News
Slade Power to miss Haydock Sprint
London
Friday 22 August 2014, 9:13am
Diamond Jubilee winner Slade Power is likely to head to Melbourne for the VRC Sprint without another start in England. Read more »
600 wins for Prime Thoroughbreds
Friday 22 August 2014, 8:58am
It was certainly a big day on Wednesday when The Deestructor won at Eagle Farm and Awasita won at Sandown. It was particularly significant as The Deestructor’s win was the 600th by a horse syndicated by me. Read more »
Jockey Jamie Spencer announces retirement
London
Friday 22 August 2014, 8:53am
Jockey Jamie Spencer has announced his retirement at the age of 34 and he will take up a position with Qatar Racing. Read more »
Racing mourns trainer Erwin Takacs
Sydney
Thursday 21 August 2014, 6:18pm
Trainer Erwin Takacs has died, seven months after he is thought to have been struck in the head by a horse. Read more »
Valley return unclear for import St Jean
Melbourne
Thursday 21 August 2014, 5:31pm
Aaron Purcell is hoping second reserve St Jean can gain a start at Moonee Valley and begin a campaign aimed at the Cups. Read more »
Mr Chard wins as La Amistad impresses
Sydney
Thursday 21 August 2014, 5:06pm
Mr Chard, a $6 chance, has held off Tougher Than Ever and Makybe Diva's three-quarter sister La Amistad to win the Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury. Read more »
Our Voodoo Prince still on trial: Waller
Sydney
Thursday 21 August 2014, 3:54pm
Our Voodoo Prince, one of the early fancies for the Caulfield Cup, is yet to convince Chris Waller he is a genuine contender for the spring features. Read more »
Harrison, Williams team up with Tudor
Melbourne
Thursday 21 August 2014, 3:41pm
Doug Harrison believes Tudor has the talent to be a contender in the McKenzie Stakes and has secured his nephew Craig Williams for the ride. Read more »
Harvey calls time on Nathan Tinkler debt
Sydney
Thursday 21 August 2014, 2:58pm
Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm will be sold off, ending the former mining baron's often tempestuous relationship with Australian thoroughbred racing. Read more »
Traveston Girl stars at Brisbane trials
Brisbane
Thursday 21 August 2014, 2:27pm
Queensland filly Traveston Girl is set to campaign exclusively in Melbourne this spring where the Thousand Guineas is her ultimate goal. Read more »
Angelic Light set for Valley return
Melbourne
Thursday 21 August 2014, 2:18pm
Angelic Light returns from injury in the Carlyon Stakes, a race trainer Robbie Griffiths hopes to use as a stepping stone to the major sprints. Read more »
Trainer sets distance test for Darci
Brisbane
Thursday 21 August 2014, 1:43pm
Former Sydney horse Darci Be Good will face a distance test at Doomben as he looks to reignite his career in Brisbane. Read more »
McEvoy out to make Royal impression
Sydney
Thursday 21 August 2014, 1:03pm
Kerrin McEvoy has a plum book of rides at the Warwick Stakes meeting headed by Royal Descent for Chris Waller in the feature race. Read more »
Falino on trial for Sydney trip at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 21 August 2014, 11:29am
Darren Bell will consider an interstate trip for Falino if the horse can produce a repeat of his last-start performance at Doomben. Read more »
Gordon Lord Byron to return at the Curragh
London
Thursday 21 August 2014, 9:03am
Trainer Tom Hogan has decided to keep Gordon Lord Byron at home in Ireland for his return from injury. Read more »
Australia wins Juddmonte for O'Briens
York
Thursday 21 August 2014, 8:58am
Odds-on favourite Australia has added the Juddmonte International to English and Irish Derby victories. Read more »
Dwayne Dunn in winning treble at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 August 2014, 5:43pm
Dwayne Dunn has captured a winning treble at Sandown as the Group One-winning jockey prepares to ramp up his riding workload for the spring. Read more »
You Did What lands last race at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 20 August 2014, 5:37pm
Almost 150 years of racing on the Eagle Farm course proper has ended with the Caloundra-trained You Did What winning the Farewell Handicap. Read more »
Carnival contenders unveiled at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 20 August 2014, 5:07pm
Anthony Cummings and his trainer son James each produced winners at Canterbury capable of mixing it in better company during the spring carnival. Read more »
Zahra expects Villa Verde to fire fresh
Melbourne
Wednesday 20 August 2014, 4:46pm
Mark Zahra is happy to get the chance on classy mare Villa Verde in the Carlyon Stakes and says the mare is spot on for her first-up assignment. Read more »