News

Berry makes winning return to Randwick

Saturday 9 July 2016, 12:32pm

Tommy Berry has made a winning return to Randwick by riding the Gai Waterhouse-trained two-year-old Thronum to a heavy track victory.  Read more »

The use of drones suspended in Britain

Saturday 9 July 2016, 7:24am

The British Horseracing Authority has suspended the use of drones following an incident at Newmarket.  Read more »

Double to McDonald at Newmarket

Saturday 9 July 2016, 7:14am

Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald's winning ways have continued with a double at Newmarket.  Read more »

Code Noir to make comeback at Doomben

Friday 8 July 2016, 3:17pm

Trainer Matt Dunn has waited a long time to get Code Noir back to the races and is hoping his patience pays off at Doomben.  Read more »

Weather concern for Waller stablemates

Friday 8 July 2016, 3:09pm

Leading trainer Chris Waller is concerned a wet Randwick will be against his chances to win the Shoot Out Mile, a race named for a former stable star.  Read more »

Brown upbeat about Lord Von Costa

Friday 8 July 2016, 2:58pm

Trainer Stephen Brown believes Lord Von Costa has improved from his last-start second and expects him to run a big race in the Creswick Series Final.  Read more »

Supercars title there for taking: Frosty

Friday 8 July 2016, 1:19pm

Defending Supercars champion Mark Winterbottom says the driver who can put together a consistent run of form will snatch the 2016 crown.  Read more »

Glendara to do better at Doomben: Baldwin

Friday 8 July 2016, 1:00pm

Trainer Barry Baldwin is looking to Glendara to bounce back from his worst career run at Eagle Farm when he returns to Doomben.  Read more »

The Week at a Glance

Friday 8 July 2016, 12:21pm

A greyhound racing ban, cyclist Anna Meares and the wait for election results have featured in news.  Read more »

A drying Doomben track to suit Choice Bro

Friday 8 July 2016, 12:05pm

Choice Bro's chances at Doomben have improved with strong winds in Brisbane helping dry the track.  Read more »

Weir could reach milestone at Flemington

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:44am

Darren Weir is within two wins of reaching 100 metropolitan winners for the season in Victoria and could bring up the milestone at Flemington.  Read more »

James Orman still in premiership race

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:36am

Apprentice James Orman has had a careless riding suspension reduced to keep his hopes alive in the Brisbane jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Eliot Forbes new RQ chief executive

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:19am

Veterinarian Dr Eliot Forbes is to leave Tasmanian racing to take up the position of chief executive of Racing Queensland.  Read more »

Tassie racing boss to take over in Qld

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:04am

Vet Dr Eliot Forbes has been appointed the new CEO of Racing Queensland at a time when greyhound racing is under close scrutiny.  Read more »

Busy Serving Season for Lucas Bloodstock

Friday 8 July 2016, 9:25am

About a year ago, Ben Lucas’ stud farm Lucas Bloodstock at Boonah (near Beaudesert), welcomed DREAMSCAPE to its stallion barn. He had been standing at Widden Stud NSW and the triple Group winning son of CHOISIR had already kicked off his stud career in fine fashion.  Read more »

James McDonald wins G2 race in England

Friday 8 July 2016, 6:40am

Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald has claimed the Group Two Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket.  Read more »

RNSW unconcerned about revenue loss

Thursday 7 July 2016, 5:12pm

The loss of greyhound racing revenue to the other racing codes will be managed, says Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys.  Read more »

Nominations taken for 2017 Blue Diamond

Thursday 7 July 2016, 5:10pm

The Melbourne Racing Club has received 1372 nominations for the 2017 Group One Blue Diamond Stakes for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Cobalt threshold in horses to be halved

Thursday 7 July 2016, 5:01pm

Racing Australia has announced a lowering of the cobalt threshold in thoroughbreds to 100mcg per litre to bring racing into line with other jurisdictions.  Read more »

Hayes with two hopes in Taj Rossi Final

Thursday 7 July 2016, 4:40pm

David Hayes believes Fast 'N' Rolling can make his presence felt in the Taj Rossi Series Final and expects an improved run from All Out Of Love.  Read more »

Sam Clipperton to ride in Hong Kong

Thursday 7 July 2016, 4:19pm

Sam Clipperton is the latest ex-pat Australian to gain a contract to ride in the competitive Hong Kong arena.  Read more »

Royal Tithe to cap 2yo season for Zielke

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:41pm

Trainer John Zielke has had a great season with two-year-olds and is looking to continue it with Royal Tithe at Doomben.  Read more »

Newitt with good chances on Finals Day

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:23pm

Talented three-year-olds Odyssey Moon and Galaxy Raider headline Craig Newitt's full book of rides for Finals Day at Flemington.  Read more »

NSW greyhound racing suspended for 7 days

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:11pm

A NSW government plan to ban greyhound racing has prompted Greyhound NSW to immediately suspend the sport for seven days.  Read more »

Tough Randwick mile could benefit Zayam

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:09pm

Trainer Matthew Smith is hoping a tough Randwick 1600m race can work in favour of Zayam's chances on Saturday.  Read more »

G1 winner Spillway on comeback trail

Thursday 7 July 2016, 1:41pm

Last year's Australian Cup winner Spillway is on the comeback trail with the import close to having a barrier trial ahead of a planned new season return.  Read more »

Rockhampton feature winners to clash

Thursday 7 July 2016, 1:33pm

The feature winners at the recent Rockhampton carnival are to clash in an open handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Brisbane jockeys' title to go to the wire

Thursday 7 July 2016, 9:42am

James Orman's appeal against a careless riding suspension will have an impact on the Brisbane jockeys' title.  Read more »

First Light Racing's Caulfield Trackwork Report

Thursday 7 July 2016, 9:31am

Trainer Ciaron Maher and FLR's Ashleigh Dowley run through SEVEN forthcoming 2-year-old runners with the Caulfield team as they build into a very exciting July ahead of a massive Spring!  Read more »

Katie Walsh to ride at Ballarat

Thursday 7 July 2016, 9:26am

Irish jockey Katie Walsh will be a star attraction at the Ballarat jumps carnival, following in the footsteps of her brother Ruby.  Read more »

Phonsie O'Brien remembered fondly

Thursday 7 July 2016, 8:46am

Phonsie O'Brien, the youngest brother of legendary trainer Vincent O'Brien, has died aged 86.  Read more »

Chance To Dance favourite for Winter Final

Thursday 7 July 2016, 7:08am

Chance To Dance is the early favourite for the Listed Winter Championship Final and forms part of a strong book of Flemington rides for Craig Williams.  Read more »

Another winner for McDonald in England

Thursday 7 July 2016, 7:07am

Sydney jockey James McDonald has steered Nile Empress to a maiden win at Yarmouth to snare a second win during his stint in England.  Read more »

Beirut makes it three-straight wins

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 5:12pm

Henry Dwyer will try to extend Beirut's late-season winning streak by targeting a Saturday city race after the mare made it three-straight wins at Sandown.  Read more »

Capitalist's relative scores at Canterbury

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 4:51pm

The horse the Snowdens initially thought was as good as Slipper winner Capitalist has shown his potential by cruising to a maiden victory at Canterbury.   Read more »

Hannah's Wish an emotional winner

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 4:31pm

A filly named for the late Hanna Ciobo, Hannah's Wish, has scored an emotional win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Jacquinot Bay after third-straight win

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 4:21pm

Jacquinot Bay will be out to cap his Winter Championship Series campaign in the Final at Fleminton having already won two heats of the series.  Read more »

Twin trainers chance for rare quinella

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 3:16pm

Trainer Emma Longmire is searching for her first city winner at Randwick on Saturday, but will have to defeat her twin sister's horse to achieve it.   Read more »

Arnold picks up ride on Tas Derby winner

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 2:12pm

Steven Arnold is looking forward to riding Jerilderie Letter for the first time in the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington.  Read more »

Prize money increased for Winter features

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:44pm

Three upcoming Listed races in Sydney have had prize money increases to $150,000.  Read more »

Weir sets early Group 1 target for Roll The Dice Racing’s Mahuta

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:39pm

Mahuta was one of many Darren Weir success stories this season and the leading trainer is looking to the Memsie Stakes as an early opportunity for Group 1 glory.  Read more »

Akavoroun out to win for Ciaron Maher

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:39pm

Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher will be looking to an old favourite to give him a winner in Brisbane this winter with Akavoroun to run at Doomben.  Read more »

Protectionist to target European Group One

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:06pm

Protectionist will be set fof the Group One Grosser Preis Berlin before a decision on a return to Australia for the Melbourne Cup which he won in 2014.  Read more »

Star sprinter Buffering in light work

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 12:02pm

Veteran sprinter Buffering has recovered from an injury suffered in Hong Kong and is back in light work with a view to a return to racing.  Read more »

Written Tycoon produces another impressive winner at Geelong

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:40am

Written Tycoon is the Champion 2YO sire for 2015-2016 and has enjoyed a ground breaking season that has made him the hottest stallion in Victoria, so when one of his offspring wins by eight lengths we like to know more.  Read more »

Seven for Pluck

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:37am

Vinery stallion Pluck (USA) sired his 7th first-crop winner with Happy Go Plucky at Cessnock's Jungle Juice Cup meeting on Tuesday.  Read more »

Spendthrift ‘Courts’ breeders in Victoria

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:35am

Spendthrift Farm’s shuttle stallions are in quarantine in Kentucky in readiness for their return flights to Victoria next month.  Read more »

Prussian Secret inquiry delayed

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:01am

Racing NSW steward have agreed to a request to delay an inquiry into the alleged drenching of Prussian Secret in 2013.  Read more »

Dartmouth among RV scout's spring targets

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 6:43am

Racing Victoria's Leigh Jordon will spend the next three weeks in Europe trying to attract top-class horses to Melbourne for the spring carnival.  Read more »

A Lotta Love set to back up at Flemington

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 5:53pm

Group-placed mare A Lotta Love is set to back up in the Leilani Series Final at Flemington after a fast-finishing win at Caulfield seven days earlier.  Read more »

Thompson denied 12th Jungle Juice Cup

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 5:06pm

Greg Ryan has won the Jungle Juice Cup aboard Ultima Chance to deny Robert Thompson a 12th victory in the race.  Read more »

Foxy Housewife to put spring plans on line

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 4:59pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has spring aspirations for Foxy Housewife if the two-year-old can back up a provincial win when she runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Lady Selkirk set to run in Silver Bowl

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 4:38pm

The Silver Bowl Series Final is the preference for connections of Lady Selkirk who also holds a nomination for the Rivette Series Final at Flemington.  Read more »

Rock On Zariz chases consecutive wins

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 3:55pm

Rock On Zariz will be out to carry the colours of a Doncaster winner to consecutive city wins when she runs at Canterbury on Wednesday.  Read more »

Warren hoping Awakenings can win again

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 2:57pm

Awakenings has narrowly won two provincial races since joining Jason Warren's stable and the trainer expects another good showing in town at Sandown.  Read more »

Dal Cielo to join the Kris Lees stable

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 1:40pm

New Zealand Group One winner Dal Cielo is to join the Kris Lees stable at Newcastle to further his career.  Read more »

Jockeys urged to seek help if depressed

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 1:19pm

The retirement of champion jockey Kieren Fallon because of mental health issues reinforces the need for assistance, jockeys' representatives say.  Read more »

All-weather training track for Hawkesbury

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 11:57am

Hawkesbury will be the first racecourse in NSW to install a synthetic training track.  Read more »

Paying more pays off!

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 8:52am

Proven Thoroughbreds’ strategy to up the quality of stock since last year has returned a great result with a winning debut by Sebring two-year-old ARGENT D’OR at Kembla Grange on Monday.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom to be rested this season

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 6:41am

Animal Kingdom will be rested in Kentucky and miss the upcoming Australian breeding season but will return to Arrowfield Stud next year.  Read more »

Champion jockey Kieren Fallon retires

Monday 4 July 2016, 8:05pm

Champion jockey Kieren Fallon's sudden retirement from riding has been brought on by previously undiagnosed depression a doctor says.  Read more »

Houlahan wants a spot on Racing Vic board

Monday 4 July 2016, 6:07pm

Trainer Fran Houlahan will end her 37-year training career at the end of the season, but says she has more to offer racing.  Read more »

New rule for foal and owner registration

Monday 4 July 2016, 6:05pm

Racing Australia has confirmed it will introduce rules governing the registration of foals and their owners.  Read more »

Stokes to test Captain Duffy in Melbourne

Monday 4 July 2016, 5:50pm

Adelaide trainer Phillip Stokes believes the Taj Rossi Series Final at Flemington is the right race to test two-year-old Captain Duffy in Melbourne.  Read more »

Moruya Mathie relishing first city runner

Monday 4 July 2016, 5:20pm

Moruya trainer Wade Mathie will have his first city runner when Tipta Tantivy runs in the Highway Handicap at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Almost 150 nominations for Finals Day

Monday 4 July 2016, 5:02pm

The Winter Championship Series Final is one of four Listed races on 'Finals Day' at Flemington, with the meeting a highlight of winter racing in Victoria.  Read more »

Back-up no problem for Wine 'N' Dine

Monday 4 July 2016, 4:39pm

Wine 'N' Dine is a racehorse who loves racing and the last-start Rosehill winner has been entered for the fourth successive Saturday meeting.  Read more »

Begg to saddle up runners at Geelong

Monday 4 July 2016, 2:43pm

Grahame Begg's first runners since relocating to Victoria and rejoining the training ranks will come at a Geelong synthetic track meeting.  Read more »

Thompson aiming at 12th Jungle Juice

Monday 4 July 2016, 1:52pm

Robert Thompson will be out to win his 12th Jungle Juice Cup when he climbs aboard Three Sheets for his friend, trainer Jeremy Sylvester.  Read more »

Michelle Payne shows off massive scar

Monday 4 July 2016, 1:21pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is sporting a large scar following surgery to repair a torn pancreas she suffered in a race fall.  Read more »

Durban July Acquired By The Conglomerate

Monday 4 July 2016, 9:43am

Inglis graduate The Conglomerate has stormed to victory to claim South Africa’s premier race, the Group 1 Durban July over 2200m at Greyville.  Read more »

Protectionist wins G2 race in Hamburg

Monday 4 July 2016, 6:37am

Protectionist's comeback has continued with the 2014 Melbourne Cup winner taking out the Group Two Grosser Hansa-Preis at Hamburg.  Read more »

Flower and Ryan looking to US for yearling

Sunday 3 July 2016, 5:58pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan and owner Damion Flower are hoping to find a potential stallion at a prestigious United States sale.  Read more »

Australian-bred wins Durban July

Sunday 3 July 2016, 4:57pm

Lonhro has sired his eighth Group One winner with The Conglomerate taking out South Africa's premier race, the Durban July.  Read more »

Winter Final the preference for Iggimacool

Sunday 3 July 2016, 4:42pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon is set to have chances in a number of the races at Flemington, including last-start winners Iggimacool and Odyssey Moon.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle to target Moir Stakes

Sunday 3 July 2016, 3:55pm

Joe Pride will prepare last year's runner-up Ball Of Muscle for a first-up tilt at the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Doubts about whether Maurus can stay

Sunday 3 July 2016, 3:27pm

Doubts have arisen about the staying ability of Maurus after his suprise defeat as odd-on favourite in the Caloundra Cup.  Read more »

Thames Court Brideoake's best spring hope

Sunday 3 July 2016, 2:07pm

Trainer David Brideoake is hoping Thames Court can make her mark in some mares' races during the spring after the retirement of stablemate Griante.  Read more »

Innocent taking Bennett to another level

Sunday 3 July 2016, 1:58pm

Greg Bennett is still formulating Group One plans for Clearly Innocent in the hope he can measure up to a race like the Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Dittman makes great start to senior ranks

Sunday 3 July 2016, 11:53am

Luke Dittman has made a winning start to his career as a senior rider and is lookking to keep the momentum going.  Read more »

Hawkbill wins Eclipse Stakes for Godolphin

Sunday 3 July 2016, 11:05am

Godolphin colt Hawkbill has upset The Gurkha to win the Group One Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

Parnham, Thompson suspended at Caulfield

Saturday 2 July 2016, 6:02pm

Chris Parnham and apprentice Ben Thompson have been suspended on careless-riding charges at Caulfield.  Read more »

Suboric Rosehill victory costly for Bell

Saturday 2 July 2016, 5:21pm

Mitchell Bell has celebrated a rare metropolitan win, but has been suspended for an incident past the winning post.  Read more »

Ocean Embers returns a winner at Caulfield

Saturday 2 July 2016, 4:56pm

Ocean Embers showed talent in her first preparation and the filly has resumed after throat surgery with a fast-finishing win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Amexed springs surprise in Caloundra Cup

Saturday 2 July 2016, 4:45pm

The Tony Gollan-trained Amexed has confirmed he is back to his best form, winning the Caloundra Cup from Jumbo Prince and All Clear.  Read more »

Flamboyer wins Listed Glasshouse Handicap

Saturday 2 July 2016, 4:15pm

Flamboyer has made all the running to beat Saluter and Stratum Star in the Listed Glasshouse Handicap at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Ninth Legion gives Robl Civic Stakes win

Saturday 2 July 2016, 4:04pm

Trainer Peter Robl has celebrated a Civic Stakes win with Ninth Legion, a horse he rode to victory in the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Browne shows the way in Group 3 Guineas

Saturday 2 July 2016, 3:40pm

Damian Browne's outstanding strike rate at the Sunshine Coast has been enhanced with Melbourne colt Tivaci claiming a Group Three win.  Read more »

Dylan Dunn focused on apprentices' title

Saturday 2 July 2016, 3:26pm

Dylan Dunn has ridden a winning double at Caulfield to take his lead in the apprentices' premiership in Melbourne to four wins over Michael Dee.  Read more »

Happy Event wins Bruce McLachlan Memorial

Saturday 2 July 2016, 2:28pm

The John Zielke-trained Happy Event is on her way to Melbourne after winning the Bruce McLachlan Memorial at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Tuchanchoo gets stakes win at second try

Saturday 2 July 2016, 2:15pm

Christian Reith has kept Tucanchoo in his comfort zone to win the Winter Cup at Rosehill in a race in which tactics were confused.  Read more »

In-form Longeron wins at Caulfield

Saturday 2 July 2016, 1:33pm

Six-year-old Longeron has made it back-to-back city wins with victory at Caulfield and jockey Dwayne Dunn believes the gelding has never raced better.  Read more »

Yu Long Sheng Hui keeps unbeaten record

Saturday 2 July 2016, 12:57pm

Mick Price will aim Yu Long Sheng Hui at the spring carnival after the colt remained unbeaten with a first city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cavanough move pays immediate dividends

Saturday 2 July 2016, 12:38pm

Brett Cavanough's decision to set up a a temporary stable in Queensland has paid off with The Monstar winning at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Awoke comes alive as new-season prospect

Saturday 2 July 2016, 12:07pm

Awoke has beaten her Chris Waller-trained stablemate Foxplay at Rosehill with both fillies to be set on a spring path.  Read more »

Strong hand for Waller at Rosehill

Friday 1 July 2016, 4:11pm

As the end of the season approaches, premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will have a mixture of veterans and potential stars at Rosehill.  Read more »

Alisha Taylor gets stakes chance at Coast

Friday 1 July 2016, 4:00pm

Alisha Taylor gets a rare opportunity at a stakes win aboard the Peter and Will Hulbert-trained Mischievous Dancer at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Self Sense back in town after injury

Friday 1 July 2016, 3:29pm

Listed-winner Self Sense will be chasing his first win since returning from a tendon injury when he steps up to 2000m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bike ride to raise money for Jockeys Trust

Friday 1 July 2016, 2:10pm

Cycling For Simone, a 3000km ride from Streaky Bay to Darwin, will honour late jockey Simone Montgomerie and benefit the National Jockeys Trust.  Read more »

1600m-test for Perfect Dare at Caloundra

Friday 1 July 2016, 1:00pm

Trainer Matt Dunn will test Perfect Dare over 1600 metres at the Sunshine Coast in the hope it will open up his future options.  Read more »