News

Smith puts skills to test against old boss

Thursday 27 November 2014, 4:03pm

His first job in racing was as a stablehand to the great Bart Cummings and now Benjamin Smith crosses paths with his ex-boss in a race at Rosehill.  Read more »

McEvoy confirms Rosehill start for Mouro

Thursday 27 November 2014, 2:52pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy has scratched stablemates Mouro and Shiraz from races at Doomben, confirming they will run in Sydney.  Read more »

Melb Cup stablemates to go separate ways

Thursday 27 November 2014, 2:38pm

Irish trainer Johhny Murtagh has left his two Melbourne Cup runners in Australia but the stablemates will head in different directions in 2015.  Read more »

NZ three-year-old Atmosphere sold to HK

Thursday 27 November 2014, 1:11pm

Three-year-old stayer Atmosphere is heading off to the stables of Hong Kong trainer John Moore following his sale.  Read more »

Stroak ready to find best after trial win

Thursday 27 November 2014, 12:33pm

Trainer Bryan Guy is banking on a decision to keep Stroak away from the spring spotlight to pay a first-up dividend at Doomben.  Read more »

Hopfgarten fit for Recognition assignment

Thursday 27 November 2014, 12:11pm

The Robert Heathcote-trained Hopfgarten will be one of the favourites for the Recognition Stakes after being given a clean bill of health.  Read more »

Equine passport to stop gene doping

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 7:09pm

Racing NSW will introduce an equine biological passport to combat the threat of gene doping in horses.  Read more »

Clenton out to continue roll at Rosehill

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 5:49pm

Promising junior rider Samantha Clenton will get a chance to impress her soon-to-be boss Kris Lees when she rides Terra Amata at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lochlee scores surprise Ipswich victory

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 5:20pm

A long-time stable client and an apprentice trying to make his way have helped trainer Bryan Guy post an Ipswich winner.  Read more »

More benchmarks needed in Sydney: Waller

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 5:04pm

Sydney racing needs to return to the benchmark system if it is to overcome the blight of small field sizes, according to premier trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

New timeslot confirmed for Ballarat Cup

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 4:45pm

The stand-alone Ballarat Cup meeting has been hailed a success with increased attendances and wagering.  Read more »

Waller teams up with NZ racing royalty

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 4:37pm

Chris Waller has celebrated another career-first at Canterbury, training his first winner for esteemed owner and breeder Sir Patrick Hogan.  Read more »

First-time owner celebrates with One More

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 4:31pm

He missed out on a share in Magic Millions winner Unencumbered but small-time owner Craig Ronan is thrilled to snare a city race with One More.  Read more »

Ex-hoop returns to metropolitan spotlight

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 3:58pm

Increasing weight almost forced Nick Ryan from the racing industry but he returns to Moonee Valley as the trainer of Pocket Rockets.  Read more »

60 Seconds with Jamie Walter from Proven Thoroughbreds

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 3:35pm

Having enjoyed immense success in the racing industry, Jamie Walter of Proven Thoroughbreds knows what it takes to make it in the business. This week we were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to pick his brain about what the syndication business is all about and how he has become so successful.  Read more »

Veteran Killen has still got what it takes

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 3:33pm

He is an elder statesman of the jockeys' room but Glen Killen has lost none of his touch after winning on Girls World at Ipswich.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy to defend title in Hong Kong

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 11:58am

Kerrin McEvoy will be taking on some of the world's best when he returns to Hong Kong to ride in an international jockeys' series at Happy Valley.  Read more »

Lady Echelon set to make amends for Melb

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 11:46am

Natalie McCall insists there is more substance to Lady Echelon's Melbourne form than it first appears and the mare can prove it in the Recognition Stakes.  Read more »

Grand National jockey Ryan Mania retires

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 6:59am

Ryan Mania, winner of the 2013 Grand National on Auroras Encore, has announced his retirement at the age of 25.  Read more »

Trainer Lady Herries dies aged 76

Wednesday 26 November 2014, 6:45am

Trainer Lady Herries, who made history when she brought Taufan's Melody to Australia in 1998 to win the Caulfield Cup, has died aged 76.  Read more »