News
3YO El Venetian finds new home after Moody
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
Perth
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »