News

Waller to let Ryder quartet stand ground

Friday 28 March 2014, 3:25pm

Red Tracer has taken over as outright favourite from stablemate Boban in the George Ryder Stakes.  Read more »

Doughty to repay his owners at Doomben

Friday 28 March 2014, 3:14pm

Former jockey Gary Doughty and his trainer wife Kelly have high hopes at Doomben with a horse who coincidentally shares their name .  Read more »

Rain enhances Pride's Group One Galaxy bid

Friday 28 March 2014, 2:03pm

The chances of Joe Pride landing another autumn Group One win are firming with each Rosehill track inspection.  Read more »

Sweet As Bro to bounce back at Valley

Friday 28 March 2014, 1:59pm

Trainer Leon Corstens is confident Sweet As Bro can prove hard to beat when he drops in class at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Maximum field for Dubai World Cup

Friday 28 March 2014, 1:29pm

Ireland's Ruler Of The World and Hong Kong's Military Attack and Akeed Mofeed are favoured to fight out the Dubai World Cup at Meydan.  Read more »

Currie backs Margins to get him to to 10

Friday 28 March 2014, 12:39pm

Queensland trainer Ben Currie hopes his runner Margins will make him one of the state's best as he eyes the Toowoomba premiership.  Read more »

Coolmore Stud announce 2014 additions to their stallion roster

Friday 28 March 2014, 9:02am

Coolmore Stud are excited to announce that European stallions Camelot and Declaration of War will join their 2014 stallion roster here in Australia...  Read more »

Moor out to keep Derby hopes alive

Thursday 27 March 2014, 6:03pm

Jockey Daniel Moor hopes Street View can earn a Group One South Australian Derby start at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Speediness to bounce back in Ryder: Scott

Thursday 27 March 2014, 5:45pm

Trainer Colin Scott is looking to Speediness to reaffirm his Doncaster Mile claims with a strong performance in the George Ryder Stakes.  Read more »

Walker fined for television comments

Thursday 27 March 2014, 4:46pm

Michael Walker is free to ride Puccini in the Rosehill Guineas following the conclusion of an inquiry in New Zealand.  Read more »

Ryan shows faith in apprentice Thornton

Thursday 27 March 2014, 4:19pm

Apprentice Damien Thornton will get a taste of Group racing in Sydney when he rides Time For War in the Pago Pago Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Shamal Wind on path to Adelaide Group One

Thursday 27 March 2014, 4:08pm

Smart sprinting mare Shamal Wind will continue her push towards a Group One assault in Adelaide when she runs at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Long John primed for UAE Derby

Thursday 27 March 2014, 3:38pm

Caulfield Guineas winner Long John is expected to prove hard to beat in the UAE Derby on Dubai World Cup night.  Read more »

Tim Clark chasing another Galaxy triumph

Thursday 27 March 2014, 3:29pm

The Group One Galaxy has been a happy hunting ground for Tim Clark who will chase his third win in the race aboard Famous Seamus.  Read more »

Rudy set to add to superior record in wet

Thursday 27 March 2014, 3:26pm

The prospect of a rain-soaked track at Doomben appeals to connections of the Queensland Derby-bound Rudy.  Read more »

Wet track an unknown for Shamus Award

Thursday 27 March 2014, 2:59pm

Cox Plate winner Shamus Award will be in unchartered territory when he races on a wet track for the first time in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Brown on weather watch with Black Magic

Thursday 27 March 2014, 2:11pm

Trainer Bruce Brown is keeping an eye on the weather as he weighs up the merits of running Black Magic at Doomben.  Read more »

Double Dee to uphold family honour

Thursday 27 March 2014, 1:46pm

Double Dee, a half-sister to Rosehill Guineas contender Shamus Award, will get her chance in the spotlight at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Colts face tough challenge in George Ryder

Thursday 27 March 2014, 1:30pm

Bart and James Cummings have made two key changes in a bid to help Eurozone land his first Group One victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Draw no barrier for Mourinho in Albury Cup

Thursday 27 March 2014, 11:42am

The Albury Cup performance of Mourinho will dictate whether the Group winner is given a chance in Sydney this autumn.  Read more »

National fever bubbling for Tindall

Thursday 27 March 2014, 9:43am

Mike Tindall says his wife Zara Phillip has been instrumental in the preparation of Monbeg Dude for the Grand National.  Read more »

Wide draw for Ruler in World Cup

Thursday 27 March 2014, 9:23am

Ruler Of The World will race in new colours in the Dubai World Cup with Qatar's Sheikh Joann buying a 50 per cent share in the Derby winner.  Read more »

Old firm to reunite with Hostwin Pegasus

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 5:47pm

Veteran jockey Darren Gauci will be out to claim a sentimental win on Hostwin Pegasus at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Moses backs Singing Flame for Derby start

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 5:31pm

After a win at Randwick, Kevin Moses says he will give Singing Flame the chance to earn a start in the ATC Australian Derby.  Read more »

Wet track key to Temple Of Boom: Bowman

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 5:22pm

Queensland sprinter Temple Of Boom will be striving to break a two-year drought from the winners' stall in the $400,000 Galaxy.  Read more »

Cassidy stood down after Eagle Farm win

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 5:18pm

Larry Cassidy's winning ride at Eagle Farm has come at a cost with the leading jockey stood down after kicking home former Sydney galloper Cruz By.  Read more »

Waterhouse backs Berry's decision to ride

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 4:38pm

Gai Waterhouse says seriously ill jockey Nathan Berry would want his brother Tommy to ride at the George Ryder Stakes meeting.  Read more »

Double strike for Hayes at Mornington

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 4:09pm

David Hayes has notched an early Mornington double with two well-related gallopers, Petrology and Girl Guide.  Read more »

Chris Waller posts 100 Sydney victories

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 3:58pm

Amicus has given Chris Waller his 100th Sydney winner for the racing season, but the trainer doesn't want to burn the filly out with a Slipper bid.  Read more »

Le Roi continues comeback at Moonee Valley

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 3:55pm

Le Roi spent almost a year out through injury but continues his comeback in a 1600-metre race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Waller in two minds on Red Tracer WFA run

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 3:00pm

Chris Waller has four runners in the George Ryder Stakes but a decision on a start for Red Tracer won't be made until the last minute.  Read more »

Turf chairman celebrates Eagle Farm win

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 2:42pm

Lead The Way raced up to his name to give Brisbane Race Club chairman Neville Bell an Eagle Farm winner.  Read more »

Berry, Schofield booked for Rosehill rides

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 1:49pm

Top jockeys Tommy Berry and Glyn Schofield have taken rides at the Rosehill Guineas meeting.  Read more »

Irish sprinter set for Australian debut

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 1:04pm

Owner Morgan Cahalan hopes Gordon Lord Byron can score his third Group One win at his Australian debut in the George Ryder Stakes.  Read more »

WFA George Ryder attracts 15 runners

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 11:38am

Fifteen horses have accepted for the $1 million George Ryder Stakes, including Irish galloper Gordon Lord Byron.  Read more »

Shamus Award heads bumper Guineas field

Wednesday 26 March 2014, 11:28am

Shamus Award has drawn the rails as New Zealand-trained horses are poised to feature strongly in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Nathan Berry placed in an induced coma

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 6:32pm

Jockey Nathan Berry has been diagnosed with Norse Syndrome and has been placed in an induced coma in a Singapore hospital  Read more »

Bel Thor nominated for Sydney, Melbourne

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 5:55pm

Bel Thor has been entered for races in two states including the weight-for-age George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Octavia out to confirm G1 plans at Valley

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 4:58pm

Stakes winner Octavia is in line for a shot at an Adelaide Group One race so long as she performs well in her return at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Three-year-olds to lead Cummings charge

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 4:50pm

Anthony Cummings has all but ruled Fontelina out of the George Ryder Stakes but he still expects to figure in the Rosehill Guineas and The Galaxy.  Read more »

Jabali still in reckoning for Slipper bid

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 2:24pm

The owners of Jabali will meet trainer Mick Price to discuss reviving Golden Slipper plans for the colt.  Read more »

Kencella poised to take place in G1 Galaxy

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 1:59pm

In-form sprinter Kencella will be rushed into Group One company after pleasing trainer John O'Shea since winning the Maurice McCarten Stakes.  Read more »

Walter stablemates in midweek staying test

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 1:56pm

Guy Walter-trained stablemates Duke's Lass and Sweet Jaffa will put their carnival aspirations on the line in a midweek race at Randwick.  Read more »

Tetsuko and Aerobar on trial for Slipper

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 1:44pm

A win by either Tetsuko or Aerobar in the Magic Night Stakes would cement a Golden Slipper start.  Read more »

Newitt back on Lankan Rupee in TJ Smith

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 1:22pm

Craig Newitt will ride Lankan Rupee in the TJ Smith Stakes with stablemate Samaready to miss the Group One sprint.  Read more »

Injury ends Appearance's career

Tuesday 25 March 2014, 7:53am

A leg injury has ended the career of outstanding mare Appearance who leaves the track as a four-time Group One winner.  Read more »

Bashboy set to begin campaign at Bendigo

Monday 24 March 2014, 6:43pm

Two-time Australian Jumper of the Year Bashboy is in line to have his first race of 2014 in a flat race over 1600m at Bendigo.  Read more »

Court rules NSW vets should be licensed

Monday 24 March 2014, 6:41pm

The Australian Veterinary Association will fight a court ruling requiring vets attending to horses in NSW to be licensed.  Read more »

Perth stayer out of Sydney Cup

Monday 24 March 2014, 6:02pm

A hoof injury to Perth Cup winner Black Tycoon has ruled the stayer out of the Group One Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Wet weather entices Red Tracer to Ryder

Monday 24 March 2014, 5:57pm

The prospect of a wet Rosehill track for the George Ryder Stakes has prompted Chris Waller to nominate the mare for the Group One race.  Read more »

Stanley weighs up options for Veuvelicious

Monday 24 March 2014, 5:51pm

A Group Three in Sydney or a stakes race in Adelaide are the options for two-year-old Veuvelicious after an impressive Sandown win.  Read more »

Weather a query for Bel Sprinter in Galaxy

Monday 24 March 2014, 5:23pm

Bel Sprinter is thriving ahead of his shot at a second-straight Group One Galaxy win but the weather could be a query for the gelding.  Read more »

Rawiller looking to future with Signoff

Monday 24 March 2014, 4:25pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller has been keen to stick with up-and-coming stayer Signoff with a view to the future.  Read more »

Puccini touches down ahead of Guineas

Monday 24 March 2014, 4:21pm

The prospect of a wet track for the Rosehill Guineas is an unknown factor for New Zealand Derby winner Puccini.  Read more »

Khutulun Bolts In On Debut

Monday 24 March 2014, 1:53pm

Maiden wins simply don't come much better...It was all smiles today at Kyneton as patience paid off first up for a fantastic group of owners!  Read more »

Trainer thrilled with Treve workout

Monday 24 March 2014, 9:03am

Unbeaten champion Treve has had her first serious gallop of the year ahead of her anticipated return at Longchamp.  Read more »

Not Listenin'tome out for the autumn

Sunday 23 March 2014, 6:33pm

Up and coming sprinter Not Listenin'tome has been ruled out of the rest of the Sydney autumn carnival with a virus.  Read more »

Zanbagh promoted to top of Oaks betting

Sunday 23 March 2014, 6:09pm

Talented filly Zanbagh holds ATC Oaks favouritism in her own her right after overcoming a wide run to win the Keith Nolan Classic at Kembla Grange.   Read more »

Appearance fit, healthy for Ryder: Walter

Sunday 23 March 2014, 5:28pm

It's been smooth sailing for top mare Appearance since her latest Group One win with trainer Guy Walter saying she is on target for her next.  Read more »

Weighty issue for Snitzerland in Galaxy

Sunday 23 March 2014, 4:56pm

The handicapper will have the final say on whether top sprinting mare Snitzerland runs in the Group One Galaxy at Rosehill, trainer Gerald Ryan says.  Read more »

Shamus Award ready for Sydney debut

Sunday 23 March 2014, 4:45pm

Cox Plate and Australian Guineas winner Shamus Award is ready for his Sydney debut in the Rosehilll Guineas where he meets NZ Derby winner Puccini.  Read more »

Gamblin' Guru to seek home town Derby

Sunday 23 March 2014, 4:31pm

Gamblin' Guru will be aimed at the South Australian Derby with a race fall interrupting his Australian Derby preparation.  Read more »

Solicit's ATC Oaks bid still on track

Sunday 23 March 2014, 4:28pm

Classy filly Solicit will head to Sydney despite missing a place in the Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Walker to front NZ stewards on Thursday

Sunday 23 March 2014, 4:13pm

Jockey Michael Walker will appear at a NZ stewards' hearing on Thursday to answer a charge relating to comments he made on a television program.  Read more »

Price to have one Golden Slipper runner

Sunday 23 March 2014, 2:44pm

Cornrow will be Melbourne trainer Mick Price's sole runner in the Golden Slipper with three of his stablemates to be sent to the paddock.  Read more »

Queensland planning for Eagle Farm revamp

Sunday 23 March 2014, 1:14pm

An announcement on the amount of support the Queensland government will give to redevelop Eagle Farm is expected in the next two weeks.  Read more »

Boss excited by Rebel Dane return

Sunday 23 March 2014, 1:00pm

After riding Rebel Dane in an exhibition gallop at Rosehill, top jockey Glen Boss declared the horse bigger and better than the spring.  Read more »

Asmussen investigated for racehorse abuse

Sunday 23 March 2014, 9:43am

Leading United States trainer Steve Asmussen is being investigated after allegations of mistreatment of horses in his stable.  Read more »

Waley-Cohen keen on Long Run at Aintree

Sunday 23 March 2014, 9:15am

Jockey SamWaley-Cohen says Long Run's class will come to the fore in the Grand National at Aintree.  Read more »

Lazy Prince surprises in Sandown victory

Saturday 22 March 2014, 6:53pm

Blue blood galloper Our Voodoo Prince has belied some poor trackwork to score at his Australian debut at Sandown.  Read more »

Oliver reprimanded as competition heats up

Saturday 22 March 2014, 6:28pm

Four jockeys have been grilled by stewards for overly aggressive tactics at Rosehill although all escaped suspension.  Read more »

The Goodwood an option for Office Bearer

Saturday 22 March 2014, 6:24pm

The Peter Moody-trained Office Bearer has scored his first stakes win in a Listed event at Sandown and could have earned a shot at the Group One Goodwood.  Read more »

Traitor caps a big day for the Hawkes team

Saturday 22 March 2014, 6:12pm

Traitor has given the Hawkes team a Group treble at Rosehill in a race which has raised doubts about the racing future of third-placed Guelph.  Read more »

Decision looms for Kah after Sandown win

Saturday 22 March 2014, 6:08pm

Jamie Kah drew within four wins of outriding her claim when successful aboard Tango's Daughter at Sandown.  Read more »

Typhoon Red win a boost for bedridden Kemp

Saturday 22 March 2014, 5:21pm

Red Typhoon has delivered the perfect tonic for trainer Kevin Kemp with an Eagle Farm win over Lady Echelon.  Read more »

Silent Achiever wins Ranvet as stars flop

Saturday 22 March 2014, 4:56pm

New Zealand mare Silent Achiever has upset Australasian racing's two glamour horses with a last-stride win in the Ranvet Stakes.  Read more »

Cassidy delivers Group 1 present for Pride

Saturday 22 March 2014, 4:18pm

Steps In Time has given Joe Pride a Group One win in the Coolmore Classic courtesy of a brilliant front-running ride by Jim Cassidy.  Read more »

Messene soars into Doncaster contention

Saturday 22 March 2014, 3:58pm

Michael Hawkes has described Messene as a superstar after he won the Ajax Stakes to confirm a Doncaster Mile start.  Read more »

Theodore set to aim high with Lady Lakshmi

Saturday 22 March 2014, 3:53pm

Stephen Theodore is considering big-race options for Sandown winner Lady Lakshmi if the filly can find weather conditions to suit.  Read more »

Entirely Platinum graduates to black type

Saturday 22 March 2014, 3:44pm

Entirely Platinum has taken the step up to stakes company with aplomb, winning the Group Three Sky High Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Veuvelicious in running for G1 Champagne

Saturday 22 March 2014, 3:20pm

Trainer Brent Stanley could run Veuvelicious in the Group One Champagne Stakes at Randwick after her effortless Sandown win.  Read more »

Earthquake still to reach peak: Snowden

Saturday 22 March 2014, 3:12pm

Brilliant filly Earthquake strengthened her grip on the Golden Slipper with a Reisling Stakes victory over Mossfun.  Read more »

Shadowside earns spell despite Farm win

Saturday 22 March 2014, 2:33pm

Shadowside will miss the Brisbane winter carnival's rich two-year-old races despite a determined win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Ghibellines races into Darley Slipper team

Saturday 22 March 2014, 2:15pm

Ghibellines has put himself in contention for the Golden Slipper with an upset win in the Todman Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Kencella runs rivals ragged at Rosehill

Saturday 22 March 2014, 1:24pm

A display of sustained speed has delivered consistent sprinter Kencella his maiden stakes victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Zanbagh primed for the Keith Nolan Classic

Saturday 22 March 2014, 1:17pm

Zanbagh's path to the ATC Oaks continues at Kembla Grange where she will be out to reclaim top billing for the Classic.  Read more »

Spirit Of Boom gets breakthrough G1 win

Friday 21 March 2014, 10:34pm

The Tony Gollan-trained Spirit Of Boom has broken through for his first Group One in the William Reid Stakes, defeating Fontelina by the barest of margins.  Read more »

Text'n Hurley ends campaign with Group win

Friday 21 March 2014, 10:02pm

Text'n Hurley has scored a Group Two win in the Sunline Stakes at Moonee Valley to give jockey Craig Williams a winning treble at the meeting.  Read more »

Marianne survives protest to win at Valley

Friday 21 March 2014, 9:25pm

The Mick Kent-trained Marianne has won the Listed Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley, surviving a protest from jockey Damien Oliver on runner-up Suavito.  Read more »

NSW horse trainer banned for 15 months

Friday 21 March 2014, 6:02pm

South Coast trainer Shane Kember has been disqualified for giving a banned substance to one of his horses and the posession of a device to cause pain.  Read more »

Theodore has Lakshmi ready to orders

Friday 21 March 2014, 5:10pm

Stephen Theodore has big aims for new stable acquisition Lady Lakshmi after her Sandown test.  Read more »

Weight, barrier against Catkins: Waller

Friday 21 March 2014, 5:01pm

Catkins deserves to a win a Group One race and has earned her favouritism for the Coolmore Classic but Chris Waller is keeping expectations in check.  Read more »

Symons out of Valley meet through injury

Friday 21 March 2014, 4:54pm

Chris Symons has been ruled out of the William Reid Stakes meeting at Moonee Valley after hurting his shoulder in a minor trackwork incident.  Read more »

Julienas out to stave off jumping career

Friday 21 March 2014, 4:52pm

Gai Waterhouse is building a team of jumpers for the Victorian winter with Julienas identified as a potential hurdler if he doesn't lift his game.  Read more »

Goodwood in sights for Adamantium

Friday 21 March 2014, 4:50pm

Danny O'Brien wants to see sprinter Adamantium string a few good performances together ahead of a potential tilt at the Group One Goodwood in Adelaide.  Read more »

Owner happy with Hana ahead of Coolmore

Friday 21 March 2014, 4:39pm

Owner Michael Tabart believes Hana's Goal has all the credentials along with a killer sprint to be effective in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Slipper favouritism on line at Rosehill

Friday 21 March 2014, 4:25pm

The Reisling Stakes is tipped to be the best dress rehearsal for the Golden Slipper with unbeaten fillies Earthquake and Mossfun set to clash.  Read more »

Winks out for double boost at Sandown

Friday 21 March 2014, 4:04pm

James Winks hopes two rides at Sandown can open doors for him in the tough Melbourne riding scene.  Read more »

Kurtley out to press country Cups' claims

Friday 21 March 2014, 2:43pm

Tamworth star Kurtley will race in Brisbane with trainer Leon Davies using an Eagle Farm race as a lead-up to major NSW country Cups.  Read more »

McDonald unfazed by Ranvet Stakes clash

Friday 21 March 2014, 2:41pm

The fact he is riding It's A Dundeel in what promises to be a memorable weight-for-age contest against Fiorente is no big deal to James McDonald.  Read more »