News

Record numbers in quarantine for spring

Friday 14 September 2018, 10:15am

A total of 27 international gallopers have entered quarantine ahead of a possible trip to Australia for the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Qld government tight-lipped on POC

Friday 14 September 2018, 10:11am

The Queensland government is remaining tight-lipped about how it intends to distribute money raised from the new gambling Point of Consumption tax.  Read more »

Owner outed over offensive racehorse name

Friday 14 September 2018, 7:07am

A racehorse owner has been outed for for 18 months after an inquiry into a crude name given to a filly and his false evidence to stewards.  Read more »

Nash Rawiller reportedly back home

Thursday 13 September 2018, 6:39pm

Jockey Nash Rawiller has reportedly left Hong Kong after a lengthy ICAC investigation related to his disqualification by Jockey Club stewards.  Read more »

Makybe Diva Stakes key points and history

Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:29pm

A look at the history and relevant points behind the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Sunlight in light work after Sydney hiccup

Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:29pm

After being forced out of the Run To The Rose with an elevated temperature, Sunlight has been given the all-clear to resume light training.  Read more »

Written By pleases in Mornington gallop

Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:17pm

Star colt Written By has pleased his trainer and jockey in a race day gallop at Mornington as the sprinter continues building towards his spring return.  Read more »

Winx picture perfect for Main: Waller

Thursday 13 September 2018, 5:05pm

Chris Waller and Hugh Bowman have no reason to doubt champion Winx will win her third-straight Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Declarationofheart to press Guineas claims

Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:54pm

Promising colt Declarationofheart faces his biggest test to date in a Listed race at Flemington as he strives to make it three wins from as many starts.  Read more »

Alexander to gallop horses at Burrumbeet

Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:51pm

Trainer Archie Alexander can transport horses from Ballarat to Burrumbeet for gallops while awaiting final clearance after a strangles outbreak.  Read more »

Lees has Prized chance in local feature

Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:47pm

Added fitness and an inside barrier draw have Prized Icon poised to deliver leading local trainer Kris Lees another Cameron Handicap success.  Read more »

Ocean Knight on target for Danehill Stakes

Thursday 13 September 2018, 4:35pm

Co-trainer David Hayes believes Ocean Knight can confirm Caulfield Guineas intentions with a strong showing in the Group Two Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Pride hoping to flex Muscle in Shorts

Thursday 13 September 2018, 3:34pm

Trainer Joe Pride will be hoping for a case of fourth time lucky when Ball Of Muscle lines up in the Shorts at Randwick.  Read more »

Prioritise ready to run at Doomben

Thursday 13 September 2018, 3:04pm

Trainer Steve Tregea has asked that Prioritise be loaded last at Doomben after being withdrawn at the gates on his last visit.  Read more »

Matt Dunn ready to thunder at Doomben

Thursday 13 September 2018, 1:32pm

Trainer Matt Dunn is building up his team for The Kosciuszko but first wants to win a race at Doomben with Thunderous Strike.  Read more »

Flemington to bring out the best in Grunt

Thursday 13 September 2018, 1:26pm

The roomier Flemington track is expected to allow Grunt to run an improved race when he lines up in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Schweida has some worries with Strutter

Thursday 13 September 2018, 11:19am

Trainer Kelly Schweida has some concerns as speedy mare Darktown Strutter has her first start at 1200-metres at Doomben.  Read more »

Qld harness trainer has cobalt ban reduced

Thursday 13 September 2018, 9:52am

Queensland harness trainer Rachel Scott has had a 15-month disqualification on a cobalt charge reduced to a three-month suspension.  Read more »

Winx ready for Group One No.20

Thursday 13 September 2018, 6:34am

Chris Waller has described Winx as picture perfect heading to the George Main Stakes in her bid for a 20th Group One win.  Read more »

Lah Ti Dar confirmed St Leger runner

Thursday 13 September 2018, 6:13am

Lah Ti Dar has been confirmed as an intended runner in the St Leger at Doncaster which features Melbourne Cup hope Kew Gardens..  Read more »

Wagner composes right note for Godolphin

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 6:12pm

Godolphin colt Wagner has made it back-to-back wins to push his claims for a step into stakes racing after scoring at Canterbury.  Read more »

Order of entries for spring Cups released

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 5:54pm

Some horses high up in Melbourne Cup markets still sit well outside the top 24 in the ballot after the release of the first order of entry.  Read more »

Bowman granted one-day Singapore licence

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:50pm

Leading Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has been granted a visiting jockeys' licence to ride at a Group One meeting in Singapore.  Read more »

Blinkers for Encryption in Danehill Stakes

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:46pm

Encryption will wear blinkers in a race for the first time when he contests the Group Two Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Unforgotten to take on Winx in George Main

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:07pm

Winx could start her shortest price yet in the George Main Stakes with punters ignoring her rivals in the Group One race at Randwick.  Read more »

Gilded Lion helps to ease trainer's pain

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 4:00pm

The upset win of Gilded Lion at the Sunshine Coast has given trainer Diane Murphy some consolation for missing a $150,000 bonus.  Read more »

Harada hoping for better luck in Adelaide

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 3:48pm

After two luckless Sandown outings, Caulfield Guineas hope Fighting Harada will chase a change of fortune at Morphettville instead of Flemington.  Read more »

Dylan Dunn returning to the jockey ranks

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 3:27pm

Former champion Melbourne apprentice Dylan Dunn is making a comeback to riding and says he's more motivated than ever.  Read more »

Snowden bullish about Everest favourite

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 3:08pm

Co-trainer Paul Snowden believes Redzel is going better than when he won the inaugural running of The Everest.  Read more »

Pierata out to get campaign back on track

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 2:48pm

A minor setback has forced the reshuffling of Pierata's program but Greg Hickman has no doubt the horse can still feature prominently this spring.  Read more »

Knee injury sidelines filly Pure Elation

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 2:35pm

Promising three-year-old filly Pure Elation has sustained a knee injury and will not race again in the spring.  Read more »

Webster wary of Happy Clapper's wide draw

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 12:53pm

Pat Webster is excited by the way Happy Clapper is going leading into the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes but is disappointed with the gelding's wide barrier draw.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker chases more Doomben success

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 12:48pm

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will be hoping his good fortune at the Doomben racetrack can continue with Show A Star.  Read more »

Unbeaten Brutal in Flemington Listed test

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 12:38pm

Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes will learn more about the unbeaten galloper Brutal when he steps out over 1400m in the Antler Luggage Plate at Flemington.  Read more »

Push to reinstate Brisbane 2YO trial day

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 11:08am

Racing Queensland and trainers will discuss the reintroduction of a special barrier trial day for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Inside draw for Humidor in G1 Makybe Diva

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 10:54am

A field of 12 has been declared for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington with last year's winner Humidor drawing barrier one.  Read more »

Qld apprentice beats hefty ban on appeal

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 10:43am

Toowoomba apprentice Rebecca Goldsbury has had a two month-suspension quashed on appeal and a not guilty verdict substituted.  Read more »

Seven rivals for Winx in George Main

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 10:23am

Winx will have seven opponents in her bid for a third George Main Stakes win at Randwick which would take her record to 20 Group One victories.  Read more »

Ben Smith-trained G1 winners go to Lees

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 9:37am

Group One winners In Her Time and El Dorado Dreaming have been transferred to trainer Kris Lees with fellow Newcastle trainer Ben Smith suspended.  Read more »

Godolphin trio settle in well at Werribee

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 9:10am

Blair House, Folkswood and Jungle Cat, the first international raiders to arrive for the Melbourne spring carnival, have settled in well.  Read more »

Order Of St George retired to stud

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 7:10am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at stud.  Read more »

Matthew McGrath new ATC chairman

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 6:29pm

Matthew McGrath has been elected chairman of the Australian Turf Club after a special meeting caused by the retirement of Laurie Macri from the position.  Read more »

Numbers halved to tackle Winx in Cox Plate

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:58pm

Potential Cox Plate runners have been whittled down to 63 following first declarations for the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

James McDonald back on Le Romain

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:13pm

James McDonald will ride triple Group One winner Le Romain when he lines up in the George Main Stakes against Winx at Randwick.  Read more »

Perth galloper set for Flemington debut

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:10pm

Perth stayer Pounamu is set to make his first appearance in Melbourne when he runs in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers for Prince Of Caviar at Bendigo

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:13pm

Prince Of Caviar will attempt to break his maiden status at Bendigo when he steps out wearing blinkers for the first time.  Read more »

Jim Byrne to be reunited with Barbie

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:02pm

Leading Brisbane rider Jim Byrne will be reunited with the Tony Gollan-trained Outback Barbie in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith suspended

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 3:42pm

Emerging Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has been suspended for refusing to give evidence and subsequently giving false evidence to Racing NSW stewards.  Read more »

Nature Strip secures ATC Everest slot

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 2:18pm

Explosive sprinter Nature Strip will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Humidor tops the weights for Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 11:27am

Caulfield and Melbourne Cup weights have been released with the Darren Weir-trained three-time Group One winner Humidor heading the the lists for both races.  Read more »