News

NSW stewards open cobalt probe

Friday 30 May 2014, 3:50pm

Racing NSW stewards have banned Darren Smith-trained horses from racing after detecting elevated levels of cobalt in runners from the Newcastle yard.  Read more »

Cully chasing jumps wins in two countries

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:42pm

A busy few days for jumps jockey Richard Cully starts at Sandown where he will ride leading chances in the Australian Hurdle and Australian Steeplechase.  Read more »

Munce to test Belltone for Stradbroke

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:31pm

Chris Munce and Belltone are back together for the QTC Cup with the Stradbroke Handicap in their sights.  Read more »

Belle Couture injured in Flemington flop

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:29pm

Black Caviar's little sister Belle Couture will need more than two months to recover from a muscle tear sustained last Saturday at Flemington.  Read more »

Waller stalwarts in same race at Rosehill

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:26pm

Some of the most faithful servants of the Chris Waller stable will run against each other in the Octagonal Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darwin hopes for Post D'France

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:11pm

Trainer Stephen Brown could aim smart galloper Post D'France at the Darwin Cup if he performs well early in a campaign that starts at Sandown.  Read more »

McMahon reunited with Le Val in Guineas

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:11pm

Jockey Ric McMahon will be reunited with Le Val in the Queensland Guineas as the three-year-old continues his comeback from injury.  Read more »

Grand Syndicates filly Khutulun to contest the QLD Oaks

Friday 30 May 2014, 10:49am

Caufield trainer Luke ­Oliver was not too upset when Khutulun, his first Group 1 runner, drew barrier 22 for ­tomorrow’s Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

California Chrome gets a look at Belmont

Friday 30 May 2014, 8:54am

California Chrome is thriving at Belmont ahead of his bid to become just the 12th horse to win the US Triple Crown.  Read more »

Brown Panther wins another Group race

Friday 30 May 2014, 6:19am

Brown Panther has continued his winning form at Sandown ahead of a tilt at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and a second trip to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Christian Reith granted HK licence

Thursday 29 May 2014, 6:25pm

Jockey Christian Reith will ride at Rosehill this weekend before heading to Hong Kong for the rest of their racing season.  Read more »

Lady Lakshmi poised for Sandown success

Thursday 29 May 2014, 4:49pm

Stephen Theodore is confident well-travelled filly Lady Lakshmi can build on her three recent stakes placings with a city victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Any rain to clear Lady Melksham plans

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:50pm

Trainer Andrew Dillon wants rain to fall in either Adelaide or Melbourne to help him get a guide on Lady Melksham's progress.  Read more »

Former jockey Jim Standfield dies

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:32pm

Jim Standfield, the winner of three Brisbane jockeys' premierships before injury ended his career, has died aged 85.  Read more »

Queenslander set for Mega Sydney showing

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:28pm

Trainer Steele Ryan is banking on a rise in distance to unlock the potential of two-year-old Mega D'Oro at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jumps jockey Hamblin suspended over bets

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:28pm

Jumps jockey Paul Hamblin will miss the remainder of the 2014 Australian jumps racing season after being suspended for betting on thoroughbred races.  Read more »

Karakatsanis looking to the future

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:21pm

Con Karakatsanis has emerged from the toughest period of his life with a fresh attitude and the desire to successfully rebuild his training career.  Read more »

Gollan hoping for Group One Tornado

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:20pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is looking for Tornado Miss to give him his second Group One win of the Brisbane carnival in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Maher wants rain for Victorian stayer

Thursday 29 May 2014, 2:53pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher is confident Mr O'Ceirin can counce back to winning form at Eagle Farm, provided the track isn't too hard.  Read more »

Ryan chasing Australian Hurdle hat-trick

Thursday 29 May 2014, 2:37pm

Jockey Tom Ryan says the compressed weight scale is the biggest threat to his chances of completing an Australian Hurdle hat-trick on Thubiaan.  Read more »