News

Aquanita eight member admits to top-ups

Monday 17 December 2018, 11:43am

The stablehand at the centre of the 'Aquanita eight' scandal has admitted giving horses "top-ups" as part of an agreement with trainer Robert Smerdon.  Read more »

Zac Purton rides 900th Hong Kong winner

Monday 17 December 2018, 6:36am

Hong Kong-based Australian jockey Zac Purton has ridden five winners at Sha Tin to reach 900 in the competitive HK arena.  Read more »

Cutadeel wins Listed race on way to Derby

Sunday 16 December 2018, 6:04pm

The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Cutadeel has confirmed a path to the New Zealand Derby with his win in a Listed race at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Qld owner Bill Xanthopolous loses appeal

Sunday 16 December 2018, 3:51pm

Stablehand and owner Bill Xanthopolous has failed in an appeal of a six-month disqualification from an incident at a Gold Coast stable earlier this year.  Read more »

Aloisia shows a return to form on Regumate

Sunday 16 December 2018, 3:44pm

The issue of using Regumate on fillies and mares continues with Victorian mare Aloisia showing a return to form in Sydney where it is allowed.  Read more »

Jackson Murphy stars for Toby Edmonds

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:34pm

Queensland apprentice Jackson Murphy has outridden his three kilogram metropolitan claim but will continue to get rides for top trainer Toby Edmonds.  Read more »

Racing Queensland lifts race fields fees

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:30pm

Racing Queensland has announced an increase to bookmakers in fees for race fields.  Read more »

Missrock aimed at Christmas stakes races

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:27pm

Trainer Robbie Laing will set Group One performer Missrock for a holiday stakes race to try to get her back in winning form.  Read more »

Key player in Aquanita scandal at hearing

Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:24pm

A key player in Australia's biggest racing scandal has to give evidence at the appeals for four trainers disqualified over the 'Aquanita eight' top-ups affair.  Read more »

Dubious set to run at Eagle Farm reopening

Sunday 16 December 2018, 1:48pm

Impressive Randwick debut winner Dubious is Brisbane-bound for a race at Eagle Farm ahead of the Magic Millions meeting at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Work going ahead to spruce up Eagle Farm

Sunday 16 December 2018, 10:02am

About 150 people are working hard to get the Eagle Farm facilities ready for a much-anticipated return to racing at the track.  Read more »

Barrier a key for Victorem in Lough Neagh

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:52pm

A good barrier draw has helped smart galloper Victorem win the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Smart Coupe defies odds in Flemington win

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:34pm

A predicted storm failed to arrive at Flemington which enabled Smart Coupe to take her place and score in the Wingate Avenue Community Centre Trophy.  Read more »

Sky's the limit for Villiers Stakes winner

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:28pm

Sky Boy has taken the next step to fulfilling his destiny with his win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick earning him a berth in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Zoustyle answers critics in Gold Edition

Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:20pm

Brilliant colt Zoustyle has answered his critics with an easy win in the Listed Gold Edition Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Fell Swoop makes return to winners' circle

Saturday 15 December 2018, 5:46pm

Fell Swoop has made a welcome return to the winner's circle, taking out the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Weir contemplates autumn with Declares War

Saturday 15 December 2018, 5:18pm

Declares War has recorded a winning hat-trick for the Darren Weir stable while there's improvement to come from an underdone Whispering Brook  Read more »

Flying Houtzen breaks Doomben track record

Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:59pm

Top Queensland mare Houtzen has broken the Doomben 1050m record in winning the Listed Bribie Handicap.  Read more »

Accession steps up in $500k Inglis Nursery

Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:39pm

The Chris Waller-trained Accession has shown the benefit of his second on debut to win the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick and prompt Golden Slipper dreams.  Read more »

Stud newcomer figures in Doomben double

Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:32pm

Better Reflection has overcome difficulties to continue sire Better Than Ready's great start to his stud career by winning the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »