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Chelsea Ings hospitalised after race fall
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Perth
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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'
Sydney
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
Dublin
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
New York City
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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 »