News

More Joyous heads Doncaster weights

Monday 4 March 2013, 5:52pm

More Joyous will have to carry a record 59 kilograms to defend her title in the Doncaster Mile, more than Sunline or Cuddle.  Read more »

Former policemen to join Racing NSW

Monday 4 March 2013, 5:46pm

Two former policemen will join Racing NSW's new integrity unit which will shore up the work done by stewards.  Read more »

Newmarket aspirants on trial at Flemington

Monday 4 March 2013, 5:41pm

A preview of several well-fancied Newmarket Handicap entrants in trials at Flemington could help sort out the chances in the big sprint.  Read more »

Flying Snitzel in search of a dry track

Monday 4 March 2013, 5:36pm

The possibility of a wet track in Sydney has sent handy filly Flying Snitzel to Melbourne in search of a solid footing.  Read more »

Alma's Fury steps up to Group One company

Monday 4 March 2013, 5:27pm

Alma's Fury exceeded his trainer's expectations with his most recent win, but it will be no surprise if he steps up to a higher level at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Baster appeals careless riding ban

Monday 4 March 2013, 5:23pm

Stephen Baster has lodged his appeal against a carelss riding ban, but has still lost the Newmarket Hcp ride on Undeniably.  Read more »

All Too Hard's autumn program unclear

Monday 4 March 2013, 4:31pm

Star colt All Too Hard appears to have taken no harm from the cold that cost him a start in the Australian Guineas, but his autumn program is now unclear.  Read more »

Ollie Tait resigns from Breeders board

Monday 4 March 2013, 1:56pm

Darley's chief operating officer Oliver Tait has resigned from the Breeders' Cup board in protest at the continued use of Lasix at the feature meeting.  Read more »

McCain cautious on Aintree changes

Monday 4 March 2013, 8:54am

Trainer Donald McCain says the new Grand National fences are fine in principle but is guarded about their safety claims.  Read more »

O'Brien targets Cheltenham with Shield

Monday 4 March 2013, 8:50am

Champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien is set to have his first runner at the Cheltenham Festival in more than a decade.  Read more »

Waller to have five in Chipping Norton

Sunday 3 March 2013, 5:41pm

Chris Waller will have five runners in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm which kicks off autumn Group One racing in Sydney.  Read more »

Niconoise to run in the Australian Cup

Sunday 3 March 2013, 5:00pm

Niconoise gets the chance to emulate his half-brother Niconero in the Group One Australian Cup on a program where David Hayes will be well-represented.  Read more »

Gai holds upper hand in Golden Slipper

Sunday 3 March 2013, 4:50pm

Fillies have been the benchmark for the youngsters heading to the Golden Slipper and Gai Waterhouse has two of the leading contenders.  Read more »

Better Than Ready on target for Newmarket

Sunday 3 March 2013, 2:57pm

Better Than Ready has travelled safely from Brisbane to Melbourne for his Group One assigment in the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Snitzerland gears up for the autumn

Sunday 3 March 2013, 2:48pm

Golden Slipper runner-up Snitzerland is primed for her return to racing with trainer Gerald Ryan excited about her prospects.  Read more »

Kauto stars at Newbury guest appearance

Sunday 3 March 2013, 10:28am

Retired champion jumper Kauto Star has made an appearance at Newbury to show off his new skills in dressage.  Read more »

Schofield seeks help after suspension

Saturday 2 March 2013, 7:22pm

Leading apprentice Chad Schofield has incurred his eighth suspension this season and is seeking psychological help in a bid to avoid further bans.  Read more »

Red Tracer in close call in Millie Fox

Saturday 2 March 2013, 6:27pm

Red Tracer has kept her perfect heavy track record intact with her defence of the Group Three Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Colgan farewells NZ with fifth Derby

Saturday 2 March 2013, 6:01pm

Jockey Vinny Colgan, who leaves New Zealand for Adelaide in April, won his fifth New Zealand Derby when Habibi beat Fix and Castlzeberg.  Read more »

Launay wins in battle of track specialists

Saturday 2 March 2013, 5:40pm

Launay has improved on his impressive record at Flemington with a narrow win over another track specialist in British General in the Listed TAB Stakes.  Read more »