News

French star Cirrus Des Aigles retired

Tuesday 29 March 2016, 7:18am

Globetrotting French horse Cirrus Des Aigles has been retired after a career that netted seven Group One wins.  Read more »

Thubiaan a star over jumps at Oakbank

Tuesday 29 March 2016, 7:10am

The Eric Musgrove-trained Thubiaan has added the Great Eastern Steeplechase at Oakbank to his jumps record.  Read more »

Falkenberg targeting Queensland Oaks

Monday 28 March 2016, 6:45pm

Falkenberg's impressive first metropolitan win has Peter and Paul Snowden making plans for the Queensland Oaks.   Read more »

Excess Knowledge out of Doncaster

Monday 28 March 2016, 6:20pm

Gai Waterhouse's highest-rated Doncaster Mile hope Excess Knowledge will not run in the race.   Read more »

Tom Sadler has mixed day at Sandown

Monday 28 March 2016, 6:16pm

Apprentice Tom Sadler has had an eventful day at Sandown, riding a winner for his father John but incurring a suspension and a fine.  Read more »

Terravista to bounce back in TJ Smith

Monday 28 March 2016, 5:51pm

Terravista has the chance atone for his poor performance last start by winning the TJ Smith Stakes.   Read more »

Rachel Murray retains Chrysolaus ride

Monday 28 March 2016, 5:31pm

Trainer Jane Clement has knocked back calls from other jockeys with Rachel Murray to ride Chrysolaus in the Country Championship at Randwick.  Read more »

Mornington Cup attracts 25 nominations

Monday 28 March 2016, 5:27pm

Robert Smerdon will start Berisha in the Mornington Cup while in-form sprinter Reldas will be one of two runners for the trainer in the Hareeba Stakes.  Read more »

McKee returns to Randwick with Derby hope

Monday 28 March 2016, 5:18pm

Sunline's trainer Stephen McKee will return to Sydney with NZ Derby runner-up What's The Story to take on Tarzino in the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Ariaz wins well on debut at Sandown

Monday 28 March 2016, 4:25pm

The Robbie Griffiths-trained two-year-old Ariaz has raced to a debut win at Sandown, impressing jockey Ryan Maloney.  Read more »

Top Of My List wins well on debut

Monday 28 March 2016, 3:10pm

A winning debut by Top Of My List at Warwick Farm could be the catalyst for a Queensland winter campaign for the Anthony Cummings-trained filly.  Read more »

Awesome Rock has solid Sandown gallop

Monday 28 March 2016, 2:04pm

Awesome Rock will head to the Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes in Sydney after pleasing co-trainer Troy Corstens with a raceday gallop at Sandown.  Read more »

Kraftwerk to resume interrupted campaign

Monday 28 March 2016, 1:08pm

Tony Gollan expects Kraftwerh to be ready to race a week after a poor blood count forced him out of a scheduled race at Doomben.  Read more »

Cape Cross retired from stallion duties

Monday 28 March 2016, 7:40am

Time has been called on the stallion career of Cape Cross who has sired champions Golden Horn, Sea The Stars, Ouija Board and Seachange.  Read more »

Old North to bypass Australian Derby

Sunday 27 March 2016, 6:09pm

Godolphin will rely on Tally and Etymology in the Derby with Old North to miss the race while Chris Waller will run Vanbrugh and Torgersen.  Read more »

Gallop to decide Palentino Doncaster start

Sunday 27 March 2016, 5:13pm

Darren Weir will make a decision on a Doncaster Mile start for Palentino after the colt gallops with stablemate Stratum Star.   Read more »

Super Cash heads to Sydney for PJ Bell

Sunday 27 March 2016, 4:43pm

Trainer Andrew Noblet will send Super Cash to Sydney for the P J Bell Stakes before turning his attention to sprint races in Adelaide.  Read more »

Crystal Flute draws outside gate again

Sunday 27 March 2016, 3:50pm

In her short career, Crystal Flute has yet to draw a good barrier but trainer Gerald Ryan believes she can overcome her gate at Wariwck Farm.  Read more »

Change of plans for Zamzam

Sunday 27 March 2016, 2:56pm

Zamzam will join Lindsay Park stablemate Seaburge in the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Star Fortune aiming for third-straight win

Sunday 27 March 2016, 2:37pm

The Clinton McDonald-trained Star Fortune will be out to make it three wins from as many starts this campaign when he steps out at Sandown.  Read more »

Munce moving towards training aim

Sunday 27 March 2016, 2:19pm

Former jockey Chris Munce has reached the top 10 on the Brisbane premiership to achieve one of his goals in his frist full season as a trainer.  Read more »

California Chrome wins $10m Dubai Cup

Sunday 27 March 2016, 4:36am

California Chrome has sprinted to victory in the $10-million Dubai World Cup, beating Mubtaahij in the world's richest horse race.   Read more »

Buffering wins in Dubai

Sunday 27 March 2016, 1:58am

Queensland sprint star Buffering has won the Group One Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in Dubai.  Read more »

Suspension to keep McEvoy out of Doncaster

Saturday 26 March 2016, 6:55pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has been suspended for careless riding and will miss the first day of The Championships.  Read more »

Havana Cooler brings up four for Godolphin

Saturday 26 March 2016, 6:45pm

Havana Cooler has given the Godolphin team a four-timer at Rosehill on the final day of the Golden Slipper carnival.  Read more »

Dylan Dunn gets first stakes win on Leebaz

Saturday 26 March 2016, 6:36pm

Dylan Dunn has registered his first stakes win with Leebaz's tough victory in the Easter Cup bringing up a double at Caulfield for the apprentice.  Read more »

Zanbagh stakes Queen Of The Turf claims

Saturday 26 March 2016, 6:26pm

Zanbagh has lifted the Tait family's famous red and white colours to a satisfying win in the Group Two Emancipation Stakes at Rosehil.  Read more »

Bollinger chasing elusive big-race winner

Saturday 26 March 2016, 5:49pm

Cricketer Doug Bollinger hasn't closed the door on owning more racehorses.   Read more »

Black Heart Bart a serious horse: Rawiller

Saturday 26 March 2016, 5:38pm

Black Heart Bart has impressed jockey Brad Rawiller with his victory in the Group Three Victoria Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Canterbury's Tolman celebrates trackside

Saturday 26 March 2016, 5:04pm

Joining some of the biggest sport stars for Western Sydney Legends Day, Bulldogs star Aiden Tolman was trackside after a huge win over the Rabbitohs.  Read more »

Chris Waller takes all Group 1 BMW spoils

Saturday 26 March 2016, 4:52pm

Chris Waller has trained the first three placegetters in the Group One BMW at Rosehill with Preferment beating Who Shot Thebarman and Grand Marshal.  Read more »

Old North may contest Derby after Tulloch

Saturday 26 March 2016, 4:29pm

Old North has won the Tulloch Stakes, prompting trainer John O'Shea to consider an ATC Australian Derby start.   Read more »

Jeff Lloyd nous makes difference on Aldini

Saturday 26 March 2016, 4:21pm

Aldini has shown the benefit of jockey Jeff Lloyd's guile in scoring an all-the-way win at Doomben.  Read more »

Single Gaze single-minded in Vinery win

Saturday 26 March 2016, 4:05pm

Canberra trainer Nick Olive has celebrated his first Group One winner, with Kathy O'Hara steering Single Gaze to victory in the Vinery Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Miss Promiscuity on path to G1 race in SA

Saturday 26 March 2016, 3:49pm

A Group One sprint for fillies and mares in Adelaide is on the radar for Miss Promiscuity after her win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Malaguerra to take on the big guns in TJ

Saturday 26 March 2016, 3:26pm

Emerging sprinter Malaguerra could back up in the TJ Smith Stakes after claiming his first Group win in the Star Kingdom at Rosehill.  Read more »

It's Somewhat wins Gr 3 Neville Sellwood

Saturday 26 March 2016, 3:22pm

It's Somewhat will target the Doomben Cup after winning the Group Three Neville Sellwood Stakes.   Read more »

Munce keeps his nerve as Leggera wins

Saturday 26 March 2016, 3:17pm

Nicconi Leggera will be aimed at Brisbane winter carnival stakes races after clinging on to win at Doomben.  Read more »

Adelaide, Brisbane plans for Petits Filous

Saturday 26 March 2016, 3:07pm

Petits Filous has landed her fifth win from six starts with a first-up victory in the Jack Elliott Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Attention grabs the limelight at Rosehill

Saturday 26 March 2016, 2:19pm

Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden are looking to Attention as their next two-year-old Group One winner.  Read more »

Sydney trip for Najmaat after first-up win

Saturday 26 March 2016, 1:17pm

Taking advantage of an inside draw, Najmaat has scored a first-up win in the Robert Taranto Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jason McLachlan to take a break

Saturday 26 March 2016, 12:16pm

Golden Slipper-winning trainer Jason McLachlan is taking a break to pursue other interests but says he is not retiring.  Read more »

Ambitious General in unlikely stud career

Friday 25 March 2016, 6:12pm

Ambitious General has just one named foal who could thrust him into the limelight if he can continue his winning ways.  Read more »

Dwayne Dunn regains Stay With Me ride

Friday 25 March 2016, 5:42pm

With three wins from four rides aboard Stay With Me, Dwayne Dunn gets back in the saddle for the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sertorius to resume in Victoria Handicap

Friday 25 March 2016, 5:01pm

Trainer Jamie Edwards is targeting races in Queensland with Sertorius who resumes in the Victoria Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Our Ivanhowe hoof problem improving

Friday 25 March 2016, 4:29pm

Our Ivanhowe's hoof problem is improving but the second favourite still has to pass a veterinary test before he runs in the BMW.  Read more »

Easter Cup trip ideal for Lidari: Rawiller

Friday 25 March 2016, 3:49pm

After riding Peter Moody's last Group One winner, Brad Rawiller will be aboard the horse that caused the trainer to quit the industry at Caulfield.  Read more »

Mayfield-Smith's odd route to Prov C'ship

Friday 25 March 2016, 3:46pm

Facing the possibility of disadvantaging Unequivocal by entering her into a race on Saturday, trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith isn't worried.  Read more »

Ambience and Jameka to clash in G1 Vinery

Friday 25 March 2016, 2:26pm

Godolphin is primed for a two-pronged attack on the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes with Ambience and Asinara.  Read more »

Kraftwerk looking to extend his record

Friday 25 March 2016, 2:22pm

Tony Gollan believes Krafterk can be effective as he looks for his first win over further than 1200 metres at Doomben.  Read more »

Lindsay Park out to break BMW hoodoo

Friday 25 March 2016, 1:08pm

David Hayes and Tom Dabernig have two chances in the BMW to try to give Lindsay Park a win in the race which has eluded many of their best.  Read more »

Awesome Rock to miss G3 Easter Cup

Friday 25 March 2016, 12:52pm

Leon Corstens says he doesn't want Awesome Rock to have a potentially tough run from a wide barrier so he has decided not to start him in the Easter Cup.  Read more »

Michael Wrona appointed Santa Anita caller

Friday 25 March 2016, 8:44am

Australian Michael Wrona has been appointed the new track announcer at Santa Anita after an international search.  Read more »

California Chrome World Cup favourite

Friday 25 March 2016, 7:17am

California Chrome will again have to overcome a wide barrier in his attempt to avenge his World Cup second of a year ago.  Read more »

Bowman guides Thames Court to G3 win

Thursday 24 March 2016, 9:33pm

Thames Court has taken out the Group Three Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley with top Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman aboard.  Read more »

Moody signs off with a Group One win

Thursday 24 March 2016, 9:22pm

Flamberge has provided Peter Moody with a Group One win in the William Reid Stakes in his final day of training.  Read more »

Raw Impulse impresses in Aust debut

Thursday 24 March 2016, 8:06pm

Imported galloper Raw Impulse has made an instant impression in his Australian debut with a strong win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Winx into odds-on for Doncaster Mile bid

Thursday 24 March 2016, 5:58pm

Bookmakers have reacted to confirmation the Donacaster Mile is on Winx's autumn program by making her an odds-on favourite for the race.  Read more »

Lady Sniper wins Listed Gosford Guineas

Thursday 24 March 2016, 5:58pm

Lady Sniper has won the Listed Gosford Guineas, prompting trainer Bjorn Baker to target a Group race with the filly.  Read more »

Predator eyes Derby run in Tulloch Stakes

Thursday 24 March 2016, 5:02pm

A win in the Group Two Tulloch Stakes will convince trainer Trent Busuttin that Predator deserves a shot at the ATC Australian Derby.  Read more »

Good Friday not a day for racing: V'landys

Thursday 24 March 2016, 4:44pm

Both the Victorian and NSW racing governing bodies have dismissed adding a Good Friday meeting, saying the already-packed calendar is enough.  Read more »

Solicit still a chance to run in Doncaster

Thursday 24 March 2016, 3:19pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has not ruled out a Doncaster Mile start for Solicit if she performs as expected in the Emancipation Stakes.  Read more »

Damian Lane chasing Sydney G1 with Risque

Thursday 24 March 2016, 3:15pm

Jockey Damian Lane has confidence in the ability of filly Risque who steps up to 2000m for the first time in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Plenty of spark still left in Extra Zero

Thursday 24 March 2016, 3:13pm

Extra Zero, who dislikes paddock life, will have his 86th visit to the races when he lines up in the Easter Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Our Ivanhowe to be vetted before Gr1 BMW

Thursday 24 March 2016, 2:26pm

Caulfield Cup placegetter Our Ivanhowe is being monitored for a hoof issue in the lead-up to the $1.5 million BMW at Rosehill.  Read more »

Facts and figures on Vinery Stud Stakes

Thursday 24 March 2016, 1:54pm

A look at the history of the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Single Gaze eyes Group One Vinery victory

Thursday 24 March 2016, 1:44pm

After proving she is no bridesmaid at her last start, Canberra trainer Nick Olive believes Single Gaze can graduate to Group One success.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart shoots for Victoria Hcp

Thursday 24 March 2016, 1:36pm

After Black Heart Bart's eye-catching run in the Newmarket, Brad Rawiller is looking to 1400m at Caulfield as an ideal test for the ex-Perth galloper.  Read more »

Thompson flags tactics switch for top mare

Thursday 24 March 2016, 12:22pm

Trainer John Thompson expects First Seal to appreciate a return to handicap conditions in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Ranked out to cement Toowoomba Cup start

Thursday 24 March 2016, 11:17am

Trainer John Wallace is eyeing off a sixth Toowoomba Cup with the imported Ranked who has a lead-up run at Doomben.  Read more »

Liberation to prove a cut above at Doomben

Thursday 24 March 2016, 11:13am

Trainer Barry Lockwood is looking to Liberation to be on his best behaviour when he runs at Doomben.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 107

Thursday 24 March 2016, 10:56am

This week's Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill.   Read more »

I'm Belucci to miss Australian Derby

Thursday 24 March 2016, 8:54am

Trainer Desleigh Forster has abandoned Australian Derby plans for Group One placegetter I'm Belucci who is entered for a race at Doomben.  Read more »

Buffering to jump from wide gate in Dubai

Thursday 24 March 2016, 6:56am

Star Queensland sprinter Buffering will jump from barrier nine in the Al Quoz Sprint, a favourable gate on the straight course at Meydan.  Read more »

BHA tightens anti-corruption measures

Thursday 24 March 2016, 6:23am

The British Horseracing Authority has published its integrity review, vowing to ramp up its measures to stamp out corruption.  Read more »

Valley the final scene for Peter Moody

Thursday 24 March 2016, 6:17am

Trainer Peter Moody has six runners at Moonee Valley, his final meeting before he steps away from training.  Read more »

O'Sullivan and Scott fined $50,000

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:59pm

New Zealand training partners Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott have escaped a ban but been fined $50,000 in the country's first cobalt case.  Read more »

Williams cops 11-meeting ban at Sandown

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:40pm

Craig Williams has been suspended for 11 meetings on a careless riding charge at Sandown, ruling him out of Doncaster day at Randwick.  Read more »

Dixie Chick sings right tune for Pfieffer

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:15pm

David Pfieffer has prepared Dixie Chick and Roman Odyssey to win at Kembla Grange to share training honours with Chris Waller at the ATC meeting.   Read more »

Ric McMahon rides first winner since ban

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:07pm

Ric McMahon has ridden a winner at Ipswich, his second race meeting since serving a six-month ban for a drug offence.  Read more »

No excuses for Preferment in BMW

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:53pm

Trainer Chris Waller says the Group One BMW looms as a crossroads race for the favourite Preferment.   Read more »

Abbey Marie to chase Adelaide Group races

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:34pm

The sister of AJC Australian Oaks winner Absolutely will head to Adelaide chasing black type after her debut win at Sandown.  Read more »

Dylan Dunn gets Easter Cup chance

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:12pm

In-form apprentice Dylan Dunn has a healthy book of seven rides at Caulfield on Easter Cup day including Leebaz in the Group Three feature.  Read more »

Peter Moody selling equipment after ban

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:07pm

Stable equipment, ponies and other goods are set to go under the hammer as trainer Peter Moody calls it quits.  Read more »

Danica Guy chases Australian G1 glory

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 4:34pm

New Zealand trainer Danica Guy will attempt to win the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes with Capella, her first Australian runner.  Read more »

Queen Of Wands weaves some Conners magic

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 4:22pm

Trainer Clarry Conners' decision to keep Queen Of Wands in lesser company has paid dividends with a Kembla Grange win.   Read more »

Goldie's Fortune gives Baker city success

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 3:34pm

Three-year-old filly Goldie's Fortune has provided Warrnambool trainer Jane Baker with her first city win in five years at Sandown.  Read more »

Jopa to take his share of the spotlight

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 2:35pm

While trainer Robert Heathcote is far away in Dubai with Buffering, he will keep a close eye on another veteran, Jopa, at Doomben.  Read more »

Coronation Shallan on trial for Sydney G1

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 2:14pm

The Victoria Handicap will determine whether Coronation Shallan's autumn program includes a shot at a Group One race in Sydney.  Read more »

Royal Ascot calling for The Quarterback

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 1:46pm

Robbie Griffiths has Royal Ascot aspirations for The Quarterback and the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley may firm up plans.  Read more »

Chrome five lengths better: Art Sherman

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 1:04pm

California Chrome is five lengths better than he was a year ago according to his trainer Art Sherman as the horse prepares for the Dubai World Cup.  Read more »

Buffering on target for Dubai race

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 12:51pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is confident Buffering will represent Australia well in the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai.  Read more »

Montaigne among acceptors for the BMW

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 11:34am

Three-year-old Montaigne is among the 10 acceptances for the $1.5 million weight-for-age BMW at Rosehill while Jameka heads the Vinery Stud Stakes field.  Read more »

Lyn Paton cobalt case still unresolved

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 9:13am

The cobalt investigation involving Queensland trainer Lyn Paton remains unresolved after four adjournments.  Read more »

Trip To Paris recovering well

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 8:50am

Caulfield Cup runner-up Trip To Paris has recovered so well from a tendon injury, trainer Ed Dunlop is hopeful he can defend the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Lucky Hussler favourite for William Reid

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:09am

Lucky Hussler is back to defend the William Reid Stakes and holds favouritism over three-year-old Holler who has won his only two Moonee Valley starts.  Read more »

Moody's double shot at Valley Group One

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:36pm

In Flameberge and Kinglike, Peter Moody has two more chances to add to his Group One tally before he exits racing  Read more »

Tosen Stardom arrives safely in Sydney

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:22pm

Japanese racehorse Tosen Stardom, the lone overseas visitor for The Championships, has arrived safely in Sydney.   Read more »

Corstens waits on draw for Awesome Rock

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:17pm

The barrier draw for the Easter Cup could decide if Australian Cup runner-up Awesome Rock takes his place in the Group Three race.  Read more »

Black Caviar fills void in Moody resume

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:08pm

Unbeaten champion Black Caviar's trainer Peter Moody has pulled the pin on his racehorse training career after an 18-month cobalt saga.  Read more »