News

Canterbury meeting postponed by 24 hours

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 10:58am

Sydney's midweek race program at Canterbury has been put back a day as racing officials bank on an improving weather forecast.  Read more »

Huge crowd expected for McCoy farewell

Wednesday 22 April 2015, 9:24am

Sandown Racecourse is preparing to cater for a sell-out crowd to farewell retiring champion jumps jockey Tony McCoy.  Read more »

Nick Hall in successful appeal against ban

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 5:51pm

Top jockey Nick Hall has won an appeal against a lengthy suspension, ensuring he can ride at Flemington.  Read more »

Stewards launch probe into banned device

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 5:33pm

Racing Victoria stewards are investigating the discovery of an electrical device during a trackwork session.  Read more »

Barriers set to decide Balfour destination

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 4:34pm

Ryan Balfour has the option of running Light It Up at Flemington or Morphettville and will let barrier positions help make up his mind.  Read more »

Rain puts dampener on Canterbury return

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 4:22pm

A return to Sydney midweek racing at Canterbury will hinge on an early-morning track inspection.  Read more »

Smerdon takes conservative path with King

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 2:52pm

Stoutly bred King Of England has a touch of quality about him which trainer Robert Smerdon hopes can the import can use to good effect at Geelong.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray banned for drug offence

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 2:31pm

Stewards have disqualified Matt McGillivray for four months after the leading apprentice returned a positive drugs sample.  Read more »

Sydney plan comes together for Craiglea

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 1:45pm

Queensland sprinter Craiglea Cruz is expected to have conditions in his favour when the four-year-old steps out at Randwick.  Read more »

Ascot not Newmarket for Ward pair

Tuesday 21 April 2015, 9:41am

Hootenanny and Sunset Glow will target Royal Ascot with American trainer Wesley Ward deciding against Guineas starts.  Read more »