News

Apprentice to ride star filly Plumaro

Thursday 8 February 2018, 3:31pm

Apprentice Jag Guthmann Chester has been booked for the prime ride on smart filly Plumaro in her metropolitan debut at Doomben.  Read more »

New Pro-Ride training track for Rosehill

Thursday 8 February 2018, 3:18pm

The Australian Turf Club has unveiled its new all-weather training track at Rosehill.  Read more »

Improved Villermont to resume at Caulfield

Thursday 8 February 2018, 3:17pm

Trainer Aaron Purcell believes Sandown Guineas winner Villermont has made improvement from the spring as he prepares to return in the Autumn Stakes.  Read more »

All you need to know on the C F Orr Stakes

Thursday 8 February 2018, 2:54pm

A look at the history of the C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield, the first Group One race of the autumn carnival.  Read more »

Moloney's Charm ready for Caulfield return

Thursday 8 February 2018, 2:54pm

Trainer Udyta Clarke and jockey Patrick Moloney are hoping Rich Charm can pick up where he left off in the spring in the Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Honey Toast in form for comeback

Thursday 8 February 2018, 2:16pm

Trainer Ben Currie believes smart stayer Honey Toast is ready to show his old form at his first run in 20 months at Doomben.  Read more »

Thronum to step up again in G1 Orr

Thursday 8 February 2018, 1:48pm

Talented entire Thronum impressed in the Australia Stakes and will be out to step up again when he chases a first Group One win in the C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Moody shoots for a win as an owner

Thursday 8 February 2018, 1:39pm

Juvenile Mulga Thumper, part-owned by Peter Moody and his wife Sarah, will make his debut in either Brisbane or Caloundra.  Read more »

Noblet with chance of Caulfield double

Thursday 8 February 2018, 1:01pm

Trainer Andrew Noblet has Super Cash and Silent Sedition chasing a Group race double at Caulfield and believes both are in great order for their first-up runs.  Read more »

Jason Collett on the mend after tumble

Thursday 8 February 2018, 12:49pm

Jason Collett plans to be back riding at Warwick Farm after escaping serious injury in a fall from first starter Prahaar at Randwick.  Read more »

Taylor Marshall starts Brisbane stint

Thursday 8 February 2018, 12:31pm

Experienced apprentice Taylor Marshall has picked up six rides to start his stint in Brisbane at Doomben.  Read more »

Nature Strip to miss Warwick Farm

Thursday 8 February 2018, 9:49am

Melbourne sprinter Nature Strip has been ruled out of a trip to Sydney for a clash with She Will Reign at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Maloney and Williams suspended at Sandown

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 8:17pm

An apprentice has collapsed because of dehydration at Sandown while senior riders Ryan Maloney and Craig Williams have been suspended.  Read more »

Sydney-bound Noel Callow wins at Sandown

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 7:22pm

Noel Callow is leaving Victoria for Sydney in a bid to increase his opportunities and in the hope he can link with a prominent stable.  Read more »

Kersley back in winning form at Sandown

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 6:00pm

Fred Kersley has guided unbeaten filly Twilight Song to victory at Sandown, his first win since an injury enforced lay-off.  Read more »

Zousain adds to Waller juvenile firepower

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:55pm

Chris Waller has another promising juvenile on his hands after Zousain made a successful start to his career at Randwick.  Read more »

Levendi among my best autumn rides: Oliver

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:21pm

Jockey Damien Oliver is looking forward to seeing what promising colt Levendi can produce this campaign, starting in the Autumn Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Blake Shinn to miss Apollo Stakes meeting

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:09pm

A second high-profile Sydney jockey has been ruled out of riding on Apollo Stakes Day at Randwick after Blake Shinn was found guilty of careless riding.  Read more »

Interstate scouting pays off for Currie

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:05pm

Ben Currie's plan to get interstate horses suited to Queensland racing continues to return benefits with Pieridae's win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Weir with strong hand in G1 CF Orr Stakes

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 4:14pm

Darren Weir will saddle up three runners in the CF Orr Stakes including Tosen Stardom who will have to overcome the widest barrier in the field of 14.  Read more »

Inquiry opened after Sandown scratching

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 4:08pm

Racing Victoria stewards will hold an inquiry after Patient was scratched following a report from its compliance assurance team.  Read more »

Collett avoids serious injury after fall

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 3:30pm

Jockey Jason Collett has avoided serious injury from a fall just as his mount was poised to win at Randwick.  Read more »

CF Orr Stakes launches Festival of Racing

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 2:24pm

The six-week Festival of Racing in Victoria begins with the Group One CF Orr Stakes meeting at Caulfield.  Read more »

Eskimo Prince a crossroads race for Sin

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 2:02pm

Scone trainer Brett Cavanough is keen to find out which direction Another Sin heads after he returns to black-type racing at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

High Ratio out to impress in 2YO Prelude

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:47pm

Trainer Mick Price has a good opinion of High Ratio and the colt will be out to remain unbeaten when he has his second start in the Blue Diamond Prelude.  Read more »

Diamond Tathagata on notice in rich sprint

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:42pm

Diamond Tathagata will be out to arrest a form slump when the Mark Newnham-trained colt races against Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Heathcote owners set to dominate Doomben

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:27pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote and his long-term owners Angie and Neil Duncan are set to play a major role at Doomben with four leading chances.  Read more »

Study into Hendra virus vaccine released

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 11:10am

A study has found a vaccine against the deadly Hendra virus does not impact on a racehorse's performance on the track.  Read more »

Field of 14 for Group One CF Orr Stakes

Wednesday 7 February 2018, 11:05am

Black Heart Bart has drawn barrier three in the Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield as he attempts back-to-back wins in the 1400m weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Nature Strip to clash with She Will Reign

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 5:12pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney can't fault Melbourne sprinter Nature Strip ahead of the gelding's clash with dual Group One winner She Will Reign at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Wait almost over for bulked up Nettoyer

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 5:00pm

A more mature and heavier Nettoyer makes her return from injury at her home track for trainer Wendy Roche in the Breeders' Classic at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Brandon Stockdale suspended by RAD Board

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:54pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has suspended and fined apprentice Brandon Stockdale following an inquiry at Caulfield.  Read more »

Apprentice Fred Kersley back from injury

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:42pm

Apprentice Fred Kersley is set to ride at his first city meeting in seven weeks at Sandown after recovering from a thumb and elbow injury.  Read more »

Royal Witness on trial for Golden Slipper

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:41pm

Trainer John Sargent will soon discover whether Royal Witness can realise his ambition of qualifying a runner for the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Abbey Marie kicks off autumn in Orr Stakes

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:19pm

Group One winner Abbey Marie will begin her campaign in the Orr Stakes at Caulfield with trainer Mick Kent also eyeing Sydney races.  Read more »

Rubiton Stakes return for Merchant Navy

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:10pm

Group One-winning colt Merchant Navy is set to make his return from a spell in the Group Two Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

RADB sets tentative date in Lovani case

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:00pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hold a second directions hearing before the Lovani case is heard.  Read more »

Winx to bypass Apollo for Chipping Norton

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 10:45am

Winx will not run in the Apollo Stakes with connections opting to wait for the Chipping Norton Stakes after jockey Hugh Bowman completes his suspension.  Read more »

UK bookies bracing themselves for Winx

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 9:15am

Despite being none the wiser about her potential presence at Royal Ascot, UK bookmakers are already bracing themselves for the arrival of the magnificent mare.  Read more »

Slightly Sweet to run in Breeders Classic

Monday 5 February 2018, 6:15pm

The Jason Coyle-trained Slightly Sweet will begin her next campaign at Group Two level in the Breeders' Classic at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Finish line approaches for Lord Of The Sky

Monday 5 February 2018, 5:42pm

If Lord Of The Sky is successful in the Group One C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield, his racing days may be numbered.  Read more »

Written By back in the groove at trials

Monday 5 February 2018, 4:44pm

Written By is clear to go back to the races after passing an important test at the Cranbourne barrier trials.  Read more »

Plumaro ready to head to Brisbane

Monday 5 February 2018, 3:28pm

Brilliant Toowoomba debut winner Plumaro can continue the dominance of her sire Spirit of Boom when she heads to Doomben.  Read more »

Purcell content with Aloisia's progress

Monday 5 February 2018, 3:12pm

Aloisia is progressing nicely for her return to racing with trainer Aaron Purcell not concerned with her last placing in a Cranbourne trial.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist to stick to 3yo races

Monday 5 February 2018, 2:56pm

Trapeze Artist will revert to three-year-old races despite his weight-for-age win in the Group Two Expressway Stakes.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman loses careless riding appeal

Monday 5 February 2018, 2:19pm

Winx's return to racing in the Apollo Stakes is under review after Hugh Bowman failed to have a careless riding ban reduced in order to ride the champion mare.  Read more »

Redzel in winning form ahead of Lightning

Monday 5 February 2018, 1:28pm

Leading sprinter Redzel has shown he is ready for his next assignment in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington with a Rosehill barrier trial win.  Read more »

Ambitious moves closer to Australian debut

Monday 5 February 2018, 12:08pm

A Cranbourne barrier trial has been an important step in the process for Japanese import Ambitious as he prepares for his Australian debut.  Read more »

Remarkable Irish Gold Cup win by Edwulf

Monday 5 February 2018, 10:44am

Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O'Brien has brought Edwulf back from near death to claim the Irish Gold Cup.  Read more »

Winx pleases in barrier trial again

Monday 5 February 2018, 9:15am

Champion Winx has pleased her trainer and jockey in a Rosehill barrier trial but no decision has been made when or where she will make her return.  Read more »