News

Herne chases homecoming double

Monday 22 July 2019, 3:46pm

Eagle Farm trainer Lauren Abbott returns to North Queensland with a chance to win the feature double in Townsville.  Read more »

Scratching no knock on Pakenham Polytrack

Monday 22 July 2019, 2:26pm

Caulfield trainer Colin Little is sure Pakenham can rectify the problem with its Polytrack that resulted in him scratching Peko because of excessive kickback.  Read more »

Ben Melham suspended in Singapore

Monday 22 July 2019, 1:48pm

Jockey Ben Melham has six rides at the midweek meeting at Sandown before he takes a suspension incurred at the Singapore Derby meeting.  Read more »

Wells wins third Mosstrooper Steeple

Sunday 21 July 2019, 5:12pm

Classy jumper Wells has won the Mosstrooper Steeple for the third time for trainer Kathryn Durden and jockey Richard Cully.  Read more »

NZ involvement in Mongolian racing

Sunday 21 July 2019, 4:52pm

Two New Zealanders have been appointed to senior positions at a new racing venture in the Inner Mongolian capital of Hohhot.  Read more »

Darmanin excited for Mystic Journey return

Sunday 21 July 2019, 3:50pm

Jockey Anthony Darmanin says he can't wait to get back aboard star filly Mystic Journey when the Group One winner makes her return to racing.  Read more »

Prize hike lures Harbour Views to Oaks day

Sunday 21 July 2019, 3:21pm

Matthew Williams will aim Harbour Views at a rich race restricted to country-trained horses at Flemington while Gailo Chop's target is the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Withhold returns in style at Newbury

Sunday 21 July 2019, 2:41pm

Roger Charlton has brought off a training feat with one-time Melbourne Cup favourite Withhold winning the Marsh Cup at Newbury after a nine-month absence.  Read more »

Steven King launches into training role

Sunday 21 July 2019, 1:33pm

Former champion jockey Steven King is joining forces with Flemington trainer Steve Richards in the role of assistant trainer.  Read more »

Qld Stewards strict on new time rule

Sunday 21 July 2019, 1:06pm

Stewards have cracked down on anyone breaching a new rule to Queensland regarding arrival times for feature races by fining two top stables.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray outed for Cup ride

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:59pm

Queensland Cup-winning jockey Matt McGillivray has been suspended for 11 days for causing interference in the race.  Read more »

Nothing set in stone for Brutal in spring

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:52pm

Doncaster Mile winner Brutal is in the early stages of preparing for his spring return with the stable yet to finalise a campaign for the colt.  Read more »

Jamie Kah looking forward to Shergar Cup

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:42pm

Australian Group One-winning jockey Jamie Kah is excited about the opportunity to compete in England in the upcoming Shergar Cup at Ascot.  Read more »

Maximum Security wins Haskell

Sunday 21 July 2019, 12:37pm

Disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security has survived an inquiry to claim the Haskell Invitational in New Jersey.  Read more »

Toby Edmonds to start partnership with son

Sunday 21 July 2019, 11:45am

Leading Queensland trainer Toby Edmonds plans to start a training partnership with his son Trent in the new season.  Read more »

Star not for catching in Irish Oaks

Sunday 21 July 2019, 11:29am

Frankie Dettori has led all the way on the John Gosden-trained Star Catcher to win his fifth Irish Oaks at the Curragh.  Read more »

Silvera wins Tatt's Mile, set for Sydney

Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:43pm

Much-travelled gelding Silvera is set to campaign in Sydney after winning the Tattersall's Mile at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Prezado back in form with Flemington win

Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:39pm

A clean beginning has allowed Prezado to race closer and return to winning form in the Stable Recognition Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Smart edges out Notation for Randwick win

Saturday 20 July 2019, 5:21pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Smartedge has backed up a Brisbane win with victory at Randwick, edging out Notation by the barest of margins.  Read more »

Healing Hands banned after bleeding attack

Saturday 20 July 2019, 4:43pm

Healing Hands has been found to have an excuse for his Highway Handicap failure, with trainer Gayna Williams reporting she discovered he had bled.  Read more »