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Jockey weighs in light at Cairns

Tuesday 11 June 2019, 8:24am

Trainer Roy Chellimi has been fined $1000 after jockey Wanderson D'Avila weighed in light at Cairns.  Read more »

Jess Eaton lands first metropolitan double

Monday 10 June 2019, 6:13pm

Just days after outriding her claim on country tracks, apprentice Jess Eaton has used her 3kg metropolitan claim to advantage for a double at Mornington.  Read more »

Apprentices on show at Randwick

Monday 10 June 2019, 5:54pm

Apprentice Jenny Duggan has celebrated her victory in the rising Star series while Celestial Falls has stamped herself a future topliner at Randwick.  Read more »

Sizzlefly continues run for in-form Stokes

Monday 10 June 2019, 5:43pm

Phillip Stokes believes Sizzlefly is destined for bigger victories after winning over 1000m at Mornington and remaining unbeaten in two starts.  Read more »

Weights to decide Asgard Massif assignment

Monday 10 June 2019, 4:24pm

Trainer John Sadler will study the weights for three-year-old Asgard Massif before deciding which race the gelding starts in at Sandown.  Read more »

Two more horse fatalities at Santa Anita

Monday 10 June 2019, 4:09pm

Two more horses have died at Santa Anita, bringing the number of fatalities to 29  Read more »

Forster to attack Eye Liner Stakes

Monday 10 June 2019, 2:59pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster plans a two-horse attack on the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.  Read more »

Fight lives up to name with Mornington win

Monday 10 June 2019, 2:53pm

Craig Williams has been able to extract the best out of Fight to record a narrow victory at Mornington for trainer Nikki Burke.  Read more »

Queensland jockeys get riding fee increase

Monday 10 June 2019, 2:07pm

Queensland jockeys will get a pay rise with increases over the next three years to $220.  Read more »

Ballarat jumps transferred to Warrnambool

Monday 10 June 2019, 1:07pm

Racing Victoria has announced the transfer of three jumps races from a meeting at Ballarat to Warrnambool.  Read more »

Jockey Corey Brown has successful surgery

Monday 10 June 2019, 12:57pm

Jockey Corey Brown has had a successful operation on his spine after a fall in the Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Further boost for Qld racing industry

Sunday 9 June 2019, 5:04pm

Racing Queensland will abolish starters fees and increase prize money after an $8 million boost from the state government.  Read more »

Fliedner hopes to be a spring player

Sunday 9 June 2019, 4:59pm

With a smaller team that is more focused on quality, trainer Shane Fliedner hopes to be seen in town more often during the spring.  Read more »

Godolphin has best winter carnival

Sunday 9 June 2019, 4:47pm

Trainer James Cummings idea to target the Brisbane winter with Godolphin horses has paid off with Trekking's Stradbroke win making it a $2 million winter.  Read more »

Constanzia emerges from fire to win

Sunday 9 June 2019, 4:03pm

A horse trained by Jamie Osborne has won at Chelmsford hours after being close to danger when a fire broke out at the stables.  Read more »

Jim Byrne set to return from injury

Sunday 9 June 2019, 2:38pm

Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne is set to return from injury at Doomben after a four-month injury lay-off.  Read more »

Battle of the Bush field nears completion

Sunday 9 June 2019, 2:16pm

The final heat of the Battle Of The Bush series will be held at Cairns to decide the make-up of the field in the race for country horses at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Annabeth to take advantage of home track

Sunday 9 June 2019, 1:58pm

Trainer Shane Nichols hopes racing on her home track at Mornington can lead to a debut win for Annabeth after he decided to bypass Flemington with the filly.  Read more »

Cross Counter to take on Stradivarius

Sunday 9 June 2019, 1:32pm

Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter is on course to clash with Stradivarius in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie to fight all charges

Sunday 9 June 2019, 12:51pm

Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie intends to fight his convictions and charges using the full legal process, his lawyers say.  Read more »

1000 winner HK milestone for Zac Purton

Sunday 9 June 2019, 12:00pm

Australian Zac Purton has become the second jockey to ride 1000 winners in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Sir Winston springs Belmont surprise

Sunday 9 June 2019, 11:07am

Sir Winston has won the Belmont Stakes meaning there are three different winners of the Triple Crown series.  Read more »

Corey Brown remains in hospital after fall

Sunday 9 June 2019, 8:51am

Popular jockey Corey Brown remains in a Brisbane hospital after suffering back injuries in a fall at Eagle Farm but has full movement of his arms and legs.  Read more »

Queensland Derby fall inquiry adjourned

Saturday 8 June 2019, 6:04pm

An inquiry into injured jockey Corey Brown's fall in the Queensland Derby has been adjourned until he is available to give evidence.  Read more »

Deprive steps up for first stakes success

Saturday 8 June 2019, 5:39pm

Godolphin sprinter Deprive has won his first black-type race at his first attempt, taking out the Listed June Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Third Brisbane Cup winner Damien Oliver

Saturday 8 June 2019, 5:24pm

Sixties Groove outstayed his rivals to win the Group Two Brisbane Cup to give champion jockey Damien Oliver his third win in the race.  Read more »

Blazejowski answers question at Flemington

Saturday 8 June 2019, 5:16pm

Blazejowski has remained unbeaten in his current campaign, displaying a good turn of foot to claim a heat of the VRC/CRV Winter Championship at Flemington.  Read more »

What the Group I Stradbroke jockeys said

Saturday 8 June 2019, 4:50pm

Few beaten jockeys had any excuses for their mounts in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Simply Optimistic up to Sydney challenge

Saturday 8 June 2019, 4:46pm

New Zealand sprinter Simply Optimistic has shown he is up to Sydney company with a decisive 1200m-win  Read more »

Trekking wins the Group One Stradbroke Hcp

Saturday 8 June 2019, 3:54pm

James Cummings has joined his legendary grandfather, the late Bart Cummings, as a Stradbroke Handicap-winning trainer winner after Trekking's victory.  Read more »

Chouxting The Mob impresses at Flemington

Saturday 8 June 2019, 3:35pm

Following wins at Sandown and Cranbourne, Chouxting The Mob has graduated to Saturday company with an impressive victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Mr Quickie prevails in dramatic Qld Derby

Saturday 8 June 2019, 3:22pm

Mr Quickie survived a protest from runner-up Vow And Declare to give trainer Phillip Stokes his first winner in Brisbane in the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Catwalk breaks through for Randwick win

Saturday 8 June 2019, 2:57pm

The Chris Waller-trained Catwalk has shown her talent to break her maiden at Randwick despite also showing she has a bit left to learn.  Read more »

Epsom looms for Qld Guineas winner Kolding

Saturday 8 June 2019, 2:28pm

Kolding has made it four wins in a row and earned a crack at the Epsom Handicap in the spring after winning the Group Two Queensland Guineas at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Prince Fawaz wins the Gr 1 JJ Atkins Plate

Saturday 8 June 2019, 2:24pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has received a huge ovation from owners after Prince Fawaz won the JJ Atkins Plate but trainer Anthony Cummings missed the win.  Read more »

Jade Darose lands double Flemington win

Saturday 8 June 2019, 2:01pm

Parwan Prince has provided dual licence holder Jade Darose with a career highlight, giving her a first Flemington winner as both a trainer and a jockey.  Read more »

Victorem shows true class in Hinkler win

Saturday 8 June 2019, 1:36pm

Port Macquarie galloper Victorem missed the Stradbroke Handicap but showed his class with a storming win in the Hinkler Handicap.  Read more »

Upset win by Vinland in The Wayne Wilson

Saturday 8 June 2019, 12:54pm

Vinland will continue on a black-type path in Queensland following his narrow victory in the Listed The Wayne Wilson at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

St Edward's Crown too strong at Flemington

Saturday 8 June 2019, 12:40pm

St Edward's Crown has broken through for her maiden success, taking out the Bruce Gadsden Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Waller mares dominate Dane Ripper finish

Saturday 8 June 2019, 12:22pm

Trainer Chris Waller trained mares have filled three of the first four placings in the Dane Ripper Stakes, the traditional lead-up race to the Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Signore Fox claims Listed Daybreak Lover

Saturday 8 June 2019, 11:50am

Sydney colt Signore Fox has found the right conditions at Eagle Farm to confirm trainer Peter Snowden's high opinion of him.  Read more »

Crown Fontein victorious in Golden Topaz

Friday 7 June 2019, 5:49pm

Lightly raced Crown Fontein has fought off his more experienced rivals to claim the Golden Topaz at Swan Hill.  Read more »

Eric The Eel slips past bookies

Friday 7 June 2019, 5:23pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is surprised Eric The Eel is such a big price in the J J Atkins Plate after the gelding's recent good form.  Read more »

No Brisbane flight for Streets Of Avalon

Friday 7 June 2019, 5:16pm

Uncertainty over whether Streets Of Avalon would have gained a Stradbroke Handicap start means the gelding has remained in Melbourne to run at Flemington.  Read more »

Trainer Ben Currie gets two more years

Friday 7 June 2019, 5:03pm

Trainer Ben Currie faces four-and-a-half years on the sidelines after having one sentence reduced to 30 months but getting a further two year disqualification.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker to continue Queensland luck

Friday 7 June 2019, 4:18pm

Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker looks set to continue his good record in Queensland with runners in two Group One races at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Not Enough Effort to extend unbeaten run

Friday 7 June 2019, 4:03pm

Not Enough Effort gets the chance to extend his unbeaten record to five when he lines up at Flemington.  Read more »

Chris Munce set for more Guineas joy

Friday 7 June 2019, 3:41pm

As a young jockey, a win in the Queensland Guineas helped thrust Chris Munce into the limelight and he is hoping the race can do the same for him as a trainer.  Read more »

Quinton puts veteran sprinter on notice

Friday 7 June 2019, 2:51pm

Boss Lane is closer to the end of his career than the beginning but trainer Ron Quinton hopes the eight-year-old can show he still has something to offer.  Read more »

Not A Single Cent chasing Qld Derby upset

Friday 7 June 2019, 2:05pm

Co-trainer David Eustace believes Not A Single Cent is looking for 2400m and can run better than his odds suggest in the Queensland Derby  Read more »

Chouxting The Mob after third straight win

Friday 7 June 2019, 2:03pm

Chouxting The Mob has been a model of consistency since returning from a serious leg injury and will be after a third successive win when he runs at Flemington.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy finds key to Qld carnival

Friday 7 June 2019, 1:53pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes he has found the key to his horses racing well in Brisbane as he prepares for a two-pronged attack on the Group One Stradbroke.  Read more »

Gollan hopes to end a low week on a high

Friday 7 June 2019, 9:35am

Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has had a poor start to the week but hopes to finish on a high with runners in the three Group One races at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

English trainer Jeremy Noseda to retire

Friday 7 June 2019, 9:00am

Multiple Group One-winning English trainer Jeremy Noseda has announced his imminent retirement.  Read more »

Jockey Blake Shinn gains Hong Kong licence

Thursday 6 June 2019, 6:08pm

Blake Shinn will join fellow Australian jockeys Chad Schofield and Regan Bayliss when the new racing season kicks off in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Noble Boy faces biggest test in Hinkler

Thursday 6 June 2019, 5:50pm

Queanbeyan visitor Noble Boy faces his biggest test when he meets a surprisingly strong Hinkler Handicap field at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

First stakes test for Bon Amis at Randwick

Thursday 6 June 2019, 5:09pm

Prolific winner Bon Amis will step up to Listed company for the first time when he resumes in the June Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Halvorsen on path towards Creswick Stakes

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:57pm

Promising sprinter Halvorsen can confirm Creswick Stakes plans with a good performance when he has first attempt at racing on the straight course at Flemington.  Read more »

Dual Group One winner Viddora retired

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:42pm

The successful racing career of Viddora has come to an end with the dual Group One winner off to stud to be served by Lope De Vega.  Read more »

Hellyer excited about Guineas ride

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:17pm

A suspension has not dampened jockey Michael Hellyer's enthusiasm for his ride on Baccarat Baby in the Queensland Guineas.  Read more »

RAD Board to hear Jarrod McLean charges

Thursday 6 June 2019, 4:07pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has set a date to hear the charges against trainer Jarrod McLean, Darren Weir's former Warrnambool assistant.  Read more »

Lesage set to take next step at Flemington

Thursday 6 June 2019, 3:14pm

Following an all-the-way victory on debut at Cranbourne, Lesage will face a new challenge when she races down the straight at Flemington for the first time.  Read more »

It's not Over for 3YO despite Derby miss

Thursday 6 June 2019, 3:00pm

Brisbane winter carnival plans for Think It Over have not come to fruition but the three-year-old gets a chance to make amends at Randwick.  Read more »

Edmonds growing in confidence with Tyzone

Thursday 6 June 2019, 2:05pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds has had a nervous wait to get a start with Tyzone in the Stradbroke Handicap but is confident now the gelding is in the race, he can win.  Read more »

Cahill set to continue wonderful winter

Thursday 6 June 2019, 1:03pm

Hard work is paying off for veteran Michael Cahill who is set to confirm his rating as jockey of the winter carnival at Brisbane's showcase meeting.  Read more »

11 international invitations for Cox Plate

Thursday 6 June 2019, 12:49pm

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has issued 11 invitations for the Cox Plate, the first time in five years the race will be without champion Winx.  Read more »

Tacitus favourite for Belmont Stakes

Thursday 6 June 2019, 8:55am

Tacitus is the slight favourite over Preakness Stakes winner War Of Will for the Belmont Stakes over 2400 metres.  Read more »

Zahra back in business after suspension

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 5:26pm

Mark Zahra has ridden a winner at Sandown, his first meeting back following a long suspension incurred during The Championships at Randwick.  Read more »

Plate winner Adelaide off the mark as sire

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 4:46pm

Funstar has underlined the promise shown in two barrier trials to score on debut and provide her Cox Plate-winning sire Adelaide with a breakthrough success.  Read more »

El Questro impresses first-up at Sandown

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 4:43pm

The colours of former Caulfield trainer Rob McGuinness have been carried to victory on El Questro at Sandown.  Read more »

Wallaby great remembered in Doomben win

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 3:11pm

Raging Pole, named for rugby union Test prop Stan Pilecki, has broken through for his first win at Doomben.  Read more »

Flemington race next step for Villermont

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 2:35pm

Stakes winner Villermont will have his second start back from a lengthy lay-off when he runs in a heat of the Winter Championship over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Vic jockey Jason Benbow to undergo surgery

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 2:06pm

An MRI scan has found as many as seven previously undiagnosed fractures in the foot of jockey Jason Benbow following a recent fall.  Read more »

Berry focused on another Queensland Derby

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 1:34pm

Tommy Berry has a great chance to parlay his outstanding form into a Group One victory with a strong book of rides in Brisbane's three feature races.  Read more »

The Bostonian out to join winter legends

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 1:20pm

The Bostonian will join some illustrious winter carnival heroes if he can win his third Group One race in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Randwick conditions poised to favour Joey

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:36pm

Trainer Robert Price was happy to see Sydney get a soaking ahead of Noble Joey's tilt at the Listed June Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

David Brideoake to face Racing NSW charges

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:23pm

Trainer David Brideoake has been issued two charges by Racing NSW stewards, stemming from the late withdrawal of Princess Jenni from the Adrian Knox Stakes.  Read more »

Stradbroke Hcp hoodoo for Pretty In Pink

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:16pm

Pretty In Pink faces Australian racing's biggest hoodoo in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Famous stud's last hurrah in G1 Qld Derby

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 12:08pm

A win for Mahis Angel in the Group One Queensland Derby will have special significance for Queensland's Wattle Brae Stud.  Read more »

Favourite shortens after Stradbroke draw

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 11:49am

The Bostonian has firmed for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap after a perfect barrier draw.  Read more »

MVRC unveil international Cox Plate bonus

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 6:46pm

Winners of selected international Group One races will be eligible for a bonus if they can win the Cox Plate, the Moonee Valley Racing Club has announced.  Read more »

Declares War set for Qld Derby challenge

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 6:10pm

Trainer Matt Cumani is delighted with the condition of Declares War and is hopeful he can measure up in the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Matt Smith with runners in three states

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 5:58pm

Trainer Matthew Smith will spread his runners over three states with Grey Lion heading the charge in the Group Two Brisbane Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Radipole begins winter prep at Flemington

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 3:42pm

Stablemates Radipole and Strike Force are scheduled to begin their winter preparations at Flemington in a heat of the Winter Championship Series.  Read more »

Alysha Collett to ride again in Singapore

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 3:13pm

New Zealand jockey Alysha Collett is keen to pick up where she left off in Singapore when she returns there soon after being sidelined by injury.  Read more »

Two chances for Stokes at Sandown meeting

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 1:05pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes has two chances entered for the Sandown meeting but he will monitor the track rating before deciding whether Too Good Too Hard runs.  Read more »

Ben Currie found guilty on swab charges

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 12:57pm

Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been found guilty of five charges of bringing horses to race with a prohibited substance in their systems.  Read more »

Manuel to miss Stradbroke Handicap

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 10:42am

Group One winner Manuel will be spelled after a flat trackwork performance and miss the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Zoustyle out of winter carnival

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 9:48am

Unbeaten Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle will miss the rest of the winter after contracting a low grade virus.  Read more »

Last shot at favourite trip for Boom Time

Monday 3 June 2019, 6:47pm

Boom Time is among the nominations for a heat of the Banjo Patterson Series at Flemington as he bids to turn around his form.  Read more »

Million dollar NSW provincial features

Monday 3 June 2019, 6:30pm

Newcastle and Kembla Grange will host stand-alone feature race meetings with metropolitan prize money and each with a race worth $1 million.  Read more »

Mr Quickie on song for Queensland Derby

Monday 3 June 2019, 5:51pm

A right-handed gallop at Pakenham under race jockey John Allen has Mr Quickie in top order ahead of the Group One Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Huge money boost for Sydney spring

Monday 3 June 2019, 5:41pm

On the back of the success of the $14 million Everest, the Sydney spring carnival races will receive millions of dollars in extra prize money.  Read more »

Ballistic Boy to run in G1 J J Atkins

Monday 3 June 2019, 3:44pm

The new training partnership of Chris Anderson and Robert Heathcote will have its first Group One runner with Ballistic Boy in the J J Atkins.  Read more »

Bob Peters chases the money with Queen

Monday 3 June 2019, 3:34pm

Perth owner Bob Peters has his eyes on the big prize money on offer in Sydney rather than the prestige of Melbourne spring races including the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Rain forces meeting switch to Casterton

Monday 3 June 2019, 1:43pm

Heavy rain has forced the transfer of the Warrnambool meeting to Casterton which has come with race distance changes.  Read more »

Sottsass causes upset in French Derby

Monday 3 June 2019, 9:39am

Sottsass has sprung a surprise to outgun Persian King to land the Prix du Jockey Club in record time at Chantilly.  Read more »

Owner's colours on display in Brisbane

Sunday 2 June 2019, 5:19pm

Manuel and Sin To Win will carry the bright colours of owner Gary Lechte in a couple of the upcoming Brisbane feature races.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne Waller's Stradbroke hope

Sunday 2 June 2019, 5:07pm

Trainer Chris Waller will be represented in all three Group One races at Brisbane's premier race day at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sadler has concerns over apprentice ranks

Sunday 2 June 2019, 1:54pm

Trainer John Sadler holds fears for apprentice jockeys who graduate too quickly through the riding ranks and lose their ability to claim.  Read more »