News
Record numbers in quarantine for spring
Melbourne
Friday 14 September 2018, 10:15am
A total of 27 international gallopers have entered quarantine ahead of a possible trip to Australia for the Melbourne spring carnival. Read more »
Qld government tight-lipped on POC
Brisbane
Friday 14 September 2018, 10:11am
The Queensland government is remaining tight-lipped about how it intends to distribute money raised from the new gambling Point of Consumption tax. Read more »
Owner outed over offensive racehorse name
Sydney
Friday 14 September 2018, 7:07am
A racehorse owner has been outed for for 18 months after an inquiry into a crude name given to a filly and his false evidence to stewards. Read more »
Nash Rawiller reportedly back home
Sydney
Thursday 13 September 2018, 6:39pm
Jockey Nash Rawiller has reportedly left Hong Kong after a lengthy ICAC investigation related to his disqualification by Jockey Club stewards. Read more »
Makybe Diva Stakes key points and history
Melbourne
Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:29pm
A look at the history and relevant points behind the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Sunlight in light work after Sydney hiccup
Melbourne
Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:29pm
After being forced out of the Run To The Rose with an elevated temperature, Sunlight has been given the all-clear to resume light training. Read more »
Written By pleases in Mornington gallop
Melbourne
Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:17pm
Star colt Written By has pleased his trainer and jockey in a race day gallop at Mornington as the sprinter continues building towards his spring return. Read more »
Winx picture perfect for Main: Waller
Sydney
Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:05pm
Chris Waller and Hugh Bowman have no reason to doubt champion Winx will win her third-straight Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Declarationofheart to press Guineas claims
Melbourne
Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:54pm
Promising colt Declarationofheart faces his biggest test to date in a Listed race at Flemington as he strives to make it three wins from as many starts. Read more »
Alexander to gallop horses at Burrumbeet
Melbourne
Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:51pm
Trainer Archie Alexander can transport horses from Ballarat to Burrumbeet for gallops while awaiting final clearance after a strangles outbreak. Read more »
Lees has Prized chance in local feature
Newcastle
Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:47pm
Added fitness and an inside barrier draw have Prized Icon poised to deliver leading local trainer Kris Lees another Cameron Handicap success. Read more »
Ocean Knight on target for Danehill Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:35pm
Co-trainer David Hayes believes Ocean Knight can confirm Caulfield Guineas intentions with a strong showing in the Group Two Danehill Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Pride hoping to flex Muscle in Shorts
Sydney
Thursday 13 September 2018, 3:34pm
Trainer Joe Pride will be hoping for a case of fourth time lucky when Ball Of Muscle lines up in the Shorts at Randwick. Read more »
Prioritise ready to run at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 13 September 2018, 3:04pm
Trainer Steve Tregea has asked that Prioritise be loaded last at Doomben after being withdrawn at the gates on his last visit. Read more »
Matt Dunn ready to thunder at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 13 September 2018, 1:32pm
Trainer Matt Dunn is building up his team for The Kosciuszko but first wants to win a race at Doomben with Thunderous Strike. Read more »
Flemington to bring out the best in Grunt
Melbourne
Thursday 13 September 2018, 1:26pm
The roomier Flemington track is expected to allow Grunt to run an improved race when he lines up in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes. Read more »
Schweida has some worries with Strutter
Brisbane
Thursday 13 September 2018, 11:19am
Trainer Kelly Schweida has some concerns as speedy mare Darktown Strutter has her first start at 1200-metres at Doomben. Read more »
Qld harness trainer has cobalt ban reduced
Brisbane
Thursday 13 September 2018, 9:52am
Queensland harness trainer Rachel Scott has had a 15-month disqualification on a cobalt charge reduced to a three-month suspension. Read more »
Winx ready for Group One No.20
Sydney
Thursday 13 September 2018, 6:34am
Chris Waller has described Winx as picture perfect heading to the George Main Stakes in her bid for a 20th Group One win. Read more »
Lah Ti Dar confirmed St Leger runner
London
Thursday 13 September 2018, 6:13am
Lah Ti Dar has been confirmed as an intended runner in the St Leger at Doncaster which features Melbourne Cup hope Kew Gardens.. Read more »
Wagner composes right note for Godolphin
Sydney
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 6:12pm
Godolphin colt Wagner has made it back-to-back wins to push his claims for a step into stakes racing after scoring at Canterbury. Read more »
Order of entries for spring Cups released
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 5:54pm
Some horses high up in Melbourne Cup markets still sit well outside the top 24 in the ballot after the release of the first order of entry. Read more »
Bowman granted one-day Singapore licence
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:50pm
Leading Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has been granted a visiting jockeys' licence to ride at a Group One meeting in Singapore. Read more »
Blinkers for Encryption in Danehill Stakes
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:46pm
Encryption will wear blinkers in a race for the first time when he contests the Group Two Danehill Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Unforgotten to take on Winx in George Main
Sydney
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:07pm
Winx could start her shortest price yet in the George Main Stakes with punters ignoring her rivals in the Group One race at Randwick. Read more »
Gilded Lion helps to ease trainer's pain
Caloundra
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:00pm
The upset win of Gilded Lion at the Sunshine Coast has given trainer Diane Murphy some consolation for missing a $150,000 bonus. Read more »
Harada hoping for better luck in Adelaide
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 3:48pm
After two luckless Sandown outings, Caulfield Guineas hope Fighting Harada will chase a change of fortune at Morphettville instead of Flemington. Read more »
Dylan Dunn returning to the jockey ranks
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 3:27pm
Former champion Melbourne apprentice Dylan Dunn is making a comeback to riding and says he's more motivated than ever. Read more »
Snowden bullish about Everest favourite
Sydney
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 3:08pm
Co-trainer Paul Snowden believes Redzel is going better than when he won the inaugural running of The Everest. Read more »
Pierata out to get campaign back on track
Sydney
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 2:48pm
A minor setback has forced the reshuffling of Pierata's program but Greg Hickman has no doubt the horse can still feature prominently this spring. Read more »
Knee injury sidelines filly Pure Elation
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 2:35pm
Promising three-year-old filly Pure Elation has sustained a knee injury and will not race again in the spring. Read more »
Webster wary of Happy Clapper's wide draw
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 12:53pm
Pat Webster is excited by the way Happy Clapper is going leading into the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes but is disappointed with the gelding's wide barrier draw. Read more »
Bjorn Baker chases more Doomben success
Brisbane
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 12:48pm
Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will be hoping his good fortune at the Doomben racetrack can continue with Show A Star. Read more »
Unbeaten Brutal in Flemington Listed test
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 12:38pm
Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes will learn more about the unbeaten galloper Brutal when he steps out over 1400m in the Antler Luggage Plate at Flemington. Read more »
Push to reinstate Brisbane 2YO trial day
Brisbane
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 11:08am
Racing Queensland and trainers will discuss the reintroduction of a special barrier trial day for two-year-olds. Read more »
Inside draw for Humidor in G1 Makybe Diva
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 10:54am
A field of 12 has been declared for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington with last year's winner Humidor drawing barrier one. Read more »
Qld apprentice beats hefty ban on appeal
Brisbane
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 10:43am
Toowoomba apprentice Rebecca Goldsbury has had a two month-suspension quashed on appeal and a not guilty verdict substituted. Read more »
Seven rivals for Winx in George Main
Sydney
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 10:23am
Winx will have seven opponents in her bid for a third George Main Stakes win at Randwick which would take her record to 20 Group One victories. Read more »
Ben Smith-trained G1 winners go to Lees
Sydney
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 9:37am
Group One winners In Her Time and El Dorado Dreaming have been transferred to trainer Kris Lees with fellow Newcastle trainer Ben Smith suspended. Read more »
Godolphin trio settle in well at Werribee
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 9:10am
Blair House, Folkswood and Jungle Cat, the first international raiders to arrive for the Melbourne spring carnival, have settled in well. Read more »
Order Of St George retired to stud
London
Wednesday 12 September 2018, 7:10am
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at stud. Read more »
Matthew McGrath new ATC chairman
Sydney
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 6:29pm
Matthew McGrath has been elected chairman of the Australian Turf Club after a special meeting caused by the retirement of Laurie Macri from the position. Read more »
Numbers halved to tackle Winx in Cox Plate
Melbourne
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:58pm
Potential Cox Plate runners have been whittled down to 63 following first declarations for the $5 million race at Moonee Valley. Read more »
James McDonald back on Le Romain
Sydney
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:13pm
James McDonald will ride triple Group One winner Le Romain when he lines up in the George Main Stakes against Winx at Randwick. Read more »
Perth galloper set for Flemington debut
Melbourne
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:10pm
Perth stayer Pounamu is set to make his first appearance in Melbourne when he runs in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Blinkers for Prince Of Caviar at Bendigo
Melbourne
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:13pm
Prince Of Caviar will attempt to break his maiden status at Bendigo when he steps out wearing blinkers for the first time. Read more »
Jim Byrne to be reunited with Barbie
Brisbane
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:02pm
Leading Brisbane rider Jim Byrne will be reunited with the Tony Gollan-trained Outback Barbie in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Newcastle trainer Ben Smith suspended
Sydney
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 3:42pm
Emerging Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has been suspended for refusing to give evidence and subsequently giving false evidence to Racing NSW stewards. Read more »
Nature Strip secures ATC Everest slot
Sydney
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 2:18pm
Explosive sprinter Nature Strip will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million Everest. Read more »
Humidor tops the weights for Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 11 September 2018, 11:27am
Caulfield and Melbourne Cup weights have been released with the Darren Weir-trained three-time Group One winner Humidor heading the the lists for both races. Read more »
Happy Clapper 59.5kg topweight for Epsom
Sydney
Monday 10 September 2018, 6:23pm
Reigning Epsom Handicap titleholder Happy Clapper has been given top weight of 59.5kg in this year's race at Randwick. Read more »
Cap D'Antibes likely for Smart Melody
Melbourne
Monday 10 September 2018, 6:07pm
Trainer Kris Lees says he is leaning to the Cap D'Antibes Stakes over the Danehill Stakes for unbeaten filly Smart Melody at Flemington. Read more »
Hayes rules Boom Time out of spring
Melbourne
Monday 10 September 2018, 6:01pm
David Hayes is hoping Boom Time can return to racing in the autumn after the trainer ruled the horse out of the spring because of a tendon problem. Read more »
Ace High could take on Winx in George Main
Sydney
Monday 10 September 2018, 5:58pm
Melbourne Cup contender Ace High could run against Winx in the George Main Stakes with his other option the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Humidor chasing another G1 Makybe Diva win
Melbourne
Monday 10 September 2018, 4:42pm
Defending titleholder, multiple Group One winner Humidor, is among a quality list of 17 nominations for the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Zousain in Golden Rose scare
Sydney
Monday 10 September 2018, 4:16pm
Zousain has had a setback ahead of the Golden Rose with the Chris Waller-trained colt being treated for an elevated temperature. Read more »
Makybe Diva Stakes attracts 17 nominations
Melbourne
Monday 10 September 2018, 2:03pm
The Group One weight-for-age Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington has attracted a star-studded list of 17 nominations. Read more »
Home Of The Brave could be an Everest hope
Melbourne
Monday 10 September 2018, 2:01pm
After beating one of the leading Everest contenders, Trapeze Artist, in the Theo Marks Stakes, Home Of The Brave has emerged as a possible Everest candidate. Read more »
Twenty two entries for George Main Stakes
Sydney
Monday 10 September 2018, 11:42am
Winx's trainer Chris Waller has 15 of the 22 George Main Stakes entries headed by the mare who is aiming for her third straight win in the G1 race at Randwick. Read more »
Enable primed for Arc defence
London
Monday 10 September 2018, 9:18am
Enable has come through her first race for the season in good order and is primed to defend the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Read more »
ATC to confirm Nature Strip for Everest
Sydney
Monday 10 September 2018, 9:11am
The Australian Turf Club is expected to confirm Nature Strip for the club's slot in the $13 million Everest. Read more »
Altrenogest a problem for all trainers
Sydney
Sunday 9 September 2018, 6:42pm
Chris Waller says the debate surrounding the use of altrenogest in fillies and mares should not centre on Winx as it affects most racing mares. Read more »
Queensland cabinet set to discuss POC
Brisbane
Sunday 9 September 2018, 5:56pm
Queensland cabinet is close to making a decision on how to distribute the Point of Consumption tax which is to be introduced soon. Read more »
Winx taking aim at Group One win No.20
Sydney
Sunday 9 September 2018, 5:55pm
Everything has gone to plan with champion Winx ahead of her bid for a third win in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Makybe Diva Stakes next for Kementari
Melbourne
Sunday 9 September 2018, 4:34pm
Randwick Guineas winner Kementari will step up to 1600m for the first time this preparation in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Winter Bride to miss rescheduled trials
Brisbane
Sunday 9 September 2018, 4:09pm
In-form mare Winter Bride will miss the rescheduled trials at the Gold Coast and head straight to Melbourne. Read more »
Vega Magic to go to The Everest via Albury
Melbourne
Sunday 9 September 2018, 2:47pm
Lindsay Park has been able to organise a jump-out at Albury to advance Vega Magic's preparation towards The Everest. Read more »
Outback Barbie for Tea Rose Stakes
Brisbane
Sunday 9 September 2018, 1:53pm
Outback Barbie will be tested at a longer distance in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick while stablemate Ef Troop is expected to head to Melbourne. Read more »
Singapore interest in Coast Breeze-Up sale
Brisbane
Sunday 9 September 2018, 11:22am
There is expected to be added interest form Singapore in the Gold Coast Ready To Run two-year-old sale. Read more »
Tin Man wins Haydock Sprint at 3rd attempt
Liverpool
Sunday 9 September 2018, 10:06am
The Tin Man has claimed the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock at his third attempt. Read more »
Enable back in business at Kempton
City Of London
Sunday 9 September 2018, 6:38am
Superstar Enable has made a winning return, leading all the way to win the Group Three September Stakes at Kempton. Read more »
Magic Consol in upset WFA Valley victory
Melbourne
Saturday 8 September 2018, 5:47pm
Magic Consol has upset his younger and flashier rivals in taking out the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Land Of Plenty wins Listed race at Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 8 September 2018, 5:27pm
Land Of Plenty and Peaceful State are on track for a Group One assignment next start after finishing first and second in a Listed race at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Waller-trained mares in Sheraco quinella
Sydney
Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:57pm
Chris Waller-trained mares Invincibella and Noire have run one-two in the Group Two Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Lean Mean Machine firms for Golden Rose
Sydney
Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:29pm
Lean Mean Machine has been elevated in Golden Rose markets with his win in the lead-up, the Group Two Run To The Rose at Rosehill. Read more »
Thrillster turns around Corstens' fortunes
Melbourne
Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:25pm
Leon and Troy Corstens have endured a tough run after a virus swept through their stable but they might have turned the corner with the win of Thrillster. Read more »
Nature Strip posts track record in McEwen
Melbourne
Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:08pm
Nature Strip has held off Houtzen and broken the track record in the Group Two McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Stud rethink on cards for Doomben winner
Brisbane
Saturday 8 September 2018, 4:01pm
Zumbelina's Doomben win could encourage trainer Chris Waller to defer her impending stud career. Read more »
Home Of The Brave wins Theo Marks Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 8 September 2018, 3:51pm
Home Of The Brave has handled the heavy Rosehill track with ease to win the Group Two Theo Marks Stakes at his second Australian start. Read more »
Trap For Fools up for bigger race options
Melbourne
Saturday 8 September 2018, 3:26pm
Former West Australian galloper Trap For Fools showed he could be a bigger player deep into spring with an all-the-way win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Tarka takes another Spring Champion step
Sydney
Saturday 8 September 2018, 3:15pm
David Payne's Victoria Derby aspirations for Tarka are on track with the colt finishing strongly to win the Group Two Stan Fox Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Tavirun presses claims for Guineas, Derby
Melbourne
Saturday 8 September 2018, 2:54pm
The Caulfield Guineas and Victoria Derby are races on the radar for Tavirun after a front-running win over 1500m at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Magic Millions Guineas for Invigorating
Brisbane
Saturday 8 September 2018, 2:04pm
Invigorating looks set to chase glory in the Magic Millions after a storming win at Doomben. Read more »
Canberra-trained horse wins Highway Hcp
Sydney
Saturday 8 September 2018, 1:35pm
Handle The Truth has become the first Canberra-trained horse to win a Highway Handicap since the region was reinstated to the series. Read more »
Michael McNab shows true form at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 8 September 2018, 1:25pm
Group One-winning jockey Michael McNab has shown his ability with a rails-hugging ride to win on My Giuliano at Doomben. Read more »
Seductive Miss justifies stable confidence
Melbourne
Saturday 8 September 2018, 1:21pm
Seductive Miss has landed a double-figure odds betting move in a return to winning form at Moonee Valley. Read more »
It's better late than never for Beau Arrow
Brisbane
Saturday 8 September 2018, 12:42pm
The Beaudesert-trained Beau Arrow has kept an unbeaten record intact at Doomben. Read more »
Godolphin horses arrive in Melbourne
Sydney
Saturday 8 September 2018, 9:43am
Three Godolphin horses from Charlie Appleby's stable have arrived in Melbourne ahead of early spring carnival assignments. Read more »
Legend Of Condor in Run To The Rose
Sydney
Friday 7 September 2018, 5:59pm
Legend Of Condor will be one of a good book of Rosehill rides for Brett Prebble at his first meeting since returning to Australia from many years in Hong Kong. Read more »
Kennewell, Bowditch on the board in Vic
Melbourne
Friday 7 September 2018, 5:42pm
A Geelong maiden win by Arriba has given trainer Lloyd Kennewell and jockey Joe Bowditch their first win since opening a new stable at Caulfield. Read more »
Spanish Whisper to make Aust debut
Melbourne
Friday 7 September 2018, 4:48pm
Lightly raced New Zealand filly Spanish Whisper lines up for Lindsay Park for the first time in the Atlantic Jewel Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Talented sprinter faces tough Valley test
Melbourne
Friday 7 September 2018, 4:02pm
The in-form Sunday Escape returns to his favourite track at Moonee Valley but meets a hot field of sprinters in the McEwen Stakes. Read more »
Jim Byrne booking a boost for Stella Ombra
Brisbane
Friday 7 September 2018, 3:19pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida is hoping Jim Byrne's record on Stella Ombra will spark a return to winning form for the gelding at Doomben. Read more »
Trapeze Artist primed for return
Sydney
Friday 7 September 2018, 3:11pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed Trapeze Artist will make his return at Rosehill after one of his owners suffered serious injuries in a car accident. Read more »
Lindsay Park pair on track for Golden Rose
Melbourne
Friday 7 September 2018, 2:31pm
Stablemates Long Leaf and Smart Elissim will put their Golden Rose credentials on the line in the lead-up race, the Run To The Rose, at Rosehill. Read more »
Bowie ready for distance rise at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 7 September 2018, 2:21pm
Well-bred galloper Bowie has been working strongly as he steps up to 2000m at Doomben. Read more »
Hartnell still impressing Kate Grimwade
Melbourne
Friday 7 September 2018, 11:29am
Godolphin's new Melbourne-based assistant trainer Kate Grimwade says Hartnell has barely changed in the four years since she first worked with him in England. Read more »
Hi Fiver to continue Wakefield's hot run
Brisbane
Friday 7 September 2018, 10:54am
Trainer Brian Wakefield has a chance to maintain his outstanding new-season strike-rate with Hi Fiver at Doomben. Read more »
Enable to take on Crystal Ocean at Kempton
London
Friday 7 September 2018, 10:03am
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Enable will take on King George runner-up Crystal Ocean when she makes her long-awaited return at Kempton. Read more »
David Hayes eyeing expanded Sydney stable
Melbourne
Thursday 6 September 2018, 5:49pm
David Hayes wants to increase the size of Lindsay Park's Sydney stable to take advantage of bigger prize money levels on offer. Read more »