News
Under The Louvre to miss the Rupert Clarke
Melbourne
Thursday 22 September 2016, 9:25am
A wide draw which trainer Robert Smerdon says makes it almost mission impossible will see Under The Louvre miss a Group One race at Caulfield. Read more »
Rawiller rides four at Happy Valley
Sydney
Thursday 22 September 2016, 7:29am
Nash Rawiller has enjoyed his biggest meeting in Hong Kong, riding four winners at Happy Valley. Read more »
Weir with strong chances in Group Ones
Melbourne
Thursday 22 September 2016, 5:47am
Victoria's premier trainer Darren Weir could add to his early season Group One tally with chances in both the Underwood Stakes and Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Sky Hunter books Melbourne Cup ticket
London
Thursday 22 September 2016, 5:43am
Sky Hunter has earned himself a second crack at the Melbourne Cup with a comprehensive success at Goodwood. Read more »
McDougall fined $200 for social media spat
Sydney
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 6:21pm
Responding to criticism from a punter on social media has left apprentice jockey Blaike McDougall $200 lighter. Read more »
Glyn Schofield at centre of midweek action
Sydney
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 5:36pm
Jockey Glyn Schofield went on a rollercoaster ride in the first three races at Warwick Farm and emerged with a double. Read more »
Grafton to host first Country C'ship heat
Sydney
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:50pm
Grafton will host the first of the Country Championship heats for the 2017 series. Read more »
Tough day for Hyeronimus in stewards' room
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:13pm
Adam Hyeronimus has had a tumultuous day in the stewards' room, losing his only race on protest before being suspended for careless riding. Read more »
Racing Vic wins trainer doping dispute
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:01pm
Racing Victoria has won its appeal against horse trainer Mark Riley after he twice successfully fought a three-year ban for doping. Read more »
Sires on fire ahead of Ready2Race Sale
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:00pm
The hype surrounding the Inglis Ready2Race Sale has heightened following Monday’s first 2YO barrier trials, with the sire of every trial winner being represented at the upcoming Inglis sale. Read more »
Baster not frightened of Underwood rivals
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 3:57pm
Awesome Rock surprised jockey Stephen Baster with his Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes win but he is confident of a forward showing in the Underwood Stakes. Read more »
Blinkers for Seaburge in Guineas Prelude
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 3:26pm
VRC Sires' Produce Stakes winner Seaburge will race in blinkers for the first time in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Read more »
Martin's despair turns to Group One dream
Sydney
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 2:56pm
Trainer Tim Martin will give stable star Heavens Above a one-week back-up into the Epsom Handicap after Saturday's Golden Pendant. Read more »
Corey Brown springs to mind for Court ride
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 1:27pm
Corey Brown will make a hit-and-run visit to Melbourne to ride Thames Court in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Vet in cobalt cases says he's a scapegoat
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:52am
A vet has again denied supplying bottles of a substance called vitamin complex involved in three trainers' cobalt cases. Read more »
Capacity field to tackle Sir Rupert Clarke
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:49am
Darren Weir will rely on Voodoo Lad and Telopea as he chases a third straight win in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield Read more »
Turnbull Stakes next for Hartnell
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:48am
In-form Hartnell will have his next start in Melbourne in the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington Read more »
Three to line up for Weir in Underwood
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:15am
A field of 11 is set to line up under weight-for-age conditions in the Group One Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Divine Prophet new Guineas favourite
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 6:55am
Divine Prophet is the new Caulfield Guineas favourite with Golden Rose winner Astern out after being treated for an elevated temperature. Read more »
Turn Me Loose ready for Australia again
Sydney
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 6:46am
New Zealander Turn Me Loose has tuned up for his upcoming Australian campaign with a barrier trial win at Avondale. Read more »
Still some spring options for Astern
Sydney
Wednesday 21 September 2016, 5:56am
Godolphin will consider other spring options for Astern with the former Caulfield Guineas favourite ruled out of the race after a setback. Read more »
Melbourne spring beckons for More To Gain
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 6:11pm
Trainer Amanda Turner is confident More To Gain will be competitive in a stakes race, but is unsure whether he will get his chance on Saturday. Read more »
Ride up for grabs on Jameka at Caulfield
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:14pm
Jameka is guaranteed a start in the Caulfield Cup after her Naturalism Stakes win but just who rides is still to be decided. Read more »
Barrier draw crucial for Revolving Door
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:08pm
Clinton McDonald is hoping Revolving Door can draw well for the Caulfield Guineas Prelude so that he can settle closer. Read more »
Grade drop expected to suit Mossin' Around
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:01pm
With the unavailability of grass gallops for Mossin' Around trainer Grahame Begg has taken advantage of a barrier trial at Cranbourne. Read more »
Last Highway jump for trainer Robert Price
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:57pm
A stalwart of the Highway Handicap, Robert Price will watch his last horse jump in the country-only race on Saturday as he eyes a move into provincial racing. Read more »
Prime Dispatch 20/09/2016
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:39pm
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
Melbourne preference for Legless Veuve
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:29pm
The Thousand Guineas Prelude at Caulfield is Stuart Webb' preference for Legless Veuve, but he has also nominated her for a race in Sydney. Read more »
Hugh Bowman free to ride on Epsom Day
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:16pm
Hugh Bowman has won his bid to ride on Epsom day after he successfully appealed the severity of a careless riding charge. Read more »
Lankan Rupee on track for Caulfield Sprint
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:12pm
Mick Price says multiple Group One winner Lankan Rupee is on track to resume in the Caulfield Sprint on his way to the Darley Classic. Read more »
Bon Aurum chasing same G1 success as sire
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 3:44pm
Bon Hoffa won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield and his son Bon Aurum will be trying to add his name to the record books in the Group One race. Read more »
Van Tonder working towards training dream
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 3:41pm
Warwick Farm trainer Andre Van Tonder will have a rare runner when Typeface lines up at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. Read more »
Astern out of Caulfield Guineas
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 3:25pm
Golden Rose winner Astern is the notable omission from the Caulfield Guineas second declarations. Read more »
Godolphin holding aces for Epsom, Metrop
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 2:31pm
Godolphin horses Hauraki and Hartnell are the early favourites for the two biggest races of the Sydney spring carnival. Read more »
Gear change for Tarzino in G1 Underwood
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 1:41pm
Dual Group One winner will have a gear change for the Underwood Stakes, with trainer Mick Price to take blinkers off the horse for the 1800m race. Read more »
Blake Shinn injured in Randwick fall
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 12:03pm
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Blake Shinn has suffered a knee injury after a fall at Randwick barrier trials. Read more »
Jake Noonan to make return at Mornington
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 11:45am
Group One-winning jockey Jake Noonan is ready to make his race return at Mornington almost four months after breaking his leg. Read more »
Richard Collett to have Warwick Farm base
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 6:41am
New Zealand trainer Richard Collett is to have a satellite stable at Warwick Farm after testing the Sydney waters during winter. Read more »
New NSW rule for dual acceptors
Sydney
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:58am
Connections of dual acceptors in NSW will have to decide on acceptance day which race their horses run in. Read more »
Sydney visitor well supported at Caulfield
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:56am
Early betting suggests a wide -pen Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes although the Chris Waller-trained Counterattack has met with early backing. Read more »
ATC chairman Michael Crismale retires
Sydney
Monday 19 September 2016, 5:51pm
Australian Turf Club chairman Michael Crismale will step down from his duties at the club to concentrate on other interests. Read more »
Tough test for The Bandit in Underwood
Melbourne
Monday 19 September 2016, 5:22pm
A track gallop will determine which race The Bandit contests at Caulfield with trainer John Sadler favouring the Underwood Stakes. Read more »
Chaquinta gets chance for black-type glory
Sydney
Monday 19 September 2016, 5:14pm
From picnic winner to dominant midweek performer, Chaquinta now gets the chance to add black-type to her meteoric rise. Read more »
Jameka penalised following Naturalism win
Melbourne
Monday 19 September 2016, 5:10pm
Racing Victoria handicapper Greg Carpenter has taken the chance to re-handicap Jameka following her Naturalism Stakes win at Caulfield. Read more »
Chauffeur drives to line in 2yo trials
Sydney
Monday 19 September 2016, 4:25pm
Some expensive horse flesh has been on display in the first official two-year-old trials of the season at Randwick. Read more »
First Seal on Golden comeback
Sydney
Monday 19 September 2016, 3:21pm
Trainer John Thompson is looking to First Seal to re-assert herself in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill. Read more »
Tendon injury ends Berisha's Cup quest
Melbourne
Monday 19 September 2016, 1:40pm
Berisha's Caulfield Cup hopes are over with the gelding suffering a tendon injury which will keep him off the track for about 12 months. Read more »
Xtravagant heading to Sir Rupert Clarke
Melbourne
Monday 19 September 2016, 1:00pm
After pleasing co-trainer Stephen Autridge and jockey Damien Oliver in a Cranbourne barrier trial Xtravagant is set to run in a Group One race at Caulfield. Read more »
The Quarterback wins Cranbourne trial
Melbourne
Monday 19 September 2016, 11:39am
The Quarterback has scored an easy win in a Cranbourne barrier trial as he prepares for his spring return at Flemington. Read more »
Brisbane trainer looking at Sydney money
Brisbane
Monday 19 September 2016, 11:09am
Brisbane trainer Desleigh Forster is looking to Sydney with her stable stars, attracted by the increased prize money. Read more »