News

Futurity result crucial to Guineas plans

Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:53pm

The Futurity Stakes performance of All Too Hard is set to have a major impact on the Australian Guineas with the star colt slated to run in both races.  Read more »

Walter to up the ante for autumn carnival

Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:25pm

A trio of Group One winners headline trainer Guy Walter's Warwick Farm team but there will be plenty of interest in a stablemate with lesser credentials.  Read more »

Woorim ready despite midweek flight drama

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:50pm

Woorim is aiming for back-to-back wins in the Oakleigh Plate but his title defence was nearly grounded by transport difficulties.  Read more »

Brasch in Ideal Position for Farm sprint

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:30pm

Mudgee-based trainer Jeff Brasch has his sprinter Ideal Position ready for a return to city racing in the Southern Cross Stakes.  Read more »

Rawiller super keen ahead of Farm return

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:23pm

Some promising rides and the chance to gallop star colt Pierro has top jockey Nash Rawiller buoyant about his return to racing at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Moody upbeat despite Diamond scratching

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:11pm

Peter Moody's chances of adding another Blue Diamond to his record took a blow with an injury to Thermal Current but he says he still has three live chances.  Read more »

Shamal Wind at peak for target race

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:57pm

All the pieces have fallen into place for Shamal Wind in the lead-up to her open company debut in the Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Better weather a boost for Funtantes

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:26pm

Improving weather and track conditions are a positive sign for the racing pattern of Funtantes, according to trainer Robert Heathcote.  Read more »

Potential the key to Subiaso Classic hopes

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:15pm

A questionable theory and an improving horse support the prospects of emerging young stayer Subiaso in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Thermal Current out of the Blue Diamond

Thursday 21 February 2013, 12:48pm

Thermal Current has become the latest Blue Diamond Stakes casualty with his withdrawal leaving a field of 14 for the $1 million two-year-old race.  Read more »

National Hunt disappointment for O'Brien

Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:46am

Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien has saddled up his first two runners under National Hunt rules in more than eight years - without success.  Read more »

Davies has Quirindi features in his sights

Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:31am

Trainer Leon Davies will be out to repeat his 2011 haul when he saddles up two strong feature race chances at the Quirindi Cup meeting.  Read more »

Hayes resurgence continues at Sandown

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:53pm

The reinstatement of the Hayes name among Australia's leading trainers is well underway with another winner at Sandown.  Read more »

Hayes fancies his Blue Diamond outsiders

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:47pm

Trainer David Hayes has the best record of any Blue Diamond trainer and he believes he can improve on it at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jumping career awaits Mein Schadenfreude

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:49pm

Robert Heathcote believes Mein Schadenfreude can make the grade as a hurdler after his breakthrough win at Doomben.  Read more »

Pierro poised for special Farm gallop

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:19pm

Crack colt Pierro will have an exhibition gallop between races at Warwick Farm as trainer Gai Waterhouse finalises preparations for his return.  Read more »

Lane to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 3:12pm

Former champion apprentice Geoff Lane, a golden boy of Australian racing in the 1950s, is to be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame  Read more »

Shinn excited about return to the saddle

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:56pm

Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Blake Shinn returns to race riding this week and he is looking forward to making an immediate impact.  Read more »

Emotion surrounds Monton's Apollo return

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:42pm

There will be mixed emotions for connections of proven stakes performer Monton when he returns in the Apollo Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Ortensia, Woorim in Plate comebacks

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:39pm

A field of 14 has been declared for the Group One Oakleigh Plate with top sprinters Ortensia and Woorim set to resume in the famous Caulfield sprint.  Read more »