News

Bid to open up wagering in Queensland

Monday 20 January 2014, 5:30pm

Racing Queensland has called for expressions of interest from wagering operators as the exclusive deal with Tattsbet comes to an end.  Read more »

Australian Derby hopes for Gamblin' Guru

Monday 20 January 2014, 5:18pm

Adelaide trainer Leon Macdonald is hoping to claim a second Australian Derby with Gamblin' Guru, a close relation to his first, Gold Guru.  Read more »

Sea Lord aims for second Australia Stakes

Monday 20 January 2014, 5:16pm

The Stephen Brown-trained Sea Lord will be chasing his first win in 12 months when he aims for back-to-back Australia Stakes victories at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

All going to plan for Rubick

Monday 20 January 2014, 3:57pm

Gerald Ryan expects Rubick to justify his high opinion when he makes his much-anticipated debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Recite could run in the Australian Guineas

Monday 20 January 2014, 1:59pm

The Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington is a target for the John Bary-trained Recite, winner of the Levin Classic in New Zealand.  Read more »

Paul King, Richard Bensley on injured list

Sunday 19 January 2014, 6:20pm

Jockeys Paul King and Richard Bensley have joined Peter Robl and Kathy O'Hara on the injured list after falls at Kembla Grange and Albury.  Read more »

Wise Dan named US Horse of the Year

Sunday 19 January 2014, 5:10pm

American star Wise Dan has become the sixth horse to be named United States Horse of the Year in two consecutive years.  Read more »

Shamus Award up and running

Sunday 19 January 2014, 4:39pm

Cox Plate winner Shamus Award and Group One winning stablemate Shamexpress are back in business for the autumn features.  Read more »

Geoff Goold making his mark

Sunday 19 January 2014, 3:58pm

Mature-aged Queensland apprentice Geoff Goold left a career as an agricultural scientist for a life in the saddle.  Read more »

Guineas and Diamond in Snowden's sights

Sunday 19 January 2014, 3:50pm

As Paul Snowden approaches his final carnival as Darley's Melbourne foreman, he hopes for Group One success in the Blue Diamond and Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Brigantin to run in Australia Day Cup

Sunday 19 January 2014, 3:28pm

Former French horse Brigantin is scheduled to step up to 2400m in the Australia Day Cup before a possible return to Victoria for the Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Appearance preparing for comeback

Sunday 19 January 2014, 1:41pm

Triple Group One winner Appearance is forward in her preparation and will trial at Hawkesbury with the Expressway Stakes her likely first assignment.  Read more »

Sire De Grugy wins Clarence House Chase

Sunday 19 January 2014, 7:54am

Sire De Grugy has lived up to expectations with an easy win in the Clarence House Chase and will now head to the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Doubles to trainers and jockeys

Saturday 18 January 2014, 7:35pm

A Darren Weir double at Flemington has stretched his lead in the Victorian trainers metropolitan premiership to seven over Peter Moody.  Read more »

Group One double for Du Plessis in NZ

Saturday 18 January 2014, 6:31pm

Mark Du Plessis has ridden two Group One winners at the Trentham summer carnival with Hawke's Bay horses both sired by Darci Brahma.  Read more »

General Truce takes out Kensington Stakes

Saturday 18 January 2014, 6:14pm

General Truce has won the Listed Kensington Stakes and trainer Ricky Maund will now look to give the sprinter his chance in the Group One Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Jacquinot Bay back on winners' list

Saturday 18 January 2014, 5:31pm

Jacquinot Bay has returned to the winners' list at Randwick but his trainer Guy Walter is not aiming too high and will let the horse feel his way.  Read more »

Terms Of Trade lands plunge at Doomben

Saturday 18 January 2014, 5:03pm

Terms Of Trade has landed a decent betting plunge with an impressive victory at Doomben.  Read more »

Eraset defeats favourites at Flemington

Saturday 18 January 2014, 4:30pm

The Danny O'Brien-trained Eraset has ended a long drought from the winner's circle with victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Peggy Jean wears down Boomwaa in Classic

Saturday 18 January 2014, 4:15pm

Peggy Jean has worn down Group Three winner Boomwaa to win the rich Inglis Classic at Randwick.  Read more »