News

Thrillster on target in Guineas campaign

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 1:24pm

Co-trainer Troy Corstens is confident Thrillster is progressing the right way for her next stakes test on her path towards the Group One Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Orman connection a boost for Sold For Song

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 1:00pm

Jockey James Orman's knowledge of Sold For Song could be the difference between winning and losing at Doomben.  Read more »

Doctor puts Damian Browne return on hold

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 12:10pm

Top jockey Damian Browne's return from injury has been delayed as he guards against infection.  Read more »

No Everest for Kementari: Cummings

Wednesday 5 September 2018, 9:27am

Godolphin will not pursue a start in The Everest with Kementari who will instead be stepped up in distance rather than be set for the $13 million sprint.  Read more »

NZ harness racing figures investigated

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 5:42pm

The New Zealand harness racing industry has been hit with allegations of race fixing with several properties raided as part of an ongoing police investigation.  Read more »

No clear topweight for Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:41pm

Racing Victoria chief handicapper Greg Carpenter says he is finding it difficult to assess the weights for the Melbourne Cup with no natural topweight.  Read more »

Hush Writer ready to make Australian debut

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:38pm

Import Hush Writer is set to make his Australian debut in a 2040m-race at Moonee Valley as he begins a path designed to get him qualified for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Group racing to wait for Williams pair

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:24pm

Trainer Danny Williams has weighed up Rosehill options for Don't Give A Dam and She Knows who will be kept away from Group racing for the time being.  Read more »

Henry Dwyer hopes filly gains Valley start

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 4:14pm

Trainer Henry Dwyer is hoping filly Alexandra Dreaming makes the Atlantic Jewel Stakes field after an impressive Sandown debut win.  Read more »

Jockey Billy Egan banned for four months

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 3:18pm

Victorian jockey Billy Egan has been outed for four months after a positive result to a banned substance in a race day urine sample.  Read more »

VRC keen for a local win in Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 2:19pm

After spending years luring international horses to the Melbourne spring, Leigh Jordon would now like to see more locals in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Hartnell fresh and well for G2 WFA race

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 1:28pm

Multiple Group One winner Hartnell has continued preparations for the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes with a pleasing solo gallop at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Sunlight out of Run To The Rose

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 11:57am

The Tony McEvoy-trained Sunlight has an elevated temperature and will not take part in the Group Two Run To The Rose.  Read more »

Brisbane trainer Kelso Wood died aged 72

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 10:59am

Tributes have flowed for Group One-winning trainer Kelso Wood who has died in Brisbane after a long illness.  Read more »

Prime News 04/09/18

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 10:58am

Things are hotting up with the 2018 Adelaide Magic Millions winner Zizzis set to return to the track at Flemington in the Cap D’Antibes Stakes.   Read more »

Enable set to return at Kempton

Tuesday 4 September 2018, 8:14am

Enable remains on course to make her eagerly awaited seasonal reappearance in the September Stakes.  Read more »

Nominations released for Randwick G1 day

Monday 3 September 2018, 6:17pm

Epsom Handicap favourite D'Argento is one of 87 entries for the Group One race at Randwick with 81 horses entered for the Metropolitan and 77 for the Flight.  Read more »

Prebble returns to Australian racing scene

Monday 3 September 2018, 6:09pm

Brett Prebble says he is looking forward to his return to Australian racing after riding trackwork at Flemington and in a barrier trial at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Jon Snow set for return to Melbourne

Monday 3 September 2018, 5:12pm

The Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington is the likely next start for New Zealand horse Jon Snow after his pleasing return in a Group One race at Hastings.  Read more »

Network Ten secures Melbourne Cup rights

Monday 3 September 2018, 4:45pm

Network Ten will broadcast the Melbourne Cup carnival from next year in a five-year $100 million agreement with the Victoria Racing Club.  Read more »