News
Flying Award kicks off Guineas campaign
Melbourne
Friday 21 August 2020, 9:30am
Danny O'Brien is set to make a big impact over the carnival and Flying Award is one of three horses he has at Moonee Valley set for spring riches. Read more »
Waller lands another Mile with Savacool
Sydney
Thursday 20 August 2020, 5:08pm
Jockey Tommy Berry has continued his sensational vein of form, producing Savacool with a barnstorming run to claim the Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury. Read more »
Everest contender poised to trial at Farm
Sydney
Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:44pm
Fresh from booking his place in The Everest, Adelaide sprinter Gytrash will be the star attraction at the Warwick Farm barrier trials. Read more »
Thompson's spring dream team taking shape
Sydney
Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:33pm
Trainer John Thompson is assembling a strong team for the Sydney carnival headed by Dreamforce, who will resume in a glorious edition of the Winx Stakes. Read more »
Hickmott's stars thriving at Mount Macedon
Melbourne
Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:07pm
Trainer Rob Hickmott has returned to the Mount Macedon property from which he prepared two Melbourne Cup winners for leviathan owner Lloyd Williams. Read more »
Parr back on course after illness scare
Sydney
Thursday 20 August 2020, 1:42pm
Struck down by a rare disorder earlier this year, jockey Josh Parr is thankful to be back to full strength as he prepares for his return to Sydney racing. Read more »
Forster weighs up jockey options for filly
Brisbane
Thursday 20 August 2020, 1:32pm
A rib injury to Taylor Marshall has forced trainer Desleigh Forster to seek a replacement rider for talented filly Eelloh at Doomben. Read more »
Jungle's wet track edge back at Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 20 August 2020, 11:21am
Although ten-year-old sprinter Jungle Edge is yet to win at Moonee Valley, his trainer Mick Bell says a wet track can turn that around in the Carlyon Stakes. Read more »
Winter find set to Show up in stakes test
Sydney
Thursday 20 August 2020, 11:06am
Trainer Brad Widdup has a handy band of progressive mares on his books and hopes that two of them can make winning returns at Randwick. Read more »
Vic apprentices celebrate first city wins
Melbourne
Wednesday 19 August 2020, 5:41pm
It was a big day for apprentice jockeys Alexandra Bryan and Carleen Hefel, who have both ridden their first city winners at the midweek program at Sandown. Read more »
Important first up win for Raison D'Etre
Sydney
Wednesday 19 August 2020, 4:00pm
Godolphin's work with flighty filly Raison D'Etre is beginning to reap dividends and they will look to raise the bar higher after her win at Canterbury. Read more »
Brooklyn ready to hustle at The Valley
Melbourne
Wednesday 19 August 2020, 1:53pm
Unbeaten in two starts at Moonee Valley, Brookyn Hustle will return to the venue to chase her first black-type win in the Listed Carlyon Stakes. Read more »
Winx a moment of truth for Brandenburg
Sydney
Wednesday 19 August 2020, 11:47am
Trainer John Sargent says Brandenburg's performance against a quality Winx Stakes field will have a significant influence on the path he takes this spring. Read more »
Nature Strip warms up with trial win
Sydney
Tuesday 18 August 2020, 4:04pm
Nature Strip has kicked off an important week for trainer Chris Waller with a barrier trial win ahead of the return of up to six stablemates in the Winx Stakes. Read more »
Three-year ban for jockey Adam Hyeronimus
Sydney
Tuesday 18 August 2020, 11:42am
The riding career of Adam Hyeronimus hangs in the balance after Racing NSW stewards outed him for three years on betting-related offences. Read more »
Change of plans for Cup-bound mare Oceanex
Melbourne
Monday 17 August 2020, 2:30pm
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have had a change of heart and will kick off Oceanex's Melbourne Cup campaign two weeks earlier than planned. Read more »
US plans remain for Tulloch Lodge mare
Sydney
Monday 17 August 2020, 1:00pm
Connections of Con Te Partiro have drawn up contingency plans in the event the coronavirus pandemic prevents them from pursuing their Breeders' Cup dream. Read more »
Bivouac underlines Everest credentials
Sydney
Monday 17 August 2020, 12:15pm
Two-time Group One winner Bivouac has scored an impressive barrier trial win under Hugh Bowman in his first public appearance of the season. Read more »
Zahra rides feature double for Godolphin
Melbourne
Saturday 15 August 2020, 6:00pm
Top jockey Mark Zahra was thankful to get the chance to ride for Godolphin and he didn't let them down winning successive races on Viridine and Savatiano. Read more »
Rising star North Pacific on Golden path
Sydney
Saturday 15 August 2020, 5:18pm
Hawkes Racing are renowned for their success with well-bred colts and the trainers look to have another budding star in Golden Rose fancy North Pacific. Read more »
Michael Rodd back in town with stakes win
Melbourne
Saturday 15 August 2020, 4:58pm
Lindsay Park was heading to a maiden with Bella Nipotina but an impressive trial persuaded them to tackle the Quezette Stakes and they were glad they did. Read more »
Hyeronimus puts dramas aside to land win
Sydney
Saturday 15 August 2020, 3:16pm
Jockey Adam Hyeronimus has cast aside a dramatic week to post a victory aboard tough Tulloch Lodge gelding Taikomochi at Randwick. Read more »
Bless Her makes it five on end for Eden
Melbourne
Saturday 15 August 2020, 2:40pm
After improved mare Bless Her made it five wins from five starts this campaign, her trainer Shea Eden will set her for the Cockram Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Masked Crusader impressive despite defeat
Sydney
Saturday 15 August 2020, 1:54pm
Godolphin mare Varda has continued her unbeaten winter run to claim the scalp of odds-on favourite Masked Crusader, who was game in defeat. Read more »
Gytrash books Inglis slot in The Everest
Sydney
Friday 14 August 2020, 4:17pm
South Australian sprinter Gytrash has become the latest horse confirmed for a spot in The Everest after being snapped up by slot holders Inglis. Read more »
Smart colt out to protect unbeaten record
Sydney
Friday 14 August 2020, 2:31pm
Smart Image will undergo a stern test of his Golden Rose credentials when he steps up to black-type company in the Up And Coming Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Class rise a query for Super Contender
Brisbane
Friday 14 August 2020, 1:47pm
The Chris Waller stable is not underestimating the challenge confronting talented sprinter Super Contender, who faces a class rise at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Trial win for Golden Rose favourite Farnan
Sydney
Friday 14 August 2020, 1:32pm
Golden Slipper winner Farnan has made a winning return at his first public outing of the season in a Randwick barrier trial. Read more »
Track specialist ready to fly in Lawrence
Melbourne
Friday 14 August 2020, 12:26pm
An outstanding record over the course and distance of the P B Lawrence Stakes, as well as race fitness, will hold Streets Of Avalon in good stead at Caulfield. Read more »
Ex-Godolphin horses shape up well for Litt
Sydney
Friday 14 August 2020, 12:05pm
Godolphin's dispersal sales are proving a happy hunting ground for trainer Richard Litt and he is hoping his luck can continue deeper into the spring. Read more »
Bowman's Mother back but pressure is off
Melbourne
Friday 14 August 2020, 10:47am
Trainer Daniel Bowman hopes Begood Toya Mother has reaped the benefits of a longer spell as he prepares to chase successive wins in the Regal Roller Stakes. Read more »
Top trainer poised to form new partnership
Sydney
Thursday 13 August 2020, 7:05pm
Rosehill horseman Gerald Ryan will enter a training partnership with his long-time assistant Sterling Alexiou this season. Read more »
Son of a gun scores smart win on debut
Sydney
Thursday 13 August 2020, 6:45pm
A well bred colt out of Golden Slipper winner Miss Finland has made a perfect start to his career with an impressive win at Newcastle. Read more »
Parlophone chasing hat-trick at Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 13 August 2020, 5:37pm
Co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have ambitious spring plans for Quezette Stakes runner Parlophone, who they hope can graduate to Group One level. Read more »
Golden Slipper winner to trial at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 13 August 2020, 4:48pm
A host of racing's biggest equine stars, highlighted by Golden Slipper winner Farnan, will step out in barrier trials at Randwick. Read more »
Legendary Diva's daughter breaks through
Melbourne
Thursday 13 August 2020, 4:33pm
Sublime Diva, a daughter of three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, has posted her first win in Victoria. Read more »
Key gear change for Kisukano at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Thursday 13 August 2020, 2:48pm
Toowoomba trainer Michael Nolan has worked hard to improve the barrier manners of Kisukano ahead of her upcoming Eagle Farm assignment. Read more »
Peters' powerful spring attack kicks off
Melbourne
Thursday 13 August 2020, 2:29pm
Prominent West Australian owner Bob Peters has taken a fresh approach to the spring carnival as he bids to raid the coffers of some of Victoria's biggest races. Read more »
Carnival contenders step out for O'Shea
Sydney
Thursday 13 August 2020, 12:50pm
A period of rebuilding has laid the foundations for John O'Shea to have a strong spring carnival presence and potentially unearth his next headline horse. Read more »
Pride to test the spring waters with Torun
Sydney
Thursday 13 August 2020, 10:17am
An unabashed fan of promising three-year-old Torun, trainer Joe Pride is keen to see how the colt handles his first serious test at Randwick. Read more »
Moody in good health heading into spring
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 5:42pm
Having recently bolstered his spring carnival team, trainer Peter Moody is looking forward to launching a Caulfield and Melbourne Cups bid. Read more »
Sherry celebrates another Sydney milestone
Sydney
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 5:06pm
Tom Sherry, an emerging talent among Sydney's apprentice jockey ranks, has ridden a brace of winners at Warwick Farm to land his maiden city double. Read more »
Rawiller lodges appeal against riding ban
Sydney
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 2:32pm
Top jockey Nash Rawiller will appeal the severity of a riding ban stemming from his winning effort aboard Eduardo in the Missile Stakes. Read more »
Williams returns to the fold at Caulfield
Melbourne
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 2:20pm
Champion jockey Craig Williams will return to riding after a three week break and has already set his sights on another Melbourne premiership title. Read more »
Holyfield can send Neasham out a winner
Sydney
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 12:24pm
A stakes victory by Holyfield would be an ideal farewell gift for Annabel Neasham as she prepares for her final days with the Maher and Eustace stable. Read more »
Sydney off the menu for Jennifer Eccles
Sydney
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 9:42am
Trainer Shaun Ritchie has confirmed the Melbourne spring carnival remains on the radar for Jennifer Eccles, provided her form warrants an Australian raid. Read more »
Wet track to suit Tulloch Lodge improvers
Sydney
Tuesday 11 August 2020, 5:44pm
Tulloch Lodge will bid to continue its successful affinity with the Up And Coming Stakes, nominating two progressive colts for the showcase race. Read more »
Waller to make quiet start to Vic carnival
Melbourne
Tuesday 11 August 2020, 1:55pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller is poised to have his first stakes runner in Victoria this season with Kings Will Dream on track to resume at Caulfield. Read more »
Derby winner set for Sydney spring return
Sydney
Tuesday 11 August 2020, 12:38pm
Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker and stablemate The Chosen One will headline the spring carnival arsenal of trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman. Read more »
Rothfire steals the show at Doomben trials
Brisbane
Tuesday 11 August 2020, 11:31am
Outstanding three-year-old Rothfire has starred at the Doomben barrier trials, recording a brilliant all-the-way win in fast time. Read more »