News

Verry Elleegant to miss race day gallop

Friday 16 August 2019, 5:25pm

Dual Group One winner Verry Elleegant has a minor foot issue after throwing a shoe and will miss a race day gallop but is on track for her race return.  Read more »

Tassie mare begins Cox Plate Journey

Friday 16 August 2019, 5:18pm

Star mare Mystic Journey's Cox Plate campaign will begin in the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Eastender kicks off mainland campaign

Friday 16 August 2019, 3:40pm

Bought to be a precocious juvenile, Eastender has risen through the staying ranks and connections hope he has not peaked yet.  Read more »

Begood Toya Mother on path to G1 handicap

Friday 16 August 2019, 3:21pm

After winning five-straight races last campaign, promising Begood Toya Mother resumes from a let-up to chase a black-type win in the Regal Roller Stakes.  Read more »

Stayers to launch campaigns at Eagle Farm

Friday 16 August 2019, 3:08pm

The Anderson-Heathcote training partnership will launch the spring campaigns of three of their better stayers at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sizzlefly faces test of spring credentials

Friday 16 August 2019, 3:06pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes expects talented filly Sizzlefly's performance in the Quezette Stakes to determine her spring path.  Read more »

High five for Hyeronimus at Randwick

Friday 16 August 2019, 2:04pm

A horse Tulloch Lodge has pinpointed as an Epsom Handicap contender heads a good book of five rides for Adam Hyeronimus.  Read more »

Auerbach ready to step up to open company

Friday 16 August 2019, 1:25pm

In-form Auerbach can again show the benefit of trainer Chris Waller's Gold Coast stable by winning at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark, Melody Belle showdown

Friday 16 August 2019, 1:20pm

Te Akau Shark, part-owned by Paul Gallen, and Melody Belle will do battle in the Group Two Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa.  Read more »

Brain surgery for trainer Robbie Griffiths

Friday 16 August 2019, 12:54pm

Cranbourne trainer Robbie Griffiths is to undergo surgery for a brain aneurysm which will keep him away from stable duties for at least six weeks.  Read more »

Apprentices continue rivalry at Eagle Farm

Friday 16 August 2019, 9:36am

Apprentices Baylee Nothdurft and Nick Keal have been rivals on the provincial circuit but have now switched to city riding.  Read more »

Fitter Excess Funds chases G3 Vain Stakes

Friday 16 August 2019, 9:35am

With two runs under his belt after a spell, Excess Funds will have race fitness on his side when he runs in the Vain Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Velocita set to strut her stuff

Friday 16 August 2019, 8:41am

The Chris Waller-trained Velocita suffers from a rare condition that affects how she walks, but not how she runs.  Read more »

Old hands to keep Gollan on winning streak

Friday 16 August 2019, 8:30am

Trainer Tony Gollan's younger stars have been on show in barrier trials but his hopes for more winners at Eagle Farm could rest with some old campaigners.  Read more »

Jaden Lloyd set for his race riding debut

Friday 16 August 2019, 8:27am

Apprentice Jaden Lloyd, a son of recently retired champion jockey Jeff Lloyd, will have his first race ride at Wangaratta for the Lindsay Park stable.  Read more »

Winx, Waller big winners at NSW awards

Thursday 15 August 2019, 9:12pm

Winx has again been honoured as the NSW champion horse of the year for her final season on the track.  Read more »

Import Duretto in race return for Cumani

Thursday 15 August 2019, 5:47pm

Last year's Caulfield Cup fourth placegetter Duretto will make his return from injury in a 1600m race at Caulfield having joined the Matt Cumani stable.  Read more »

Cox Plate bonus offer for Juddmonte winner

Thursday 15 August 2019, 5:36pm

Besides the $3 million first prize, a bonus cheque of $2 million will be paid to the Juddmonte International winner if successful in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Hartnell thriving ahead of latest campaign

Thursday 15 August 2019, 3:01pm

For the third year in a row, the Group Two PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield will be used to launch the spring campaign of multiple Group One winner Hartnell.  Read more »

Coleraine to host Cranbourne jumps trials

Thursday 15 August 2019, 2:26pm

A wet week has resulted in the transfer of the Cranbourne jumps schools to Coleraine and a change of date.  Read more »

Robl 3YO ready to fire on All Cylinders

Thursday 15 August 2019, 1:34pm

All Cylinders will make a low-key return on the Kensington track after his trainer resisted the temptation to kick him off in a stakes race.  Read more »

Lindsay Park pair set for Regal Roller bid

Thursday 15 August 2019, 1:27pm

Fundamentalist and Long Leaf are set to commence their spring campaigns for Lindsay Park in the Listed Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Wren's Day set to step out for Godolphin

Thursday 15 August 2019, 1:08pm

Boasting form lines that would stand up anywhere around the globe, expectations are high for Wren's Day this spring.  Read more »

Quezette return for G1-winning filly Lyre

Thursday 15 August 2019, 12:45pm

Group One-winning filly Lyre will launch her spring campaign in the Group Three Quezette Stakes at Caulfield on a path towards the Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Kim Waugh to unveil new stable addition

Thursday 15 August 2019, 12:07pm

Kim Waugh hopes recent purchase Venezuela can continue her good luck with former Lloyd Williams-owned gallopers.  Read more »

Kah reunites with Harlem in WFA feature

Thursday 15 August 2019, 12:00pm

After a hit-and-run mission to England for the Shergar Cup, Jamie Kah is back in Melbourne preparing for the spring carnival.  Read more »

Costa hopes Manaya can extend racing days

Thursday 15 August 2019, 11:54am

Trainer Michael Costa hopes smart mare Manaya can earn another year of racing by winning at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Thornton and O'Dea to star at Eagle Farm

Thursday 15 August 2019, 10:08am

Former Melbourne apprentice Stephanie Thornton will lift her profile for a Brisbane stay with six rides at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Cadogan set to return after virus setback

Thursday 15 August 2019, 10:07am

Promising gelding Cadogan will be eased into his latest campaign after recovering from a bad virus.  Read more »

Spring stars on show at Kensington meeting

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 5:37pm

A number of horses expected to star in feature races this spring will have exhibition gallops at Randwick's Kensington track meeting.  Read more »

Mystic Journey set for WFA Lawrence return

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 5:05pm

Mystic Journey will begin her path towards a planned Cox Plate tilt when he resumes in the Group Two PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Acting shows her class in Sandown victory

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 4:57pm

The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable are daring to dream big with Acting after her victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Anderson-Heathcote win for Think Big Stud

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 3:46pm

Chris Anderson and Robert Heathcote have each trained winners for the Think Big Stud but got their first as a partnership at Doomben.  Read more »

Star Surprise poised for Vain Stakes test

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 2:41pm

Having won two of his first three starts, the Mike Moroney-trained gelding Star Surprise will be tested in stakes grade for the first time in the Vain Stakes.  Read more »

Bridge focus turns to stable lesser lights

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 2:25pm

With stable star Classique Legend given a clean bill of health, Les Bridge will turn his attention to two runners at the Kensington meeting.  Read more »

Caulfield start most likely for Behemoth

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 1:08pm

South Australian trainer David Jolly is favouring sending Behemoth to Melbourne to run in the Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Michelin to star for Qld racing dynasty

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 11:30am

Three-year-old Star Of Michelin is set to add another chapter to the story of one of Queensland's best-known racing dynasties.  Read more »

Grand Prix Stakes moved to summer carnival

Wednesday 14 August 2019, 11:24am

The Group Three the Grand Prix Stakes will move from the Queensland winter carnival to a summer timeslot, the Brisbane Racing Club has announced.  Read more »

Weather to play part in Dubious Vain plans

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 6:16pm

Dubious will be an acceptor for the Group Three Vain Stakes but co-trainer David Eustace says the track condition will have a bearing on whether he runs.  Read more »

Mr Marathon Man to run in WFA Lawrence

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 5:25pm

Trainer Mike Moroney is interested to see how import Mr Marathon Man measures up in the PB Lawrence Stakes after a freshen-up.  Read more »

Nature Strip on climb to racing's Everest

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 5:13pm

Trainer Chris Waller is keen to add Nature Strip to his two runners in the $14 million Everest, Arcadia Queen and Enticing Star.  Read more »

RV adjusts $5m All-Star Mile conditions

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 4:45pm

The second running of $5 million The All-Star Mile will have some tweaks to the entry conditions for the race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Taree Cup likely for import Mask Of Time

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 4:24pm

The Taree Gold Cup looms as the race of choice for import Mask Of Time who also holds a nomination for the Premier's Cup Prelude at Randwick.  Read more »

Acting out to play leading role at Sandown

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 3:22pm

After breaking her maiden at Echuca in her second start, three-year-old filly Acting will now chase a city win at Sandown.  Read more »

Top Australian syndicate adds to Cups team

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 2:40pm

Irish stayer Mustajeer is set for a Melbourne spring bid after leading syndicator Australian Bloodstock bought a controlling interest.  Read more »

No Vain Stakes return for I Am Immortal

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 1:43pm

Trainer Anthony Freedman will bypass the Vain Stakes with dual stakes winner I Am Immortal and give the colt a bit more work before deciding a first-up target.  Read more »

Godolphin assistant leaves Melbourne yard

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 12:24pm

Godolphin is on the lookout for an assistant trainer to oversee its Melbourne stable after Kate Grimwade's decision to return to England.  Read more »

Rising Queensland sire Mahisara euthanised

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 11:49am

Queensland-based sire Mahisara has been euthanised after suffering a twisted bowel.  Read more »

Zoustyle in outstanding Doomben trial win

Tuesday 13 August 2019, 11:29am

Unbeaten Brisbane galloper Zoustyle has shown he is ready to take on the Sydney spring stars with an outstanding Doomben trial win.  Read more »

Legend of Condor to run at Randwick

Monday 12 August 2019, 6:25pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan will rely on Legend Of Condor at Randwick with talented filly Villami to wait a week for the Silver Shadow Stakes.  Read more »