News

RV head vet thought cobalt testing was OK

Wednesday 7 September 2016, 6:07am

Racing Victoria's chief vet Dr Brian Stewart is giving evidence as four Victorian trainers try to overturn their cobalt disqualifications.   Read more »

How much NSW races will soon be worth

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 4:10pm

Racing NSW has announced prize money will increase for thoroughbred races from October, 2016.  Read more »

Oliver excited to ride Black Heart Bart

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 4:05pm

Damien Oliver will be chasing his second straight Makybe Diva Stakes victory when he rides favourite Black Heart Bart in the Group One race at Flemington.  Read more »

Winx set to trial at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 3:50pm

Trainer Chris Waller would prefer Winx to run in a barrier trial at Warwick Farm rather than a track gallop during the Golden Rose meeting.  Read more »

Laing having second thoughts with Missrock

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 3:43pm

Missrock will have her first-up run at Flemington but trainer Robbie Laing is yet to decide whether it will be in the Cap D'antibes or Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

Hermosa Beach facing strong midweek race

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 3:15pm

A strong fillies and mares midweek contest will be Hermosa Beach's stiffest task, according to trainer Matt Dale.  Read more »

Clearly Innocent solid in barrier trial

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 3:09pm

Clearly Innocent is on target for his return to racing with the Country Championship winner pleasing trainer Greg Bennett in a barrier trial.  Read more »

Price to run Hardham in Danehill Stakes

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 2:46pm

Trainer Mick Price has decided to run Hardham in the Group Two Danehill Stakes after watching the colt work in blinkers at Caulfield.  Read more »

Welfare fund for NSW thoroughbreds

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 1:52pm

Racing NSW will dedicate an estimated $2 million towards a horse welfare fund to ensure all thoroughbreds are cared for in retirement.   Read more »

Lucky Liberty to make Sandown comeback

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 1:05pm

Talented gelding Lucky Liberty is set to return at Sandown after 18 months off the scene through injuries.  Read more »

Straight to Group company for Astro Castro

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 12:40pm

Astro Castro will bypass a midweek race at Sandown for the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Omei Sword assumes Rose favouritism

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 11:15am

The Chris Waller-trained Omei Sword has assumed favouritism for the $1 million Golden Rose after drawing barrier three with Joao Moreira to ride.  Read more »

NSW Saturday races to jump to $100k

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 10:44am

Racing in NSW will receive a major prize money boost, with Saturday metropolitan races to be worth a minimum of $100,000.   Read more »

Brisbane in interrupted NRL finals prep

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 10:07am

Brisbane's preparations for their NRL elimination final against Gold Coast have been hampered with four players battling injury concerns.  Read more »

Omei Sword favourite for Gr 1 Golden Rose

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 9:20am

Chris Waller-trained filly Omei Sword has firmed to outright Golden Rose favourite after drawing barrier three.  Read more »

Lucia Valentina works home in trial

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 8:37am

The Kris Lees-trained Lucia Valentina has closed late in a pleasing barrier trial at Wyong ahead of her next assignment in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Cox Plate entry Idaho St Leger favourite

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 6:30am

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Idaho, who holds a Cox Plate entry, is the favourite to take out the English St Leger.  Read more »

Weir duo dominate Makybe Diva betting

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 6:13am

The Darren Weir-trained Black Heart Bart and Palentino head early betting for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Rules not followed on cobalt: Bailey

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 5:52am

Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey has been accused of lying during Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh's cobalt appeals.   Read more »

Stokes pair to make the trip to Flemington

Monday 5 September 2016, 6:12pm

A pleasing track gallop is all that's needed for smart South Australian filly Samara Dancer to tackle the Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »