News

Vic jockeys outed for betting on races

Thursday 28 March 2019, 5:10pm

Jockeys Daniel Schmitt and John Robertson have been suspended for betting offences at hearings before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Waratah boosts Queensland team

Thursday 28 March 2019, 5:01pm

The Waratah Thoroughbreds syndicate hopes the success of its horses at barrier trials translates to wins at Doomben.  Read more »

Qld trainers question twilight meetings

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:42pm

Queensland trainers have again expressed concerns about twilight and late night finishes after the Toowoomba meeting.  Read more »

Daysee ready to bloom at Rosehill

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:31pm

After missing the Coolmore Classic, Daysee Doom will chase a consolation prize when she lines up in the Group Two Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Vic apprentice coach heading to Singapore

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:14pm

Former jockey Matt Pumpa is heading to Singapore in a new role to coach the apprentice and claiming riders.  Read more »

Illustrious Lad in order for Dubai tilt

Thursday 28 March 2019, 4:12pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis says Illustrious Lad is a more composed horse ahead of his second appearance at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan.  Read more »

Kiwi mare out to emulate Silent Achiever

Thursday 28 March 2019, 3:43pm

Roger James is no stranger to plundering Sydney's Group One races and is hoping to pull off another training coup with Rondinella in the Tancred Stakes.  Read more »

Odeon building on a possible Brisbane trip

Thursday 28 March 2019, 3:24pm

The Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo fits nicely into the program for Odeon as he builds fitness towards a possible Brisbane trip.  Read more »

Gear change for Seabrook in G1 Vinery

Thursday 28 March 2019, 1:55pm

Trainer Mick Price has taken blinkers off Group One winner Seabrook for her first middle-distance test in the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Albury Cup officially abandoned

Thursday 28 March 2019, 1:45pm

The Listed Albury Cup has been officially abandoned and the club will get a bonus Showcase meeting to compensate.  Read more »

Schweida fishing for another win

Thursday 28 March 2019, 1:09pm

In-form trainer Kelly Schweida is catching plenty of fish on a holiday and he hopes his luck continues with Stella Ombra at Doomben.  Read more »

Service fee increase for Sidestep

Thursday 28 March 2019, 12:16pm

Sidestep, the sire of Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi, has had his service fee increased to $22,000 for next season.  Read more »

Wide draw for Thunder Snow in World Cup

Thursday 28 March 2019, 8:22am

Thunder Snow will again have to overcome a wide draw if he is to successfully defend his crown Dubai World Cup at Meydan.  Read more »

RV Board deny McLean's bid for Weir's base

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 6:43pm

Jarrod McLean's application for the Warrnambool stables of Darren Weir has been knocked back.  Read more »

Family combine to claim a Sandown double

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 6:07pm

Doug Harrison and his nephew Craig Williams have combined to land a race-to-race double with Judge O'Reilly and Search Squad at Sandown.  Read more »

Two Victorian country meetings transferred

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 5:39pm

A burst water main has resulted in Donald taking over the upcoming Ararat meeting with synthetic track works at Ballarat seeing a meeting moved to Bendigo.  Read more »

Patches uses home racetrack to advantage

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 5:15pm

Two-year-old Patches has shown a liking for his home track with an upset win at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Cheap buy to chase big Caulfield pay day

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 4:31pm

A $5500 yearling sale purchase has won on debut and is now being set for the inaugural running of The Showdown at Caulfield.  Read more »

Blue army set to continue Group 1 rampage

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 4:00pm

Promising filly Pohutukawa will bid to join Godolphin's growing list of Group One winners when she tackles the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Yogi chasing 'bonus' win in Tancred Stakes

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 2:24pm

The Group One Tancred Stakes can be more than just a Sydney Cup stepping stone for proven Victorian stayer Yogi.  Read more »

Gollan sticks to winning formula for 2YOs

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:47pm

Trainer Tony Gollan hopes to use a winning formula for two of his first starters who are entered at both Doomben and the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sunlight's baby sister in Bendigo return

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:38pm

Sisstar has recovered from a bruised heel that forced her out of a couple of races and is ready to hit the track again in the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo.  Read more »

Apprentice Murphy close to riding return

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:21pm

Star apprentice Jackson Murphy hopes to resume riding soon as the injury toll among Queensland jockeys continues to rise.  Read more »

False rail extended for Ipswich meeting

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:17pm

The false rail will extend after the winning post to ensure Ipswich's next meeting can go ahead.  Read more »

Avilius headlines Tancred Stakes line-up

Wednesday 27 March 2019, 12:12pm

Godolphin will attempt to add to its Group One haul with Avilius in the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill while a field of 13 will contest the Vinery Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Jockey Grant Cooksley to train in NZ

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 6:12pm

Jockey Grant Cooksley is to begin training in partnership with Bruce Wallace in New Zealand but will continue to ride.  Read more »

Red Cardinal to get G1 chance in Tancred

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 5:48pm

The Kris Lees-trained Red Cardinal will get his chance in the Group One Tancred Stakes on his way to the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Brent Stanley has big team set for Bendigo

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 5:25pm

Sutton Grange trainer Brent Stanley has a strong team heading to Bendigo highlighted by Violate and Red Alto in the Listed Golden Mile.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun to be spelled

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 5:19pm

The Autumn Sun will be sent to the spelling paddock with a decision still pending on his racing future.  Read more »

Nothin' Leica High overdue for another win

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 3:22pm

Nothin' Leica High has proved a model of consistency in his current campaign but has yet to register a win.  Read more »

Ef Troop headlines Queensland trials

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 3:12pm

Top three-year-old Ef Troop has headlined some good trials at Doomben and the Gold Coast by winter carnival hopefuls.  Read more »

Redoute's Choice dies at Arrowfield Stud

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 12:58pm

Champion sire Redoute's Choice has died at Arrowfield Stud aged 22 after suffering mobility issues.  Read more »

Midterm gets 1.5kg Sydney Cup penalty

Monday 25 March 2019, 6:12pm

Imported stayer Midterm has been penalised 1.5kg for the Group One Sydney Cup after his two-length victory in the Group Three Manion Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Girl, 2, critical after Qld track incident

Monday 25 March 2019, 6:02pm

A toddler is in a critical condition after she was hit by a metal gate at a race track north of Brisbane.  Read more »

Ardrossan to begin Sydney campaign

Monday 25 March 2019, 5:57pm

New Zealander Ardrossan will make a delayed start to his Sydney campaign when he runs in the Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Newnham with three hopefuls for G1 Vinery

Monday 25 March 2019, 5:43pm

Trainer Mark Newnham is planning to have three runners in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes for fillies, headlined by Nakeeta Jane.  Read more »

Avilius entered for Group One Tancred

Monday 25 March 2019, 5:36pm

Avilius has been nominated for the Tancred Stakes to be run a week after his maiden Group One win in the Ranvet Stakes.  Read more »

Saccharo on target for Bendigo Guineas

Monday 25 March 2019, 4:46pm

Trainer Archie Alexander is hopeful Saccharo can give the stable a second-straight Bendigo Guineas when he heads to the 1400m-Listed race.  Read more »

Happy Clapper to miss Doncaster Mile

Monday 25 March 2019, 3:23pm

Last year's winner Happy Clapper will not defend his Doncaster Mile and will instead run a week later against Winx in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Martin Talty CEO of Jockeys Association

Monday 25 March 2019, 2:14pm

Martin Talty has been appointed the new chief executive of the Australian Jockeys Association.  Read more »

Madeleine Wishart to ride for Queensland

Monday 25 March 2019, 12:01pm

Maddy Wishart is Queensland's nominated rider for the fourth round of the National Apprentice Challenge to be run at Strathalbyn in South Australia.  Read more »

Noble Boy finally in Country C'ship field

Sunday 24 March 2019, 7:15pm

Long-time favourite Noble Boy has made it to the Country Championship final via his win in the wild card heat at Muswellbrook.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun likely to be spelled

Sunday 24 March 2019, 6:46pm

The Autumn Sun is likely to be spelled with no decision on his racing future until the owners discuss all options including going straight to stud.  Read more »

Adrian Knox next stop for Princess Jenni

Sunday 24 March 2019, 6:16pm

Princess Jenni could potentially be the best horse David Brideoake has trained following her impressive win at The Valley at her fourth race start.  Read more »

First Crush heading to Toowoomba Cup

Sunday 24 March 2019, 6:11pm

It will be a busy two weeks for trainer Chris Munce including gertting his top stayer First Crush ready for the Toowoomba Cup.  Read more »

Bowman to ride Stars Of Carrum in Derby

Sunday 24 March 2019, 5:25pm

Stars Of Carrum will head to the Australian Derby at Randwick after a pleasing fourth in the Mornington Cup and will be ridden by Hugh Bowman.  Read more »

Slipper win boost for Queensland breeding

Sunday 24 March 2019, 5:18pm

The Golden Slipper win of Kiamichi will prove a boon for her sire Sidestep who stands in Queensland.  Read more »

Viddora in top nick for Dubai assignment

Sunday 24 March 2019, 12:57pm

Viddora has settled in well to her new surroundings in Dubai ahead of the Group One Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan on World Cup night.  Read more »

Top mare Tumbler injured, to be retired

Sunday 24 March 2019, 12:21pm

Top Brisbane mare Tumbler is set to be retired after suffering another injury, this time a hairline fracture in a leg.  Read more »

Noel Pascoe made a BRC life member

Sunday 24 March 2019, 9:54am

Noel Pascoe, one of Australia's best known racing photographers, has been made a life member of the Brisbane Racing Club.  Read more »