News
Judge Lewis to chair new disputes tribunal
Melbourne
Friday 28 July 2017, 4:20pm
Former Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board chairman, Judge Russell Lewis, has been appointed chairman of a new Victorian tribunal for training fees disputes. Read more »
Broodmare barn may wait for Slightly Sweet
Sydney
Friday 28 July 2017, 4:16pm
Racing still holds allure for connections of Slightly Sweet who will try to add the Winter Challenge to her Winter Stakes win at Rosehill. Read more »
An updated summary of Snitzel’s 2016/17 season and his career
Friday 28 July 2017, 3:35pm
An updated summary of Snitzel’s 2016/17 season and his career is here: http://www.arrowfield.com.au/horses/snitzel.html - it will be updated again after racing on 31 July. Read more »
Pat Duff lowers sights with Steel Zip
Brisbane
Friday 28 July 2017, 2:52pm
Trainer Pat Duff has decided to set Steel Zip for some easier races as the rising 10-year-old's career draws to a close. Read more »
$500,000 finals for country/prov c'ships
Sydney
Friday 28 July 2017, 2:47pm
Prize money for both the Country and Provincial Championship finals has been lifted to $500,000. Read more »
Classic Uniform set for Winter Challenge
Sydney
Friday 28 July 2017, 2:42pm
A better behaved Classic Uniform looks the part for the Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill after finally drawing a favourable barrier. Read more »
Test of Ability in Bletchingly
Melbourne
Friday 28 July 2017, 2:28pm
In-form sprinter Ability will chase his fourth-straight win this campaign when he faces his biggest test in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Smart Missile takes aim at the new season
Friday 28 July 2017, 1:58pm
A stream of late-season results highlights the firepower Smart Missile has assembled to continue his excellent progress into 2017/18. Read more »
Harness man in court on fixing charge
Brisbane
Friday 28 July 2017, 1:40pm
A third man has appeared in court facing allegations involving match fixing in Queensland harness racing. Read more »
Jack Martin appeals careless riding ban
Melbourne
Friday 28 July 2017, 1:19pm
Apprentice Jack Martin has lodged an appeal against the severity of an eight-meeting careless riding ban. Read more »
Mertens faces uphill premiership battle
Melbourne
Friday 28 July 2017, 1:04pm
With the Melbourne jockeys' premiership entering the final meeting, apprentice Beau Mertens faces an uphill battle to catch Craig Williams. Read more »
Eagle Farm report to be implemented soon
Brisbane
Friday 28 July 2017, 12:59pm
A report into the closure of Eagle Farm racetrack has gone to the Racing Minister and it is hoped work will start on recommendations from next week. Read more »
Apprenticeship draws to close for Bayliss
Melbourne
Friday 28 July 2017, 12:38pm
Jake Bayliss will compete as an apprentice for the final time at Caulfield and is hoping he can mark the occasion with a winner. Read more »
Extra distance to help Mr Epic at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 28 July 2017, 12:14pm
Talented Mr Epic will step up to 2000 metres for the first time at Doomben with trainer Toby Edmonds hoping it helps get him back on the winner's list. Read more »
Divine Ten ready for Bletchingly assault
Melbourne
Friday 28 July 2017, 11:39am
Former Hong Kong sprinter Divine Ten is in a good frame of mind ahead of the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Heart Skipt A Beat chases final bonus
Brisbane
Friday 28 July 2017, 11:20am
Group One-placed filly Heart Skipt A Beat will chase the final QTIS bonus money of the season at Doomben rather than contest a Class Three Plate. Read more »
"Wrong" horse wins English race
London
Friday 28 July 2017, 8:04am
Bookmakers and punters have been left reeling after the winner of a juvenile race at Yarmouth was found to be an older stablemate. Read more »
Winx, Jameka in hunt for NSW owner awards
Sydney
Friday 28 July 2017, 7:08am
Reigning champion Winx and Caufield Cup winner Jameka are among those nominated for the NSW Racehorse Owners Association's annual awards. Read more »
Strangles comfirmed in clerk's horse
Sydney
Thursday 27 July 2017, 6:46pm
A Melbourne clerk of the course's horse has been found to have Strangles just days after working at a Flemington meeting. Read more »
Fry taken to Echuca hospital after fall
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 5:54pm
Jockey Jarrod Fry has a suspected broken wrist and has been taken to hospital following a race fall at Echuca. Read more »
Nistaan out to break maiden at Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 5:27pm
After being placed in his first two starts, two-year-old Nistaan is favourite to break through for his first win in the VOBIS Gold Ingot at Caulfield. Read more »
Prada Miss makes bonus trip to Highway
Sydney
Thursday 27 July 2017, 4:45pm
Promising filly Prada Miss is targeting the Highway Plate at Rosehill after already reaching her goal as a three-year-old for Armidale trainer Stirling Osland. Read more »
Berry aims to tick final box with SA win
Sydney
Thursday 27 July 2017, 4:11pm
A win aboard Ducimus in the Lightning Stakes at Morphettville would mark Tommy Berry's first success in South Australia. Read more »
Life O'Brien plugs away for Cummings duo
Sydney
Thursday 27 July 2017, 3:41pm
Durable gelding Life O'Brien has been a flag bearer for trainers Anthony and Edward Cummings over the winter and they hope it continues at Rosehill. Read more »
Money for Rupee in Bletchingly Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 3:34pm
Multiple Group One winner Lankan Rupee is on the second line of betting behind Supido for his return in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Cummings and Godolphin salute at Echuca
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 3:30pm
James Cummings has trained his first Victorian winner for Godolphin with Esperance scoring at Echuca. Read more »
Luck of the draws better for Snowden hopes
Sydney
Thursday 27 July 2017, 3:16pm
Good barriers have Paul Snowden confident Gold Symphony and Snippets Land will have more luck in the Winter Challenge than the last time they went to Rosehill. Read more »
Cabeirian returns to racing as a gelding
Brisbane
Thursday 27 July 2017, 2:21pm
The talented Cabeirian will return to racing as a gelding at Doomben with high expectations. Read more »
Retirement a long way off for Penza
Sydney
Thursday 27 July 2017, 2:11pm
Journeyman jockey Jeff Penza's stand-out season at Newcastle and Kembla Grange has helped the 47-year-old record a NSW-leading 133 winners. Read more »
Aurie's Star on radar for Hey Doc's return
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 1:49pm
Group One winner Hey Doc will step out during an important set of Flemington jump-outs which will feature a number of spring carnival hopefuls. Read more »
Dry track debut for in-form three-year-old
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 1:43pm
Country trained galloper Poetic Ray will have his first outing on a dry track when he runs in the Nicole Slater Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Oxford Poet headed to Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 27 July 2017, 1:26pm
Sydney stakes-winner Oxford Poet will head to Doomben on Saturday trying to break a 12 month-absence from the winner's circle. Read more »
Lindsay Park pair in final Group race shot
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 12:39pm
Keen Array and Tashbeeh will tackle the final Group race for the season, the Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield, for the Lindsay Park stable. Read more »
Records tumble in Brisbane season
Brisbane
Thursday 27 July 2017, 11:47am
The end of the racing season in Brisbane will confirm several records set during the past 12 months. Read more »
Logue to head jockey training in Qld
Brisbane
Thursday 27 July 2017, 10:26am
Retired Group One winning jockey Maurice Logue has been appointed the new head of education and jockey welfare for Racing Queensland. Read more »
Song to break new ground for Argentina
London
Thursday 27 July 2017, 8:43am
Connections of Argentinian hope Sixties Song have described his participation in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes as a dream come true. Read more »
Martin cops suspension for winning ride
Melbourne
Thursday 27 July 2017, 8:01am
Apprentice Jack Martin and jockey Michael Dee have both been suspended for eight meetings for careless riding in separate races at Sandown. Read more »
Excellent Eccellere a lift for Litt
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 5:57pm
Eccellere has given Warwick Farm trainer Richard Litt a lift at Canterbury as he comes to terms with the retirement of a stable favourite. Read more »
Bowman zeros in on Premiership with treble
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 5:40pm
A Hugh Bowman treble at the Canterbury midweek meeting leaves him in pole position to win the Sydney jockeys' premiership at Rosehill. Read more »
Tony Gollan hits Queensland ton
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 4:51pm
Miss Arabella has given Tony Gollan his 100th Queensland winner for the season and a chance to add the state trainers title to his metropolitan premiership. Read more »
Fully Maxed on target to run at Caulfield
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 4:47pm
Two-year-old Fully Maxed has come through his first-up win at Sandown well and is in line to step up in distance in the $150,000 VOBIS Gold Ingot at Caulfield. Read more »
Sebrarian collapses and dies at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 4:45pm
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained gelding Sebrarian has collapsed and died during during a race at Canterbury. Read more »
Double joy for trainer Nathan McPherson
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 4:41pm
Hunting Hill and the undefeated Eurack have given Cranbourne trainer Nathan McPherson his finest hour at Sandown. Read more »
Smart Nictock too good with game-face on
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 3:51pm
The crafty Nictock might act like a pony in the stables but he's near unbeatable once on the track, impressing again at Canterbury. Read more »
Sultan in the swing of Australian racing
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 3:11pm
Sultan Of Swing will continue his transition to Australian racing when the former New Zealander takes on the Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill. Read more »
Harness racing legend Kevin Newman dies
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 2:52pm
Harness racing and Harold Park legend Kevin Newman has died unexpectedly aged 83. Read more »
Mertens to ride Supido in Bletchingly
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 2:35pm
Apprentice Beau Mertens has got the nod to ride classy sprinter Supido in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Brave Song settles into rhythm for maiden
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 2:11pm
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained colt Brave Song has won his maiden at Canterbury to give Hugh Bowman the initiative in the Sydney jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Matt Dunn with strong Doomben hand
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 2:04pm
Trainer Matt Dunn has enjoyed success with younger horses this season after stocking his stable with new horses. Read more »
Bowman holds advantage after two wins
Sydney
Wednesday 26 July 2017, 1:47pm
Hugh Bowman has ridden the first two winners on the Canterbury program to extend his lead in the Sydney premiership. Read more »