News
Tosen Stardom out of George Main
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Ayr, Scotland
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
Tuesday 13 September 2016, 4:10pm
Bookmakers are taking no chances with Winx who will start at Black Caviar odds at Randwick. Read more »