News
Weatherly shooting for Blue Diamond start
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 3:31pm
Paul Messara is expecting improvement from Weatherly when the colt lines up in the Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Black Diamond Girl ready for Sandown test
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 2:27pm
Black Diamond Girl scored a convincing win on debut at Kilmore and trainer Luke Oliver is looking forward to seeing what she can do at Sandown. Read more »
Vandyke out to leave impression on Sydney
Sydney
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 1:53pm
David Vandyke is calling time on his training career in Sydney, but there is enough horsepower in his Warwick Farm stable to go out in a blaze of glory. Read more »
Luke Nolen nearing return to race riding
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 1:39pm
Melbourne premiership-winning jockey Luke Nolen is nearing a return to race riding after seven months out. Read more »
Prime Dispatch Edition 102
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 12:08pm
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill. Read more »
Gust Of Wind starts Sydney Cup campaign
Sydney
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 11:17am
Gust Of Wind has shown she is ready to resume racing with a tidy piece of work, but John Sargent says Winx will have her measure in the Apollo Stakes. Read more »
Williams appeal dismissed before RAD Board
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 10:59am
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has dismissed an appeal by jockey Craig Williams and he will miss the CF Orr Stakes meeting at Caulfield. Read more »
Classic Yearling Sale Obliterates Records
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 8:59am
An unbelievable atmosphere during the three days of trading at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale has seen every record re-written. Read more »
Terravista on target for Lightning
Sydney
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 7:32am
Group One winning-sprinter Terravista has shown his fitness for the Lightning Stakes with a barrier trial win at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Barrier blanket for Romance in Orr return
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 February 2016, 7:17am
Rising Romance is set to commence an Australian Cup campaign in the Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Trainer, jockey charged over HK sale
Melbourne
Monday 8 February 2016, 7:58pm
Trainer Brent Stanley and jockey Glyn Schofield have been charged over the sale of a horse to Hong Kong. Read more »
Camilleri on stand at Sam Kavanagh appeal
Sydney
Monday 8 February 2016, 6:25pm
John Camilleri admits he failed to handle the pressure of being in the public eye during the ongoing cobalt saga, providing updated evidence. Read more »
Pires rides Up Cups to Hobart Cup victory
Melbourne
Monday 8 February 2016, 5:36pm
Up Cups will chase the Launceston Cup after adding the Hobart Cup to his Brighton Cup and Summer Cups victories. Read more »
Smerdon to wait on Politeness run
Melbourne
Monday 8 February 2016, 4:38pm
Politeness was given an easy Cranbourne trial with the view to a possible first-up run in the Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Solicit to run against Winx in Apollo
Sydney
Monday 8 February 2016, 3:58pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan will keep Solicit in Sydney to race against Winx rather than take the mare to Melbourne for the Group One Orr Stakes. Read more »
Duric to partner Mourinho in Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Monday 8 February 2016, 2:58pm
Mourinho has teamed well with jockey Vlad Duric and they will partner up again in the Group One C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Scissor Kick nearing return from break
Melbourne
Monday 8 February 2016, 12:32pm
Scissor Kick is gearing up for a to racing in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield, taking a step closer with a Cranbourne trial placing. Read more »
Pride Of Dubai retired with injury
Sydney
Monday 8 February 2016, 12:12pm
Injury has forced the retirement of valuable colt Pride Of Dubai who disappointed in his comeback in the Eskimo Prince Stakes. Read more »
No better firm than Redoute's Choice & Sons
Monday 8 February 2016, 8:35am
For the Arrowfield firm of Redoute's Choice & Sons it's going to be hard to beat the couple of hours on Saturday afternoon, 6 February, when Not A Single Doubt, Snitzel & Beneteau each added a Group 3 victory to their already outstanding stud records. Read more »
Bennett aiming four at Championship heat
Sydney
Monday 8 February 2016, 7:13am
Trainer Greg Bennett will have four horses in the Scone heat of the Country Championships after wins by All Summer Long and Clearly Innocent. Read more »
Four Japanese horses for Championships
Sydney
Monday 8 February 2016, 6:44am
The Japanese will be returning for The Championships with four horses among the 1290 entries for the two days of elite racing at Randwick. Read more »
Damien Oliver picks up Hobart Cup ride
Sydney
Sunday 7 February 2016, 7:33pm
Damien Oliver has picked up the ride on leading Hobart Cup contender Quick Strike replacing Craig Williams. Read more »
Winx primed for Apollo Stakes return
Sydney
Sunday 7 February 2016, 5:50pm
Trainer Chris Waller is leaving no stone unturned as Cox Plate winner Winx prepares for her much-anticipated return. Read more »
Forster three-year-olds on Sydney path
Brisbane
Sunday 7 February 2016, 5:13pm
Trainer Desleigh Forster is gearing up for the Sydney autumn carnival with three-year-olds Too Good To Refuse and I'm Belucci. Read more »
Concealer ready for Blue Diamond Prelude
Melbourne
Sunday 7 February 2016, 4:33pm
Concealer will take a step closer to the Blue Diamond Stakes when she resumes in the fillies Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Weir to have three runners in Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Sunday 7 February 2016, 4:22pm
Group One-winning stablemates Lucky Hussler, Trust In A Gust and Stratum Star will all take aim in what's expected to be a star-studded C F Orr Stakes. Read more »
Sarah Eilbeck an apprentice to watch
Brisbane
Sunday 7 February 2016, 3:24pm
Just days after gaining her metropolitan licence, Queensland apprentice Ssarah Eilbeck has celebrated a win at Doomben. Read more »
Waller stable stars ready to step out
Sydney
Sunday 7 February 2016, 3:21pm
Several Chris Waller-trained Group One winners will begin their autumn preparations in Sydney and Melbourne. Read more »
Williams to appeal suspension severity
Melbourne
Sunday 7 February 2016, 2:22pm
Craig Williams will need at least one meeting shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal if he is to ride on C F Orr Stakes day. Read more »
Lord Of The Sky set to trial at Cranbourne
Melbourne
Sunday 7 February 2016, 10:06am
A Cranbourne barrier trial will help determine the return date for Lord Of The Sky who is on the comeback trail after a tendon injury. Read more »
Carlingford Lough defends Gold Cup
London
Sunday 7 February 2016, 9:27am
Carlingford Lough has defended his Irish Gold Cup crown in a dramatic finish with his main rival unseating Ruby Walsh at the last fence. Read more »
Craig Williams set to miss Orr Stakes day
Melbourne
Saturday 6 February 2016, 7:04pm
Craig Williams has been suspended for eight meetings for careless riding at Caulfield, ruling him out of CF Orr Stakes meeting. Read more »
Hasselhoof down but not out in Sydney trip
Sydney
Saturday 6 February 2016, 6:16pm
Two high-profile runners at Randwick have left their connections scratching their heads over their performances. Read more »
Jason Warren considers options for Puritan
Melbourne
Saturday 6 February 2016, 6:12pm
Puritan has returned to racing as an impressive winner at Caulfield, creating options for trainer Jason Warren. Read more »
Heathcote's old marvel Jopa revels in mud
Brisbane
Saturday 6 February 2016, 6:09pm
Robert Heathcote says age is no barrier to Jopa winning more races after the eight-year-old beat Timeless Prince at Doomben. Read more »
Shakespearean Lass brings up Carey double
Melbourne
Saturday 6 February 2016, 5:55pm
Siblings Shakespearean Lass and Dan Zephyr have brought up a winning double for trainer Pat Carey at Caulfield. Read more »
Spill the Beans exposes Group 3 opposition
Sydney
Saturday 6 February 2016, 5:28pm
Spill The Beans has won his first stakes race, leaving Pride Of Dubai in his wake in the Eskino Prince Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Valliano impresses with Inglis Premier win
Melbourne
Saturday 6 February 2016, 4:44pm
Valliano is Blue Diamond Stakes bound after an impressive first-up victory in the Inglis Premier at Caulfield. Read more »
Twist Tops turns in winning performance
Sydney
Saturday 6 February 2016, 4:33pm
The Kris Lees-trained Twist Tops has shown the benefit of experience to take out the $250,000 Inglis Classic at Randwick. Read more »
Extreme Choice firms as Diamond favourite
Melbourne
Saturday 6 February 2016, 4:27pm
The Mick Price-trained Extreme Choice has scored a dominant first-up win in the Chairman's Stakes and has firmed as favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »
Amicus gives Chris Waller third Breeders'
Sydney
Saturday 6 February 2016, 3:24pm
Amicus has won the Group Two Breeders' Classic to give trainer Chris Waller his third successive win in the fillies and mares race. Read more »
Darren Weir waits on latest Signoff tests
Melbourne
Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:49pm
Darren Weir will wait on test results taken from Signoff after a searching race day gallop before deciding his next move with the classy stayer. Read more »
All Summer Long to extend his season
Sydney
Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:29pm
Victory in the Highway Handicap at Randwick should be enough for All Summer Long to qualify for a heat of the Country Championships. Read more »
Jumps session sparks Golden Mane into form
Melbourne
Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:24pm
Golden Mane shows potential as a jumper but will be kept to flat racing after returning to form with victory at Caulfield. Read more »
Doomben win puts Taylor in metro spotlight
Brisbane
Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:21pm
Jason Taylor is hoping his Doomben win on Gracefully Chic can pave the way for more city opportunities. Read more »
Cox Plate winner Winx in Randwick day out
Sydney
Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:11pm
Cox Plate winner Winx has worked between races at Randwick ahead of her scheduled return in the Group Two Apollo Stakes. Read more »
Montaigne, Alpha Beat carry Cummings flag
Sydney
Friday 5 February 2016, 4:39pm
Promising three-year-old Montaigne has met with solid support at Randwick, appropriately in a race that pays tribute to former rails bookmaker Colin Tidy. Read more »
Tuff Host on target for more success
Melbourne
Friday 5 February 2016, 4:28pm
The Brett Scott-trained Tuff Host has won two of his three starts this campaign and is favourite to add another when he steps up to 2000m at Caulfield. Read more »
Big challenge for 3YO in Caulfield return
Melbourne
Friday 5 February 2016, 3:55pm
Well Sprung will tackle the older sprinters in his return run in the W.J. Adams Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
NZer Hasselhoof backed to maintain record
Sydney
Friday 5 February 2016, 3:35pm
New Zealand star Hasselhoof is the dominant favourite to maintain his perfect winning record when he has his first Australian start. Read more »
Everything fine with juvenile debutant
Brisbane
Friday 5 February 2016, 3:30pm
Trainer Robert Hethcote is looking to Damn Fine to live up to his name when he makes his debut at Doomben. Read more »
Godolphin 3YOs resume in G3 Eskimo Prince
Sydney
Friday 5 February 2016, 3:23pm
The ATC Australian Derby is at the forefront of autumn plans for one of Godolphin's two runners in the Eskimo Prince at Randwick. Read more »
Diamond picture takes shape for top stable
Melbourne
Friday 5 February 2016, 2:57pm
Lindsay Park trainer Tom Dabernig says he will learn more about the stable's Blue Diamond contenders after racing at Moonee Valley, Caulfield and Randwick. Read more »
Winx to gallop between races at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 5 February 2016, 2:06pm
Cox Plate winner Winx will have a day at the races with a solo gallop at Randwick ahead of her return to competition. Read more »
More mature Tulsa to step out at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 5 February 2016, 2:06pm
Trainer Mike Moroney is hoping a more mature Tulsa can make his mark this campaign which begins in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Kah to ride Happy Trails in G1 Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 5 February 2016, 2:01pm
Happy Trails has continued his preparations towards a C F Orr Stakes return with a barrier trial in Adelaide. Read more »
Apprentice to ride Steel Zip at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 5 February 2016, 12:15pm
Sairyn Fawke will be just the third apprentice to ride veteran Steel Zip who lines up for his 70th start at Doomben. Read more »
Pride Of Dubai favouritism under attack
Sydney
Friday 5 February 2016, 6:56am
Comeback colt Pride Of Dubai is a drifting favourite to win the Eskimo Prince Stakes after solid support for the Chris Waller-trained Counterattack. Read more »
Ireland to introduce tough bans for doping
London
Friday 5 February 2016, 6:56am
Irish authorities have recommended lifetime bans for horses found to have been given prohibited substances including anabolic steroids. Read more »
Golden Spin heavily backed in Manfred Stks
Melbourne
Friday 5 February 2016, 6:22am
Golden Spin is aiming for his fifth straight win when he steps up to black type company for the first time at Caulfield. Read more »
'Jigger' discovery prompts stipes' inquiry
Melbourne
Thursday 4 February 2016, 5:38pm
Racing Victoria stewards are investigating the discovery of an electrical device on a training track at Geelong. Read more »
Breeders' Classic figures in timely move
Sydney
Thursday 4 February 2016, 5:04pm
The starting time of a feature event at Randwick has been brought forward to avoid a direct clash with a race at Caulfield. Read more »
Stablemates chase two-state Inglis success
Melbourne
Thursday 4 February 2016, 5:02pm
Trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon accepts that Watch My Shadow will be better suited over more ground, but is happy to give the colt his chance at Caulfield. Read more »
Tests to decide Signoff Caulfield start
Melbourne
Thursday 4 February 2016, 3:35pm
Results of a blood test will determine if Signoff runs at Caulfield as part of his build-up to the Adelaide Cup. Read more »
Guineas hope Palentino returns in Manfred
Melbourne
Thursday 4 February 2016, 3:22pm
Brad Rawiller will ride lightly raced Palentino in a race for the first time when the colt begins his Australian Guineas campaign in the Manfred Stakes. Read more »
Zoutenant out to continue family tradition
Sydney
Thursday 4 February 2016, 3:02pm
Gai Waterhouse's new recruit Zoutenant will be trying to follow in his dam's hoofsteps in winning the Eskimo Prince Stakes. Read more »
Sheiswhatsheis after overdue Brisbane win
Brisbane
Thursday 4 February 2016, 12:28pm
The Tony Gollan-trained Sheiswhatsheis will be out to boost her chances of figuring in the Queensland winter carnival when she races at Doomben Read more »
RV stewards investigating horse sale to HK
Melbourne
Thursday 4 February 2016, 12:17pm
The sale of a horse which now races in Hong Kong is being investigated by Racing Victoria stewards. Read more »
Gough on weather watch with Right Or Wrong
Brisbane
Thursday 4 February 2016, 12:05pm
Right Or Wrong will be given his chance at back-to-back Doomben wins in the space of a week, providing it's not too hot. Read more »
Record prize money for Hawkesbury meeting
Sydney
Thursday 4 February 2016, 9:20am
The Hawkesbury Gold Cup meeting will offer a record $1.165 million with the Cup and the Guineas each worth $200,000. Read more »
High numbers for Grand National
London
Thursday 4 February 2016, 9:18am
Five of the first six horses home in the last Grand National are among the 126 entries for the world's most famous steeplechase this year. Read more »
Williams treble closes premiership gap
Melbourne
Thursday 4 February 2016, 7:36am
Three wins to Craig Williams at Sandown and two wins to Mark Zahra have kept them in touch with premiership leader Dwayne Dunn. Read more »
Hutchings makes most of Gai call-up
Sydney
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 6:37pm
James McDonald and Brenton Avdulla have ridden trebles at Canterbury, but it might be apprentice Rory Hutchings who has most to gain out of the meeting. Read more »
Hong Kong calling for unbeaten Popovich
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 6:06pm
Exciting three-year-old Popovich led throughout to record his second straight Sandown win and is now likely to head to Hong Kong. Read more »
Stewards to probe Mr Steal betting
Sydney
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 5:50pm
Stewards will dissect betting patterns on a Canterbury race before continuing an inquiry into the performance of Mr Steal. Read more »
Extreme Choice odds-on for G3 Chairman's
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 5:45pm
Extreme Choice is a clear-cut favourite to win the Group Three Chairman's Stakes which has attracted nine acceptors. Read more »
The Umbrella Man impresses at Ipswich
Brisbane
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 5:17pm
Racing in the same colours as champion Qld sprinter Chief De Beers, The Umbrella Man has claimed an impressive maiden win at Ipswich. Read more »
Charlevoix a SA Derby hope after debut win
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 4:39pm
Trainer Mick Kent's renowned patience has paid off with the impressive debut win of Charlevoix at Sandown. Read more »
Pride Of Dubai favourite for return race
Sydney
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 4:21pm
Top colt Pride Of Dubai is an early favourite to make a winning return to racing in the Eskimo Prince Stakes. Read more »
Flemington win a highlight for Marquand
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 3:45pm
Champion British apprentice Tom Marquand has made an impression in a short stint in Victoria with two city wins aboard Tashbeeh. Read more »
In The Vanguard on Golden Slipper trail
Sydney
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 3:04pm
In the Vanguard has made a winning start to her career to put herself in the frame for a campaign directed towards the Golden Slipper. Read more »
Australian Guineas duo in Caulfield return
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 2:17pm
Prince Of Brooklyn and Ready For Victory will kick off their autumn campaigns in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Timeless Prince on quick back-up
Brisbane
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 1:56pm
Gosford gelding Timeless Prince will line up at Doomben just six days after his controversial Sunshine Coast Cup win. Read more »
71 juveniles remain in Blue Diamond
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 1:05pm
The third declarations for the Blue Diamond have been taken with 71 juveniles still paid up for the $1.5 million race at Caulfield. Read more »
Tuesday racing set to return in Queensland
Brisbane
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 12:26pm
A return to Tuesday throughbred racing in Queensland forms part of the draft proposal for the state for the upcoming season. Read more »
Prime Dispatch Edition 101
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 9:19am
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
Vinery Stud well represented at the Inglis Classic Sale
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 8:48am
Parades are under way here at the 2016 Classic Yearling Sale which starts at 6pm this Saturday the 6th February. Vinery Stud is well represented throughout the entire sale with nine of their Stallions siring over 50 yearlings out of the 575 catalogued. Read more »
Dandino still looking for a home at stud
Sydney
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 7:40am
Classy stayer Dandino has failed to reach his $200,000 reserve in an online auction but his owners are hopeful a private stud deal can be done. Read more »
Lofty ambitions on the line at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 February 2016, 6:55am
A future career in Hong Kong and an Australian Guineas start go on the line for two runners at Sandown. Read more »
Price hopes to light a Fuse with youngster
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 6:02pm
Mick Price will use on blinkers on Fuse, an unraced two-year-old who makes his debut in the Inglis Premier at Caulfield. Read more »
Top mare Royal Descent injured, retired
Sydney
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 5:45pm
The Chris Waller-trained Royal Descent has been retired from racing after suffering a tendon injury. Read more »
Quick thinking secures McDonald in Classic
Sydney
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 5:19pm
Sam Pritchard-Gordon moved quickly to secure James McDonald for Soviet Star, one of the chances in the Inglis Classic at Randwick. Read more »
Guineas-bound Bon Aurum ready for return
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 2:56pm
Bon Aurum will resume in the Manfred Stakes on his way to an Australian Guineas start after having a jump-out at Caulfield. Read more »
Waller colt Earth follows famous hoofsteps
Sydney
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 2:08pm
The Chris Waller-trained Earth has a small piece of stable history in his favour as the colt prepares for his first visit to the races. Read more »
Galaxy Raider out to press Guineas claims
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 1:40pm
The Greg Eurell-trained Galaxy Raider will be out to take another step towards a potential Australian Guineas berth when he runs at Sandown. Read more »
Harry Coffey suspension reduced on appeal
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 12:25pm
Harry Coffey has has two meetings shaved off a careless-riding suspension, allowinghim to ride at Caulfield. Read more »
Press Statement unlikely for Eskimo Prince
Sydney
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 7:44am
Trainer Chris Waller says Caulfield Guineas winner Press Statement is unlikely to take his place in the Eskimo Prince Stakes. Read more »
Manfred Stakes attracts 20 nominations
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 February 2016, 7:02am
The Group Three Manfred Stakes has attracted 20 nominations including a number of stakes-winning three-year-olds. Read more »
Schweida to maintain Sydney strike rate
Sydney
Monday 1 February 2016, 6:16pm
Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida has an impressive record when he brings horses to Sydney with Miss Cover Girl returning for the Breeders' Classic. Read more »
Hasselhoof to step out in Sydney
Sydney
Monday 1 February 2016, 6:14pm
New Zealander Hasselhoof is developing a cult following and will be out to keep his unbeaten record intact when he races at Randwick. Read more »