News

Berry makes winning return to Randwick

Saturday 9 July 2016, 12:32pm

Tommy Berry has made a winning return to Randwick by riding the Gai Waterhouse-trained two-year-old Thronum to a heavy track victory.  Read more »

The use of drones suspended in Britain

Saturday 9 July 2016, 7:24am

The British Horseracing Authority has suspended the use of drones following an incident at Newmarket.  Read more »

Double to McDonald at Newmarket

Saturday 9 July 2016, 7:14am

Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald's winning ways have continued with a double at Newmarket.  Read more »

Code Noir to make comeback at Doomben

Friday 8 July 2016, 3:17pm

Trainer Matt Dunn has waited a long time to get Code Noir back to the races and is hoping his patience pays off at Doomben.  Read more »

Weather concern for Waller stablemates

Friday 8 July 2016, 3:09pm

Leading trainer Chris Waller is concerned a wet Randwick will be against his chances to win the Shoot Out Mile, a race named for a former stable star.  Read more »

Brown upbeat about Lord Von Costa

Friday 8 July 2016, 2:58pm

Trainer Stephen Brown believes Lord Von Costa has improved from his last-start second and expects him to run a big race in the Creswick Series Final.  Read more »

Supercars title there for taking: Frosty

Friday 8 July 2016, 1:19pm

Defending Supercars champion Mark Winterbottom says the driver who can put together a consistent run of form will snatch the 2016 crown.  Read more »

Glendara to do better at Doomben: Baldwin

Friday 8 July 2016, 1:00pm

Trainer Barry Baldwin is looking to Glendara to bounce back from his worst career run at Eagle Farm when he returns to Doomben.  Read more »

The Week at a Glance

Friday 8 July 2016, 12:21pm

A greyhound racing ban, cyclist Anna Meares and the wait for election results have featured in news.  Read more »

A drying Doomben track to suit Choice Bro

Friday 8 July 2016, 12:05pm

Choice Bro's chances at Doomben have improved with strong winds in Brisbane helping dry the track.  Read more »

Weir could reach milestone at Flemington

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:44am

Darren Weir is within two wins of reaching 100 metropolitan winners for the season in Victoria and could bring up the milestone at Flemington.  Read more »

James Orman still in premiership race

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:36am

Apprentice James Orman has had a careless riding suspension reduced to keep his hopes alive in the Brisbane jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Eliot Forbes new RQ chief executive

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:19am

Veterinarian Dr Eliot Forbes is to leave Tasmanian racing to take up the position of chief executive of Racing Queensland.  Read more »

Tassie racing boss to take over in Qld

Friday 8 July 2016, 11:04am

Vet Dr Eliot Forbes has been appointed the new CEO of Racing Queensland at a time when greyhound racing is under close scrutiny.  Read more »

Busy Serving Season for Lucas Bloodstock

Friday 8 July 2016, 9:25am

About a year ago, Ben Lucas’ stud farm Lucas Bloodstock at Boonah (near Beaudesert), welcomed DREAMSCAPE to its stallion barn. He had been standing at Widden Stud NSW and the triple Group winning son of CHOISIR had already kicked off his stud career in fine fashion.  Read more »

James McDonald wins G2 race in England

Friday 8 July 2016, 6:40am

Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald has claimed the Group Two Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket.  Read more »

RNSW unconcerned about revenue loss

Thursday 7 July 2016, 5:12pm

The loss of greyhound racing revenue to the other racing codes will be managed, says Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys.  Read more »

Nominations taken for 2017 Blue Diamond

Thursday 7 July 2016, 5:10pm

The Melbourne Racing Club has received 1372 nominations for the 2017 Group One Blue Diamond Stakes for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Cobalt threshold in horses to be halved

Thursday 7 July 2016, 5:01pm

Racing Australia has announced a lowering of the cobalt threshold in thoroughbreds to 100mcg per litre to bring racing into line with other jurisdictions.  Read more »

Hayes with two hopes in Taj Rossi Final

Thursday 7 July 2016, 4:40pm

David Hayes believes Fast 'N' Rolling can make his presence felt in the Taj Rossi Series Final and expects an improved run from All Out Of Love.  Read more »

Sam Clipperton to ride in Hong Kong

Thursday 7 July 2016, 4:19pm

Sam Clipperton is the latest ex-pat Australian to gain a contract to ride in the competitive Hong Kong arena.  Read more »

Royal Tithe to cap 2yo season for Zielke

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:41pm

Trainer John Zielke has had a great season with two-year-olds and is looking to continue it with Royal Tithe at Doomben.  Read more »

Newitt with good chances on Finals Day

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:23pm

Talented three-year-olds Odyssey Moon and Galaxy Raider headline Craig Newitt's full book of rides for Finals Day at Flemington.  Read more »

NSW greyhound racing suspended for 7 days

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:11pm

A NSW government plan to ban greyhound racing has prompted Greyhound NSW to immediately suspend the sport for seven days.  Read more »

Tough Randwick mile could benefit Zayam

Thursday 7 July 2016, 3:09pm

Trainer Matthew Smith is hoping a tough Randwick 1600m race can work in favour of Zayam's chances on Saturday.  Read more »

G1 winner Spillway on comeback trail

Thursday 7 July 2016, 1:41pm

Last year's Australian Cup winner Spillway is on the comeback trail with the import close to having a barrier trial ahead of a planned new season return.  Read more »

Rockhampton feature winners to clash

Thursday 7 July 2016, 1:33pm

The feature winners at the recent Rockhampton carnival are to clash in an open handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Brisbane jockeys' title to go to the wire

Thursday 7 July 2016, 9:42am

James Orman's appeal against a careless riding suspension will have an impact on the Brisbane jockeys' title.  Read more »

First Light Racing's Caulfield Trackwork Report

Thursday 7 July 2016, 9:31am

Trainer Ciaron Maher and FLR's Ashleigh Dowley run through SEVEN forthcoming 2-year-old runners with the Caulfield team as they build into a very exciting July ahead of a massive Spring!  Read more »

Katie Walsh to ride at Ballarat

Thursday 7 July 2016, 9:26am

Irish jockey Katie Walsh will be a star attraction at the Ballarat jumps carnival, following in the footsteps of her brother Ruby.  Read more »

Phonsie O'Brien remembered fondly

Thursday 7 July 2016, 8:46am

Phonsie O'Brien, the youngest brother of legendary trainer Vincent O'Brien, has died aged 86.  Read more »

Chance To Dance favourite for Winter Final

Thursday 7 July 2016, 7:08am

Chance To Dance is the early favourite for the Listed Winter Championship Final and forms part of a strong book of Flemington rides for Craig Williams.  Read more »

Another winner for McDonald in England

Thursday 7 July 2016, 7:07am

Sydney jockey James McDonald has steered Nile Empress to a maiden win at Yarmouth to snare a second win during his stint in England.  Read more »

Beirut makes it three-straight wins

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 5:12pm

Henry Dwyer will try to extend Beirut's late-season winning streak by targeting a Saturday city race after the mare made it three-straight wins at Sandown.  Read more »

Capitalist's relative scores at Canterbury

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 4:51pm

The horse the Snowdens initially thought was as good as Slipper winner Capitalist has shown his potential by cruising to a maiden victory at Canterbury.   Read more »

Hannah's Wish an emotional winner

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 4:31pm

A filly named for the late Hanna Ciobo, Hannah's Wish, has scored an emotional win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Jacquinot Bay after third-straight win

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 4:21pm

Jacquinot Bay will be out to cap his Winter Championship Series campaign in the Final at Fleminton having already won two heats of the series.  Read more »

Twin trainers chance for rare quinella

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 3:16pm

Trainer Emma Longmire is searching for her first city winner at Randwick on Saturday, but will have to defeat her twin sister's horse to achieve it.   Read more »

Arnold picks up ride on Tas Derby winner

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 2:12pm

Steven Arnold is looking forward to riding Jerilderie Letter for the first time in the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington.  Read more »

Prize money increased for Winter features

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:44pm

Three upcoming Listed races in Sydney have had prize money increases to $150,000.  Read more »

Weir sets early Group 1 target for Roll The Dice Racing’s Mahuta

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:39pm

Mahuta was one of many Darren Weir success stories this season and the leading trainer is looking to the Memsie Stakes as an early opportunity for Group 1 glory.  Read more »

Akavoroun out to win for Ciaron Maher

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:39pm

Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher will be looking to an old favourite to give him a winner in Brisbane this winter with Akavoroun to run at Doomben.  Read more »

Protectionist to target European Group One

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 1:06pm

Protectionist will be set fof the Group One Grosser Preis Berlin before a decision on a return to Australia for the Melbourne Cup which he won in 2014.  Read more »

Star sprinter Buffering in light work

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 12:02pm

Veteran sprinter Buffering has recovered from an injury suffered in Hong Kong and is back in light work with a view to a return to racing.  Read more »

Written Tycoon produces another impressive winner at Geelong

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:40am

Written Tycoon is the Champion 2YO sire for 2015-2016 and has enjoyed a ground breaking season that has made him the hottest stallion in Victoria, so when one of his offspring wins by eight lengths we like to know more.  Read more »

Seven for Pluck

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:37am

Vinery stallion Pluck (USA) sired his 7th first-crop winner with Happy Go Plucky at Cessnock's Jungle Juice Cup meeting on Tuesday.  Read more »

Spendthrift ‘Courts’ breeders in Victoria

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:35am

Spendthrift Farm’s shuttle stallions are in quarantine in Kentucky in readiness for their return flights to Victoria next month.  Read more »

Prussian Secret inquiry delayed

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 9:01am

Racing NSW steward have agreed to a request to delay an inquiry into the alleged drenching of Prussian Secret in 2013.  Read more »

Dartmouth among RV scout's spring targets

Wednesday 6 July 2016, 6:43am

Racing Victoria's Leigh Jordon will spend the next three weeks in Europe trying to attract top-class horses to Melbourne for the spring carnival.  Read more »

A Lotta Love set to back up at Flemington

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 5:53pm

Group-placed mare A Lotta Love is set to back up in the Leilani Series Final at Flemington after a fast-finishing win at Caulfield seven days earlier.  Read more »