News

Record numbers in quarantine for spring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »