News

Wicked Intent poised for Doomben back-up

Thursday 19 May 2016, 2:39pm

Speedster Wicked Intent is a strong chance to race for the second time in seven days after being entered for a Listed race at Doomben.  Read more »

Perignon ready for swan song at Doomben

Thursday 19 May 2016, 2:17pm

Sydney filly Perignon is set to farewell racing when she lines up with topweight in the Bright Shadow Handicap.  Read more »

Doomben Cup mount confirms Orman's rise

Thursday 19 May 2016, 2:11pm

James Orman will ride Messene for Hawkes Racing in the Doomben Cup as the apprentice continues to sweep all before him.  Read more »

NZ 3YO filly on Serious Aust assignment

Thursday 19 May 2016, 1:31pm

The presence of New Zealand filly Serious Satire adds interest to an off-season meeting at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mixed day for apprentice Blaike McDougall

Thursday 19 May 2016, 8:59am

Apprentice Blake McDougall has racked up his fourth suspension since March after riding his first metropolitan winners.  Read more »

Smart Missile's month of metro winners

Thursday 19 May 2016, 8:55am

First season sire Smart Missile is on a mission in May and it's all about winning - so far he's added three new city-class winners to his CV in a fortnight.   Read more »

Derby winner Nyquist draws gate three

Thursday 19 May 2016, 8:48am

Odds-on favourite Nyquist will jump from barrier three in his attempt to add the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win.  Read more »

Distances to be remeasured at new track

Thursday 19 May 2016, 7:35am

Britain's newest racetrack at Newcastle will be remeasured after analysis of the fast times at the first meeting on the Tapeta surface.  Read more »

Nick Hall suspended for 16 meetings

Thursday 19 May 2016, 7:10am

A careless riding suspension at Ballarat has cost Nick Hall the Group One ride on Doomben 10,000 favourite Azkadellia.  Read more »

Gates at Brisbane's Eagle Farm to reopen

Thursday 19 May 2016, 3:30am

Brisbane's Eagle Farm racecourse will open its gates to the public on Thursday after being closed for nearly two years due to major upgrade work.  Read more »

Sadler, Robertson charged over race rides

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 6:09pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear charges laid by Racing Victoria stewards against apprentice Tom Sadler and jockey Craig Robertson.  Read more »

No-one to blame for Australian Oaks fall

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 6:00pm

Stewards have ruled the ATC Austrtalian Oaks fall in which Kathy O'Hara was injured was a racing incident and not the fault of any other rider.  Read more »

Flemington track rating to suit Jimando

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 5:27pm

Tony McEvoy will rely on Jimando in the Better Loosen Up Handicap at Flemington after Mr Backchat drew gate 18.  Read more »

Smerdon well represented in Straight Six

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 5:13pm

Odyssey Moon and Iggimacool are set to contest the Listed Straight Six at Flemington, but stablemate My Poppette will head to Adelaide.  Read more »

Rockolicious favoured to beat stablemates

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 5:06pm

Chris Waller has weight of numbers on his side in the Neville Begg Handicap at Rosehill, headed by Rockolicious.  Read more »

NZ fillies show their Queensland Oaks form

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 4:11pm

New Zealand fillies Romantic Maid and Provocative have won at different Australian venues to boost their chances of Queensland Oaks berths.  Read more »

Va Va Veni adds to Costa haul at Ipswich

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 3:53pm

Michael Costa has trained his fifth winner in a week with Va Va Veni posting a decisive victory at Ipswich.  Read more »

Cadogan set to step up to stakes racing

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 3:19pm

Randwick winner Cadogan will be an addition to Bjorn Baker's winter carnival team after cementing his place with victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Matt Cumani set to unveil another import

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 1:57pm

Matt Cumani will produce another European import at Flemington having had provincial wins with two others.  Read more »

Challis suspension reduced to $2000 fine

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 1:43pm

Country Victorian trainer Bob Challis is free to continue training after appealing to the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »