News

Moody eyeing off Memsie with new recruits

Monday 24 August 2020, 2:30pm

Peter Moody returns to Group One racing in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield with two new recruits, Perth star Gatting and three-year-old Glenfiddich.  Read more »

Melody Belle set to return to New Zealand

Monday 24 August 2020, 1:40pm

Connections of star Kiwi mare Melody Belle have pulled the plug on her Australian spring campaign following successive unplaced runs in Sydney.  Read more »

Thompson keen to see where Mamaragan fits

Monday 24 August 2020, 1:14pm

Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan will get a chance to underline his claims to the Group One Golden Rose when he kicks off his campaign at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pet food pit stop proves costly for Sherry

Saturday 22 August 2020, 6:21pm

Apprentice Tom Sherry has been slapped with a $1000 fine for failing to comply with the direction of stewards during a lengthy gap between rides at Randwick.  Read more »

Apprentice not Jittery on heavy track

Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:47pm

Apprentice Liam Riordan took full advantage of the slogging conditions and front-running bias to post a masterful all-the-way win on Jittery Jack.  Read more »

Verry good mare outclasses rich G1 field

Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:33pm

Verry Elleegant has made a stunning return to win the Winx Stakes at Randwick, overcoming a quality field in the first Group One race of the season.  Read more »

Moonee Valley abandoned after five races

Saturday 22 August 2020, 5:15pm

Jockeys and trainers agreed that the Moonee Valley meeting should be called off due to safety concerns after constant rain left surface water on the track.  Read more »

Dirty Thoughts relishes the mud at Valley

Saturday 22 August 2020, 4:26pm

On a rare heavy track at Moonee Valley, Dirty Thoughts has enjoyed the wet conditions to make it three wins from as many starts this campaign.  Read more »

Distance proves just right for Sweet Deal

Saturday 22 August 2020, 3:54pm

Classy mare Sweet Deal has kicked off her preparation with a courageous win, lumping a big weight to stave off several late challengers at Randwick.  Read more »

Dame draws first blood in Princess Series

Saturday 22 August 2020, 3:31pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Dame Giselle has led throughout to claim the Silver Shadow Stakes, the first race in the four-leg Princess Series.  Read more »

In-form stables continue winning streaks

Saturday 22 August 2020, 2:22pm

Godolphin's James Cummings and Cranbourne trainer Shea Eden have continued their great recent form, winning the first two races at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Josh Parr returns a winner at Randwick

Saturday 22 August 2020, 1:44pm

A thrilled Josh Parr has made an immediate impact at his first Sydney meeting in over three months, teaming up with trainer Bjorn Baker for an early double.  Read more »

Seven Cranbourne stables in virus lockdown

Saturday 22 August 2020, 10:18am

Racing Victoria has moved quickly to lockdown multiple stables after a staff member for Cranbourne trainer Richard Laming tested positive to COVID-19.  Read more »

Shamal faces stiff task to outjump Ablaze

Saturday 22 August 2020, 9:45am

Trainer Amy McDonald will have her first Grand National Steeplechase runner in Shamal but he takes on star jumper Ablaze, who is aiming for an historic win.  Read more »

Jay Ford grabs G1 chance on The Bostonian

Friday 21 August 2020, 2:30pm

Best known for his association with brilliant speedster Takeover Target, Jay Ford returns to the Sydney arena to link with Winx Stakes favourite The Bostonian.  Read more »

Sir Barnabus on Queensland Cups trail

Friday 21 August 2020, 1:59pm

The Toowoomba and Queensland Cups are options trainer Jason Edwards will pursue with Sir Barnabus if he can maintain winning form at Doomben.  Read more »

Gytrash, Fasika impress in barrier trial

Friday 21 August 2020, 1:46pm

Adelaide sprinter Gytrash has passed his first serious test racing in the Sydney direction with a stylish barrier trial performance at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

OTI's Cup hopes step out around the globe

Friday 21 August 2020, 1:04pm

Terry Henderson's OTI Racing has key runners all over the world this weekend, including former English stayer Young Rascal at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Coolmore confirm death of Atlantic Jewel

Friday 21 August 2020, 11:32am

Coolmore Australia has confirmed former star mare Atlantic Jewel has died shortly after giving birth to a foal by US Triple Crown winner Justify.  Read more »

McDonald in Sweet position at Randwick

Friday 21 August 2020, 11:07am

The first Group One meeting of the season is shaping to be a happy hunting ground for top jockey James McDonald if early markets have got it right.  Read more »