News

Peron flying under the radar in G1 Tiara

Thursday 19 June 2014, 4:22pm

One of the boom horses of last year's winter carnival, Peron has been all but forgotton by punters ahead of the Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Roll The Bones earns Randwick start

Thursday 19 June 2014, 3:34pm

A mare searching for her first win in almost two years has earned the chance to chase it in Saturday grade after a convincing trackwork gallop.  Read more »

Elle starts farewell campaign at Valley

Thursday 19 June 2014, 1:59pm

Elite Elle will chase a Group win in a final three-start campaign that will begin with a winnable assignment at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Track conditions key to Cup start for Wish

Thursday 19 June 2014, 1:52pm

Italian import Wish Come True will be given his first Australian stakes test at Eagle Farm, providing the track isn't too firm.  Read more »

Promising NZ stayer to make Sydney debut

Thursday 19 June 2014, 12:52pm

Roger James plundered two of Sydney's biggest races in the autumn and he will give Enjay a chance to make her mark, albeit on a smaller scale.  Read more »

Track condition a key for Cape Kidnappers

Thursday 19 June 2014, 12:02pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida says a Healy Stakes start for dashing sprinter Cape Kidnappers will hinge on the condition of the Eagle Farm track.,  Read more »

Lonhspresso out to salvage Weir's winter

Thursday 19 June 2014, 11:40am

Victorian mare Lonhspresso will be out to improve the Brisbane winter carnival fortunes of trainer Darren Weir when she runs in the Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Second Royal Ascot Stakes-Winner for Starspangledbanner

Thursday 19 June 2014, 10:35am

Australian bred Starspangledbanner made it two Royal Ascot stakes-winners in two days when his filly Anthem Alexander captured the Group II Queen Mary Stakes overnight following on from his colt The Wow Signal winning the Group II Coventry Stakes on Tuesday.  Read more »

Sole Power to miss Diamond Jubilee

Thursday 19 June 2014, 9:19am

King's Stand winner Sole Power will not attempt the sprint double at Royal Ascot with trainer Eddie Lynham saying the horse is tired.  Read more »

Tegan Harrison suspended at Doomben

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 5:50pm

In-form apprentice Tegan Harrison has had her week soured after stewards suspended her for careless riding at Doomben.  Read more »

RV to open doors to trainers

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 5:01pm

Victorian trainers will have the chance to learn about all facets of Racing Victoria's operations at an open day in August.  Read more »

Another 2YO Runner for BlueBlood Thoroughbreds

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:52pm

Snitzel Blitz (pictured as a yearling) will be the 4th 2YO runner for BlueBlood this season when she debuts at Donald tomorrow in Race 2 - 12:35PM Evergreen..  Read more »

Wide draw could advantage Belle

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:48pm

Trainer Jason Warren is hoping Longchamp Belle can bounce back to her best form at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Sense Of Occasion wins for Wendy Walter

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:32pm

Sense Of Occasion has posted an all-the-way win at Warwick Farm to give trainer Wendy Walter her first city training success.  Read more »

Wakefield wishing he had kept mum

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:23pm

Trainer Brian Wakefield may be left to rue his decision to give away one of his broodmares after she produced an impressive debut winner at Doomben.  Read more »

Jumper starts Laing's Sandown treble

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:19pm

Racetrack veteran Diamond Jim posted his first hurdle win to begin a profitable day for Cranbourne trainer Robbie Laing at Sandown.  Read more »

Inkling scores runaway win for Snowdens

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 3:46pm

Inkling has continued a run of success for Peter and Paul Snowden, posting a 5-3/4 length win in his debut outing at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Technology key to advancing racing in Qld

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 3:17pm

Racing Queensland believes the thoroughbred industry must embrace technology to entice the next generation of racegoers to the sport.  Read more »

Royal Ascot Stakes-Winner for Starspangledbanner

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 2:55pm

Previously unbeaten colt Cappella Sansevero was bought by Al Shaqab Racing for £1,300,00 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday, but he lost his perfect record in the Group II Coventry Stakes when going down to Starspangledbanner colt The Wow Signal.  Read more »

Cradle Me poised to continue winning ways

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 2:19pm

In-form mare Cradle Me will be out to extend her sequence of wins when she races at Randwick instead of taking on Group One company in the Tatt's Tiara.   Read more »

Wide draw a welcome change for Rocker

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 2:10pm

A wide barrier could be the key to Perth mare Platinum Rocker scoring a breakthrough Group One win in the Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Weight right for Goold at Doomben

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 1:58pm

Apprentice Geoff Goold was back in the winner's circle at Doomben after overcoming weight issues which interrupted his season.  Read more »

Tinto bidding for historic double

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 12:24pm

Tinto will be striving to become the first filly to claim the Queensland Oaks and Tattersall's Cup in the same season when she runs at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Red Tracer draws wide in Tatt's Tiara

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:55am

Defending title holder Red Tracer has drawn wide in barrier 14 of 17 for the final Group One race of the season, the Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Hootenanny wins for Ward and Espinoza

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:39am

California Chrome's jockey Victor Espinoza has steered American colt Hootenanny to win at Royal Ascot for trainer Wesley Ward.  Read more »

Sole Power defends King's Stand Stakes

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:37am

Sole Power will attempt to emulate Australian horse Choisir by adding the Diamond Jubilee Stakes to his King's Stand triumph at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Frankie has the Wow factor

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:27am

Frankie Dettori is off the mark at Royal Ascot, steering The Wow Signal to win the Coventry Stakes.  Read more »

Kingman wins St James's Palace Stakes

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:19am

Kingman, the 8-11 favourite, broke to the front from the outside and pulled away for a two-and-a-quarter-length win over Night of Thunder at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Ex-Waterhouse galloper debuts for Vandyke

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 5:02pm

Once regarded as one of the most promising horses on the books at Tulloch Lodge, Landing is set to have his first start for David Vandyke.  Read more »

Angel Of Mercy debuts for Katsumi Yoshida

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:57pm

Angel Of Mercy will be out to give her new owner Katsumi Yoshida a quick return when she runs in the Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Big Bonanza bypasses Sydney for Melbourne

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:48pm

Don Robb has opted for an interstate road trip with Big Bonanza as he sets his sights on a race at Moonee Valley instead of the Winter Dash at Randwick  Read more »

Finale a key to Mossale chances at Sandown

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:38pm

Mossale will have favourable conditions under foot but the last 100m will decide the Peter Gelagotis-trained galloper's fate at Sandown.  Read more »

Sweet Feet has big shoes to fill: Grills

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:23pm

Trying to replace horses like Ollie Vollie and Border Rebel is never easy but trainer Sue Grills is counting on Sweet Feet taking a small step.  Read more »

Royal Ascot Heroes, Where Are They Now?

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 12:01pm

The star studded Royal Ascot meeting takes place this week and while we have no Aussie bred stars to cheer for this year it does raise the question of where are our past heroes?  Read more »

Treve ready for Royal Ascot

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 9:46am

Champion French mare Treve will have seven rivals at Royal Ascot when she makes her first appearance outside her home country.  Read more »

Frankel foal fetches more than $2 million

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 9:39am

The first foal by champion racehorse Frankel to be sold at public auction has fetched $A2.1 million in a package which includes his mother.  Read more »

Hard Stride to saddle up again at Valley

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:56pm

Durable sprinter Hard Stride will have the tenth run of a long preparation when he steps out for trainers Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Gollan heading to first premierhsip

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:43pm

Tony Gollan has established a healthy lead over five-time Brisbane premier trainer Robert Heathcote in the race for this season's title.  Read more »

Talented sprinter Biloxi set for Randwick

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:19pm

Talented sprinter Biloxi can take another step in his career and give the Rick Worthington stable a boost when he runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Light spring the plan for Oaks winner

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:11pm

Co-trainer Donna Logan's initial thought is to give Australian Oaks winner a light spring but options remain open for the Kiwi filly.  Read more »

Boss to test Srikandi in gallop

Monday 16 June 2014, 3:00pm

Victorian filly Srikandi will line up in the Group One Tatt's Tiara as long as she is given the tick of approval after a track gallop.  Read more »

Payne takes over training Zanbagh

Monday 16 June 2014, 1:36pm

Victorian trainer Patrick Payne will prepare dual Oaks placegetter Zanbagh for her spring campaign after a forced change of stables.  Read more »

Stars out on first day of Royal Ascot

Monday 16 June 2014, 1:17pm

English and Irish Guineas winners Kingman and Night Of Thunder will clash on the opening day of the Royal Ascot meeting.  Read more »

The Queen and her horse ready for Ascot

Monday 16 June 2014, 12:37pm

The Queen will attend the five days of Royal Ascot with particular focus on the Gold Cup in which her horse Estimate tries to defend her title.  Read more »

Avenir Certain wins French Oaks

Monday 16 June 2014, 9:14am

Avenir Certain has joined Zarkava and Divine Proportions as the winner of both the French 1000 Guineas and the Oaks.  Read more »

Rubick getting ready for spring return

Sunday 15 June 2014, 5:58pm

Talented colt Rubick is gearing up for an early spring campaign which trainer Gerald Ryan hopes leads to the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Gotta Take Care wins third Dreschler

Sunday 15 June 2014, 5:21pm

The Darren Weir-trained Gotta Take Care has won his third consecutive Brendan Dreschler Hurdle at Bendigo.  Read more »

Joe Pride ready for stable expansion

Sunday 15 June 2014, 4:15pm

Trainer Joe Pride has renewed confidence in his ability to manage a large stable ahead of his expansion at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Mossfun getting ready for spring

Sunday 15 June 2014, 2:04pm

Golden Slipper winner Mossfun has returned to Hawkes Racing's Sydney base to begin preparing for a three-year-old sprinting campaign in the spring.  Read more »

Triple attack in Tiara from Waller stable

Sunday 15 June 2014, 1:48pm

Last year's winner Red Tracer will be joined in the Group One Tattersall's Tiara by her Chris Waller-trained stablemates Catkins and She's Clean.  Read more »

Tony Pattillo signals the end of career

Sunday 15 June 2014, 10:29am

Popular Queensland jockey Tony Pattillo says his riding career is almost certainly over after 25 years in the saddle.  Read more »

Fugue gets green light for Ascot

Sunday 15 June 2014, 10:26am

Multiple Group One winning mare The Fugue has pleased in a work-out ahead of her clash with Treve at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Estimate shines in Newmarket gallop

Sunday 15 June 2014, 10:25am

The Queen's horse Estimate has shown she is on target for her defence of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot with a sparkling gallop at Newmarket.  Read more »

Cahill suspended at Ipswich

Sunday 15 June 2014, 7:09am

Leading Brisbane jockey Michael Cahill has been suspended for seven meetings over his ride on The Inventor at Ipswich.  Read more »

Il Cavallo continues rise at Flemington

Saturday 14 June 2014, 5:18pm

Highly-touted colt Il Cavallo continued to impress with his second straight win in the latest heat of the AR Creswick Series at Flemington.  Read more »

Feature race double at Ipswich for Gollan

Saturday 14 June 2014, 5:09pm

Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has celebrated a feature race double, winning the Ipswich Cup and Eye Liner Stakes.  Read more »

Double to Joe Pride at Rosehill

Saturday 14 June 2014, 5:09pm

Trainer Joe Pride, who is preparing for a stable expansion, has celebrated a winning double at Rosehill.  Read more »

Flyer gives Waller 200 at Flemington

Saturday 14 June 2014, 5:03pm

Sacred Flyer looked in trouble in the straight in his Flemington assignment but rallied to become Chris Waller's 200th winner for the season.  Read more »

Scream Machine gets Stradbroke consolation

Saturday 14 June 2014, 4:50pm

A week after missing out on a start in the Stradbroke Handicap, Scream Machine has proven his class at Rosehill.  Read more »

Alma's Fury edges Masthead in Eye Liner

Saturday 14 June 2014, 3:47pm

The Tony Gollan-trained Alma's Fury has held off Masthead to score a thrilling victory in the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.  Read more »

Black type for Jazz Song at Ipswich

Saturday 14 June 2014, 3:14pm

Impressive filly Jazz Song has defeated Griante to win the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich.  Read more »

Oxford Poet loses his gear

Saturday 14 June 2014, 2:22pm

Oxford Poet has been disqualified from his fifth at Rosehill after most of Taylor Marshall's riding gear was left on the track.  Read more »

Softer approach pays for Walker

Saturday 14 June 2014, 2:13pm

Michael Walker's decision to put the whip away paid dividends as the David Hayes-trained colt Vuelta scored a narrow win at Flemington.  Read more »

Heathcote compares Pinch with Buffering

Saturday 14 June 2014, 2:00pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has compared two-year-old Pinch River with stable star Buffering at the same age after his win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Early double to Waller at Rosehill

Saturday 14 June 2014, 1:25pm

Sniper Fire has maintained his superiority over Brazen Moss to give trainer Chris Waller the first leg of an early double at Rosehill.  Read more »

Nineteen in line for Gold Cup

Saturday 14 June 2014, 10:11am

The Queen's horse Estimate will face a strong field when she attempts to defend her Gold Cup crown at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Pride set to flex his Muscle at Rosehill

Friday 13 June 2014, 4:33pm

A lack of race fitness is Joe Pride's biggest concern as he prepares Ball Of Muscle for his city debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Truce to resume hostilities at Flemington

Friday 13 June 2014, 4:14pm

Game sprinter General Truce will find his first-up assignment at Flemington an easier task than chasing star sprinter Lankan Rupee.  Read more »

Tiger Dimejan impresses at Doomben

Friday 13 June 2014, 3:33pm

The Kelly Schweida-trained Tiger Dimejan has won impressively at Doomben.  Read more »

No Tiara for Commanding Jewel

Friday 13 June 2014, 1:41pm

Trainer Leon Corstens has abandoned plans to send Commanding Jewel to Brisbane for Saturday week's Group One Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Eight late entries for Golden Rose

Friday 13 June 2014, 1:14pm

Trainer Chris Waller has four of the eight late entries for the $1 million Golden Rose which he won last year with Zoustar.  Read more »

Change in fortune for Black Cash

Friday 13 June 2014, 1:02pm

A favourable barrier for the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich has boosted the confidence of trainer Kelly Doughty.  Read more »

Bryan Guy gives his Cup roughies a chance

Friday 13 June 2014, 12:39pm

Bryan Guy is chasing back-to-back Ipswich Cups with the two-pronged attack of Noisy Ocean and Anagold.  Read more »

Second track idea floated for Flemington

Friday 13 June 2014, 12:08pm

Racing Victoria and the Victoria Racing Club are investigating the merits of a second track on the inside of the Flemington racecourse.  Read more »

Picture primed to add colour to Flemington

Friday 13 June 2014, 11:34am

Mike Moroney is confident he has the import Picture Editor in the best shape he has been in since arriving in Australia ahead of his Flemington test.  Read more »

Stoute upbeat about Estimate's chances

Friday 13 June 2014, 11:17am

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute is pleased with the Queen's horse Estimate ahead of the mare's Gold Cup defence at Royal Ascot on Thursday.  Read more »

McCoy and Zara Phillips in charity race

Friday 13 June 2014, 10:53am

The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips will compete against champion jumps jockey Tony McCoy in a special race at the Barbury International horse trials.  Read more »

No retirement plans for Dettori

Friday 13 June 2014, 9:57am

Frankie Dettori's manager says the jockey has no thoughts of retirement despite being added to the Channel 4 commentary team for Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Joe Pride to take over Walter stable

Friday 13 June 2014, 9:56am

Joe Pride will take over Guy Walter's Warwick Farm stable with the late trainer's wife Wendy deciding to step down.  Read more »

First Frankel foal for public auction

Friday 13 June 2014, 9:01am

A colt out of Crystal Gaze will be the first offspring by Frankel to be auctioned when he goes to the Goffs London Sale.  Read more »

New rule good news for punters

Thursday 12 June 2014, 5:04pm

Racing NSW has responded to requests from disgruntled punters to level up the playing field with wagering operators.  Read more »

Sargent zeroes in on Australia

Thursday 12 June 2014, 4:22pm

John Sargent is looking forward to focusing all his energies on his Sydney stable after announcing the closure of his New Zealand operation.  Read more »

Success abroad for Aussie jockeys

Thursday 12 June 2014, 4:02pm

Australian jockeys have been to the fore on the international stage, headed by Craig Williams who posted a Group Two win in Japan.  Read more »

Trio of City Runners for BlueBlood Thoroughbreds

Thursday 12 June 2014, 4:01pm

Three runners across 2 states will go around this Saturday for Blueblood Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Duelling Laing duo out for Flemington wins

Thursday 12 June 2014, 3:44pm

Ali Vital and Tristram's Sun don't like each other but trainer Robbie Laing will give both a chance to keep the stable's winning run going at Flemington.  Read more »

Barrier trial key for Steps In Time

Thursday 12 June 2014, 3:21pm

Pending her performance in a Warwick Farm barrier trial, Steps In Time will be given the chance to post another Group One win.  Read more »

Lees banking on Power to bounce back

Thursday 12 June 2014, 1:54pm

Trainer Kris Lees has gone back to the drawing board with stakes winner Express Power as she bids to recapture her three-year-old form.  Read more »

Wayne Wilson farewelled in Brisbane

Thursday 12 June 2014, 1:50pm

Leading Queensland trainers and jockeys were among those who turned out to farewell popular race caller Wayne Wilson.  Read more »

Cup prospect to sport silks at Rosehill

Thursday 12 June 2014, 1:45pm

Import Excess Knowledge will get a chance to show the potential which has him earmarked as a Melbourne Cup horse when he runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Opportunities opening up in Moody stable

Thursday 12 June 2014, 1:35pm

Dig A Pony has a chance to move up the pecking order in the Peter Moody stable when she runs at Flemington.  Read more »

Lante ready to show best at Ipswich

Thursday 12 June 2014, 1:25pm

Stella Lante's trainer John Hyam is expecting the mare to run a bold race when she takes on the Listed Ipswich Cup on Saturday.  Read more »

Into The Red primed for Eye Liner

Thursday 12 June 2014, 12:46pm

Trainer Kelso Wood is confident of Into The Red's chances after drawing barrier two for the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.  Read more »

Bowman starting to fly in Hong Kong

Thursday 12 June 2014, 11:53am

Aussie jockey Hugh Bowman rode his second double in as many meetings at Hong Kong's Sha Tin meeting on Wednesday.  Read more »

Rodd off the bench to partner Maroon

Thursday 12 June 2014, 11:15am

Michael Rodd is confident lightly-raced filly Maroon Bay can improve on her first-up defeat when he takes the reins on the three-year-old at Flemington.  Read more »

Power primed for Shea Shea rematch

Thursday 12 June 2014, 10:39am

Irish raider Sole Power and South African flyer Shea Shea appear set for another battle in the Group One King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot next week.  Read more »

National hearing ends in cautions

Thursday 12 June 2014, 9:08am

A disciplinary panel has issued cautions to the 39 jockeys involved in the start to the Grand National.  Read more »

Munce suspended at Doomben

Wednesday 11 June 2014, 5:21pm

Leading Brisbane jockey Chris Munce has copped a seven meeting suspension at Doomben and will miss the Tattersall's Tiara meeting.  Read more »

Van Der Werf effort pays off at Doomben

Wednesday 11 June 2014, 5:13pm

Apprentice Courtney Van Der Werf has steered Widow's Walk to victory at Doomben to score her first Brisbane win.  Read more »

Honour proves talent runs in the family

Wednesday 11 June 2014, 5:11pm

Enormous Honour has a long way to go to emulate the feats of big brother Triple Honour but he took a step in the right direction with a win at Canterbury.  Read more »

More ground the way to go for Richards

Wednesday 11 June 2014, 5:07pm

Trainer Steve Richards says an extra 300m will be a big help for Justaway's bid for his first win at Flemington.  Read more »