News

Sadler excited about Caulfield prospects

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 4:48pm

Apprentice Tom Sadler believes his Caulfield book of rides is his best yet for a Saturday meeting, highlighted by African Pulse and Elite Elle.  Read more »

Queensland racing puts on a brave face

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 4:26pm

Black Caviar's retirement is a blow to the Brisbane Racing Club who had hoped to showcase the mare for a second time in the BTC Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Waterhouse's weighty concerns for Pierro

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 4:17pm

He is a dominant favourite to win the Doncaster Mile but trainer Gai Waterhouse is wary of the task the handicapper has given Pierro.  Read more »

Black Caviar retires on top of the world

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 3:05pm

World champion sprinter Black Caviar has been retired with her 25-race undefeated record and her invincible reputation intact.  Read more »

Sandown death a blow for jumps racing

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 2:24pm

The death of a runner in a steeplechase race at Sandown has delivered a blow to Victoria's ailing jumps racing scene.  Read more »

Moody set to announce plans for Caviar

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 2:10pm

The immediate future of unbeaten sprinter Black Caviar will become clearer when trainer Peter Moody fronts a press conference at his Caulfield stables.  Read more »

Habibi a clear-cut favourite for Oaks

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 11:42am

New Zealand filly Habibi heads of a field of 11 three-year-old fillies set to contest the Group One Australian Oaks at Randwick.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom to target Queen Anne

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 11:00am

Arrowfield Stud stallion-in-waiting Animal Kingdom is likely to be set for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Coronation Cup to start Dunaden campaign

Wednesday 17 April 2013, 10:48am

The Coronation Cup at Epsom is favoured as the race for the seasonal return of the 2011 Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden.  Read more »

Pierro set to lead stars into retirement

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 5:37pm

A lucrative stud career awaits Pierro with the Doncaster Mile looming as a possible farewell race for the crack three-year-old.  Read more »

Zabeelionaire makes return at Caulfield

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 5:28pm

Zabeelionaire is set to return in Listed grade at Caulfield on his way to the Brisbane winter carnival where he could be joined by stablemate Sweet As Bro.  Read more »

TAB faces huge Doncaster payout on Pierro

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 5:07pm

A Pierro win in the Doncaster will result in a seven-figure payout for the TAB which has taken some big feature doubles bets.  Read more »

Pierro drawn ideally to win Doncaster

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:52pm

Star colt Pierro has drawn barrier four in the Doncaster Mile as he attempts to extend his winning streak in Sydney.  Read more »

Just A Girl primed for black-type success

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:38pm

Scott Asprey has picked out the PJ Bell Stakes as the Listed race where Just A Girl has the best chance of continuing a winning streak.  Read more »

More Than Sacred confirmed for Oaks start

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:22pm

More Than Sacred will be given the chance to add the Australian Oaks to her New Zealand Oaks victory after a final track gallop thrilled trainer Tony Pike.  Read more »

Rangirangdoo set to kick off in All Aged

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 4:20pm

Grand campaigner Rangirangdoo will be among those taking on More Joyous and All Too Hard in the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Brungle Cry returns to jumps at Sandown

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 3:02pm

Star young hurdler Brungle Cry makes his first jumps appearance of the season at Sandown with trainer Robert Smerdon confident the gelding has improved.  Read more »

Indian Chief enters English Derby picture

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 11:35am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has boosted the strength of his potential English Derby team after Indian Chief scored a last-to-first win at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Pierro draws inside barrier for Doncaster

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 11:26am

The Doncaster Mile barrier draw has worked out in favour of top three-year-old Pierro who has drawn gate four in the $2 million race.  Read more »

Encore, Mania OK for Scottish National

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 11:00am

Ryan Mania is right to return to riding in time to partner Auroras Encore in the jumper's quest to complete the English-Scottish Grand National double.  Read more »