News

BHA to liaise with government over virus

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 7:30am

The British Horseracing Authority says the industry's steering group will continue to liaise with the government regarding coronavirus protocols.  Read more »

100th Cox Plate set to tour New Zealand

Monday 2 March 2020, 6:53pm

Ahead of the 100th running of the Cox Plate at The Valley, the trophy will begin a tour of New Zealand at the Auckland Cup meeting.  Read more »

Alizee heads Canterbury Stakes entries

Monday 2 March 2020, 6:17pm

Godolphin mare Alizee heads the nine nominations for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Harlem shooting for third Australian Cup

Monday 2 March 2020, 5:19pm

Lindsay Park will have four runners in the Australian Cup at Flemington including Harlem who is shooting for a third straight victory in the Group One race.  Read more »

RQ to address stabling shortage

Monday 2 March 2020, 5:02pm

Racing Queensland has taken the next step to address a stabling shortage in south east Queensland with its plans to upgrade Deagon.  Read more »

Halvorsen primed for Newmarket Hcp assault

Monday 2 March 2020, 4:46pm

The Quarterback gave trainer Robbie Griffiths his first Group One success in the Newmarket Handicap with the trainer after a second with Halvorsen.  Read more »

Public barred from three French meetings

Monday 2 March 2020, 11:05am

Three race meetings in France are to take place behind closed doors in a response to the coronavirus outbreak.  Read more »

Bon Ho buys Everest slot from ATC

Monday 2 March 2020, 10:17am

Hong Kong businessman Boniface Ho has bought the Australian Turf Club's slot in the $15 million Everest for three years.  Read more »

Hayes takes inspiration from Aidan O'Brien

Monday 2 March 2020, 10:00am

Magic Wand's win in the Mackinnon Stakes after contesting the Melbourne Cup is behind the decision to accept a wildcard in the All-Star Mile with Fifty Stars.  Read more »

Boss free for Slipper day with ban altered

Sunday 1 March 2020, 7:33pm

Stewards have agreed to change the dates of Glen Boss' careless riding suspension which means he can ride on Golden Slipper day.  Read more »

Healing Hands wins Mudgee C'ship heat

Sunday 1 March 2020, 6:29pm

Gayna Williams has saddled Healing Hands to win the Country Championship qualifier at Mudgee from Electrified.  Read more »

Regal Power on target for Australian Cup

Sunday 1 March 2020, 5:39pm

West Australian Group One winner Regal Power is set for the Australian Cup at Flemington after running home well for fourth in a crucial lead-up in Melbourne.  Read more »

Another weight-for-age test for Standout

Sunday 1 March 2020, 5:39pm

Three-year-old Standout is primed to take on older horses again in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Heathcote dismissing Rothfire pressure

Sunday 1 March 2020, 4:42pm

Robert Heathcote is using his experience with champion Buffering to handle public pressure about whether two-year-old Rothfire will tackle the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Azuro New Zealand bound for Auckland Cup

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:37pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Azuro is New Zealand-bound chasing a fourth 3200m win in the past 12 months in the Auckland Cup.  Read more »

Trainer disqualified on harassment charges

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:22pm

Queensland trainer Tim Hurley has been disqualified for six months on two charges of harassing licensed persons.  Read more »

Mr Quickie to continue Mile prep in trial

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:14pm

Mr Quickie will be taken to Cranbourne for a 990m barrier trial as he continues to prepare for the $5 million All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Delays again hit Gold Coast upgrade plans

Sunday 1 March 2020, 12:03pm

Delays in an upgrade to the Gold Coast track and the installation of lights will hinder plans for the club to get extra Saturday meetings.  Read more »

Cough costs Tarrant $1000 fine

Sunday 1 March 2020, 9:58am

Jockey Luke Tarrant has been fined $1000 for not reporting beaten favourite Exondabeach had coughed on the way to the barrier at Doomben.  Read more »

Maximum effort secures Saudi Cup glory

Sunday 1 March 2020, 9:49am

Maximum Security has toughed it out in Riyadh to win an epic first running of the Saudi Cup, the world's richest race.  Read more »