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Mixed QEII feelings for Opie Bosson

Monday 6 April 2020, 4:34pm

NZ jockey Opie Bosson admits riding Te Akau Shark against stablemate Melody Belle in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes will be strange.  Read more »

TAB investigating quaddie cash out glitch

Monday 6 April 2020, 4:15pm

A glitch that meant some TAB customers received excessive early cash-out payments is being investigated by technicians.  Read more »

Newitt holds fears for Tasmanian racing

Monday 6 April 2020, 1:16pm

With racing on hold for four weeks in Tasmania, jockey Craig Newitt fears it could have a crippling effect on the local industry.  Read more »

Beauty Generation back to best in HK

Monday 6 April 2020, 12:42pm

Beauty Generation has bounced back to winning form in the Group Two Chairman's Trophy at Sha Tin ahead of the Champion's Mile.  Read more »

Large sum raised from virtual National

Monday 6 April 2020, 8:51am

Bookmakers are to donate over PS2.6 million to NHS charities from profits on the Virtual Grand National, with almost five million people watching the race.  Read more »

Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team

Sunday 5 April 2020, 6:56pm

Trainer Chris Waller Queen Elizabeth Stakes team will be headed by Verry Elleegant but he has yet to decide who joins her.  Read more »

Redzel nearing the end of career

Sunday 5 April 2020, 5:43pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden has flagged the retirement of star sprinter Redzel after his Group One third in the TJ Smith.  Read more »

Popular galloper Tom Melbourne retired

Sunday 5 April 2020, 5:16pm

Nine-year-old gelding Tom Melbourne, who notched six wins and 14 seconds from 51 starts, has been retired and will reside at Living Legends.  Read more »

Wilde has headache over Warrnambool target

Sunday 5 April 2020, 1:57pm

With two feature steeplechases on the one day at the revamped Warrnambool carnival, trainer Symon Wilde is considering his options with local hero Gold Medals.  Read more »

Melody Belle to back up in Queen Elizabeth

Sunday 5 April 2020, 1:56pm

Melody Belle will back up from her Doncaster Mile fourth into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in which she will face stablemate Te Akau Shark.  Read more »

Kendrick hopes for reversal on Qld Derby

Sunday 5 April 2020, 12:55pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is hoping there will be a reversal of the decision to scrap the Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Racing NSW announces prize money cuts

Sunday 5 April 2020, 12:31pm

Racing NSW has announced prize money cuts of 20 per cent at the top end and 10 per cent for midweek and provincial races.  Read more »

Pressure to reinstate Qld winter carnival

Sunday 5 April 2020, 8:51am

Clubs, breeders and some trainers are pushing for Racing Queensland to reverse its decision to scrap the winter carnival.  Read more »

Gollan milestone in sad circumstances

Sunday 5 April 2020, 7:57am

Trainer Tony Gollan has reached a century of winners for a season for the fourth time, a feat overshadowed by the death of his father Darryl.  Read more »

Potters Corner wins virtual Grand National

Sunday 5 April 2020, 7:30am

Potters Corner has jumped to glory in the Virtual Grand National with dual winner Tiger Roll fourth in the simulated race.  Read more »

Rubisaki continues winning run in PJ Bell

Saturday 4 April 2020, 6:36pm

Rubisaki has continued on her winning way this season with an impressive victory in the Group Three PJ Bell Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Emotional win for Tony Gollan at Doomben

Saturday 4 April 2020, 6:15pm

Get Stuck In has provided trainer Tony Gollan with an emotional win in honour of his father Darryl, who died on Friday.  Read more »

Exasperate continues good Caulfield form

Saturday 4 April 2020, 6:10pm

Trainer Matthew Brown will keep a watch on the weather forecast before deciding on whether to turn Exasperate out for a spell or look for another option.  Read more »

Diamond Effort extends winning run to four

Saturday 4 April 2020, 5:33pm

After extending her unbeaten run to four in the campaign, Diamond Effort will have an enforced break after her latest win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Nettoyer wins Group One Doncaster Mile

Saturday 4 April 2020, 5:28pm

Nettoyer has caused a boilover to win the Doncaster Mile, giving trainer Wendy Roche and jockey James Innes Jr their first Group One victories.  Read more »

Nature Strip trounces TJ Smith rivals

Saturday 4 April 2020, 4:47pm

Enigmatic sprinter Nature Strip has given his TJ Smith Stakes rivals a galloping lessen, streeting a class field in a dominant performance.  Read more »

Quick Thinker wins G1 Australian Derby

Saturday 4 April 2020, 4:13pm

New Zealand visitor Quick Thinker has taken out a thrilling Australian Derby to give his co-trainer Murray Baker his fifth win in the Group One race.  Read more »

Ancestry brings up hat-trick at Caulfield

Saturday 4 April 2020, 3:49pm

Making full use of an inside barrier draw, Ancestry has scored an easy win at Caulfield and notched a hat-trick in the process.  Read more »

Raheen House secures Sydney Cup berth

Saturday 4 April 2020, 3:34pm

Trainer Kris Lees will have at least two Sydney Cup runners with Raheen House joining Mustajeer in the Group One after winning the Chairman's Handicap.  Read more »

King's Legacy wins G1 Sires' Produce

Saturday 4 April 2020, 3:28pm

King's Legacy has overhauled Prague to win the $500,000 Group One Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Colette impresses in Adrian Knox victory

Saturday 4 April 2020, 3:15pm

The James Cummings-trained Colette has raced to an impressive victory in the Adrian Knox Stakes and moved to favouritism for the Group One ATC Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Blinkers help Tumbler Ridge win at Doomben

Saturday 4 April 2020, 2:46pm

The addition of blinkers has helped two-year-old Tumbler Ridge return to winning form at Doomben.  Read more »

Gracie Belle wins Country Championship

Saturday 4 April 2020, 2:31pm

The Matt Dunn-trained Gracie Belle has prevailed in a tight finish to the Country Championship Final at Randwick, beating Al Mah Haha.  Read more »

Staying in Brisbane pays off for Ilwendo

Saturday 4 April 2020, 2:17pm

Sydney trainer Matt Smith's decision to leave Ilwendo in Brisbane has proved correct, with the gelding scoring an easy win at Doomben.  Read more »

Tulloch Lodge and Clark a winning Entente

Saturday 4 April 2020, 1:31pm

Improving Tulloch Lodge three-year-old Entente has led throughout for Tim Clark to win the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Larry Cassidy continues winning run

Saturday 4 April 2020, 1:24pm

Multiple Group One-winning jockey Larry Cassidy has shown he's lost none of his ability with a win on Kusama at Doomben.  Read more »

Forever Free adds Caulfield win to record

Saturday 4 April 2020, 1:08pm

Following a debut win at Ballarat, Forever Free has handled the wet ground at Caulfield to keep her record intact after two starts.  Read more »

Doubtland dominant in Kindergarten Stakes

Saturday 4 April 2020, 12:52pm

Doubtland has made it two wins from as many starts with a dominant performance in the Group Three Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Bobbing cleared to run after syringe found

Saturday 4 April 2020, 12:33pm

Racing NSW officials have taken evidence from trainer Bernie Kelly before clearing Bobbing to run in the Country Championship Final at Randwick.  Read more »

Qld racing doyen Darryl Gollan dies

Saturday 4 April 2020, 10:58am

A doyen of Queensland racing, Darryl Gollan, has died aged 76 after a long illness.  Read more »

Virtual National to bring some cheer to UK

Saturday 4 April 2020, 9:10am

A virtual Grand National will be broadcast throughout England in the absence of one of the world's greatest steeplechase races.  Read more »

RQ to give clubs short-term funding

Friday 3 April 2020, 7:08pm

Racing Queensland has announced it will give short-term funding to TAB clubs during the coronavirus crisis.  Read more »

Fast facts about the TJ Smith Stakes

Friday 3 April 2020, 6:12pm

Everything you need to know about Saturday's $1.25 million weight-for-age race at Randwick.  Read more »

Redzel ready for TJ Smith Stakes showdown

Friday 3 April 2020, 5:49pm

One of nine Group One winners in the star-studded field, seven-year-old, Redzel will be striving for his first TJ Smith Stakes success at Randwick.  Read more »

Santa ready to deliver another G1 win

Friday 3 April 2020, 3:52pm

Top sprinter Santa Ana Lane will have to defeat eight Group One winners if he is to defend his TJ Smith Stakes crown at Randwick.  Read more »

Alex Patis rides first metropolitan winner

Friday 3 April 2020, 3:23pm

Qld apprentice Alex Patis has ridden her first metropolitan winner after jockeys were split into two groups because of coronavirus restrictions.  Read more »

Sires' Produce Stakes facts and figures

Friday 3 April 2020, 3:19pm

What you need to know about the $500,000 Group One Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Freedman fires Sydney Cup Warning

Friday 3 April 2020, 3:12pm

Trainer Anthony Freedman is looking for a superior staying performance from Warning in the ATC Australian Derby before confirming Sydney Cup plans.  Read more »

Cultural edge to Ryan's Group One trio

Friday 3 April 2020, 3:05pm

Cultural Amnesia is the least seasoned of trainer Gerald Ryan's three-strong Sires' Produce Stakes team but he is open to the most improvement.  Read more »

Rain the key to Moroney's Randwick hopes

Friday 3 April 2020, 2:57pm

Mike Moroney will not be at The Championships at Randwick because of the COVID-19 protocols but will keep an eye on his Group One hopes from home.  Read more »

Grand Piano set for first stakes test

Friday 3 April 2020, 2:13pm

Trainer John Thompson believes Grand Piano is ready for his introduction to stakes racing in the Carbine Club Stakes and has been buoyed by his lead-up work.  Read more »

Josh Parr confident he is on Derby Hero

Friday 3 April 2020, 1:48pm

Jockey Josh Parr has developed a close partnership with Shadow Hero and he has absolute belief the horse can stay the distance in the ATC Australian Derby.  Read more »

Vegas Knight to bounce back at Caulfield

Friday 3 April 2020, 1:17pm

Trainer Colin Little is not put off by a wet track at Caulfield which he sees as a plus for three-year-old Vegas Knight.  Read more »

Group One Doncaster Mile facts and figures

Friday 3 April 2020, 12:27pm

Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3 million Doncaster Mile, the feature race at Randwick on the first day of The Championships.  Read more »

Mr Quickie in Sydney for Doncaster tilt

Friday 3 April 2020, 12:24pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes hopes Mr Quickie can finish strongly in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick in which he will jump from a wide barrier.  Read more »

Hulberts finally have luck with barriers

Friday 3 April 2020, 12:15pm

The Peter and Will Hulbert training partnership has finally had some luck with barriers for its horses Oh Five Glory and Moonlight Lady at Doomben.  Read more »

Doomben switch helps Femme Fireball

Friday 3 April 2020, 11:55am

The switch of the Brisbane meeting from Eagle Farm to Doomben can help Femme Fireball win her first race over 1600m.  Read more »

New Zealand working towards racing return

Friday 3 April 2020, 10:52am

New Zealand racing is working towards a return in the second half of the year after a complete shutdown.  Read more »

Virtual Grand National for charity

Friday 3 April 2020, 9:41am

All profits from the running of a virtual Grand National will go to Britain's National Health Service.  Read more »

Qld jockey banned for quarantine breach

Thursday 2 April 2020, 5:16pm

Apprentice Zoe White has been disqualified for six months after being found guilty of refusing an order to stand down for self-quarantine  Read more »

History beckons as Bobbing chases double

Thursday 2 April 2020, 5:07pm

A year after winning the Provincial Championships Final, Bobbing will return for a shot at the corresponding title for country-trained horses.  Read more »

McDonald gives Japanese horse a work-out

Thursday 2 April 2020, 5:01pm

James McDonald has given Japanese horse Danon Premium a work-out at Canterbury ahead of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Coronavirus shuts down Tasmanian racing

Thursday 2 April 2020, 4:55pm

Tasmania is the first Australian state to shut down racing with thoroughbred, harness and greyhounds all stopped for a month.  Read more »

Wet track doubt on Standout in TJ Smith

Thursday 2 April 2020, 4:41pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed Standout will only take his place in a sparkling edition of the Group One TJ Smith Stakes if the Randwick track dries out.  Read more »

Rain forces date change to Benalla meeting

Thursday 2 April 2020, 3:17pm

A heavy track with surface water on it and no suitable transfer options has resulted in the Benalla race meeting being held over.  Read more »

Andrew Noblet returns for Caulfield shot

Thursday 2 April 2020, 3:16pm

Having relocated from Caulfield to Ballarat, trainer Andrew Noblet is hoping to make his first foray back to his former base a winning one.  Read more »

Cummings seeks change of luck in Doncaster

Thursday 2 April 2020, 3:08pm

The Anthony Cummings-trained Prince Fawaz will bid to enhance the good recent record of three-year-olds when he takes on older horses in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Beehunter ready for Caulfield challenge

Thursday 2 April 2020, 3:01pm

Trainer John Sadler has always thought of Beehunter as a potential miler and the three-year-old will get that chance in the Neds Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Baker after fifth Australian Derby success

Thursday 2 April 2020, 2:01pm

Even with the coronavirus forcing him to stay in New Zealand, trainer Murray Baker is set to again make his presence felt in the ATC Australian Derby.  Read more »

Carif to back-up in Gr 2 Chairman's Qlty

Thursday 2 April 2020, 1:32pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden believes four-year-old stayer Carif has plenty in his favour going into the Group Two Chairman's Quality at Randwick.  Read more »

Mishani Rebel to debut for John Wallace

Thursday 2 April 2020, 12:37pm

The new racing restrictions in Queensland have allowed trainer John Wallace pick up handy two-year=old Mishani Rebel who debuts for him at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Dismissal aims for upset in Group 1 Sires'

Thursday 2 April 2020, 12:15pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is convinced Dismissal can run a much better race than her odds suggest in the Group One ATC Sires' Produce Stakes over 1400m at Randwick.  Read more »

Gollan ready to Get Stuck In at Doomben

Thursday 2 April 2020, 11:19am

Trainer Tony Gollan will rely on Get Stuck In at Doomben after scratching Silvera with future feature races in mind.  Read more »

Munce out to continue good run with Papaya

Thursday 2 April 2020, 11:11am

Trainer Chris Munce has decided to miss the Capricornia Classic with Papaya and will instead run her at Doomben.  Read more »

McGillivray on right track for Gold Coast

Thursday 2 April 2020, 11:07am

Jockey Matt McGillivray has made the right choice by electing to ride at the Gold Coast where he has 10 rides at the metropolitan-class meeting.  Read more »

Irish jumps season officially over

Thursday 2 April 2020, 9:14am

The Irish National Hunt season has officially ended with the news the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals will not be rescheduled.  Read more »

Bivouac on target for TJ Smith challenge

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 6:09pm

Trainer James Cummings believes the track was Bivouac's undoing in the William Reid Stakes and expects a stronger showing in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Snowdens with three chances in G1 Sires'

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 5:43pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden believes the stable has three genuine chances in the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes in Aim, King's Legacy and Bartley.  Read more »

Draw, weight won't force Buffalo River out

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 4:16pm

Saddled with plenty of weight and a wide draw for a first-up assignment, trainer Mike Moroney says Buffalo River will still take his place at Caulfield.  Read more »

Uncomplicated adds to Kendrick reputation

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 4:10pm

Stuart Kendrick has again shown his knack with cheap horses after Uncomplicated scored an upset win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Castelvecchio can join sire as Derby hero

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 3:55pm

Castelvecchio will be out to join his sire Dundeel on the Australian Derby honour roll, with the colt favourite to win the Group One race at Randwick.  Read more »

Rosehill meeting abandoned after one race

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 2:20pm

Rain and visibility issues have prompted officials to abandon the midweek city meeting at Rosehill after one race.  Read more »

Test run for digital Easter yearling sale

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 2:15pm

William Inglis will conduct a trial run of the Australian Easter Yearling Sale which will be held online because of the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Warrnambool carnival reduced to two days

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 1:52pm

One meeting for jumps racing and one on the Flat will be the new look for the Warrnambool carnival after a reduction from three days to two.  Read more »

Quackerjack set for G1 Doncaster Mile tilt

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 1:16pm

Trainer Mark Newnham believes Villiers Stakes winner Quackerjack has the right profile to be a contender in the Group One Doncaster Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

VRC planning for Melbourne Cup in November

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 1:05pm

The Victoria Racing Club is hoping it can run the Melbourne Cup on its traditional date in November.  Read more »

Qld trainer, jockey premierships on hold

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 12:01pm

Racing Queensland has suspended jockey and trainer premiership counts due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Grey Missile heads Edmonds Gold Coast team

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 11:50am

The Toby and Tent Edmonds partnership has lived up to its promise to support regional racing with a big team at the Gold Coast headed by Grey Missile.  Read more »

Strong Qld fields catch Baldwin off guard

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 11:41am

Trainer Barry Baldwin is surprised at the strength of two upcoming metropolitan meetings in southeast Queensland.  Read more »

Hollie Doyle keeping fit hoping for return

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 9:13am

Britain's leading female jockey Hollie Doyle is keeping busy while British racing is shut down and her partner Tom Marquand is in Sydney.  Read more »

Animate wins Provincial C'ship Qualifier

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 7:51pm

Animate has won the Provincial Championship Qualifier at Newcastle to give trainer Kris Lees five runners in the final.  Read more »

Happy Clapper wins barrier trial

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 7:02pm

Popular veteran Happy Clapper has won a barrier trial ahead of his next start in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Vic field sizes capped to reduce numbers

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 6:36pm

In a bid to reduce numbers on racetracks and keep social distancing measures, Racing Victoria has decided to restrict the maximum size of race fields.  Read more »

Beauty Bolt has Adelaide lead-ups at home

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 6:15pm

Grahame Begg has his sights set on the Australasian Oaks in Adelaide with Beauty Bolt but the filly will have her lead-up races in Melbourne.  Read more »

Nature Strip favourite for G1 TJ Smith

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 5:50pm

The Group One TJ Smith Stakes has attracted a star-studded field of 13 with favourite Nature Strip one of nine individual Group One winners set to clash.  Read more »

RV could help participants for 12 months

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 4:36pm

Racing Victoria says it has the reserves to support industry participants for up to a year if it also has the backing of the state government,  Read more »

VRC Board ticks off on new chairman

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 3:30pm

The coronavirus crisis has delayed the switch of Neil Wilson from Victoria Racing Club chief executive to the club's chairman.  Read more »

Mamaragan on target for G1 Sires' Produce

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 3:14pm

Trainer John Thompson believes Mamaragan has come on again since his Golden Slipper placing and is ready for the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Coronavirus could delay Cox Plate a year

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 12:11pm

If crowds continue to be locked out of racing, the Moonee Valley Racing Club may consider postponing the 100th running of the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Star-studded fields for Randwick features

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 10:07am

Fields have been declared for the four Group One races on day one of The Championships including a star-studded line-up of sprinters in the TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Melody Belle draws 14 in Doncaster

Tuesday 31 March 2020, 9:37am

New Zealand mare Melody Belle has drawn barrier 14 of 24 in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on the first day of The Championships.  Read more »

Boss with chance for eighth Doncaster Mile

Monday 30 March 2020, 6:31pm

Seven-time winning jockey Glen Boss will ride Brandenburg in the Doncaster Mile while six-time winning trainer Chris Waller will saddle up a host of chances.  Read more »

Newnham believes racing can continue

Monday 30 March 2020, 6:19pm

Group One-winning trainer Mark Newnham believes racing can keep going with participants doing their part to adhere to all the protocols in place.  Read more »

Bosson on Quick Thinker in Aust Derby

Monday 30 March 2020, 5:48pm

New Zealander Quick Thinker will back up in the Australian Derby with Opie Bosson replacing James McDonald who is committed to Castelvecchio.  Read more »

Mark Newnham eyes Derby, Doncaster glory

Monday 30 March 2020, 4:54pm

Mark Newnham's four Group One wins have come at Randwick and he hopes to add to his tally with Shadow Hero and Quackerjack on day one of The Championships.  Read more »