News

Vet charged over banned drug in stable

Friday 10 June 2016, 6:37am

The detection of a prohibited substance following a stable inspection has led to Racing Victoria stewards laying charges against a vet.  Read more »

A look at the Queensland Oaks

Thursday 9 June 2016, 6:03pm

Here's a look at some facts and figures about the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Queensland Derby facts that matter

Thursday 9 June 2016, 5:40pm

Here's a look at the history of the Queensland Derby to be run on Saturday at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

International invitations for Cox Plate

Thursday 9 June 2016, 5:24pm

Moonee Valley has issued Cox Plate invitations to horses from Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong and Ireland.  Read more »

Weather to determine where Qadir runs

Thursday 9 June 2016, 3:54pm

A run for Qadir at either Flemington or Morphettville Parks will be made on the better weather forecast.  Read more »

Tom Sadler cops three-week suspension

Thursday 9 June 2016, 3:18pm

Apprentice jockey Tom Sadler has copped a three-week suspension by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Waller cautious about Stayer's Cup pair

Thursday 9 June 2016, 2:59pm

Chris Waller is hopeful more than confident about his runners in the Stayer's Cup at Randwick over the testing 3200 metres.  Read more »

Forster set for bumper day at Eagle Farm

Thursday 9 June 2016, 2:47pm

Local trainer Desleigh Forster is bracing for a big day at Eagle Farm with certain starters in the Queensland Derby and Queensland Guineas.  Read more »

Eagle Way set for big Australian farewell

Thursday 9 June 2016, 2:13pm

The Bryan Guy-trained Eagle Way will have his final run in Australia in the Queensland Derby before heading to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Two Blue over the odds: Buchanan

Thursday 9 June 2016, 1:46pm

Two Blue's trainer Kristen Buchanan says the mare is well and truly over the odds in Saturday's Stradbroke Hcp at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Homebody Straturbo relishes a trip away

Thursday 9 June 2016, 12:43pm

Straturbo will be making a fifth interstate trip in a seven run campaign when he contests the Jezabeel Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Change could suit Miss Cover Girl

Thursday 9 June 2016, 11:47am

Brisbane's wet weather has forced a change of plans for Miss Cover Girl who lines up in the QTC Cup at Eagle Farm this weekend.  Read more »

Longer break for Ben Allen with injury

Thursday 9 June 2016, 11:05am

After breaking into metropolitan ranks in recent months apprentice Ben Allen will have an extended stay on the sidelines with injury.  Read more »

Exaggerator favourite for Belmont

Thursday 9 June 2016, 8:39am

Exaggerator will start from barrier 11 in his attempt to add the Belmont Stakes to his Preakness Stakes win.  Read more »

Frankel filly Fair Eva wins for breeder

Thursday 9 June 2016, 6:51am

Fair Eva has continued the great start to Frankel's breeding career, giving the champion horse his third winner from four starters.  Read more »

Craig Williams has full Flemington book

Thursday 9 June 2016, 6:45am

With Dwayne Dunn riding in Brisbane Craig Williams has the chance to eat into his Melbourne jockeys' premiership lead at Flemington.  Read more »

Sarah Moody to face RAD Board over tweet

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 5:57pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear charges laid by Racing Victoria stewards against Sarah Moody for alleged offensive tweet.  Read more »

Racing Australia and breeders in fight

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 5:15pm

Thoroughbred breeders are concerned that Racing Australia can implement new rules without any input from the breeding industry.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman back in style at Canterbury

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 4:51pm

Globe-trotting jockey Hugh Bowman has made a welcome return to the Sydney winner's circle at a low-key Canterbury meeting.  Read more »

Taylor forced to jump off horse at Doomben

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 4:45pm

Jason Taylor has been forced to jump off his mount Vitervo Star at Doomben.  Read more »

Flemington battle for Lindsay Park trio

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 4:02pm

Jacquinot Bay is rated the best chance of the Lindsay Park runners in the Rod Johnson Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Deja vu for Taylor ahead of Stradbroke

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 3:22pm

Jason Taylor has the ride on Takedown in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.  Read more »

Palazzo a definite June Stakes runner

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 3:14pm

Trainer Matthew Smith will keep Palazzo Pubblico in Sydney for the June Stakes but has not ruled out another trip to the Brisbane winter carnival.  Read more »

Review into jumps deaths at Ellerslie

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 2:22pm

A review has been launched after three horses died in jumps races at Ellerslie this week with an animal advocacy group wanting the sport banned.   Read more »

Executed scores at Doomben for Johnston

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 1:50pm

Executed has given rookie trainer Krystle Johnston her first stakes victory with a win at Doomben in the Lightning Handicap.  Read more »

Michelle Payne keen on race riding return

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 12:36pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been discharged from a Melbourne hospital after pancreatic surgery following a race fall.  Read more »

Azkadellia draws barrier 5 for Stradbroke

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 10:17am

Favourite Azkadellia will start from barrier five of 18 in the $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Big Day for Grand Syndicates

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 9:27am

It was huge day for the owners of Gee Whizzer and Grand Syndicates, as their John Price trained son of Written Tycoon easily accounted for his opposition at Geelong, and in the process took Grand Syndicates' prizemoney tally past the magic $1,000,000 mark!  Read more »

One to Watch – France

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 9:12am

Thanks to a couple of seasons of shuttling to Kentucky for Darley, champion Australian racehorse and sire Lonhro has had winners all over the world and a debut juvenile winner at Saint-Cloud in France overnight caught our eye as he is bred on the same cross as Golden Slipper winner Pierro.  Read more »

Tommy Berry returns to Sydney racing

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 6:35am

Tommy Berry will make his reutrn to Sydney racing after a successful stint in Asia which included a Group One victory on Chautauqua.  Read more »

Hayes wants synthetic track in NE Vic

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 6:17am

Rain has forced the rescheduling of a race meeting at Wangaratta to Wodonga, prompting calls for a synthetic track in the region.  Read more »

Oaks delay no problem for Smerdon pair

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 5:12pm

Dwayne Dunn has taken the ride on Dulverton in the Queensland Oaks with Mark Zahra on the suspended list.  Read more »

Listed Daybreak Lover rescheduled

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 4:40pm

The Listed Daybreak Lover sprint has been saved from the Eagle Farm wash-out and re-programmed for the final day of the winter carnival.  Read more »

Rosie Myers eyeing Brisbane Cup

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 4:08pm

New Zealand stayer Benzini is primed for the Brisbane Cup with his jockey Rosie Myers keeping a close eye on him in the lead-up.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup tour launched in Ballarat

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 4:01pm

Darren Weir and Stevie Payne have helped launch the 14th tour of the Melbourne Cup around Australia and New Zealand.  Read more »

Weather to have a say on Whistle Baby run

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 3:35pm

Whether Whistle Baby runs at Swan Hill or Flemington will be left up to the weather and the state of the track.  Read more »

Trainer eyeing Grafton return for Braces

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 2:06pm

Trainer Greg Hickman is looking to Braces to improve at Canterbury ahead of a return trip to the Grafton carnival.  Read more »

Kaepernick looking likely for Stradbroke

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 12:04pm

The Hawkes stable is warming to running Kaepernick in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap in preference to the QTC Cup on the Eagle Farm program.  Read more »

Vic cobalt samples to be re-analysed

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 9:41am

Victoria's chief steward Terry Bailey says he is happy to have cobalt samples re-tested to remove any doubt about their validity.  Read more »

Winona Costin recovering from leg injury

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 9:26am

Apprentice Winona Costin remains in hospital after surgery on a leg wound she suffered in a fall at trackwork.  Read more »

Return runner close for Tony Vasil

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 7:14am

Tony Vasil has nominated General Truce for two upcoming races as he embarks on a return to his training career.  Read more »

Joseph O'Brien off to a winning start

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 7:10am

Joseph O'Brien is off to a flying start to his training career with four winners from his first seven runners.  Read more »

Triple Group One winner Ortensia dies

Monday 6 June 2016, 6:36pm

Globetrotting mare Ortensia, the winner of Group One races on three continents, has died at the age of 10.  Read more »

Artlee gains a run in Stradbroke Hcp

Monday 6 June 2016, 6:18pm

NSW country-trained gelding Artlee is guaranteed a Stradbroke Handicap start with Mitchell Bell to be reunited with the sprinter.  Read more »

Aussies combine for G1 Singapore win

Monday 6 June 2016, 5:47pm

Former Australian trainer Cliff Brown has collected his third Singapore Group One win for the year with Glen Boss riding Laughing Gravy in the QEII Cup.  Read more »

Perry says it would be nice to win again

Monday 6 June 2016, 5:18pm

Wouldnt It Be Nice will get conditions to suit as he steps out in defence of the Listed June Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

In-form 3yo makes city debut at Flemington

Monday 6 June 2016, 5:01pm

As John Moloney makes steady improvement from a broken leg he's hopeful Penny Shares can step up to city grade at Flemington.  Read more »

Vic trainer outed on peptide charges

Monday 6 June 2016, 3:56pm

Paul Jones has been disqualified for administration and possession of an unregistered product containing a synthetic peptide.  Read more »

Waller duo ready to join Qld Derby team

Monday 6 June 2016, 3:41pm

Chirs Waller confirms four runners for the Queensland Derby with Encosta Line and Rodrico ready to travel from Sydney.  Read more »

Baker's Sebrina proves the success of the GetRacing.com.au platform

Monday 6 June 2016, 2:57pm

GetRacing.com.au continues to prove it's success with connecting potential owners to syndicators and trainers!   Read more »

Jockey Kent Desormeaux in rehab

Monday 6 June 2016, 2:00pm

Exaggerator's jockey Kent Desormeaux is undergoing treatment in an alcohol rehabilitation facility but expects to ride the colt in the Belmont Stakes.  Read more »

Mackinnon Stakes no longer a Cup lead-up

Monday 6 June 2016, 8:58am

The Victoria Racing Club has switched the dates of two Group One races in a shake up of it's Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Joseph O'Brien begins training career

Monday 6 June 2016, 7:20am

Joseph O'Brien, the 23-year-old son of champion Irish trainer Aidan, begins his own training career with seven runners at two meetings.  Read more »

Protectionist wins German comeback

Monday 6 June 2016, 6:53am

The 2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist has made a winning return from injury in Germany, claiming a 2000m-race at Dusseldorf.  Read more »

Rawiller puts Real Love to the test

Sunday 5 June 2016, 5:07pm

Leading Brisbane Cup contender Real Love has had a race day gallop at the Sunshine Coast accompanied by Qld Derby favourite Howard Be The Name.  Read more »

Time for whip rule review : O'Keeffe

Sunday 5 June 2016, 4:07pm

Victorian Jockeys Association chief executive Des O'Keffe has called on Racing Australia to revisit the five-strike whip rule.  Read more »

Cox Plate ambitions for Yankee Rose

Sunday 5 June 2016, 3:26pm

Trainer David Vandyke is already looking for a lightweight rider for Group One winner Yankee Rose in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Oaks winning filly showing improvement

Sunday 5 June 2016, 12:56pm

The source of an illness which has struck down Group One winner Abbey Marie remains unknown but the filly is responding to treatment.  Read more »

Provocative not a certain Oaks runner

Sunday 5 June 2016, 12:31pm

With the Queensland Oaks and Derby now on the same program, Provocative's trainer Tony Pike now has to make a choice.  Read more »

Cecily Eaton third in international race

Sunday 5 June 2016, 10:37am

Brisbane jockey Cecily Eaton has finished third in an international race for female riders in Rome.  Read more »

Qld officials defend Oaks re-programming

Sunday 5 June 2016, 10:03am

Queensland officials say they have made the only decision possible by transferring some races and not others from the washed-out Eagle Farm meeting.  Read more »

Dermot Weld wins first Epsom Derby

Sunday 5 June 2016, 7:01am

Dual Melbourne Cup winning-trainer Dermot Weld has won his first Epsom Derby with Harzand taking out the blue riband.  Read more »

Harzand wins Epsom Derby

Sunday 5 June 2016, 2:04am

Irish jockey Pat Smullen has eased his mount Harzand clear of favourite US Army Ranger to win the Epsom Derby.  Read more »

Rosehill meeting completed in rain

Saturday 4 June 2016, 5:26pm

Racing at Rosehill has gone ahead will all nine races run on a day of weather cancellations on the eastern seaboard.  Read more »

Ben Allen suspended again on whip breach

Saturday 4 June 2016, 5:21pm

Apprentice Ben Allen has again incurred the wrath of Racing Victoria stewards with another whip breach suspension.  Read more »

Four wins for Koby Jennings at Rosehill

Saturday 4 June 2016, 4:59pm

Apprentice jockey Koby Jennings has highlighted his credentials with four wins on a heavy track at Rosehill.   Read more »

Deanne Panya double at Rosehill

Saturday 4 June 2016, 4:48pm

Deanne Panya has ridden her first metropolitan double at a rain-soaked Rosehill where apprentices dominated.  Read more »

Sandown switch a bonus for Forgeress

Saturday 4 June 2016, 3:31pm

Quinton Scott made the most of a meeting switch from Moonee Valley to Sandown with Forgeress scoring a solid win.  Read more »

First Highway win for King's Officer

Saturday 4 June 2016, 2:52pm

Terry Robinson-trained gelding King's Officer has broken through for its first highway handicap win in seven starts.  Read more »

Four on the trot for Turnitaround

Saturday 4 June 2016, 1:55pm

Matthew Williams will give in form galloper Turnitaround one more start before contemplating a shot at some of the lesser spring carnival races.  Read more »

Rain forces many race meetings off

Saturday 4 June 2016, 1:47pm

Wild weather on Australia's east coast has forced the postponement of several regional and city race meetings on Saturday.   Read more »

Michael Freedman has first Rosehill winner

Saturday 4 June 2016, 1:09pm

Michael Freedman's Sydney training career is off to a perfect start with his first city runner Henry The Createth a winner at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee relation scores at Sandown

Saturday 4 June 2016, 12:56pm

Dwayne Dunn has stretched his lead in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership with victory aboard Lankan Rupee's half-sister Inspired Estrelle.  Read more »

Queensland Oaks meeting called off

Saturday 4 June 2016, 9:25am

The Queensland Oaks has been added to the bumper Stradbroke Handicap day program after racing at Eagle Farm was abandoned due to heavy rain.  Read more »

First Frankel filly wins on debut

Saturday 4 June 2016, 9:07am

The first filly by unbeaten champion Frankel, Queen Kindly, has made a winning debut for trainer Richard Fahey.  Read more »

Minding gives Aidan O'Brien sixth Oaks

Saturday 4 June 2016, 7:07am

Minding has bounced back from her Irish 1000 Guineas defeat to win the Epsom Oaks and give trainer Aidan O'Brien his sixth win in the Classic.  Read more »

Murray downs Wawrinka to reach Paris final

Saturday 4 June 2016, 1:14am

Andy Murray is through to his first French Open final after beating defending champion Stan Wawrinka in four sets.  Read more »

Magic Millions record for Listen Here

Friday 3 June 2016, 6:23pm

Listen Here, the dam of Group One winner Shooting To Win, has set a Magic Millions auction record of $3.4 million.  Read more »

Michelle Payne now stable: Racing Victoria

Friday 3 June 2016, 5:15pm

Injured Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne continues to improve from abdominal surgery after a race fall.  Read more »

Smart to Venture out at Rosehill for Ryan

Friday 3 June 2016, 4:50pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan prefers to ignore Smart Venture's debut and the two-year-old will start again at Rosehill.  Read more »

Injured Winona Costin out of Rosehill card

Friday 3 June 2016, 4:41pm

Leading apprentice Winona Costin will not be riding at Rosehill as she recovers from an injury sustained in a trackwork fall.  Read more »

Peter Robl has faith in Tegan Harrison

Friday 3 June 2016, 3:50pm

Peter Robl believes jockey Tegan Harrison and speedy mare Eloping can alaim a second Group win together in the QTC Cup.  Read more »

Surgery key to Wine Tales return to racing

Friday 3 June 2016, 3:35pm

Throat surgery and the removal of bone chips are expected to give Wine Tales every chance of delivering on her early promise.  Read more »

Steve O'Dea hoping Diamond shines

Friday 3 June 2016, 2:03pm

Tan Tat Diamond can help trainer Steve O'Dea celebrate his relationship with Aquis Farm when he runs in a Listed race at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

New Zealand fillies to stay the Oaks trip

Friday 3 June 2016, 1:52pm

Provocative and Romantic Maid will be out to further improve the recent record of New Zealand-trained fillies in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Spring build-up begins for Get The Picture

Friday 3 June 2016, 12:54pm

Get The Picture will contest a strong three-year-old race at Sandown, the colt's first start since running in the Victoria Derby.  Read more »

Pritchard-Gordon has A Lotta Sandown Love

Friday 3 June 2016, 11:53am

A Queensland trip for A Lotta Love has been ruled out as trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon tries to improve her handicap rating at Sandown.  Read more »

Provocative gains Queensland Oaks start

Friday 3 June 2016, 11:12am

Provocative, the first emergency for the Queensland Oaks, has gained a start in the Group One race with the scratching of Beluga Blue.  Read more »

US Army Ranger heads 16-horse Derby

Friday 3 June 2016, 9:02am

US Army Ranger heads a team of five from the Aidan O'Brien stable for Britain's premier Classic, the Derby at Epsom.  Read more »

Anxious weather watch for Eagle Farm

Friday 3 June 2016, 8:59am

Brisbane racing officials are banking on latest forecasts which say a major weather event will not happen until after the Eagle Farm race meeting.  Read more »

Weir in sight of magical 300 season wins

Friday 3 June 2016, 6:36am

With 296-1/2 winners for the 2015-16 season Darren Weir is just shy of creating a new personal training record.  Read more »

Vancouver retired to Coolmore Stud

Friday 3 June 2016, 5:57am

Golden Slipper winner Vancouver's Royal Ascot mission has been aborted and the colt will head home to Australia to begin his stud career.  Read more »

Costin injured in Rosehill trackwork spill

Thursday 2 June 2016, 5:49pm

Winona Costin will undergo surgery after injuring her leg in a fall during a Rosehill session.  Read more »

Sons Of John on way back to best: Attard

Thursday 2 June 2016, 4:22pm

It's been a roller-coaster 12 months of racing for Sons Of John, one of the favourites to snap a run of outs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Weather puts dampener on Dunn's Oaks plans

Thursday 2 June 2016, 1:04pm

Kebede is rated a leading Queensland Oaks contender, but trainer Matt Dunn fears Brisbane's weather will have the final say on her chances.  Read more »

Queensland plans scrapped for Turnitaround

Thursday 2 June 2016, 12:46pm

Turnitaround will be out to extend his winning sequence to four when contests an 1800m race at Sandown.  Read more »

Veteran Steel Zip returns to carnival fray

Thursday 2 June 2016, 12:06pm

Trainer Pat Duff claims Steel Zip is going as well as ever as the evergreen sprinter prepares for another tilt at the QTC Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Apprentice keeps ride on Lightning chance

Thursday 2 June 2016, 11:32am

Lloyd Kennewell insists Brisbane racegoers will see a one Australia's up-and-coming apprentices when Zac Spain rides Jennyfromtheblock at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Snapper takes on WFA en route to Qld Derby

Thursday 2 June 2016, 11:16am

Snapper will step into weight-for-age company as he continues his Queensland Derby build-up in the Eagle Farm Cup.  Read more »

Hurdle school keeps Shockemohle in mood

Thursday 2 June 2016, 11:10am

Schockemohle makes a 1600m return at Sandown, but trainer Brett Scott says the horse's future is over jumps.  Read more »