News

Gold Coast club handles extraordinary day

Sunday 12 January 2020, 12:15pm

The Gold Coast Turf Club is happy with the way it handled an extraordinary situation on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Nowra racing called off due to poor air

Sunday 12 January 2020, 10:36am

Hazardous air quality as the result of bushfires has forced officials to call off the Nowra race meeting on the NSW South Coast.  Read more »

Magic Millions Book One closes on a high

Sunday 12 January 2020, 10:16am

The premium catalogue for the Magic Millions yearling sale at the Gold Coast has produced record trading.  Read more »

Outback Barbie back to her best in MM QTIS

Saturday 11 January 2020, 7:26pm

Outback Barbie finally gained her moment to shine when she won the Magic Millions QTIS Open, completing a successful day for trainer Tony Gollan  Read more »

McNeil stars with four Flemington winners

Saturday 11 January 2020, 7:14pm

In-form jockey Jye McNeil has ridden four winners on the Chester Manifold Stakes program at Flemington, including claiming the feature race on Amadeus.  Read more »

Vega One ends summer campaign on high note

Saturday 11 January 2020, 7:11pm

Trainer Tony Gollan believes Vega One can deliver him an overdue win in the Stradbroke Handicap after winning the Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Maher's Away Game is strong in MM Classic

Saturday 11 January 2020, 6:33pm

Away Game has stunned her more-fancied rivals and trainer Ciaron Maher with an upset win in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Alligator Blood triumphs in MM 3YO Guineas

Saturday 11 January 2020, 6:10pm

Alligator Blood has overcame pre-race drama to score an easy win in the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Classique Legend could be Hong Kong bound

Saturday 11 January 2020, 5:22pm

A disappointed Les Bridge looks set to lose stable star Classique Legend to Hong Kong with the horse's owner keen to race the sprinter in his home country.  Read more »

Marquand makes most of Sydney opportunity

Saturday 11 January 2020, 5:01pm

A budding star in the English riding ranks, Tom Marquand's skills were on display at Randwick where he rode a winning double for trainer John O'Shea.  Read more »

Magic Millions three-peat for Invincibella

Saturday 11 January 2020, 4:48pm

Bonny mare Invincibella has created history in winning the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares for the third year in a row.  Read more »

Apprentice Graham shines on metro stage

Saturday 11 January 2020, 4:36pm

Apprentice Cejay Graham has had an afternoon to remember at Randwick, landing her first Saturday city win aboard Man Of Peace.  Read more »

Travelling Light shines in Levin Classic

Saturday 11 January 2020, 4:06pm

Travelling Light has dispensed with her male rivals to win the Group One Levin Classic for three-year-olds at Trentham.  Read more »

Blazejowski scores in Flemington return

Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:57pm

Trainer Greg Eurell believes Blazejowski can take another step up this campaign after starting his preparation with a win in an open handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Luvaluva wins again to earn Group One shot

Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:52pm

Sydney-based trainer John Sargent is considering a Group One raid in his homeland of New Zealand after Luvaluva claimed another Cup win at Randwick.  Read more »

Madam Rouge claims Magic Millions Snippets

Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:48pm

Chris Waller's judgment proved spot on when Madam Rouge scored a narrow win in the Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Motor accident causes Magic Millions delay

Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:44pm

A traffic accident on the Gold Coast Highway has forced stewards to change the starting times of races on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Primitivo shows who is boss at Gold Coast

Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:08pm

Glen Boss has again shown he is in great form with a pick-up ride on Primitivo who won the Magic Millions Trophy.  Read more »

Rubisaki shows her class in Flemington win

Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:52pm

Promising filly Rubisaki has made it four wins from six starts with her second straight city win this preparation.  Read more »

Etana back in form with Gold Coast victory

Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:35pm

Talented mare Etana will be aimed at the winter carnival after returning to winning form in the Magic Millions Quality at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Seib plans Country Championships Assault

Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:23pm

Trainer Danielle Seib will map out a path towards the Country Championships Final with Assault'N'Bathory after his surprise first-up win at Randwick.  Read more »

He'll Haunt Us completes long-range plan

Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:09pm

He'll Haunt Us completed a long-range plan for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr when he won the $250,000 Magic Millions Maiden.  Read more »

Splintex to follow Group One autumn path

Saturday 11 January 2020, 1:59pm

Splintex has showed another string to his bow, coming from off the speed to land a determined win at Randwick.  Read more »

Jabali Ridge races to Flemington 2YO win

Saturday 11 January 2020, 1:54pm

Two-year-old Jabali Ridge has formed part of an early two-state winning double for co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, with his win at Flemington.  Read more »

Profit ready for Alligator Blood rematch

Friday 10 January 2020, 5:02pm

Three-year-old Profit has shown he is tough enough for any race conditions as he prepares for the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Vega One Stradbroke bound after Millions

Friday 10 January 2020, 4:47pm

Vega One will miss the Sydney autumn to chase the Group One Stradbroke Handicap in June no matter how well he runs in the Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Cunningham's Mountain of concern over gate

Friday 10 January 2020, 4:37pm

An awkward barrier draw combined with a tricky speed map have dented the confidence of Clare Cunningham ahead of Cradle Mountain's resumption.  Read more »

Microphone on song in Flemington jump-out

Friday 10 January 2020, 3:57pm

Group One-winning colt Microphone has continued preparations towards his return to racing, winning a jump-out at Flemington.  Read more »

Toulon Brook to kick off Championships bid

Friday 10 January 2020, 3:47pm

Trainer Kody Nestor believes the penny has finally dropped with bush sprinter Toulon Brook who is on a Country Championships path.  Read more »

Waller chases Magic Millions records

Friday 10 January 2020, 3:35pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller has Invincibella and Tumultuous chasing record third straight wins in Magic Millions races at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Ryan sends three-strong team to Randwick

Friday 10 January 2020, 2:43pm

Gerald Ryan will saddle up a trio of runners at Randwick, including Omar who has undergone two rounds of surgery since he last raced.  Read more »

Chapter And Verse to write own history

Friday 10 January 2020, 2:33pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster will have her first million dollar earner if Chapter And Verse finishes in the top four in the Magic Millions QTIS race.  Read more »

Blazejowski ready for Flemington return

Friday 10 January 2020, 1:50pm

Trainer Greg Eurell is thrilled with how Blazejowski has been preparing for his return to racing and believes the gelding is ready to make an impact.  Read more »

Diamond Thunder to shake up Guineas

Friday 10 January 2020, 1:33pm

Trainer Mark Newnham is hoping the addition of blinkers can help Diamond Thunder upset dominant favourite Alligator Blood in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Jennings confident Luvaluva can win again

Friday 10 January 2020, 12:35pm

Koby Jennings ended the year with a stakes win aboard Luvaluva and he hopes to start 2020 in a similar vein when he reunites with the mare in the January Cup.  Read more »

Lady Banff in Millions mix for Matt Dunn

Friday 10 January 2020, 11:53am

Trainer Matt Dunn's affinity with the family of Lady Banff has convinced him she is a worthy contender in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Benbatl makes winning return at Meydan

Friday 10 January 2020, 11:51am

Multiple Group One winner Benbatl has outclassed his rivals on his return to action at Meydan in Dubai.  Read more »

Richard Litt to train $1.9 million colt

Friday 10 January 2020, 9:11am

Emerging Sydney trainer Richard Litt will prepare a $1.9 million colt, the sale topper so far at the Magic Millions sale.  Read more »

Heathcote hopes syndicate luck continues

Thursday 9 January 2020, 6:22pm

Robert Heathcote's treble at Doomben includes two horses raced by big syndicates and the trainer hopes the trend continues at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Kersley hopes to add to recent city wins

Thursday 9 January 2020, 5:40pm

Apprentice Fred Kersley has ridden a winner at each of the past five Saturday metropolitan meetings in Victoria and hopes to add to his tally at Flemington.  Read more »

Kavak revives memories of Kelso Wood

Thursday 9 January 2020, 5:12pm

Kavak will revive memories of the late trainer Kelso Wood when he runs in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Carnival test for Newnham pair at Randwick

Thursday 9 January 2020, 5:01pm

Progressive three-year-olds Splintex and Academy will be given the chance to convince Mark Newnham they are worthy of bigger targets in the near future.  Read more »

All-Star Mile attracts 95 nominations

Thursday 9 January 2020, 4:49pm

A host of stars of Australian and New Zealand racing are among the 95 nominations for the second edition of the $5 million All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Further boost for 3YOs at winter carnival

Thursday 9 January 2020, 3:57pm

Racing Queensland has announced further enhancements to the winter carnival with major changes in three-year-old dates and prize money.  Read more »

Hyeronimus has gun book for metro return

Thursday 9 January 2020, 3:33pm

Adam Hyeronimus is hoping to make an immediate impact when he returns to metropolitan racing for the first time since a back injury curtailed his spring.  Read more »

Stronger Tarzan ready to win at 1200m

Thursday 9 January 2020, 2:46pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick believes Tarzan's sole win at 1200m is a pointer to the $1 million Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Cup outsider getting under Guard of rivals

Thursday 9 January 2020, 2:17pm

Formerly prepared by master trainer Aidan O'Brien, National Guard will bid to cement his staying credentials in the January Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Coyle looks to Flemington with Insensata

Thursday 9 January 2020, 1:53pm

The Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington looms as the latest chance for Sydney mare Insensata to snare a first black-type win.  Read more »

Vandyke rewarded for work with Alligator

Thursday 9 January 2020, 1:35pm

Trainer David Vandyke's hard work with star Alligator Blood looks set to be rewarded in the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Stragglers main worry for The Candy Man

Thursday 9 January 2020, 12:04pm

Trainer Barry Baldwin is hoping The Candy Man does not get caught behind stragglers as he makes his move in the Magic Millions Trophy.  Read more »

Millions barrier boost for Euphoric Summer

Thursday 9 January 2020, 11:52am

Co-trainer Michael Kent jr believes a good barrier can help Euphoric Summer live up to her early billing in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Three $1 million colts sold on Day 1 of MM

Thursday 9 January 2020, 7:56am

Three million dollar colts have been sold on the first day of the Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Gelded Wilmot Pass snares first city win

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 6:37pm

Lightly raced Wilmot Pass has claimed his first city win at Sandown in his second start since being gelded.  Read more »

Lys Gracieux named Japanese champion horse

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 5:54pm

Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux has been honoured with Japan's highest award, Horse of the Year, in an almost unanimous vote.  Read more »

Luvaluva favourite to continue winning way

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 5:46pm

Revitalised mare Luvaluva gets the chance to add another stakes win to her record in the Listed January Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Namimo scores overdue victory at Sandown

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 4:36pm

Having placed in four of her first nine starts, three-year-old filly Namimo has broken through for a maiden win at Sandown.  Read more »

Racing Qld contributes to bushfire appeal

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 4:02pm

Racing Queensland has joined other racing bodies in donating $15,000 for bushfire victims.  Read more »

Big numbers in G1 Blue Diamond contention

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 3:49pm

Second acceptances have been taken for next month's Group One Blue Diamond Stakes with 273 two-year-olds still in the entries for the $1.5 million race.  Read more »

Bumper Blast poised for first stakes test

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 1:36pm

Bumper Blast will be out to continue a rise through the grades when he makes his first stakes race appearance in a Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

Millions draws no barrier for Maher stable

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 12:58pm

The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace stable is hoping the Gold Coast's reputation as a track where barriers are irrelevant holds for their Magic Millions runners.  Read more »

Classic trifecta backs up in 3YO Guineas

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 12:49pm

For the first time, the trifecta from the Magic Millions 2YO Classic will back-up in the 3YO Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Apprentice Thornton ready for biggest day

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 12:42pm

Apprentice Stephanie Thornton is staying busy and focused as she prepares to ride Gotta Kiss in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Canberra race meeting called off

Wednesday 8 January 2020, 7:46am

Racing at Canberra has been called off because of smoke haze and poor air quality.  Read more »

Jockeys Trust to support injured wildlife

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 6:44pm

This year's annual National Jockeys Trust T20 cricket match will raise funds for animal welfare organisations in several Australian states.  Read more »

Chester Manifold on radar for Guizot

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 6:15pm

Trainer Aaron Purcell believes Guizot is in for a good preparation, with the Chester Manifold Stakes likely to be his next assignment at Flemington.  Read more »

Distance test for Aqua D'ivina at Randwick

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 5:52pm

The Matthew Smith-trained Aqua D'ivina will be tried for the second time over 2000 metres when she runs in the January Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Jarrod McLean linked to new police case

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 5:30pm

Suspended trainer Jarrod McLean has been linked to a police investigation into an incident involving death threats and damage to property.  Read more »

McNeil out to add to recent city winners

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 4:21pm

Jye McNeil has ridden three winners from the first two metropolitan meetings in Melbourne this year and hopes to add to the tally at Sandown.  Read more »

Smoke haze affecting horses: Beer

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 2:44pm

After watching some of his horses perform below expectations at Echuca, trainer Mitchell Beer says he has underestimated the toll smoke haze has taken.  Read more »

Wisdom Of Water draws well in MM Classic

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 12:59pm

After a rocky start to his campaign, Wisdom Of Water has drawn well to give the Edmonds training partnership a chance for a second Magic Millions 2Y0 Classic.  Read more »

Snowdens take aim at second Millions win

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 11:43am

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Aim is steady as favourite for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after drawing barrier two.  Read more »

Six winners for Oisin Murphy at Nakayama

Tuesday 7 January 2020, 7:32am

British champion Oisin Murphy has ridden six winners at the Nakayama race meeting as he continues his winning association with Japan.  Read more »

Return to racing at Kilmore delayed again

Monday 6 January 2020, 6:39pm

Two upcoming meetings scheduled for Kilmore have been transferred, with racing now scheduled to return to the course in early February.  Read more »

Luvaluva to extend summer campaign

Monday 6 January 2020, 6:28pm

Trainer John Sargent will extend Luvaluva's summer campaign with the mare to line up in the January Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Regan Bayliss set to make Victorian return

Monday 6 January 2020, 6:18pm

After a riding stint in Hong Kong, Group One-winning jockey Regan Bayliss is back in Melbourne ready to make his return to the Victorian racing scene.  Read more »

Alburq to step up to 1400m at Flemington

Monday 6 January 2020, 5:58pm

Last-start Flemington winner Alburq will be tried over 1400m for the first time when he chases back-to-back city wins on his home track.  Read more »

Stony Creek race meeting postponed

Monday 6 January 2020, 5:20pm

A race meeting scheduled for Stony Creek has been postponed by 48 hours because of poor air quality in the area.  Read more »

Special race day for bushfire fund raising

Monday 6 January 2020, 5:14pm

Randwick will host a special race day to raise funds to assist those affected by NSW bushfires in a joint ATC/Racing NSW event.  Read more »

Guineas winner nominated for All-Star Mile

Monday 6 January 2020, 3:58pm

The Anthony Freedman stable has announced its nominations for this year's All-Star Mile including Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth.  Read more »

Horses stolen in raid on Libyan stud

Monday 6 January 2020, 3:45pm

Former Australian stallion Churchill Downs is among horses stolen in a reported armed raid on Libya's biggest stud.  Read more »

Australian Guineas runner-up wins in HK

Monday 6 January 2020, 3:12pm

Beauty Legacy, who raced as Hawkshot in Australia and finished second in the Australian Guineas, has won his Hong Kong debut at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Full fields for Magic Millions features

Monday 6 January 2020, 1:55pm

The two $2 million Magic Millions races at the Gold Coast, the 2YO Classic and the Guineas, have attracted full fields of 16 plus emergencies.  Read more »

VRC to donate gate takings to fire relief

Monday 6 January 2020, 12:15pm

The Victoria Racing Club will donate gate takings from two upcoming meetings at Flemington to a bushfire disaster appeal.  Read more »

Maximum Security invited to Pegasus Cup

Monday 6 January 2020, 12:06pm

Maximum Security is among the 17 horses invited to run in the revamped Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park.  Read more »

Albury called off because of smoke haze

Monday 6 January 2020, 11:03am

Racing at Albury has been called off because of ongoing smoke haze from bushfires in the area.  Read more »

Waller preparing new stars for autumn

Sunday 5 January 2020, 6:01pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller is marshalling the troops for his assault on major races both at home and overseas.  Read more »

All-Star Mile aim for Mr Quickie return

Sunday 5 January 2020, 5:00pm

The All-Star Mile features among autumn plans for Mr Quickie with connections hoping to run the gelding in the rich race first-up from a spell.  Read more »

Gold Coast needs prizemoney upgrade

Sunday 5 January 2020, 3:46pm

The Gold Coast Turf Club is hoping for a prize money boost to cater for an expected boost to horses being trained at its tracks.  Read more »

Maher's Millions hopefuls work strongly

Sunday 5 January 2020, 3:45pm

Magic Millions 2YO Classic hopefuls Rathlin, Away Game and Farnan have worked strongly on the course proper at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Melody Belle, Te Akau Shark back in work

Sunday 5 January 2020, 3:43pm

New Zealand stars Melody Belle and Te Akau Shark are beginning preparations aimed at further Australian riches.  Read more »

Hickmott imports on path to winter returns

Sunday 5 January 2020, 2:40pm

Trainer Robert Hickmott is aiming German imports Schabau and Django Freeman at the Brisbane winter carnival when they make their returns from injuries.  Read more »

Thursday trial for Qld midweek meetings

Sunday 5 January 2020, 1:26pm

Doomben will host five Thursday twilight meetings in a trial for a major change to week-day meetings in Queensland.  Read more »

Return With Honour aimed at Blue Diamond

Sunday 5 January 2020, 1:24pm

Exciting colt Return With Honour will be set for a Blue Diamond Stakes campaign as long as he performs well at his second start.  Read more »

Team Edmonds eye big 2YO races

Sunday 5 January 2020, 12:45pm

The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership has upcoming two-year-old chances in the Magic Millions and at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Record crowd tipped for Magic Millions day

Sunday 5 January 2020, 8:27am

The Queensland summer carnival has been a success with big crowds and record figures expected for the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Yamazaki to chase Magic Millions riches

Saturday 4 January 2020, 7:29pm

Yamazaki will back up in the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares after her impressive win at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Tears after Mercurial Lad wins at Randwick

Saturday 4 January 2020, 7:09pm

Mercurial Lad has given his connections an emotion-charged win at long odds at Randwick.  Read more »

Phobetor proves Costa, Stewart good judges

Saturday 4 January 2020, 6:51pm

Trainer Michael Costa's prediction Phobetor was ready to improve sharply was proved correct when the gelding won the $250,000 Rising Stars at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Double for Reith before heat takes a toll

Saturday 4 January 2020, 6:44pm

Christian Reith has ridden two potential stakes performers, Philizzy and Jen Rules, to win at Randwick before conditions took their toll.  Read more »

A Man To Match takes out inaugural Wave

Saturday 4 January 2020, 6:38pm

Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has had two reasons to celebrate with the arrival of his first son and a win in the $250,000 The Wave.  Read more »