News

Small Zeditave field not ideal for Rusambo

Thursday 24 January 2013, 1:12pm

Darley's Melbourne stable foreman Paul Snowden believes a small field in the Zeditave Stakes isn't ideal for the resuming Rusambo.  Read more »

Williams outlines bold plans for Katenko

Thursday 24 January 2013, 12:10pm

Two of Britain's biggest jumps races, the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are on the radar for promising chaser Katenko.  Read more »

McCririck starts legal proceedings

Thursday 24 January 2013, 11:53am

John McCririck, one of several British racing personalities dropped from Channel 4's thoroughbred coverage, has started legal action over his sacking.  Read more »

Nikolic's online account won $60,000

Thursday 24 January 2013, 12:20am

Disgraced jockey Danny Nikolic had a secret online account that won $60,000 on an allegedly fixed race in 2011, it has been revealed.  Read more »

Butler and Meagher combine for Doomben win

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 5:44pm

Apprentice Ash Butler wasted no time posting a winner for new boss John Meagher aboard Rose Of Kentucky at Doomben.  Read more »

Derby winner to return to form in Cup

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:59pm

A good barrier draw and a rise in distance could help Shadows In The Sun break a 20-month absence from the winners' list.  Read more »

Unbeaten youngsters to clash in Preview

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:48pm

Miracles Of Life, the reigning Blue Diamond favourite, is among a host of unbeaten juveniles set to clash at Caulfield.  Read more »

Emerging sprinter poised for stakes test

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:31pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is still weighing up his options for emerging sprinter Sessions with a start in the Canterbury Classic among them.  Read more »

Pinwheel to show class in Australia Stakes

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:22pm

Pinwheel's experience in top company gives assistant trainer Paul Snowden confidence the sprinter can take out the Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Police reject racing squad call

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:13pm

Victoria Police has rejected a call by racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna for the re-establishment of the police racing squad.  Read more »

High hopes for Ocean Park half-brother

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 3:18pm

A half-brother by Pins to Cox Plate winner Ocean Park is one of the highest-profile yearlings up for auction at the Karaka Premier Sale.  Read more »

Racing for a younger crowd

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 2:26pm

A group of young racing enthusiasts is determined that the next generation of racegoers understands and embraces the sport of kings.  Read more »

Inquiry says Vic racing clean

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 11:06am

Victoria's racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna has found no evidence of systemic race fixing in the state, but has called for changes.  Read more »

Minaj out of Karaka Million

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:55am

Australian filly Minaj has been ruled out of the Karaka Million in New Zealand, robbing trainer Anthony Freedman of the chance for a second win.  Read more »

Cheltenham strives to save Trials

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:17am

Snow is threatening the vital Trials day at Cheltenham with officials granted permission to postpone the meeting 24 hours if necessary.  Read more »

Harry The Viking set for Grand National

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:03am

Harry The Viking is set to represent Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the Grand National at Aintree.  Read more »

Ferguson's horse set for Grand National

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 3:21am

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to have a runner in the Grand National, with Harry The Viking being entered by trainer Paul Nicholls.  Read more »

Black Caviar steps at in style at Sandown

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 6:26pm

Racing superstar Black Caviar satisfied trainer Peter Moody she is on target for a return to racing next month with a jump-out at Sandown.  Read more »

Black Caviar among Newmarket nominations

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:57pm

Champion Black Caviar has been nominated for the Group One Newmarket Handicap with weights for the sprint released next month.  Read more »

Stojakovic keeps ride on Miracles Of Life

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:34pm

Apprentice Lauren Stojakovic is thrilled to get the chance to continue her association with unbeaten filly Miracles Of Life in the Blue Diamond Preview.  Read more »