News

Rising Luck earns Gr 1 Qld Derby call-up

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 4:04pm

Trainer Trevor Thomas says Ipswich winner Rising Luck won't disgrace himself in the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Dunn, Oliver get shot at premiership lead

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 3:43pm

Dwayne Dunn and Damien Oliver will be in with a chance of pegging back Craig Williams's premiership lead at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Youngster to make a Statement at Rosehill

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 3:25pm

Two-year-old Press Statement will be on trial to join stablemate Counterattack in the Group One JJ Atkins Stakes when he runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sweet Idea knocked down for $1.6 million

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 3:15pm

Group One-winning racemare Sweet Idea has realised $1.6 million during a Magic Millions broodmare sale.  Read more »

Sprinting mare Vain Queen retired to stud

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 2:21pm

Vain Queen, the winner of seven races from 16 starts, has been retired from racing to become a broodmare.  Read more »

Bowman lucky to escape injury in race fall

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 2:16pm

Hugh Bowman, the rider of Queensland Oaks favourite Winx, has narrowly escaped injury after a race fall at Canterbury.  Read more »

Text'n Hurley sends right message for Melb

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 2:10pm

Text'n Hurley has been enjoying new surrounds in Adelaide as she prepares to return to the scene of her biggest Melbourne win.  Read more »

Sebrina can defy Qld Oaks history: Baker

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 12:56pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker says he is comfortable about Sebrina taking a different path than most to the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Mornington jigger hearing set to go ahead

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 11:31am

A trackwork jockey will appear before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after being charged for having an electrical apparatus in his possession.  Read more »

Winx keeps place as popular elect in Oaks

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 11:14am

Sydney filly Winx is favourite to win her first Group One race when she takes on a capacity field of three-year-old fillies in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Najoom a confirmed Stradbroke starter

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 9:49am

Connections have paid a $30,000 late entry fee to put threee-year-old filly Najoom into the $2 million Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Baffert excited about American Pharoah

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 9:10am

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah has pleased trainer Bob Baffert in his first serious hit-out since Baltimore.  Read more »

Trip To Paris to run at Sandown

Wednesday 27 May 2015, 8:52am

Trip To Paris can take another step towards the Melbourne Cup if he performs well in the henry II Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

Srikandi pressing on to Gr 1 Stradbroke

Tuesday 26 May 2015, 5:21pm

Ciaron Maher will stick to Stradbroke Handicap plans for Srikandi despite her disappointing run in the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Apprentice Tarrant banned for recklessness

Tuesday 26 May 2015, 5:03pm

Brisbane appprentice Luke Tarrant has been found guilty of reckless riding after an inquiry into his actions in the Grand Prix Stakes.  Read more »

Lonhro-Makybe Diva gelding beaten on debut

Tuesday 26 May 2015, 4:25pm

Taqneen, a son of two former Australian Horse of the Year champions, has been soundly beaten in his racetrack debut.  Read more »

Thermogenic cleared for Queensland Derby

Tuesday 26 May 2015, 4:14pm

After missing out on the South Australian Derby, Thermogenic will head to Brisbane for the Queensland Derby at Doomben.  Read more »

Aeronautical makes late bid for Rosehill

Tuesday 26 May 2015, 3:49pm

An extended deadline for entries and a favourable weather forecast have given trainer Lionel Cohen an opportunity to start Aeronautical at Rosehill.  Read more »

Secessio out to follow stablemate example

Tuesday 26 May 2015, 1:45pm

Bob Challis and Liz Irwin are chasing more success with an ex-Chris Waller stayer when Secessio runs at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Lunn sweats on upgrade for in-form stayer

Tuesday 26 May 2015, 12:43pm

Leaders Road will be chasing his fourth win in as many starts as he tries to bring a purple patch of bush form to Sydney.  Read more »