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Trainer says BHA stopped racing too soon

Tuesday 24 March 2020, 9:34am

Trainer Mark Johnston believes the British Horseracing Authority has made a mistake suspending racing as soon as it has.  Read more »

Vic and NSW return options for Gailo Chop

Monday 23 March 2020, 6:31pm

Gailo Chop has been entered for races at Bendigo and Rosehill with trainer Matthew Williams looking at both options.  Read more »

Qld trainers seek clarification on border

Monday 23 March 2020, 6:02pm

Racing in Queensland will continue as trainers seek clarification on the impact of a decision to close the state's borders.  Read more »

Glenfiddich to chase Sydney autumn riches

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:58pm

Mornington winner Glenfiddich is heading to Sydney early in case the border between NSW and Victoria is closed.  Read more »

Racing and training continue in Victoria

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:38pm

After initial uncertainty, racing and training in Victoria has been given the tick of approval to continue by Racing Victoria.  Read more »

Next round for Funstar and Probabeel

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:34pm

Star fillies Funstar and Probabeel will meet in a Group One race for third time with the score at one-all.  Read more »

New Zealand horses to stay at home

Monday 23 March 2020, 4:40pm

There will be no more New Zealand horses travelling to Australia for the autumn after the government barred international travel.  Read more »

Hayes preparing for Hong Kong from home

Monday 23 March 2020, 3:16pm

David Hayes will prepare for his move to Hong Kong from Australia as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down non-essential travel.  Read more »

NZ racing closed for at least a month

Monday 23 March 2020, 2:42pm

New Zealand racing will shut down for at least four weeks with the country stepping up its coronavirus alert level.  Read more »

Big entries for Rosehill races

Monday 23 March 2020, 2:10pm

More than 170 horses have been entered for the nine-race meeting scheduled for Rosehill as racing authorities strive to keep the sport going.  Read more »

Golden Sixty in barnstorming Derby win

Monday 23 March 2020, 12:04pm

Golden Sixty has claimed a last-stride win in the Hong Kong Derby to complete the Four-Year-Old triple crown at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Crowd-free racing continues in Australia

Monday 23 March 2020, 10:36am

The multi-billion dollar racing industry is set to continue in Australia under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.  Read more »

Dubai World Cup race meeting cancelled

Monday 23 March 2020, 8:09am

The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Waller hopes racing can continue

Sunday 22 March 2020, 6:19pm

Champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller hopes closed-door racing can weather the coronavirus storm.  Read more »

John Thompson celebrates biggest day

Sunday 22 March 2020, 6:07pm

Trainer John Thompson has celebrated his biggest day on track without fanfare at the closed-door Rosehill Golden Slipper meeting.  Read more »

Eric The Eel headed to Sydney

Sunday 22 March 2020, 5:46pm

Popular Caloundra gelding Eric The Eel has been confirmed as a starter in the Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill as long as he can get to Sydney.  Read more »

Tancred likely for Verry Elleegant

Sunday 22 March 2020, 4:14pm

Verry Elleegant may back up in the Tancred Stakes after her fighting second to English visitor Addeybb in the Ranvet.  Read more »

Qld clubs to seek government assistance

Sunday 22 March 2020, 11:30am

Racing Queensland is helping race clubs prepare submissions for federal and state government compensation over the coronavirus impact.  Read more »

Australian Group One for William Haggas

Sunday 22 March 2020, 11:13am

English trainer William Haggas cannot believe how well his long-held plans for Young Rascal and Addeybb paid off at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pride mare shows Exfactor in stakes win

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:31pm

The Joe Pride-trained Miss Exfactor has taken out the final race on Golden Slipper day to land her first stakes success.  Read more »

Slipper meeting goes ahead spectator-free

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:21pm

Golden Slipper day has gone ahead in Sydney under strict bio security conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Away Game 'outstanding' in Slipper placing

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:10pm

Magic Milions 2YO Classic winner Away Game has continued an impressive juvenile season with a second placing to Farnan in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Diamond Effort prevails in Hareeba Stakes

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:04pm

Trainer Clinton McDonald will consider raising the bar with Diamond Effort after the mare landed her sixth win in the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

Slipper win leaves Bowman with Golden glow

Saturday 21 March 2020, 5:58pm

Hugh Bowman has won his first Golden Slipper with a brilliantly judged front-running ride aboard the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Farnan.  Read more »

I Am Excited wins Group 1 Galaxy thriller

Saturday 21 March 2020, 5:23pm

I Am Excited has taken an inside run to lead home a mares' trifecta in The Galaxy at Rosehill, giving trainer David Pfieffer his first Group One win.  Read more »

Aktau gains Caulfield ticket at Mornington

Saturday 21 March 2020, 5:11pm

A start in the Caulfield Cup beckons for Aktau after the imported stayer scored a strong staying win in the Listed Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Front-running way works for Get Stuck In

Saturday 21 March 2020, 4:57pm

Tony Gollan's plan to lead with Get Stuck In paid off when the gelding was far too good at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Farnan gives Waterhouse a seventh Slipper

Saturday 21 March 2020, 4:42pm

Farnan has beaten Away Game and Mamaragan to win the Golden Slipper, the world's richest race for two-year-old thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Chuck A Luck takes out Mornington Guineas

Saturday 21 March 2020, 4:10pm

At his second start in Australia for new trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Chuck A Luck has won the Mornington Guineas.  Read more »

Castelvecchio back in business in Guineas

Saturday 21 March 2020, 3:57pm

A positive ride from Craig Williams has helped deliver Castelvecchio another Group One win in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Life at the beach helps Brocson to victory

Saturday 21 March 2020, 3:21pm

Life at the beach has helped Brocson continue his success rate at 2400m with a win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Dreamforce claims G1 George Ryder Stakes

Saturday 21 March 2020, 3:16pm

Dreamforce has led all the way to claim his first Group One win in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill, beating New Zealand duo The Bostonian and Te Akau Shark.  Read more »

Missybeel races to Epona Stakes victory

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:38pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained Missybeel has landed her first stakes victory, defeating Gayatri in the Group Three Epona Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tom Marquand lands maiden Group One win

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:35pm

English raider Addeybb has lived up to his reputation and delivered jockey Tom Marquand a career milestone with a tough win in the Group One Ranvet Stakes.  Read more »

Mishani Epic in emotional Eagle Farm win

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:23pm

Mishani Epic's shock win at Eagle Farm has revived memories of his late owner Pattie Crooks.  Read more »

Home track running double for Yargi stable

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:05pm

Jamaican Hurry and I'm Telling Ya have provided their Mornington trainers Amy and Ash Yargi a double at their home track Cup meeting.  Read more »

Young Rascal upsets Sydney Cup favourite

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:58pm

Progressive stayer Mugatoo has suffered his first Australian defeat, going down narrowly to European raider Young Rascal in the Manion Cup.  Read more »

Time Thief progeny a big hit with Lockwood

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:48pm

Trainer Barry Lockwood continued his run of success with the offspring of sire Time Thief when Watch The Cat won at Eagle Farm  Read more »

California Zimbol wins Darby Munro Stakes

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:22pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is convinced better wins are in store for talented filly California Zimbol, who has taken out the Listed Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Griffiths eyes Sydney G1s for Glenfiddich

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:08pm

Glenfiddich has broken through for his maiden victory and now his trainer Robbie Griffiths is looking at Group One contests during the Sydney carnival.  Read more »

British stable staff facing redundancies

Saturday 21 March 2020, 8:03am

British racing's shutdown is having a huge effect on stable staff with reports of redundancies already rife.  Read more »

Loving Gaby lands G1 William Reid Stakes

Friday 20 March 2020, 9:30pm

Loving Gaby has landed a second Group One win under lights at The Valley, taking out the Williams Reid Stakes from Gytrash and Bivouac.  Read more »

Rosehill Guineas facts and figures

Friday 20 March 2020, 4:56pm

What you need to know about the Group One $600,000 Rosehill Guineas run at Rosehill.  Read more »

Star sprinter primed for Galaxy challenge

Friday 20 March 2020, 4:53pm

History is against Galaxy topweight Pierata but trainer Greg Hickman says the horse is good enough to overcome the odds if he gets a perfect ride.  Read more »

Warrnambool carnival hit by crowd ban

Friday 20 March 2020, 4:37pm

The Warrnambool Racing Club is looking into the impact of crowd-free racing ahead of the upcoming three-day carnival.  Read more »

Hopes high for latest Irish import Norway

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:53pm

Chris Waller has already had success with one former Aidan O'Brien-trained horse this autumn and he is hoping to continue in the same vein with Norway.  Read more »

Hareeba Stakes to suit in-form Runson

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:47pm

A return to form and a favourable barrier are the right ingredients for Runson in the Listed Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

NZ Derby winner to step out at Rosehill

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:34pm

New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest will be out to add another staying feature when he makes his Australian debut in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

George Ryder Stakes: What you need to know

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:08pm

Statistics, history and facts on the $1 million George Ryder Stakes to be run on Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill.  Read more »

Golden Slipper: What you need to know

Friday 20 March 2020, 2:14pm

Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3.5 million Golden Slipper, the feature race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Oh Mama, Slipper revives special memories

Friday 20 March 2020, 1:52pm

Almost four decades after John Thompson watched his father's horse run second in a Golden Slipper, the trainer will have his first starter in the race.  Read more »

Hawker Hurricane fitter for Rosehill race

Friday 20 March 2020, 1:27pm

Trainer Mike Moroney believes Hawker Hurricane will strip much fitter for the Listed Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill after an unplaced first-up run in Melbourne.  Read more »

Harlem stays home for Mornington Cup bid

Friday 20 March 2020, 1:18pm

Lindsay Park has decided to stay close to home and try Harlem again at 2400m in the Mornington Cup instead of continuing his campaign in Sydney.  Read more »

Shark doing swimmingly ahead of Ryder

Friday 20 March 2020, 12:19pm

Trainer Jamie Richards is happy Te Akau Shark is ticking all the right boxes as he prepares to extend his unbeaten run this campaign in the George Ryder Stakes.  Read more »

Anderson to profit at Eagle Farm

Friday 20 March 2020, 11:54am

Trainer Chris Anderson has decided to keep promising Profit in Queensland for the winter carnival after he runs at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Prioritise to prove statistics wrong

Friday 20 March 2020, 11:43am

Prioritise has never run a place at Eagle Farm but trainer Steve Tregea believes the gelding can prove that statistic wrong.  Read more »

Gollan has numbers in 3YO at Eagle Farm

Friday 20 March 2020, 11:08am

Smart filly Sugar Boom will miss the 3YO handicap at Eagle Farm but her trainer Tony Gollan still has four good chances in the race.  Read more »

BHA formulating plans for assistance

Friday 20 March 2020, 9:41am

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust says they are working on a plan for financial assistance to participants while racing is shut down.  Read more »

Victorian jockey plan to keep racing going

Thursday 19 March 2020, 6:55pm

A group of 25 Victorian jockeys will no longer participate in trackwork or ride in jump-outs as Racing Victoria implements new initiatives to keep racing going.  Read more »

Asharani joins Lees stablemates in Final

Thursday 19 March 2020, 6:27pm

Improving mare Asharani has booked a spot in the Provincial Championship Final with a strong win in a qualifying heat at Newcastle.  Read more »

Tofane gets another G1 chance in Galaxy

Thursday 19 March 2020, 6:21pm

Trainer Mike Moroney is convinced Tofane is up to Group One level and is hoping the mare can land her first elite-level win in The Galaxy at Rosehill.  Read more »

Carpooling hoops happy to go extra mile

Thursday 19 March 2020, 6:05pm

Jockeys and trainers are adhering to new biosecurity measures and making necessary adjustments as the racing industry navigates the corona virus outbreak.  Read more »

Avilius chasing second Ranvet Stakes win

Thursday 19 March 2020, 5:46pm

The James Cummings-trained Avilius is aiming for a second-straight Ranvet Stakes win at Rosehill but will have to contend with international visitor Addeybb.  Read more »

Noonan chasing another Mornington feature

Thursday 19 March 2020, 5:35pm

Local trainer Tony Noonan has yet to win the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington and is looking to Manolo Blahniq to correct that in the Listed race.  Read more »

Stackhouse gets Golden Slipper chance

Thursday 19 March 2020, 4:54pm

Daniel Stackhouse is excited to get the chance to ride in his first Golden Slipper with unbeaten filly Minhaaj gaining a start as second emergency.  Read more »

Thompson 'stable' hold key to George Ryder

Thursday 19 March 2020, 4:09pm

Dreamforce's trainer John Thompson concedes Kiwi raider Te Akau Shark is the one to beat in the George Ryder Stakes, and the Randwick horseman should know.  Read more »

Future Score in order for Mornington Cup

Thursday 19 March 2020, 3:45pm

Free of lumps and bumps, Future Score is set to take his place in the Mornington Cup which guarantees the winner a start in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Munce and Hancox have hope for Oaks

Thursday 19 March 2020, 3:38pm

Trainer Chris Munce and syndicator Shelley Hancox have combined for many wins and hope for another with Al Jood at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Slipper might finally fit for Bowman

Thursday 19 March 2020, 3:21pm

It has been 13 years since Hugh Bowman last combined with Tulloch Lodge for a Group One win, a drought the combination hopes to break in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Minimum weights lifted in Queensland

Thursday 19 March 2020, 2:01pm

Queensland will follow other states and lift the minimum jockeys' weights for all meetings during the coronavirus outbreak.  Read more »

Litt colt set to be king of the Castel

Thursday 19 March 2020, 1:54pm

Castelvecchio is tracking to reassert his position as Australia's best middle-distance three-year-old when he returns to his favoured distance at Rosehill.  Read more »

William Reid Stks: A look at the G1 sprint

Thursday 19 March 2020, 12:49pm

A look at the history behind the Group One William Reid Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Bivouac to take next step in William Reid

Thursday 19 March 2020, 12:46pm

With Group One wins against his own age and older horses in a handicap, Bivouac will race at weight-for-age in the William Reid.  Read more »

Barrier a worry for Xanthus

Thursday 19 March 2020, 12:40pm

Trainer Matt Dunn is worried by a wide barrier for Xanthus as the gelding begins his winter carnival campaign at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Shogun Sun to step up distance

Thursday 19 March 2020, 12:26pm

Frustrating galloper Shogun Sun steps up in distance to 1500m at Eagle Farm as he tries to break an 18-month winning drought.  Read more »

Cellsabeel scratched from Golden Slipper

Thursday 19 March 2020, 10:56am

Cellsabeel has been scratched from the Golden Slipper with second emergency Minhaaj gaining a start in the $3.5 million race.  Read more »

US jockeys to avoid Dubai World Cup

Thursday 19 March 2020, 8:27am

Three American jockeys have chosen to stay at home rather than travel to compete at the rich Dubai World cup meeting.  Read more »

Trainers back decision to race in Ireland

Thursday 19 March 2020, 7:55am

Multiple Grade One-winning trainer Paul Nolan is among those backing Horse Racing Ireland's decision to let the sport continue behind closed doors.  Read more »

Weights rise for Victorian race meetings

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 7:07pm

Jockeys riding in Victorian races will not be required to waste as hard with Racing Victoria raising the minimum riding weight to 56kg.  Read more »

Alligator Blood swab in irregularity probe

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 6:16pm

David Vandyke has denied administering the prohibited substance altrenogest to stable star Alligator Blood who has returned a swab irregularity.  Read more »

Madam Rouge a lightweight chance in Galaxy

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 6:12pm

Kathy O'Hara will reunite with in-form Madam Rouge in The Galaxy at Rosehill, with trainer Chris Waller believing the mare is a genuine lightweight chance.  Read more »

NSW minimum riding weight lifted one kilo

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 5:12pm

The minimum riding weight in NSW will rise one kilogram to help combat the effects of wasting and to maintain jockeys' health.  Read more »

Stars Of Carrum returns for Mornington Cup

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 5:04pm

After running fourth in the Mornington Cup as a three-year-old in 2019, Stars Of Carrum has returned for another shot at the 2400m race.  Read more »

Xerri shows potential in Doomben victory

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 4:59pm

Xerri hasn't lived up to hopes he could run in the Golden Slipper but he has shown potential with a Doomben win.  Read more »

Addeybb opens favourite for Ranvet Stakes

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 4:48pm

English horse Addeybb is the early favourite for the Group One Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill ahead of last year's winner Avilius.  Read more »

RV board gives Peter Moody the green light

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 2:52pm

Peter Moody is set to restart his training career after the Racing Victoria board gave his application the seal of approval.  Read more »

Farnan on song for G1 Golden Slipper tilt

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 2:43pm

Farnan has won two key lead-ups and co-trainer Adrian Bott says the colt is in great shape for his autumn grand final in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Zoustyle stays home after bleeding attack

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 1:07pm

Zoustyle's future racing is likely to be only in Queensland after he suffered a bleeding attack at Rosehill.  Read more »

Get The Idea to face Rosehill Guineas test

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 1:02pm

Trainer John Sargent is happy to give lightly raced Get The Idea his chance to measure up in the Rosehill Guineas with a view to an ATC Australian Derby start.  Read more »

Williams confidence levels high in Gaby

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 12:45pm

Craig Williams and Loving Gaby return to The Valley for the William Reid Stakes chasing a second Group One win at the track under lights.  Read more »

Femme to fire for Heathcote at Eagle Farm

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 12:23pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote will rely on Femme Fireball at Eagle Farm after contemplating retirement for a stablemate.  Read more »

Star-studded fields for Rosehill features

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 11:03am

Final fields have been declared for the Golden Slipper program which includes four other Group One races at Rosehill.  Read more »

William Reid Stakes draws 11 at The Valley

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 10:50am

Star three-year-olds Bivouac, Exceedance and Loving Gaby headline a field of 11 along with Mystic Journey for the Group One William Reid Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

British racing off until the end of April

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 9:11am

The British Horseracing Authority has assured participants every effort will be made to financially support those who work in the industry.  Read more »

Global Quest out of Golden Slipper

Wednesday 18 March 2020, 8:58am

The Chris Waller-trained Global Quest has been scratched from the Golden Slipper because of a poor blood picture.  Read more »

Brandenburg to run in George Ryder Stakes

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 6:44pm

Hobartville Stakes winner and Randwick Guineas placegetter Brandenburg will take on the older horses at weight-for-age in the George Ryder Stakes.  Read more »

Splintex entered for two Rosehill sprints

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 6:24pm

Splintex is at the bottom of the ballot for a start in the Group One Galaxy at Rosehill, with the Listed Darby Munro Stakes the fallback option.  Read more »

Farnan loses Slipper favouritism

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 6:15pm

Farnan has been displaced by Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa as the Golden Slipper favourite after drawing wide.  Read more »

Options for Sydney Cup bound Sweet Thomas

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 6:12pm

Sydney trainer Matthew Smith has options in Melbourne and Sydney with stayer Sweet Thomas as the gelding prepares for the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

No William Reid Stakes for Nature Strip

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 6:05pm

Nature Strip will not head to Melbourne for the William Reid Stakes, with the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick scheduled for the star sprinter's next start.  Read more »