News
Order Of St George retired to stud
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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 »