News

Baker/Forsman gearing up for spring

Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:56pm

Premier NZ trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman hope to have a bigger presence in Australian Group One races in the new season.  Read more »

Williams wins 8th Melbourne premiership

Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:17pm

Craig Williams has claimed his eighth Melbourne jockeys' premiership and admits the record of 11 titles is something he has in his sights.  Read more »

Spring build-up begins for Princess Jenni

Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:09pm

David Brideoake is not in any rush with Group One winner Princess Jenni, preferring a slow build-up to her target of the Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Teo Nugent building momentum in town

Sunday 28 July 2019, 4:00pm

After a winning double at the final city meeting of the season, Teo Nugent hopes to be able to challenge for the Melbourne apprentices' title in 2019/20.  Read more »

Garibaldi to head to Melbourne

Sunday 28 July 2019, 3:14pm

Brisbane three-year-old Garibaldi is likely to be kept away from the Golden Rose to concentrate on easier races in Melbourne.  Read more »

Brainstorming sit-down a must for industry

Sunday 28 July 2019, 2:13pm

Victorian Jockeys' Association chief executive Matthew Hyland wants leaders of the racing industry to take part in a round table discussion on industry hours.  Read more »

Turnbull Stakes plan for Django Freeman

Sunday 28 July 2019, 2:02pm

German Derby runner-up Django Freeman is scheduled to arrive in Melbourne next month, with trainer Robert Hickmott planning to run him in the Turnbull Stakes.  Read more »

Sir Charles Road preparing for Melb Cup

Sunday 28 July 2019, 12:17pm

New Zealand stayer Sir Charles Road has arrived in Sydney to be prepared for a campaign aimed at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Gold Coast lights decision draws closer

Sunday 28 July 2019, 11:53am

The plan to introduce lights for night racing at the Gold Coast could be in place within a few months.  Read more »

Roaring Lion undergoes colic surgery

Sunday 28 July 2019, 10:47am

Champion European horse Roaring Lion has undergone emergency colic surgery in New Zealand where he was due to stand at Cambridge Stud.  Read more »

Qld Derby fall inquiry to resume soon

Sunday 28 July 2019, 9:14am

Stewards are facing a juggling act to resume an inquiry into a fall in the Queensland Derby in which leading jockey Corey Brown suffered serious injuries.  Read more »

Enable digs deep for second King George

Sunday 28 July 2019, 8:01am

Enable has dug deep into her reserves to fight off Crystal Ocean and become only the third dual winner of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Robert Thompson lands $150k Townsville Cup

Saturday 27 July 2019, 6:39pm

NSW jockey Robert Thompson has added another Townsville Cup success to his long list of achievements.  Read more »

Tshahitsi win provides double for Nugent

Saturday 27 July 2019, 6:04pm

After more than a year on the sidelines, Tshahitsi has completed his comeback with an all-the-way win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Scales Of Justice dominant in Bletchingly

Saturday 27 July 2019, 5:33pm

Group One winner Scales Of Justice has made a successful return to racing, winning the Bletchingly Stakes in Melbourne at his first start this year.  Read more »

Waller takes season's final stakes race

Saturday 27 July 2019, 5:14pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has won the final stakes race of the season with Seaway taking out the Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill.  Read more »

Benitoite confirms rapid rise at Caulfield

Saturday 27 July 2019, 4:06pm

Benitoite has recorded her fourth win from six starts in her first campaign claiming the Jenna Ross VOBIS Gold Reef at Caulfield.  Read more »

Manaya still for sale despite Brisbane win

Saturday 27 July 2019, 3:57pm

Well-related Manaya is still for sale as a broodmare despite her impressive win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

In-form Tavirun wins again at Caulfield

Saturday 27 July 2019, 3:49pm

A step up to 2400m has not stopped Tavirun continuing on his winning way this winter, with the gelding notching his third straight victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Foxy Housewife adds Rosehill win to record

Saturday 27 July 2019, 3:04pm

Foxy Housewife has given new trainer Joe Pride a Rosehill win but he admits he has had little input into her success.  Read more »