News

Reverse Caulfield gallop for Slipper favs

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 3:00pm

Favourites Extreme Choice and Flying Artie showed they are on target for the Golden Slipper with a strong right-handed gallop at Caulfield.  Read more »

Pepper thankful for Dale's recommendation

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 2:31pm

Leading Canberra trainer Matthew Dale has played a behind-the-scenes role in the rise of promising galloper Appoint Percy.  Read more »

Griffiths weighing up options for Selenia

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 11:39am

Selenia's connections are likely to wait until later in the week to decide the next step with the stakes-winning juvenile.  Read more »

Buffering pleases in course proper gallop

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 11:31am

Crowd favourite Buffering has had the honour of being the first horse to gallop on the new-look Eagle Farm course proper ahead of an overseas campaign.  Read more »

Joseph O'Brien to retire from riding

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 9:13am

Joseph O'Brien, the record-breaking son of champion trainer Aidan O'Brien, has called time on is riding career to concentrate on training.  Read more »

French Fern to take her place in Slipper

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 8:48am

Managing owner Wilf Mula has confirmed Reisling Stakes winner French Fern will run in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Wangaratta Cup rescheduled

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 6:35am

The Wangaratta Cup, abandoned because of heat, has been rescheduled to Easter Sunday, replacing the Benalla meeting.  Read more »

Pendleton excited by Cheltenham ride

Tuesday 8 March 2016, 12:43am

British cycling great-turned jockey Victoria Pendleton says completing the course at the Cheltenham Festival would rank alongside winning Olympic gold.  Read more »

Gold Coast option for Tiger Tees

Monday 7 March 2016, 6:18pm

Sydney trainer Joe Pride is looking to a wet Gold Coast track to test Tiger Tees on his favourite surface as retirement looms for the veteran sprinter.  Read more »

The Quarterback ready for Newmarket test

Monday 7 March 2016, 6:03pm

The Newmarket Handicap has been the aim for The Quarterback this campaign but the gelding will face some of the country's best sprinters in the 1200m race.  Read more »

Ghisoni favourite for Coolmore Classic

Monday 7 March 2016, 4:40pm

Trainer Ron Quinton will saddle up Peeping in the Coolmore Classic for which unbeaten three-year-old Ghisoni is the early favourite.  Read more »

Suavito ready for 2000m in Australian Cup

Monday 7 March 2016, 4:09pm

Trainer Nigel Blackiston has a healthy respect for Suavito's likely Australian Cup opposition but says he wouldn't swap the mare for any other runner.  Read more »

Last Golden Slipper chance for some

Monday 7 March 2016, 2:15pm

Golden Slipper hopes for several youngsters will be put to the test in the last two races offering automatic qualification to the $3.5 million race.  Read more »

Australian Cup on radar for 3yo Palentino

Monday 7 March 2016, 11:40am

Palentino will be monitored over the next few days with trainer Darren Weir saying the intention is to back the colt up in the Australian Cup.  Read more »

Capitalist showing muscle soreness

Monday 7 March 2016, 9:25am

Trainer Peter Snowden says Capitalist is showing no signs of lameness but does have some muscle soreness following his Todman Stakes defeat.  Read more »

Jumps season kicks off at Warrnambool

Monday 7 March 2016, 6:52am

The jumps season in Victoria comprising 42 hurdle and 21 steeplechase races kicks off at Warrnambool.   Read more »

Defcon takes out dramatic Black Opal

Sunday 6 March 2016, 6:17pm

Defcon has reignited his Golden Slipper claims with a come-from-last victory in the Black Opal Stakes in Canberra.  Read more »

Profiler, Ultimate Dreamer Sydney bound

Sunday 6 March 2016, 5:30pm

Profiler and Ultimate Dreamer have earned the right to represent the Northern Rivers in the $400,000 Country Championship final.  Read more »

Rising Romance to step up in Aust Cup

Sunday 6 March 2016, 4:19pm

Rising Romance, Almoonqith and Extra Zero will represent Lindsay Park as they chase successive Australian Cup victories.   Read more »

Solicit chasing maiden Group One win

Sunday 6 March 2016, 3:05pm

Gerald Ryan hopes the handicapper is kind to Solicit as she bids for a Group One win in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »