News

Germany to Newcastle for Cup champ

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 6:09pm

Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist is taking an international flavour to its new home in the NSW Hunter Valley.  Read more »

Hucklebuck chasing first G1 in Emirates

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 5:30pm

Multiple stakes winner Hucklebuck has come through his Derby Day win at Flemington well and will chase his first Group One victory in the Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Horse owners hit back over Cup deaths

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 5:28pm

Horse owners and trainers say protesters who highlight racehorse deaths don't understand how much care is given to the animals.  Read more »

Star Drop breaks through with Ipswich win

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 5:15pm

It was hard to get enthusiastic about Star Drop's looks in the mounting yard but she ran right up to her best form in winning at Ipswich.  Read more »

Kudos, cash, free brekky for Cup trainer

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 4:50pm

German trainer Andreas Wohler has said goodbye to his stallion Protectionist as the Cup champion begins a new life in Australia.  Read more »

Protectionist in top condition after Cup

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 4:36pm

Protectionist has proven to be a much better stayer than his connections who have celebrated hard after winning the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Extra safety measures for Flemington

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 4:20pm

Extra safety measures will be in place for the remainder of the Melbourne Cup carnival following the fatal injury to Cup horse Araldo.  Read more »

Heathcote fuming after Doomben race dumped

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 3:46pm

Leading trainer Robert Heathcote says the decision to scrap a sprint race at Doomben despite two high profile entries doesn't make sense.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle won't be caught napping

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 3:44pm

His trainer has described him as a speed machine and Ball Of Muscle will put that theory to the test when he resumes over 1000m at Randwick.  Read more »

Johnstone after fourth win in Greys' race

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 3:03pm

Echuca trainer Gwenda Johnstone has prepared three winners of the Greys race on Oaks day at Flemington and hopes to add another with Consoling Amy.  Read more »