News

Dee holds strong whip hand with Weir

Monday 15 August 2016, 2:49pm

Apprentice Michael Dee has impressed leading trainer Darren Weir with the young rider making his mark early in the season.  Read more »

Zelady's Night Out runs for Gollan

Monday 15 August 2016, 2:42pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is hoping for a winning start to his new Sydney venture when Zelady's Night Out runs in the Silver Shadow Stakes.  Read more »

Winx leads nine Warwick Stakes nominations

Monday 15 August 2016, 12:40pm

The Chris Waller-trained superstar mare Winx has been nominated alongside four stablemates for the Group Two Warwick Stakes.  Read more »

Star Witness Has His Star

Monday 15 August 2016, 8:53am

The most expensive yearling by Star Witness in 2015, Star Turn had his turn to shine at Rosehill on Saturday when derailing the return of Golden Slipper winner Capitalist to score a stylish victory in the Group III ATC San Domenico Stakes.  Read more »

Invincible Stakes Double

Monday 15 August 2016, 8:50am

Yarraman Park’s star sire I Am Invincible kick started the new season with a stakes double at Caulfield as I Am a Star returned from a break to take the Group III MRC Quezette Stakes and Voodoo Lad scored a career best win in the Listed MRC Regal Roller Stakes  Read more »

Protectionist wins European Group One race

Monday 15 August 2016, 7:59am

Protectionist, the 2014 Melbourne Cup winner, has won his first European Group One race but is unlikely to return to Australia.  Read more »

Another British stayer for Chris Waller

Monday 15 August 2016, 7:39am

British stayer Regal Monarch has won at Pontefract, his final start before he travels to Australia to join the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »

Craig Williams to ride in Japan series

Monday 15 August 2016, 6:30am

Premier Melbourne jockey Craig Williams will compete for the ninth time in the World All Stars series in Japan.  Read more »

Willie Mullins eyes Melbourne with Warrior

Monday 15 August 2016, 6:12am

Trainer Willie Mullins is eyeing the Melbourne Cup with dual-purpose performer Clondaw Warrior following his second in the American St Leger.  Read more »

NZ colt Saracino in Caulfield Guineas bid

Sunday 14 August 2016, 5:43pm

New Zealand colt Saracino will bid to give trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman and owner Lib Petagne more Australian Group One success.  Read more »

Winx ready for Warwick Stakes return

Sunday 14 August 2016, 3:22pm

The Warwick Stakes at Randwick will feature a host of Group One winners trying to get an early decision over champion mare Winx.  Read more »

Weather to decide Derryn's next start

Sunday 14 August 2016, 2:46pm

Derryn will be Lindsay Park's representative in the Golden Rose and will have his next start at either Randwick or Moonee Valley depending on the weather.  Read more »

O'Reilly Cyrus still on track for Rose

Sunday 14 August 2016, 2:17pm

Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley is happy with the progress of O'Reilly Cyrus who he is aiming at the Golden Rose.  Read more »

First Seal gearing up for spring carnival

Sunday 14 August 2016, 2:11pm

Trainer John Thompson is planning to run First Seal, Zanbagh and Sir John Hawkwood in barrier trials as they start their spring campaigns.  Read more »

Aust Derby winner gearing up for return

Sunday 14 August 2016, 12:47pm

Tavago will line up in a Cranbourne jump-out in preparation for a spring return in the Group One Memsie Stakes.  Read more »

Michelle Payne could ride at Breeders' Cup

Sunday 14 August 2016, 11:40am

Michelle Payne could ride in the United States if both she and Group One winner Azkadellia are fit for the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita.  Read more »

Larry Cassidy third in comeback ride

Sunday 14 August 2016, 9:16am

Larry Cassidy has finished third on Forbidden Kisses in his first ride for more than a year at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Coolmore reveals surgery for The Gurkha

Sunday 14 August 2016, 7:38am

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Cox Plate hopeful The Gurkha has had surgery for an unspecified problem in Ireland.  Read more »

Mark Zahra suspended at Caulfield

Saturday 13 August 2016, 6:39pm

Mark Zahra has guided Sydney galloper Russian Revolution to a Caulfield victory before receiving a suspension for careless riding on Lord Of The Sky.  Read more »

Parnham guides Voodoo Lad to Caulfield win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 6:07pm

A trial at Casterton has been instrumental in Voodoo Lad returning to winning form in the Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Avdulla produces gun ride on Allergic

Saturday 13 August 2016, 6:02pm

Godolphin trainer John O'Shea is likely to send Allergic towards the Group Three Kingston Town Stakes following his win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Miss Rose De Lago claims Lawrence Stakes

Saturday 13 August 2016, 5:29pm

A fast pace and a good ride from Damien Oliver has allowed Miss Rose De Lago to take the prize in the PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

His Majesty reigns supreme at Rosehill

Saturday 13 August 2016, 5:18pm

Trainer Kim Waugh plans to send His Majesty towards the Group Three Cameron Handicap after winning at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wide draw no problem for I Am A Star

Saturday 13 August 2016, 4:54pm

I Am A Star has notched a winning hat-trick with a barnstorming win in the Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Testa shadows his rivals at Rosehill

Saturday 13 August 2016, 4:41pm

The consistent Testashadow has begun his campaign in style with a win at Rosehill that will raise his rating.  Read more »

Revamped track works wonders for Beckham

Saturday 13 August 2016, 4:36pm

Other horses have struggled on the revamped Eagle Farm track but Beckham has outslogged the competition to win again on the new surface.  Read more »

Chris Waller trains Rosehill trifecta

Saturday 13 August 2016, 3:54pm

Sydney's premiership-winning trainer Chris Waller has taken out a Saturday trifecta in Sydney.  Read more »

Russian Revolution takes out Vain Stakes

Saturday 13 August 2016, 3:45pm

Russian Revolution has softened the blow of the defeat of Capitalist with victory in the Vain Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Star Turns San Domenico on its head

Saturday 13 August 2016, 3:44pm

Golden Slipper winner Capitalist has finished fourth in the San Domenico Stakes, with the winner Star Turn signalling he'll be a spring force.  Read more »

Beside You speeds to Highway win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 2:08pm

Kempsey trainer Barry Ratcliff has won a rare city race with unbeaten filly Beside You in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Things finally go Rare Occurrence's way

Saturday 13 August 2016, 2:00pm

Not much has gone right for Rare Occurrence since her last win in October 2015, but the filly's luck has turned at Eagle Farm with a win over 1200m.  Read more »

Three in a row for O'Lonera at Caulfield

Saturday 13 August 2016, 1:31pm

Trainer Cindy Alderson has a 2500m race in mind for O'Lonera at Moonee Valley after he scored an all-the-way win at Caulfield, his third in a row.  Read more »

Extensible heading for Melbourne spring

Saturday 13 August 2016, 1:02pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden believes Extensible has the talent to tackle a stakes race during the Melbourne spring carnival after winning at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lloyd sticks to inside for Panno Rossa win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 12:59pm

The inside is usually a no-go zone at Eagle Farm, but jockey Jeff Lloyd hasn't hesitated to stick to the fence to win aboard Panno Rossa.  Read more »

Kate Nipperess to remain in hospital

Saturday 13 August 2016, 9:22am

Injured track rider Kate Nipperess has regained feeling in her legs as she continues her recovery from a serious accident.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori claims 3000th British win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 7:36am

Frankie Dettori has reached a significant milestone, riding his 3000th British winner on Predilection at Newmarket.  Read more »

Two day meeting becomes one super day

Friday 12 August 2016, 5:13pm

Six jumps races including the Grand National Steeplechase will be conducted on one super day of jumping at Ballarat.  Read more »

Abracadash ready for Saturday racing

Friday 12 August 2016, 5:05pm

Trainer Kelso Wood has kept faith with Abracadash who lines up for her first Saturday race at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Awesome Rock returns at Caulfield

Friday 12 August 2016, 3:44pm

Stephen Baster is looking forward to the spring with Awesome Rock who makes his return in the P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tango to rain on Capitalist's parade

Friday 12 August 2016, 3:11pm

Tango Rain has a formidable opponent in the San Domenico Stakes and trainer Gerald Ryan is keen to see how he measures up.  Read more »

Rocky King in distance test at Eagle Farm

Friday 12 August 2016, 3:02pm

The speedy Rocky King will be out to change his recent luck when he steps out over 1400 metres for the first time at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Lindsay Park 3YOs kick off at Caulfield

Friday 12 August 2016, 2:12pm

The Lindsay Park stable will saddle up two runners in each of the Group Three races for three-year-olds at Caulfield.  Read more »

Angel Dancer jumps up to open company

Friday 12 August 2016, 11:45am

In-form mare Angel Dancer faces her biggest test at Eagle Farm where she steps up to open company.  Read more »

Jess Taylor out of action for eight weeks

Friday 12 August 2016, 11:36am

Jockey Jess Taylor will spend around eight weeks on the sidelines after breaking her right wrist for a second time in a race fall at Gosford.  Read more »

Samantha Clenton nears return from injury

Friday 12 August 2016, 7:20am

Apprentice Samantha Clenton is nearing a returh to riding, three months after suffering shoulder and back injuries in a multiple-horse fall at Taree.  Read more »

Highland Reel entered for International

Friday 12 August 2016, 6:24am

Cox Plate placegetter Highland Reel is the second favourite behind Postponed for the Juddmonte International at York.  Read more »

McEvoy reunited with Lucia Valentina

Friday 12 August 2016, 6:09am

Kerrin McEvoy will be back aboard Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Lucia Valentina when she resumes in the Warwick Stakes.  Read more »

Winx arthroscopic surgery revealed

Thursday 11 August 2016, 6:25pm

Trainer Chris Waller has told stewards champion mare Winx underwent arthroscopic surgery after her Doncaster win to remove a bone chip.  Read more »

Different Moss My Name headed for Rosehill

Thursday 11 August 2016, 5:55pm

Cameron Crockett is searching for his second city winner with Moss My Name in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday.  Read more »

McDonald looking forward to Revolving Door

Thursday 11 August 2016, 5:18pm

Revolving Door commences his spring campaign at Caulfield that his trainer Clinton McDonald hopes will end with victory in the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »