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Key QRIC staff to work in isolation
Brisbane
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 4:48pm
Key Queensland Racing Integrity Commission staff will work in isolation on non-race days to restrict the spread of coronavirus. Read more »
Holes in Cranbourne track scupper meeting
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 4:35pm
The discovery of two holes near the winning post at Cranbourne has brought a premature finish to racing at the provincial Victorian track. Read more »
Jockeys get charter flight to G1 meeting
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 4:33pm
A group of Victorian jockeys will be joined by two of their NSW counterparts on a charter flight to Sydney to ride at the Golden Slipper meeting at Rosehill. Read more »
Wide draw not ideal for Mildred: Begg
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 3:22pm
Grahame Begg says two-year-old Mildred has done particularly well leading into the Golden Slipper but the trainer is lamenting her wide barrier. Read more »
Pippie takes aim at G1 William Reid Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 1:50pm
After landing a first Group One win with sustained speed in the Oakleigh Plate, Pippie will be ridden more conservatively in the Williams Reid Stakes. Read more »
National cancellation to cost millions
London
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 1:10pm
Bookmakers say the cancellation of the Grand National over the coronavirus crisis will cost the racing industry millions. Read more »
The Candy Man to miss Doncaster Mile
Brisbane
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 11:38am
Brisbane gelding The Candy Man is out of contention for the Doncaster Mile with trainer Barry Baldwin pulling the pin on a lead-up race at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Tagaloa new favourite for Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9:57am
Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa has replaced Farnan as Golden Slipper favourite after coming up with barrier six. Read more »
One Japanese horse on way to Sydney
Sydney
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9:42am
Former Doncaster Mile favourite Mozu Ascot and My Style will not travel to Sydney but a third Japanese horse, Danon Premium, is on his way for the QE Stakes. Read more »
Full field for $3.5 million Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9:40am
A full field of 16 plus four emergencies has been declared for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper to be held behind closed doors at Rosehill. Read more »
Grand National cancelled due to virus
London
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 8:03am
The Jockey Club Racecourses have cancelled the Grand National Festival scheduled for April 2-4 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
The Grand National has been cancelled
London
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 8:01am
The Grand National at Aintree will not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Easter yearling sale to go ahead: Webster
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 8:32pm
The Australian Easter Yearling sale is set to go ahead with an enhanced online presence and restrictions on attendance. Read more »
Picnic meetings abandoned in Vic, NSW
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 8:30pm
While professional racing is scheduled to continue with public lock-outs, some picnic race meetings in both Victoria and NSW have been cancelled. Read more »
Racing continues with restrictions
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 7:31pm
Horse racing will continue around the country with strict conditions on human attendance and participation. Read more »
Shadow Hero on target for another Guineas
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 6:16pm
Having won the Group One Randwick Guineas at his most recent start, Shadow Hero is on target for the Rosehill Guineas over 2000m. Read more »
Thermosphere confirmed for Slipper start
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 6:05pm
The James Cummings-trained Magic Night Stakes winner Thermosphere has been confirmed as a Golden Slipper runner. Read more »
NZ Derby winner set to fly to Sydney
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 5:51pm
New Zealand trainer Tony Pike is banding together with other trainers to get their horses ready to race in Sydney. Read more »
Tagaloa on target for Golden Slipper shot
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 4:39pm
Blue Diamond winner Tagaloa has taken benefit from his second placing in the Todman Stakes at Randwick and is in top order for the Golden Slipper at Rosehill. Read more »
Gytrash among strong William Reid entries
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 4:17pm
Lightning Stakes winner Gytrash is among a host of Group One winners nominated for the William Reid Stakes at The Valley. Read more »
Aktau tuned up for Mornington Cup assault
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 1:46pm
Trainer Mike Moroney has targeted the Mornington Cup with imported stayer Aktau from the gelding's first start on Australian soil. Read more »
Bosson back in time to ride Te Akau Shark
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 1:13pm
Star New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson has arrived back in Australia in time to avoid self-isolation and will be based in Sydney for the autumn carnival. Read more »
BRC moves to protect tracks for winter
Brisbane
Monday 16 March 2020, 12:39pm
The Brisbane Racing Club will swap some meetings between its two tracks to ensure they are in best condition for the winter carnival. Read more »
Qld apprentice race off because of virus
Brisbane
Monday 16 March 2020, 10:22am
The third heat of the national apprentice riders series at Doomben has been abandoned because of the coronavirus crisis. Read more »
Barbaric out of Slipper, Cellsabeel in
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 10:13am
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Barbaric will not run in the Golden Slipper, paving the way for former favourite Cellsabeel to start. Read more »
British racing to go behind closed doors
London
Monday 16 March 2020, 9:48am
Racing in Britain is set to go behind closed doors this week as a result of the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
Kody Nestor trains one-two in Country heat
Sydney
Sunday 15 March 2020, 6:38pm
Trainer Kody Nestor has qualified two horses for the $500,000 Country Championship final via the heat at Coonamble. Read more »
Opie Bosson in rushed trip to Sydney
Sydney
Sunday 15 March 2020, 6:16pm
Te Akau Racing's jockey Opie Bosson has made a quick return to Australia to ride the team's horses over the Sydney carnival. Read more »
Insurance against closed-door racing
Sydney
Sunday 15 March 2020, 4:52pm
The Australian Turf Club is insured against losses for its three biggest days of autumn racing which will be spectator-free. Read more »
Virus racing ban to hit casual workers
Brisbane
Sunday 15 March 2020, 3:15pm
A proposed ban on spectators is one of several problems Queensland officials must resolve in coming weeks. Read more »
Return to The Valley to suit Loving Gaby
Melbourne
Sunday 15 March 2020, 3:11pm
David Eustace is banking on a return to racing around a bend at The Valley to prove a winning formula for Loving Gaby in the Group One William Reid Stakes. Read more »
Trial has Personal ready for Slipper tilt
Melbourne
Sunday 15 March 2020, 2:11pm
David Hayes is hoping Personal can match the deeds of Miss Finland by taking out the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill. Read more »
The Odyssey on way to becoming millionaire
Brisbane
Sunday 15 March 2020, 1:36pm
The Odyssey is on the way to becoming Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida's first million dollar earner after his win in the 3YO Jewel at the Gold Cost. Read more »
Hay roll-out to continue in Wauchope area
Sydney
Sunday 15 March 2020, 12:19pm
The ATC Foundation's roll-out of funds and hay to those affected by bushfires will continue on the NSW mid-North Coast. Read more »
Gollan wins fourth Goldmarket Handicap
Gold Coast
Saturday 14 March 2020, 6:35pm
Premier trainer Tony Gollan has won his fourth Listed Goldmarket Handicap with outsider Snitch. Read more »
Guizot wins Anniversary Vase at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 6:29pm
The Aaron Purcell-trained Guizot has again shown his liking for the Caulfield 1600m course with victory in the Listed Anniversary Vase. Read more »
High five for James McDonald at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 6:22pm
James McDonald has enjoyed a day out at Rosehill riding five of the nine winners highlighted by top filly Funstar in the Phar Lap Stakes. Read more »
Gosford provincial championship heat off
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 6:19pm
The Gosford qualifying heat of the Provincial Championship has been postponed because of poor visibility. Read more »
Schweida proves master Jewel tactician
Gold Coast
Saturday 14 March 2020, 5:56pm
The Odyssey has led all the way to win The Jewel 3YO for trainer Kelly Schweida and jockey Stephanie Thornton. Read more »
Jennifer Eccles wins G1 New Zealand Oaks
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 5:32pm
Jason Waddell has ridden the Shaune Ritchie-trained Jennifer Eccles to a decisive win in the New Zealand Oaks. Read more »
Imaging in Doncaster frame after Ajax win
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 5:05pm
The Chris Waller-trained Imaging has put himself in contention for the Doncaster Mile with his victory in the Ajax Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Excess Funds gets the money in Inglis Dash
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 5:01pm
The Levi Kavanagh-trained three-year-old Excess Funds has raced to the biggest win of his short career in the $500,000 Inglis Dash at Caulfield. Read more »
Perth quinella in $5 million All-Star Mile
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 4:57pm
Regal Power has led home stablemate Superstorm to give Grant and Alana Williams a one-two finish in the $5 million All-Star Mile at Caulfield. Read more »
Winx trainer scared of coronavirus impact
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 4:45pm
Chris Waller is taking a proactive approach towards the coronavirus but admits he is concerned about its impact, particularly on horse welfare. Read more »
Kisukano shines brightest in Jewel victory
Gold Coast
Saturday 14 March 2020, 4:41pm
Toowoomba filly Kisukano has caused one of the biggest feature race upsets in Queensland history when she won The Jewel 2YO at the Gold Coast Read more »
Con caps comeback with Coolmore triumph
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 4:33pm
Well-travelled mare Con Te Partiro has ended an 18-month Group One drought for trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott with a Coolmore Classic victory. Read more »
Inverloch in line for Mornington Cup shot
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 4:12pm
Inverloch has recorded an all-the-way win in the Mornington Cup Prelude at Caulfield and is set to back-up in the 2400m Cup eight days later. Read more »
Funstar a shining light in Rosehill mud
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 4:09pm
Top filly Funstar has turned the tables on Probabeel, leading most of the way to win the Phar Lap Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Star Of The Seas appreciates wet surface
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 3:56pm
Star Of The Seas has shown a superior turn of foot in the wet at Rosehill to win the Group Three Maurice McCarten Stakes. Read more »
River Night wins Redoute's Choice Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 3:17pm
After two black-type placings in her first three starts, juvenile River Night has broken through for a win in the Listed Redoute's Choice Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Godolphin ponder if Slipper will fit filly
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 3:14pm
Godolphin will weigh up whether to back-up Thermosphere in the Golden Slipper after her qualifying win in the Magic Night Stakes. Read more »
Warrnambool Cup tilt for Grand Promenade
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 3:10pm
Lightly raced stayer Grand Promenade will be set for the Warrnambool Cup after registering his fourth straight win with a fighting victory at Caulfield. Read more »
Prague back in Golden Slipper contention
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 2:59pm
UK jockey Tom Marquand has made an immediate impact on his return to Sydney, helping Prague secure his Golden Slipper spot with victory in a qualifying race. Read more »
Crowd-less Caulfield for All-Star Mile day
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 2:55pm
The threat of coronavirus and the resulting lockout at Caulfield has left a different race day feel for the All-Star Mile race day. Read more »
Baldwin gets a boost from Motion Granted
Gold Coast
Saturday 14 March 2020, 2:49pm
Trainer Barry Baldwin wasn't happy with The Candy Man in a Gold Coast track gallop but got a boost when Motion Granted won. Read more »
Exasperate races to Caulfield victory
Melbourne
Saturday 14 March 2020, 2:06pm
Trainer Matthew Brown believes there is still more upside with five-year-old Exasperate who has made it two Caulfield wins from his past three starts. Read more »
Mountbatten gives McCormick a milestone
Gold Coast
Saturday 14 March 2020, 2:01pm
Gatton trainer Leanne McCormick landed her first Saturday metropolitan winner when Mountbatten scored at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Clipperton back in Sydney winners' circle
Sydney
Saturday 14 March 2020, 1:33pm
Zoffany's Lad has delivered a milestone win to both his trainer and jockey with a gritty performance at Rosehill on Coolmore Classic day. Read more »
Crowds only slightly down at Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Saturday 14 March 2020, 8:43am
Cheltenham chief Ian Renton has admitted his relief after the four days of the famous jumps Festival went ahead without problems. Read more »
Willie Mullins top trainer at Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Saturday 14 March 2020, 8:42am
Willie Mullins has been crowned leading trainer at the Cheltenham Festival for a seventh time with seven winners over the four days. Read more »
Alligator Blood to run in All-Star Mile
Melbourne
Friday 13 March 2020, 8:04pm
Alligator Blood will run in the All-Star Mile with his owners and their families and friends to gather at a nearby venue close to the course. Read more »
Race meetings going ahead with caution
Sydney
Friday 13 March 2020, 7:29pm
Race meetings in NSW, Qld and SA will go ahead as planned over the weekend but the public will be locked out of the All-Star Mile at Caulfield. Read more »
Secret Blaze in form for Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 13 March 2020, 6:28pm
After finishing second to subsequent Australian Cup winner Fifty Stars in the Blamey Stakes, Secret Blaze is favourite to take out the Mornington Cup Prelude. Read more »
Bosson poised for another Aust feature win
Melbourne
Friday 13 March 2020, 6:11pm
After recent Group One doubles in Sydney and at home in New Zealand, star jockey Opie Bosson is confident he can add the $5m All-Star Mile at Caulfield. Read more »
Weight of numbers no guarantee in Coolmore
Sydney
Friday 13 March 2020, 5:55pm
Dawn Dawn and Sweet Deal are favoured to repeat their Guy Walter Stakes duel in the Group One Coolmore Classic. Read more »
NSW race meetings to go ahead with public
Sydney
Friday 13 March 2020, 4:28pm
Spectators will be able to attend race meetings in NSW over the weekend but are urged to use caution. Read more »
Oscar stays the distance at Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Friday 13 March 2020, 3:50pm
Jockey Adam Wedge admits he was not hopeful Lisnagar Oscar could upset Paisley Park in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Read more »
Chapter And Verse ready for Goldmarket
Brisbane
Friday 13 March 2020, 3:37pm
Trainer Desleigh Forster has had the runner-up in the past two Goldmarket Handicaps and hopes to go one better with Chapter And Verse. Read more »
Hawkes pair ready to Rock at Rosehill
Sydney
Friday 13 March 2020, 2:58pm
Emerging staying prospect Master Of Wine and up-and-coming miler Rock are geared up to put their carnival talents on show at Rosehill. Read more »
Mr Quickie ready to go in All-Star Mile
Melbourne
Friday 13 March 2020, 2:25pm
Trainer Phillip Stokes is confident he has Mr Quickie in the right condition for his first-up tilt at the All-Star Mile. Read more »
Boom times for Gollan at Gold Coast
Brisbane
Friday 13 March 2020, 1:55pm
Trainer Tony Gollan won plenty of races with Spirit of Boom and he hopes to continue with two of the stallion's offspring at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Qld officials to discuss coronavirus
Brisbane
Friday 13 March 2020, 10:55am
South east Queensland race club officials will discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the winter carnival. Read more »
Oh Five Glory gets another bad barrier
Brisbane
Friday 13 March 2020, 10:39am
Smart filly Oh Five Glory will again have to overcome a wide barrier when she runs in the $300,000 Jewel at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Public to be locked out of All-Star Mile
Melbourne
Friday 13 March 2020, 10:01am
Victorian racing officials have made the call to run the All-Star Mile meeting and Alister Clark Stakes meetings without spectators. Read more »
Public barred from racing in Ireland.
London
Friday 13 March 2020, 9:52am
Horse Racing Ireland is the latest jurisdiction to close meetings to the public because of the coronavirus Read more »
Betway to pay record gambling fine
London
Thursday 12 March 2020, 7:21pm
Online gambling business Betway has been hit with a record PS11.6 million penalty package for a series of social responsibility and money laundering failings. Read more »
2002 Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem dies
Georgetown
Thursday 12 March 2020, 6:44pm
War Emblem, winner of the first two legs of the 2002 Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, has died aged 21. Read more »
Cascadian on notice after bumpy start
Sydney
Thursday 12 March 2020, 5:40pm
With a Doncaster Mile berth on the line, Godolphin trainer James Cummings says Cascadian needs to put his autumn back on track in the Ajax Stakes. Read more »
Prelude to determine Mornington Cup bid
Melbourne
Thursday 12 March 2020, 5:28pm
Inverloch and Salsamor could both be on quick back-ups to the Mornington Cup if their performances in a Prelude at Caulfield warrant a start. Read more »
Star fillies don't scare Hawkes' Spend
Sydney
Thursday 12 March 2020, 4:52pm
The Phar Lap Stakes could be reduced to six runners with four horses in doubt to line up in the Group Two race at Rosehill. Read more »
Sunlight to line up in Flemington jump-out
Melbourne
Thursday 12 March 2020, 4:45pm
Sunlight will continue preparations towards a return to racing with a jump-out at Flemington which trainer Tony McEvoy says will be a pipe-opener. Read more »
Hanseatic wins trial ahead of Slipper bid
Sydney
Thursday 12 March 2020, 4:18pm
Blue Diamond Stakes placegetters Hanseatic and Personal have tuned up for their respective Golden Slipper bids with barrier trial wins at Randwick. Read more »
Pressure off Vandyke leading into Mile
Melbourne
Thursday 12 March 2020, 4:06pm
David Vandyke hopes Alligator Blood can cap his season with an All-Star Mile victory but the trainer says he will be happy with a top-three finish. Read more »
Juveniles jostle for final Slipper spots
Sydney
Thursday 12 March 2020, 3:09pm
There will be plenty at stake in the two-year-old races at Rosehill as 24 youngsters get their last chance to qualify for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper. Read more »
Grey Missile to again prove toughness
Brisbane
Thursday 12 March 2020, 2:45pm
Former country star Grey Missile will again have to call on his renowned toughness to win the Goldmarket at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Wet a worry for Sartorial Splendor: Sadler
Melbourne
Thursday 12 March 2020, 2:21pm
Trainer John Sadler has had his problems with Sartorial Splendor leading into the Inglis Dash and is now concerned how much rain might fall at Caulfield. Read more »
Munce gives Huxtable big race chance
Brisbane
Thursday 12 March 2020, 1:50pm
Trainer Chris Munce has entrusted his apprentice Justin Huxtable with the ride on Boomnova in the $500,000 2YO The Jewel at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Sylvia's Mother on song for Coolmore
Sydney
Thursday 12 March 2020, 1:34pm
The Group One Coolmore Classic will be a watershed race for owner-breeders Rob and Pam Crosby who have two runners, including favourite Sylvia's Mother. Read more »
Big test for Eric The Eel at Gold Coast
Brisbane
Thursday 12 March 2020, 1:14pm
Three-year-old Eric The Eel has a tough test as he puts his Australian Derby credentials on the line at the Gold Coast. Read more »
So Si Bon up for All-Star Mile challenge
Melbourne
Thursday 12 March 2020, 12:26pm
Lindsay Park is expecting So Si Bon to be a key player in the All-Star Mile after sneaking his way into the $5 million race at Caulfield. Read more »
Danceteria out to bust a Sky High move
Sydney
Thursday 12 March 2020, 11:59am
Import Danceteria is yet to produce his best form in Australia but connections are hoping a step up in distance aids his chances at Rosehill. Read more »
Cahill and Costa looking for Gold
Brisbane
Thursday 12 March 2020, 11:19am
Trainer Michael Costa has called on comeback jockey Michael Cahill to ride Malahide on the Listed Goldmarket at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Danny Nikolic's internal review refused
Brisbane
Thursday 12 March 2020, 10:56am
The internal reviewer has refused Danny Nikolic's application to overturn a decision to refuse him a jockey's licence in Queensland. Read more »
Meds not factor in Santa Anita deaths
Los Angeles
Thursday 12 March 2020, 10:55am
Californian authorities say there is no evidence of illegal medications playing a part in horse fatalities at Santa Anita. Read more »
Bigger, stronger Talented wins at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 6:32pm
After a fruitless spring campaign, the Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Talented has returned to racing with a narrow but strong win at Sandown. Read more »
Trainers, jockeys welcome new RV schedule
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 5:32pm
An earlier finishing time to night meetings will be trialled while trainers and jockeys have welcomed the news of a race-free week in Victoria. Read more »
Blinkers help Three Phase cause an upset
Brisbane
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 5:09pm
The addition of blinkers has helped Three Phase cause one of the biggest upsets of the season at Doomben. Read more »
Melbourne Cup placegetter out of autumn
Sydney
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 2:54pm
Former northern hemisphere stayer Il Paradiso has suffered a leg injury that will rule him out of the major racing carnivals. Read more »
Marquand returns to test Slipper prospect
Sydney
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 2:48pm
English jockey Tom Marquand is back in Sydney and has his sights set on qualifying talented colt Prague for a Golden Slipper start. Read more »
Akari to dodge Rosehill clash with stars
Sydney
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 2:34pm
Dual stakes winner Akari will bypass a clash with Funstar and Probabeel at Rosehill but could meet them again sooner rather than later. Read more »