News

Testing track to suit Bandipur in Weetwood

Thursday 24 September 2020, 3:40pm

Trainer Kelly Purdy believes the testing Clifford Park circuit at Toowoomba will bring out the best in Bandipur in the Weetwood Handicap.  Read more »

Heathcote savouring Rothfire adventure

Thursday 24 September 2020, 2:35pm

From travelling the world as a tour manager to training thoroughbreds, Robert Heathcote's working life has taken him on one journey after another.  Read more »

I Am Superman flying ahead of Shannon tilt

Thursday 24 September 2020, 1:45pm

Snowden Racing has gone to Plan B with talented import I Am Superman, who will contest the Shannon Stakes after missing out on a Group One start in Melbourne.  Read more »

Fresh is best for Mr Quickie, says trainer

Thursday 24 September 2020, 1:25pm

Phillip Stokes has a big day at Caulfield with stable star Mr Quickie and exciting three-year-olds Instant Celebrity and Savannah Cloud in action.  Read more »

Cummings hopes Trekking is Everest bound

Thursday 24 September 2020, 11:26am

Godolphin will have two runners in the Moir Stakes including Trekking who could be heading back to The Everest, a race he finished third in last year.  Read more »

Emanate conjures emotional Canterbury win

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 5:17pm

A daughter of one of Bob Ingham's best horses, Emanate has posted a fitting victory at Canterbury as the racing industry mourns the popular owner's death.  Read more »

O'Brien unveils Victoria Derby prospect

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 5:13pm

Danny O'Brien has a powerful team aimed at the major Cups and he's now got a legitimate Victoria Derby chance in Derby Trial winner Cetshwayo.  Read more »

King's Legacy out to spoil Rothfire's Rose

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 3:25pm

Hugh Bowman has a perfect record on King's Legacy and connections are hoping that remains the case when jockey and horse reunite in the Golden Rose.  Read more »

Jamie Kah returns a winner on juvenile

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 3:08pm

Both trainer Mat Ellerton and jockey Jamie Kah branded General Beau a natural two-year-old after his outstanding debut win in the season's first juvenile race.  Read more »

Racing industry mourns death of Bob Ingham

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 1:55pm

One of Australian racing's biggest owners and breeders for many years, Bob Ingham has died just two years short of his 90th birthday.  Read more »

Fresh Pippie ready to fire in Moir Stakes

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 1:54pm

Flying mare Pippie is undefeated in three first-up runs and she is aiming to keep that record intact in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Oliver has pick of stars in Melbourne Cup

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 12:47pm

Damien Oliver will choose between two of trainer Danny O'Brien's stars, Russian Camelot and last year's winner Vow And Declare, in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Pride still hopeful of Everest call-up

Wednesday 23 September 2020, 12:41pm

Joe Pride is still hopeful of having a runner in The Everest and he is happy to be patient as the final five slot holders weigh up their options.  Read more »

Fabergino ready to fly at The Valley

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 4:13pm

Perth trainer Tiarnna Robertson's long-range plan to bring speedy mare Fabergino to Melbourne for the Moir Stakes is about to come to fruition.  Read more »

Love all around for Freedmans at Rosehill

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 3:50pm

Fresh from an outstanding season, trainers Richard and Michael Freedman will chase a stakes race double at Rosehill with two emerging young horses.  Read more »

Final field of nine for G1 Golden Rose

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 2:08pm

Nine three-year-olds will contest the $1 million Golden Rose with flying Queensland sprinter Rothfire a dominant early favourite.  Read more »

Busuttin's Derby contenders go on trial

Tuesday 22 September 2020, 1:52pm

Trent Busuttin says the midweek meeting at Flemington will be key for the three horses he is aiming towards the Group One Victoria Derby.  Read more »

Mamaragan still John Thompson's Golden boy

Monday 21 September 2020, 2:30pm

Trainer John Thompson is maintaining his faith in Group One placegetter Mamaragan, confident the colt can rebound in the $1 million Golden Rose.  Read more »

Undefeated Diamond set to sparkle in Moir

Monday 21 September 2020, 1:25pm

Diamond Effort has had five starts for five wins this year and her trainer Clinton McDonald believes she can measure up in Group One company.  Read more »

Tyzone to stake Epsom claims in Shannon

Monday 21 September 2020, 1:14pm

Tyzone's performance in the Shannon Stakes at Rosehill will determine if he continues on a path to the Group One Epsom Handicap.  Read more »