News
Clevadude on target for Magic Millions
Melbourne
Saturday 29 December 2012, 2:20pm
Clevadude retained a prominent place in Magic Millions Classic betting after scoring a convincing Moonee Valley win to maintain an unbeaten record. Read more »
End of an era as McCririck says goodbye
London
Saturday 29 December 2012, 12:19pm
British racing is on the verge of new era in broadcasting with larger-than-life personality John McCririck among several media casualties. Read more »
Tidal Bay rocks Ireland's young guns
London
Saturday 29 December 2012, 11:57am
Veteran jumper Tidal Bay has come back from the brink of defeat to win the Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown. Read more »
Star Wars to debut chasing Millions spot
Sydney
Friday 28 December 2012, 6:14pm
Scott Aspery has outsider Star Wars in the juvenile race at Canterbury but believes the colt has the raw talent to be a realistic winning chance on debut. Read more »
Gasquet chasing another Canterbury win
Sydney
Friday 28 December 2012, 5:17pm
Gasquet is unbeaten at Canterbury and trainer Joe Pride believes the sprinter can keep that run going despite stepping up in class in an 1100m event. Read more »
Good Ba Ba set for Australian debut
Melbourne
Friday 28 December 2012, 4:59pm
The Australian debut of former Hong Kong champion Good Ba Ba shapes as the feature of Flemington's New Year's Day meeting. Read more »
Here The Rhythm takes next step at Valley
Melbourne
Friday 28 December 2012, 4:47pm
Here The Rhythm steps up in grade at Moonee Valley but is unlikely to be overawed by the occasion, trainer Shawn Mathrick says. Read more »
Full Hand ready to make amends in the city
Melbourne
Friday 28 December 2012, 4:37pm
Full Hand is poised to atone for a lacklustre city debut when he steps out at Moonee Valley in the Alternate Railway Handicap. Read more »
Champagne Cath out of Magic Millions
Sydney
Friday 28 December 2012, 3:46pm
The Chris Waller-trained Champagne Cath is out of Magic Millions contention but all is not lost from a Golden Slipper viewpoint. Read more »
Caliente to capitalise on ideal barrier
Brisbane
Friday 28 December 2012, 3:30pm
A perfect barrier draw is likely to see a variation in riding tactics for Caliente in the Group Three Vo Rogue Plate at Doomben. Read more »
Primitive Man ready for metropolitan debut
Melbourne
Friday 28 December 2012, 3:07pm
Tainer Shane Fliedner is looking forward to getting a guide to the future when he runs last-start winner Primitive Man at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Safeguard to miss Diamond for Slipper tilt
Sydney
Friday 28 December 2012, 2:09pm
Safeguard will miss the Blue Diamond series to concentrate on a Golden Slipper campaign while stablemate Montsegur will head to the Blue Diamond Preview. Read more »
Wiggins vital to stable success: Heathcote
Brisbane
Friday 28 December 2012, 1:04pm
Robert Heathcote says the consistent form of jockey Ryan Wiggins is due to self-belief and an excellent work ethic. Read more »
Cantonese draws wide gate in Perth Cup
Perth
Friday 28 December 2012, 12:36pm
A field of 20 runners has been declared for the Perth Cup with Mr Moet faring best of the favourirtes. In-form Sydney stayer Cantonese has gate 19. Read more »
Newbury in equation for Long Run
London
Friday 28 December 2012, 12:26pm
Top jumper Long Run is in contention for a start in the Denman Chase at Kempton after winning the King George VI Chase. Read more »
Ethiopia enjoying a rest in the west
Mornington
Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:14pm
Trainer Pat Carey is looking to the spring rather than the autumn as he contemplates the future of his Derby winner Ethiopia. Read more »
Crystal Icon tries a step up
Melbourne
Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:11pm
Crystal Icon has the chance to prove he belongs in the big time when he comes to Moonee Valley. Read more »
Trainer fined for illegal treatment
Mornington
Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:08pm
Trainer Brett Scott has been fined $1000 for treating a horse during the 24 hours before it was due to race. Read more »
Canterbury test for bush filly Madame Fly
Sydney
Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:55pm
Cessnock-based filly Madame Fly will line up against some highly-rated juveniles at Canterbury in pursuit of a place in the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Hard work pays off for jockey
Mornington
Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:30pm
Jockey Ben Melham paid a heavy price for enjoying his Christmas, but he had his reward with the win of Secret Liasion at Mornington. Read more »
Circle Of Power primed for Canterbury
Sydney
Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:57pm
Trainer Rod Craig is confident Circle Of Power can capitalise on his last-start win when he runs at Canterbury. Read more »
Avoid Lightning needs to have answers
Melbourne
Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:44pm
Trainer David Jolly is looking to Saturday's Moonee Valley meeting to test the versatility of his mare Avoid Lightning. Read more »
She's A Stalker to confirm Millions plans
Sydney
Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:33pm
Trainer Angela Davies is confident She's A Stalker will perform well enough at Canterbury to confirm a place in Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Oamaru Princess to race for a new car
Mornington
Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:24pm
The flying Oamaru Princess is likely to bid for a new car in one of Moonee Valley's 55 second challenge races following her Mornington win. Read more »
Purrific has the right formline: Marshall
Brisbane
Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:06pm
Purrific has the right formline to acquit herself well in Saturday's B J McLachlan Stakes at Doomben according to Simon Marshall. Read more »
Atlantic Jewel's fate known soon
Melbourne
Thursday 27 December 2012, 3:28pm
Atlantic Jewel's racing future will rest on a second scan of her injured foreleg due to be taken in two weeks. Read more »
Long Run reclaims King George title
Kempton Park
Thursday 27 December 2012, 7:16am
Long Run has won the gruelling King Geogre VI steeplechase at Kempton in the last strides to deny Captain Chris. Read more »
Habibi rewards Logan for honest approach
Auckland
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:32pm
Habibi strode away to win the Group Two Great Northern Guineas at Ellerslie and is likely to head towards the New Zealand Oaks in March. Read more »
Rosehill trebles for Bowman and Waller
Sydney
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:26pm
A first-up win to Lonace brought up a Rosehill treble for Hugh Bowman and Chris Waller, with Bowman winning on all of his three Boxing Day rides. Read more »
Master Avatar continues winning streak
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:13pm
Master Avatar arrived unheralded from Victoria but is on target for the Magic Millions Cup after making it four straight wins at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Le Roi shows class to win Summer Cup
Sydney
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:05pm
Lightly-raced import Le Roi has capped his preparation with a Group Three win in the Summer Cup and will be aimed at feature staying races in 2013. Read more »
Tai Tai Tess ready for Mornington test
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 5:23pm
Honest mare Tai Tai Tess has the opportunity to make amends for a recent placing when she takes her place in the Lord Stakes at Mornington. Read more »
Distance not an issue for Millions filly
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 5:15pm
Liam Birchley has given Magic Millions contender Missy Longstocking a glowing report leading into the B J McLachlan Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Undeniably lives up to his name
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 5:07pm
A horse whose career seemed over and whose life was in grave danger, has scored his first win in two years at Caulfield. Read more »
Clevadude on trial for Magic Millions
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 4:28pm
Promising two-year-old Clevadude will be racing for a place in the Magic Millions Classic when he runs at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Gai's Millions firmer ready for race debut
Sydney
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 4:07pm
Aussies Love Sport has firmed in betting for the Magic Millions and Gai Waterhouse believes the colt has the talent to deliver in feature juvenile races. Read more »
Fix outslogs Eight Carat Classic field
Auckland
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 3:52pm
Fix showed the form which took her to third in the 1000 Guineas by keeping out the favourite Soriano in the Eight Carat Classic. Read more »
The Hombre thrashes Newmarket field
Auckland
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 3:26pm
Hastings galloper The Hombre has easily won the Newmarket Handicap and will now go for Group One glory in the Railway Handicap. Read more »
Boxing Day crowd disappoints Waller
Sydney
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 3:05pm
Hawkspur made it three wins in a row at Rosehill but trainer Chris Waller has questioned a lack promotion surrounding the Boxing Day meeting. Read more »
Montsegur joins Darley's 2YO elite
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 December 2012, 2:39pm
Sheikh Mohammed's Darley stable has produced two top-flight two-year-olds in as many race meetings in Melbourne with Montsegur winning at Caulfield. Read more »
Youbolt takes on class at Caulfield
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 December 2012, 1:27pm
Youbolt's immediate future will rest on his attempt to match it with a classy field at Caulfield in the Christmas Stakes. Read more »
Dances On Stars to run at Doomben
Sydney
Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:46pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan has no qualms about Dances On Stars taking on Group One winner Sizzling on his home turf in Queensland. Read more »
Lilliburlero aims for three from three
Sydney
Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:46pm
Exciting prospect Lilliburlero will be aiming for her third win from as many starts before she is rested with the autumn in mind. Read more »
Poste Restante ready to deliver in Cup
Sydney
Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:45pm
Poste Restante has taken no harm from a Brisbane to Sydney road trip and trainer Desleigh Forster expects the mare to run well in the Summer Cup. Read more »
Ulundi chasing successive Lord Stakes wins
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:45pm
Ulundi is primed to win the Lord Stakes for a second time after emabarking on a campaign that almost mirrors his lead-up to 2012. Read more »
Junior aiming high in King George
London
Tuesday 25 December 2012, 7:05am
Connections are hoping to recoup their late entry payment for Junior in the King George VI Chase to be run on a heavy track. Read more »
TVN secures NSW thoroughbred rights
Melbourne
Monday 24 December 2012, 5:29pm
Broadcaster TVN has secured media rights for all racing clubs in NSW, bringing the state into line with Victoria in a landmark deal for Australian racing. Read more »
Millions filly stays at home for lead-up
Sydney
Monday 24 December 2012, 4:59pm
One of the best two-year-olds to race in Sydney this season will have her final Magic Millions Classic lead-up race at Canterbury instead of Brisbane. Read more »
Bowman out to confirm premiership move
Sydney
Monday 24 December 2012, 4:55pm
Hugh Bowman, an outright favourite to win the 2012-2013 Sydney jockeys' premiership, will be banking on Lonace to deliver a Boxing Day win. Read more »
McLachlan stern test for Sir Luminar
Brisbane
Monday 24 December 2012, 4:53pm
Michael Nolan rates Sir Luminar highly but says he faces a major challenge against some quality female rivals in Saturday's McLachlan Stakes. Read more »
Trainer looks ahead after tragic day
Melbourne
Monday 24 December 2012, 4:47pm
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is devastated by the loss of Beltrois but is looking ahead to a powerful showing at Caulfield on Wednesday. Read more »
Brightest to back up in Summer Cup
Sydney
Monday 24 December 2012, 4:44pm
Consistent mare Brightest will be given the chance to prove herself over 2400 metres in the Summer Cup at Rosehill. Read more »
Regimental Pride out of Magic Millions
Sydney
Monday 24 December 2012, 4:23pm
Trainer David Payne has shelved Magic Millions plans for Regimental Pride to concentrate on a Golden Slipper campaign for the well-bred colt. Read more »
Malavio's sister starts Oaks campaign
Sydney
Monday 24 December 2012, 4:10pm
She's A Girl, a half-sister to stakes winner Malavio, resumes at Rosehill for a campaign aimed at the Group One Australian Oaks. Read more »
Long Run out to reclaim Kempton crown
London
Monday 24 December 2012, 11:28am
Long Run is showing signs he is close to recapturing his best form and trainer Nicky Henderson is confident the gelding will be a force at Kempton. Read more »
Williams third on Rulership in Japan
Sydney
Sunday 23 December 2012, 6:56pm
Australian jockey Craig Williams has finished his latest Japanese stay with a third on Rulership in the Arima Kinen, the final Group One of the season. Read more »
Carlton House due in Australia on Monday
Melbourne
Sunday 23 December 2012, 5:48pm
Carlton House is soon to arrive in Australia where he will be trained by Gai Waterhouse for the Queen. Read more »
All Too Hard impresses on return to work
Sydney
Sunday 23 December 2012, 5:12pm
The Australian Guineas is All Too Hard's next major target and the colt has impressed co-trainer Michael Hawkes with the way he has matured. Read more »
Shootoff to run on Boxing Day
Auckland
Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:52pm
Queensland Derby winner Shootoff is improving after recovering from injury but will probably need the run in the Zabeel Classic on Boxing Day. Read more »
Alma's Fury to run in Bernborough
Sydney
Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:23pm
Villiers Stakes runner-up Alma's Fury will head to Brisbane to chase a breakthrough stakes win in the Bernborough Handicap with Glen Boss to ride. Read more »
Waller to use Sydney strategy in Melbourne
Sydney
Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:14pm
Trainer Chris Waller will use the tried and true methods that have made him Sydney's leading trainer when he embarks on a Melbourne venture. Read more »
Unwanted Sea Lord shines
Melbourne
Sunday 23 December 2012, 3:18pm
Trainer Stephen Brown has revitalised Sea Lord's career with his next assignment the Listed Christmas Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Riley happy with I'm Too Sexy
Brisbane
Sunday 23 December 2012, 1:41pm
Mark Riley says I'm Too Sexy will cope with hot weather and distance in the McLachlan Stakes at Doomben, her lead-up to the Magic Millions. Read more »
Orr Stakes option for Mufhasa
Auckland
Sunday 23 December 2012, 12:56pm
The Orr Stakes in Melbourne is among the options for evergreen New Zealander King Mufhasa following his return to the winners' list at Awapuni. Read more »
Highs and lows of British racing in 2012
London
Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:31am
Frankel tops the list of all things good about British racing which has also experienced some lows in recent times. Read more »
Barzalona looks ahead to the new year
London
Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:25am
Mickael Barzalona's star is expected to rise even higher in the new season as he continues his ride with the Godolphin stable. Read more »
Melbourne Cup again target for Mount Athos
Sydney
Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:18am
Trainer Luca Cumani and owner Dr Marwan Koukash again have the Melbourne Cup in their sights with Mount Athos. Read more »
Robl to miss prized Magic Millions ride
Sydney
Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:51pm
A second suspension in a week has cost Peter Robl the prized ride on Magic Millions Classic favourite Assail for the Gold Coast feature. Read more »
Brisbane sprinter Adebisi win Razor Sharp
Sydney
Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:38pm
A welcome drop in weights has helped Queensland sprinter Adebisi win the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Audacious Spirit passes stamina test
Brisbane
Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:22pm
Jeff Lloyd is sceptical about Audacious Spirit handling distances longer than 1350m despite his win in the Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Winner dies after Flemington race
Melbourne
Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:16pm
Joy turned to horror for the connections of Flemington winner Beltrois who had to be put down after breaking a shoulder and falling just after the line. Read more »
All Legal wins thrilling Villiers Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:08pm
All Legal was close to retirement last year but has capped the best preparation of his career with a narrow victory in the Group Two Villiers Stakes. Read more »
Angelus delivers overdue win in style
Sydney
Saturday 22 December 2012, 5:05pm
Angelus has made a welcome return to the winner's circle at Warwick Farm to reinforce trainer Peter Snowden's faith in her ability. Read more »
First Saturday winner for Goold
Brisbane
Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:52pm
Mature-age apprentice Geoffrey Goold is living the dream with rejuvenated sprinter Delago Pilli who clinched a winning hat-trick at Doomben. Read more »
Baltra beaten but better things in store
Sydney
Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:37pm
A sustained plunge on country sprinter Baltra has come unstuck at Warwick Farm but he has still shown he has plenty to offer in the future. Read more »
Blinkers likely for Greytfilly in Millions
Brisbane
Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:13pm
Robert Heathcote is considering an important gear change for Greytfilly in the Magic Millions after her unlucky second at Doomben on Saturday. Read more »
Baker trains two-year-old quinella
Sydney
Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:46pm
Twilight Royale has led in a quinella for trainer Bjorn Baker in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery at Warwick Farm, defeating stablemate Fuerza. Read more »
Winner dies after Flemington fall
Melbourne
Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:27pm
Beltrois has had to be euthanased minutes after winning a race at Flemington following a stumble 50 metres past the post. Read more »
You Think So to tackle Bagot
Melbourne
Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:06pm
In-form stayer You Think So will join stablemate Unusual Suspect in Melbourne's feature summer staying event, the Bagot Handicap. Read more »
Heart Testa keeps unbeaten sequence
Sydney
Saturday 22 December 2012, 2:30pm
Heart Testa has stretched his record to four wins from four starts with a determined victory carrying 59 kilograms at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Speedy Safeguard scores at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 22 December 2012, 1:29pm
Natural ability and pure speed have helped the Darley-owned Safeguard to a debut victory at Flemington. Read more »
Danedream owner retires Arc winner
London
Saturday 22 December 2012, 9:02am
Owner Teruya Yoshida has retired Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream and the mare will go to England to be served by Frankel. Read more »
SA-trained stayer favourite for Summer Cup
Sydney
Friday 21 December 2012, 5:54pm
European import Le Roi is favourite for the Group Three Summer Cup with a field of eight declared to contest the 2400m Rosehill race. Read more »
Munce to miss Magic Millions raceday
Brisbane
Friday 21 December 2012, 5:42pm
Chris Munce will begin cancer treatment on January 7, ruling him out of riding Sizzling in the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Nursery win would be Sweet for Nickson
Sydney
Friday 21 December 2012, 5:33pm
Gary Nickson is confident speedy filly Sweet Kiss can back-up a debut win at Newcastle in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery Stakes at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Collett to confirm standing in Villiers
Sydney
Friday 21 December 2012, 5:27pm
Jason Collett has racked up 20 metropolitan wins this season but is chasing a breakthrough Australian stakes success on Thumbtacks in the Villiers. Read more »
Price looking to Al Aneed to find form
Melbourne
Friday 21 December 2012, 5:04pm
Trainer Mick Price has changed jockeys and gear in a bid to encourage promising colt Al Aneed find his best form at Flemington. Read more »
VRC extends welcome mat to Chris Waller
Melbourne
Friday 21 December 2012, 4:27pm
Chris Waller has been granted a lease on 10 boxes at Flemington with the leading Sydney trainer to have a Melbourne base up and running within two months. Read more »
Nikolic loses appeal over two-year ban
Melbourne
Friday 21 December 2012, 4:12pm
Jockey Danny Nikolic has had his appeal against a two-year ban dismissed. Nikolic has been disqualified for threatening a racing official. Read more »
Apprentice Sadler takes on tough ride
Melbourne
Friday 21 December 2012, 3:49pm
Apprentice Thomas Sadler has been given the responsibility of keeping alive Lord of Brazil's impressive record at Flemington on Saturday. Read more »
Module looking for form at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 21 December 2012, 3:32pm
Trainer Peter Gelagotis is looking for a return to form from Module in the Bitalli Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Wide alley nothing new for Morning Captain
Brisbane
Friday 21 December 2012, 3:21pm
Kelly Doughty says Morning Captain's liking for the 1350m circuit at Doomben should help offset an outside alley in the Lough Neagh Stakes. Read more »
Greytfilly has right attitude: trainer
Brisbane
Friday 21 December 2012, 2:32pm
Greytfilly's feisty attitude is what makes her such a keen competitor as she chases a winning lead-in to her Magic Millions assignment. Read more »
Veteran Rockpecker in line for 10th win
Melbourne
Friday 21 December 2012, 2:09pm
Trainer Ken Fythe is confident his care and attention have made his stable star Rockpecker a better horse than the average nine-year-old. Read more »
Scandals overshadow Caviar achievements
Sydney
Friday 21 December 2012, 1:25pm
Black Caviar conquered the world but ultimately it was two jockeys and their transgressions who created unwanted headlines for Australian racing in 2012. Read more »
600 join equine influenza class action
Brisbane
Friday 21 December 2012, 12:29pm
Lawyers say the 2007 equine influenza outbreak, traced to an Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service station, was caused by negligence. Read more »
Cantonese arrives in Perth for Cup bid
Sydney
Friday 21 December 2012, 12:05pm
In-form Sydney stayer Cantonese has arrived in Western Australia and will be a late entry for the $500,000 Perth Cup at Ascot. Read more »
Cash boost for Sunday racing in Britain
London
Friday 21 December 2012, 11:17am
Sunday racing in Britain will be given a major lift with race clubs offered financial incentives as part of an across-the-board stakes increase for 2013. Read more »
New Championship launched in Melbourne
Melbourne
Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:59pm
Racing Victoria has launched a Group One Championship to lure the country's best horses to its summer and autumn carnivals. Read more »
Assail new Magic Millions favourite
Sydney
Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:49pm
Assail stamped herself the horse to beat in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast with a brilliant win at Wyong. Read more »