News

Options in two states for I Am Queen

Tuesday 23 July 2019, 5:25pm

Co-trainer Trent Busuttin has ruled out a Winter Challenge start for Curragh but stablemate I Am Queen could run in another race at the Rosehill meeting.  Read more »

G1 winners to trial at Wawrick Farm

Tuesday 23 July 2019, 4:51pm

Time To Reign will run in a star-studded heat at the Warwick Farm barrier trials against a host of Group One winners.  Read more »

Kings Will Dream, Humidor have jump-outs

Tuesday 23 July 2019, 4:08pm

Humidor and Kings Will Dream have continued on the comeback trail from injuries by contesting jump-outs ahead of their planned race returns next month.  Read more »

Stokes to have strong Sandown chances

Tuesday 23 July 2019, 2:32pm

Talented two-year-old filly Done By Me is one of three last-start winners from the Phillip Stokes stable to run in separate late-season races at Sandown.  Read more »

Apprentice Sam Weatherley to return to NZ

Tuesday 23 July 2019, 8:43am

After 15 months riding in Sydney, homesock apprentice Sam Weatherley is to return home to New Zealand.  Read more »

G1 filly Sea Of Class succumbs to colic

Tuesday 23 July 2019, 7:05am

Trainer William Haggas has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sea Of Class after the Classic-winning filly succumbed to colic.  Read more »

Bart working towards a racetrack return

Monday 22 July 2019, 6:02pm

A jump-out at Ballarat for new trainer Lindsey Smith will determine how Black Heart Bart is progressing in his bid for a comeback to racing.  Read more »

SA trainer Mark Minervini to move to NSW

Monday 22 July 2019, 5:49pm

Adelaide trainer Mark Minervini will move his base to Newcastle in NSW in search of better opportunities, saying South Australian racing is in decline.  Read more »

Nicci's Gold to step up again at Rosehill

Monday 22 July 2019, 5:35pm

Nicci's Gold will take on a similar field to her last start at Rosehill when she runs in the Listed Winter Challenge.  Read more »

Scales Of Justice entered for Bletchingly

Monday 22 July 2019, 5:27pm

Trainer Lindsey Smith has entered Scales Of Justice for the Bletchingly Stakes with a Ballarat jump-out to determine whether the sprinter starts.  Read more »

Herne chases homecoming double

Monday 22 July 2019, 3:46pm

Eagle Farm trainer Lauren Abbott returns to North Queensland with a chance to win the feature double in Townsville.  Read more »

Scratching no knock on Pakenham Polytrack

Monday 22 July 2019, 2:26pm

Caulfield trainer Colin Little is sure Pakenham can rectify the problem with its Polytrack that resulted in him scratching Peko because of excessive kickback.  Read more »

Ben Melham suspended in Singapore

Monday 22 July 2019, 1:48pm

Jockey Ben Melham has six rides at the midweek meeting at Sandown before he takes a suspension incurred at the Singapore Derby meeting.  Read more »

Wells wins third Mosstrooper Steeple

Sunday 21 July 2019, 5:12pm

Classy jumper Wells has won the Mosstrooper Steeple for the third time for trainer Kathryn Durden and jockey Richard Cully.  Read more »

NZ involvement in Mongolian racing

Sunday 21 July 2019, 4:52pm

Two New Zealanders have been appointed to senior positions at a new racing venture in the Inner Mongolian capital of Hohhot.  Read more »

Darmanin excited for Mystic Journey return

Sunday 21 July 2019, 3:50pm

Jockey Anthony Darmanin says he can't wait to get back aboard star filly Mystic Journey when the Group One winner makes her return to racing.  Read more »

Prize hike lures Harbour Views to Oaks day

Sunday 21 July 2019, 3:21pm

Matthew Williams will aim Harbour Views at a rich race restricted to country-trained horses at Flemington while Gailo Chop's target is the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Withhold returns in style at Newbury

Sunday 21 July 2019, 2:41pm

Roger Charlton has brought off a training feat with one-time Melbourne Cup favourite Withhold winning the Marsh Cup at Newbury after a nine-month absence.  Read more »

Steven King launches into training role

Sunday 21 July 2019, 1:33pm

Former champion jockey Steven King is joining forces with Flemington trainer Steve Richards in the role of assistant trainer.  Read more »

Qld Stewards strict on new time rule

Sunday 21 July 2019, 1:06pm

Stewards have cracked down on anyone breaching a new rule to Queensland regarding arrival times for feature races by fining two top stables.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray outed for Cup ride

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:59pm

Queensland Cup-winning jockey Matt McGillivray has been suspended for 11 days for causing interference in the race.  Read more »

Nothing set in stone for Brutal in spring

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:52pm

Doncaster Mile winner Brutal is in the early stages of preparing for his spring return with the stable yet to finalise a campaign for the colt.  Read more »

Jamie Kah looking forward to Shergar Cup

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:42pm

Australian Group One-winning jockey Jamie Kah is excited about the opportunity to compete in England in the upcoming Shergar Cup at Ascot.  Read more »

Maximum Security wins Haskell

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:37pm

Disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security has survived an inquiry to claim the Haskell Invitational in New Jersey.  Read more »

Toby Edmonds to start partnership with son

Sunday 21 July 2019, 11:45am

Leading Queensland trainer Toby Edmonds plans to start a training partnership with his son Trent in the new season.  Read more »

Star not for catching in Irish Oaks

Sunday 21 July 2019, 11:29am

Frankie Dettori has led all the way on the John Gosden-trained Star Catcher to win his fifth Irish Oaks at the Curragh.  Read more »

Silvera wins Tatt's Mile, set for Sydney

Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:43pm

Much-travelled gelding Silvera is set to campaign in Sydney after winning the Tattersall's Mile at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Prezado back in form with Flemington win

Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:39pm

A clean beginning has allowed Prezado to race closer and return to winning form in the Stable Recognition Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Smart edges out Notation for Randwick win

Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:21pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Smartedge has backed up a Brisbane win with victory at Randwick, edging out Notation by the barest of margins.  Read more »

Healing Hands banned after bleeding attack

Saturday 20 July 2019, 4:43pm

Healing Hands has been found to have an excuse for his Highway Handicap failure, with trainer Gayna Williams reporting she discovered he had bled.  Read more »

McGillivray's ride steals Queensland Cup

Saturday 20 July 2019, 4:41pm

In-form jockey Matt McGillivray has produced a clever ride to win the $200,000 Queensland Cup on Azuro at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Spring stardom beckons for Haut Brion Her

Saturday 20 July 2019, 3:40pm

Haut Brion Her has announced herself as a spring carnival contender with her third successive win from four starts.  Read more »

Huntly Castle to be put on Vic Derby path

Saturday 20 July 2019, 2:53pm

Huntly Castle has secured a Victoria Derby ballot exemption with a win in the Byerley Handicap and the colt will now be put on a path towards the Classic race.  Read more »

Spring plans revealed for Lord Belvedere

Saturday 20 July 2019, 2:35pm

Victory in the Harry White Handicap at Flemington, the second for the imported stayer in Australia, has opened up spring options for Lord Belvedere.  Read more »

Brisbane partnership continues winning way

Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:42pm

The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote training partnership has scored its 26th winner since May when Our Mantra won at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sirius Suspect a welcome tonic for Hasan

Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:36pm

Saab Hasan has returned to winners' circle with the victory of Sirius Suspect in the Flemington Event Staff Handicap.  Read more »

Excellent Proposal makes it two from two

Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:30pm

Excellent Proposal has overcome difficulties at the start to beat his fellow two-year-olds at Randwick for trainers Richard and Michael Freedman.  Read more »

Star Of Michelin lives up to family name

Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:08pm

Two-year-old Star Of Michelin lived up to his impeccable bloodlines when he won at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

McDougall guides Carzoff to Flemington win

Saturday 20 July 2019, 1:01pm

Apprentice Blaike McDougall has combined with Wyong Gold Cup and Newcastle Cup winner Carzoff for a victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Waller keeps the Brisbane winners coming

Saturday 20 July 2019, 12:43pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller edged closer to 50 metropolitan winners in Queensland when Sparky Lad won at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Iridessa to prove stamina in Irish Oaks

Saturday 20 July 2019, 10:16am

Trainer Joseph O'Brien admits there is a question over Iridessa's stamina but believes she will stand up to the test in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh.  Read more »

Kiamichi second in Rosehill barrier trial

Friday 19 July 2019, 6:24pm

Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi has led home the Godolphin contingent when second in a star-studded Rosehill barrier trial.  Read more »

Conditions fit Birchley-trained gelding

Friday 19 July 2019, 5:03pm

Trainer Liam Birchley hopes Fit For Purpose finally gets the right conditions at Eagle Farm after a disrupted winter campaign.  Read more »

Back in form Rocket after Flemington win

Friday 19 July 2019, 4:53pm

Rocket Tommy will be chasing a 10th career victory when he lines up on the straight course at Flemington.  Read more »

Notation to mark up against the males

Friday 19 July 2019, 4:32pm

Flying filly Notation will head to Randwick in search of her fourth successive win and third for new trainer Matthew Dale.  Read more »

Rise in distance to suit Loresho: Williams

Friday 19 July 2019, 3:31pm

Warrnambool trainer Matthew Williams is expecting the rise in distance to 2500m at Flemington to suit comeback stayer Loresho.  Read more »

Pelethronius chasing back-to-back wins

Friday 19 July 2019, 3:16pm

Having posted an overdue victory, Pelethronius will be out to keep his winning momentum rolling when he heads to Randwick.  Read more »

Werribee to open early for spring carnival

Friday 19 July 2019, 3:03pm

With the spring carnival approaching, the Werribee quarantine centre will open early to cater for an extra international flight.  Read more »

Trainer Tony Gollan chases a rare double

Friday 19 July 2019, 2:54pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is hoping he can get a double with three-quarter brothers Silvera and High Wind at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Second Bullet within reach of milestone

Friday 19 July 2019, 10:02am

The Danny O'Brien-trained eight-year-old gelding Second Bullet can edge past the $1 million prize money milestone with a win at Flemington.  Read more »