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Key QRIC staff to work in isolation
Brisbane
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 4:48pm
Key Queensland Racing Integrity Commission staff will work in isolation on non-race days to restrict the spread of coronavirus. Read more »
Holes in Cranbourne track scupper meeting
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 4:35pm
The discovery of two holes near the winning post at Cranbourne has brought a premature finish to racing at the provincial Victorian track. Read more »
Jockeys get charter flight to G1 meeting
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 4:33pm
A group of Victorian jockeys will be joined by two of their NSW counterparts on a charter flight to Sydney to ride at the Golden Slipper meeting at Rosehill. Read more »
Wide draw not ideal for Mildred: Begg
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 3:22pm
Grahame Begg says two-year-old Mildred has done particularly well leading into the Golden Slipper but the trainer is lamenting her wide barrier. Read more »
Pippie takes aim at G1 William Reid Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 1:50pm
After landing a first Group One win with sustained speed in the Oakleigh Plate, Pippie will be ridden more conservatively in the Williams Reid Stakes. Read more »
National cancellation to cost millions
London
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 1:10pm
Bookmakers say the cancellation of the Grand National over the coronavirus crisis will cost the racing industry millions. Read more »
The Candy Man to miss Doncaster Mile
Brisbane
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 11:38am
Brisbane gelding The Candy Man is out of contention for the Doncaster Mile with trainer Barry Baldwin pulling the pin on a lead-up race at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Tagaloa new favourite for Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9:57am
Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa has replaced Farnan as Golden Slipper favourite after coming up with barrier six. Read more »
One Japanese horse on way to Sydney
Sydney
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9:42am
Former Doncaster Mile favourite Mozu Ascot and My Style will not travel to Sydney but a third Japanese horse, Danon Premium, is on his way for the QE Stakes. Read more »
Full field for $3.5 million Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9:40am
A full field of 16 plus four emergencies has been declared for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper to be held behind closed doors at Rosehill. Read more »
Grand National cancelled due to virus
London
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 8:03am
The Jockey Club Racecourses have cancelled the Grand National Festival scheduled for April 2-4 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
The Grand National has been cancelled
London
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 8:01am
The Grand National at Aintree will not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Easter yearling sale to go ahead: Webster
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 8:32pm
The Australian Easter Yearling sale is set to go ahead with an enhanced online presence and restrictions on attendance. Read more »
Picnic meetings abandoned in Vic, NSW
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 8:30pm
While professional racing is scheduled to continue with public lock-outs, some picnic race meetings in both Victoria and NSW have been cancelled. Read more »
Racing continues with restrictions
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 7:31pm
Horse racing will continue around the country with strict conditions on human attendance and participation. Read more »
Shadow Hero on target for another Guineas
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 6:16pm
Having won the Group One Randwick Guineas at his most recent start, Shadow Hero is on target for the Rosehill Guineas over 2000m. Read more »
Thermosphere confirmed for Slipper start
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 6:05pm
The James Cummings-trained Magic Night Stakes winner Thermosphere has been confirmed as a Golden Slipper runner. Read more »
NZ Derby winner set to fly to Sydney
Sydney
Monday 16 March 2020, 5:51pm
New Zealand trainer Tony Pike is banding together with other trainers to get their horses ready to race in Sydney. Read more »
Tagaloa on target for Golden Slipper shot
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 4:39pm
Blue Diamond winner Tagaloa has taken benefit from his second placing in the Todman Stakes at Randwick and is in top order for the Golden Slipper at Rosehill. Read more »
Gytrash among strong William Reid entries
Melbourne
Monday 16 March 2020, 4:17pm
Lightning Stakes winner Gytrash is among a host of Group One winners nominated for the William Reid Stakes at The Valley. Read more »