News
Dettori tests positive at Longchamp
London
Wednesday 14 November 2012, 3:00am
Legendary Italian jockey Frankie Dettori has failed a drugs test while riding at Longchamp in France, his lawyer says. Read more »
Luckygray topweight for Railway Stakes
Perth
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:52pm
The 2011 Railway Stakes winner Luckygray has been given topweight of 58kg for this year's renewal and is favourite ahead of Fawkner. Read more »
Why multi-millionaire jockeys bet
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:46pm
Damien Oliver has the wealth to match his success on the racetrack, but he still chose to place a comparatively small bet that could end his career. Read more »
Fromelles aimed at Sydney staying success
Sydney
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 5:26pm
New Zealand mare Fromelles is being aimed at the Sydney summer staying features and is expected to improve as she steps up to 1900m at Rosehill. Read more »
Melbourne Cup runners head to Japan
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 4:54pm
Melbourne Cup runners Jakkalberry, Mount Athos and Red Cadeaux are on their way to Tokyo to contest the Japan Cup. Read more »
Handicapper calls for rankings overhaul
Sydney
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 3:41pm
The handicapper responsible for Australian input into the official world racehorse rankings says the current system is confusing and needs changing. Read more »
Snowden chasing more Guineas glory
Sydney
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 3:03pm
Tatra and Proverb can improve on trainer Peter Snowden's Sandown Guineas record which has netted two wins and two placings in the past four years. Read more »
Govt says Racing Victoria has enough power
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 2:21pm
Racing Victoria should have been given more power to investigate wrongdoing, the Victorian opposition says, as a top jockey faces two betting charges. Read more »
Forgotten star ready for comeback
Sydney
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 2:06pm
Laser Hawk, who led home a subsequent host of spring carnival stars when he won the Rosehill Guineas, will soon embark on a comeback campaign. Read more »
Grands Crus poised for winning return
London
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 11:13am
Trainer David Pipe says top hurdler Grands Crus is placed to advantage at Cheltenham in his first major handicap race of a new campaign. Read more »
More jockey betting probes under way
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 12:15am
Champion jockey Damien Oliver isn't the only rider under investigation for betting on horses. Read more »
Jockey Oliver admits betting violation
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 November 2012, 12:11am
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has pleaded guilty to two charges including one of betting $10,000 on a horse in October 2010. Read more »
New investigative unit for NSW racing
Sydney
Monday 12 November 2012, 5:46pm
A unit designed to further combat the use of prohibited drugs in thoroughbred racing will be introduced in NSW. Read more »
Racing authorities defend EPO claims
Melbourne
Monday 12 November 2012, 5:33pm
Victoria's racing bodies have defended themselves against media claims that blood doping and the use of EPO is rife in thoroughbred and harness codes. Read more »
Hay List and his trainer on the mend
Sydney
Monday 12 November 2012, 5:18pm
Hay List is making a quicker than expected recovery from surgery but his trainer John McNair still needs time to heal properly after a training accident. Read more »
Mahisara, Secluded carry Messara hopes
Sydney
Monday 12 November 2012, 5:17pm
Trainer Paul Messara is hoping Mahisara can close out the Melbourne carnival with a Sandown Stakes win while he is counting on Secluded at Rosehil. Read more »
Local chances improve at Sandown
Melbourne
Monday 12 November 2012, 5:12pm
The final meeting of the Melbourne Spring carnival offers the locals a chance to pick up some healthy scraps at Sandown. Read more »
Ortensia returns with Caviar in her sights
Sydney
Monday 12 November 2012, 4:49pm
Ortensia is back in light work in preparation for a return to racing which could start with a Lightning Stakes clash against Black Caviar. Read more »
Trainer hoping for Mental redemption
Melbourne
Monday 12 November 2012, 4:44pm
Trainer Peter Snowden is looking to his new sprint star Mental to make amends for a disappointing expedition to Dubai with Sepoy and Helmet. Read more »
Hughes sets sights on title defence
London
Monday 12 November 2012, 11:12am
Richard Hughes rode 172 winners this year as he claimed the English jockeys' championship and he has promised to chase another title in 2013. Read more »