News

Godolphin in no hurry to appoint trainer

Saturday 6 May 2017, 12:12pm

Godolphin will not rush the appointment of a new head trainer in Australia to replace John O'Shea.  Read more »

Racing.com to cover Brisbane Group Ones

Saturday 6 May 2017, 11:40am

The five Brisbane Race Club Group One days will be covered by Racing.com for the first time this year.  Read more »

Abel Tasman wins Kentucky Oaks

Saturday 6 May 2017, 9:24am

The China Horse Club has celebrated victory in the Kentucky Oaks with the Bob Baffert-trained Abel Tasman.  Read more »

Farming out Astronomos pays dividends

Friday 5 May 2017, 6:19pm

A relaxing break between races should have Astronomos in range of the stars in the Listed Lord Mayor's Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Beadman licensed to train for Godolphin

Friday 5 May 2017, 6:04pm

Darren Beadman has been granted a licence to train for Godolphin with the organisation confirming John O'Shea's departure.  Read more »

Sadler to get spring guide on Freeze Over

Friday 5 May 2017, 5:37pm

Trainer John Sadler believes racegoers will see a pretty smart filly if two-year-old Freeze Over produces her best in her third start at Flemington.  Read more »

Nardoo's comeback no mean feat

Friday 5 May 2017, 5:32pm

Talented mare Nardoo has recovered from foot issues to race for the first time since late 2015 at Rosehill.  Read more »

Stampede wins the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup

Friday 5 May 2017, 5:09pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Stampede has led all the way for apprentice Rachel King to win the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup.  Read more »

Preferment seeks return to form

Friday 5 May 2017, 4:01pm

Four-time Group One winner Preferment will try to get back on track at the Gold Coast in the Hollindale Stakes.  Read more »

Another milestone not far off for Weir

Friday 5 May 2017, 3:08pm

Darren Weir has already set a record for winners Australia-wide this season and is closing in on a new mark for Melbourne metropolitan winners.  Read more »

Wilkes-trained McCraken in Kentucky Derby

Friday 5 May 2017, 2:54pm

Australian expat trainer Ian Wilkes is pinning his upcoming Kentucky Derby hopes on three-year-old colt McCraken.  Read more »

Ian Wilkes with chance in Kentucky Derby

Friday 5 May 2017, 2:52pm

Expat Australian trainer Ian Wilkes will saddle up McCraken, one of the leading chances in the Kentucky Derby.  Read more »

Benfica Princess to step up for Doughty

Friday 5 May 2017, 1:56pm

Trainer Kelly Doughty is hoping Benfica Princess can step up as the stable star in the Gold Coast Bracelet after Arki was injured.  Read more »

Beau Mertens could close gap in title race

Friday 5 May 2017, 1:42pm

With Melbourne premiership leader Craig Williams riding interstate, apprentice Beau Mertens is looking to close the gap with a good book of Flemington rides.  Read more »

Kevin Kemp sold on good barrier idea

Friday 5 May 2017, 1:33pm

Trainer Kevin Kemp is resigned to waiting for another day to try to have Sold For Song ridden closer to the pace with the mare drawing wide at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Adelaide on the menu for Waller

Friday 5 May 2017, 1:15pm

Chris Waller has a rare runner in South Australia as Egg Tart aims to extend her winning streak in the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville on Saturday.  Read more »

Sahara Eagle on trial for Qld Derby

Friday 5 May 2017, 12:46pm

Trainer John Sargent will use Rosehill as a testing ground for Sahara Eagle's Queensland Derby credentials.  Read more »

Pure Pride after Flemington breakthrough

Friday 5 May 2017, 12:11pm

On the same weekend the Kentucky Derby is run, a trainer who has had a placegetter in the famous American race will be out to saddle up a Flemington winner.  Read more »

Cylinder Beach to break Hollindale hoodoo

Friday 5 May 2017, 11:51am

Desleigh Forster is looking to become only the second Queensland trainer to win the Group Two Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast with Cylinder Beach.  Read more »

Rain for start of Kentucky Derby weekend

Friday 5 May 2017, 7:54am

Wet weather is predicted in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby meeting at Churchill Downs  Read more »