News

It's On The Pocket at carnival crossroads

Thursday 11 April 2013, 2:54pm

It's On The Pocket is undefeated since being gelded as trainer Lindsay Gough puts his carnival credentials to the test in the Brisbane Racing Club Plate.  Read more »

Ryan to figure despite Snitzerland absence

Thursday 11 April 2013, 1:45pm

His top-class filly Snitzerland might be missing from the Derby day support card but Gerald Ryan still has high hopes for a result with a solid team.  Read more »

Safeguard ready for belated autumn return

Thursday 11 April 2013, 1:34pm

A Golden Slipper preparation had to be abandoned with Safeguard after a minor setback but he'll be out to make amends in the Kindergarten Stakes.  Read more »

Wellington connection chasing Orange Cup

Thursday 11 April 2013, 11:36am

Lifelong friends Matthew Cahill and Garry McCarney will join forces to chase successive country Cups wins with Fox Solid in the Orange Gold Cup.  Read more »

Dunlop to welcome Snow Fairy back

Thursday 11 April 2013, 9:10am

Multiple Group One winner Snow Fairy is making steady progress towards a retrun to the racetrack.  Read more »

McDonald suspended over whip infringement

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 6:30pm

Leading jockey James McDonald has fallen foul of stewards for breaching several whip rules which has resulted in a one-week ban.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse licensed to train jumpers

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:44pm

The Nemesis will be Gai Waterhouse's first runner over hurdles with the ground-breaking trainer earning her jumps licence.  Read more »

Sydney base on the cards for McEvoy

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:40pm

Respected horseman Tony McEvoy could be a more frequent sight at Sydney racetracks after hinting at his plans to set-up a local training base.  Read more »

Katelyn Mallyon in Sandown birthday win

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:30pm

Apprentice Katelyn Mallyon celebrated her 19th birthday with a winner at Sandown in her first ride for prominent trainer Mick Price.  Read more »

Caviar presence overshadows Derby hot-pot

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:23pm

It's not often an odds-on favourite for a blue-riband Classic has to give up top billing on a race day but that will be the case for It's A Dundeel.  Read more »

Chris Munce back in action at Eagle Farm

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:03pm

Chris Munce admitted to nerves before making his long-awaited comeback to riding at Eagle Farm after being sidelined for four months with throat cancer.  Read more »

Slipper winner in top shape for Randwick

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:54pm

Despite a call-up to ride in Hong Kong, Tommy Berry's focus is firmly on adding to his Sydney carnival haul.  Read more »

Black Caviar, Hay List poised for TJ clash

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:33pm

Hay List has played bridesmaid to Black Caviar four times and that is again likely to be a best-case scenario for the high-class sprinter at Randwick.  Read more »

Hard Stride chasing breakthrough win

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:09pm

Co-trainer Simon Zahra believes Hard Stride is placed to breakthrough at Flemington as long as the colt hasn't already come to the end of his campaign.  Read more »

Horse trading can be a risky business

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 3:50pm

The risks of buying thoroughbred yearlings are well known, but some are also well concealed.  Read more »

Fastnet Rock colt knocked down for $4m

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 3:08pm

A colt by Fastnet Rock has topped day two of the Australian Easter Yearling Sale, purchased by Dubai businessman Nasser Lootah for $4 million.  Read more »

Another yearling sells for seven figures

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 12:08pm

A fifth yearling to top the million-dollar mark has been sold at the Australian Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney.  Read more »

Derby hero Camelot on course for comeback

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 11:35am

A start in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes during Royal Ascot is among the early-season targets for two-time Derby winner Camelot.  Read more »

Caviar stops the rain ahead of NSW return

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 11:06am

Black Caviar looks like maintaining a reputation for changing the weather as well as keeping her winning record intact when she runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Cirrus not certain for Coronation

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 10:39am

Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe is taking a cautious approach with star galloper Cirrus Des Aigles as he prepares for a comeback to racing.  Read more »