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Trainer says BHA stopped racing too soon

Tuesday 24 March 2020, 9:34am

Trainer Mark Johnston believes the British Horseracing Authority has made a mistake suspending racing as soon as it has.  Read more »

Vic and NSW return options for Gailo Chop

Monday 23 March 2020, 6:31pm

Gailo Chop has been entered for races at Bendigo and Rosehill with trainer Matthew Williams looking at both options.  Read more »

Qld trainers seek clarification on border

Monday 23 March 2020, 6:02pm

Racing in Queensland will continue as trainers seek clarification on the impact of a decision to close the state's borders.  Read more »

Glenfiddich to chase Sydney autumn riches

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:58pm

Mornington winner Glenfiddich is heading to Sydney early in case the border between NSW and Victoria is closed.  Read more »

Racing and training continue in Victoria

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:38pm

After initial uncertainty, racing and training in Victoria has been given the tick of approval to continue by Racing Victoria.  Read more »

Next round for Funstar and Probabeel

Monday 23 March 2020, 5:34pm

Star fillies Funstar and Probabeel will meet in a Group One race for third time with the score at one-all.  Read more »

New Zealand horses to stay at home

Monday 23 March 2020, 4:40pm

There will be no more New Zealand horses travelling to Australia for the autumn after the government barred international travel.  Read more »

Hayes preparing for Hong Kong from home

Monday 23 March 2020, 3:16pm

David Hayes will prepare for his move to Hong Kong from Australia as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down non-essential travel.  Read more »

NZ racing closed for at least a month

Monday 23 March 2020, 2:42pm

New Zealand racing will shut down for at least four weeks with the country stepping up its coronavirus alert level.  Read more »

Big entries for Rosehill races

Monday 23 March 2020, 2:10pm

More than 170 horses have been entered for the nine-race meeting scheduled for Rosehill as racing authorities strive to keep the sport going.  Read more »

Golden Sixty in barnstorming Derby win

Monday 23 March 2020, 12:04pm

Golden Sixty has claimed a last-stride win in the Hong Kong Derby to complete the Four-Year-Old triple crown at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Crowd-free racing continues in Australia

Monday 23 March 2020, 10:36am

The multi-billion dollar racing industry is set to continue in Australia under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.  Read more »

Dubai World Cup race meeting cancelled

Monday 23 March 2020, 8:09am

The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Waller hopes racing can continue

Sunday 22 March 2020, 6:19pm

Champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller hopes closed-door racing can weather the coronavirus storm.  Read more »

John Thompson celebrates biggest day

Sunday 22 March 2020, 6:07pm

Trainer John Thompson has celebrated his biggest day on track without fanfare at the closed-door Rosehill Golden Slipper meeting.  Read more »

Eric The Eel headed to Sydney

Sunday 22 March 2020, 5:46pm

Popular Caloundra gelding Eric The Eel has been confirmed as a starter in the Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill as long as he can get to Sydney.  Read more »

Tancred likely for Verry Elleegant

Sunday 22 March 2020, 4:14pm

Verry Elleegant may back up in the Tancred Stakes after her fighting second to English visitor Addeybb in the Ranvet.  Read more »

Qld clubs to seek government assistance

Sunday 22 March 2020, 11:30am

Racing Queensland is helping race clubs prepare submissions for federal and state government compensation over the coronavirus impact.  Read more »

Australian Group One for William Haggas

Sunday 22 March 2020, 11:13am

English trainer William Haggas cannot believe how well his long-held plans for Young Rascal and Addeybb paid off at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pride mare shows Exfactor in stakes win

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:31pm

The Joe Pride-trained Miss Exfactor has taken out the final race on Golden Slipper day to land her first stakes success.  Read more »

Slipper meeting goes ahead spectator-free

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:21pm

Golden Slipper day has gone ahead in Sydney under strict bio security conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Away Game 'outstanding' in Slipper placing

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:10pm

Magic Milions 2YO Classic winner Away Game has continued an impressive juvenile season with a second placing to Farnan in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Diamond Effort prevails in Hareeba Stakes

Saturday 21 March 2020, 6:04pm

Trainer Clinton McDonald will consider raising the bar with Diamond Effort after the mare landed her sixth win in the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

Slipper win leaves Bowman with Golden glow

Saturday 21 March 2020, 5:58pm

Hugh Bowman has won his first Golden Slipper with a brilliantly judged front-running ride aboard the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Farnan.  Read more »

I Am Excited wins Group 1 Galaxy thriller

Saturday 21 March 2020, 5:23pm

I Am Excited has taken an inside run to lead home a mares' trifecta in The Galaxy at Rosehill, giving trainer David Pfieffer his first Group One win.  Read more »

Aktau gains Caulfield ticket at Mornington

Saturday 21 March 2020, 5:11pm

A start in the Caulfield Cup beckons for Aktau after the imported stayer scored a strong staying win in the Listed Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Front-running way works for Get Stuck In

Saturday 21 March 2020, 4:57pm

Tony Gollan's plan to lead with Get Stuck In paid off when the gelding was far too good at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Farnan gives Waterhouse a seventh Slipper

Saturday 21 March 2020, 4:42pm

Farnan has beaten Away Game and Mamaragan to win the Golden Slipper, the world's richest race for two-year-old thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Chuck A Luck takes out Mornington Guineas

Saturday 21 March 2020, 4:10pm

At his second start in Australia for new trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Chuck A Luck has won the Mornington Guineas.  Read more »

Castelvecchio back in business in Guineas

Saturday 21 March 2020, 3:57pm

A positive ride from Craig Williams has helped deliver Castelvecchio another Group One win in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

Life at the beach helps Brocson to victory

Saturday 21 March 2020, 3:21pm

Life at the beach has helped Brocson continue his success rate at 2400m with a win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Dreamforce claims G1 George Ryder Stakes

Saturday 21 March 2020, 3:16pm

Dreamforce has led all the way to claim his first Group One win in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill, beating New Zealand duo The Bostonian and Te Akau Shark.  Read more »

Missybeel races to Epona Stakes victory

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:38pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained Missybeel has landed her first stakes victory, defeating Gayatri in the Group Three Epona Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tom Marquand lands maiden Group One win

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:35pm

English raider Addeybb has lived up to his reputation and delivered jockey Tom Marquand a career milestone with a tough win in the Group One Ranvet Stakes.  Read more »

Mishani Epic in emotional Eagle Farm win

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:23pm

Mishani Epic's shock win at Eagle Farm has revived memories of his late owner Pattie Crooks.  Read more »

Home track running double for Yargi stable

Saturday 21 March 2020, 2:05pm

Jamaican Hurry and I'm Telling Ya have provided their Mornington trainers Amy and Ash Yargi a double at their home track Cup meeting.  Read more »

Young Rascal upsets Sydney Cup favourite

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:58pm

Progressive stayer Mugatoo has suffered his first Australian defeat, going down narrowly to European raider Young Rascal in the Manion Cup.  Read more »

Time Thief progeny a big hit with Lockwood

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:48pm

Trainer Barry Lockwood continued his run of success with the offspring of sire Time Thief when Watch The Cat won at Eagle Farm  Read more »

California Zimbol wins Darby Munro Stakes

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:22pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is convinced better wins are in store for talented filly California Zimbol, who has taken out the Listed Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Griffiths eyes Sydney G1s for Glenfiddich

Saturday 21 March 2020, 1:08pm

Glenfiddich has broken through for his maiden victory and now his trainer Robbie Griffiths is looking at Group One contests during the Sydney carnival.  Read more »

British stable staff facing redundancies

Saturday 21 March 2020, 8:03am

British racing's shutdown is having a huge effect on stable staff with reports of redundancies already rife.  Read more »

Loving Gaby lands G1 William Reid Stakes

Friday 20 March 2020, 9:30pm

Loving Gaby has landed a second Group One win under lights at The Valley, taking out the Williams Reid Stakes from Gytrash and Bivouac.  Read more »

Rosehill Guineas facts and figures

Friday 20 March 2020, 4:56pm

What you need to know about the Group One $600,000 Rosehill Guineas run at Rosehill.  Read more »

Star sprinter primed for Galaxy challenge

Friday 20 March 2020, 4:53pm

History is against Galaxy topweight Pierata but trainer Greg Hickman says the horse is good enough to overcome the odds if he gets a perfect ride.  Read more »

Warrnambool carnival hit by crowd ban

Friday 20 March 2020, 4:37pm

The Warrnambool Racing Club is looking into the impact of crowd-free racing ahead of the upcoming three-day carnival.  Read more »

Hopes high for latest Irish import Norway

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:53pm

Chris Waller has already had success with one former Aidan O'Brien-trained horse this autumn and he is hoping to continue in the same vein with Norway.  Read more »

Hareeba Stakes to suit in-form Runson

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:47pm

A return to form and a favourable barrier are the right ingredients for Runson in the Listed Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

NZ Derby winner to step out at Rosehill

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:34pm

New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest will be out to add another staying feature when he makes his Australian debut in the Rosehill Guineas.  Read more »

George Ryder Stakes: What you need to know

Friday 20 March 2020, 3:08pm

Statistics, history and facts on the $1 million George Ryder Stakes to be run on Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill.  Read more »

Golden Slipper: What you need to know

Friday 20 March 2020, 2:14pm

Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3.5 million Golden Slipper, the feature race at Rosehill.  Read more »