News

Jack Be Quick on back-up from unlucky run

Friday 21 March 2014, 1:53pm

Jack Be Quick has recovered so well from an unlucky run, trainer Kevin Kemp will send him round at Eagle Farm on a seven-day back-up.  Read more »

Family flies to Nathan Berry in Singapore

Friday 21 March 2014, 9:47am

Jockeys Tommy Berry and Glyn Schofield have flown to Singapore to be with their brother and son-in-law Nathan Berry who is battling illness.  Read more »

Philip Fenton hearing adjourned again

Friday 21 March 2014, 8:28am

It will be another several weeks before an Irish court hears charges against trainer Philip Fenton relating to the possession of steroids.  Read more »

Fort Sumter lumps big weight to city win

Thursday 20 March 2014, 6:12pm

Country-trained galloper Fort Sumter has defied a big weight to score a deserved victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Suspension to cost Cassidy Slipper ride

Thursday 20 March 2014, 5:56pm

Jockey Jim Cassidy has been given a three-meeting ban out of Warwick Farm to go with a midweek suspension incurred at Newcastle.  Read more »

Scott cautious about Stratcombe's comeback

Thursday 20 March 2014, 5:12pm

Trainer Brett Scott hopes Stratcombe can make a strong return to racing from a lung infection when he resumes at Sandown.  Read more »

White Sage injured, out of Coolmore

Thursday 20 March 2014, 4:25pm

Trainer John O'Shea has lost another autumn carnival hopeful with White Sage breaking down in her final piece of work before the Coolmore Classic.   Read more »

Ranvet a formidable test for Waller's team

Thursday 20 March 2014, 4:01pm

Weight of numbers usually work out for Chris Waller but it might not be the case for his three runners in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.   Read more »

Sydney out, Brisbane in for Poste Restante

Thursday 20 March 2014, 3:31pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster has abandoned Sydney autumn carnival plans for Poste Restante but expects the mare to race well at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Bachman adds to Ryan's juvenile haul

Thursday 20 March 2014, 3:23pm

The Group One Champagne Stakes has firmed as an autumn option for Bachman following a breakthrough win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Demi as good as ever for Coolmore: Conners

Thursday 20 March 2014, 2:45pm

Dear Demi's rating as one of Australia's best racemares shouldn't be forgotten when assessing the Coolmore Classic, trainer Clarry Conners says.  Read more »

Valley specialist in Group One bid

Thursday 20 March 2014, 2:19pm

A strong Moonee Valley record in lesser grade has prompted trainer Robbie Griffiths to give It Is Written his chance in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Tony Vasil fined over poolside scuffle

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:54pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has been fined over a confrontation with a stablehand from a rival Caulfield yard.  Read more »

Newitt keeping faith in Samaready

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:44pm

Jockey Craig Newitt is hoping Samaready can deliver a belated reward for his loyalty when she runs in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Bad-tempered pair chasing Valley victories

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:16pm

Suavito and You're So Good are a handful at home but Nigel Blackiston has them primed for their respective Moonee Valley assignments.  Read more »

Apprentice bags strong book at Eagle Farm

Thursday 20 March 2014, 12:52pm

Up-and-coming apprentice Travis Wolfgram is hoping to capitalise on a strong books of rides at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

McDonald redeems himself with Hawkes team

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:42pm

Jockey James McDonald has made up for a city defeat on Mecir to partner the sprinter to victory in the Group Three Newmarket Handicap at Newcastle.  Read more »

Illness rules Nathan Berry out of Slipper

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:18pm

Jockey Nathan Berry faces an extended stay in a Singapore hospital due to viral encephalitis and will miss the Golden Slipper mount on Unencumbered.  Read more »

Michael Cahill suspended at Doomben

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:15pm

Leading jockey Michael Cahill will miss seven meetings after being suspended for careless riding at Doomben.  Read more »

Go The Knuckle faces tough task at Sandown

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:06pm

Robert Smerdon has revised his opinion on the chances of Go The Knuckle at Sandown after a quality field accepted for the City of Greater Dandenong Stakes.  Read more »