News

Stewards to hear Dettori case next week

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 2:34am

French horse racing stewards will meet next week to discuss champion jockey Frankie Dettori's positive drug test.  Read more »

Black Caviar relation named for racing

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 5:44pm

The owners of the unraced two-year-old half-sister to Black Caviar have decided on the name Belle Couture for the high-profile filly.  Read more »

Payne set to return but flags retirement

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 5:16pm

Group One-winning jockey Michelle Payne says she is "definitely retiring" from riding within two years, but won't let injuries force her out of the saddle.  Read more »

All The Talk in gear switch for Farm race

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 5:02pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has decided on gear changes for two-year-old All The Talk who will chase his first win at his home track, Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Sea Siren favourite for Hong Kong Sprint

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 4:13pm

Sydney-trained sprinter Sea Siren continues to attract support ahead of the Hong Kong International race meeting.  Read more »

Rawiller suspension reduced on appeal

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 4:04pm

In-form Victorian jockey Brad Rawiller has had a 14-meeting sentence for careless riding reduced to six, allowing him to ride at Caulfield on Saturday.  Read more »

McEvoy confines jockey to Adelaide base

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 3:56pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy has barred stable jockey Matthew Neilsen from riding his horses in interstate races after he weighed in 1kg over at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Conferre in line for fourth straight win

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 3:41pm

An increase in distance has led to Conferre striking a purple patch of form and trainer Robert Smerdon is hoping her winning streak continues at Sandown.  Read more »

Eagle Farm and Doomben revamp approved

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 2:53pm

Eagle Farm and Doomben racecourses are in for a major upgrade after Brisbane City Council approved a $1.2 billion masterplan.  Read more »

Darley colts on different Guineas paths

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 2:26pm

Talented colts Epaulette and Albrecht will go their separate ways during autumn campaigns aimed at Group One Guineas races in Sydney and Melbourne.  Read more »

Pfieffer chasing dream result at home

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 2:01pm

Trainer David Pfieffer will chance his arm with Dreamworker, scratching the mare from a restricted race to contest the Frank Underwood Cup.  Read more »

Mount Athos, The Fugue to miss Vase

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 11:01am

English stayers Mount Athos and The Fugue are confirmed high-profile scratchings from the Hong Kong Vase.  Read more »

Gai's Choice to find spark at Eagle Farm

Monday 26 November 2012, 5:20pm

Gai's Choice almost won the Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm and David Pfieffer is hoping a return to the Brisbane track will work wonders for the mare.  Read more »

King Utah to step up to stakes company

Monday 26 November 2012, 5:10pm

The well-travelled King Utah will face his biggest test when he steps up to stakes company for the first time in the Frank Underwood Cup.  Read more »

Canali looking to change trainer's luck

Monday 26 November 2012, 4:54pm

Trainer Stephen Brown is hoping his former Darwin sprinter Canali can give him a change of luck at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bossdon City's career back on track

Monday 26 November 2012, 4:40pm

Brett Cavanough's links to champion mare Black Caviar have played a part in reviving the racing career of a one-time Blue Diamond Stakes favourite.  Read more »

Schofield has another full book

Monday 26 November 2012, 4:07pm

The announcement by apprentice jockey Chad Schofield he is staying in Victoria has been rewarded with another full book of rides at Sandown.  Read more »

Moreira booked for Classic lightweight

Monday 26 November 2012, 3:20pm

Joao Moreira has celebrated riding his 200th winner for the season in Singapore with a booking for one of the main chances in the Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Hong Kong awaits Alcopop

Monday 26 November 2012, 3:18pm

Mackinnon Stakes winner Alcopop will be one of the outsiders in the Hong Kong Cup, but his trainer believes he can mix it with the best.  Read more »

Japan result underlines Cup absence

Monday 26 November 2012, 1:51pm

An international racing expert says a relaxation of quarantine rules are needed if horses who dominated in the Japan Cup are to run in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »