News
The Cleaner and Burles back at the Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 25 September 2014, 4:48pm
Tasmanian gelding The Cleaner and his trainer Mick Burles will be back chasing more Moonee Valley success in the JRA Cup. Read more »
Moreira free for Epsom Handicap day rides
Sydney
Thursday 25 September 2014, 4:25pm
Hong Kong-based Joao Moreira has been suspended for three meetings but he will be free to ride He's Your Man in the Epsom Handicap. Read more »
Demon out to deliver on five-month plan
Melbourne
Thursday 25 September 2014, 4:13pm
Sistine Demon's liking for the Caulfield 1400m circuit convinced trainer Andrew Noblet to give the horse a shot at the Sir Rupert Clarke Charity Cup. Read more »
Rupee could run between Moir and Manikato
Melbourne
Thursday 25 September 2014, 3:34pm
Trainer Mick Price will consider adding to Lankan Rupee's spring carnival workload, pending his condition following the Moir Stakes. Read more »
Rock Sturdy still in running for Epsom Hcp
Sydney
Thursday 25 September 2014, 3:18pm
Promising galloper Rock Sturdy will give trainer Joe Pride reason to re-evaluate his claims to an Epsom Handicap start if he wins the Shannon Stakes. Read more »
Stutt Stakes preferred option for Zebulon
Melbourne
Thursday 25 September 2014, 3:14pm
Talented colt Zebulon is expected to start in the Bill Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley as he continues his march towards the Caulfield Guineas. Read more »
Conners hurt in mounting yard accident
Sydney
Thursday 25 September 2014, 3:07pm
Trainer Clarry Conners was lucky to escape serious injury after being struck in the face by a horse at Hawkesbury races. Read more »
Pure-white mare foals pure-white filly
Sydney
Thursday 25 September 2014, 3:02pm
In a genetic rarity, pure-white mare The Opera House has given birth to a foal of the same colour in New Zealand. Read more »
Waller takes aim at six Metrop starters
Sydney
Thursday 25 September 2014, 1:21pm
Chris Waller has four horses ready to go for the Metropolitan but he could have as many as six stayers in contention after the Colin Stephen Quality. Read more »
Rupee won't take a Buffering in Moir
Melbourne
Thursday 25 September 2014, 12:53pm
Lankan Rupee is rated the best sprinter in the world and he has been put on notice to reassert that claim in the Moir Stakes. Read more »
Racing loses another top sire in Sequalo
Brisbane
Thursday 25 September 2014, 11:29am
Queensland's recently crowned Sire of the Year Sequalo has been euthanased at Lyndhurst Park Stud. Read more »
Flighty Hazard Bay cleared for Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 25 September 2014, 11:00am
Hazard Bay, the horse which put Glen Colless in hospital with facial injuries, has mended his manners in time to run at Doomben. Read more »
Harada Bay team forced to make race switch
Brisbane
Thursday 25 September 2014, 10:17am
Co-trainer Chris Meagher admits he is running out of Brisbane options for Harada Bay and he could send the promising galloper to Sydney. Read more »
Benoist opts for Ectot in the Arc
London
Thursday 25 September 2014, 9:42am
Gregory Benoist has opted to ride Ectot in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Christope Lemaire to partner French Oaks winner Avenir Certain. Read more »
Super Willie posts first career win
Sydney
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 5:52pm
Chris Waller says a Hong Kong career for Super Willie can wait because the colt has more to offer in Australia after winning at Canterbury. Read more »
True Passion shows Wolfgram's skills
Brisbane
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 5:27pm
A recent break has refreshed apprentice Travis Wolfgram who has posted an Ipswich win on promising sprinter True Passion. Read more »
Unbeaten Deep Field sets Canterbury record
Sydney
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 4:49pm
Co-trainer Michael Hawkes could only downplay the latest win of Deep Field so much before admitting what the sprinter means to the stable. Read more »
Fast Facts on the Moir Stakes
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 4:29pm
The Group One Moir Stakes is the chance for the world's highest rated sprinter Lankan Rupee to restore his reputation. Read more »
Buffering ready for Lankan Rupee clash
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 4:20pm
Lankan Rupee is a dominant favourite to win the Moir Stakes but trainer Robert Heathcote believes Buffering will give his four rivals something to chase. Read more »
Busselton breaks maiden at Ipswich
Brisbane
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 3:59pm
Former Sydney horse Busselton has begun his new career in Queensland in winning style at Ipswich. Read more »
Arabian Gold starts path to WFA Cox Plate
Sydney
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 3:48pm
Arabian Gold will take her first spring steps towards the Cox Plate but she will have a formidable rival in Catkins in the $300,000 Golden Pendant. Read more »
Scott laments wide draw for Speediness
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 3:32pm
Speediness was a close fourth in last year's Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and trainer Colin Scott is hoping for a better result this time despite a wide draw. Read more »
Lady Echelon preparing for Melbourne trip
Brisbane
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 1:30pm
Brisbane trainer Natalie McCall says Lady Echelon can join Stradbroke Handiap winner River Lad on the float to Melbourne if she performs well at Doomben. Read more »
Proven Thoroughbreds and a morning with Joe Pride
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 11:54am
Joe Pride is poised to carve out a personal best season after taking over the late Guy Walter's old stables Read more »
Lankan Rupee has four rivals in G1 Moir
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 11:52am
Lankan Rupee headlines a small but select field of five runners in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley as he chases the fourth Group One win of his career. Read more »
Dissident headlines Rupert Clarke field
Melbourne
Wednesday 24 September 2014, 11:23am
The Peter Moody-trained Dissident headlines a field of 14 for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Charity Cup at Caulfield. Read more »
Top Brisbane miler Epic poised for Sydney
Brisbane
Tuesday 23 September 2014, 5:53pm
Brisbane galloper isn't entered for the Epsom Handicap but he will take on a field of Randwick mile hopefuls when he contests the Shannon Stakes. Read more »
Rebel Dane out to make up for lost time
Sydney
Tuesday 23 September 2014, 5:19pm
Trainer Gary Portelli is hoping Rebel Dane can get his spring back on track, starting with the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Black Caviar to visit Slipper hero Sebring
Sydney
Tuesday 23 September 2014, 5:14pm
Widden Stud stallion Sebring has been chosen from a short-list for Black Caviar's second mating. Read more »
Commanding Jewel set for Cox Plate warm-up
Melbourne
Tuesday 23 September 2014, 3:27pm
The Cox Plate is the main target for Commanding Jewel and the mare will get another look at Moonee Valley when she runs in the Group Two Stocks Stakes. Read more »
McEvoy, Godolphin an item for Canterbury
Sydney
Tuesday 23 September 2014, 2:50pm
Kerrin McEvoy is well placed to ride a winner for Godolphin, a day after ending a long association with the famous racing stable. Read more »
Kerrin McEvoy parts ways with Godolphin
Sydney
Tuesday 23 September 2014, 1:43pm
Leading jockey Kerrin McEvoy has stood down from his role as Godolphin's No.1 jockey in Australia to pursue freelance opportunities. Read more »
Time called on Kingman's career
London
Tuesday 23 September 2014, 9:25am
Connections have called time on Kingman's career and the champion miler will stand alongside Frankel at Banstead Manor Stud. Read more »
Sooboog one of the two-year-old stars
Sydney
Monday 22 September 2014, 5:26pm
Sooboog has shown his family traits with a barrier trial win at Randwick, the first official heats for the new season. Read more »
Morgan weighing up option with Zebulon
Melbourne
Monday 22 September 2014, 4:54pm
Peter Morgan is undecided whether talented three-year-old Zebulon will have his next start in the Bill Stutt Stakes or the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Read more »
Moody says Dissident's aim is 2000m races
Melbourne
Monday 22 September 2014, 4:39pm
Dissident has his next start in the Rupert Clarke Stakes but trainer Peter Moody has warned he is training the entire with 2000m races in his sights. Read more »
Alamalad gets first look at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Monday 22 September 2014, 4:17pm
Group One winner Almalad has had a solo gallop at Moonee Valley ahead of his Melbourne debut in the Bill Stutt Stakes. Read more »
Kirramosa ready to step up a level
Sydney
Monday 22 September 2014, 4:11pm
Tommy Berry will be reunited with Kirramosa at Rosehill for the first time since they combined to win the Wakeful Stakes. Read more »
Gris Caro not penalised for Caulfield Cup
Melbourne
Monday 22 September 2014, 4:06pm
Gris Caro earned a ballot exemption into the Caulfield Cup with his Naturalism Stakes win and has not been given a weight penalty for the victory. Read more »
Scissor Kick to run in Stan Fox Stakes
Melbourne
Monday 22 September 2014, 3:10pm
Golden Rose runner-up Scissor Kick has his next start in the Group Two Stan Fox Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Lankan Rupee on target for Moir Stakes
Melbourne
Monday 22 September 2014, 1:46pm
A sharp piece of work from Lankan Rupee has trainer Mick Price and jockey Craig Newitt convinced the gelding is spot-on for the Moir Stakes. Read more »
Buffering primed for Moir Stakes
Brisbane
Sunday 21 September 2014, 5:52pm
Jockey Damian Brown is looking forward to the the return of champion Brisbane sprinter Buffering who takes on Lankan Rupee in the Moir Stakes. Read more »
Pienkna must step up for Gollan
Brisbane
Sunday 21 September 2014, 5:36pm
Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will monitor Pienkna to decide whether she continues her Melbourne campaign. Read more »
Almalad to run in Bill Stutt Stakes
Melbourne
Sunday 21 September 2014, 4:56pm
Trainer Gai Waterhouse will be after a third-straight Group Two Bill Stutt Stakes victory when she starts Group One winner Almalad at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Waller strengthens Cox Plate hand
Sydney
Sunday 21 September 2014, 4:48pm
Chris Waller is set to have at least three Cox Plate runners including brilliant George Main Stakes winner Sacred Falls. Read more »
Gregers a chance to run in Moir Stakes
Melbourne
Sunday 21 September 2014, 4:44pm
Fresh from four winners at Caulfield, co-trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig could start Gregers in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Dual Group One winner Samaready retired
Melbourne
Sunday 21 September 2014, 4:32pm
Dual Group One winning mare Samaready has been retired after finishing out of the placings in her season return at Caulfield. Read more »
Girl Guide brings up four wins for Hayes
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 5:56pm
David Hayes and co-trainer Tom Dabernig have had a big day out at Caulfield with four wins including a stakes victory to talented mare Girl Guide. Read more »
Terravista sets up Lankan Rupee Gr 1 clash
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 5:48pm
Joe Pride has rated Terravista the best horse he has trained after the sprinter won The Shorts at Randwick. Read more »
Thief Of Hearts pumped for Melbourne trip
Brisbane
Saturday 20 September 2014, 4:52pm
Stuart Kendrick rode an emotional rollercoaster before Thief Of Hearts confirmed Melbourne plans with a Doomben win. Read more »
Gris Caro win secures Caulfield Cup berth
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 4:28pm
The Jake Stephens-trained Gris Caro has earned a spot in the Caulfield Cup with a determined win in the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Metrop looms for Junoob after WFA victory
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 4:23pm
Chris Waller is likely to head to the Metropolitan with Hill Stakes winner Junoob but says his hand is all but forced by tough Caulfield Cup competition. Read more »
Foreteller gives Waller Group One double
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 4:17pm
Eight-year-old Foreteller, ridden by Glen Boss, has won the Underwood Stakes to give Chris Waller a two-state Group One double. Read more »
Sacred Falls wins WFA George Main Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:59pm
Sacred Falls has added the George Main Stakes to his two Doncaster wins over the famous Randwick mile. Read more »
Hayes stable dominates Caulfield meeting
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:41pm
Talented mare Star Fashion had been earmarked to head to Hong Kong but has stayed in Australia to claim a first-up win at Caulfield. Read more »
First Seal causes Tea Rose Stakes upset
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:18pm
First Seal has signalled a new era for trainer John Thompson with her upset win over Winx and Earthquake in the Tea Rose Stakes. Read more »
Thinking Of You impresses in Caulfield win
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:03pm
The Peter Moody-trained Thinking Of You is highly regarded in Thousand Guineas betting after an impressive win at Caulfield. Read more »
Kuro continues rise in Heritage Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 2:58pm
Joe Pride will weigh up his options with Kuro after the improving sprinter maintained his unbeaten run this campaign to win at Randwick. Read more »
Manawanui overcomes the odds in Ritchie
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 2:52pm
A winning return from Manawanui at Randwick has brought a mixture of joy and relief for his owners and trainer Ron Leemon. Read more »
Fast 'N' Rocking resumes with sprint win
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 2:17pm
Fast 'N' Rocking's first start as a gelding has turned out to be a winning one, relegating Group One placegetter Anatina into second place at Caulfield. Read more »
Hi Son, Volkhere continue Bris domination
Brisbane
Saturday 20 September 2014, 1:54pm
Hi Son and Volkhere have run the quinella position in a metropolitan staying racee in Brisbane for the fourth time this season. Read more »
Rough Justice posts upset win at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 1:39pm
Rough Justice has improved from a first-up defeat to win over 1000m at Caulfield as odds-on favourite Zeletto finished third. Read more »
Godolphin revival continues with Malice
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 1:25pm
The lightly raced Malice has booked a spot on John O'Shea's spring carnival team with a strong victory at Randwick. Read more »
Trade Storm could head to Australia
London
Saturday 20 September 2014, 9:30am
Trade Storm has arrived back in England from his Canadian Group One win with owner Sheikh Fahad to decide whether he goes to Australia. Read more »
Chad Schofield to appeal lengthy ban
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 5:56pm
Young jockey Chad Schofield will appeal a lengthy ban which threatens to derail his spring carnival ambitions. Read more »
Baffert calls time on Game On Dude career
London
Friday 19 September 2014, 5:23pm
Game On Dude, of the America's most popular thoroughbreds, has been retired from racing after a decorated career that featured eight Grade One wins. Read more »
New Zealand trainer Donna Logan fined $500
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 4:54pm
Trainer Donna Logan has been fined $500 after Rising Romance was found to have been given an alkalising agent too close to the Tramway Stakes. Read more »
Collett to pay heavy price for suspension
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 4:44pm
Jason Collett's work to position himself for prime Group One rides on Epsom Handicap day has been brought undone because of a suspension. Read more »
Manwanui ready to go in latest comeback
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 4:43pm
Trainer Ron Leemon is keeping a lid on his expectations for Manawanui who makes his latest comeback in the Bill Ritchie Handicap. Read more »
Timing right for Panzer Division in Main
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 3:52pm
Brenton Avdulla has found jockeys' room support for his George Main Stakes mount Panzer Division to run well in the weight-for-age race. Read more »
Spring ambitions for Zoomania
Brisbane
Friday 19 September 2014, 2:56pm
Trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to the spring campaign of Zoomania starting with her Doomben reappearance. Read more »
Crackerjack King over the odds: Hayes
Melbourne
Friday 19 September 2014, 12:53pm
David Hayes believes Crackerjack King is well over the odds as an outsider in the Underwood Stakes and also has high hopes for his other runner Stipulate. Read more »
Final Crescendo to make a noise at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 19 September 2014, 11:50am
Final Crescendo will be on trial for a trip to Melbourne for the Group two Gilgai Stakes when he runs at Doomben. Read more »
Jockey Walker suspended for seven years
Wellington
Friday 19 September 2014, 10:55am
New Zealand jockey David Walker has been hit with a seven-year ban after being found guilty of race-fixing charges. Read more »
Disclaimer wins the Newcastle Gold Cup
Newcastle
Thursday 18 September 2014, 6:16pm
Peter and Paul Snowden's training partnership continues to gather momentum with Disclaimer scoring his first Australian win in the Newcastle Gold Cup. Read more »
Underwood holds mixed memories for Rodd
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 5:41pm
As he prepares to ride Happy Trails in the Underwood Stakes, Michael Rodd admits he is still haunted by the result of last year's renewal. Read more »
The Offer continues march towards Cups
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 5:27pm
The Offer will take the next step on the road to the spring majors when he steps out in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Jockey guilty of holding horse back
Auckland
Thursday 18 September 2014, 4:52pm
A judicial committee has found jockey David Walker guilty of not riding his mount out to win a race at Awapuni in which he'd bet on another horse. Read more »
Fine Bubbles sparkles for Lees in Tibbie
Newcastle
Thursday 18 September 2014, 4:49pm
Fine Bubbles has given trainer Kris Lees a hometown win in the Tibbie Stakes, coming from midfield to beat I'm In The Money and stablemate Gold Epona. Read more »
Samaready set for good campaign: Price
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 3:58pm
Group One winner Samaready kicks off her spring campaign in a Group Three race for mares as connections look to get her back in the winner's stall. Read more »
Crucial Cox Plate test for Criterion
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 2:28pm
David Payne has declared Criterion must all but win the Hill Stakes at Randwick to maintain his credibility as a Cox Plate contender. Read more »
George Main a genuine test for Lucia: Lees
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 12:59pm
Trainer Kris Lees expects Lucia Valentina to consolidate her standing as one of the Caulfield Cup favourites after the George Main Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Winks upbeat about Prince's prospects
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 12:41pm
Our Voodoo Prince will be bidding for a Caulfield Cup start when he takes on 11 rivals in the Naturalism Stakes. Read more »
City test for homebred Hazard Bay
Brisbane
Thursday 18 September 2014, 12:20pm
A Queensland owner and breeder has put his faith in a homebred horse who he hopes can return Kilto Park Stud to the headlines. Read more »
Earthquake puts spring target on the line
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 11:23am
Godolphin is expecting to see the best of star filly Earthquake in the Tea Rose Stakes, a race that will have a major bearing on her primary spring target. Read more »
Street Cry loses battle with illness
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 9:20am
Leading sire Street Cry has lost his battle with illness and has been euthanised at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud in Australia. Read more »
Chad Schofield banned for improper riding
Mornington
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 7:03pm
An improper riding ban incurred at Mornington threatens to derail jockey Chad Schofield's spring carnival. Read more »
Last hurrah for Tinkler in Aust racing
Newcastle
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 6:21pm
Hooked has won the Cameron Handicap at Newcastle, bringing to an end Nathan Tinkler's days as one of Australian racing's most divisive figures. Read more »
McGuren takes riding honours at Ipswich
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:47pm
Apprentice Matthew McGuren is resigned to eventually losing his battle with weight but until then he plans to make the most of his chances. Read more »
Fast facts on the Underwood Stakes
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:21pm
The Group One Underwood Stakes, a key guide to the spring carnival majors, is the feature race at Caulfield. Read more »
Star Rolling to bounce back in Underwood
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:16pm
Stephen Baster is upbeat about the Underwood Stakes prospects of Star Rolling after riding the horse in trackwork at Caulfield. Read more »
Sweynesse takes out the G3 Spring Stakes
Newcastle
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:07pm
Sweynesse became a milestone horse for trainer John O'Shea for the second time with his soft win in the Group Three Spring Stakes at Newcastle. Read more »
Family affair for Moloneys at Mornington
Mornington
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 4:53pm
Apprentice Patrick Moloney and his trainer father Gerard have combined for a city win with Taddei Tondo. Read more »
Merger plan for three key racing bodies
Sydney
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 3:46pm
The Australian Racing Board has outlined plans to merge with the Australian Stud Book and Racing Information Services Australia next year. Read more »
Cassidy teams up with Waller for Cup bid
Newcastle
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 3:29pm
Multilateral, a Jim Cassidy mount, has been made favourite to give Chris Waller a breakthrough win in the Group Three Newcastle Gold Cup. Read more »
Schmidt lands win at only Ipswich ride
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 3:12pm
Cassie Schmidt made the trip to Ipswich for one ride and the apprentice was rewarded with a victory aboard Madame Bookworm. Read more »
Fast facts on the George Main Stakes
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 2:59pm
The Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick is one of the major lead-up races to the Epsom Handicap. Read more »
Rare footage of Phar Lap unearthed
Sydney
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 2:52pm
Unique footage of the legendary Phar Lap will be screened in a select area of Randwick racecourse during George Main Stakes day. Read more »
Shinn chasing successive George Main wins
Sydney
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 1:40pm
Spring is set to be a season of renewal for Blake Shinn as he looks to reposition himself in the Sydney jockeys' ranks. Read more »
Adebisi not a certain Doomben starter
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 1:33pm
A wide barrier draw has connections of Adebisi in two minds over whether to start the speedster at Doomben. Read more »