News

Whitefriars moves closer to return

Thursday 29 November 2012, 4:57pm

Dual Group Two winning sprinter Whitefriars has taken another positive step towards a race return with an impressive barrier trial win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Karuta Queen goes to Moody

Thursday 29 November 2012, 4:15pm

Bonny mare Karuta Queen will be given another chance to show her wares on the racetrack, this time for new trainer Peter Moody.  Read more »

Special day for Coffey at Caulfield

Thursday 29 November 2012, 4:06pm

Apprentice jockey Harry Coffey, a cystic fibrosis sufferer, will have a special reason to chase success at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sydney braces for hot weekend at the track

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:53pm

Racing NSW stewards have pushed back arrival times for horses ahead of the weekend's races, with temperatures in the Sydney region set to near 40 degrees.  Read more »

Riva return likely to be delayed a week

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:51pm

Chris Waller says Riva De Lago is likely to be held back for another week but the trainer will still have Coup Ay Tee in the Sharp Flying at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Moody set to dominate Caulfield

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:42pm

Champion trainer Peter Moody is poised for a big afternoon at Caulfield where he will start a clutch of classy runners.  Read more »

Nikolic accused of threatening witness

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:06pm

Disgraced jockey Danny Nikolic has been accused of threatening a steward who had given evidence against him during an appeal hearing.  Read more »

Kindness the key for Rockpecker

Thursday 29 November 2012, 1:58pm

Trainer Ken Fythe has one instruction for apprentice Tom Sadler when he rides his horse Rockpecker at Caulfield - be kind.  Read more »

Ross lured back to track by karaoke

Thursday 29 November 2012, 1:46pm

Les Ross has returned to training after a four-year absence and will chase stakes success at Eagle Farm with lightly-raced mare Cuddlesome.  Read more »

Geronimo Jack has street appeal

Thursday 29 November 2012, 11:25am

A few changes to the diet and exercise regimen of Geronimo Jack have helped the Coffs Harbour-trained gelding recapture form.  Read more »

Group One winner Borderlescott retired

Thursday 29 November 2012, 9:05am

Grand sprinter Borderlescott has been retired and will live out his days on trainer Robin Batiman's property.  Read more »

Weir picks Tigress Joy for Caulfield

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 6:14pm

Trainer Darren Weir believes his mare Tigress Joy is poised for another city win and he is hoping she notches it at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tassie beckons again for Youthful Jack

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 5:31pm

Trainer Ross Stitt believes seven-year-old Youthful Jack still has plenty to offer as he prepares to return for a two-state summer campaign.  Read more »

Ronnie Stewart back in winner's stall

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 5:30pm

Ronnie Stewart has wasted little time making an impact since his recent return to Australia, celebrating a metropolitan success at Newcastle.  Read more »

Pride to trial former Hong Kong galloper

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 5:05pm

Hypurr, a well-performed galloper from Hong Kong, will make his first Australian appearance in a Warwick Farm barrier trial.  Read more »

Schofield move pays off

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 3:27pm

David Hayes has predicted a bright future for stable apprentice Chad Schofield after the pair combined to win the opening race at Sandown.  Read more »

Snowden to produce well-bred filly at Farm

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 3:14pm

Aspen, the first foal out of Golden Slipper placegetter Portillo, has pleased trainer Peter Snowden ahead of her racetrack debut at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Nikolic lied to gain advantage

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 1:50pm

A lawyer has accused jockey Danny Nikolic of lying to suit the occasion and of being petulant and childish during his appeal against a two year ban.  Read more »

Murphy to make up for lost time

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 12:37pm

Injury interrupted Lucky Murphy's career almost before it began but his connections are hoping the gelding proves worth the wait.  Read more »

Buck's heads Hurdle contenders

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 8:39am

Champion jumper Big Buck's will attempt to win the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury for the fourth consecutive year.  Read more »