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Ranting upstages his more fancied rivals
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 October 2020, 5:29pm
In a gruelling finish, rank outsider Ranting has finished over the top of his two rivals Hanseatic and Anders to win the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Waller worried about Elleegant Cup weight
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 October 2020, 5:16pm
Chris Waller will saddle up three horses in his bid for a first Caulfield Cup with the Turnbull Stakes trifecta of Verry Elleegant, Toffee Tongue and Finche. Read more »
No Caulfield Cup for Coongy Cup winner
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 October 2020, 5:04pm
Grahame Begg has a soft spot for Coongy Cup winner Nonconformist but he is happy to wait another year before targeting the stayer at the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
O'Brien's raider breaks down at Werribee
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 October 2020, 12:09pm
The spring is over for Aidan O'Brien's miler Wichita after he fractured a hind leg at Werribee, the injury only discovered after he had completed trackwork. Read more »
Cummings enjoying Everest ride with mare
Sydney
Wednesday 14 October 2020, 11:59am
While Bart Cummings had an unparalleled record in one of Australia's oldest races, his son Anthony is on a mission to win one of the newest. Read more »
Kosciuszko owner riding high with Anethole
Sydney
Wednesday 14 October 2020, 11:33am
The owners of Kosciuszko runner Anethole are savouring the experience of being part of a $1.3 million race on one of the biggest days of the Sydney spring. Read more »
Legend fares well at Everest barrier draw
Sydney
Tuesday 13 October 2020, 9:01pm
Classique Legend remains a solid favourite for the $15 million The Everest after his midfield draw, while Nature Strip has been the market firmer. Read more »
Kosciuszko favourite on song for peak run
Sydney
Tuesday 13 October 2020, 4:12pm
Trainer Brett Cavanough cannot fault the preparations of his two Kosciuszko runners, headed by undefeated mare and race favourite It's Me. Read more »
Cumani sweats on Cup start for San Huberto
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 October 2020, 3:52pm
Matt Cumani's San Huberto is on the cusp of gaining a Caulfield Cup start and the trainer is preparing the imported stayer as if he is running. Read more »
Tragedy for Winx as her first foal dies
Sydney
Tuesday 13 October 2020, 12:55pm
The owners of beloved mare Winx are focusing on the champion's welfare following the death of her much-anticipated first foal. Read more »
Flying Anders ready for race of tactics
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 October 2020, 12:04pm
Although Anders will only take on two other runners in the Blue Sapphire Stakes, his co-trainer David Eustace expects it to be a tactical battle. Read more »
Champion mare Enable retired from racing
Sydney
Tuesday 13 October 2020, 11:31am
Connections have confirmed star galloper Enable has run her last race and will be retired to the broodmare barn. Read more »
Waller happy duo on target for Everest
Sydney
Tuesday 13 October 2020, 11:24am
Stablemates Nature Strip and Haut Brion Her have rounded out their preparations for The Everest with both getting the stamp of approval from their trainer. Read more »
Dollar For Dollar catapulted into Everest
Sydney
Monday 12 October 2020, 7:15pm
Connections of Golden Slipper winner Farnan have decided to bypass a start in The Everest with his spot filled by Gilgai Stakes placegetter Dollar For Dollar. Read more »
Vanna Girl's campaign at the crossroads
Brisbane
Monday 12 October 2020, 2:30pm
The Toby and Trent Edmonds stable will monitor the condition of Vanna Girl before deciding on the mare's remaining spring carnival targets. Read more »
Caulfield Cup now a free hit for Mirage
Melbourne
Monday 12 October 2020, 12:31pm
Mirage Dancer ran third in the 2019 Caulfield Cup and returns for another shot this year in top form after winning the Group One Metropolitan Handicap. Read more »
Haut Brion Her lands last Everest slot
Sydney
Monday 12 October 2020, 12:04pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller will have two runners in The Everest with Haut Brion Her joining stablemate Nature Strip in the field for the $15 million sprint. Read more »
Kah produces peach to win on Mr Quickie
Melbourne
Saturday 10 October 2020, 6:21pm
Mr Quickie took out his second Group One race with his victory in the Toorak Handicap, vindicating the decision to bypass the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
Pike caps red letter day with Guineas win
Melbourne
Saturday 10 October 2020, 6:14pm
Black Caviar's nephew, Ole Kirk, has stamped himself Australia's hottest stallion prospect with his win in the Caulfield Guineas, according to Wayne Hawkes. Read more »
Montefilia earns Spring Champion honours
Sydney
Saturday 10 October 2020, 6:13pm
Jason Collett has celebrated his second Group One win and first in Sydney to take out the Spring Champion Stakes aboard star filly Montefilia. Read more »
Flit could bypass Eagle for interstate G1
Sydney
Saturday 10 October 2020, 5:27pm
The $7.5 million Golden Eagle is just one of the targets being considered for Godolphin mare Flit after her return to the winner's circle at Randwick. Read more »
Walker makes most of Guineas opportunity
Melbourne
Saturday 10 October 2020, 5:17pm
Michael Walker had one ride at Caulfield and made the most of it with a Group One win on Odeum in the Thousand Guineas. Read more »
Peltzer bounces back to earn shot at Bondi
Sydney
Saturday 10 October 2020, 4:39pm
Co-trainer Gerald Ryan will test Peltzer over a mile in the Bondi Stakes after the colt returned to winning form in the Stan Fox Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Perth Queen regains her crown over Camelot
Melbourne
Saturday 10 October 2020, 4:30pm
Former star Perth mare Arcadia Queen won her first race in over a year when she defeated Russian Camelot in the Group One Caulfield Stakes. Read more »
Wild Ruler stakes Everest claims with win
Sydney
Saturday 10 October 2020, 2:48pm
Three-year-old Wild Ruler has done his Everest credentials no harm with a dominant win against his own age in the Roman Consul Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
It's not Fake news that filly has talent
Melbourne
Saturday 10 October 2020, 2:38pm
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has started the season in great style with their two-year-olds, producing another rising star in filly Fake Love. Read more »
Irish spring raiders cleared to compete
Melbourne
Friday 9 October 2020, 9:25pm
Caulfield Cup favourite Anthony Van Dyck is among a group of Aidan and Joseph O'Brien-trained horses cleared to race following out of competition testing. Read more »
Wide draws prompt Widdup to change plans
Sydney
Friday 9 October 2020, 5:17pm
Stablemates Icebath and Akari have been scratched from the Angst Stakes after drawing outside gates and will now contest separate races at Randwick. Read more »
O'Shea pair well credentialled for Angst
Sydney
Friday 9 October 2020, 3:07pm
Talented stablemates All Saints' Eve and Rocha Clock will go head-to-head in the Group Three Angst Stakes at Randwick and both present with undeniable claims. Read more »
King's Legacy ready to reign in Guineas
Sydney
Friday 9 October 2020, 1:41pm
Dual Group One-winning juvenile King's Legacy will have to overcome an outside draw in the Caulfield Guineas to claim his first major as a three-year-old. Read more »
Queensland Cup trip ideal for Sir Barnabus
Brisbane
Friday 9 October 2020, 1:31pm
Sir Barnabus produced an out-of-character performance in the Toowoomba Cup but trainer Jason Edwards is confident he can bounce back in the Queensland Cup. Read more »
Brunton's star gone but not forgotten
Melbourne
Friday 9 October 2020, 12:54pm
Scott Brunton lost his favourite horse last week when Hellova Street died from a colic attack. He has his heir apparent Mandela Effect in the Toorak Handicap. Read more »
Champion goal for Dancer on way to Derby
Sydney
Friday 9 October 2020, 11:29am
Injury prevented Danehill Smile from reaching her full potential and trainer Anthony Cummings hopes her son, Street Dancer, can make up for lost opportunities. Read more »
Cummings' filly ready for Group One sphere
Melbourne
Friday 9 October 2020, 9:52am
James Cummings says Thermosphere has bounced out of her win in the Edward Manifold Stakes and is ready to take on Group One level in the Thousand Guineas. Read more »
O'Brien's spring raiders pass first test
Melbourne
Thursday 8 October 2020, 5:21pm
Six horses from the stable of champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien have blown out the cobwebs with a course proper workout at Werribee. Read more »
Nature Strip gets green light from vets
Sydney
Thursday 8 October 2020, 4:17pm
Multiple Group One winner Nature Strip has passed an endoscopic examination, clearing him to continue his preparation for The Everest. Read more »
Russian Camelot to take on familiar faces
Melbourne
Thursday 8 October 2020, 4:07pm
Danny O'Brien's star Russian Camelot takes on only five rivals in his Cox Plate lead in run in the Caulfield Stakes, including four he beat at his last start. Read more »
Tempo crucial for Red Chase at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 8 October 2020, 3:53pm
Red Chase will be striving to turn the tables on his Weetwood Handicap conqueror Jadentom when they stage a rematch at Doomben. Read more »
Distance right for Flit in Silver Eagle
Sydney
Thursday 8 October 2020, 2:57pm
Group One winner Flit will be Godolphin's only runner in the Silver Eagle and trainer James Cummings expects her to give the race a shake. Read more »
Preusker looks to outfox rivals in Guineas
Melbourne
Thursday 8 October 2020, 2:11pm
Paul Preusker is hoping a last-minute decision to run Lunar Fox in the Caulfield Guineas will pay off as he believes he's fresh enough for the 1600m race. Read more »
Mamaragan confirmed for Guineas start
Sydney
Thursday 8 October 2020, 1:46pm
The Stan Fox Stakes shapes an ideal target for Mamaragan but trainer John Thompson has taken a long-term view in bypassing the race for an interstate target. Read more »
O'Shea pair vying for Champion honours
Sydney
Thursday 8 October 2020, 12:16pm
At the start of the year, John O'Shea mapped a path to the Spring Champion Stakes for Lion's Roar and Socrates and both will line up in the Group One feature. Read more »
Yosemite ready to climb Group One summit
Melbourne
Thursday 8 October 2020, 10:42am
Robbie Griffiths is certain Yosemite's long odds aren't a true representation of her prospects in the Thousand Guineas as he believes she's an each-way chance. Read more »
Ryan outlines carnival plans for Villami
Sydney
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 5:35pm
Three horses likely to feature in stakes races this spring have filled the trifecta in a midweek sprint at Warwick Farm, led home by Listed winner Villami. Read more »
O'Brien raiders on song for spring tilt
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 5:11pm
The quartet of horses Joseph O'Brien has brought to Australia for the spring carnival have all settled in well at Werribee, including Master Of Reality. Read more »
Price looking for another Guineas surprise
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 4:03pm
Three years after he produced Mighty Boss for an upset win in the Caulfield Guineas, Mick Price is hoping one of his three runners can repeat the feat. Read more »
Montefilia hungry for more spring success
Sydney
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 3:06pm
Jason Collett will have his first sit aboard Group One winner Montefilia in a trackwork gallop before he partners her in the Spring Champion Stakes. Read more »
Tagaloa drawn to box seat in the Guineas
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 2:08pm
Trent Busuttin is approaching the Caulfield Guineas with confidence regarding the prospects of Tagaloa, who from barrier three should get the run of the race. Read more »
Farnan out of Roman Consul with foot issue
Sydney
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 12:30pm
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are facing a battle to get Farnan fit for The Everest after the colt was a notable omission from the Roman Consul Stakes. Read more »
Harron wins Everest race for Libertini
Sydney
Wednesday 7 October 2020, 10:19am
Connections of Premiere Stakes winner Libertini have struck a deal with James Harron Bloodstock and the mare will take her place in the $15 The Everest. Read more »
Moody's star Glenfiddich out of Guineas
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 October 2020, 4:24pm
Peter Moody's star colt Glenfiddich has been scratched from the Caulfield Guineas due to a breathing obstruction in his throat and will miss the spring. Read more »
Oliver gives Mo'unga his seal of approval
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 October 2020, 4:19pm
Champion jockey Damien Oliver was impressed with the style of boom colt Mo'unga after testing him for the first time in the lead up to the Caulfield Guineas. Read more »
New jockey for Peltzer in Stan Fox Stakes
Sydney
Tuesday 6 October 2020, 4:03pm
Tim Clark will be the new rider for Peltzer in the Stan Fox Stakes at Randwick where the talented colt will be on trial for a start in the Bondi Stakes. Read more »
Hayes not too cross about tough barriers
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 October 2020, 3:34pm
Lindsay Park had a horror result at the Caulfield Guineas barrier draw with their two runners, Aysar and Crosshaven, drawing the outside barriers of 14 and 15. Read more »
RV awaits test results on O'Brien horses
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 October 2020, 1:11pm
Horses from the international stables of Aidan and Joseph O'Brien have undergone testing at Werribee over concerns they may have ingested contaminated feed. Read more »
Bowman out to make his mark in Melbourne
Sydney
Monday 5 October 2020, 3:00pm
Hugh Bowman is hoping his decision to forgo some plum spring rides in Sydney will pay dividends when he partners King's Legacy in the Caulfield Guineas. Read more »
Cherry Tortoni ready for Guineas clash
Melbourne
Monday 5 October 2020, 2:13pm
Trainer Patrick Payne couldn't be happier with Cherry Tortoni going into the Caulfield Guineas but he rates rival Glenfiddich as the horse to beat. Read more »
Crunch time looms for Alligator Blood
Brisbane
Monday 5 October 2020, 1:45pm
Trainer David Vandyke will have a clearer picture of how well Alligator Blood's spring campaign is tracking when he tackles the Silver Eagle at Randwick. Read more »
Mirage Dancer upstages Sydney stayers
Sydney
Saturday 3 October 2020, 6:14pm
Jockey Nash Rawiller has labelled Mirage Dancer as a genuine chance in the Melbourne Cup after his victory in the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick. Read more »
Waller wins his fifth G1 Turnbull Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 3 October 2020, 6:02pm
In what Mark Zahra described as a ding dong finish, his mount Verry Elleegant took out the Turnbull Stakes, a race in which Chris Waller trained the trifecta. Read more »
McEvoy, Richards enjoy a day to remember
Sydney
Saturday 3 October 2020, 5:52pm
Jamie Richards has celebrated one of his best days as a trainer winning Group One races in Australia and New Zealand with star mares Probabeel and Melody Belle. Read more »
Persan grabs Melbourne Cup berth with win
Melbourne
Saturday 3 October 2020, 4:41pm
Persan's campaign started in March and he underlined his toughness and class with a win in The Bart Cummings, securing a golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Libertini stakes claims for Everest slot
Sydney
Saturday 3 October 2020, 4:34pm
The Anthony Cummings-trained Libertini has claimed the scalps of Classique Legend and Nature Strip to win the Premiere Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Montefilia upstages favourites in Flight
Sydney
Saturday 3 October 2020, 4:00pm
Trainer David Payne will look to back up Montefilia in the Spring Champion Stakes after her thrilling win in the final leg of the Princess Series. Read more »
Zoutori lowers colours of star sprinters
Melbourne
Saturday 3 October 2020, 3:21pm
Straight track specialist Zoutori lowered the colours of Everest contenders Tofane and Santa Ana Lane when he won the Gilgai Stakes narrowly for Jamie Kah. Read more »
Kolding climbs Hill to earn Cox Plate tilt
Sydney
Saturday 3 October 2020, 3:05pm
Trainer Chris Waller has declared the Cox Plate as the target for rejuvenated galloper Kolding after he passed a distance test in the Hill Stakes. Read more »
McDonald lands juvenile double at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 3 October 2020, 2:22pm
Jockey James McDonald has cleaned up in the opening two-year-old races of the Sydney season, highlighted by his Gimcrack Stakes romp aboard Enthaar. Read more »
Ingratiating gives Frosted a great start
Melbourne
Saturday 3 October 2020, 1:57pm
James Cummings trained two-year-old Ingratiating showed he had a big future with his debut victory at Flemington, defeating favourite General Beau. Read more »
Munce interviewed after runner scratched
Brisbane
Saturday 3 October 2020, 12:19pm
Top jockey-turned-trainer Chris Munce is at the centre of a Queensland stewards' inquiry after an inspection of his stables found an alleged rule breach. Read more »
Raiders arrive and Kah picks up key ride
Melbourne
Saturday 3 October 2020, 11:46am
A contingent of 29 northern hemisphere raiders have arrived safely in Melbourne overnight as a key Cups ride was announced. Read more »
Imports on notice to produce at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 2 October 2020, 3:36pm
The only jockey to have won on Mustajeer in Australia, Hugh Bowman will reunite with the Australian Bloodstock stayer in the Metropolitan Handicap. Read more »
Farm venue perfect for Seeingisbelieving
Brisbane
Friday 2 October 2020, 3:15pm
Seeingisbelieving is poised to add another Eagle Farm victory to his tally since joining the Tony Gollan stable from New South Wales. Read more »
Joviality shaping to be Martin's next Star
Sydney
Friday 2 October 2020, 2:23pm
Joviality will be the new kid on the block in the Group One Flight Stakes at Randwick where she will clash with proven fillies Dame Giselle and Hungry Heart. Read more »
Harlem is ready to shuffle in Turnbull
Melbourne
Friday 2 October 2020, 1:10pm
Tom Dabernig believes stable veteran Harlem has a lot in his favour in the Turnbull Stakes, which is run at a track and distance he loves. Read more »
Niccanova back on track for Epsom tilt
Brisbane
Friday 2 October 2020, 10:33am
Niccanova is one of the roughies in the Epsom Handicap but he showed enough in the Shannon Stakes to convince owner Steve Tregea he is a genuine contender. Read more »
Cumani's Creedence on song for Cup test
Melbourne
Friday 2 October 2020, 9:14am
Matt Cumani believes The Bart Cummings is the right race for Creedence and would love to see him win to gain an automatic start in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Good gate key factor for Mugatoo in Metrop
Sydney
Thursday 1 October 2020, 4:42pm
Kris Lees is placing more significance on Mugatoo's good barrier than his big weight as the exciting stayer prepares for a race that will define his spring. Read more »
Firm deck a concern for Alexander's stayer
Melbourne
Thursday 1 October 2020, 4:35pm
Archie Alexander believes former English stayer Young Rascal is ready to improve in The Bart Cummings but says he needs a forgiving track to produce his best. Read more »
Libertini puts Everest cards on the table
Sydney
Thursday 1 October 2020, 3:24pm
Trainer Anthony Cummings has put all his eggs in one basket as he prepares Libertini for a last-ditch bid to secure one of two remaining slots in The Everest. Read more »
Rivals out to break Epsom hoodoo for mares
Sydney
Thursday 1 October 2020, 2:35pm
Arch rivals Funstar and Probabeel will be looking to improve on the surprisingly poor strike rate of mares in the Group One Epsom Handicap at Randwick. Read more »
Overseas Cup raiders on way to Melbourne
Melbourne
Thursday 1 October 2020, 2:23pm
A valuable planeload of northern hemisphere raiders, headed by Aidan O'Brien's stars, is expected to arrive late this week for the spring carnival. Read more »
Vandyke recruit set to Lord it over rivals
Brisbane
Thursday 1 October 2020, 2:11pm
Trainer David Vandyke is confident his recent acquisition Desert Lord can cope with a class rise in the Lexus Spring Cup at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Vow And Declare ready for Turnbull Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 1 October 2020, 1:11pm
Danny O'Brien believes both last year's Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare and King Of Leogrance are on track to produce big efforts in the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
Newnham follows proven path with Miravalle
Sydney
Thursday 1 October 2020, 12:10pm
The Flight Stakes is traditionally a race where the staying fillies can show their hand and trainer Mark Newnham expects Miravalle to rise to the occasion. Read more »
Stakes targets for two Kensington winners
Sydney
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 6:01pm
Stallion Pierro has produced two promising winners at the Kensington meeting and both are poised to step up to stakes grade this spring. Read more »
Redwood Shadow emerges as a Derby chance
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 4:38pm
There were several impressive winners at Ballarat who could make an impact during the spring, headed by possible Victoria Derby aspirant Redwood Shadow. Read more »
Mare with champagne tastes ready for Epsom
Sydney
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 4:27pm
Wendy Roche has promised to produce a bottle of champagne if Nettoyer wins the Epsom Handicap but the trainer won't be the one drinking it. Read more »
Prince steeled for a scrap at Flemington
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 4:25pm
For the second year in a row, tough stayer Steel Prince will try to secure a Melbourne Cup start by winning a race that earns him automatic entry. Read more »
Verry Elleegant confirmed for Melbourne
Sydney
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 3:42pm
Premier trainer Chris Waller has made some key decisions about which races his star runners will contest at Randwick and Flemington. Read more »
Dry track the key to Hush Writer in Metrop
Sydney
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 1:22pm
Tulloch Lodge trainer Adrian Bott believes Hush Writer can reverse the Newcastle Cup result and upset Metropolitan Handicap fancy Mugatoo at Randwick. Read more »
Surprise Baby ready for Flemington fight
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 12:55pm
Paul Preusker will decide after Surprise Baby runs in the Turnbull Stakes whether he will contest the Cox Plate or head straight to the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Godolphin to have two Everest runners
Sydney
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 12:09pm
Two more horses have been confirmed as starters in the $15 million The Everest with Santa Ana Lane and Trekking snapped up for slots in the past 24 hours. Read more »
Highest Cup first acceptances in a decade
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 September 2020, 4:04pm
Although international numbers are down, racing officials are thrilled that there is the highest number of first acceptances for a Melbourne Cup in ten years. Read more »
Aktau back on track for Turnbull Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 September 2020, 3:53pm
Aktau's most recent run was the first time he had been unplaced in Australia but trainer Mike Moroney said he was ready to bounce back in the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
Barrier seven for Mugatoo in Metropolitan
Sydney
Tuesday 29 September 2020, 1:19pm
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy believes Mugatoo is the right horse to deliver him an elusive victory in the Group One Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick. Read more »
Wide draw no barrier for Funstar in Epsom
Sydney
Tuesday 29 September 2020, 12:36pm
Shooting for back-to-back wins in the Group One Epsom Handicap, Glen Boss is bullish about getting the job done on Funstar despite her outside draw. Read more »
Dolan gets stamp of approval from Edmonds
Brisbane
Monday 28 September 2020, 3:00pm
Robbie Dolan's aggressive riding style has earned him the ride on classy Queensland mare Vanna Girl in the Group One Epsom Handicap. Read more »
Godolphin confirm Bivouac for Everest slot
Sydney
Monday 28 September 2020, 2:32pm
Big race jockey Glen Boss will ride Bivouac in The Everest after Godolphin confirmed the four-year-old would represent its slot in the Randwick showpiece. Read more »
All clear for Nature Strip in trial hitout
Sydney
Monday 28 September 2020, 2:25pm
Nature Strip has passed an important barrier trial test at Rosehill and is clear to continue his Everest build up in the Group Two Premiere Stakes. Read more »
Defining day for Hickmott's German stayers
Melbourne
Monday 28 September 2020, 2:00pm
Robert Hickmott's stayers Schabau and Django Freeman need to win their respective feature races at Flemington if they are to progress to their spring goals. Read more »
