News

Certitude stakes claim for Magic Millions

Saturday 24 November 2012, 2:12pm

Gai Waterhouse has unearthed a leading Magic Millions candidate in Certitude, winner of her first start at Rosehill.  Read more »

Valley winner spells as Schofield stays

Saturday 24 November 2012, 1:46pm

Moonee Valley winner Isabella Snowflake is to go to the paddock until the autumn, but her jockey Chad Schofield will stay in Melbourne.  Read more »

Orfevre seeking revenge at home

Saturday 24 November 2012, 9:29am

Trainer Yasutoshi Ikee hopes Orfevre can overcome his wayward tendencies when he competes on home ground in the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Americain to stand at stud in Kentucky

Friday 23 November 2012, 6:16pm

The 2010 Melbourne Cup winner Americain will stand at Calumet Farm in Kentucky following the sale of a 50 per cent share to a United States breeder.  Read more »

Crazyonyou to carry Cummings hopes

Friday 23 November 2012, 6:03pm

Racing blueblood Crazyonyou will be at the forefront of trainer Anthony Cummings's small but select Rosehill team.  Read more »

Patinack Farm shuts Randwick racing office

Friday 23 November 2012, 6:02pm

The Randwick office of Patinack Farm's racing operation has been closed following the departure of its chief executive and racing manager.  Read more »

Successful Spring Carnival for Emerging Boutique Stud

Friday 23 November 2012, 5:26pm

The Barossa Valley is synonymous with fertile countryside and award winning wines. The district has also built a proud reputation as a premium thoroughbred nursery. Today, Cornerstone Stud is emerging as the latest source of winners from a region with a history of finishing first.   Read more »

Price looking for big day at the Valley

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:43pm

Trainer Mick Price has overcome an early setback to be among the top six trainers in Australia this season  Read more »

Two Sugars ready to repeat at Valley

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:27pm

An eight-length win at her last start surprised Two Sugars' trainer Matt Laurie, but he is expecting her form to continue at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Valley a tough test for Alpha Proxima

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:18pm

Trainer Leon Corstens is confident Alpha Proxima will be competitive in a tough field at Moonee Valley on Saturday.  Read more »

Weir confident in Lord of Brazil

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:03pm

Leading trainer Darren Weir believes Lord of Brazil's recent failure at Seymour was simply an aberration.  Read more »

Fitness no issue for Audacious Spirit

Friday 23 November 2012, 3:55pm

Gillian Heinrich believes some timely rest and recreation has worked wonders for Audacious Spirit.  Read more »

Summer targets loom for Vandyke pair

Friday 23 November 2012, 3:38pm

Two pre-post favourites trained by David Vandyke will be out to enhance their claims for summer feature race success when they race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Walter in line for Goulburn Cup hat-trick

Friday 23 November 2012, 1:34pm

Last-start Sydney winner Brightest will spearhead trainer Guy Walter's attempt to win the $100,000 Goulburn Cup for the third consecutive year.  Read more »

Cornerstone Stud Facebook Page Launched

Friday 23 November 2012, 11:19am

Cornerstone Stud has taken steps to create a Facebook Page which will help us communicate with various people, whether they are mare owners, fans of the stallions or racing enthusiasts.  Read more »

Mount Athos favoured in Japan Cup draw

Friday 23 November 2012, 10:55am

The Luca Cumani-trained Mount Athos, rated an unlucky runner in the Melbourne Cup, has drawn a favourable stall for the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Congrats Cash Crop

Friday 23 November 2012, 9:30am

BIG Brown has 'gone global' just in time for buyers to start drawing up their wish-lists for the 2013 yearlings sales series beginning with the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast on January 9.  Read more »

Patinack Farm jobs safe - for now

Thursday 22 November 2012, 5:22pm

An agreement between the directors of Patinack Farm Administration and the company's liquidators has staved off any imminent job losses.  Read more »

In-form siblings chasing more wins

Thursday 22 November 2012, 5:20pm

Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman and Blake Shinn will be the star attractions at Orange but trainer Frank Hayes hopes to steal some of the limelight.  Read more »

Barrier brings mare to Melbourne

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:53pm

Adelaide trainer David Balfour was in two minds about where to run Obsidian Dragon, until he saw two contrasting barrier draws.  Read more »

Strong numbers for juvenile feature

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:50pm

David Hayes has sent an early signal of the strength of his two-year-old team nominating almost 50 youngsters for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Cantonese enjoying life at the Farm

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:31pm

Cantonese has been racing in career-best form this campaign but trainer Bjorn Baker has refused to take credit for his rise through the ranks.  Read more »

Shenzhou gets another chance

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:00pm

Shenzhou Steeds will be given the chance to end his current campaign with a win in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Outstanding opportunity for $10,000 Scholarship to Marcus Oldham

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:57pm

Marcus Oldham invites applications for the $10,000 Marcus Oldham Equine Sports Scholarship 2013.  Read more »

Improving filly set for class test

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:37pm

A last start midweek victory has earned sparingly-raced filly Tigress Baby the chance to test her mettle in Saturday company.  Read more »

Winterbottom important test for Travinator

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:07pm

Trainer Daniel Pearce is looking forward to pitting his up-and-coming sprinter Travinator against some polished interstate performers.  Read more »

Duggan appeals penalty

Thursday 22 November 2012, 2:35pm

Apprentice Jenny Duggan has been granted a stay of proceedings after lodging an appeal against a month-long suspension.  Read more »

Dettori handed temporary French ban

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:40am

Jockey Frankie Dettori has been temporarily banned from riding in France after a positive test for a banned substance.  Read more »

Another blow for Nathan Tinkler

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 6:01pm

Nathan Tinkler's racing operation has been dealt another blow with one of the arms of his thoroughbred business placed into liquidation.  Read more »

Murray's Sun on a rollercoaster ride

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 5:58pm

UK-born trainer Bridget Jones says Murray's Sun is the horse of a lifetime and despite his nine years, is still relishing his racing.  Read more »

Winter King looking to make amends

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 5:45pm

Former Sydney galloper Winter King will be out to make amends for a luckless last start when he steps out at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Cornerstone Reduction at Inglis Summer Sale

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 5:10pm

Leading South Australian Stud Cornerstone have announced they will be offering 10 well-credentialed broodmares at the upcoming Inglis Sydney Summer Sale on Friday 7 December where selling will commence at 11am.  Read more »

Ibicenco injured, Sydney Cup in doubt

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 4:24pm

Sandown Cup winner Ibicenco requires surgery to remove a bone chip and will now miss the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

More jockeys to be questioned over bets

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 4:17pm

More jockeys expect to be questioned this week over betting as Victoria's racing integrity commissioner prepares to review the Damien Oliver inquiry.  Read more »

Bluey to target summer series

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 3:47pm

Carry Me Bluey is yet to win at stakes level but trainer Norm Hilton has high hopes that might change this preparation.  Read more »

On the Road: Yearling Inspections

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 3:16pm

From New Zealand to Central Queensland and across to Western Australia, there are plenty of open roads covered by the Inglis Bloodstock Team in order to inspect every yearling entered for the Australian Easter Yearling Sale.  Read more »

December Thoroughbred Catalogue Online

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 9:54am

The catalogue for next month’s Inglis Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale is now online.  Read more »

Jakkalberry primed for Japan Cup bid

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 8:54am

Trainer Marco Botti says there are no concerns about Jakkalberry coming back in distance from the Melbourne Cup to the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Doctors decide on Dettori's future

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 4:34am

French racing's governing body says an independent medical commission is deciding if jockey Frankie Dettori will be banned for a doping offence.  Read more »

Ballarat to run the other way around

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:47pm

The Ballarat Cup meeting on Sunday will mark the first clockwise race run in Victoria in 60 years.  Read more »

Vic racing minister demands Oliver review

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:40pm

Victoria's racing minister wants the state racing integrity commissioner to examine allegations Racing Victoria mishandled its inquiry into Damien Oliver.  Read more »

RV chairman backs stewards

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:40pm

Racing Victoria chief says investigators were correct to resist calls for jockey Damien Oliver to be stood down from riding.  Read more »

Leading apprentice suspended for one month

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:36pm

In-form apprentice Jenny Duggan has been suspended for one month after stewards completed an inquiry into Kembla Grange Cup ride.  Read more »

Youthful Jack after more Tasmanian riches

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:58pm

Youthful Jack will travel to Tasmania's summer carnival in defence of his three wins in the state's premier weight-for-age sprints.  Read more »

McCarthy iron horse for hectic farewell

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:51pm

Trainer Brendan McCarthy is thinking about racing Commanding Time twice in 24 hours, confirming the stayer's reputation as an iron horse.  Read more »

Zanughan out to continue overseas trend

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:30pm

Zanughan, a Listed race winner in Ireland, is the latest import out to make an impression on Australian racing.  Read more »

Oliver bares his soul in inquiry

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:11pm

Damien Oliver has spoken of the dark period in his life which coincided with him placing a bet which has led to a 10 month ban.  Read more »

Weight a burden for Luckygray: trainer

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 2:03pm

Trainer Gino Poletti is concerned about the history books conspiring against his Railway Stakes topweight Luckygray.  Read more »

Johnnie Walker rewards Inglis Group 1 Winners

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 11:45am

Australia’s leading thoroughbred auctioneer; Inglis, today announced a partnership with the world’s leading premium Scotch Whisky, Johnnie Walker.  Read more »

Jockey Damien Oliver banned for 10 months

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 10:53am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has been banned from racing for 10 months after pleading guilty to placing a $10,000 bet via a third party.  Read more »

Dettori faces key drugs hearing

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:33am

Italian Jockey Frankie Dettori is facing a world-wide ban should he be found guilty of using a banned substance at a meeting in Paris.  Read more »

European stayer in Rosehill trial for Ryan

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:57pm

Former French stayer Martinvast will have his second barrier trial in Australia for trainer Gerald Ryan and the OTI syndicate.  Read more »

Schofield loses appeal against tube ban

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:55pm

Queensland trainer Nathan Schofield's 12-month ban for his intention to stomach tube Beseech has been reinforced by Victoria's appeals process.  Read more »

McEvoy in no rush with French import Mouro

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:48pm

Adelaide trainer Tony McEvoy is prepared to give French import Mouro all the time he needs before testing his prowess as a stayer.  Read more »

Mallyon closing in on race comeback

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:36pm

Star apprentice Katelyn Mallyon is set to return to racing after being sidelined with serious injuries from a race fall since May.  Read more »

Stewards ready to decide Oliver's fate

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:25pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver is preparing to front Victorian stewards to answer charges relating to betting.  Read more »

Rain a boost for mudlark Celtic Dancer

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:14pm

A wet track will create a level playing field for the Noel Doyle-trained Celtic Dancer in the Listed Keith Noud Handicap.  Read more »

Our Penny Girl to make it two for Charlie

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:07pm

Gerald Ryan identified shuttle sire Myboycharlie as potential topline stallion and he will back his judgment once again with Our Penny Girl at Rosehill.  Read more »

Chapple-Hyam to train high-priced yearling

Monday 19 November 2012, 4:43pm

The most expensive yearling sold at auction anywhere in the world this year has found a home at Peter Chapple-Hyam's boutique stable.  Read more »

Fastnet Rock relation wins Randwick trial

Monday 19 November 2012, 4:20pm

Two relations to the leading sire Fastnet Rock have produced contrasting results with the Anthony Cummings-trained Crazyonyou upholding the family name.  Read more »

Stakes winner No. 17 for Al Maher

Monday 19 November 2012, 1:57pm

Al Maher’s high-class daughter Cabernet scored a very well deserved maiden stakes victory when winning a competitive renewal of the Listed MRC Summoned Stakes on the final day of the 2012 Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival at Sandown.  Read more »

Mixed reviews about Hurricane Fly return

Monday 19 November 2012, 11:29am

Top jumper Hurricane Fly made a winning return at Punchestown but it wasn't enough for bookmakers to cut his quote for the Champion Hurdle.  Read more »

Robert Thompson wins his own race

Sunday 18 November 2012, 6:25pm

Jockey Robert Thompson has won the race named in his honour at his ninth attempt, extending his Australian record to 3819.  Read more »

Darci Be Good getting primed for Villiers

Sunday 18 November 2012, 5:51pm

Group One placegetter Darci Be Good can capitalise on his recent Hawkesbury Cup win in Sydney's major summer race, the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Driefontein back for summer campaign

Sunday 18 November 2012, 4:50pm

Magic Millions Classic winner Driefontein is back after an aborted spring campaign and is set to trial at Randwick in preparation for her return to racing.  Read more »

Waller looking at southern stable

Sunday 18 November 2012, 4:46pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller is looking to open a Melbourne stable to accommodate up to 20 horses.  Read more »

Doncaster surprise target for Lamasery

Sunday 18 November 2012, 3:32pm

The Doncaster Mile has emerged as a potential autumn goal for Lamasery whose spring carnival was cut short by injury.  Read more »

Decision this week on star stayer

Sunday 18 November 2012, 3:30pm

A decision on the future of stayer My Quest For Peace will be made this week and depends on whether he is invited to the Hong Kong Internatonal meeting.  Read more »

Boom first Perth runner for Gollan

Sunday 18 November 2012, 1:10pm

Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan's first starter in Perth just happens to be in the Group One Winterbottom Stakes with Spirit Of Boom.  Read more »

Mount Athos tries for better luck in Japan

Sunday 18 November 2012, 1:00pm

Mount Athos will be one of three Melbourne Cup runners to contest the Japan Cup, the richest race in that country.  Read more »

Al Ferof powers to Cheltenham Gold Cup win

Sunday 18 November 2012, 9:46am

Al Ferof has completed Britain's leading jumps trainer Paul Nicholls' resume with a strong victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Berry and Duggan suspended at Rosehill

Saturday 17 November 2012, 7:03pm

Nathan Berry and Jenny Duggan both rode a winner at Rosehill but their days were soured with careless riding suspensions.  Read more »

Vandyke kicks another goal with Bledisloe

Saturday 17 November 2012, 6:34pm

A return to Australian racing continues to agree with Bledisloe after the seven-year-old scored a dashing win at Rosehill.  Read more »

McEvoy, Snowden take third Sandown Guineas

Saturday 17 November 2012, 6:19pm

Kerrin McEvoy and Peter Snowden have combined for their third Sandown Guineas triumph after Tatra scored a determined win.  Read more »

Veteran Ollie Vollie wins at Rosehill

Saturday 17 November 2012, 5:55pm

Country-trained Ollie Vollie beat a horse half his age when he added to his remarkable record with a nail-biting Rosehill win.  Read more »

Rollout The Carpet takes out 1000 Guineas

Saturday 17 November 2012, 5:21pm

Rollout The Carpet made up for losing a Group One on protest last season by winning the 1000 Guineas at Riccarton, nosing out Waterford.  Read more »

Poste Restante clinches Summer Cup start

Saturday 17 November 2012, 5:17pm

Michael Cahill believes the Summer Cup in Sydney is an ideal race for Poste Restante after her easy win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Euroa visit pays big dividends for Berry

Saturday 17 November 2012, 5:05pm

A trip to the Euroa training property of David Hayes on Melbourne Cup eve has led to Nathan Berry riding his first winner for the trainer.  Read more »

Tanby gives Williams more feature success

Saturday 17 November 2012, 4:41pm

Lloyd Williams's extraordinary spring canrival ended with another staying success thanks to Tanby in the Group Two Zipping Classic at Sandown.  Read more »

Catkins wins as Sessions struggles

Saturday 17 November 2012, 3:50pm

Catkins has turned the tables on Sessions with a dominant win at Rosehill as the favourite weakened into third place.  Read more »

Eclair Surprise targets Singapore Cup

Saturday 17 November 2012, 3:41pm

Adelaide galloper Eclair Surprise will be given his chance on the international stage after winning at Sandown.  Read more »

NZ Group One mission for Sacred Star

Saturday 17 November 2012, 2:43pm

Sacred Star is in line for a trip to New Zealand for the Group One Levin Classic after proving himself with victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Charlie Boy impresses in Rosehill debut

Saturday 17 November 2012, 2:30pm

Jockey Glyn Schofield believes two-year-old Charlie Boy can be an autumn carnival contender after an impressive debut win at Rosehill.   Read more »

Ibicenco wins Sandown Cup for Cumani

Saturday 17 November 2012, 2:22pm

Imported galloper Ibicenco has more than justified his trip from England with a strong win in the Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Hayes has surprise two-year-old winner

Saturday 17 November 2012, 1:10pm

A filly who was thought to lack speed and was of questionable appearance has given David Hayes a surprise win at Sandown.  Read more »

Wilde result on cards for Sandown Guineas

Friday 16 November 2012, 5:21pm

Co-trainer Symon Wilde is optimistic about claiming a second-straight Sandown Guineas with up-and-coming galloper Gold Medals.  Read more »

Roughie from bush tries his luck in town

Friday 16 November 2012, 5:06pm

Mick Whittle pulled off a major surprise in Melbourne a decade ago and is hoping to cause an even bigger upset at Sandown.  Read more »

Eclair Surprise to step up in Eclipse

Friday 16 November 2012, 4:20pm

Eclair Surprise passed through the stables of two of Australia's best trainers but has never raced better than he is now for Adelaide's Phil Stokes.  Read more »

Singapore a lifestyle change: King

Friday 16 November 2012, 4:14pm

Victorian jockey Steven King has been signed to the Singapore Turf Club for 2013, citing a desire to escape the daily grind of Australian racing.  Read more »

Trial winners all the rage for Rosehill

Friday 16 November 2012, 3:51pm

Gai Waterhouse has unveiled some smart juveniles this season and stable representative Mark Newnham believes Windjammer can join that list at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rosehill interest high in comeback stayers

Friday 16 November 2012, 3:24pm

Stablemates Shadows In The Sun and Home On A Wing start the long haul back from illness and injury when they resume at Rosehill.  Read more »

Patinack Farm to sell more bloodstock

Friday 16 November 2012, 3:20pm

Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm is to sell another 40 broodmares in a further bid to rationalise its massive bloodstock empire.  Read more »

Mile record for Biggles misleading: Doyle

Friday 16 November 2012, 3:12pm

Biggles failed as a miler during the winter carnival but trainer Noel Doyle is adamant the trip won't worry him in Saturday's Brisbane Handicap.  Read more »

Unreserved Reduction Sale of Patinack Farm Broodmares on December 7 at Newmarket

Friday 16 November 2012, 12:10pm

Patinack Farm will sell, UNRESERVED, over 40 mares at the Sydney Summer Thoroughbred Sale .  Read more »

Huge loss 'not my fault', says Bentley

Friday 16 November 2012, 10:58am

Former racing chief Bob Bentley says he shouldn't be blamed for Racing Queensland's losses last year, which were six times higher than he had predicted.  Read more »

Virus shuts down English stable

Friday 16 November 2012, 9:39am

An English stable has been quarantined following an outbreak of equine herpes virus but authorities say it can be contained.  Read more »

Fawkner out of Railway Stakes

Thursday 15 November 2012, 5:15pm

Emirates Stakes runner-up Fawkner won't be heading to Perth for the Group One Railway Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

Sessions out to maintain unbeaten run

Thursday 15 November 2012, 5:08pm

Talented colt Sessions will be out to maintain his perfect record when he heads to the races for the third time.  Read more »

First starters for Myboycharlie

Thursday 15 November 2012, 4:56pm

EXCITING Myboycharlie youngster Charlie Boy could be the horse to step forward and claim the vacant title of `boom two-year-old' when he debuts in the ATC Membership On Sale Now Handicap (1100m) at Rosehill tomorrow  Read more »

Trainer hoping luck will change in Guineas

Thursday 15 November 2012, 4:46pm

Moreau will be out to end trainer Dean Binaisse's frustrating run of stakes placings by toppling the boys in the Sandown Guineas.  Read more »