News

Angel Of Mercy bows out in style in Cup

Saturday 24 May 2014, 2:00pm

Angel Of Mercy, entered for a broodmare sale next week, has added to her value with a Group Three win at Doomben  Read more »

Elusive Runner second but pleases trainer

Saturday 24 May 2014, 1:50pm

Elusive Runner's second place at Randwick has still been a positive sign for trainer John Sargent from a Queensland Derby point of view.  Read more »

Eye Liner Stakes aim for Cape Kidnappers

Saturday 24 May 2014, 1:22pm

Injury-prone sprinter Cape Kidnappers will chase more black-type during the winter carnival after his record-breaking win in the Chief De Beers Handicap.  Read more »

Forgive And Forget to be aimed at spring

Saturday 24 May 2014, 1:01pm

David Hayes says he will aim at the spring with two-year-old Forgive And Forget after the gelding impressed with a debut win at Flemington.  Read more »

Eastern Prince caps huge week for Heinrich

Saturday 24 May 2014, 12:43pm

Eastern Prince has caused a surprise in the Queensland Day Handicap to continue a hot winning streak for trainer Gillian Heinrich.  Read more »

Glory and Cirrus in Longhcamp showdown

Saturday 24 May 2014, 7:53am

Veteran Cirrus des Aigles takes on English star Olympic Glory at Longchamp after defeating champion Treve at his most recent start.  Read more »

Michael Tabor buys bookmaker BetVictor

Saturday 24 May 2014, 7:47am

Prominent racing figure Michael Tabor has acquired ownership of the BetVictor bookmaking firm for an undisclosed sum.  Read more »

Garud on trial for trip to Queensland

Friday 23 May 2014, 6:00pm

The Mike Moroney-trained Garud can clinch a trip to Queensland for the Ipswich Cup with a strong performance at Flemington over 2000m.  Read more »

Possible sabotage at Bathurst horse races

Friday 23 May 2014, 5:38pm

Police have been called to investigate damage to the Bathurst racetrack following reports of sprinklers being turned on and equipment stolen.  Read more »

Cape Kidnappers to bounce back at Doomben

Friday 23 May 2014, 5:08pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida believes Cape Kidnappers can justify punters' faith and bounce back from his last-start defeat.  Read more »

Gear changes for Black Caviar's sister

Friday 23 May 2014, 4:57pm

A last-start failure has prompted gear changes for Black Caviar's half-sister Belle Couture when she races at Flemington.  Read more »

Excess Knowledge makes Australian debut

Friday 23 May 2014, 4:55pm

Imported galloper Excess Knowledge will make his Australian debut at Randwick, earning a favourable comparison with recently retired star.  Read more »

Sandy Tait pays tribute to Guy Walter

Friday 23 May 2014, 4:23pm

Sandy Tait, the owner of Guy Walter's champion horse Tie The Knot, has remembered his trainer and friend who suffered a fatal heart attack.  Read more »

Weight only concern for Shoreham: Hasan

Friday 23 May 2014, 3:49pm

Saab Hasan says Shoreham is peaking for the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington but concedes the gelding's 60kg is a concern.  Read more »

Brisbane Cup incentive for Waller Cup team

Friday 23 May 2014, 3:39pm

Secessio is the most favoured of Chris Waller's five WJ McKell Cup runners as the premier trainer chases a breakthrough win in the race.  Read more »

Page's Queensland Derby vision for Rudy

Friday 23 May 2014, 2:49pm

A video replay of the Rough Habit Plate has trainer Helen Page in a forgiving mood about Rudy's Queensland Derby prospects.  Read more »

Spirit Of Boom to break Doomben duck

Friday 23 May 2014, 2:15pm

Spirit Of Boom's racing career is coming to an end but his trainer Tony Gollan believes he still has a another Group One win in him.  Read more »

Jarvis denied licence extension

Friday 23 May 2014, 11:34am

Veteran trainer Alan Jarvis has been denied an extension of his temporary licence and his son Tim has also been knocked back by the BHA.  Read more »

Kingman declared for Irish 2000 Guineas

Friday 23 May 2014, 9:06am

Kingman will be out to avenge his defeat at Newmarket when he lines up in the Irish 2000 Guineas at The Curragh.  Read more »

Unchain My Heart in potential swan song

Thursday 22 May 2014, 5:09pm

Unchain My Heart is set to be sold at a broodmare sale but will first get the chance to win a second Andrew Ramsden Stakes.  Read more »