News

Hayson warned off over More Joyous affair

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 4:22pm

High-profile punter Eddie Hayson has been warned off racetracks for six months for failing to provide names during the More Joyous inquiry.  Read more »

Anthony Cummings two-handed in Golden Rose

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 3:57pm

Anthony Cummings is a relieved trainer with the news Cluster will join Drago in the field for the $1 million Golden Rose.  Read more »

Buffering pleases, Teronado out for spell

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 3:23pm

Smart sprinter Buffering has warmed up for his return to racing with a runaway jump-out win at Doomben.  Read more »

On A Shining Star chasing four on the trot

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 3:07pm

Country galloper On A Shining Star will be out to further confirm the early faith placed in him by trainer Ken Callaughan when he makes his city debut.  Read more »

Weissmuller out to salvage stable's spring

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 3:01pm

New Zealand trainer Andrew Campbell has lost Cauthen for the spring and he will be looking for a consolation win with Weissmuller at Mornington.  Read more »

Cauthen ruled out of Melb spring carnival

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 2:15pm

NZ colt Cauthen has had his spring carnival cut short with a bad case of shin soreness and will be sent home for a long spell.  Read more »

Myboycharlie Strikes Again!

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 11:58am

Just 48-hours after Group 2 Danehill Stakes winner Charlie Boy became Myboycharlie's first Australian stakeswinner, 2YO Salai opened the Vinery resident's northern hemisphere account with a soft win in the Prix Etalons La Cauviniere L. (1600m) in France.  Read more »

Prince Harada draws inside gate for Rose

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 11:37am

Late entry Prince Harada has drawn barrier one in the Golden Rose but Zoustar, one of his main dangers, has drawn off the track in gate 17.  Read more »

Dwyer free to ride pending BHA application

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 11:11am

Martin Dwyer, the English jockey suspended over a beaten ride during a stint in India, has asked British racing officials not to reciprocate the ban.  Read more »

Cap O'Rushes can figure in Leger: Crisford

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 11:01am

Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford warns it would be foolish to underestimate the chances of Cap O'Rushes in the English St Leger.  Read more »

Field of 17 for the Golden Rose

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 9:37am

A field of 17 has been declared for the $1 million Golden Rose, the first Group One race in Sydney for the season.  Read more »

Racing world gathers for photo opportunity

Monday 9 September 2013, 6:43pm

Some of Australian racing luminaries gathered to be photographed for posterity as the VRC prepares to mark its 150th anniversary.  Read more »

Atlantic Jewel nominated for two races

Monday 9 September 2013, 5:38pm

Undefeated star and Cox Plate favourite Atlantic Jewel has been nominated for both the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes and Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Flying Snitzel primed for race return

Monday 9 September 2013, 5:24pm

Multiple stakes winner Flying Snitzel begins her spring campaign in a classy field for the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rekindled Interest to make Valley comeback

Monday 9 September 2013, 5:16pm

Rekindled Interest is set to make his return Moonee Valley ahead of a planned third attempt at winning a Cox Plate later this spring.  Read more »

Oliver partners Bel Sprinter in trial

Monday 9 September 2013, 5:03pm

Damien Oliver is closing in on a race return after a 10-month ban and continued preparations by riding one of his spring mounts, Bel Sprinter, in a trial.  Read more »

Big Golden Rose field concerns trainer

Monday 9 September 2013, 5:02pm

Trainer David Payne says an 18-horse field for the $1 million Golden Rose will make barrier positions even more important.  Read more »

Subzero to be honoured

Monday 9 September 2013, 3:56pm

The 1992 Melbourne Cup winer Subzero is to be honoured by a series of races this spring exclusively for grey horses.  Read more »

A Little Miracle, A Big Thrill

Monday 9 September 2013, 3:02pm

s a young Victorian-based stud, Burnewang North regards spring racing in Melbourne as just about the top of the mountain.  Read more »

Campbell looking to press on with Cauthen

Monday 9 September 2013, 1:55pm

Cauthen will undergo a veterinary examination on Tuesday but trainer Andrew Campbell is looking to press on to the Caulfield Guineas Prelude with the colt.  Read more »

The sire of a legend supporting legends

Monday 9 September 2013, 12:18pm

LP Stallions in conjunction with Living Legends is proud to announce the donation of services to their three stallions to support the home of some of Australia’s finest retired racehorses.  Read more »

Lost In The Moment wins in Turkey

Monday 9 September 2013, 12:15pm

Godolphin's Lost In The Moment has won a Group Two race in Turkey, coming from last with a barnstorming finish.  Read more »

Royal Empire still a Melbourne Cup hope

Sunday 8 September 2013, 6:09pm

Quarantine issues could delay Godolphin's Melbourne Cup hopeful Royal Empire's trip to Australia.  Read more »

Marwood Guineas bound after Bendigo win

Sunday 8 September 2013, 6:02pm

The Mike Moroney-trained Marwood has earned himself a tilt at carnival riches after two emphatic wins on country tracks.  Read more »

Mufhasa ready for comeback

Sunday 8 September 2013, 5:45pm

Trainer Bruce Wallace says veteran New Zealander King Mufhasa is likely to come to Australia to avoid wet tracks at home.  Read more »

Morgan taking Star Rolling to Ballarat

Sunday 8 September 2013, 4:54pm

Peter Morgan will take emerging stayer Star Rolling to Ballarat for his next start after the gelding has struggled to gain a run in early carnival races.  Read more »

Cassidy looking to Zoustar to step up

Sunday 8 September 2013, 4:51pm

Jim Cassidy is hoping Zoustar can give him Group One win No.99 in the $1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Walter's Epsom hopes on trial

Sunday 8 September 2013, 3:40pm

Guy Walter's Epsom Handicap hopefuls Streama and Toydini to run in barrier trials ahead of their bigger assignments.  Read more »

Dwyer's Indian ban reduced on appeal

Sunday 8 September 2013, 2:34pm

Indian authorities have reduced Martin Dwyer's eight month ban to eight weeks but the British jockey will continue to try to clear his name.  Read more »

Heathcote mares return in Sheraco

Sunday 8 September 2013, 2:04pm

Robert Heathcote will launch a two-pronged attack on the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill with Fillydelphia and Fire Up Fifi.  Read more »

The Fugue claims Irish Champion Stakes

Sunday 8 September 2013, 1:20pm

The Fugue has won the Irish Champion Stakes for John Gosden, beating a field reduced because of rain.  Read more »

Hawkspur stakes spring claim in Chelmsford

Saturday 7 September 2013, 5:34pm

Hawkspur has iced a Group One-winning day for trainer Chris Waller by beating stablemate Beaten Up in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Speediness returns with Bobbie Lewis upset

Saturday 7 September 2013, 5:26pm

A trainer with just two horses under his care has pulled off a surprise victory in the Bobbie Lewis Quality with the aptly named Speediness.  Read more »

Anthony Allen rides treble at Eagle Farm

Saturday 7 September 2013, 5:14pm

Relief was the over-riding emotion for apprentice Anthony Allen after Mishani Warrior bounced back from an unlucky last-start defeat to win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Malavio books Epsom spot with Tramway win

Saturday 7 September 2013, 4:54pm

An emotional Steve Englebrecht has set his sights on the Epsom Handicap with Malavio after the gelding defeated a high-class field to win at Randwick.  Read more »

Blood flows as Charlie Boy wins Danehill

Saturday 7 September 2013, 4:49pm

Sydney trainer Gerald Ryan was nursing a sore head after a celebratory headbutt went wrong folliowing Charlie Boy's upset win in the Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

'Impatient' Boss ride cost Cup fav: Weir

Saturday 7 September 2013, 4:35pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune has held his position at the head of markets despite a surprise defeat in the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Aussies Love Sport wins G3 Ming Dynasty

Saturday 7 September 2013, 4:05pm

Aussies Love Sport has put himself in the frame for a possible Golden Rose start after winning the Ming Dynasty Quality at Randwick.  Read more »

Foreteller scores in Makybe Diva thriller

Saturday 7 September 2013, 3:52pm

The Chris Waller-trained Foreteller has scored a narrow win in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington, chasing down favourite Puissance De Lune.  Read more »

Bound For Earth wins despite jockey error

Saturday 7 September 2013, 3:27pm

An error of judgment by Nick Hall proved costly for him but not for punters who backed Furious Stakes winner Bound For Earth at Randwick.  Read more »

Hasan aiming for big Cups with Shoreham

Saturday 7 September 2013, 3:20pm

Saab Hasan is hoping to qualify Shoreham for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after the gelding returned with a first-up win over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Decision Time racks up another Group win

Saturday 7 September 2013, 3:15pm

Decision Time has won the Concorde Stakes at Randwick, defeating the highly fancied Sessions in the Group Three race.  Read more »

Long John impressive in Flemington win

Saturday 7 September 2013, 2:44pm

Long John has strengthened his spring claims with a dominant win in the Listed Henry Bucks Stakes as favourite Cauthen struggled in finishing 12th.  Read more »

Desert Jeuney in line for G1 Metrop start

Saturday 7 September 2013, 2:30pm

Desert Jeuney has notched his third win in a row with nnarrow Flemington victory, confirming he is on target for the Group One Metropolitan.  Read more »

Riding switch works for Jacquetta at Farm

Saturday 7 September 2013, 2:16pm

Trainer Bryan Guy says it was a hard decision to replace Janette Johnson with senior jockey Ric McMahon aboard Eagle Farm winner Jacquetta.  Read more »

Group One targets on horizon for Spurtonic

Saturday 7 September 2013, 1:50pm

Progressive gelding Spurtonic remains unbeaten this campaign after turning in an almost flawless performance to win in fast time at Randwick.  Read more »

Miracle To Me set for Thousand Guineas bid

Saturday 7 September 2013, 1:41pm

Miracle To Me has set up a Thousand Guineas campaign after coming from last to win at Flemington.  Read more »

Moreira posts perfect score in Singapore

Saturday 7 September 2013, 12:48pm

Joao Moreira has made thoroughbred racing history, booting home eight winners from as many rides at Singapore's Kranji racecourse.  Read more »

No penalties issued over Mildura race

Friday 6 September 2013, 6:45pm

No penalties have been issued over a race at Mildura run at the wrong distance unnoticed by stewards or other officials.  Read more »

McEvoy suspended for Wyong Cup ride

Friday 6 September 2013, 6:15pm

Leading jockey Kerrin McEvoy has been suspended for careless riding on Yulalona in the Wyong Gold Cup.   Read more »

Wazn lands plunge to win Wyong Gold Cup

Friday 6 September 2013, 5:44pm

The Chris Waller-trained Wazn has landed a long-priced betting move to beat Peal Of Bells and Gazza Guru in the Wyong Gold Cup.   Read more »

December Draw returns in Makybe Diva

Friday 6 September 2013, 5:28pm

Michael Rodd says it would be another big training effort from Mark Kavanagh if December Draw manages to win first-up in the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Malavio draws widest alley again

Friday 6 September 2013, 5:15pm

Trainer Steve Englebrecht has Malavio fit and well but admits the gelding's bad luck with barrier draws has him concerned heading to the Tramway.  Read more »

Impetuous wins the Mona Lisa Stakes

Friday 6 September 2013, 4:47pm

A record-breaking tempo has contributed to a barnstorming win from Impetuous in the Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong.   Read more »

Commanding Jewel set to improve second-up

Friday 6 September 2013, 4:13pm

Trainer Leon Corstens says he'll be disappointed if Commanding Jewel doesn't finish in the top three in the Group Two Let's Elope Stakes.  Read more »

NZer Veyron favourite in role reversal

Friday 6 September 2013, 4:01pm

Kiwi star Veyron caught everyone off guard with his Warwick Stakes win but he is earning a lot more respect for the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick.   Read more »

Long John out to turn tables on Cauthen

Friday 6 September 2013, 3:25pm

Long John came in third to Cauthen and Shamus Award first-up at Moonee Valley but Paul Snowden believes he can turn that around at Flemington over 1400m.  Read more »

Ross maintains faith in Allen

Friday 6 September 2013, 2:49pm

Trainer Less Ross has stuck solid with apprentice Anthony Allen who was his own harshest critic after the unlucky last start defeat of Mishani Warrior.  Read more »

Ruud Awakening begins Aust campaign

Friday 6 September 2013, 2:01pm

Classy NZ sprinter Rudd Awakening will open her Australian campaign with the Domain 1100 at Flemington on Saturday.  Read more »

Concorde hinges on Hay List fitness

Friday 6 September 2013, 1:50pm

He pulled off a first-up coup with Rebel Dane but trainer Gary Portelli concedes it will be harder for stablemate I'm All The Talk at Randwick.   Read more »

Royal Diamond Cup decision after St Leger

Friday 6 September 2013, 12:23pm

A decision on whether Royal Diamond makes the trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup will be made after the Irish St Leger.  Read more »

Frankel's little sister wins stakes race

Friday 6 September 2013, 12:14pm

Frankel's younger half-sister Joyeuse has won her first stakes race, prevailing by a neck in the Listed Fillies Stakes at Salisbury.  Read more »

Lethal Force shoots for Sprint success`

Friday 6 September 2013, 11:59am

Outstanding sprinter Lethal Force is vying for his third Group One race of the season in the Sprint Cup at Haydock.  Read more »

Big Brown in Ireland, Vinery News

Friday 6 September 2013, 11:00am

Tomorrow's prestigious Group 3 VRC Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) is dominated by Vinery stallion Testa Rossa who has three serious contenders in the feature.  Read more »

Cummings to play it straight with Scandiva

Thursday 5 September 2013, 6:01pm

A long-range spring plan is the catalyst for the first-up appearance of superbly related filly Scandiva in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Clark seizes chance to ride for Waterhouse

Thursday 5 September 2013, 4:51pm

The absence of Gai Waterhouse's two stable riders through suspension has presented Tim Clark with a chance to impress the top trainer.  Read more »

Waldpark makes Australian debut in G1 mile

Thursday 5 September 2013, 4:39pm

Group One-winning import Waldpark makes his Australian debut in the Makybe Diva Stakes with Anthony Freedman hoping to see him hit the line strongly.  Read more »

Americain Stars at Swettenham

Thursday 5 September 2013, 4:16pm

Americain (USA) made his first appearance back in Australia since last year's Melbourne Cup at the Swettenham Stud stallion parade on Sunday.  Read more »

Oasis Bloom out to qualify for Cup start

Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:58pm

Five-year-old mare Oasis Bloom continues her comeback from injury when she runs in the Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Stamina test for Funtantes at Eagle Farm

Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:45pm

Robert Heathcote believes a change of racing pattern gives Funtantes her best chance of coping with a 1300m test at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Rebel Dane unfazed by road trip: Portelli

Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:37pm

Sydneysider Rebel Dane has taken no effect from the first serious road trip of his life and is primed to continue his winning run at Flemington.  Read more »

New approach for Doncaster Mile winner

Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:27pm

An autumn campaign which delivered a Doncaster Mile victory to Sacred Falls also brought some important lessons for Chris Waller.  Read more »

Glencadam is as good as Gold: Waterhouse

Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:17pm

An early-season setback to Glencadam Gold has done little to dent the enthusiasm of trainer Gai Waterhouse when it comes to his spring carnival prospects.  Read more »

Farley hoping it's 4th time lucky for Guru

Thursday 5 September 2013, 2:38pm

Gazza Guru will be lining up in his fourth Wyong Gold Cup with trainer Stephen Farley hoping the veteran can go one better than 2012.  Read more »

Norzita out of spring carnival with injury

Thursday 5 September 2013, 12:30pm

Classy mare Norzita has become one of the first big-name casualties of the spring carnival after suffering a tendon injury.  Read more »

English jockey continues fight against ban

Thursday 5 September 2013, 11:42am

Martin Dwyer, the English jockey suspended for eight months over a ride in India, is preparing to have his appeal heard against the penalty.  Read more »

Coolmore issue upbeat Abbey report

Thursday 5 September 2013, 9:36am

St Nicholas Abbey is continuing to make good progress from injury and illness after a tough couple of weeks.  Read more »

Waterhouse tips bright future for Ecuador

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 6:04pm

The lightly raced Ecuador has put himself on a path to the spring features with a runaway victory at Canterbury.  Read more »

Vaz De Torres shows true form at Farm

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:59pm

Vaz De Torres has bounced back from an odds-on defeat at Ipswich to score a runaway win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Detective pinned me to wall, Nikolic says

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:35pm

Suspended jockey Danny Nikolic was pinned against a wall by a police officer during an interview, a court has heard.  Read more »

Puissance De Lune odds-on in G1 debut

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:30pm

Puissance De Lune is an odds-on favourite to make a winning introduction to Group One racing in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Unbeaten Eclair Big Bang in hardest test

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:15pm

Lightly raced Eclair Big Bang will travel from South Australia to take on more experienced horses in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Bowman makes tough call in Tramway Stakes

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 4:50pm

Hugh Bowman has been forced to shun a horse he has enjoyed a great association with in order to stick with promising mare Norzita in the Tramway Stakes.  Read more »

Julienas set for defence of Wyong Gold Cup

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 3:15pm

Julienas has a 61kg impost in the Wyong Gold Cup but he also has the right credentials to make it back-to-back wins in the Listed race.  Read more »

Beaten Up to bypass Melbourne for Sydney

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 3:11pm

Dual acceptor Beaten Up won't make the trip to Melbourne this weekend with trainer Chris Waller confirming the import for a Chelmsford Stakes start.  Read more »

Octavia poised to go the distance: Moroney

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 2:39pm

Octavia will be on trial at the distance of the Let's Elope Stakes but trainer Mike Moroney is confident the speedy mare will pass the Flemington test.  Read more »

Nine G1 winners in Makybe Diva Stakes

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 12:33pm

A field of 15 has been declared for the Makybe Diva Stakes with Puissance De Lune out to win at Group One level for the first time.  Read more »

Super Cool in weighty Caulfield Cup task

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 10:09am

Caulfield Cup favourite Super Cool has been given 55kg for the Caulfield Cup, with only four winners in the past 20 years carrying more than 54.5kg.  Read more »

Botti wants Moore to ride Dandino in Cup

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 9:38am

Trainer Marco Botti is hoping Ryan Moore will be available to ride Australian-owned stayer Dandino in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.  Read more »

Green Moon has runs on the board: Prebble

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 6:22pm

Brett Prebble says Green Moon, the horse he rode to win last year's Melbourne Cup, can once again be a force during the spring carnival.  Read more »

Cauthen stays on original spring schedule

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 6:07pm

New Zealand three-year-old Cauthen will run in a Listed race at Flemington as he continues a path towards the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Cheveley Park snap up Lethal Force

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 6:02pm

Dual Group One winning sprinter Lethal Force will be retired to Cheveley Park Stud at the end of the northern hemisphere season.  Read more »

Ethiopia set to resume in G1 Makybe Diva

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 5:53pm

Last year's Australian Derby winner Ethiopia will step out against an all-star cast in the weight-for-age Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Haggas unveils big-race plans for Central

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 5:39pm

Melbourne Cup entry Sun Central will be given his chance to compete for higher honours after winning his third race on the trot at Chester.  Read more »

Sincero confirmed for Tramway Stakes start

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 4:41pm

Talented galloper Sincero has overcome a minor foot issue which forced him out of the Memsie Stakes and will resume racing in the Tramway Stakes.  Read more »

Buffering set for Moir after trial victory

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 4:19pm

It was business as usual for Buffering who was an impressive winner of a Doomben barrier trial as he prepares to resume racing in the Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Aus officials suspend use of racing vest

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 4:09pm

A vest commonly used by Australian jockeys and track riders has been banned because of safety issues.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup attracts 28 overseas entries

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 3:01pm

The legacy of Vintage Crop's Melbourne Cup win 20 years ago is shown up in the 28 foreign raiders nominated this year.   Read more »

No frills Cowboy after winning hat-trick

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 2:09pm

Matthew Smith has trained better horses than Ragtime Cowboy Joe but there have been few more genuine than the four-year-old.  Read more »

Cirrus Des Aigles entered for Champion

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 10:22am

Cirrus Des Aigles will run in the Irish Champion Stakes as long as there is enough rain to soften the ground.  Read more »