News

Winter goals on the agenda for Tinto

Sunday 31 March 2013, 3:03pm

Feature two-year-old races during the winter carnival will be on the agenda for Tinto if she keeps her unbeaten record intact at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Raw talent Melting Pot after more wins

Sunday 31 March 2013, 3:01pm

Three-year-old Melting Pot returned from injury with an impressive win at Bendigo first-up and will be out to build on his record at Caulfield.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom's racing future undecided

Sunday 31 March 2013, 2:23pm

Managing owner John Messara says a decision on whether Animal Kingdom continues his racing career has yet to be made.  Read more »

Detectives to join racing integrity team

Sunday 31 March 2013, 2:03pm

Two former Victoria Police detectives are to join the Racing Victoria team responsible for conducting stable raids.  Read more »

Pro Consul to target Scone Guineas

Sunday 31 March 2013, 12:16pm

Trainer Greg Bennett will measure Pro Consul's Scone Guineas prospects when the three-year-old resumes at Muswellbrook.  Read more »

Davy Russell ruled out of Aintree

Sunday 31 March 2013, 11:02am

Jockey Davy Russell has been ruled unfit to compete at the Grand National meeting despite being cleared to ride in Ireland.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom wins Dubai World Cup

Sunday 31 March 2013, 5:24am

Animal Kingdom, who will stand at Australia's Arrowfield Stud, has won the world's richest race, the Dubai World Cup.  Read more »

Reith to miss Derby day through suspension

Saturday 30 March 2013, 6:28pm

Christian Reith has been suspended for six meetings for careless riding on Monton in the Ajax Stakes and will miss Derby day at Randwick.  Read more »

Rich Brisbane winter target awaits Arinosa

Saturday 30 March 2013, 6:16pm

Striking grey mare Arinosa has continued her good form with a Group Three victory in the Birthday Card Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Havana Rey caps big day for Baker family

Saturday 30 March 2013, 6:04pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained Havana Rey's win in the Ajax Stakes capped a big day for the Baker family after It's A Dundeel won the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Bribie win puts River Lad on WFA trail

Saturday 30 March 2013, 5:56pm

Under-rated sprinter River Lad will step up to weight-for-age company after overcoming a back ailment to win the Bribie Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Jet Away earns Sydney carnival call-up

Saturday 30 March 2013, 5:36pm

Imported galloper Jet Away has made it two wins from as many Australian starts with a solid victory in the Easter Cup at Cauflield.  Read more »

African Pulse closes in on Goodwood start

Saturday 30 March 2013, 4:33pm

Class sprinter African Pulse has made a winning return to racing after almost ending his career in a freak accident with an electrical cord.  Read more »

Bel Sprinter claims overdue feature win

Saturday 30 March 2013, 4:30pm

Years of frustration ended in triumph for trainer Jason Warren after Bel Sprinter claimed his first Group One win in the Galaxy.  Read more »

Aliyana Tilde back in business in Epona

Saturday 30 March 2013, 4:00pm

Aliyana Tilde's return to winning form has her in line for a Sydney Cup start with trainer Kerry Parker weighing up her options.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel on target for triple crown

Saturday 30 March 2013, 3:53pm

New Zealander It's A Dundeel is just one race away from claiming Sydney's autumn triple crown for three-year-olds after an easy Rosehill Guineas win.  Read more »

Sidestep revives Golden Slipper hopes

Saturday 30 March 2013, 3:31pm

Talented colt Sidestep has put himself in contention for the Golden Slipper with victory in the Pago Pago Stakes.  Read more »

Peter Moody lands early Melbourne treble

Saturday 30 March 2013, 2:19pm

Premier trainer Peter Moody has made a perfect start to the Caulfield meeting, winning the opening three races.  Read more »

Scandiva in the mix for Golden Slipper

Saturday 30 March 2013, 2:09pm

A close relation to Black Caviar, Scandiva has put herself in the frame for a Golden Slipper start with victory in the Magic Night Stakes.  Read more »

Julienas impresses Sydney Cup bookmakers

Saturday 30 March 2013, 1:58pm

Julienas has been elevated to Sydney Cup favouritism after backing up successfully to take out the Listed Manion Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Chiaramonte wins Listed Darby Munro Stakes

Saturday 30 March 2013, 1:11pm

Well-bred Darley colt Chiaramonte has notched his first stakes win, leading all the way in the Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jockey McNamara paralysed after Cheltenham

Saturday 30 March 2013, 11:50am

Irish jumps jockey JT McNamara is paralysed after suffering a serious neck injury in a fall at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Classics hopeful Toronado changes hands

Saturday 30 March 2013, 11:42am

Toronado has been sold to Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani in a move which could double the well-known owner's chances of Classic success.  Read more »

Moroney with strong hand at Caulfield

Friday 29 March 2013, 4:24pm

Mike Moroney will be out to make up for lost time with lightly-raced gallopers African Pulse and Murcielaga who kick off their campaigns at Caulfield.  Read more »

Snowflake faces stiff test in tough Galaxy

Friday 29 March 2013, 4:01pm

Jockey Craig Newitt says Isabella Snowflake deserves her shot in the Galaxy but admits the filly has struck a tough renewal of the Group One sprint.  Read more »

Goldoni to continue golden run for imports

Friday 29 March 2013, 3:53pm

The David Hayes-trained Goldoni is shaping as the next imported galloper to join the growing list of city winners at Caulfield.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel all the rage for Guineas

Friday 29 March 2013, 3:31pm

New Zealand colt It's A Dundeel has an ironclad grip on Rosehill Guineas betting with main rival Fiveandahalfstar withdrawn from the Group One race.  Read more »

Crowd-pleaser The White Hope returns

Friday 29 March 2013, 3:26pm

The White Hope, who captured the hearts of racegoers last campaign, makes a long-awaited comeback to racing at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Queen's horse to make Australian debut

Friday 29 March 2013, 3:18pm

Royal Randwick would be a more fitting venue for the Australian debut of the Queen's horse Carlton House but it is Rosehill which will host him first.  Read more »

Tempo the key to Emotional Circus chances

Friday 29 March 2013, 1:50pm

A strong tempo and clear passage will be crucial to the chances of Emotional Circus claiming her first stakes success at Rosehill.  Read more »

Moody looking to bounce back at Rosehill

Friday 29 March 2013, 1:25pm

Peter Moody is looking to his interstate team to find their best form on day two of the Sydney autumn carnival at Rosehill.  Read more »

Waller, Pride take a blinkered approach

Friday 29 March 2013, 1:20pm

Blinkers can be the key to some horses and two of Sydney's best trainers are hoping that's the case with their respective Darby Munro Stakes chances.  Read more »

Godolphin set for successive World Cups

Friday 29 March 2013, 11:32am

Hunter's Light has emerged as the horse most likely to give racing powerhouse Godolphin more Dubai World Cup success.  Read more »

Recite ready for 1400m in Sires': Bary

Thursday 28 March 2013, 5:19pm

Recite will aim to keep her unbeaten record intact when she faces eight rivals in the Group One Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Breeding giant Eliza Park Stud for sale

Thursday 28 March 2013, 4:43pm

Eliza Park Stud, one of Australian racing's best-known farms and home to Black Caviar's sire Bel Esprit, is on the market.  Read more »

Trial pointer to Metallurgical in Bribie

Thursday 28 March 2013, 4:11pm

Metallurgical's effort to finish second to Buffering in an Eagle Farm barrier trial was enough to convince Michael Cahill he can win the Bribie Handicap.  Read more »

Amaethon to make comeback at Caulfield

Thursday 28 March 2013, 3:57pm

Stakes winner Amaethon has been off the scene for a year but is set to make his return from injury in a sprint race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Eliza Park Stud For Sale

Thursday 28 March 2013, 3:56pm

ELIZA PARK STUD, one of Australia’s leading thoroughbred stud operations located in Victoria, is to be offered for sale by expressions of interest closing on April 26.  Read more »

Waller keeps the faith in Sacred Falls

Thursday 28 March 2013, 3:40pm

Leading trainer Chris Waller is hoping Sacred Falls finally gets the chance to show his true colours in the Group One Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Scandiva left to carry Cummings' hopes

Thursday 28 March 2013, 3:12pm

Blue blood filly Scandiva will be out to stake a belated Golden Slipper claim when she contests the Magic Night Stakes.  Read more »

Galaxy draw no barrier for Tiger Tees

Thursday 28 March 2013, 2:39pm

Trainer Joe Pride is banking on a frenetic tempo in the Galaxy to help his leading chance Tiger Tees overcome a wide draw in the Group One sprint.  Read more »

Jet Away out to cement Caulfield Cup plans

Thursday 28 March 2013, 2:36pm

Talented import Jet Away runs in the Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield in a bid to boost his rating to secure a Caulfield Cup start.  Read more »

Ajax Stakes a pointer to the Doncaster

Thursday 28 March 2013, 2:35pm

Willy Jimmy will try to shore up a start in the Doncaster Mile when he steps out in the Group Two Ajax Stakes.  Read more »

Wide draw helps Animal Kingdom in Cup

Thursday 28 March 2013, 11:31am

Animal Kingdom, the Kentucky Derby winner set to stand his first season at stud in Australia this year, has drawn gate 12 in the Dubai World Cup.  Read more »

New hoop for veteran Aintree campaigner

Thursday 28 March 2013, 11:10am

Big Fella Thanks, a veteran of three Aintree Grand National campaigns, will have a new jockey in this year's renewal.  Read more »

Tegan Harrison concussed after race fall

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 6:44pm

Apprentice Tegan Harrison has suffered concussion and was taken to hospital for observation after a Doomben race fall.  Read more »

Epsom Derby runner makes first-up impact

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 6:08pm

Sydney's premier trainer Chris Waller has prepared a quinella at Sandown with import Rugged Cross defeating stablemate High On Believing.  Read more »

Atlantic Jewel gets all clear for return

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 6:03pm

Headline mare Atlantic Jewel has recovered from the tendon injury that sidelined her last spring and will begin a Cox Plate preparation in June.  Read more »

Australian Oaks target for Express Power

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 5:58pm

Kris Lees is hoping he can take a leaf out of rival trainer Guy Walter's handbook and take filly Express Power from midweek winner to black-type contender.  Read more »

Lennie's Choice confirms need for speed

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 5:45pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida has no plans to deviate from a winning formula with Lennie's Choice who made it four wins from only six starts at Doomben.  Read more »

Hay List out of Galaxy with hoof issue

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 5:39pm

Bad luck has again struck injury-plagued sprinter Hay List who won't run in the Group One Galaxy after succumbing to a hoof issue.  Read more »

Darley link a timely boost for Vlad Duric

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 5:34pm

Globetrotting jockey Vlad Duric has ridden his first city treble since returning to Melbourne from Singapore.  Read more »

Itameri resumes in final Slipper qualifier

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 5:30pm

The Peter Snowden-trained Itameri resumes in the Magic Night Stakes with the chance to push her claims for a possible Golden Slipper start.  Read more »

Twisted Emotions to stake Derby claims

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 5:05pm

Up-and-coming stayer Twisted Emotions is just one start away from fulfilling his destiny as a Derby horse.  Read more »

Il Cavallo in record-breaking Sandown win

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 4:51pm

A highly promising sprinter and a stayer with similar high potential have scored impressive wins at Sandown.  Read more »

Brown unfazed by Snitzerland Galaxy draw

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 4:37pm

The handicap conditions of the Galaxy are not ideal for Snitzerland but jockey Corey Brown hopes the filly's ability can override them.  Read more »

Tendon injury puts Proisir career in doubt

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 3:56pm

The racing career of the Gai Waterhouse-trained Proisir is under threat with the talented three-year-old injuring a tendon.  Read more »

Callanish set to bounce back in Easter Cup

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 3:44pm

Talented galloper Callanish, who strung together eight wins on end in the winter, is set to return to the winning list in the Easter Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Parade schedule and pedigree updates for Easter Yearlings

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 1:30pm

The start of the 2013 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale is less than two weeks away and many offerings have received recent pedigree updates, which is very timely with entire drafts available for inspection at Newmarket from next Tuesday.  Read more »

Big field declared for Group One Galaxy

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 12:45pm

A capacity field, which includes headline sprinter Hay List, has been paid up for the $350,000 Group One Galaxy at Rosehill.  Read more »

New guidelines in force for Grand National

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 11:51am

Strategies to avoid a repeat of last year's Aintree Grand National carnage will be implemented for this year's race.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Guineas fancies at draw

Wednesday 27 March 2013, 11:34am

Nine horses have been paid up for the Rosehill Guineas, including Randwick Guineas winner It's A Dundeel and Victoria Derby winner Fiveandahalfstar.  Read more »

Mayfield-Smith gets winner with only horse

Tuesday 26 March 2013, 6:19pm

Brian Mayfield-Smith only has one horse in work these days but was back in the winner's circle at Seymour with his first winner in more than three years.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel on triple crown path

Tuesday 26 March 2013, 5:50pm

Trainer Murray Baker is taking a blinkered approach with star three-year-old It's A Dundeel as he aims to complete the three-year-old triple crown.  Read more »

Decision Time the forgotten Galaxy horse

Tuesday 26 March 2013, 5:05pm

Trainer Clarry Conners is happy for Decision Time to play second fiddle in the Galaxy lead-up but thinks it will be different afterwards.  Read more »

Oaks in Adelaide on radar for Inflection

Tuesday 26 March 2013, 4:46pm

A shot at the Australasian Oaks is being considered for Inflection but first the filly needs to perform strongly in a midweek maiden at Sandown.  Read more »

Budriguez to run in Melbourne not Sydney

Tuesday 26 March 2013, 4:28pm

Budriguez will start in the Victoria Handicap at Caulfield with trainer David Jolly believing it is a better option than the Ajax Stakes in Sydney.  Read more »

Zuccotto on trial for Oaks at Canterbury

Tuesday 26 March 2013, 4:08pm

The well-bred Zuccotto will put her Australian Oaks credentials on the line in a restricted race at Canterbury.  Read more »

Bye Bye Ba Ba

Monday 25 March 2013, 5:50pm

Former Hong champion Good Ba Ba has been retired after four runs in Australia and with earnings of more than $9 million.  Read more »

Sangster likely topweight for Sydney Cup

Monday 25 March 2013, 5:47pm

Sydney Cup favourites It's A Dundeel and Maluckyday have been given 54kg and 54.5kg respectively in the staying feature.  Read more »

Isabella to tackle Galaxy

Monday 25 March 2013, 5:14pm

Melbourne filly Isabella Snowflake will take a step up in class when she runs against some of the best sprinters in training in the Galaxy at Rosehill.  Read more »

Magic Night a must-win race for Assail

Monday 25 March 2013, 4:19pm

The Magic Night and the Pago Pago Stakes are the last chances for two-year-olds to force their way into the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Hvasstan on a mission

Monday 25 March 2013, 3:34pm

A combination of emotion and ability will accompany Victorian colt Hvasstan when he tackles the top three-year-olds in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Jockey Brett Tai dies in car accident

Monday 25 March 2013, 2:20pm

Australian based Singaporean jockey Brett Tai has died in what appears to be a single car accident.  Read more »

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Aidan O'Brien pleased with Curragh team

Monday 25 March 2013, 11:19am

Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien has given a contitngent of his better horses a publiv workout at the Curragh ahead of the start of the Flat season.  Read more »

Darley stayer calls the tune in Kembla Cup

Sunday 24 March 2013, 6:19pm

Tunes is not among the top echelon in the huge Darley team but he has shown he can more than pay his way with victory in the Kembla Grange Cup.  Read more »

Hay List plans depend on Galaxy weight

Sunday 24 March 2013, 6:12pm

A Galaxy start for Hay List depends on the handicapper with trainer John McNair weighing up options including the Goodwood in Adelaide.  Read more »

Williams produces a Kembla Cameo on filly

Sunday 24 March 2013, 6:08pm

Craig Williams has been seen at his best aboard Darley filly Cameo, winner of the Group Three Keith Nolan Classic and now headed to the Oaks.  Read more »

Black Caviar tops Ascot wish list

Sunday 24 March 2013, 4:45pm

The push to lure Black Caviar back to Royal Ascot is gathering momentum following her latest win in the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Tatra and Solemn for Darley in Guineas

Sunday 24 March 2013, 4:29pm

Peter Snowden is confident Tatra and Solemn have come through the right form race heading towards the Group One Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Fancy Dress takes a step to the Oaks

Sunday 24 March 2013, 3:41pm

Fancy Dress has staked her claim for a tilt at the Group One Australian Oaks with a determined win at Kembla Grange.  Read more »

Less is more for Adebisi

Sunday 24 March 2013, 1:07pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster has worked on keeping Adebisi fresh ahead of his Group One assignment in the Galaxy.  Read more »

Danedream carrying Frankel foal

Sunday 24 March 2013, 1:01pm

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream has been confirmed in foal to Frankel who has served some of the world's best mares in his first season.  Read more »

Moody caps stellar 24 hours with treble

Saturday 23 March 2013, 6:21pm

Having savoured the glory of Black Caviar's 24th win from as many starts a day earlier, trainer Peter Moody backed up with a treble at Caulfield.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Schweida at Doomben

Saturday 23 March 2013, 5:58pm

Kelly Schweida scored a winning double at Doomben but his day was soured by the unlucky defeat of Discreet and the barrier antics of Rocker.  Read more »

Blake Shinn posts special Group One win

Saturday 23 March 2013, 5:50pm

Blake Shinn has erased memories of his troubled past, celebrating a Group One win in the Coolmore Classic on Appearance.  Read more »

Pierro beats More Joyous at Rosehill

Saturday 23 March 2013, 5:11pm

Pierro earned a rave review from veteran jockey Jim Cassidy after the three-year-old beat More Joyous in the Canterbury Stakes.  Read more »

Appearance wins thrilling Coolmore Classic

Saturday 23 March 2013, 4:28pm

The Guy Walter-trained Appearance has claimed her second Group One with a narrow victory over Red Tracer and Norzita in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Toydini gets Group win in Phar Lap Stakes

Saturday 23 March 2013, 4:11pm

Three-year-old Toydini has claimed his first black-type win in the Phar Lap Stakes, unleashing an impressive finishing sprint in the 1500m event.  Read more »

Import Foreteller wins the Ranvet Stakes

Saturday 23 March 2013, 3:57pm

Imported French galloper Foreteller has run down favourite Fiveandahalfstar to win the Group One Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Under The Eiffel answers critics

Saturday 23 March 2013, 3:26pm

Two wins for rejuvenated galloper Under The Eiffel, including a narrow Caulfield victory, have justified trainer Tony Vasil's faith in the galloper.  Read more »

Criterion gives David Payne a Slipper hope

Saturday 23 March 2013, 3:15pm

Criterion has proved his superiority over the colts and geldings in the Todman Stakes but the filly Overreach still dominates Golden Slipper betting.  Read more »

Import Julienas bound for the Sydney Cup

Saturday 23 March 2013, 2:40pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Julienas was wayward in the straight but stamped himself as a Sydney Cup prospect with victory in the Sky High Stakes.  Read more »

Whisper Downs wins again at Caulfield

Saturday 23 March 2013, 1:56pm

Whisper Downs, one of the most durable horses in training, has scored the fifth win of a campaign that began in the winter of 2012.  Read more »

Overreach confirms favouritism for Slipper

Saturday 23 March 2013, 1:46pm

Gai Waterhouse holds the trump hand in the Golden Slipper with Overreach confirming her favouritism with a devastating Reisling Stakes win.  Read more »

Tempo helps See The World in dominant win

Saturday 23 March 2013, 1:29pm

A dominant win in the Listed Maurice McCarten Stakes at Rosehill from See The World had trainer Joe Pride praising both the horse and jockey Jason Collett.  Read more »

Ballydoyle stars ready for Curragh outing

Saturday 23 March 2013, 11:47am

The cream of trainer Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle team are expected to be put through their paces at the Curragh as they prepare for 2013 returns.  Read more »

Unbridled Command now with Ed Dunlop

Saturday 23 March 2013, 9:01am

American horse Unbridled Command has arrived at Ed Dunlop's Newmarket stable ahead of an international campaign including the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Black Caviar wins again

Friday 22 March 2013, 10:14pm

World champion mare Black Caviar has won for the 24th time in as many starts at her final scheduled appearance in Melbourne.  Read more »