News

Lindsay Park out to break BMW hoodoo

Friday 25 March 2016, 1:08pm

David Hayes and Tom Dabernig have two chances in the BMW to try to give Lindsay Park a win in the race which has eluded many of their best.  Read more »

Awesome Rock to miss G3 Easter Cup

Friday 25 March 2016, 12:52pm

Leon Corstens says he doesn't want Awesome Rock to have a potentially tough run from a wide barrier so he has decided not to start him in the Easter Cup.  Read more »

Michael Wrona appointed Santa Anita caller

Friday 25 March 2016, 8:44am

Australian Michael Wrona has been appointed the new track announcer at Santa Anita after an international search.  Read more »

California Chrome World Cup favourite

Friday 25 March 2016, 7:17am

California Chrome will again have to overcome a wide barrier in his attempt to avenge his World Cup second of a year ago.  Read more »

Bowman guides Thames Court to G3 win

Thursday 24 March 2016, 9:33pm

Thames Court has taken out the Group Three Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley with top Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman aboard.  Read more »

Moody signs off with a Group One win

Thursday 24 March 2016, 9:22pm

Flamberge has provided Peter Moody with a Group One win in the William Reid Stakes in his final day of training.  Read more »

Raw Impulse impresses in Aust debut

Thursday 24 March 2016, 8:06pm

Imported galloper Raw Impulse has made an instant impression in his Australian debut with a strong win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Winx into odds-on for Doncaster Mile bid

Thursday 24 March 2016, 5:58pm

Bookmakers have reacted to confirmation the Donacaster Mile is on Winx's autumn program by making her an odds-on favourite for the race.  Read more »

Lady Sniper wins Listed Gosford Guineas

Thursday 24 March 2016, 5:58pm

Lady Sniper has won the Listed Gosford Guineas, prompting trainer Bjorn Baker to target a Group race with the filly.  Read more »

Predator eyes Derby run in Tulloch Stakes

Thursday 24 March 2016, 5:02pm

A win in the Group Two Tulloch Stakes will convince trainer Trent Busuttin that Predator deserves a shot at the ATC Australian Derby.  Read more »

Good Friday not a day for racing: V'landys

Thursday 24 March 2016, 4:44pm

Both the Victorian and NSW racing governing bodies have dismissed adding a Good Friday meeting, saying the already-packed calendar is enough.  Read more »

Solicit still a chance to run in Doncaster

Thursday 24 March 2016, 3:19pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has not ruled out a Doncaster Mile start for Solicit if she performs as expected in the Emancipation Stakes.  Read more »

Damian Lane chasing Sydney G1 with Risque

Thursday 24 March 2016, 3:15pm

Jockey Damian Lane has confidence in the ability of filly Risque who steps up to 2000m for the first time in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Plenty of spark still left in Extra Zero

Thursday 24 March 2016, 3:13pm

Extra Zero, who dislikes paddock life, will have his 86th visit to the races when he lines up in the Easter Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Our Ivanhowe to be vetted before Gr1 BMW

Thursday 24 March 2016, 2:26pm

Caulfield Cup placegetter Our Ivanhowe is being monitored for a hoof issue in the lead-up to the $1.5 million BMW at Rosehill.  Read more »

Facts and figures on Vinery Stud Stakes

Thursday 24 March 2016, 1:54pm

A look at the history of the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Single Gaze eyes Group One Vinery victory

Thursday 24 March 2016, 1:44pm

After proving she is no bridesmaid at her last start, Canberra trainer Nick Olive believes Single Gaze can graduate to Group One success.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart shoots for Victoria Hcp

Thursday 24 March 2016, 1:36pm

After Black Heart Bart's eye-catching run in the Newmarket, Brad Rawiller is looking to 1400m at Caulfield as an ideal test for the ex-Perth galloper.  Read more »

Thompson flags tactics switch for top mare

Thursday 24 March 2016, 12:22pm

Trainer John Thompson expects First Seal to appreciate a return to handicap conditions in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Ranked out to cement Toowoomba Cup start

Thursday 24 March 2016, 11:17am

Trainer John Wallace is eyeing off a sixth Toowoomba Cup with the imported Ranked who has a lead-up run at Doomben.  Read more »

Liberation to prove a cut above at Doomben

Thursday 24 March 2016, 11:13am

Trainer Barry Lockwood is looking to Liberation to be on his best behaviour when he runs at Doomben.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 107

Thursday 24 March 2016, 10:56am

This week's Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill.   Read more »

I'm Belucci to miss Australian Derby

Thursday 24 March 2016, 8:54am

Trainer Desleigh Forster has abandoned Australian Derby plans for Group One placegetter I'm Belucci who is entered for a race at Doomben.  Read more »

Buffering to jump from wide gate in Dubai

Thursday 24 March 2016, 6:56am

Star Queensland sprinter Buffering will jump from barrier nine in the Al Quoz Sprint, a favourable gate on the straight course at Meydan.  Read more »

BHA tightens anti-corruption measures

Thursday 24 March 2016, 6:23am

The British Horseracing Authority has published its integrity review, vowing to ramp up its measures to stamp out corruption.  Read more »

Valley the final scene for Peter Moody

Thursday 24 March 2016, 6:17am

Trainer Peter Moody has six runners at Moonee Valley, his final meeting before he steps away from training.  Read more »

O'Sullivan and Scott fined $50,000

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:59pm

New Zealand training partners Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott have escaped a ban but been fined $50,000 in the country's first cobalt case.  Read more »

Williams cops 11-meeting ban at Sandown

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:40pm

Craig Williams has been suspended for 11 meetings on a careless riding charge at Sandown, ruling him out of Doncaster day at Randwick.  Read more »

Dixie Chick sings right tune for Pfieffer

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:15pm

David Pfieffer has prepared Dixie Chick and Roman Odyssey to win at Kembla Grange to share training honours with Chris Waller at the ATC meeting.   Read more »

Ric McMahon rides first winner since ban

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:07pm

Ric McMahon has ridden a winner at Ipswich, his second race meeting since serving a six-month ban for a drug offence.  Read more »

No excuses for Preferment in BMW

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:53pm

Trainer Chris Waller says the Group One BMW looms as a crossroads race for the favourite Preferment.   Read more »

Abbey Marie to chase Adelaide Group races

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:34pm

The sister of AJC Australian Oaks winner Absolutely will head to Adelaide chasing black type after her debut win at Sandown.  Read more »

Dylan Dunn gets Easter Cup chance

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:12pm

In-form apprentice Dylan Dunn has a healthy book of seven rides at Caulfield on Easter Cup day including Leebaz in the Group Three feature.  Read more »

Peter Moody selling equipment after ban

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 5:07pm

Stable equipment, ponies and other goods are set to go under the hammer as trainer Peter Moody calls it quits.  Read more »

Danica Guy chases Australian G1 glory

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 4:34pm

New Zealand trainer Danica Guy will attempt to win the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes with Capella, her first Australian runner.  Read more »

Queen Of Wands weaves some Conners magic

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 4:22pm

Trainer Clarry Conners' decision to keep Queen Of Wands in lesser company has paid dividends with a Kembla Grange win.   Read more »

Goldie's Fortune gives Baker city success

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 3:34pm

Three-year-old filly Goldie's Fortune has provided Warrnambool trainer Jane Baker with her first city win in five years at Sandown.  Read more »

Jopa to take his share of the spotlight

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 2:35pm

While trainer Robert Heathcote is far away in Dubai with Buffering, he will keep a close eye on another veteran, Jopa, at Doomben.  Read more »

Coronation Shallan on trial for Sydney G1

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 2:14pm

The Victoria Handicap will determine whether Coronation Shallan's autumn program includes a shot at a Group One race in Sydney.  Read more »

Royal Ascot calling for The Quarterback

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 1:46pm

Robbie Griffiths has Royal Ascot aspirations for The Quarterback and the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley may firm up plans.  Read more »

Chrome five lengths better: Art Sherman

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 1:04pm

California Chrome is five lengths better than he was a year ago according to his trainer Art Sherman as the horse prepares for the Dubai World Cup.  Read more »

Buffering on target for Dubai race

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 12:51pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is confident Buffering will represent Australia well in the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai.  Read more »

Montaigne among acceptors for the BMW

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 11:34am

Three-year-old Montaigne is among the 10 acceptances for the $1.5 million weight-for-age BMW at Rosehill while Jameka heads the Vinery Stud Stakes field.  Read more »

Lyn Paton cobalt case still unresolved

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 9:13am

The cobalt investigation involving Queensland trainer Lyn Paton remains unresolved after four adjournments.  Read more »

Trip To Paris recovering well

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 8:50am

Caulfield Cup runner-up Trip To Paris has recovered so well from a tendon injury, trainer Ed Dunlop is hopeful he can defend the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Lucky Hussler favourite for William Reid

Wednesday 23 March 2016, 6:09am

Lucky Hussler is back to defend the William Reid Stakes and holds favouritism over three-year-old Holler who has won his only two Moonee Valley starts.  Read more »

Moody's double shot at Valley Group One

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:36pm

In Flameberge and Kinglike, Peter Moody has two more chances to add to his Group One tally before he exits racing  Read more »

Tosen Stardom arrives safely in Sydney

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:22pm

Japanese racehorse Tosen Stardom, the lone overseas visitor for The Championships, has arrived safely in Sydney.   Read more »

Corstens waits on draw for Awesome Rock

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:17pm

The barrier draw for the Easter Cup could decide if Australian Cup runner-up Awesome Rock takes his place in the Group Three race.  Read more »

Black Caviar fills void in Moody resume

Tuesday 22 March 2016, 5:08pm

Unbeaten champion Black Caviar's trainer Peter Moody has pulled the pin on his racehorse training career after an 18-month cobalt saga.  Read more »