News

Weather the key to Spirit Of Boom

Friday 7 June 2013, 4:00pm

Spirit Of Boom has the right barrier and jockey to win the Stradbroke Handicap provided the rain stays away according to trainer Tony Gollan.  Read more »

Blinkers to spark Awesome Bro in Creswick

Friday 7 June 2013, 3:37pm

Leon Corstens has opted to apply blinkers to Awesome Bro in an attempt to get him back to winning form in the Creswick Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Fast pace ideal for Sir Moments in Atkins

Friday 7 June 2013, 2:51pm

Trainer Steve O'Dea believes the racing pattern of JJ Atkins favourite Romantic Touch will help his runner Sir Moments.  Read more »

Wide draw concerns Smerdon ahead of Derby

Friday 7 June 2013, 2:21pm

A wide barrier draw is less than ideal for Electric Fusion but trainer Robert Smerdon says the three-year-old deserves his shot at the 2400m Classic.  Read more »

Stablemates clash ahead of jumps showdown

Friday 7 June 2013, 1:46pm

Black And Bent and Brungle Cry are set to contest a 2500m flat race at Flemington ahead of their highly-anticipated first clash over the jumps.  Read more »

Patrick Moloney to ride in France

Friday 7 June 2013, 1:29pm

Australian apprentice Patrick Moloney will take part in an international race for young riders on French Oaks day at Chantilly.  Read more »

Fanshawe in late call with Deacon Blues

Friday 7 June 2013, 10:58am

British Champions Sprint Stakes winner Deacon Blues is involved in a race against time to be ready for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Stryker has got it all

Friday 7 June 2013, 9:53am

About to commence his third season at stud we at Three Bridges could not be more excited about the way Stryker's career is unfolding.  Read more »

Dettori rides first comeback winner

Friday 7 June 2013, 7:08am

Frankie Dettori has ridden his first winner since coming back from a six-month disqualification for a drug offence.  Read more »

Patinack Farm hits back at sale criticism

Thursday 6 June 2013, 6:17pm

The Nathan Tinkler-owned Patinack Farm has reiterated its intention to get out of Australian racing despite withdrawing some of its horses from auction.  Read more »

Waller gives Permit a second chance in Cup

Thursday 6 June 2013, 5:27pm

Chris Waller can continue his outstanding strike rate with imported stayers when two of them line up in the Stayers Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Ford after more success for Hawkes family

Thursday 6 June 2013, 5:12pm

The combination of jockey Jay Ford and the Hawkes training partnership will chase their second stakes victory in as many weeks at Randwick.  Read more »

Yosei out to cause another big-race upset

Thursday 6 June 2013, 4:56pm

Michelle Payne believes Yosei is going as well as ever as the mare attempts to snap a two-year absence from the winner's circle in the Stradbroke.  Read more »

Romantic Touch set for Group One mile bid

Thursday 6 June 2013, 4:42pm

Romantic Touch is favourite for the JJ Atkins as Sydney's top stables threaten to dominate the last Group One race of the season for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Creswick Stakes test for unbeaten Scimitar

Thursday 6 June 2013, 4:17pm

The performance of unbeaten three-year-old Scimitar in the Listed Creswick Stakes will determine whether he is aimed at a spring campaign.  Read more »

Hawkspur closes in on 'bonus' Derby win

Thursday 6 June 2013, 3:42pm

Hawkspur is on target to complete the three-year-old stayer's triple crown in the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Back-up no problem for Sizzling: Wood

Thursday 6 June 2013, 2:54pm

Kelso Wood has declared Sizzling the best horse he has trained and says he can cope with a quick back-up in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Duffy escapes penalty over Wodonga ride

Thursday 6 June 2013, 2:37pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has dismissed a charge against apprentice Jake Duffy over his handling of a horse in a race at Wodonga.  Read more »

Gracious Prospect out to shed maiden tag

Thursday 6 June 2013, 2:20pm

Well-travelled two-year-old Gracious Prospect gets his chance to break through for his first win when he lines up for his 11th start at Flemington.  Read more »

Godolphin set to wait on Farhh decision

Thursday 6 June 2013, 12:47pm

A Royal Ascot target for Godolphin's Farhh remains undecided with the Lockinge winner nominated for two races during the racing festival.  Read more »