News

Vet charged over banned drug in stable

Friday 10 June 2016, 6:37am

The detection of a prohibited substance following a stable inspection has led to Racing Victoria stewards laying charges against a vet.  Read more »

A look at the Queensland Oaks

Thursday 9 June 2016, 6:03pm

Here's a look at some facts and figures about the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Queensland Derby facts that matter

Thursday 9 June 2016, 5:40pm

Here's a look at the history of the Queensland Derby to be run on Saturday at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

International invitations for Cox Plate

Thursday 9 June 2016, 5:24pm

Moonee Valley has issued Cox Plate invitations to horses from Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong and Ireland.  Read more »

Weather to determine where Qadir runs

Thursday 9 June 2016, 3:54pm

A run for Qadir at either Flemington or Morphettville Parks will be made on the better weather forecast.  Read more »

Tom Sadler cops three-week suspension

Thursday 9 June 2016, 3:18pm

Apprentice jockey Tom Sadler has copped a three-week suspension by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Waller cautious about Stayer's Cup pair

Thursday 9 June 2016, 2:59pm

Chris Waller is hopeful more than confident about his runners in the Stayer's Cup at Randwick over the testing 3200 metres.  Read more »

Forster set for bumper day at Eagle Farm

Thursday 9 June 2016, 2:47pm

Local trainer Desleigh Forster is bracing for a big day at Eagle Farm with certain starters in the Queensland Derby and Queensland Guineas.  Read more »

Eagle Way set for big Australian farewell

Thursday 9 June 2016, 2:13pm

The Bryan Guy-trained Eagle Way will have his final run in Australia in the Queensland Derby before heading to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Two Blue over the odds: Buchanan

Thursday 9 June 2016, 1:46pm

Two Blue's trainer Kristen Buchanan says the mare is well and truly over the odds in Saturday's Stradbroke Hcp at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Homebody Straturbo relishes a trip away

Thursday 9 June 2016, 12:43pm

Straturbo will be making a fifth interstate trip in a seven run campaign when he contests the Jezabeel Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Change could suit Miss Cover Girl

Thursday 9 June 2016, 11:47am

Brisbane's wet weather has forced a change of plans for Miss Cover Girl who lines up in the QTC Cup at Eagle Farm this weekend.  Read more »

Longer break for Ben Allen with injury

Thursday 9 June 2016, 11:05am

After breaking into metropolitan ranks in recent months apprentice Ben Allen will have an extended stay on the sidelines with injury.  Read more »

Exaggerator favourite for Belmont

Thursday 9 June 2016, 8:39am

Exaggerator will start from barrier 11 in his attempt to add the Belmont Stakes to his Preakness Stakes win.  Read more »

Frankel filly Fair Eva wins for breeder

Thursday 9 June 2016, 6:51am

Fair Eva has continued the great start to Frankel's breeding career, giving the champion horse his third winner from four starters.  Read more »

Craig Williams has full Flemington book

Thursday 9 June 2016, 6:45am

With Dwayne Dunn riding in Brisbane Craig Williams has the chance to eat into his Melbourne jockeys' premiership lead at Flemington.  Read more »

Sarah Moody to face RAD Board over tweet

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 5:57pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear charges laid by Racing Victoria stewards against Sarah Moody for alleged offensive tweet.  Read more »

Racing Australia and breeders in fight

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 5:15pm

Thoroughbred breeders are concerned that Racing Australia can implement new rules without any input from the breeding industry.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman back in style at Canterbury

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 4:51pm

Globe-trotting jockey Hugh Bowman has made a welcome return to the Sydney winner's circle at a low-key Canterbury meeting.  Read more »

Taylor forced to jump off horse at Doomben

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 4:45pm

Jason Taylor has been forced to jump off his mount Vitervo Star at Doomben.  Read more »

Flemington battle for Lindsay Park trio

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 4:02pm

Jacquinot Bay is rated the best chance of the Lindsay Park runners in the Rod Johnson Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Deja vu for Taylor ahead of Stradbroke

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 3:22pm

Jason Taylor has the ride on Takedown in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.  Read more »

Palazzo a definite June Stakes runner

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 3:14pm

Trainer Matthew Smith will keep Palazzo Pubblico in Sydney for the June Stakes but has not ruled out another trip to the Brisbane winter carnival.  Read more »

Review into jumps deaths at Ellerslie

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 2:22pm

A review has been launched after three horses died in jumps races at Ellerslie this week with an animal advocacy group wanting the sport banned.   Read more »

Executed scores at Doomben for Johnston

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 1:50pm

Executed has given rookie trainer Krystle Johnston her first stakes victory with a win at Doomben in the Lightning Handicap.  Read more »

Michelle Payne keen on race riding return

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 12:36pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been discharged from a Melbourne hospital after pancreatic surgery following a race fall.  Read more »

Azkadellia draws barrier 5 for Stradbroke

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 10:17am

Favourite Azkadellia will start from barrier five of 18 in the $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Big Day for Grand Syndicates

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 9:27am

It was huge day for the owners of Gee Whizzer and Grand Syndicates, as their John Price trained son of Written Tycoon easily accounted for his opposition at Geelong, and in the process took Grand Syndicates' prizemoney tally past the magic $1,000,000 mark!  Read more »

One to Watch – France

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 9:12am

Thanks to a couple of seasons of shuttling to Kentucky for Darley, champion Australian racehorse and sire Lonhro has had winners all over the world and a debut juvenile winner at Saint-Cloud in France overnight caught our eye as he is bred on the same cross as Golden Slipper winner Pierro.  Read more »

Tommy Berry returns to Sydney racing

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 6:35am

Tommy Berry will make his reutrn to Sydney racing after a successful stint in Asia which included a Group One victory on Chautauqua.  Read more »

Hayes wants synthetic track in NE Vic

Wednesday 8 June 2016, 6:17am

Rain has forced the rescheduling of a race meeting at Wangaratta to Wodonga, prompting calls for a synthetic track in the region.  Read more »

Oaks delay no problem for Smerdon pair

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 5:12pm

Dwayne Dunn has taken the ride on Dulverton in the Queensland Oaks with Mark Zahra on the suspended list.  Read more »

Listed Daybreak Lover rescheduled

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 4:40pm

The Listed Daybreak Lover sprint has been saved from the Eagle Farm wash-out and re-programmed for the final day of the winter carnival.  Read more »

Rosie Myers eyeing Brisbane Cup

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 4:08pm

New Zealand stayer Benzini is primed for the Brisbane Cup with his jockey Rosie Myers keeping a close eye on him in the lead-up.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup tour launched in Ballarat

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 4:01pm

Darren Weir and Stevie Payne have helped launch the 14th tour of the Melbourne Cup around Australia and New Zealand.  Read more »

Weather to have a say on Whistle Baby run

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 3:35pm

Whether Whistle Baby runs at Swan Hill or Flemington will be left up to the weather and the state of the track.  Read more »

Trainer eyeing Grafton return for Braces

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 2:06pm

Trainer Greg Hickman is looking to Braces to improve at Canterbury ahead of a return trip to the Grafton carnival.  Read more »

Kaepernick looking likely for Stradbroke

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 12:04pm

The Hawkes stable is warming to running Kaepernick in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap in preference to the QTC Cup on the Eagle Farm program.  Read more »

Vic cobalt samples to be re-analysed

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 9:41am

Victoria's chief steward Terry Bailey says he is happy to have cobalt samples re-tested to remove any doubt about their validity.  Read more »

Winona Costin recovering from leg injury

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 9:26am

Apprentice Winona Costin remains in hospital after surgery on a leg wound she suffered in a fall at trackwork.  Read more »

Return runner close for Tony Vasil

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 7:14am

Tony Vasil has nominated General Truce for two upcoming races as he embarks on a return to his training career.  Read more »

Joseph O'Brien off to a winning start

Tuesday 7 June 2016, 7:10am

Joseph O'Brien is off to a flying start to his training career with four winners from his first seven runners.  Read more »

Triple Group One winner Ortensia dies

Monday 6 June 2016, 6:36pm

Globetrotting mare Ortensia, the winner of Group One races on three continents, has died at the age of 10.  Read more »

Artlee gains a run in Stradbroke Hcp

Monday 6 June 2016, 6:18pm

NSW country-trained gelding Artlee is guaranteed a Stradbroke Handicap start with Mitchell Bell to be reunited with the sprinter.  Read more »

Aussies combine for G1 Singapore win

Monday 6 June 2016, 5:47pm

Former Australian trainer Cliff Brown has collected his third Singapore Group One win for the year with Glen Boss riding Laughing Gravy in the QEII Cup.  Read more »

Perry says it would be nice to win again

Monday 6 June 2016, 5:18pm

Wouldnt It Be Nice will get conditions to suit as he steps out in defence of the Listed June Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

In-form 3yo makes city debut at Flemington

Monday 6 June 2016, 5:01pm

As John Moloney makes steady improvement from a broken leg he's hopeful Penny Shares can step up to city grade at Flemington.  Read more »

Vic trainer outed on peptide charges

Monday 6 June 2016, 3:56pm

Paul Jones has been disqualified for administration and possession of an unregistered product containing a synthetic peptide.  Read more »

Waller duo ready to join Qld Derby team

Monday 6 June 2016, 3:41pm

Chirs Waller confirms four runners for the Queensland Derby with Encosta Line and Rodrico ready to travel from Sydney.  Read more »

Baker's Sebrina proves the success of the GetRacing.com.au platform

Monday 6 June 2016, 2:57pm

GetRacing.com.au continues to prove it's success with connecting potential owners to syndicators and trainers!   Read more »