News

Tosen Stardom out of George Main

Friday 16 September 2016, 8:50am

Winx is expected to have a maximum of five George Main Stakes rivals at Randwick with Tosen Stardom injured on the way to Sydney from Melbourne.  Read more »

Chautauqua cruises in jump-out win

Friday 16 September 2016, 8:07am

Star sprinter Chautauqua has impressed jockey Dwayne Dunn in a jump-out at Flemington ahead of his spring return.  Read more »

Small field for Hill Stakes at Randwick

Friday 16 September 2016, 6:24am

The Group Two Hill Stakes at Randwick has been reduced to six runners with four from the Chris Waller stable and two from Godolphin.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne favourite for Naturalism

Friday 16 September 2016, 6:05am

Tom Melbourne is favourite for the Group Three Naturalism Stakes, a race which carries a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption for the winner.  Read more »

Secret Number set for Oz return

Friday 16 September 2016, 2:37am

Saeed bin Suroor says Secret Number will return to race in Australia following his success in the Doonside Cup at Ayr, in Scotland.  Read more »

Winx set to snatch George Main Stakes

Thursday 15 September 2016, 5:41pm

With a small field and good weather predicted for Saturday, race favourite Winx looks set to stretch her winning streak to 11.  Read more »

Great Esteem to lead Winx in George Main

Thursday 15 September 2016, 5:17pm

Winx is expected to finish the George Main Stakes in front, but the Stuart webb-trained Great Esteem will attempt to lead for as long as he can.  Read more »

Ciaron Maher's racing manager stands down

Thursday 15 September 2016, 5:13pm

Ben Connolly, Ciaron Maher's racing manger, is taking a break as stewards continue their inquiry into the ownership bona fides of four horses.  Read more »

Unbeaten Barthelona faces biggest test yet

Thursday 15 September 2016, 4:41pm

Three-year-old Barthelona will be out to make it three wins from as many starts when he lines up in a 1100m race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bon Jovi guitarist to play Epsom Day

Thursday 15 September 2016, 4:36pm

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has been announced as the headline act for Epsom Day races at Randwick alongside Australian singer Orianthi.  Read more »

Tony Gollan to appeal hefty fine

Thursday 15 September 2016, 4:32pm

Tony Gollan says he is mystified how Amexed returned a positive swab and the trainer will appeal his conviction and $8000 fine  Read more »

Little keeps a watch on Miss Softhands

Thursday 15 September 2016, 3:18pm

Feet problems have plagued the career of Miss Softhands who heads to Caulfield on a soft track for a 1400m race.  Read more »

Bush hero Clearly Innocent back in Shorts

Thursday 15 September 2016, 3:12pm

Trainer Greg Bennett is delighted with Clearly Innocent's lead-up to the Group Two Shorts at Randwick.  Read more »

Maher mares shaping well for Naturalism

Thursday 15 September 2016, 3:06pm

Jameka and Set Square will line up for Ciaron Maher in the Naturalism Stakes with victory giving the winner a guaranteed Caulfield Cup start.  Read more »

Guys looking for first city win as a team

Thursday 15 September 2016, 2:32pm

Respected trainer Bryan Guy is looking forward to a first metropolitan win in partnership with his son Daniel.  Read more »

Dabernig Keen on sprinter's chances

Thursday 15 September 2016, 2:12pm

Keen Array turned in an encouraging first-up performance at Moonee Valley and his co-trainer Tom Dabernig expects a strong showing in the Testa Rossa Stakes.  Read more »

Madluce Missile passes crucial test

Thursday 15 September 2016, 2:03pm

Madluce Missile has passed a crucial barrier test after acting up as his last start but has not drawn to advantage at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Strong Heritage to give G1 springboard

Thursday 15 September 2016, 1:03pm

Co-trainer Paul Snowden believes Russian Revolution could have the fitness edge required to win the Listed Heritage Stakes.  Read more »

Andrassy chasing stakes success

Thursday 15 September 2016, 12:57pm

Andrassy has performed well at Caulfield in recent starts and will be chasing her first stakes win when she runs there in a Group Three race.  Read more »

Orman and Heathcote combine at Eagle Farm

Thursday 15 September 2016, 12:45pm

Leading Queensland apprentice James Orman will ride four horses for trainer Robert Heathcote at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Wednesday Double for Smart Missile

Thursday 15 September 2016, 8:41am

Smart Missile's excellent Spring continued on Wednesday when he notched up a trans-Tasman double, courtesy of Cha Siu Bao in New Zealand and Missile Boom in Victoria.   Read more »

HARZAND ON TRACK FOR ARC RAID AT CHANTILLY

Thursday 15 September 2016, 8:05am

Dual Derby winner Harzand will run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, trainer Dermot Weld has confirmed.  Read more »

Le Romain to avoid Winx

Thursday 15 September 2016, 7:03am

Only a wet track will stop trainer Kris Lees from running Group One winner Le Romain in the Cameron Handicap instead of the George Main.  Read more »

Chris Parnham suspended at Pakenham

Thursday 15 September 2016, 6:19am

Chris Parnham needs to get off his upcoming rides to be back from a careless riding suspension in time to partner Voodoo Lad in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

No long faces if Winx loses: Waller

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 7:16pm

Australia's best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at Rosehill.  Read more »

Browne back in winners' circle

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:53pm

Damian Browne has ridden a winning double at Doomben as he steps up his workload ahead of spring.  Read more »

Bowman to miss G1 rides after suspension

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:19pm

Star jockey Hugh Bowman will miss the chance to ride in at least four Group One races after being suspended for careless riding.  Read more »

NSW stewards question McDougall over ride

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:06pm

Apprentice jockey Blaike McDougall has fronted stewards over his limited use of the whip after Arise Augustus was beaten narrowly.  Read more »

Racing Vic stewards investigate ownership

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:04pm

Azkadellia and three other horses have been stood down as stewards investigate their ownership.  Read more »

Wet weather forces more meeting transfers

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:59pm

The Pakenham synthetic track will hold four meetings in five days as the wet weather continues in Victoria.  Read more »

Chaquinta continues metro winning spree

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:17pm

Chaquinta's third consecutive midweek metropolitan victory has thrust her into contention to earn black type.  Read more »

Provocative retired after tendon injury

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:10pm

Group One Queensland Oaks winner Provocative has been retired after suffering a tendon injury.  Read more »

Derby possibility for improving Rocketeer

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:06pm

Connections of the Mick Price trained Rocketeer will be hoping he can follow the lead of his older stablemate Tarzino at Caulfield.  Read more »

Waller colts dominate midweek meeting

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:02pm

Trainer Chris Waller's Warwick Farm treble has been headlined by the debut win of a half-brother to Criterion.  Read more »

Queensland trainer wins cobalt appeal

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 3:56pm

Queensland trainer Lyn Paton has won an appeal over a cobalt conviction because testing protocols were not followed.  Read more »

Steady Caulfield Cup approach with Berisha

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 2:40pm

As Naturalism Stakes runners chase a guaranteed Caulfield Cup start, Berisha is already in the field following his Mornington Cup success.  Read more »

Caulfield exhibition gallop for Miss Vista

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 2:13pm

The George Osborne-trained Miss Vista will have an exhibition gallop between races at Caulfield on Naturalism Stakes day.  Read more »

Vadamos, Tryster confirmed for Cox Plate

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 1:48pm

Cox Plate invitees Tryster and Vadamos are confirmed to make the trip to Australia for the $3 million weight-for-age race.  Read more »

McCall looking to Colour Charge to step up

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 1:08pm

Group One-winning trainer Natalie McCall is re-building her stable and looking to Colour Charge to step up at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Mullins surprised by Cup favouritism

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 1:05pm

Wicklow Brave has secured a trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup with his Irish St Leger win and is now the equal favourite.  Read more »

Trainers blocked from Warrnambool dunes

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 12:24pm

The sand dunes that helped Prince Of Penzance win a Melbourne Cup are now barred from use by trainers in Warrnambool.  Read more »

Strong trials prime Takedown for G2 Shorts

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 11:54am

Trainer Gary Moore says Takedown will be competitive in the Group Two Shorts if he bring his impressive trial form to Randwick.  Read more »

Buffering gearing up for Melbourne

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 11:36am

Popular Brisbane sprinter Buffering will have a couple of strong home-track hit-outs before he heads to Melbourne to try to win a fourth Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Final hit-out for champion mare Winx

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 7:11am

Australia's best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at Rosehill.  Read more »

Places at a premium for Caulfield Cup run

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 5:39am

Great Esteem is the only horse of the 28 nominations in the Naturalism Stakes not to hold a Caulfield Cup entry.  Read more »

Golden Slipper winner Stratum dies

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 8:28pm

Widden Stud has announced the sudden death of 2005 Golden Slipper winner and successful sire Stratum from a heart attack.  Read more »

Full house expected at Werribee for spring

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 6:21pm

Numbers are still to be finalised but international representation is expected to be strong for the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Bacarella trying for Tea Rose turnaround

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 6:18pm

Trainer Gary Moore would like to see Bacarella ridden with cover in the Group Two Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Jockey takes up new career in real estate

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 6:13pm

After 20 years in the saddle and almost 2000 winners, Dale Smith has retired from race riding to work in real estate.  Read more »

Winx odds-on to make it 11 straight

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 4:10pm

Bookmakers are taking no chances with Winx who will start at Black Caviar odds at Randwick.  Read more »