News

Hong Kong trip off for injured Chautauqua

Thursday 19 November 2015, 3:46pm

A Hong Kong trip has been ruled out for Chautauqua after the sprinter suffered a minor leg injury at trackwork.  Read more »

Waller non-runner in Cassidy tribute race

Thursday 19 November 2015, 1:02pm

Chris Waller will sponsor a race at Rosehill in honour of recently retired jockey Jim Cassidy but he won't be winning it.  Read more »

Vet latest scalp in Midsummer Sun drama

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:54pm

Veterinarian Dr Adam Matthews has been found guilty of six charges relating to cobalt in the latest development to the Midsummer Sun case.  Read more »

Illustrious Lad ready to take next step

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:31pm

Peter Gelagotis has his eyes on bigger prizes for Illustrious Lad who makes a return to racing at Ballarat.  Read more »

NSW racing to benefit from tax legislation

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:18pm

The NSW racing industry will achieve tax parity with Victoria in five years after legislation was passed to reduce the government's wagering tax rate.  Read more »

Ex-NZ trainer chasing landmark Aust win

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:10pm

Blue Lion will be out to give former New Zealand trainer Paul Duncan his first Australian stakes winner at Doomben.  Read more »

Ljung in spotlight with important mounts

Thursday 19 November 2015, 11:43am

Fresh from riding a midweek winner, apprentice Emma Ljung is tipped for more success at Doomben with Col 'n' Lil and Tukiyo.  Read more »

Ungrateful Ellen favourite in Ballarat Cup

Thursday 19 November 2015, 7:28am

Queensland Oaks placegetter Ungrateful Ellen is favourite to land her first win of the spring in the $300,000 Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Sam Clipperton suspended at Canterbury

Thursday 19 November 2015, 6:34am

Sam Clipperton will ride at the Goulburn Cup program before he begins a seven-meeting suspension for careless riding.  Read more »

Hopes granted interim stay until hearing

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 5:54pm

Lee and Shannon Hope have been granted an interim stay of proceedings over their cobalt disqualifications.  Read more »

Win-win for Beadman in protest decision

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 5:13pm

Darren Beadman ensured a lively protest hearing at Canterbury when he responded in kind to some friendly banter from a rival stable.  Read more »

Gollan aims high with improving Bentles

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 5:10pm

Tony Gollan has ambitious plans for Bentles, a first-up winner at Ipswich and the first leg of an early double for the leading trainer.  Read more »

Wyong MM on radar for Canterbury winner

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:47pm

The Magic Millions race day at Wyong is among the options for Triple Snitz who remains unbeaten after scoring at Canterbury.  Read more »

Damian Lane with Group One chances in WA

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:44pm

Jockey Damian Lane is hoping to make a Group One impact in the state where his career began when he rides at Ascot in Perth.  Read more »

Bowman, McDonald to take on world in HK

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:15pm

Hugh Bowman has been selected to represent Australia in the International Jockeys' Championship in Hong Kong.   Read more »

Ballarat clockwise debut for 2YO One Blink

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:06pm

A start on the Gold Coast for One Blink goes on the line when the colt lines-up in the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic at Ballarat.  Read more »

Avdulla back in favour with Hawkes stable

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 3:30pm

Brenton Avdulla has atoned for his last-start defeat on Wayed Zain, guiding the horse to a maiden win at Canterbury.  Read more »

McEvoy to consider options with Sysmo

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 3:23pm

The Ballarat Cup has attracted a capacity field, but trainer Tony McEvoy will weigh up whether to start Sysmo from the outside barrier.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy back in Sydney racing fray

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 3:09pm

Fresh from a spring carnival which included a Group One win and a treble on Zipping Classic day, Kerrin McEvoy returns to Saturday Sydney racing.  Read more »

Chris Symons returns to saddle at Ballarat

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 12:35pm

Serious injury put Chris Symons on the sidelines but a month of hard work has him ready to return to race riding at the Ballarat Cup meeting.  Read more »

Golden Falls to return in Arcade Classic

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 11:35am

The Kelly Schweida-trained Golden Falls will resume at Listed level when she contests the Arcade Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 92

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 9:53am

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

Moore has faith in former Sydney sprinter

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 8:11am

Hong Kong trainer John Moore is hoping former Sydney sprinter Not Listenin'tome can step up in the International Sprint Trial.  Read more »

Waller pair head Ballarat Cup weights

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 6:54am

Ballarat holds the main Victorian meeting on Saturday with the Ballarat Cup and the Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic the main highlights.  Read more »

Ballarat Millions aim for Claro El Banco

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 6:06pm

Jason Petch feels Claro El Banco is capable of measuring up in the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic if he gains a start.  Read more »

Jason Bridgman set for first Aust starters

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 5:32pm

New Zealand mare Pondarosa Miss has been left in the care of Jason Bridgman for a tilt at the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Wide draw for main G1 Railway contenders

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 4:57pm

Delicacy and Real Love, favoured to fight out the Railway Stakes at Ascot, have drawn wide barriers.  Read more »

First cobalt decision in Victorian racing

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 4:29pm

Authorities have handed down hefty disqualificiations over elevated cobalt readings in the first case in Victoria.  Read more »

Cleary keeps one step ahead of handicapper

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 4:03pm

Hudson County is in the best form of his career, thanks to some careful placement from trainer Joe Cleary.  Read more »

Payne Cup win a real boost for Jess Taylor

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 1:39pm

Apprentice jockey Jess Taylor has noticed that demand for her as risen since Michelle Payne won the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Gordon Lord Byron preparing for Hong Kong

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 7:18am

Globe-trotting Irish sprinter Gordon Lord Byron, a Group One winner in Australia, is preparing for his fourth trip to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Buffering tops market in Winterbottom Stks

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 7:09am

Interstate visitors Buffering and Fast 'N' Rocking head the betting for the Group One Winterbottom Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Racing radio administrator Cairns dies

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 7:03am

Racing radio administrator Steve Cairns has died suddenly aged 53.  Read more »

Hopes get heavy bans for cobalt offences

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 3:30am

Victorian thoroughbred racing's first cobalt case has ended with father-and-son trainers Lee and Shannon Hope being banned for three and five years.  Read more »

Jim Cassidy to be honoured at Rosehill

Monday 16 November 2015, 6:18pm

Jim Cassidy's distinguished career will be celebrated at Rosehill following his surprise decision to retire.  Read more »

Mujadale looking for successive Cup wins

Monday 16 November 2015, 5:28pm

Mujadale will be lining up for the fifth start of his campaign as he aims for back-to-back Ballarat Cup victories.  Read more »

Prize money boost for country Championship

Monday 16 November 2015, 5:15pm

Prize money for the Country and Provincial Championships will rise by $100,000 with each final to be worth $400,000.  Read more »

Ballarat Clockwise race has 17 nominations

Monday 16 November 2015, 4:56pm

Hawkes Racing has Bring Me The Bling nominated for the Clockwise Classic at Ballarat ahead of a possible trip to the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 91

Monday 16 November 2015, 4:41pm

This week's edition of Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neil   Read more »

Volkstok'n'barrell breathing easy again

Monday 16 November 2015, 4:04pm

An asthmatic complaint has gone a long way to explaining Volkstok''n'barrell's sub-par performances over the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

27th Stakes Winner for Not A Single Doubt

Monday 16 November 2015, 3:49pm

Not A Single Doubt has added two new winners, including his 27th stakeswinner, to his imposing record as a sire of juveniles.  Read more »

Chautauqua HK trip still to be confirmed

Monday 16 November 2015, 3:18pm

A Hong Kong trip for Australia's highest ranked horse Chautauqua is still to be confirmed by Hawkes Racing.  Read more »

Sinopia ready for debut after false start

Monday 16 November 2015, 2:44pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan says Sinopia has no ill effects from an unusual barrier incident and will be out to make his delayed debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darci Brahma Filly Wins Guineas

Monday 16 November 2015, 2:05pm

A long-term prediction came true at Riccarton on Saturday when Risque came from well back in the field to claim the Group I NZB 1000 Guineas.  Read more »

Damian Lane rides Lindsay Park Perth team

Monday 16 November 2015, 1:27pm

Lindsay Park is sending Fast 'N' Rocking, He's Our Rokkii and Extra Zero to Perth for the carnival with Damian Lane to ride.  Read more »

Former TAB chairman Ross Cribb dies

Monday 16 November 2015, 1:15pm

Long-time TAB chairman and racehorse owner-breeder Ross Cribb has died at the age of 83.  Read more »

Mahuta continues to shine for Roll the Dice Racing and Darren Weir

Monday 16 November 2015, 11:30am

The smart 3yo colt by Flying Spur out of Vahine (Zabeel) continued his impressive winning streak on Saturday 14th November claiming the William Hill Sandown Guineas (Gr 2).  Read more »

Casino Dancer wins another for her sire

Monday 16 November 2015, 10:56am

he decision to keep Casino Dancer in work for another twelve months continues to pay dividends for Hawkesbury owner-trainer Mike Van Gestel and her sire Casino Prince who has also had Hooked (Tramway Gr.2) and Escado (JRA Cup Gr.3) claim Group victories this Spring.  Read more »

Trans-Atlantic jumps challenge bonus

Monday 16 November 2015, 7:27am

A 500,000 bonus is on offer as a lure to tempt the winner of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle to tackle the United States's Iroquois Hurdle in Tennessee.   Read more »

Darren Weir claims another Cup at Donald

Monday 16 November 2015, 7:10am

Trainer Darren Weir has added another Cup to his trophy cabinet with Tonopah winning the Donald Cup.  Read more »