News

Bring Me The Maid chasing emotional win

Thursday 13 March 2014, 6:19pm

Bring Me The Maid, a filly raced by the late Roy Higgins, is favourite to score a fitting win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Snitzerland shows readiness for Buffering

Thursday 13 March 2014, 5:03pm

A sparkling piece of trackwork from Snitzerland has Gerald Ryan optimistic she can defend her Challenge Stakes title.  Read more »

Roy Higgins farewelled at Flemington

Thursday 13 March 2014, 4:57pm

Racing identities have joined the family of Roy Higgins to give the champion jockey a fitting farewell in a funeral service at Flemington racecourse.  Read more »

Oliver has Point to make in Guineas

Thursday 13 March 2014, 3:58pm

Gai Waterhouse will have three runners in her quest to claim a first success in the Group One Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Zoustar has hurdles to overcome: Waller

Thursday 13 March 2014, 3:46pm

Chris Waller will rely on Zoustar's raw talent as the colt bids to make a winning return in the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Racing Victoria fines owner for deceit

Thursday 13 March 2014, 3:11pm

A racehorse owner has been fined after pleading guilty to two charges relating to his failure to disclose a criminal conviction.  Read more »

Gold Coast test for Londehero

Thursday 13 March 2014, 2:58pm

Trainer Matthew Dunn says Londehero has to prove himself against more experienced opponents at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Guy backs Polynikes for Gold Coast riches

Thursday 13 March 2014, 2:36pm

Trainer Bryan Guy will give debutant Polynikes a shot at a lucrative race after he impressed in a recent barrier trial.  Read more »

Laurie lamenting rails draw for Tigerland

Thursday 13 March 2014, 2:08pm

Trainer Matt Laurie is confident Tigerland has the talent to make his presence felt in the Bendigo Golden Mile but admits the inside barrier is a concern.  Read more »

Mourners gather for funeral of top jockey

Thursday 13 March 2014, 12:36pm

Many of Australian racing's biggest names are preparing to farewell champion jockey Roy Higgins at a funeral service at Flemington.  Read more »

Guide to the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Thursday 13 March 2014, 10:40am

A guide to the runners in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.  Read more »

Cooper breaks leg for second time

Thursday 13 March 2014, 7:14am

Jockey Bryan Cooper has broken his leg for the second time in less that 12 months in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Sire de Grugy claims popular win

Thursday 13 March 2014, 7:08am

Sire de Grugy, a horse bought as a surprise birthday present, has given his owner one of the biggest prizes at Cheltnham, the Queen Mother Chase.  Read more »

Turf legends set to pay tribute to Higgins

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:57pm

Roy Higgins will be farewelled in a public funeral service at Flemington with past and present jockeys among those paying tribute.  Read more »

Nothing bullish about Havana's victory

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:37pm

Racing as a gelding for the first time, the Paul Messara-trained Havana has shown a glimpse of his potential with a Canterbury win.  Read more »

Valuable colt set to make debut at Bendigo

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:32pm

Trainer David Hayes is leaning towards a race at Bendigo for the debut of two-year-old Wilderness.  Read more »

Formlines converge in G1 Randwick Guineas

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 5:25pm

John O'Shea is banking on Savvy Nature to repel the interstate and New Zealand three-year-olds in the Group One Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Golden Slipper bid firming for Alpha Miss

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 4:59pm

Alpha Miss' trainer Gary Nickson says he's almost certain the filly will run in the Golden Slipper despite her owners having to pay a late entry fee.   Read more »

Macho Valentino win helps Gill rebuild

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 4:40pm

Barry Gill, whose wife Desiree died in a Queensland race fall last year, has trained Macho Valentino to win at Doomben.  Read more »

Three-year-olds set for Group One rematch

Wednesday 12 March 2014, 3:37pm

Zoustar has opened favourite for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick but another three-year-old looms as his biggest threat.  Read more »