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Jockey weighs in light at Cairns
Brisbane
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
Mornington
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
Sydney
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
Mornington
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
Melbourne
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
Arcadia, California
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
Brisbane
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
Mornington
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
New York
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
New York
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Paris
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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 »