News

Field of 13 for Group One Memsie Stakes

Wednesday 28 August 2019, 11:03am

Melbourne's first Group One race of the season, the weight-for-age Memsie Stakes, has attracted a star-studded field of 13 runners.  Read more »

Qld stewards make suspension rules clear

Wednesday 28 August 2019, 10:33am

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has clarified the rules governing trainers who are suspended rather than disqualified for offences.  Read more »

Up-and-comer Garibaldi to miss Eagle Farm

Wednesday 28 August 2019, 10:31am

Smart Brisbane three-year-old Garibaldi is still on track to race in Melbourne despite a minor setback.  Read more »

Marmelo to miss Irish St Leger

Wednesday 28 August 2019, 8:37am

Marmelo will bypass the Irish St Leger at the Curragh and instead head straight to Australia for the Melbourne Cup in which he was second last year.  Read more »

NZ trainer Brendon Hawtin to move to Aust

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 5:55pm

New Zealand trainer Brendon Hawtin is to join the expanding stable of Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young at Cranbourne in Victoria.  Read more »

Dubious out to bounce back second-up

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 5:21pm

A sharp gallop in blinkers at Caulfield from Dubious has trainer Ciaron Maher hopeful the colt can bounce back after an unplaced first-up run.  Read more »

Order of entry released for G1 Golden Rose

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 4:56pm

Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi tops the first order of entry for the $1 million Golden Rose but is unlikely to contest the Group One race.  Read more »

MRC announce Members' Everest sweepstakes

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 4:50pm

The Melbourne Racing Club is giving members the opportunity to win up to $250,000 in the MRC Members' Everest sweepstakes.  Read more »

Smith stayers start out in Premier's Cup

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 4:49pm

Matthew Smith-trained imported stayers Grey Lion and Sweet Thomas will begin their campaigns in the Premier's Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Godolphin sprinter in early spring detour

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 3:21pm

Five-time Group One runner-up Osborne Bulls is behind in his spring schedule but is still expected to press for a slot in the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Price stable well represented at Sandown

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 1:17pm

Oceanex won three races during her previous preparation and is scheduled to begin her latest campaign at Sandown.  Read more »

Material Man pleases in Caulfield hit-out

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 11:11am

Former West Australian Material Man has pleased his trainer and jockey in a course proper gallop at Caulfield ahead of a likely Memsie Stakes start.  Read more »

Racing NSW fails to show it's a charity

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 10:44am

A leading horse racing body has tried to avoid a $225,000 tax bill by arguing it is a charitable or benevolent body helping educate people or relieve poverty.  Read more »

Sunlight wins trial from Classique Legend

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 9:07am

Triple Group One winner Sunlight has controlled a barrier trial at Randwick with fellow Everest contender Classique Legend an eye-catching second.  Read more »

Ethan Brown makes his return at Mornington

Monday 26 August 2019, 6:39pm

Ethan Brown says he is looking forward to the challenge of joining senior ranks when he returns to race riding at Mornington.  Read more »

Two-state options for Begood Toya Mother

Monday 26 August 2019, 6:32pm

Trainer Daniel Bowman will decide closer to race day whether Begood Toya Mother attempts to extend his winning streak at Caulfield or Morphettville.  Read more »

Fundamentalist chasing early Group One win

Monday 26 August 2019, 6:22pm

Success in Melbourne's first Group One race of the season will make planning the upcoming races for Fundamentalist an easier assignment for Lindsay Park.  Read more »

Small field for San Domenico Stakes

Monday 26 August 2019, 2:54pm

Yes Yes Yes makes his return in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill where he takes on a small field including last-start winner Bivouac.  Read more »

Move to help increase Toowoomba fields

Monday 26 August 2019, 12:48pm

Racing Queensland and trainers hope programming changes can help increase field sizes and betting turnover at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Tom runs second in Beaudesert trial

Monday 26 August 2019, 12:11pm

Fan favourite Tom Melbourne has run second in a Beaudesert barrier trial ahead of his spring campaign.  Read more »