News

Byrne a boost for Terra Sancta in Qld Oaks

Thursday 24 May 2018, 10:05am

Trainer Tony Pike is hoping jockey Jim Byrne's local knowledge of Doomben can help his filly Terra Sancta win the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Plumaro ready for big test in BRC Sires'

Thursday 24 May 2018, 10:03am

Trainer Kevin Kemp is confident Plumaro will run a huge race in her biggest test in the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Dettori to ride for Aga Khan in Derby

Thursday 24 May 2018, 8:30am

Frankie Dettori will ride Hazapour for the Aga Khan and trainer Dermot Weld in the Epsom Derby.  Read more »

Brenton Avdulla queried on Canterbury ride

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 6:28pm

Sydney premiership-leading jockey Brenton Avdulla has been taken to task by Racing NSW stewards for his handling of King Hewitt at Canterbury.  Read more »

Future miler Pedicel makes winning debut

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 5:26pm

James McDonald has warmed up for Group One assignments in Doomben with a midweek win for Lindsay Park on newcomer Pedicel at Canterbury.  Read more »

Four-month ban hits jockey Chris Caserta

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 4:45pm

Caulfield-based apprentice Chris Caserta has been suspended from race riding for four months after returning a positive urine test.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd closes in on century of winners

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 4:39pm

Jeff Lloyd has moved to within one win of reaching 100 winners for the season with a Gold Coast treble.  Read more »

Prince Of Caviar set to line-up at Sandown

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 3:24pm

Prince Of Caviar, the second foal of unbeaten mare Black Caviar, has drawn barrier five in a 13-horse field for his debut run at Sandown.  Read more »

Beidi off and running in Canterbury win

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 2:47pm

Promising colt Beidi has made a successful start to his racing career for Ingham Racing with a strong win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Red Excitement bids for another stakes win

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 2:42pm

Stable favourite Red Excitement will bid for another stakes win in the Group Three Lord Mayor's Cup at Doomben for trainer Gerald Ryan.  Read more »

Dwyer jumper out to dominate at Sandown

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 1:50pm

The Dominator will attempt to claim the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown after winning on his steeplechasing debut at Warrnambool.  Read more »

All Too Huiying on trial for Derby start

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 1:44pm

All Too Huiying is on trial for a trip to Brisbane and the Queensland Derby when the Gary Moore-trained colt has his second start since a let-up at Randwick.  Read more »

Ecuador seeks second McKell Cup success

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 1:25pm

Durable stayer Ecuador can create history by becoming the first multiple winner of the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Lloyd boosts Tinkermosa in Queensland Oaks

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 12:41pm

Trainer John Sargent says his chances of winning a fourth Oaks in Australia have been boosted after Jeff Lloyd accepted the ride on Tinkermosa.  Read more »

Injured jockey Wiggins hopes to be cleared

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 12:04pm

Jockey Ryan Wiggins is confident he will be cleared to ride at Ipswich after being injured at the Sunshine Coast trials.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles to tackle Group One Cup

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 11:55am

Brilliant Sydney filly Champagne Cuddles has figured in a change of plans and will tackle the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup.  Read more »

Waller has five hopes for another Qld Oaks

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 11:36am

Favourite Youngstar is one of five horses to represent Chris Waller in the Queensland Oaks as he chases a third win in the past four years.  Read more »

Ben Currie to front stewards again

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 9:30am

An inquiry into activities at Ben Currie's Toowoomba stables will be reconvened with the trainer directed to appear.  Read more »

Cracksman primed for Coronation Cup

Wednesday 23 May 2018, 6:33am

Trainer John Gosden believes Coronation Cup favourite Cracksman has finally matured as he heads to the Coronation Cup at Epsom.  Read more »

Danish Twist seeks sales boost with win

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 5:18pm

Sales-bound mare Danish Twist has an opportunity to heighten her appeal with a long-awaited in in the Group Three Glenlogan Stakes at Doomben  Read more »

English set for another Everest audition

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 5:01pm

English will attempt to follow her success in the Doomben 10,000 when she stakes another claim for an Everest slot in the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup.  Read more »

Chris Caserta to front RV stewards hearing

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 4:14pm

A urine sample provided by apprentice Chris Caserta has tested positive to a banned substance under the rules of racing.  Read more »

Gold Medals after dual Australian Steeples

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 4:14pm

Gold Medals will have to carry an extra five kilograms as he chases a second consecutive Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Brad Widdup weighs up next step for Lovani

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 4:05pm

Lovani has the McKell Cup at Randwick or a trip to Brisbane on her agenda as trainer Brad Widdup considers options for the mare.  Read more »

Hill remains hospitalised following fall

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 2:34pm

Another lengthy stint on the sidelines awaits jockey Jack Hill following his latest fall at the Victorian country track of Wodonga.  Read more »

Wee Gilly transferred to Archie Alexander

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 2:02pm

Stakes-placed New Zealand filly Wee Gilly has been bought by OTI and will do her future racing in Australia under Archie Alexander.  Read more »

Marabel to broaden horizons at Canterbury

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 1:12pm

Marabel will step up to 1900 metres at Canterbury with trainer Wendy Roche believing her future lies in longer races.  Read more »

Apprentice Aitken has a win at RAD Board

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 12:54pm

A careless riding suspension incurred by apprentice Mitch Aitken in the Casterton Cup has been overturned by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Aloisia fine for Oaks after stomach upset

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 12:46pm

Aloisia has overcome an upset stomach after a flight from Melbourne and is set to take her place in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

The Tin Man up and running at Windsor

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 9:07am

The Tin Man has begun his defence of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes with victory in the Listed Leisure Stakes at Windsor.  Read more »

Mullins vet charged over inside info

Tuesday 22 May 2018, 7:03am

A vet has been charged with passing on inside information about the condition of the Willie Mullins-trained Faugheen before he was withdrawn from a race.  Read more »

Prince Of Caviar among Sandown nominations

Monday 21 May 2018, 5:19pm

Hawkes Racing will make a decision closer to race day whether Prince Of Caviar makes his debut with the colt entered for races at Cranbourne and Sandown.  Read more »

Mark Currie outed for two years

Monday 21 May 2018, 5:15pm

Trainer Mark Currie has been disqualified for two years on race day treatment charges relating to horses trained by his son Ben Currie at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Racing identity Tom "Spider" Barker dies

Monday 21 May 2018, 4:50pm

Long-time foreman for trainer TJ Smith and companion and carer to Kingston Town, Tom Barker has died aged 82.  Read more »

Self Sense among Australian Hurdle entries

Monday 21 May 2018, 3:55pm

Exciting jumping prospect Self Sense is set for a step up in class in the Australian Hurdle at Sandown.  Read more »

Former Horse of the Year T M Opera O dies aged 22

Monday 21 May 2018, 3:30pm

T M Opera O, who held the world earnings record for 17 years, has died aged 22 at stud in Japan.  Read more »

Plucky Girl chasing stakes win at Doomben

Monday 21 May 2018, 2:31pm

The consistent Plucky Girl is set to have her first start in black=type company at Doomben in the Glenlogan Park Stakes.  Read more »

Play That Song to continue on Oaks path

Monday 21 May 2018, 1:26pm

Trainer Mike Moroney admits to being confused by the recent performance of Play That Song but will press ahead with plans to run her in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Zac Purton issues HK premiership challenge

Monday 21 May 2018, 12:26pm

Ex-pat Australian Zac Purton has cut back Joao Moreira's lead to four in the battle for the Hong Kong jockeys' championship.  Read more »

New Stakes-Winner for Domesday

Monday 21 May 2018, 10:38am

Aquis based Domesday has had some outstanding mares running for him this season including Daysee Doom and Oregon's Day with Have Another Glass adding to their success with a strong finishing win in the Listed SAJC Centaurea Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday.  Read more »

Seventh Winner for Zoustar

Monday 21 May 2018, 10:25am

With his pronounced swayback, the Gary Portelli-trained Ronstar was the subject of more curiosity than admiration when parading prior to his career debut in Saturday's Abercorn Hall of Fame Handicap (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens.  Read more »

McDonald to ride in Group One race

Sunday 20 May 2018, 5:35pm

Comeback jockey James McDonald will ride Care To Think in the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Siren's Fury to press on to Brisbane

Sunday 20 May 2018, 4:30pm

Trainer Jason Coyle will send Dark Jewel Classic winner Siren's Fury to Brisbane with stablemate White Moss for a two-pronged attack on the Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Chris Waller to have strong Qld Oaks hand

Sunday 20 May 2018, 3:35pm

Trainer Chris Waller has eight first acceptors for the Group One Queensland Oaks as he attempts another win in the Classic.  Read more »

Australian Hurdle next target for Two Hats

Sunday 20 May 2018, 2:40pm

After winning the Galleywood Hurdle on his home track at Warrnambool, Two Hats is off to Sandown for a shot at the Australian Hurdle.  Read more »

Jordan Childs suspended for alcohol breach

Sunday 20 May 2018, 2:37pm

Jockey Jordan Childs, winner of the Blue Diamond Stakes, has been outed for one month for failing a breath test.  Read more »

Sean Cormack to visit doctor

Sunday 20 May 2018, 11:23am

Jockey Sean Cormack will return to a doctor to find out the full extent of a knee injury which has sidelined him from Queensland racing.  Read more »

Moreton Cup to be run under lights

Sunday 20 May 2018, 10:40am

The Moreton Cup at the Sunshine Coast will be the first Group Two race run under lights in Queensland.  Read more »

Rhododendron lands Lockinge thriller

Sunday 20 May 2018, 10:11am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien's decision to switch Rhododendron back to a mile has proved a winning tactic in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.  Read more »

Justify keeps Triple Crown bid alive

Sunday 20 May 2018, 9:07am

The Bob Baffert-trained Justify has kept his Triple Crown hopes alive, adding the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win.  Read more »