News

Racing Qld to chase better prize money

Wednesday 3 October 2018, 9:15am

Racing Queensland will ask the state government for additional funds to help with prize money after a decision to direct Point of Consumption tax elsewhere.  Read more »

Viddora gets Damion Flower's Everest slot

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 9:32pm

Viddora has gained a berth in the $13 million Everest and will run for the group headed by Damion Flower and Neil Werrett.  Read more »

Shane Bottomley to face RAD Board hearing

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 6:16pm

Cranbourne trainer Shane Bottomley faces a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary hearing after being charged by Racing Victoria stewards.  Read more »

Aloisia ready for return at Flemington

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 5:30pm

A sharper Aloisia is set to make her spring return when she lines up in the Blazer Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Maid Of Heaven one of three Spring fillies

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 5:25pm

Trainer Mark Newnham has confirmed Maid Of Heaven will take her place in the Group One Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Wait and see on Flemington for Rising Red

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 4:48pm

Trent Busuttin will study the final field for the Bart Cummings to decide whether Rising Red takes his place or is held over a week for the Herbert Power.  Read more »

No extra rivals for Winx in Turnbull

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 3:38pm

Winx will be out to notch her 28th straight victory when she attempts to defend the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Kris Lees to have three Everest runners

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 3:07pm

Trainer Kris Lees will have three runners in the $13 million Everest while Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have gone from two to none.  Read more »

Crack Me Up in Group One lead-up

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 2:23pm

Queensland Horse of the Year Crack Me Up will have his next Melbourne start in the Paris Lane Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Stephen McKee to weigh up Hasabro options

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 2:16pm

Hasabro's unlucky second at Geelong has left New Zealand trainer Stephen McKee in a quandary as to how to get him to the Victoria Derby.  Read more »

Liam Payne to perform at the Everest

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 12:49pm

International act Liam Payne has been announced as this year's Everest entertainment with racegoers treated to a free performance.  Read more »

Trevor-Jones back in familiar territory

Tuesday 2 October 2018, 12:32pm

Travelling foreman Robin Trevor-Jones has returned to Melbourne with Red Verdon hoping for better luck in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.  Read more »

Tactical has advantage at Randwick

Monday 1 October 2018, 7:07pm

Tactical Advantage has claimed his third win from four starts for trainer Kris Lees and could be headed for the biggest prize of all.  Read more »

Avilius favourite for The Bart Cummings

Monday 1 October 2018, 6:32pm

Avilius is the early favourite to win the Group Three Bart Cummings at Flemington, a race that carries a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption for the winner.  Read more »

Derby hopes from NZ step out at Geelong

Monday 1 October 2018, 6:30pm

Victoria Derby prospect Botti has won his first Australian start at Geelong while another NZ-trained Derby hope was luckless in another race on the program.  Read more »

Patrick Erin gets Cups penalty for G1 win

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:51pm

Metropolitan Handicap winner Patrick Erin has been given a 2kg penalty for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups for his Group One win at Randwick.  Read more »

Blinkers for Tarka in Spring Champion

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:46pm

Tarka will wear blinkers in the Spring Champion Stakes in which he will try to turn the tables on Thinkin' Big who beat him in the Gloaming.  Read more »

RV wait on internationals quarantine call

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:29pm

Racing Victoria is hoping international horses delayed into Melbourne by one day will be allowed to finish quarantine on the same day as initially planned.  Read more »

Everest scare for Tulloch Lodge horses

Monday 1 October 2018, 5:17pm

Invincible Star and English have both been found to have lameness and will need veterinary clearances to take part in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Chris Munce chasing more 2yo glory

Monday 1 October 2018, 4:37pm

Trainer Chris Munce hopes to continue his great form with early two-year-olds when the Brisbane juvenile season starts at Doomben.  Read more »