News
Mr Sneaky out to press claims for Group 1
Melbourne
Thursday 6 September 2018, 4:49pm
Another crack at the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is planned for Mr Sneaky but first he will take aim in a 1200m Listed race at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Houtzen speed, manners a factor in McEwen
Melbourne
Thursday 6 September 2018, 4:08pm
After partnering Nature Strip in the early stages of his career, jockey Ryan Maloney will be out to beat the sprinter when he rides Houtzen at Moonee Valley. Read more »
ATC chair Lauri Macri announces retirement
Sydney
Thursday 6 September 2018, 3:10pm
Australian Turf Club chairman Lauri Macri has announced his decision to retire from the position with a special board meeting to be held to elect a new chair. Read more »
Muswellbrook stays home for Valley assault
Melbourne
Thursday 6 September 2018, 3:04pm
Muswellbrook will stay in Melbourne for a 1500m race at Moonee Valley rather than travel to Rosehill for a Group Two contest. Read more »
Adelaide filly puts perfect record on line
Melbourne
Thursday 6 September 2018, 1:31pm
Unbeaten Adelaide filly Assertive Play will make her Melbourne debut in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes which will provide a guide to her spring prospects. Read more »
Sandbar makes run for Group 1 Golden Rose
Sydney
Thursday 6 September 2018, 1:25pm
Sandbar heads to Rosehill on a mission to prove he is up to Sydney's better three-year-olds and a worthy Golden Rose contender. Read more »
Magic Consul chases WFA prize for Preusker
Melbourne
Thursday 6 September 2018, 12:57pm
A Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes win at Moonee Valley would be a career highlight for country trainer Paul Preusker. Read more »
Weather to determine Glitra back-up plans
Brisbane
Thursday 6 September 2018, 12:40pm
Glitra has accepted to race at Doomben but Brisbane's weather will have the final say on a start for the in-form galloper. Read more »
Daysee Doom faces sharp test in G2 Sheraco
Sydney
Thursday 6 September 2018, 12:13pm
One of the most consistent mares in training, Coolmore Classic winner Daysee Doom will kick off her spring campaign at Rosehill. Read more »
Rock Forthe Ladies tries luck in Brisbane
Brisbane
Thursday 6 September 2018, 10:17am
Warwick Farm trainer Clare Cunningham will have a rare Brisbane runner with Rock Forthe Ladies at Doomben. Read more »
Rikki Palmer in frame for Doomben double
Brisbane
Thursday 6 September 2018, 10:04am
Rikki Palmer will be chasing her first metropolitan double at Doomben when she rides Beau Arrow and Mystic Mist. Read more »
Tough Larry lives up to name at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 6:00pm
Tough Larry has begun his career with a win at Randwick, sporting the famous colours worn by champion Winx. Read more »
Night's Watch favourite for stakes debut
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:49pm
The Darren Weir-trained Night's Watch is an early favourite ahead of established star Hartnell for the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Read more »
Ballarat double gets Carberry off the mark
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:23pm
Thomas Carberry landed his first winner before securing a training double from his only two runners at Ballarat. Read more »
ATA calls for authorities to fix swab mess
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:15pm
Trainers have been advised against using products containing altrenogest with the Australian Trainers' Association wanting Racing Australia to act. Read more »
Lloyd patience pays off on The Mechanic
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 5:01pm
Top jockey Jeff Lloyd has again showed his cool to win on odds-on favourite The Mechanic at Ipswich. Read more »
Baker stablemates vie for Sheraco glory
Sydney
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 4:46pm
A stablemate could represent the biggest challenge to Champagne Cuddles igniting her spring campaign with a win at Rosehill. Read more »
Shoals begins Everest campaign in McEwen
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 4:30pm
Everest contender Shoals will make her return in the McEwen Stakes against a field that includes boom sprinter Nature Strip, the odds-on favourite. Read more »
Further arrests in NZ harness probe
Sydney
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 3:20pm
NZ police have arrested a further three people, bringing the number charged to 10 as they continue investigations into alleged race fixing in harness racing. Read more »
Unbeaten colts showcase Rose credentials
Sydney
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 2:36pm
Trainer Kris Lees expects Graff to underline his star potential at Rosehill and continue a march towards the $1 million Golden Rose. Read more »
Thrillster on target in Guineas campaign
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 1:24pm
Co-trainer Troy Corstens is confident Thrillster is progressing the right way for her next stakes test on her path towards the Group One Thousand Guineas. Read more »
Orman connection a boost for Sold For Song
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 1:00pm
Jockey James Orman's knowledge of Sold For Song could be the difference between winning and losing at Doomben. Read more »
Doctor puts Damian Browne return on hold
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 12:10pm
Top jockey Damian Browne's return from injury has been delayed as he guards against infection. Read more »
No Everest for Kementari: Cummings
Sydney
Wednesday 5 September 2018, 9:27am
Godolphin will not pursue a start in The Everest with Kementari who will instead be stepped up in distance rather than be set for the $13 million sprint. Read more »
NZ harness racing figures investigated
Sydney
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 5:42pm
The New Zealand harness racing industry has been hit with allegations of race fixing with several properties raided as part of an ongoing police investigation. Read more »
No clear topweight for Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:41pm
Racing Victoria chief handicapper Greg Carpenter says he is finding it difficult to assess the weights for the Melbourne Cup with no natural topweight. Read more »
Hush Writer ready to make Australian debut
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:38pm
Import Hush Writer is set to make his Australian debut in a 2040m-race at Moonee Valley as he begins a path designed to get him qualified for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Group racing to wait for Williams pair
Sydney
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:24pm
Trainer Danny Williams has weighed up Rosehill options for Don't Give A Dam and She Knows who will be kept away from Group racing for the time being. Read more »
Henry Dwyer hopes filly gains Valley start
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:14pm
Trainer Henry Dwyer is hoping filly Alexandra Dreaming makes the Atlantic Jewel Stakes field after an impressive Sandown debut win. Read more »
Jockey Billy Egan banned for four months
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 3:18pm
Victorian jockey Billy Egan has been outed for four months after a positive result to a banned substance in a race day urine sample. Read more »
VRC keen for a local win in Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 2:19pm
After spending years luring international horses to the Melbourne spring, Leigh Jordon would now like to see more locals in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Hartnell fresh and well for G2 WFA race
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 1:28pm
Multiple Group One winner Hartnell has continued preparations for the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes with a pleasing solo gallop at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Sunlight out of Run To The Rose
Sydney
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 11:57am
The Tony McEvoy-trained Sunlight has an elevated temperature and will not take part in the Group Two Run To The Rose. Read more »
Brisbane trainer Kelso Wood died aged 72
Brisbane
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 10:59am
Tributes have flowed for Group One-winning trainer Kelso Wood who has died in Brisbane after a long illness. Read more »
Prime News 04/09/18
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 10:58am
Things are hotting up with the 2018 Adelaide Magic Millions winner Zizzis set to return to the track at Flemington in the Cap D’Antibes Stakes. Read more »
Enable set to return at Kempton
London
Tuesday 4 September 2018, 8:14am
Enable remains on course to make her eagerly awaited seasonal reappearance in the September Stakes. Read more »
Nominations released for Randwick G1 day
Sydney
Monday 3 September 2018, 6:17pm
Epsom Handicap favourite D'Argento is one of 87 entries for the Group One race at Randwick with 81 horses entered for the Metropolitan and 77 for the Flight. Read more »
Prebble returns to Australian racing scene
Melbourne
Monday 3 September 2018, 6:09pm
Brett Prebble says he is looking forward to his return to Australian racing after riding trackwork at Flemington and in a barrier trial at Cranbourne. Read more »
Jon Snow set for return to Melbourne
Melbourne
Monday 3 September 2018, 5:12pm
The Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington is the likely next start for New Zealand horse Jon Snow after his pleasing return in a Group One race at Hastings. Read more »
Network Ten secures Melbourne Cup rights
Melbourne
Monday 3 September 2018, 4:45pm
Network Ten will broadcast the Melbourne Cup carnival from next year in a five-year $100 million agreement with the Victoria Racing Club. Read more »
Osborne Bulls on Rupert Clarke path
Melbourne
Monday 3 September 2018, 3:52pm
Osborne Bulls will be out to press his claims for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes when he chases a Listed race victory at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Tarka, Toulouse to take steps to Derby
Sydney
Monday 3 September 2018, 2:53pm
Trainer David Payne is excited about the prospects of Tarka and Toulouse as they take their next steps towards the Victoria Derby in the Stan Fox. Read more »
Bonneval to make return at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Monday 3 September 2018, 2:46pm
Star New Zealand mare Bonneval is set to make her return to racing in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley, a race she won a year ago. Read more »
Birdsville raises $50,000 for drought aid
Brisbane
Monday 3 September 2018, 11:49am
A promotion to help drought victims through the recent Birdsville race meeting has raised at least $50,000. Read more »
Gingernuts officially retired in NZ
Sydney
Monday 3 September 2018, 11:24am
Triple Group One winner Gingernuts has officially been retired in New Zealand after recovering from a life-threatening injury suffered in Melbourne. Read more »
English second to Ef Troop in trial
Sydney
Monday 3 September 2018, 10:26am
Everest hopeful English has put in a strong effort in a barrier trial at Rosehill to finish second to speedy three-year-old Ef Troop. Read more »
Best Solution on way to Melbourne
Baden-baden
Monday 3 September 2018, 7:05am
Best Solution has won the Grosser Preis Von Baden in Germany to enhance his Caulfield and Melbourne Cup claims. Read more »
Nature Strip set for WFA McEwen Stakes
Melbourne
Sunday 2 September 2018, 5:22pm
The Group Two McEwen Stakes is set to feature boom sprinter Nature Strip who trainer Darren Weir says is in great shape ahead of the weight-for-age sprint. Read more »
Apprentice Jackson Murphy sent out again
Brisbane
Sunday 2 September 2018, 4:46pm
Rising star Queensland apprentice Jackson Murphy has been suspended for the second time this season. Read more »
Golden Rose trial for Sunlight at Rosehill
Melbourne
Sunday 2 September 2018, 4:21pm
Sunlight is heading back to Sydney to run in The Run To The Rose at Rosehill as trainer Tony McEvoy contemplates a Golden Rose start. Read more »