News

Tasmanian farmer looking for Cup upset

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:19pm

Raechorse trainer and farmer Walter McShane has given Tasmania rare representation in the Sydney Cup with the outsider Norsqui.  Read more »

McLean assault sentence reduced on appeal

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:10pm

Jockey Nikita McLean has had her five-month suspension for assaulting her sister Jackie Beriman reduced on appeal.  Read more »

Sires' sacrifice worth it for Criterion

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:03pm

Trainer David Payne has no regrets about missing the Sires' Produce Stakes with Criterion to concentrate on the Champagne Stakes.  Read more »

Waller escapes penalty over positive swabs

Friday 26 April 2013, 4:02pm

Trainer Chris Waller has escaped penalty over positive swabs from contaminated feed, with stewards slamming the company which produced it.  Read more »

All Too Hard in battle for top billing

Friday 26 April 2013, 3:37pm

The top spot in Australasian racing previously occupied by Black Caviar will be fought over by her brother All Too Hard and NZ colt It's A Dundeel at Randwick.  Read more »

Tremec to confirm staying prowess in Cup

Friday 26 April 2013, 3:20pm

The financial woes of his boss haven't been a factor for Patinack Farm trainer John Thompson as he chases Sydney Cup success with Tremec.  Read more »

Zurella to stake spring claim in QE Stakes

Friday 26 April 2013, 3:15pm

Shaune Ritchie knows Zurella's Group One breakthrough is unlikely in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes but he hopes she can acquit herself well.  Read more »

McEvoy to give Parr insight into Albrecht

Friday 26 April 2013, 2:57pm

Albrecht couldn't cut it as a miler during the autumn in Melbourne and will return to sprinting in the Victory Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Rodd to make most of It's A Dundeel ride

Friday 26 April 2013, 2:35pm

A pick-up ride on rising star It's A Dundeel has Michael Rodd well placed to end the Sydney autumn with a Group One win for the second year in a row.  Read more »

Mirsaale passes English Derby Trial test

Friday 26 April 2013, 11:03am

A place in the English Derby awaits Mirsaale after the colt won an importan lead-up race at Epsom.  Read more »

Godolphin trainer cops eight-year ban

Friday 26 April 2013, 12:33am

Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has been banned for eight years for his role in a horse racing doping scandal that has rocked Britain.  Read more »

Williams stars with four Flemington wins

Thursday 25 April 2013, 6:28pm

Craig Williams played a starring role on VRC St Leger day at Flemington with four winners, including the feature on Hippopus.  Read more »

Key gear changes for wayward Kingdoms

Thursday 25 April 2013, 5:37pm

John O'Shea will saddle up two runners in the Frank Packer Plate at Randwick headed by Australian Derby placegetter Kingdoms.  Read more »

Reliable Man takes step towards big spring

Thursday 25 April 2013, 5:10pm

Chris Waller believes Reliable Man will get his chance to shine in the spring but he hasn't lost all hope the import could spring a surprise at Randwick.  Read more »

Randwick return for Fiorente

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:57pm

A sharp trackwork gallop by Melbourne Cup placegetter Fiorente has jockey Tommy Berry confident the import can be competitive in the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Hayes colt ready to rock in Champagne

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:54pm

David Hayes is hoping Fast 'N' Rocking can breakthrough in the Group One Champagne Stakes and stamp himself as a spring carnival contender.  Read more »

Snowden backs Paximadia for Brisbane

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:38pm

Juvenile Paximadia has booked his spot on Peter Snowden's Brisbane winter carnival team with an impressive debut victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Patience to pay off for Team Hawkes

Thursday 25 April 2013, 4:32pm

The Hawkes training partnership will be out to end the autumn carnival on a high note with strong chances in two of the four Group One races at Randwick.  Read more »

Stamina test for It's On The Pocket

Thursday 25 April 2013, 3:11pm

Champion jockey Chris Munce has given his seal of approval for It's On The Pocket to attempt 1600 metres for the first time in the Gunsynd Classic.  Read more »

Tigerland looking for city breakthrough

Thursday 25 April 2013, 3:03pm

Tigerland is looking to bring his strong provincial form to town when he attempts to make it five-from-six in the Thomas Sabo Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »