News

3YO El Venetian finds new home after Moody

Tuesday 29 November 2016, 12:45pm

Co-trainer Adrian Bott says the Listed-placed El Venetian has matured since being gelded ahead of his debut for his new stable at Canterbury on Wednesday.  Read more »

Arrowfield buys Hartnell's sister

Tuesday 29 November 2016, 12:05pm

Arrowfield Stud's Paul Messara has bought a half sister to Hartnell at the broodmare sale in England.  Read more »

Racing NSW to pay jockeys' parental leave

Tuesday 29 November 2016, 10:53am

Racing NSW has started a paid parental leave scheme for female jockeys as the Australian Jockeys' Association continues to lobby the federal government.  Read more »

Golden Slipper Winning Sires

Tuesday 29 November 2016, 9:35am

A hard fought Group I victory in the WATC Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot last Saturday for Takedown credited his sire Stratum with his fifth Group I winner, which got us thinking about the fortunes of our Golden Slipper winning sires.  Read more »

Proven Thoroughbreds & John Thompson Xmas OPEN DAY

Tuesday 29 November 2016, 8:35am

The festive season is upon us and Proven Thoroughbreds with John Thompson are once again opening his stable doors for this Sunday December 4.  Read more »

Takedown booked on flight from Melbourne

Tuesday 29 November 2016, 7:44am

Winterbottom Stakes winner Takedown has been booked on a flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong where he will run in the International Sprint.  Read more »

Pakenham Cup attracts 23 nominations

Tuesday 29 November 2016, 6:18am

The Pakenham Cup meeting, to be held as a feature Saturday fixture for the first time, has attracted a total of 226 nominations including 23 for the Cup.  Read more »

Seasoned Sweet Redemption off to Rosehill

Monday 28 November 2016, 5:47pm

Co-trainer Adrian Bott says Sweet Redemption thrives with travel as she prepares to make Rosehill her 11th venue this year.  Read more »

Closing Bell to run in ATC Cup

Monday 28 November 2016, 5:08pm

American import Closing Bell will be one of four runners for trainer Chris Waller in the ATC Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

WFA to suit Kiwi Kawi in Gr1 Kingston Town

Monday 28 November 2016, 4:52pm

A field of 16 has been declared for the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot, the final Australian Group One race of the year.  Read more »

Delays in Queensland appeals

Monday 28 November 2016, 4:04pm

Delays in resolving appeals in Queensland has been again highlighted by cases involving apprentices Bridget Grylls and Josh Oliver.  Read more »

Swacadelic back in distance at Pakenham

Monday 28 November 2016, 3:57pm

Sandown Cup runner-up Swacadelic will drop in distance from 3200m to 2500m when he runs in the $200,000 Listed Pakenham Cup.  Read more »

Brown outed for 2 months in Singapore

Monday 28 November 2016, 3:50pm

Jockey Corey Brown has copped a two-month suspension in Singapore for failing to give a urine sample.  Read more »

Dee to ride at Rosehill for first time

Monday 28 November 2016, 2:44pm

Michael Dee is hoping to make it back-to-back stakes wins on Hazzabeel when the apprentice heads to Rosehill for the first time.  Read more »

Track rider escapes serious injury

Monday 28 November 2016, 1:27pm

Fears Queanbeyan track rider James Gibbs had suffered serious spinal injuries in a fall have been allayed.   Read more »

BRC to chase Scales of Justice

Monday 28 November 2016, 12:40pm

Brisbane Race Club officials are keen to get Perth star Scales of Justice to Brisbane for the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Doyle to ride for Godolphin at Canterbury

Monday 28 November 2016, 11:23am

James Doyle has been booked to ride Miami Dade for Godolphin at Canterbury on Wednesday as he begins his stint replacing James McDonald.  Read more »

Time for War in demand from first crop of star foals

Monday 28 November 2016, 10:42am

Although we are approaching the end of November Kitchwin Hills is still a hive of activity, especially the covering shed, where Time For War is covering his second book of mares.   Read more »

Frantic arrangements to get Takedown to HK

Monday 28 November 2016, 9:02am

Trainer Gary Moore is hoping Takedown can fly from Melbourne to Hong Kong for the International Sprint.  Read more »

Luke Nolen gets to know Oscietra

Monday 28 November 2016, 8:51am

Luke Nolen has ridden Black Caviar's daughter Oscietra for the first time in a morning work-out at Euroa.  Read more »

ATC announces 10-year infrastructure plan

Monday 28 November 2016, 7:30am

The Australian Turf Club has announced a 10-year plan for upgrades at all four Sydney racecourses.  Read more »

Elliott launches challenge to Mullins

Monday 28 November 2016, 6:33am

Willie Mullins' reign as Ireland's champion National Hunt trainer is under threat with Gordon Elliott continuing his charge with six winners at Navan.  Read more »

Another first for Michelle Payne

Sunday 27 November 2016, 6:02pm

Michelle Payne has ridden Duke Of Nottingham to win at Swan Hill, making her the first Victorian dual licence holder to win on a horse she trains.  Read more »

Awesome Rock to return to work

Sunday 27 November 2016, 5:08pm

Emirates Stakes winner Awesome Rock is set to return to work after a three-week break and be prepared for a return in the Group One C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Waller three-handed in Kingston Town

Sunday 27 November 2016, 4:51pm

Chris Waller will have three chances as he tries to claim the final GroupOne race for the year in Australia, the Kingston Town Classic in Perth.  Read more »

Injury scare for the talented Scherzoso

Sunday 27 November 2016, 3:32pm

A relieved Tony McEvoy will aim Scherzoso at next year's staying features with the trainer's fears he had suffered a tendon injury at Ballarat allayed.  Read more »

Handicapper to have final Villiers say

Sunday 27 November 2016, 2:26pm

The handicaps for several Brisbane horses are likely to determine whether they head to Sydney for the Group Two Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Cao Cao could bypass Magic Millions

Sunday 27 November 2016, 2:07pm

Trainer Mick Price is leaning towards the Blue Diamond Stakes with Cao Cao rather than the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Monbeg Dude to have regal home

Sunday 27 November 2016, 12:51pm

Monbeg Dude has been retired and will live out his days with Zara and Mike Tindall on a royal estate.  Read more »

Miss Cover Girl to make belated return

Sunday 27 November 2016, 10:24am

Top jockey Damian Browne is expected to be reunited with Miss Cover Girl in the Group Three George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Takedown wins the Winterbottom Stakes

Saturday 26 November 2016, 9:30pm

Takedown's Group One win in the Winterbottom Stakes in Perth has put him in the frame for the rich International Sprint in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Stewards quiz apprentice Heywood over ride

Saturday 26 November 2016, 6:29pm

Apprentice Jockey Nick Heywood has been questioned over his ride on Secret Trail at Rosehill.  Read more »

Upscale uplifts Avdulla's day at Rosehill

Saturday 26 November 2016, 6:23pm

It has taken Brenton Avdulla until the last race of the Rosehill program to ride a winner with Upscale saluting for trainer Kris Lees.  Read more »

Tarrant, Forster firing on all cylinders

Saturday 26 November 2016, 6:21pm

Apprentice Luke Tarrant has ridden his most important winner since returning from suspension aboard Desleigh's Forster's Cylinder Beach.  Read more »

Interstate targets for in-form Boom Time

Saturday 26 November 2016, 5:56pm

The Summer Cup at Randwick and the Magic Millions Trophy for stayers are targets for Boom Time who has made it back-to-back wins in Melbourne.  Read more »

Sun shines on Madotti's Rosehill victory

Saturday 26 November 2016, 5:49pm

Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn has scored a winning double at Rosehill with Madotti and Delightful Feeling.  Read more »

Landmark victory for emerging Qld trainer

Saturday 26 November 2016, 5:25pm

Trainer Chris Anderson has trained his first stakes winner with Elegant Composure claiming the Listed Colin McAlpine Memorial.  Read more »

Steve Smith-owned horse scores at Rosehill

Saturday 26 November 2016, 4:59pm

Hogmanay, part-owned by Australian Test captain Steve Smith, has notched one of trainer Chris Waller's four winners at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wise Hero stays unbeaten at Moonee Valley

Saturday 26 November 2016, 3:55pm

Former West Australian trainer John Price has claimed his first Melbourne city win with three-year-old Wise Hero remaining unbeaten at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Qld set to consider Michelle Payne licence

Saturday 26 November 2016, 3:41pm

Queensland racing officials say they will consider giving trainer-jockey Michelle Payne a licence to ride at the Gold Coast Magic Millions meeting.  Read more »

Another successful Highway trip for Dunn

Saturday 26 November 2016, 3:32pm

Trainer Matt Dunn has taken his tally in Highway races in Sydney to five with the win of Delightful Feeling.  Read more »

The Rumour File rings true in Rosehill win

Saturday 26 November 2016, 3:02pm

The Rumour File has scored an upset victory at Rosehill, swooping home late to edge out Hunter Jack in a photo finish.  Read more »

Cao Cao presses claims for Magic Millions

Saturday 26 November 2016, 2:44pm

The Magic Millions Classic is on the radar for the Mick Price-trained Cao Cao after backing up his Maribyrnong Plate placing with a strong Moonee Valley win.  Read more »

Zinzi proves Heinrich right with Farm win

Saturday 26 November 2016, 2:26pm

Zinzi was a rank Sydney failure but the decision to take off her winkers has proved a winner at Eagle Farm  Read more »

Experience the key to Serena Bay victory

Saturday 26 November 2016, 2:21pm

Serena Bay has shown the benefit of previous experience to make it two wins from two starts.  Read more »

Zumbelina shows class in Rosehill victory

Saturday 26 November 2016, 1:50pm

Zumbelina has scored her third consecutive metropolitan win and will be aimed at two Group Three races next year.  Read more »

Heavenly Descent makes it three in a row

Saturday 26 November 2016, 1:32pm

The Mick Price-trained filly Heavenly Descent has made it a hat-trick of wins with a hard-fought victory over 1600m at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Loyalty Man wins Wodonga Cup

Friday 25 November 2016, 5:42pm

Loyalty Man has survived a protest to take out the Wodonga Cup over London Fog.  Read more »

Valley return for consistent Chiavari

Friday 25 November 2016, 4:36pm

Consistent mare Chiavari makes her return to racing at Moonee Valley where her last win was over the same course and distance.  Read more »

Early days for Winx's expensive little bro

Friday 25 November 2016, 4:21pm

Winx's half-brother, a $2.3 million Snitzel colt, will have a number of short preparations before trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trial him.  Read more »