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NSW jockey Ben Looker cops month-long ban
Sydney
Wednesday 23 October 2019, 1:06pm
NSW Racing has slapped leading country rider Ben Looker with a suspension, sidelining him for a month. Read more »
Ballistic Boy to chase Bondi Stakes prize
Brisbane
Wednesday 23 October 2019, 12:00pm
Promising Ballistic Boy will skip a Brisbane race where he would have been favourite to run in the $1 million Bondi Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
G1 Manikato right race for New Zealander
Melbourne
Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:58am
Experience at The Valley and a step up to 1200m are factors jockey Damian Lane believes will help The Bostonian in the Group One Manikato Stakes. Read more »
Horse shock, corrupt betting claims aired
Melbourne
Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:20am
Corrupt betting and horse torture have been linked to three Darren Weir-trained horses during last year's spring racing carnival, court documents allege. Read more »
Tarzan stays at home for Qld summer riches
Brisbane
Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:10am
Top Queensland sprinter Tarzan will skip the Melbourne spring carnival to concentrate on big prize money races at home in the summer. Read more »
Horse welfare on ministers' meeting agenda
Canberra
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:53pm
Federal and state agriculture ministers will urgently discuss animal welfare after footage emerged of cruelty towards retired racehorses at an abattoir. Read more »
Everest contenders remain in Darley Sprint
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:43pm
Nine of the 12 runners in the $14 million Everest have been paid up as first acceptors for the Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington. Read more »
Just Thinkin favourite for Bondi Stakes
Sydney
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:14pm
A top field of middle distance three-year-olds is expected to line up in the $1 million Bondi Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Long Jack's Derby hopes hinge on Geelong
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 4:56pm
The Geelong Classic is shaping as a pivotal race for the Victoria Derby hopes of the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Long Jack. Read more »
Qld calls probe into racehorse welfare
Brisbane
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 4:49pm
The Queensland government has ordered an urgent inquiry into the treatment of racehorses after the release of shocking footage taken at a local abattoir. Read more »
Lane senses weight of expectation in Plate
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:59pm
Star jockey Damian Lane is confident Japanese mare Lys Gracieux is the right horse for the Cox Plate but is trying to keep a lid on expectations. Read more »
Bivouac favourite to win WFA Manikato
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:29pm
Golden Rose winner Bivouac is the short-priced favourite to become the first three-year-old since Sepoy to win the Group One Manikato Stakes. Read more »
Irish chase Melbourne Cup berth at Geelong
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 2:19pm
True Self missed a start in the Caulfield Cup with connections banking on a Geelong Cup win to enhance her hopes of a start at Flemington. Read more »
Humidor left on outer as Cox Plate reserve
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 1:59pm
A capacity field is set to run in the $5 million Cox Plate but dual placegetter Humidor will need a scratching to gain a start in the race. Read more »
MVRC committee opts for progressive horses
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 12:51pm
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has used its discretion to elevate Te Akau Shark and Castelvecchio into the Cox Plate at the expense of Humidor and Mr Quickie. Read more »
Leading owner-breeder Ross Cutts dies
Brisbane
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 11:51am
One of Australian racing's most successful owner-breeders Ross Cutts has died in Brisbane after heart surgery complications. Read more »
O'Brien dominates final British Group One
London
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 10:02am
Aidan O'Brien is responsible for 11 of the 12 juveniles remaining in the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster, Britain's final Group One race of the season. Read more »
Bivouac draws barrier one in Manikato
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 9:11am
Odds-on favourite Bivouac has drawn the inside barrier for the Group One Manikato Stakes at The Valley. Read more »
Avilius right on track for Cox Plate test
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:41am
Following a hiccup with a nostril bleed after a gallop at The Valley, Avilius is back on track for the Cox Plate, passing a compulsory gallop at Flemington. Read more »
Te Akau Shark makes Cox Plate field
Sydney
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:34am
New Zealander Te Akau Shark will have to contend with the outside barrier in the Cox Plate after being included in the final field. Read more »