News

Nechita out of Melbourne sprints

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 3:07pm

John Thompson remains optimistic top filly Nechita will play a part in the autumn despite a setback ruling her out of the sprint features in Melbourne.  Read more »

Kauto Star to be assessed for dressage

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 8:36am

Trainer Paul Nicholls has expressed his sadness over Clive Smith's decision to send champion jumper Kauto Star to an aspiring Olympian.  Read more »

Americain's owners buy another Cup hope

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:27pm

The owners of retired Melbourne Cup winner Americain are looking to American horse Kindergarten Kid to fill the void.  Read more »

Weather key to Payne's Flemington team

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:24pm

Trainer Patrick Payne will monitor the weather in Melbourne before deciding on a start for Fieldmaster and Hot Lover at Flemington.  Read more »

Utah poised to go one better in Xmas Cup

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:21pm

The performances of King Utah in the Christmas and Summer Cups will determine whether the improving stayer is set for Group One targets in the autumn.  Read more »

Nikolic branded a liar

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:16pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has been branded a liar in final submission by the legal team for Racing Victoria which has banned him fro two years.  Read more »

Free entry on Villiers day at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:31pm

Racegoers will be given free entry to Warwick Farm's Villiers Stakes meeting which will feature all things Christmas.  Read more »

Fortunefivehundred primed for Caulfieldl

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:14pm

A change in scenery and racing's unkindest cut have transformed Fortunefivehundred into a winner with the four-year-old set for more success at Caulfield.  Read more »

Englebrecht to continue winning run

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:11pm

After taking out the Festival Stakes with Malavio, trainer Steve Englebrecht is confident of more city success with improving stayer Retort Courteous.  Read more »

Freedman returns uncertain of future

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 2:37pm

Trainer Lee Freedman will return to Melbourne from Sydney but is uncertain what his future holds.  Read more »

Heathcote fined $5000 for positive swab

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 12:04pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has been fined $5000 and Slick Image disqualified from his race win after a positive swab inquiry.  Read more »

221 lots for Friday’s Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 8:54am

The 2012 Inglis Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale this Friday 14 December has been boosted by 82 supplementary entries, taking the catalogued total to 221 lots.  Read more »

Dunlop waits on Cadeaux decision

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 7:06am

Red Cadeaux is likely to replicate his globetrotting year with a trip to Dubai for the Sheema Classic also in the mix.  Read more »

O'Brien plots Camelot campaign

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:58am

Champion colt Camelot has fully recovered from colic and will be aimed at races like the Tattersall's Gold Cup.  Read more »

Singapore jockey Jacky Low dies in smash

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:22pm

A road crash has claimed the life of popular Singapore jockey Jacky Low who rode his first winners as an apprentice in Perth.  Read more »

Moroney looking to expand operation

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:14pm

Trans Tasman trainer Mike Moroney is looking to expand his operation to include a Sydney base at Randwick.  Read more »

Ricky Maund fined $10,000

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Ricky Maund has escaped with a fine after being found guilty of treating a horse on race day but stewards have warned of stiffer penalties.  Read more »

She's A Fox comeback put on hold

Monday 10 December 2012, 5:51pm

Talented filly She's A Fox will spend an extra month in the paddock as she recovers from a knee injurry which prematurely ended her spring campaign.  Read more »

Regimental Pride on path to Magic Millions

Monday 10 December 2012, 5:32pm

The David Payne-trained Regimental Pride will take an important step towards next month's Magic Millions when he races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Even losers are winners in Hong Kong

Monday 10 December 2012, 12:33pm

The Hong Kong Jockey Club runs the world's leading horse racing industry and at the same time is one of the planet's largest donors to charity.  Read more »