News

Sunlight to line up in Flemington jump-out

Thursday 12 March 2020, 4:45pm

Sunlight will continue preparations towards a return to racing with a jump-out at Flemington which trainer Tony McEvoy says will be a pipe-opener.  Read more »

Hanseatic wins trial ahead of Slipper bid

Thursday 12 March 2020, 4:18pm

Blue Diamond Stakes placegetters Hanseatic and Personal have tuned up for their respective Golden Slipper bids with barrier trial wins at Randwick.  Read more »

Pressure off Vandyke leading into Mile

Thursday 12 March 2020, 4:06pm

David Vandyke hopes Alligator Blood can cap his season with an All-Star Mile victory but the trainer says he will be happy with a top-three finish.  Read more »

Juveniles jostle for final Slipper spots

Thursday 12 March 2020, 3:09pm

There will be plenty at stake in the two-year-old races at Rosehill as 24 youngsters get their last chance to qualify for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Grey Missile to again prove toughness

Thursday 12 March 2020, 2:45pm

Former country star Grey Missile will again have to call on his renowned toughness to win the Goldmarket at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Wet a worry for Sartorial Splendor: Sadler

Thursday 12 March 2020, 2:21pm

Trainer John Sadler has had his problems with Sartorial Splendor leading into the Inglis Dash and is now concerned how much rain might fall at Caulfield.  Read more »

Munce gives Huxtable big race chance

Thursday 12 March 2020, 1:50pm

Trainer Chris Munce has entrusted his apprentice Justin Huxtable with the ride on Boomnova in the $500,000 2YO The Jewel at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sylvia's Mother on song for Coolmore

Thursday 12 March 2020, 1:34pm

The Group One Coolmore Classic will be a watershed race for owner-breeders Rob and Pam Crosby who have two runners, including favourite Sylvia's Mother.  Read more »

Big test for Eric The Eel at Gold Coast

Thursday 12 March 2020, 1:14pm

Three-year-old Eric The Eel has a tough test as he puts his Australian Derby credentials on the line at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

So Si Bon up for All-Star Mile challenge

Thursday 12 March 2020, 12:26pm

Lindsay Park is expecting So Si Bon to be a key player in the All-Star Mile after sneaking his way into the $5 million race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Danceteria out to bust a Sky High move

Thursday 12 March 2020, 11:59am

Import Danceteria is yet to produce his best form in Australia but connections are hoping a step up in distance aids his chances at Rosehill.  Read more »

Cahill and Costa looking for Gold

Thursday 12 March 2020, 11:19am

Trainer Michael Costa has called on comeback jockey Michael Cahill to ride Malahide on the Listed Goldmarket at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Danny Nikolic's internal review refused

Thursday 12 March 2020, 10:56am

The internal reviewer has refused Danny Nikolic's application to overturn a decision to refuse him a jockey's licence in Queensland.  Read more »

Meds not factor in Santa Anita deaths

Thursday 12 March 2020, 10:55am

Californian authorities say there is no evidence of illegal medications playing a part in horse fatalities at Santa Anita.  Read more »

Bigger, stronger Talented wins at Sandown

Wednesday 11 March 2020, 6:32pm

After a fruitless spring campaign, the Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Talented has returned to racing with a narrow but strong win at Sandown.  Read more »

Trainers, jockeys welcome new RV schedule

Wednesday 11 March 2020, 5:32pm

An earlier finishing time to night meetings will be trialled while trainers and jockeys have welcomed the news of a race-free week in Victoria.  Read more »

Blinkers help Three Phase cause an upset

Wednesday 11 March 2020, 5:09pm

The addition of blinkers has helped Three Phase cause one of the biggest upsets of the season at Doomben.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup placegetter out of autumn

Wednesday 11 March 2020, 2:54pm

Former northern hemisphere stayer Il Paradiso has suffered a leg injury that will rule him out of the major racing carnivals.  Read more »

Marquand returns to test Slipper prospect

Wednesday 11 March 2020, 2:48pm

English jockey Tom Marquand is back in Sydney and has his sights set on qualifying talented colt Prague for a Golden Slipper start.  Read more »

Akari to dodge Rosehill clash with stars

Wednesday 11 March 2020, 2:34pm

Dual stakes winner Akari will bypass a clash with Funstar and Probabeel at Rosehill but could meet them again sooner rather than later.  Read more »