News

Order Of St George retired to stud

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 7:10am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at stud.  Read more »

Matthew McGrath new ATC chairman

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 6:29pm

Matthew McGrath has been elected chairman of the Australian Turf Club after a special meeting caused by the retirement of Laurie Macri from the position.  Read more »

Numbers halved to tackle Winx in Cox Plate

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:58pm

Potential Cox Plate runners have been whittled down to 63 following first declarations for the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

James McDonald back on Le Romain

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:13pm

James McDonald will ride triple Group One winner Le Romain when he lines up in the George Main Stakes against Winx at Randwick.  Read more »

Perth galloper set for Flemington debut

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:10pm

Perth stayer Pounamu is set to make his first appearance in Melbourne when he runs in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers for Prince Of Caviar at Bendigo

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:13pm

Prince Of Caviar will attempt to break his maiden status at Bendigo when he steps out wearing blinkers for the first time.  Read more »

Jim Byrne to be reunited with Barbie

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:02pm

Leading Brisbane rider Jim Byrne will be reunited with the Tony Gollan-trained Outback Barbie in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith suspended

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 3:42pm

Emerging Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has been suspended for refusing to give evidence and subsequently giving false evidence to Racing NSW stewards.  Read more »

Nature Strip secures ATC Everest slot

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 2:18pm

Explosive sprinter Nature Strip will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Humidor tops the weights for Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 11:27am

Caulfield and Melbourne Cup weights have been released with the Darren Weir-trained three-time Group One winner Humidor heading the the lists for both races.  Read more »

Happy Clapper 59.5kg topweight for Epsom

Monday 10 September 2018, 6:23pm

Reigning Epsom Handicap titleholder Happy Clapper has been given top weight of 59.5kg in this year's race at Randwick.  Read more »

Cap D'Antibes likely for Smart Melody

Monday 10 September 2018, 6:07pm

Trainer Kris Lees says he is leaning to the Cap D'Antibes Stakes over the Danehill Stakes for unbeaten filly Smart Melody at Flemington.  Read more »

Hayes rules Boom Time out of spring

Monday 10 September 2018, 6:01pm

David Hayes is hoping Boom Time can return to racing in the autumn after the trainer ruled the horse out of the spring because of a tendon problem.  Read more »

Ace High could take on Winx in George Main

Monday 10 September 2018, 5:58pm

Melbourne Cup contender Ace High could run against Winx in the George Main Stakes with his other option the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Humidor chasing another G1 Makybe Diva win

Monday 10 September 2018, 4:42pm

Defending titleholder, multiple Group One winner Humidor, is among a quality list of 17 nominations for the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Zousain in Golden Rose scare

Monday 10 September 2018, 4:16pm

Zousain has had a setback ahead of the Golden Rose with the Chris Waller-trained colt being treated for an elevated temperature.  Read more »

Makybe Diva Stakes attracts 17 nominations

Monday 10 September 2018, 2:03pm

The Group One weight-for-age Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington has attracted a star-studded list of 17 nominations.  Read more »

Home Of The Brave could be an Everest hope

Monday 10 September 2018, 2:01pm

After beating one of the leading Everest contenders, Trapeze Artist, in the Theo Marks Stakes, Home Of The Brave has emerged as a possible Everest candidate.  Read more »

Twenty two entries for George Main Stakes

Monday 10 September 2018, 11:42am

Winx's trainer Chris Waller has 15 of the 22 George Main Stakes entries headed by the mare who is aiming for her third straight win in the G1 race at Randwick.  Read more »

Enable primed for Arc defence

Monday 10 September 2018, 9:18am

Enable has come through her first race for the season in good order and is primed to defend the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »