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Chelsea Ings hospitalised after race fall
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Perth
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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'
Sydney
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
Dublin
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
New York City
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Adelaide
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
Melbourne
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Hobart
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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 »