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Chelsea Ings hospitalised after race fall

Thursday 21 May 2020, 3:16pm

Jockey Chelsea Ings has been taken to hospital with concussion following a heavy race fall at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Ryan lukewarm on Atkins start for Peltzer

Thursday 21 May 2020, 3:12pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is leaning towards sending Peltzer for a break after he races at Randwick, rather than pressing on to a Group One race in Queensland.  Read more »

Rich Charm up for Flemington straight test

Thursday 21 May 2020, 1:43pm

A lot of water has passed under the bridge since Rich Charm was successful up the Flemington straight during the 2017 Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Fresh travel ban for New Zealand horses

Thursday 21 May 2020, 12:42pm

A broodmare awaiting export to Australia has tested positive to an equine disease, halting the movement of horses from New Zealand.  Read more »

Kementari ready for comeback win: Cummings

Thursday 21 May 2020, 12:15pm

Godolphin's head trainer James Cummings is confident Kementari is ready to win his first race in two years in the Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Spring uncertainty puts Begg plans on hold

Thursday 21 May 2020, 12:12pm

Grahame Begg says any changes to the Melbourne spring carnival need to announced as soon as possible so trainers can begin planning programs for their horses.  Read more »

Isotope working towards first stakes win

Thursday 21 May 2020, 11:39am

Isotope has worked well as she chases her first stakes win in the Group Two Champagne Classic at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Anderson pair to take on boom 3YO Kinane

Thursday 21 May 2020, 11:32am

Trainer Chris Anderson hopes to gain a further insight into the potential of Ballistic Boy and Profit when they take on Kinane at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Earth Song records strong Randwick win

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 4:43pm

Earth Song has taken out the Vale Caryl Williamson Handicap at Randwick to honour the Australian Associated Press turf editor following her death last week.  Read more »

Hellyer hopes winning runs in family

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 4:29pm

Jockey Micheal Hellyer had an easy win on Amiche at the Sunshine Coast and hopes to repeat it on the filly's sister Baccarat Baby in the Stradbroke next month.  Read more »

Romancer set for return race at Flemington

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 3:40pm

Trainer Grahame Begg is looking forward to a winter racing program with Romancer who makes his return in the Listed Straight Six at Flemington.  Read more »

Brisbane G1 starts on the line at Randwick

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 2:02pm

The Darley Handicap at Randwick will give an indication as to Sydney trained two-year-old hopes for the Group One J J Atkins at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sunlight's racing future remains in limbo

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 11:45am

After two below par Group One performances from Sunlight, the mare has headed to the spelling paddock as her ownership group decides her future.  Read more »

Tambo's Mate set for step up at Eagle Farm

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 11:36am

Tambo's Mate is again ready to show his improvement in the past year when he tackles the Group Two Victory Stakes on Saturday.  Read more »

Victory Stakes takes on more importance

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 11:03am

The Group Two Victory Stakes has an even more important role in Queensland winter racing this year as a lead up to the Group One Stradbroke Hcp  Read more »

Mr Bellagio heads Edmonds' Gold Coast tilt

Wednesday 20 May 2020, 10:48am

Underrated gelding Mr Bellagio heads another strong assault by the Edmonds training partnership on a Gold Coast metropolitan meeting.  Read more »

Ablaze entered for two Sandown jumps races

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 5:25pm

Unbeaten in four starts over jumps, Ablaze has been entered to continue his winning streak in both the Australian Hurdle and Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Matamata gives Peter Moody a second winner

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 3:50pm

After four years on the training sidelines, Peter Moody has landed a second winner with Matamata winning at Moe, his third runner back.  Read more »

Melham to plead not guilty to bet charges

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 2:44pm

Jockey Ben Melham and his partner Karlie Dales have indicated at a Victorian Racing Tribunal directions hearing they will fight betting charges against them.  Read more »

Boss out to strike on Jazette at Randwick

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 2:13pm

The Australian Turf Club has named a race after Australian Associated Press turf editor Caryl Williamson at Randwick following her death.  Read more »

Trainers scrambling for Stradbroke jockeys

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 1:36pm

Coronavirus restrictions on travel have led to a scramble to get jockeys for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap on June 6.  Read more »

Michael Rodd set to resume at Flemington

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 12:13pm

Returning jockey Michael Rodd has five rides booked at Flemington, including former Singapore Horse of the Year Debt Agent.  Read more »

Victorem set for a crack at Stradbroke Hcp

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 9:42am

Port Macquarie galloper Victorem is headed to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap after a successful barrier trial on Tuesday.  Read more »

Brisbane plans for Sydney colt Wild Ruler

Monday 18 May 2020, 5:52pm

Promising Sydney two-year-old Wild Ruler is scheduled to run in the Champagne Classic in Brisbane ahead of a possible tilt at the Group One JJ Atkins.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane topweight for Stradbroke

Monday 18 May 2020, 5:46pm

Accomplished sprinter Santa Ana Lane is the 58.5kg topweight as he tries to repeat his 2018 Stradbroke Handicap win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Moroney considers Harlech for Aust spring

Monday 18 May 2020, 3:57pm

Trainer Mike Moroney has spring ambitions for Tofane, Buffalo River and Aktau while he is also looking to bring sprinter-miler Harlech across from New Zealand.  Read more »

Damian Lane set to continue Japan sojourn

Monday 18 May 2020, 2:22pm

Leading Melbourne jockey Damian Lane expects to receive approval to continue riding in Japan during the Australian off-season.  Read more »

Django Freeman ready for Australian debut

Monday 18 May 2020, 1:54pm

German Derby runner-up Django Freeman is scheduled to make his Australian debut over 1600m at Flemington after missing last spring because of injury.  Read more »

Trekking a big shortener in Stradbroke Hcp

Monday 18 May 2020, 1:09pm

Godolphin galloper Trekking has been the big shortener in Stradbroke Handicap betting after his win in The Goodwood.  Read more »

Bosson rejects Australia for Te Akau role

Monday 18 May 2020, 12:58pm

Star New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson has been retained as Te Akau Racing's No.1 stable rider for the 2020-21 thoroughbred season.  Read more »

Wisdom Of Water is real the deal: Fradd

Sunday 17 May 2020, 2:20pm

International jockey Robbie Fradd says new JJ Atkins favourite Wisdom Of Water will have no problems handling the high-pressure of the Group One race.  Read more »

Symons-Laxon 2YO on track for Atkins start

Sunday 17 May 2020, 12:29pm

Thunder Mania has emphasised his claims for the Group One JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm with an important win.  Read more »

Vega regains some old Magic in Perth win

Sunday 17 May 2020, 12:11pm

Veteran sprinter Vega Magic is back in the business of winning after making a successful return to Perth racing.  Read more »

Select Queensland team for Tulloch Lodge

Sunday 17 May 2020, 11:00am

Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will have a smaller than usual presence in Brisbane this winter but they still plan to take a select team of horses.  Read more »

Hanseatic to stay on sprint path in spring

Sunday 17 May 2020, 10:20am

Multiple stakes-winning colt Hanseatic is likely to be targeted at sprint races during his spring campaign.  Read more »

Cartwright looking forward to Vic return

Sunday 17 May 2020, 10:00am

Apprentice Georgina Cartwright says the decision to base herself in Adelaide for the carnival was the right choice but she is looking forward to returning home.  Read more »

Queensland media negotiations are ongoing

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:41am

The negotiations for media rights in Queensland are ongoing despite the Brisbane Racing Club re-signing with Sky Channel.  Read more »

Injured jockey Duggan feels 'very lucky'

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:36am

NSW jockey Jenny Duggan admits luck was on her side as she recovers from injuries suffered in a race fall.  Read more »

Strict protocols for Irish horse racing

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:08am

Horse Racing Ireland has announced the resumption of racing with coronavirus protocols involving trainers, jockeys and racecourse staff.  Read more »

New York racetracks cleared for reopening

Sunday 17 May 2020, 8:54am

Horse racing in New York is on the verge of resuming behind closed doors at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga.  Read more »

Super Titus impresses with Flemington win

Saturday 16 May 2020, 6:06pm

The addition of ear muffs has helped Super Titus to relax in his races with the Lindsay Park galloper landing a second Australian win at Flemington.  Read more »

Trekking beats Gytrash in Group 1 Goodwood

Saturday 16 May 2020, 6:03pm

John Allen has steered the James Cummings-trained Trekking to a narrow win over favourite Gytrash in the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville in Adelaide.  Read more »

Dirty Work completes hat-trick in Ortensia

Saturday 16 May 2020, 5:55pm

Dirty Work has saved the day for his stable, making it three wins on end in the Listed Ortensia Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lucy repays Squair with Silk Stocking win

Saturday 16 May 2020, 5:42pm

Love You Lucy has made amends for ending trainer Barry Squair's days as a trackwork rider with her win in the Listed Silk Stocking.  Read more »

Baker's stable gem Irithea wins Dark Jewel

Saturday 16 May 2020, 5:24pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained Irithea has won the Group Three Dark Jewel Classic at Scone to earn a trip to Queensland for a possible Group One tilt.  Read more »

Hightail breaks Gold Coast duck in Guineas

Saturday 16 May 2020, 4:26pm

Sydney gelding Hightail has finally had some luck in a Gold Coast feature race, winning at Group Three level.  Read more »

Promising filly Fituese wins Listed race

Saturday 16 May 2020, 4:16pm

The John Thompson-trained Fituese has made it five wins from seven starts with her first black-type success in the Listed Denise's Joy Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Oceanex claims Cup berth in Andrew Ramsden

Saturday 16 May 2020, 4:14pm

Victory in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington has given the Mick Price and Mick Kent Jr-trained Oceanex a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Ranier claims Listed Luskin Star Stakes

Saturday 16 May 2020, 3:49pm

After making it two wins from as many starts this preparation, Godolphin sprinter Ranier will head to Brisbane where the Group One Stradbroke Handicap awaits.  Read more »

Wisdom Of Water in brilliant Atkins trial

Saturday 16 May 2020, 3:06pm

Wisdom Of Water has turned in an outstanding trial for next month's Group One JJ Atkins with his Gold Coast win.  Read more »