraced at his debut in finishing second in the Group Three National Stakes at Morphettville.  Read more »

Straight experience pivotal in Divine win

Saturday 16 May 2020, 1:29pm

Lindsay Park-trained two-year-old Divine Caprice has broken through for her maiden city win taking out the Next Generation Sprint at Flemington.  Read more »

Weight drop helps Romakash in Coast win

Saturday 16 May 2020, 12:23pm

Romakash has appreciated a 5kg drop in weight from his previous start to win at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

NSW jockey taken to hospital after fall

Friday 15 May 2020, 6:10pm

Two jockeys have been involved in a fall at the Scone Cup meeting with Jenny Duggan taken to a Newcastle hospital.  Read more »

Dr Drill beats Phaistos to win Scone Cup

Friday 15 May 2020, 5:42pm

Dr Drill has raced to a narrow win in the Scone Cup, defeating Phaistos and Sambro in a thrilling finish to the 1600m race.  Read more »

Gamble on Toronado youngsters pays off

Friday 15 May 2020, 4:33pm

A couple of Toronado yearlings took the eye of Graeme Ireland and his son Todd, with one running at Flemington, the other at Rosehill.  Read more »

The Bopper again trounces rivals at Scone

Friday 15 May 2020, 4:13pm

Trainer Kris Lees appears to have a promising youngster on his books in unbeaten colt The Bopper, who has raced away with the Inglis 2YO Challenge at Scone.  Read more »

Flemington return for 3YO King Of Hastings

Friday 15 May 2020, 4:11pm

Three-year-old gelding King Of Hastings will be out to begin his latest campaign on an encouraging note when he takes on older horses over 1000m at Flemington.  Read more »

Waugh rues another wide gate for Trumbull

Friday 15 May 2020, 4:00pm

Trainer Kim Waugh cannot fault the efforts of Trumbull this preparation but she says wide barriers have impacted on some of his results.  Read more »

Harbour Views set for first stakes test

Friday 15 May 2020, 3:51pm

Lightly raced import Harbour Views will be out to make a winning introduction to stakes racing when he runs in the Group Three R A Lee Stakes in Adelaide.  Read more »

Josh Julius after Cup start for Super Girl

Friday 15 May 2020, 3:44pm

Victory in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington will come with the bonus of a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Hawkes duo both capable in Ortensia Stakes

Friday 15 May 2020, 1:09pm

An improving young colt and a talented but moody gelding will carry the hopes of the Hawkes stable in the Ortensia Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Eagle Farm track ready for winter racing

Friday 15 May 2020, 1:03pm

Eagle Farm will host the Victory Stakes meeting after three horses worked successfully on the course proper.  Read more »

Dawn Passage sets sail for another Guineas

Friday 15 May 2020, 12:56pm

Co-trainer Adrian Bott says Dawn Passage is a more versatile horse this campaign and can adapt to a small field and slower tempo in the Inglis 3YO Guineas.  Read more »

Jungle Edge, Cartwright chase Group 1 win

Friday 15 May 2020, 12:09pm

Apprentice Georgina Cartwright has ridden Jungle Edge four times, finishing in the money each time, and now they are after Group One win at Morphettville.  Read more »

Versatility the key for Stampe in Guineas

Friday 15 May 2020, 10:51am

Trainer Chris Munce believes a drop from 1600m to 1200m in the Gold Coast Guineas won't trouble talented three-year-old Stampe.  Read more »

Waller youngsters set for Queensland debut

Friday 15 May 2020, 10:40am

Trainer Chris Waller's two main hopes for next month's JJ Atkins are doing well as they prepare for their main lead-up race to the Group One at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Godolphin rolls out stars for Qld winter

Friday 15 May 2020, 10:25am

The Godolphin stable will step up its winter campaign with key runners in the Gold Coast Guineas and Silk Stocking.  Read more »

Wide draw won't stop Teleplay at Rosehill

Friday 15 May 2020, 10:24am

Teleplay will need to be ridden quietly and allowed to run home in the Dark Jewel Classic at Rosehill after drawing a wide barrier.  Read more »

Ranier steps out on proven path to the top

Thursday 14 May 2020, 5:00pm

Trainer James Cummings has identified the next Godolphin sprinter he believes could emerge as a surprise packet in bigger races.  Read more »

Schabau set for race return after injury

Thursday 14 May 2020, 4:48pm

Promising stayer Schabau is set to make his race return over 2000m at Flemington having been off the scene since March last year because of a tendon injury.  Read more »

Maher-Eustace stable chases more 2YO glory

Thursday 14 May 2020, 4:23pm

Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace again have their sights on a two-year-old feature with two runners in the Woodlands Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rawiller booking a key pointer for Suspect

Thursday 14 May 2020, 4:00pm

Flemington trainer Saab Hasan is hopeful it is third time lucky for Sirius Suspect at 1400m when the sprinter steps out in the Seppelt Wines Handicap.  Read more »

Rising star Crusader in 3YO Guineas test

Thursday 14 May 2020, 2:49pm

The Hawkes stable prefers to let their horses do the talking and emerging prospect Masked Crusader has been making plenty of noise.  Read more »

Oceanex takes shot at Melbourne Cup berth

Thursday 14 May 2020, 1:54pm

Co-trainer Mick Price is worried the form surrounding Oceanex may be a rung below her more fancied rivals in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington.  Read more »

Behemoth out to go one better in Goodwood

Thursday 14 May 2020, 1:48pm

Last year's runner-up Behemoth is set for another crack at the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville against a quality field of sprinters.  Read more »

Pateman, wife in three-year cobalt bans

Thursday 14 May 2020, 11:31am

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has disqualified jockey and trainer Steven Pateman and his wife Jessica Barton for three years.  Read more »

Command'n'conquer after first stakes win

Thursday 14 May 2020, 10:40am

Promising Command'n'conquer has had the benefit of a previous visit to the track as he chases a win in the Gold Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Home track an advantage for Baccarat Baby

Thursday 14 May 2020, 10:33am

Honest Baccarat Baby will have a home track advantage in her final lead-up race to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Phaistos on song for Listed Scone Cup bid

Thursday 14 May 2020, 10:28am

The Listed Scone Cup has been a target for Phaistos and trainer James Cummings believes the gelding heads into the race in top form off a recent Randwick win.  Read more »

Etana to extend Maher-Eustace Qld streak

Thursday 14 May 2020, 10:23am

Stakes-winning mare Etana is a strong chance to build on the Ciaron Maher-David Eustace partnership's good feature race form in Queensland.  Read more »

Talented Spurcraft to debut for new stable

Thursday 14 May 2020, 10:15am

Trainer Kelly Schweida will saddle smart sprinter Spurcraft for the first time in the Listed Chief De Beers Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Guineas takes centre stage in UK return

Thursday 14 May 2020, 10:05am

The 2000 Guineas and the 1000 Guineas are set to mark the return of UK racing on the first weekend in June.  Read more »

Listed Scone Cup attracts capacity field

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 6:19pm

The Listed Scone Cup has attracted a capacity field with the Joe Pride-trained Archedemus the early favourite.  Read more »

Ciaron Maher Racing Responds to RV charge

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 5:51pm

Co-trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have been charged by stewards over a horse returning a positive to a diuretic in a raceday sample.  Read more »

Liza lights up Doomben in promising win

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 4:12pm

Trainer Tony Gollan believes Liza With A Zee, who races in unusual colours, can go on to win in black-type company after her Doomben victory.  Read more »

Chasing a Cup berth a Good Idea for stayer

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 2:53pm

Adelaide Cup runner-up Good Idea is among the stayers set to clash at Flemington in The Andrew Ramsden chasing a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Air To Air faces big step up at Rosehill

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 2:33pm

Last-start Kembla Grange maiden winner Air To Air faces a big class rise when she runs in the Inglis 3YO Guineas which has attracted a small but strong field.  Read more »

Acrophobic wins on debut at Warwick Farm

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 2:23pm

Two-year-old colt Acrophobic could head towards the Group One JJ Atkins Stakes in Brisbane after making a winning start to his career at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Racing trials given go ahead in Tasmania

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 2:10pm

Barrier trials will resume in Tasmania with racing in the state on track to restart in mid-June.  Read more »

Krone ready to make bid for Stradbroke Hcp

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 1:10pm

Smart mare Krone will be chasing a place in the Stradbroke Handicap when she contests the Listed Silk Stocking at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Maloney to help Tarzan defend sprint crown

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 12:59pm

Group One-winning jockey Ryan Maloney will reunite with Tarzan as the gelding defends his crown as the best 1000m horse on the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Sun City to stand at Telemon Thoroughbreds

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 12:52pm

The first son of top sire Zoustar to stand at stud in Queensland, Sun City has joined the roster at Telemon Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Gosden's full support for UK racing return

Wednesday 13 May 2020, 12:44pm

Leading trainer John Gosden says his team of high-profile racehorses is ready for action if UK racing resumes in June.  Read more »

Richards has two hopes in hometown sprint

Tuesday 12 May 2020, 7:09pm

Gordon Richards will saddle two chances in The Goodwood at Morphettville, South Australia's major Group One sprint race.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup dream starts at Flemington

Tuesday 12 May 2020, 6:56pm

The Andrew Ramsden Stakes over 2800m at Flemington offers the winner a ballot-free exemption into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Michael Rodd toughing it out in isolation

Tuesday 12 May 2020, 6:47pm

Michael Rodd is counting down the days until his isolation period is over having returned to Melbourne after a riding stint on Singapore.  Read more »