News

I Am Excited ready for Caulfield return

Thursday 30 August 2018, 4:32pm

Trainer David Pfieffer is upbeat about the prospects of Sydney mare I Am Excited making a winning return in the Cockram Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Pierata takes next step in Tramway

Thursday 30 August 2018, 4:26pm

Pierata is favourite to claim the second win of his preparation against formidable opposition in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Ben Currie takes case to Supreme Court

Thursday 30 August 2018, 4:22pm

An inquiry into allegations against Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been adjourned after he went to the Supreme Court seeking a judicial review.  Read more »

Spring nominations draw increased numbers

Thursday 30 August 2018, 3:14pm

The Caulfield and Melbourne Cups have each had an increase in nominations to coincide with an earlier increase in prize money levels.  Read more »

Showtime chasing G1 honours at Caulfield

Thursday 30 August 2018, 2:30pm

Showtime will attempt back-to-back 1400m Group race victories when he lines up in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lindsay Park with strong chances in McNeil

Thursday 30 August 2018, 1:44pm

The Lindsay Park team has two of the leading chances in the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield with unbeaten Tony Nicconi joined by Todman Stakes winner Aylmerton.  Read more »

Trainer Richard Laming suspended

Thursday 30 August 2018, 1:05pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has suspended trainer Richard Laming for two months after he pleaded guilty to a race day administration charge.  Read more »

Trainer Chris Munce on road to success

Thursday 30 August 2018, 12:56pm

Trainer Chris Munce hopes the return of the smart Racecourse Road at Caloundra will signal a big season for his younger horses.  Read more »

Pat Duff looking for Fasta turf win

Thursday 30 August 2018, 11:51am

Trainer Pat Duff is confident sand track champion Fasta Than Light can run at big race in his return to grass at Caloundra.  Read more »

BHA to overhaul race day stewarding

Thursday 30 August 2018, 11:44am

The British Horseracing Authority will strengthen its race day strewarding to help "mitigate and manage the risks posed by contemporary integrity threats."  Read more »

Desleigh Forster set to break drought

Thursday 30 August 2018, 10:43am

Desleigh Forster has been a driving force behind drought relief campaigns and hopes to break her run of seconds on the racetrack at Caloundra.  Read more »

Kate Grimwade on the board for Godolphin

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 6:34pm

Melbourne-based Kate Grimwade has landed her first win for Godolphin since being appointed an assistant trainer to James Cummings.  Read more »

Our Libretto keeps Sandown record intact

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 4:48pm

Our Libretto has remained unbeaten in two Sandown starts, claiming an impressive victory in the Ladbrokes Multiverse Handicap.  Read more »

Lees trio favoured for Chelmsford meeting

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 3:57pm

Miss Fabulass, Le Romain and Prized Icon will be at the forefront of trainer Kris Lees's team for the Chelmsford Stakes meeting at Randwick.  Read more »

Birdsville omen for Ipswich-winning jockey

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 3:54pm

Les Tilley has won on Osmosis at Ipswich which he hopes is a good pointer to the Birdsville Cup meeting which will raise money for drought victms.  Read more »

Half-brothers to run in Caulfield features

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 3:45pm

Not A Single Cent resumes in the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield on the undercard to the Memsie Stakes which will feature the colt's half-brother Happy Clapper.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss after successive Wyong Cups

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 3:06pm

Destiny's Kiss will be trying to win back-to-back Wyong Gold Cups with trainer Joe Pride hoping weight doesn't anchor the veteran.  Read more »

Dollar For Dollar earns chance at Memsie

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 2:52pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes Dollar For Dollar deserves his chance in a star-studded Memsie Stakes after his first-up win in the Spring Stakes in Adelaide.  Read more »

Black Caviar's son runs second at Sandown

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 2:44pm

Prince Of Caviar has improved on his debut, pleasing both co-trainer Wayne Hawkes and jockey Luke Nolen when runner-up at Sandown.  Read more »

Valley keen to get Chautauqua for Group 1s

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 12:30pm

Chautauqua could still be a player in Group One Moonee Valley sprints with the club seeing the sprinter as a major drawcard.  Read more »

Cassidy's good oil on Order Again rivals

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 12:12pm

Jockey Larry Cassidy has the inside running on the main rivals to his mount Order Again at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Birdsville Cup set to help drought victims

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 11:16am

The famous Birdsville Cup meeting will be at the forefront of several racing industry initiatives to support farmers affected by the drought.  Read more »

Field of 11 for Group One Memsie Stakes

Wednesday 29 August 2018, 10:55am

Melbourne's first Group One race of the season, the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, has attracted a field of 11 including last year's winner Vega Magic.  Read more »

McNeil Stakes the next step for The August

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 6:15pm

The August will continue his campaign aimed towards the Caulfield Guineas when he runs second-up in the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lanciato primed for Tramway Stakes

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 5:25pm

Trainer Mark Newnham has sent out the first juvenile trial winner for the season ahead of stable stalwart Lanciato's bid to win the Tramway Stakes.  Read more »

Prince Of Caviar set to return at Sandown

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 5:25pm

Three-year-old Prince Of Caviar, a son of Black Caviar, will attempt to break his maiden at his second start when he makes his season return at Sandown.  Read more »

Widgee Turf likely to run in Penny Edition

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 3:59pm

The Penny Edition Stakes in Adelaide is the preference for trainer Patrick Payne with Widgee Turf who is also a Memsie Stakes nomination.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle to sprint at Caulfield

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 3:34pm

Despite the entries for The Heath coming up stronger than he expected, Sydney trainer Joe Pride will still send Ball Of Muscle to Caulfield.  Read more »

One more chance for Chautauqua

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 2:18pm

Racing NSW stewards will give Chautauqua another chance to jump out of the gates on his way to being reinstated to race.  Read more »

Our Libretto chasing second Sandown win

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 12:18pm

After winning a maiden stylishly in her first Australian start, Our Libretto will be out to take another step up when she returns to Sandown for a 1600m-race.  Read more »

Vega Magic favoured to win second Memsie

Tuesday 28 August 2018, 8:29am

Lindsay Park's Vega Magic is at a short quote in early markets to score successive victories in the Memsie Stakes.  Read more »

Redzel odds-on favourite for race return

Monday 27 August 2018, 6:00pm

Redzel has opened odds-on favourite to defend the Concorde Stakes, his first step towards retaining his Everest crown.  Read more »

Increased funding for Vic country tracks

Monday 27 August 2018, 5:49pm

An additional $1.9 million in funding has been given in a support package to assist country clubs in their track preparations.  Read more »

First Sydney 2yo barrier trial at Randwick

Monday 27 August 2018, 5:46pm

The first of Sydney's new season two-year-olds will be seen in public at Randwick in a barrier trial.  Read more »

Newcomer Kemono down to run in The Heath

Monday 27 August 2018, 4:34pm

A Japanese import has undergone a change of name as he prepares for his first Australian start in The Heath at Caulfield.  Read more »

Red Excitement to line up in Chelmsford

Monday 27 August 2018, 4:24pm

Josh Parr will not use the same front-running tactics on Red Excitement in the Group Two Chelmsford Stakes as he did a year ago.  Read more »

Matt Dunn has hopes for carnival success

Monday 27 August 2018, 3:29pm

Trainer Matt Dunn is hoping his recent run of success can continue into bigger races in coming weeks.  Read more »

Grunt tackles Vega Magic in Memsie Stakes

Monday 27 August 2018, 3:21pm

Concerned about a four-week break between runs, trainer Mick Price has elected to run Grunt in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Chautauqua barred pending submissions

Monday 27 August 2018, 1:46pm

Racing NSW stewards have barred the world's former highest-rated sprinter, Chautauqua, from racing pending submissions from his owners.  Read more »

Racing function raises $40,000 for drought

Monday 27 August 2018, 12:23pm

Brisbane's racing industry has raised at least $40,000 to help drought-stricken farmers at a function at Doomben Racecourse.  Read more »

Bonneval NZ champion for a second time

Monday 27 August 2018, 12:16pm

Bonneval has been named New Zealand's champion for the second season and is the fifth successive winner for her trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman.  Read more »

Allen undergoing tests on mystery illness

Monday 27 August 2018, 11:27am

Blood tests at Melbourne's Epworth Hospital will hopefully determine the mystery illness that forced apprentice Ben Allen to forego rides at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

ATC donates surplus to country clubs

Sunday 26 August 2018, 5:20pm

The Australian Turf Club has donated horse walkers and running rail to country tracks as part of its continuing community engagement program.  Read more »

Spanish Reef to kick off at Moonee Valley

Sunday 26 August 2018, 4:19pm

Ken Keys has decided to bypass the Group One horses at Caulfield in favour of the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane to resume in The Heath

Sunday 26 August 2018, 4:12pm

Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane will be out to show he is on target for The Everest when he makes his return in the Group Three The Heath at Caulfield.  Read more »

Pierata tuned up for Tramway Stakes

Sunday 26 August 2018, 4:10pm

Pierata will run in the Tramway Stakes ahead of a tilt at a Group One race in Melbourne with trainer Greg Hickman all but ruling out a bid for an Everest slot.  Read more »

Vega Magic on target for Memsie defence

Sunday 26 August 2018, 3:01pm

David Hayes believes Vega Magic is going as well, if not better, than last year as he prepares for a defence of the Group One Memsie Stakes.  Read more »

McDonald to stick with Outback Barbie

Sunday 26 August 2018, 2:20pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has again booked Sydney jockey James McDonald to ride Outback Barbie in the Furious Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Ryan Maloney on top in Queensland

Sunday 26 August 2018, 10:56am

Jockey Ryan Maloney is keen to keep the momentum going on his successful move to Queensland where he leads the premiership.  Read more »

Ebor winner Muntahaa could go to Melbourne

Sunday 26 August 2018, 9:15am

Muntahaa has won the Ebor Handicap to put himself in line for a crack at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »