News

Barrier issues plague Magic Millions filly

Tuesday 1 January 2013, 3:32pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote will continue to work on Greytfilly's barrier manners after another slow start cost her victory at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Belfast Boy backs up in winning style

Tuesday 1 January 2013, 3:03pm

The only regret for trainer Gordon Richards after the win of his runner Belfast Boy at Flemington was that he didn't have enough on him.  Read more »

Rose Pattern scores third win on end

Tuesday 1 January 2013, 2:23pm

One of Australian racing's best-bred mares, Rose Pattern, ran up to her pedigree in scoring her third win on end at Flemington.  Read more »

Gobi Dragon races into Million contention

Tuesday 1 January 2013, 1:32pm

Gobi Dragon became Matamata trainer Danica Guy's first group winner in the Eclipse Stakes and put himself into contention for the Karaka Million.  Read more »

Gregory's Fortress chases successive wins

Tuesday 1 January 2013, 11:58am

In-form galloper Gregory's Fortress is the horse to beat in the Bega Cup Prelude after a record-breaking win at Queanbeyan.  Read more »

Powell brings up 500 career victories

Tuesday 1 January 2013, 11:46am

Brendan Powell, who rode a Grand National winner during his career in the saddle, has achieved a milestone as a trainer.  Read more »

Jakkalberry to figure in Botti Dubai plans

Tuesday 1 January 2013, 11:31am

Melbourne Cup placegetter Jakkalberry is expected to be a key member of trainer Marco Botti's team for the 2013 Dubai racing carnival.  Read more »

Stewards inspect Patinack stable

Monday 31 December 2012, 5:45pm

Horses at Nathan Tinkler's Queensland stable have been inspected and found to be fit and healthy.  Read more »

Warwarick to complete the circle in Bagot

Monday 31 December 2012, 4:59pm

Trainer Bryce Stanaway is repsonsible for a major achievement in getting talented mare Warwarick back to form and is now looking for a major win.  Read more »

Big Bear set to Rock in Standish Handicap

Monday 31 December 2012, 4:27pm

Big Bear Rock will have to overcome his aches and pains but is a strong chance in the Standish Handicap at Flemington, trainer Stephen Brown says.  Read more »

Smith weighs up options for Dream Forward

Monday 31 December 2012, 4:26pm

Dream Forward is likely to bypass a race at Warwick Farm and rely on a high rate of attrition to propel her into the Magic Millions Classic field.  Read more »

Delago Bolt going for Gold at the Coast

Monday 31 December 2012, 3:51pm

James Lyons only has three horses in work but two of them, Delago Bolt and Drenalin, will contest $100,000 races at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Darci to prove too Good in Tatts Club Cup

Monday 31 December 2012, 3:39pm

A tough performance from Darci Be Good in the Villiers Stakes last start has jockey Nathan Berry in two minds about his Tattersalls Club Cup chances.  Read more »

Mr Moet new favourite for Perth Cup

Monday 31 December 2012, 1:57pm

Mr Moet, one of the form gallopers of the Perth summer carnival, is now outright favourite to win the Perth Cup in the absence of stablemate Chester Road.  Read more »

Balavan set to strike first-up for Waller

Monday 31 December 2012, 1:51pm

Former Victorian Balavan is enjoying life in Sydney and trainer Chris Waller believes he can make his presence felt in the Carrington Stakes.  Read more »

Alcopop retirement on the cards: Stephens

Monday 31 December 2012, 1:39pm

Alcopop has returned from Hong Kong in good order but trainer Jake Stephens has revealed he is thinking about retiring the Group One winner.  Read more »

Cheltenham looms for Hurricane, Taquin

Monday 31 December 2012, 12:14pm

Hurricane Fly and Taquin De Seuil are both in the frame to run during the Cheltenham Festival after runaway Grade One victories.  Read more »

Big jumps double a target for Tidal Bay

Monday 31 December 2012, 12:02pm

Soft ground will hold the key to Tidal Bay's campaign but trainer Paul Nicholls says the veteran jumper could chase a unique double over the fences.  Read more »

Jockey's death hits NZ racing industry

Monday 31 December 2012, 9:50am

Australia-based Canterbury jockey Ashlee Mundy's death after a fall at the Kurow races has come as a huge shock, says trainer Lisa Rae.  Read more »

Hong Kong champion to run at Flemington

Sunday 30 December 2012, 7:26pm

One-time Hong Kong horse of the year Good Ba Ba will make his Australian debut at the age of 11 in the Standish Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »