News

Judge Lewis to chair new disputes tribunal

Friday 28 July 2017, 4:20pm

Former Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board chairman, Judge Russell Lewis, has been appointed chairman of a new Victorian tribunal for training fees disputes.  Read more »

Broodmare barn may wait for Slightly Sweet

Friday 28 July 2017, 4:16pm

Racing still holds allure for connections of Slightly Sweet who will try to add the Winter Challenge to her Winter Stakes win at Rosehill.  Read more »

An updated summary of Snitzel’s 2016/17 season and his career

Friday 28 July 2017, 3:35pm

An updated summary of Snitzel’s 2016/17 season and his career is here: http://www.arrowfield.com.au/horses/snitzel.html - it will be updated again after racing on 31 July.   Read more »

Pat Duff lowers sights with Steel Zip

Friday 28 July 2017, 2:52pm

Trainer Pat Duff has decided to set Steel Zip for some easier races as the rising 10-year-old's career draws to a close.  Read more »

$500,000 finals for country/prov c'ships

Friday 28 July 2017, 2:47pm

Prize money for both the Country and Provincial Championship finals has been lifted to $500,000.  Read more »

Classic Uniform set for Winter Challenge

Friday 28 July 2017, 2:42pm

A better behaved Classic Uniform looks the part for the Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill after finally drawing a favourable barrier.  Read more »

Test of Ability in Bletchingly

Friday 28 July 2017, 2:28pm

In-form sprinter Ability will chase his fourth-straight win this campaign when he faces his biggest test in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Smart Missile takes aim at the new season

Friday 28 July 2017, 1:58pm

A stream of late-season results highlights the firepower Smart Missile has assembled to continue his excellent progress into 2017/18.   Read more »

Harness man in court on fixing charge

Friday 28 July 2017, 1:40pm

A third man has appeared in court facing allegations involving match fixing in Queensland harness racing.  Read more »

Jack Martin appeals careless riding ban

Friday 28 July 2017, 1:19pm

Apprentice Jack Martin has lodged an appeal against the severity of an eight-meeting careless riding ban.  Read more »

Mertens faces uphill premiership battle

Friday 28 July 2017, 1:04pm

With the Melbourne jockeys' premiership entering the final meeting, apprentice Beau Mertens faces an uphill battle to catch Craig Williams.  Read more »

Eagle Farm report to be implemented soon

Friday 28 July 2017, 12:59pm

A report into the closure of Eagle Farm racetrack has gone to the Racing Minister and it is hoped work will start on recommendations from next week.  Read more »

Apprenticeship draws to close for Bayliss

Friday 28 July 2017, 12:38pm

Jake Bayliss will compete as an apprentice for the final time at Caulfield and is hoping he can mark the occasion with a winner.  Read more »

Extra distance to help Mr Epic at Doomben

Friday 28 July 2017, 12:14pm

Talented Mr Epic will step up to 2000 metres for the first time at Doomben with trainer Toby Edmonds hoping it helps get him back on the winner's list.  Read more »

Divine Ten ready for Bletchingly assault

Friday 28 July 2017, 11:39am

Former Hong Kong sprinter Divine Ten is in a good frame of mind ahead of the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Heart Skipt A Beat chases final bonus

Friday 28 July 2017, 11:20am

Group One-placed filly Heart Skipt A Beat will chase the final QTIS bonus money of the season at Doomben rather than contest a Class Three Plate.  Read more »

"Wrong" horse wins English race

Friday 28 July 2017, 8:04am

Bookmakers and punters have been left reeling after the winner of a juvenile race at Yarmouth was found to be an older stablemate.  Read more »

Winx, Jameka in hunt for NSW owner awards

Friday 28 July 2017, 7:08am

Reigning champion Winx and Caufield Cup winner Jameka are among those nominated for the NSW Racehorse Owners Association's annual awards.  Read more »

Strangles comfirmed in clerk's horse

Thursday 27 July 2017, 6:46pm

A Melbourne clerk of the course's horse has been found to have Strangles just days after working at a Flemington meeting.  Read more »

Fry taken to Echuca hospital after fall

Thursday 27 July 2017, 5:54pm

Jockey Jarrod Fry has a suspected broken wrist and has been taken to hospital following a race fall at Echuca.  Read more »