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Trainer says BHA stopped racing too soon

Tuesday 24 March 2020, 9:34am

Trainer Mark Johnston believes the British Horseracing Authority has made a mistake suspending racing as soon as it has.  Read more »

Vic and NSW return options for Gailo Chop

Monday 23 March 2020, 6:31pm

Gailo Chop has been entered for races at Bendigo and Rosehill with trainer Matthew Williams looking at both options.  Read more »

Qld trainers seek clarification on border

Monday 23 March 2020, 6:02pm

Racing in Queensland will continue as trainers seek clarification on the impact of a decision to close the state's borders.  Read more »

Glenfiddich to chase Sydney autumn riches

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:58pm

Mornington winner Glenfiddich is heading to Sydney early in case the border between NSW and Victoria is closed.  Read more »

Racing and training continue in Victoria

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:38pm

After initial uncertainty, racing and training in Victoria has been given the tick of approval to continue by Racing Victoria.  Read more »

Next round for Funstar and Probabeel

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:34pm

Star fillies Funstar and Probabeel will meet in a Group One race for third time with the score at one-all.  Read more »

New Zealand horses to stay at home

Monday 23 March 2020, 4:40pm

There will be no more New Zealand horses travelling to Australia for the autumn after the government barred international travel.  Read more »

Hayes preparing for Hong Kong from home

Monday 23 March 2020, 3:16pm

David Hayes will prepare for his move to Hong Kong from Australia as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down non-essential travel.  Read more »

NZ racing closed for at least a month

Monday 23 March 2020, 2:42pm

New Zealand racing will shut down for at least four weeks with the country stepping up its coronavirus alert level.  Read more »

Big entries for Rosehill races

Monday 23 March 2020, 2:10pm

More than 170 horses have been entered for the nine-race meeting scheduled for Rosehill as racing authorities strive to keep the sport going.  Read more »

Golden Sixty in barnstorming Derby win

Monday 23 March 2020, 12:04pm

Golden Sixty has claimed a last-stride win in the Hong Kong Derby to complete the Four-Year-Old triple crown at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Crowd-free racing continues in Australia

Monday 23 March 2020, 10:36am

The multi-billion dollar racing industry is set to continue in Australia under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.  Read more »

Dubai World Cup race meeting cancelled

Monday 23 March 2020, 8:09am

The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Waller hopes racing can continue

Sunday 22 March 2020, 6:19pm

Champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller hopes closed-door racing can weather the coronavirus storm.  Read more »

John Thompson celebrates biggest day

Sunday 22 March 2020, 6:07pm

Trainer John Thompson has celebrated his biggest day on track without fanfare at the closed-door Rosehill Golden Slipper meeting.  Read more »

Eric The Eel headed to Sydney

Sunday 22 March 2020, 5:46pm

Popular Caloundra gelding Eric The Eel has been confirmed as a starter in the Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill as long as he can get to Sydney.  Read more »

Tancred likely for Verry Elleegant

Sunday 22 March 2020, 4:14pm

Verry Elleegant may back up in the Tancred Stakes after her fighting second to English visitor Addeybb in the Ranvet.  Read more »

Qld clubs to seek government assistance

Sunday 22 March 2020, 11:30am

Racing Queensland is helping race clubs prepare submissions for federal and state government compensation over the coronavirus impact.  Read more »

Australian Group One for William Haggas

Sunday 22 March 2020, 11:13am

English trainer William Haggas cannot believe how well his long-held plans for Young Rascal and Addeybb paid off at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pride mare shows Exfactor in stakes win

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:31pm

The Joe Pride-trained Miss Exfactor has taken out the final race on Golden Slipper day to land her first stakes success.  Read more »