News

Rod Quinn joins Racing NSW team as mentor

Thursday 27 February 2014, 4:22pm

Racing NSW has added to its depth of mentors for apprentice jockeys with the appointment of Rod Quinn.  Read more »

Waller wary of Junoob form for Listed Cup

Thursday 27 February 2014, 4:12pm

Bookmakers have installed Junoob an odds-on favourite but Chris Waller needs convincing the horse can make the transition to stakes grade.  Read more »

More Radiant out to confirm Slipper move

Thursday 27 February 2014, 3:24pm

More Radiant impressed in a barrier trial against Earthquake and has been a Golden Slipper firmer before her racetrack debut at Flemington.  Read more »

Spring form points to Law in Slipper: Gai

Thursday 27 February 2014, 3:19pm

Gai Waterhouse says horses who figured in early-season races will again rise to prominence heading towards the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Logan seeks Derby tonic after losing star

Thursday 27 February 2014, 3:18pm

Donna Logan hopes NZ Derby hopes Rising Romance and Stand Your Ground can lift her stable after losing Auckland Cup hope Mosquito.  Read more »

Autumn plans open for Savvy Nature: O'Shea

Thursday 27 February 2014, 2:05pm

John O'Shea is yet to lock in an autumn carnival target for Savvy Nature but believes he can figure strongly during The Championships.  Read more »

Harrison on verge of outriding metro claim

Thursday 27 February 2014, 12:27pm

Apprentice Tegan Harrison has a full book of Eagle Farm rides as she edges closer towards outriding her metropolitan allowance.  Read more »

Nations to face off for Prestbury Cup

Thursday 27 February 2014, 9:37am

Ireland and Britain will compete for the Prestbury Cup at the Cheltenham Festival to celebrate the rivalry between the two nations.  Read more »

Fiorente continues Australian Cup build-up

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 6:03pm

Gai Waterhouse will cast her expert eye over Fiorente when he continues his Australian Cup build-up with a track gallop.  Read more »

Team Hawkes continue good form at Randwick

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 5:44pm

Michael Hawkes took three horses to Randwick for the midweek meeting and came away with training honours after they all won.  Read more »

Epingle dominant in Launceston Cup victory

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 5:41pm

The Mick Kent-trained Epingle has become the first horse in a decade to win the Launceston Cup after winning the Hobart Cup in the same year.  Read more »

Awesome Rock to head to VRC Sires' Produce

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 5:31pm

Victory at his second start has earned Awesome Rock a tilt at Group Two company in the VRC Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Qld stewards open inquiry into Browne ride

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 5:27pm

Stewards have adjourned an inquiry into the riding tactics employed by leading rider Damian Browne on Kingtantes at Eagle Farm  Read more »

Queen's horse set to relish distance rise

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 5:12pm

Stepping up to a suitable distance for the first time in Australia, Carlton House is expected to improve markedly when he races at Rosehill  Read more »

Admiral wins Gold Sovereign at Launceston

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 4:46pm

The Barry Campbell-trained two-year-old Admiral has made it four wins from five starts with victory in the Listed Gold Sovereign Stakes at Launceston.  Read more »

Tetsuko earns Sweet Embrace Stakes start

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 4:27pm

A Golden Slipper start has been ruled out for Rubick but barn mate Tetsuko has moved a step closer to qualifying for the race with a professional win.  Read more »

Sad passing of Vale Damian Murphy

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 3:40pm

It is with deepest sadness that the owners of Rockmount, Jill and Geoff announce the passing of their friend and manager Damian Murphy.  Read more »

Shamus Award on target for G1 Aust Guineas

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 3:34pm

Craig Williams is thrilled with the progress of Shamus Award heading into the Australian Guineas as the colt attempts to add to his Cox Plate victory.  Read more »

Whatawaltz delivers after run of bad luck

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 3:23pm

Former Sydney galloper Whatawaltz has posted a belated maiden win with an easy victory at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Shinn, Walter quizzed over Zanbagh's run

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 1:58pm

Jockey Blake Shinn and trainer Guy Walter have been questioned by stewards about the first-up effort of Zanbagh.  Read more »