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MVRC to explore a night-time Cox Plate

Monday 20 April 2020, 2:13pm

Running the 100th Cox Plate at The Valley under lights is one option the Moonee Valley Racing Club committee will explore.  Read more »

Te Akau looking to Australian spring

Monday 20 April 2020, 1:59pm

Te Akau Racing will have a strong team for the Australian spring but principal David Ellis says he is not looking for a permanent base across the Tasman.  Read more »

Vega One to begin Stradbroke build-up

Monday 20 April 2020, 1:02pm

Talented Vega One will take his first step to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap when he runs at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Britain making plans for racing return

Monday 20 April 2020, 11:35am

Arena Racing Company tracks could be at the forefront of a return to racing in Britain when the time comes for the sport to resume.  Read more »

Majority of Darley's stud fees reduced

Monday 20 April 2020, 7:55am

The majority of Darley Stud's services fees have been reduced for the next breeding season as uncertainty continues regarding COVID-19.  Read more »

Archie Alexander to train Young Rascal

Sunday 19 April 2020, 6:38pm

Manion Cup winner Young Rascal will remain in Australia and be trained by Archie Alexander, with OTI Racing securing a 50 per cent interest in the stayer.  Read more »

Group One winners over Sydney carnival

Sunday 19 April 2020, 6:17pm

Group One winners over the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Sydney carnival ends at Randwick

Sunday 19 April 2020, 6:16pm

The Sydney autumn carnival has ended after an extraordinary few weeks when every other sport closed down.  Read more »

Bosson considering Australian move

Sunday 19 April 2020, 4:33pm

Leading New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson will consider a move to Australia with racing and training across the Tasman in indefinite lockdown.  Read more »

McEvoy happy with Sunlight's Irwin return

Sunday 19 April 2020, 3:21pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy says Sunlight has come through the Irwin Stakes well and he expects her to be spot-on for the Group One Robert Sangster Stakes.  Read more »

Caulfield Guineas the aim for Glenfiddich

Sunday 19 April 2020, 1:11pm

Champagne Stakes runner-up Glenfiddich will be spelled with trainer Robbie Griffiths eyeing spring riches including the Group One Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Stable fined over shockwave therapy mix-up

Sunday 19 April 2020, 12:35pm

Training partners Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have been fined for using shockwave therapy on a horse too close to race day.  Read more »

Scathing looms as winter hopeful

Sunday 19 April 2020, 12:12pm

The talented Scathing has emerged as yet another three-year-old winter hopeful for trainer Chris Munce with a Doomben win.  Read more »

Oju Chosan wins fifth Nakayama Grand Jump

Sunday 19 April 2020, 11:09am

Oju Chosan has won the rich Makayama Grand Jump for a record fifth-straight time.  Read more »

Baylee Nothdurft outed twice in two days

Sunday 19 April 2020, 8:49am

Leading Brisbane jockey Baylee Nothdurft is facing a disrupted start to winter racing after being suspended twice in recent days.  Read more »

Derby in July in plans for England

Sunday 19 April 2020, 8:02am

The British Horseracing Authority has plans to run the Classic races in different time slots when the sport resumes.  Read more »

Florent gives Noonan team a Caulfield win

Saturday 18 April 2020, 6:17pm

Trainer Tony Noonan has combined with his jockey son Jake to take out the $427,500 VOBIS Sires Guineas at Caulfield with Florent.  Read more »

Ranier beats Phaistos in thrilling finish

Saturday 18 April 2020, 6:16pm

Stakes winner Ranier has raced to a first-up win at Randwick, upsetting his stablemate Phaistos in a thrilling finish over 1400m.  Read more »

Bosson, Berry fined for overuse of whip

Saturday 18 April 2020, 5:55pm

Top jockeys Opie Bosson and Tommy Berry have each been fined for overuse of the whip in the Group One All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Pierata bows out with a close G1 second

Saturday 18 April 2020, 5:34pm

Pierata has been narrowly denied a fairytale farewell in the All Aged Stakes, his final start before he heads to stud.  Read more »

Berry rebounds to make a Mark on Greyworm

Saturday 18 April 2020, 5:32pm

Tough gelding Greyworm has defied the Hall Mark Stakes field to lead throughout, relegating two Group One winners to the minor placings.  Read more »

William Thomas charges home in Bel Esprit

Saturday 18 April 2020, 4:49pm

William Thomas has staged a last-to-first performance to win the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Khoekhoe land rich prize in The Showdown

Saturday 18 April 2020, 4:20pm

Khoekhoe has backed up a fast-finishing surprise win at Echuca to claim a bigger prize, taking out the $855,000 The Showdown at Caulfield.  Read more »

Life Less Ordinary takes out G3 JRA Plate

Saturday 18 April 2020, 4:15pm

The Chris Waller-trained Life Less Ordinary has overhauled Greysful Glamour to win the Japan Racing Association Plate at Randwick, with Shared Ambition third.  Read more »

Gytrash defeats Sunlight in Irwin Stakes

Saturday 18 April 2020, 4:12pm

Gytrash has beaten Sunlight to win the Group Three Irwin Stakes at Morphettville in Adelaide as the South Australian carnival steps up a notch.  Read more »

Old tactics lead to new win for Sabkhat

Saturday 18 April 2020, 4:10pm

A decision to revert to leading with veteran Sabkhat has allowed the gelding score an upset won at Doomben.  Read more »

Tofane takes out Group One All Aged Stakes

Saturday 18 April 2020, 3:48pm

Tofane has won the Group One All Aged Stakes, nosing out the 2019 winner Pierata in the weight-for-age race at Randwick.  Read more »

So Si Bon bounces back in VOBIS Gold Mile

Saturday 18 April 2020, 3:19pm

So Si Bon did not let favourite backers down taking out the VOBIS Gold Mile at Caulfield under a perfect ride from Mark Zahra.  Read more »

Kinane wins Frank Packer Plate for Waller

Saturday 18 April 2020, 3:14pm

Up-and-comer Kinane has backed up a Wyong maiden win with victory in the Group Three Frank Packer Plate at Randwick.  Read more »

Sentimentalist gives Pegus city success

Saturday 18 April 2020, 2:48pm

Former jockey Mark Pegus is starting to make his mark in the training ranks with Sentimentalist winning the VOBIS Gold Heath at Caulfield.  Read more »

Rubisaki wins again in Group 3 at Randwick

Saturday 18 April 2020, 2:37pm

Three-year-old filly Rubisaki has made it six straight wins this season with a determined victory in the Group Three JHB Carr Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

King's Legacy wins Gr 1 Champagne Stakes

Saturday 18 April 2020, 2:27pm

King's Legacy has claimed his second Group One win of the Sydney autumn to give new owners Coolmore Stud an immediate return on their investment.  Read more »

Vainstream breaks city duck at Caulfield

Saturday 18 April 2020, 2:16pm

Vainstream has run up to his recent good form in black-type company taking out the VOBIS Gold Sprint at Caulfield.  Read more »

Dunn lands milestone Sydney win with Snitz

Saturday 18 April 2020, 1:42pm

Jockey Nash Rawiller's confidence in Snitz has been rewarded with the country-trained gelding scoring a dominant first-up win at Randwick.  Read more »

Gollan makes right decisions with Starosa

Saturday 18 April 2020, 1:38pm

Trainer Tony Gollan made two key decisions that helped filly Starosa score an upset win at Doomben.  Read more »

Fender wins as Highway Handicaps return

Saturday 18 April 2020, 1:33pm

The Brett Cavanough-trained Fender has kept his winning record intact with victory in the Highway Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Maddy Wishart shows maturity in Epic ride

Saturday 18 April 2020, 12:41pm

Claiming apprentice Maddy Wishart has produced a clever front-running ride to steer Boom Boom Epic to a win at Doomben.  Read more »

Vic jockeys in green light for jumpouts

Saturday 18 April 2020, 12:36pm

Having been segregated from other jockeys in Victoria, Racing Victoria will allow a group of 21 jockeys to resume riding jumpouts to help build their fitness.  Read more »

Ex-Swans manager kicks a goal at Doomben

Saturday 18 April 2020, 12:32pm

Former Sydney Swans AFL manager Ron Thomas has tasted success in racing with City Smart winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Jamie Spencer suffers hip injury in fall

Saturday 18 April 2020, 7:16am

Jamie Spencer is waiting to hear whether he will require surgery on a hip injury sustained in a gallops fall.  Read more »

Trainer Mark Johnston positive to COVID-19

Saturday 18 April 2020, 6:48am

British trainer Mark Johnston has revealed he is isolating after contracting coronavirus.  Read more »

Melbourne riders driving to SA quarantine

Friday 17 April 2020, 6:11pm

John Allen, Ethan Brown, Dean Holland and Zac Spain are about to start two weeks quarantine ahead of riding in Group One races during the Adelaide carnival.  Read more »

Team Edmonds equal training record

Friday 17 April 2020, 5:59pm

The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership has equalled the Queensland metropolitan record with five winners at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Top Sydney hoops likely to winter at home

Friday 17 April 2020, 5:11pm

Leading Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman and Tim Clark say they are likely to bypass this year's Brisbane winter carnival and stay riding closer to home.  Read more »

Cumani Declares War on Gold Heath

Friday 17 April 2020, 4:47pm

Matt Cumani has Declares War engaged in the VOBIS Gold Heath at Caulfield, a race the trainer has had in his sights for some time.  Read more »

St Covet's Spirit to improve for Bell run

Friday 17 April 2020, 4:25pm

Trainer Jason Coyle believes St Covet's Spirit will be improved from the P J Bell Stakes heading into the J H B Carr Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Fleet Review a test for young trainer

Friday 17 April 2020, 3:48pm

Former Aidan O'Brien-trained sprinter Fleet Review will have his second Australian start for Alexander Rae when he runs in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Godolphin trio poised to make their Mark

Friday 17 April 2020, 3:13pm

Godolphin has a stranglehold on the Group Three Hall Mark Stakes as their three runners jostle for popularity in the last feature race of the Sydney autumn.  Read more »

Technology keeps Griffiths informed on 2YO

Friday 17 April 2020, 2:49pm

COVID-19 restrictions have not allowed Robbie Griffiths to watch Champagne Stakes contender Glenfiddich closely and he has relied on technology for updates.  Read more »

Clark in Lane for more stakes success

Friday 17 April 2020, 2:28pm

In-form jockey Tim Clark is in line to post a stakes win for the seventh week in succession with four rides in black-type races at Randwick.  Read more »

Trainer dares to dream of Showdown result

Friday 17 April 2020, 2:12pm

The big prize money on offer in The Showdown at Caulfield has caught the attention of Michael Mehegan who will be represented Miss Inbetween.  Read more »

Thinker to be quick in Packer Plate

Friday 17 April 2020, 12:07pm

Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker will be out to end an already successful campaign with victory in the Frank Packer Plate.  Read more »

Lees is not giving up on import Danceteria

Friday 17 April 2020, 10:43am

Danceteria is yet to recapture his best European form but trainer Kris Lees is hoping a recent performance can help reignite the import's career.  Read more »

Neville Stewart on a winning break

Friday 17 April 2020, 10:26am

Grafton trainer Neville Stewart is reaping dividends from his decision to relocate to Queensland on a short-term basis with the promising Broken Hero.  Read more »

Uncomplicated looms as winter hopeful

Friday 17 April 2020, 10:19am

Uncomplicated can stamp herself as a contender for winter feature races if she can back up her debut win.  Read more »

BHA defends holding Cheltenham festival

Friday 17 April 2020, 9:34am

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust has defended the decision to hold the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

G1 winner and top sire Shamardal dies

Friday 17 April 2020, 6:55am

Multiple Group One winner and renowned stallion Shamardal has died at the age of 18 after some recent health issues.  Read more »

Dual Everest winner Redzel retired

Thursday 16 April 2020, 7:03pm

Star sprinter Redzel has been retired with his last race yielding a third in the Group One TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Rubisaki poised to cap season at Randwick

Thursday 16 April 2020, 5:36pm

Three-year-old filly Rubisaki is on target to chase her sixth straight win this season in the Group Three JHB Carr Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Ideas Man to undergo check before Showdown

Thursday 16 April 2020, 4:21pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Ideas Man needs to pass a Racing Victoria vet check before running in The Showdown.  Read more »

Packer Plate start looms for Get The Idea

Thursday 16 April 2020, 3:34pm

Lightly raced Get The Idea is set to run in the Group Three Frank Packer Plate after missing a planned start in the Australian Derby two weeks earlier.  Read more »

White Moss to back up again in G1 All Aged

Thursday 16 April 2020, 3:29pm

Last-start Sapphire Stakes winner White Moss is scheduled to run for the third consecutive weekend in the Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Nichols happy to get Oliver back on Dancer

Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:57pm

After an unsuccessful trip to Adelaide for a first-up assignment, Tahitian Dancer runs at Caulfield where her trainer Shane Nichols is expecting better.  Read more »

Time almost up for Group 1-winning mare

Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:54pm

Trainer Kris Lees has scratched two horses from the Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick but still holds a strong hand with Group One winners In Her Time and Le Romain.  Read more »

Champagne Stakes facts and figures

Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:38pm

What you need to know about the Group One Champagne Stakes for two-year-olds at Randwick  Read more »

A look at the Group One All Aged Stakes

Thursday 16 April 2020, 2:03pm

What you need to know about the weight-for-age Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Benfica Princess after first open victory

Thursday 16 April 2020, 12:45pm

Consistent mare Benfica Princess is chasing her first open company win in the Might And Power Handicap at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

King can grant Bowman juvenile clean sweep

Thursday 16 April 2020, 12:38pm

A victory aboard King's Legacy in the Champagne Stakes would deliver star jockey Hugh Bowman his first clean sweep of the two-year-old triple crown.  Read more »

Doomben to dictate Gollan's winter plans

Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:51am

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will use the Doomben meeting to start planning winter campaigns for some of his top horses.  Read more »

Griffiths hopes to flex muscle in Showdown

Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:45am

Robbie Griffiths has Cornucopia safely in The Showdown at Caulfield but is hoping for some scratchings to have multiple representation in the $855,000 race.  Read more »

Away Game scheduled to run in Adelaide G1

Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:37am

Star two-year-old Away Game is scheduled to take on the older fillies and mares in the Group One Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide with Dean Holland to ride.  Read more »

Coronavirus protocols stretch bush stable

Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:32am

Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn will need all of his logistical skills when he has runners at up to eight tracks over four days.  Read more »

Coastal Prince gets open company chance

Thursday 16 April 2020, 11:04am

Coastal Prince's liking for 1600m races at Doomben has given him a chance to contest an open company handicap.  Read more »

Exceedance retired to stand at Vinery

Thursday 16 April 2020, 7:40am

Group One winner Exceedance will not race again and will stand at Vinery Stud in the spring.  Read more »

Return to British racing to remain on hold

Thursday 16 April 2020, 7:20am

Racing will remain on hold beyond after the British Horseracing Authority extended its suspension on meetings in Britain.  Read more »

Hopes high for resumption of French racing

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 7:08pm

French horse racing officials are in talks with the government to stage meetings meeting closed doors in the near future.  Read more »

Listed race on radar for 2YO Panna Cotta

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 5:25pm

Trainer Mark Newnham has pinpointed a Listed race as the likely next step for two-year-old Panna Cotta after the filly's maiden win on the Kensington track.  Read more »

Eduardo set for return outing at Caulfield

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 4:20pm

Trainer Sarah Zschoke is confident Eduardo, who returns in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield, has overcome his ailments that cut short a spring campaign.  Read more »

Holyfield set for Group 1 Champagne Stakes

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 4:07pm

Holyfield is among a host of stakes-winning two-year-olds from the Ciaron Maher Racing stable and will try to become a Group One winner in the Champagne Stakes.  Read more »

No luck for Cumani with Showdown barriers

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 4:01pm

Matt Cumani will saddle two runners in the $855,000 The Showdown at Caulfield, Khoekhoe and Coup De Tonnerre who filled the quinella at Echuca recently.  Read more »

Marquand fined $2000 for protocol breach

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 3:57pm

Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand has been fined for breaching the strict protocols surrounding the conduct of race meetings during the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Robbie Fradd lands Sunshine Coast double

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 3:43pm

Veteran jockey Robbie Fradd made a quick trip to ride a double on his only two rides for the day at the Sunshine Coast  Read more »

Dreamforce chases second Group One victory

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 1:39pm

Group One George Ryder Stakes winner Dreamforce will be chasing his second straight elite-level victory when he runs in the All Aged Stakes over 1400m.  Read more »

Internationals long odds for spring: RV

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 1:01pm

Racing Victoria international scout Paul Bloodworth is optimistic some overseas horses will compete at the spring carnival but he admits it is a long shot.  Read more »

Ageless Brocson set to continue top form

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 12:45pm

Nine-year-old gelding Brocson has found a new lease on life as a stayer and is among the top chances in the 2200m race at Doomben.  Read more »

Star Edmonds fillies to stay at Gold Coast

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 11:21am

The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership will keep Vanna Girl and Vivid Fortress for the Gold Coast instead of sending them to Sydney.  Read more »

Full field for All Aged Stakes at Randwick

Wednesday 15 April 2020, 10:19am

A full field including last year's winner Pierata has been declared for the Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Gone Bye set for G3 Frank Packer Plate

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 6:37pm

Lightly raced Gone Bye will step up in class and distance in the Frank Packer Plate against a field expected to include Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker.  Read more »

VOBIS Sires Guineas attracts 29 entries

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 6:31pm

Group-winning filly Moonlight Maid headlines 29 nominations for the VOBIS Sires Guineas for three-year-olds at Caulfield.  Read more »

Newnham plans Showdown in Melbourne

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 5:20pm

Sydney trainer Mark Newnham plans to send Write On to Melbourne for The Showdown if the colt draws well for the rich race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Alligator's Millions B sample positive

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 4:45pm

The B sample taken from Alligator Blood's Magic Millions win has also shown an irregularity to altrenogest meaning connections now face an inquiry.  Read more »

Blinkers for Brandenburg in WFA All Aged

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 3:03pm

Three-year-old Brandenburg will run in the Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick with trainer John Sargent to apply blinkers to the colt.  Read more »

Tony Pike still has one Sydney option

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 1:38pm

New Zealand trainer Tony Pike has put an end to The Bostonian's Sydney autumn but will still have a G1 runner with Not An Option in the Champagne Stakes.  Read more »

Eagle Farm to have slightly longer hiatus

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 1:08pm

Eagle Farm racecourse will have a slightly longer respite from racing than expected.  Read more »

Saudi prize money withheld over court case

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 7:00am

The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia is withholding prize money for the $20 million Saudi Cup, after trainer Jason Servis was indicted in the United States.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy suspended at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 14 April 2020, 6:46am

Leading jockey Kerrin McEvoy has been suspended at Warwick Farm for failing to ride a horse out to the finish line.  Read more »

Two on the trot for Jack Regan at Sandown

Monday 13 April 2020, 6:59pm

Jack Regan has finally found form in Australia bringing up a second Sandown win.  Read more »

King's Legacy headlines Champagne entries

Monday 13 April 2020, 6:06pm

Last-start Group One winner King's Legacy headlines the nominations for the Champagne Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Tofane gets another G1 chance in All Aged

Monday 13 April 2020, 5:41pm

Four-year-old mare Tofane gets another chance to claim her first Group One win when she steps to 1400m for the first time in the All Aged Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Cummings unsure of Colette's spring plans

Monday 13 April 2020, 5:16pm

Australian Oaks winner Colette is among the early favourites for this spring's Caulfield Cup but trainer James Cummings warns she may not be a contender.  Read more »