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Races, trials called off because of haze
Sydney
Tuesday 19 November 2019, 2:07pm
A race meeting at Taree and barrier trials at Warwick Farm have been called off because of hazardous air quality emanating from the bush fires in NSW. Read more »
Perth-bound runners stranded in Melbourne
Melbourne
Tuesday 19 November 2019, 1:11pm
A fuel leak discovered on a plane taking horses from Melbourne to Perth for the summer carnival has delayed their departure 24 hours. Read more »
McDonald to ride in HK Jockey Challenge
Sydney
Tuesday 19 November 2019, 8:59am
Three-time premier Sydney jockey James McDonald will represent Australia in the International Jockeys Challenge in Hong Kong. Read more »
Harbour Views could miss Ballarat Cup run
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2019, 5:42pm
Talented gelding Harbour Views could miss a start in the Listed Ballarat Cup as he is down the order of entry for the $500,000 race. Read more »
No action taken after Sandown inquiry
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2019, 5:33pm
No action has been taken after a stewards inquiry in relation to the conduct of trainer Peter Gelagotis towards a veterinarian at Sandown. Read more »
Luvaluva out to get Gong at Kembla Grange
Sydney
Monday 18 November 2019, 4:29pm
Trainer John Sargent believes Luvaluva is spot-on for the The Gong at Kembla Grange with 25 horses nominated for the million dollar race. Read more »
Ef Troop in Ballarat return for new stable
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2019, 3:33pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy is planning to run new stable recruit Ef Troop at Ballarat and has been pleased with the sprinter's build-up since joining his team. Read more »
Where Are You heads to the Jericho Cup
Sydney
Monday 18 November 2019, 3:22pm
New Zealand stayers Where Are You and Aigne are headed to Warrnambool to contest the unique Jericho Cup over 4600 metres. Read more »
Kingston Town Classic aim for Gailo Chop
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2019, 2:57pm
The Matthew Williams-trained veteran Gailo Chop is being aimed at the Group One Kingston Town Classic in Perth. Read more »
Gold Fields to campaign in Dubai
Melbourne
Monday 18 November 2019, 12:19pm
Connections of Sandown Stakes winner Gold Fields are planning to give him a campaign in Dubai taking in dirt racing as well as turf. Read more »
Lindsay Park with two Ballarat Cup hopes
Melbourne
Sunday 17 November 2019, 5:02pm
Fifty Stars and Alfarris will be strong contenders for the Lindsay Park stable in a shortened Ballarat Cup that carries an increase in prize money. Read more »
Bowman keen to build on spring momentum
Sydney
Sunday 17 November 2019, 5:01pm
Hugh Bowman has given himself a pass mark for his first spring carnival without Winx and is keen to knuckle down to some hard work over the summer. Read more »
Judge dismisses Maximum Security suit
Louisville
Sunday 17 November 2019, 5:01pm
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the owners of Maximum Security challenging the decision to disqualify the horse as the winner of the Kentucky Derby Read more »
Nothdurft can reach the top: Gollan
Brisbane
Sunday 17 November 2019, 4:54pm
Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan believes his apprentice Baylee Nothdurft can go to the top in the sport if he can keep his weight in check. Read more »
Loire is Redoute's Choice's 36th G1 winner
Sydney
Sunday 17 November 2019, 3:42pm
NZ Thousand Guineas winner Loire is the 36th Group One winner for her sire, the late Redoute's Choice. Read more »
Alligator set to trial for summer return
Brisbane
Sunday 17 November 2019, 2:20pm
Caulfield Guineas runner-up Alligator Blood will trial at the Sunshine Coast before returning for the Queensland summer carnival. Read more »
Hey Doc on target for G1 Winterbottom
Melbourne
Sunday 17 November 2019, 1:45pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy is thrilled with the way Hey Doc has come through the Kevin Heffernan Stakes and plans to travel him to Perth for the Winterbottom Stakes. Read more »
Michael Cahill nearing a return to riding
Brisbane
Sunday 17 November 2019, 12:02pm
Injured jockey Michael Cahill will visit a doctor this week and hopes to get the all-clear to resume riding soon. Read more »
Faugheen survives scare in chasing debut
Dublin
Sunday 17 November 2019, 10:33am
Faugheen has survived a couple of jumping blunders to run out a convincing winner at his steeplechase debut at Punchestown. Read more »
The Candy Man makes return to winning form
Caloundra
Saturday 16 November 2019, 7:18pm
The Candy Man has bounced back from a disappointing Sydney campaign with a win in the $105,000 Mooloolaba Cup. Read more »
Perth Group One target for Eclipse winner
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 6:47pm
The Group One Kingston Town Stakes in Perth is in the plans for Group Three Eclipse Stakes winner Pacodali. Read more »
Tycoon Ace makes amends at Sunshine Coast
Caloundra
Saturday 16 November 2019, 6:41pm
Tycoon Ace has laid the demons of his previous start at the Sunshine Coast to rest with his win in the Swiss Ace Plate. Read more »
Jamaican Rain leads throughout at Sandown
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 6:16pm
Jamaican Rain has defied the opposition up the Sandown straight to land the Group Three Summoned Stakes. Read more »
Southern France wins WFA Zipping Classic
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 6:00pm
After an unplaced finish in his Australian debut in the Melbourne Cup, imported stayer Southern France has shown his class to win the Group Two Zipping Classic. Read more »
Gelagotis conduct quizzed by RV stewards
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 5:50pm
Trainer Peter Gelagotis was far from happy that Levendi was forced to undergo a veterinary examination prior to his return run at Sandown. Read more »
Godolphin clean up in Newcastle features
Newcastle
Saturday 16 November 2019, 5:48pm
The first edition of the $1 million The Hunter has been won by Godolphin's Savatiano, courtesy of a front-running ride by James McDonald. Read more »
Brave Pretty Brazen wins Sandown Guineas
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 4:55pm
Pretty Brazen has provided jockey Luke Currie with a winning treble after a fighting victory in the Group Two Sandown Guineas. Read more »
Godolphin snares Spring Stakes hat-trick
Newcastle
Saturday 16 November 2019, 4:52pm
Asiago has become just the fourth filly to win the Spring Stakes at Newcastle with a determined victory under Rachel King. Read more »
Teleplay wins narrowly in WFA Heffernan
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 4:20pm
Five-year-old mare Teleplay has backed up a stakes win during the Melbourne Cup carnival with a weight-for-age success in the Kevin Heffernan Stakes. Read more »
Kalik defies breeding for sprint victory
Caloundra
Saturday 16 November 2019, 4:19pm
Kalik is bred to be a stayer but again showed his liking for short courses with his win at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Miss becomes Ramsey's latest Pinup horse
Newcastle
Saturday 16 November 2019, 4:09pm
Scone trainer John Ramsey has continued his stellar run of form this spring producing Pinup Miss for a win at Newcastle's stand-alone meeting. Read more »
Viridine appreciates class drop at Sandown
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 3:44pm
Godolphin gelding Viridine has returned to winning form at Sandown, taking out the Listed Doveton Stakes. Read more »
Stephen Baster lands winner at final ride
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 3:18pm
Retiring jockey Stephen Baster has finished with a win in his final ride at Sandown aboard Gold Fields in the Group Three Sandown Stakes. Read more »
Snowden stable in another juvenile victory
Newcastle
Saturday 16 November 2019, 2:39pm
A week after Dame Giselle took out the Golden Gift, Peter and Paul Snowden have captured the Max Lees Classic with first starter Tilia Rose. Read more »
So Dapper shows class with all the way win
Caloundra
Saturday 16 November 2019, 2:37pm
So Dapper showed why he would have been a force in the winter carnival with an all-the-way win at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
McEvoy holds high hopes for Sandown winner
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 2:18pm
A spell has been called for Xilong she broke through for her maiden stakes win at Sandown with Tony McEvoy holding Group One aspirations for the filly. Read more »
Dusty Tycoon earns big ovation from owners
Caloundra
Saturday 16 November 2019, 2:08pm
Dusty Tycoon has won to the roar of several hundred of her owners from the Mirunners syndicate at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Villiers Stakes plan for House Of Cartier
Newcastle
Saturday 16 November 2019, 2:07pm
Trainer John Sargent has Villiers Stakes aspirations for House Of Cartier after she returned to the winner's list at Newcastle. Read more »
Azuro wins Listed Sandown Cup over 3200m
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 1:48pm
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Azuro has notched his third win from four attempts over 3200m, beating stablemate Wall Of Fire in the Sandown Cup. Read more »
Godolphin, Freedman combine in Listed 2YO
Melbourne
Saturday 16 November 2019, 1:20pm
Hanseatic has given Godolphin and the Anthony Freedman stable victory in a Listed race at Sandown, taking out the Merson Cooper Stakes. Read more »
Zoujea earns her chance at stakes level
Melbourne
Friday 15 November 2019, 5:45pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien believes the Twilight Glow Stakes is a good opportunity to give the lightly raced Zoujea a crack at a black-type race. Read more »
Clarry Conners takes Elvezio to Newcastle
Sydney
Friday 15 November 2019, 5:28pm
Clarry Conners is selling his Warwick Farm stable but will not be going anywhere else any time soon. Read more »
Midterm chasing Zipping Classic success
Melbourne
Friday 15 November 2019, 5:09pm
A horse formerly raced by Lloyd Williams will chase the Zipping Classic named in honour of the Williams-owned stayer. Read more »
NZ race option for Guineas hope Conqueror
Melbourne
Friday 15 November 2019, 3:13pm
Well-bred colt Conqueror gets his latest chance to win a stakes race in the Sandown Guineas with a trip to New Zealand an option. Read more »
Hunter trio head Baker's Newcastle squad
Sydney
Friday 15 November 2019, 2:57pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker saddles up three outsiders in the inaugural running of The Hunter and regards all as knockout chances. Read more »
The Candy Man set to return to best form
Brisbane
Friday 15 November 2019, 2:41pm
Trainer Barry Baldwin believes The Candy Man can turn around his recent Sydney form when he returns to Queensland racing at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Hugh Bowman and Le Romain come full circle
Sydney
Friday 15 November 2019, 1:47pm
Four years after breaking his maiden at Newcastle, Le Romain returns to his home track striving to become the inaugural winner of the $1 million The Hunter. Read more »
Barend Vorster makes first trip to Sandown
Melbourne
Friday 15 November 2019, 1:22pm
South Australian-based jockey Barend Vorster travels to Sandown for the first time for six rides including Jentico for Tony and Calvin McEvoy. Read more »
Schweida excited about Swiss Ace Plate
Brisbane
Friday 15 November 2019, 12:32pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida is excited about Meet Mr Taylor taking on a classy field in the Swiss Ace Plate at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Sport and Politics mix with Donandkim
Sydney
Friday 15 November 2019, 12:18pm
The superbly named Donandkim will bid to extend his winning sequence when he steps up to better grade in the Spring Stakes at Newcastle. Read more »
Syndicate barred from Irish racing
London
Friday 15 November 2019, 8:55am
Horse Racing Ireland has has denied all registrations of horses under the ownership of Supreme Horse Racing Club which has failed to provide information. Read more »
Appleby with two strong chances at Sandown
Melbourne
Thursday 14 November 2019, 6:02pm
English trainer Charlie Appleby has only had one starter in Melbourne this spring but could end the carnival on a winning note with two chances at Sandown. Read more »
Lees weighing up options for Miss Fabulass
Sydney
Thursday 14 November 2019, 5:07pm
After failing to make the cut for The Hunter then drawing wide in a support race, Miss Fabulass is unlikely to make a hometown appearance at Newcastle. Read more »
Ventura Storm to back up in G2 Zipping
Melbourne
Thursday 14 November 2019, 5:00pm
Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says Ventura Storm has been racing consistently this spring and hopes he can figure in the finish of the Zipping Classic. Read more »
Racing NSW chair slams 'unfair' ABC expose
Sydney
Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:49pm
Racing NSW chairman Russell Balding has written a detailed letter of complaint to the ABC over their two-year investigation into racehorse welfare. Read more »
Locals chase inaugural $1 million Hunter
Sydney
Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:38pm
Three Novacastrian trainers will chase first prize in the $1 million The Hunter at Newcastle, led by Kris Lees who has a quartet of runners. Read more »
Summoned Stakes the spring aim for Vanuatu
Melbourne
Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:28pm
Trainer Grahame Begg has aimed lightly raced Vanuatu at the Group Three Summoned Stakes and believes the mare heads into the race at Sandown in great order. Read more »
Ramsey eyes G3 win after VRC Oaks thrill
Sydney
Thursday 14 November 2019, 3:17pm
Scone trainer John Ramsey is eyeing Group Three glory at Newcastle on Saturday with Bright Rubick, fresh off his "big thrill" in the VRC Oaks. Read more »
Kendrick puts trust in Swettenham Stud
Brisbane
Thursday 14 November 2019, 2:18pm
Trainer Stuart Kendrick hopes to cement his relationship with the Swettenham Stud when Trust In Aloha runs at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Banquo on target for G2 Sandown Guineas
Melbourne
Thursday 14 November 2019, 2:02pm
A week after winning a Listed race at Flemington, promising Danny O'Brien-trained colt Banquo will be out to add the Group Two Sandown Guineas. Read more »
Newcastle a sweet target for Panna Cotta
Sydney
Thursday 14 November 2019, 1:47pm
A barrier trial win over subsequent Golden Gift runner-up See You Soon has Mark Newnham quietly confident Panna Cotta can make a winning start to her career. Read more »
Another Happy Valley meeting cancelled
Sydney
Thursday 14 November 2019, 12:34pm
The political and social unrest in Hong Kong has prompted the cancellation of another midweek race card at Happy Valley. Read more »
Spectroscope in line for Sydney trip
Brisbane
Thursday 14 November 2019, 12:11pm
Spectroscope will head to Sydney for a tilt at the Villiers next month if he races well in the Mooloolaba Cup at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Enable crowned Europe's best for 2nd time
London
Thursday 14 November 2019, 7:48am
Enable has been named the 2019 Cartier Horse of the Year - becoming the third horse to be awarded the title on two occasions. Read more »
Marmelo retired to stud after Cup drama
Sydney
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 5:23pm
The 2018 Melbourne Cup runner-up Marmelo has been retired to stand at stud in France, a fortnight after his controversial scratching from the 2019 race. Read more »
Star Silk continues top form for Anderson
Brisbane
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 4:54pm
Chris Anderson has thanked fellow trainer Jason Warren for recommending Star Silk be transferred to him from Melbourne. Read more »
Prince Of Caviar second in Bendigo return
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 4:38pm
Black Caviar's son Prince Of Caviar has finished second as a short-priced favourite in his first start for more than a year at Bendigo. Read more »
Port Macquarie races cancelled over fires
Sydney
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 4:03pm
The NSW bushfires have led to the abandonment of racing at Port Macquarie, where several blazes burn nearby. Read more »
Pretty Brazen on target for Guineas tilt
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 4:01pm
The Tony McEvoy-trained Pretty Brazen is one of two fillies aiming to become the first since 2005 to win the Group Two Sandown Guineas. Read more »
Bon Amis primed for $1m Hunter after virus
Sydney
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 1:43pm
Bon Amis has recovered from a minor setback as Newcastle trainer Jason Deamer primes his local hope for the inaugural $1 million Hunter. Read more »
Miss Siska faces distance test in Classic
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 1:20pm
The Grahame Begg-trained mare Miss Siska will be tried over 2400m in the Zipping Classic at Sandown, a week after her second in the Matriarch Stakes. Read more »
Capital Connection poised for Open debut
Brisbane
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 12:03pm
Trainer Tony Gollan believes he has come up with the correct ingredients for Capital Connection to make a winning Open company debut. Read more »
RQ keeps watch on Sunshine Coast bushfires
Brisbane
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 11:34am
Racing Queensland is monitoring bushfires on the Sunshine Coast but at this stage there is no danger to the Corbould Park meeting. Read more »
Happy Clapper misses Gong with temperature
Sydney
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 9:51am
Fan favourite Happy Clapper will miss the $1 million The Gong after contracting a virus. Read more »
Arc winner Waldgeist retired to stud
Sydney
Wednesday 13 November 2019, 7:33am
Waldgeist, winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, has been retired and will stand at Ballylinch Stud in Ireland. Read more »
Affair To Remember chasing Guineas win
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 5:58pm
Lightly raced filly Affair To Remember is the early favourite to claim her first stakes win in the Group Two Sandown Guineas. Read more »
NZ G1 winner Madison County to race in US
Sydney
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 5:22pm
Madison County,a dual Group One winner in New Zealand, is to do his future racing in the United States. Read more »
Plenty of options for Sunlight in 2020
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 4:30pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy says there are plenty of options for Sunlight in the new year with the mare having a spell after her second in the Golden Eagle. Read more »
Southern France late entry for G2 Zipping
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 4:00pm
Southern France, unplaced in the Melbourne Cup in his first Australian start, could run in the Zipping Classic after being a late nomination. Read more »
Le Romain to bounce back on home track
Sydney
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 3:40pm
Triple Group One winner Le Romain will spearhead a big team of horses for trainer Kris Lees on his home track of Newcastle featuring the $1 million The Hunter. Read more »
Hey Doc to make race return at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 12:28pm
Dual Group One winner Hey Doc is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to racing in the Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Sandown. Read more »
Edmonds counts blessings after accident
Brisbane
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 11:56am
Queensland trainer Toby Edmonds appears to have escaped serious injury after being knocked out by a runaway horse in a trackwork incident. Read more »
Jockeys Mott and Bates on injured list
Melbourne
Monday 11 November 2019, 6:05pm
A four-horse fall at Cranbourne has Jamie Mott nursing leg injuries while Declan Bates has a fractured knee cap after a mishap in the mounting yard at Geelong. Read more »
Edmonds in hospital after track accident
Brisbane
Monday 11 November 2019, 6:00pm
Leading Queensland trainer Toby Edmonds is in a Gold Coast hospital undergoing tests for a head injury after being hit by a runaway horse. Read more »
Light spring to benefit Chapada at Sandown
Melbourne
Monday 11 November 2019, 5:33pm
Trainer Mike Moroneyis happy with the decision to bypass the major spring races with Chapada after his tough three-year-old season that took in three Derbys. Read more »
Scone meeting postponed 24 hours
Sydney
Monday 11 November 2019, 4:54pm
A race meeting at Scone in the NSW Hunter Valley has been postponed by a day as bushfires continue in the neighbouring areas. Read more »
Widdup hoping Sandbar gets Hunter start
Sydney
Monday 11 November 2019, 4:06pm
Trainer Brad Widdup will have to wait to find out of talented sprinter Sandbar can get a start in the $1 million The Hunter at Newcastle. Read more »
Levendi among entries for Sandown return
Melbourne
Monday 11 November 2019, 3:50pm
Australian Derby winner Levendi only has to please his trainer Peter Gelagotis during the week to make his long-awaited racing return at Sandown. Read more »
Farm life suits Tarzan ahead of Caloundra
Brisbane
Monday 11 November 2019, 1:35pm
Prolific winner Tarzan has had a brief stint of farm life as he prepares for another challenge at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Griffiths slowly getting back into action
Melbourne
Monday 11 November 2019, 1:14pm
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is slowly getting back to stable duties after being laid low following an operation on a brain aneurism. Read more »
Catalyst to stay with Clayton Chipperfield
Sydney
Monday 11 November 2019, 1:04pm
Emerging New Zealand star Catalyst has attracted interest from Australian trainers but his owner says the 2000 Guineas winner stays with Clayton Chipperfield. Read more »
Boost for Qld winter carnival 2yo races
Brisbane
Monday 11 November 2019, 12:00pm
Racing Queensland has boosted prize money for its three main two-year-old races during the winter carnival. Read more »
Singapore Gold Cup for Craig Williams
Sydney
Monday 11 November 2019, 8:00am
Craig Williams has won the Singapore Gold Cup on the Lee Freedman-trained Mr Clint just days after winning the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
All-Star Mile on radar for Melody Belle
Melbourne
Sunday 10 November 2019, 5:53pm
Melody Belle will return home to New Zealand for a break before attention turns to another likely Australian campaign and the All-Star Mile. Read more »
Waller delighted by local Cup success
Melbourne
Sunday 10 November 2019, 5:45pm
Chris Waller says Vow And Declare's Melbourne Cup victory may entice trainers to look in their own backyard for a Cups horse. Read more »
Cup distance too long for Mirage Dancer
Melbourne
Sunday 10 November 2019, 5:34pm
Mirage Dancer will be kept to shorter staying races after failing to see out the 3200 metres of the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Brave Song after rich prize in The Hunter
Sydney
Sunday 10 November 2019, 5:28pm
Peter and Paul Snowden could have two runners in the inaugural $1 million The Hunter at Newcastle including Brave Song. Read more »
Memorable Cup carnival for O'Brien stable
Melbourne
Sunday 10 November 2019, 4:01pm
A win on all four days, highlighted by Vow And Declare's Melbourne Cup victory, has made for a memorable Flemington carnival for trainer Danny O'Brien. Read more »
BRC bucks Cup week crowd trends
Brisbane
Sunday 10 November 2019, 3:25pm
The Brisbane Racing Club has stayed on budget for its three Melbourne Cup week meetings which bucks the national trend. Read more »
Williams, Waller win Cup carnival awards
Melbourne
Sunday 10 November 2019, 3:18pm
Craig Williams has claimed the award as this year's Melbourne Cup carnival's leading jockey while Chris Waller has been crowned the top trainer. Read more »