News
Wagga Wagga carnival attracts big names
Sydney
Friday 24 April 2015, 4:53pm
The two-day Wagga Wagga racing carnival has enticed the biggest stables in Sydney and Melbourne to lodge entries. Read more »
Margaret McDonald granted licence to train
Melbourne
Friday 24 April 2015, 4:47pm
Margaret McDonald will train a limited number of racehorses out the stables from where her late husband Ross enjoyed success. Read more »
Wet track a bonus for Swift Lady: Sargent
Sydney
Friday 24 April 2015, 4:28pm
John Sargent says Swift Lady is a lot better in the wet than her statistics suggest and he expects her to do well on a quick back-up at Randwick. Read more »
Heathcote pair face challenge in Gunsynd
Brisbane
Friday 24 April 2015, 2:57pm
Robert Heathcote admits he is unsure how Fusina and Gid Up Strop will measure up at the Gold Coast against quality interstate opponents. Read more »
Straight a tricky track for unbeaten filly
Melbourne
Friday 24 April 2015, 2:29pm
Geelong trainer Vincent Malady heads to Flemington on one of his rare visits with unbeaten filly Appalachian Annie. Read more »
Tree Of Jesse growing on Cummings stable
Sydney
Friday 24 April 2015, 2:02pm
Sparingly raced filly Tree Of Jesse will be given the chance to earn a shot at better races when she resumes at Randwick. Read more »
Time For War ready for Gold Coast battle
Brisbane
Friday 24 April 2015, 1:40pm
Trainer Stuart Kendrick is looking forward to saddling up stable newcomer Time For War in the Gold Coast Guineas. Read more »
Gifted Lad to make most of suspect Leger
Melbourne
Friday 24 April 2015, 1:29pm
Trent Busuttin has no concerns about Zabeel three-year-old Gifted Lad running the 2800m of the VRC St Leger at Flemington. Read more »
Gollan cautious about aging sprint star
Brisbane
Friday 24 April 2015, 12:26pm
Last year's winner Temple Of Boom will be one of three sprinters representing trainer Tony Gollan in the Group Two Victory Stakes at the Gold Coast. Read more »
End of an era as McCoy bows out at Sandown
London
Friday 24 April 2015, 11:43am
There has never been a jumps jockey in British racing as good as Tony McCoy, the record-breaking rider who closes out his career at Sandown. Read more »
Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 62
Friday 24 April 2015, 10:36am
The next few weeks are shaping as being very exciting for our company with several horses running in Stakes races. Read more »
Godolphin World Cup winners retired
London
Friday 24 April 2015, 10:10am
Godolphin's World Cup winners African Story and Prince Bishop have both been retired from racing. Read more »
Rubick to join Coolmore stallion roster
Sydney
Friday 24 April 2015, 10:06am
Regally bred colt Rubick will stand at Coolmore Stud in the Hunter Valley alongside Cox Plate winner Adelaide. Read more »
Inside draw for Criterion in Gr 1 QEII Cup
Hong Kong
Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:52pm
Criterion will start from barrier one with Red Cadeaux in gate nine as they take on Hong Kong's best gallopers in the QEII Cup at Sha Tin. Read more »
Walker edging closer to personal goal
Melbourne
Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:33pm
A month after he claimed his first Melbourne Group One win, Michael Walker is within reach of a goal he set at the start of the season. Read more »
Well-bred Defender tackles midweek rivals
Sydney
Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:27pm
Reservations about running blue-blooded filly Defender on a heavy track proved unfounded when she scored a promising win at Canterbury. Read more »
Blake Shinn beaten in a bummer of a finish
Sydney
Thursday 23 April 2015, 5:18pm
The backside of top jockey Blake Shinn has gone viral after the Melbourne Cup-winning hoop lost his trousers in a race at Canterbury. Read more »
Collett to take his chances at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 23 April 2015, 4:50pm
The absence of some of Sydney's top jockeys has opened the door for Jason Collett to make his mark at Randwick. Read more »
Stipulate in contention for Brisbane trip
Melbourne
Thursday 23 April 2015, 3:13pm
After a disappointing first-up run, import Stipulate can redeem himself and earn a trip to Brisbane with a better effort at Flemington. Read more »
Wet track to suit Pride trio at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 23 April 2015, 2:53pm
Three horses with proven form on rain-affected tracks will represent Joe Pride at a rain-sodden Randwick. Read more »
Vandyke mare can strike Gold in Hollindale
Brisbane
Thursday 23 April 2015, 12:53pm
Bookmakers have Arabian Gold an early favourite to win the Hollindale Stakes as the Sydney mare closes in on $1 million in prize money. Read more »
Wicked Intent set to step out for Munce
Brisbane
Thursday 23 April 2015, 12:24pm
Chris Munce will be trying to train his first stakes winner at the Gold Coast when he saddles up Wicked Intent and Perplexity. Read more »
Srikandi launches Stradbroke Hcp campaign
Brisbane
Thursday 23 April 2015, 12:05pm
Victorian mare Srikandi has drawn the rails for her return to racing in the Victory Stakes at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Top colt Hallowed Crown retired to stud
Sydney
Thursday 23 April 2015, 11:43am
Golden Rose and Randwick Guineas winner Hallowed Crown has run his last race as he prepares for his first season at stud. Read more »
Art Sherman set for Chrome reunion
London
Thursday 23 April 2015, 9:21am
American trainer Art Sherman is due in England to oversee the preparation of California Chrome ahead of a decision whether the horse runs at Newbury. Read more »
Criterion pleases Hayes in track gallop
Hong Kong
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 6:17pm
Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Criterion has tuned up for his Group One bid in Hong Kong with a workout at Sha Tin. Read more »
Trackrider charged over banned device
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 6:05pm
Racing Victoria stewards have charged a trackwork rider in relation to the discovery of a banned electrical device at Mornington. Read more »
Dittman back in winner's stall at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 6:00pm
Three months after he was injured in a race fall, Luke Dittman has capped his return to the saddle with a midweek win at Doomben. Read more »
Hawkes expecting more horses at Flemington
Geelong
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 5:58pm
Wayne Hawkes is expecting his Flemington team to increase following the deluge of rain that has been dumped in Sydney. Read more »
Clearing weather a boost for Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 5:48pm
A waterlogged part of the Canterbury racetrack has been fixed and officials are confident there will be midweek racing in Sydney after three days of rain. Read more »
Sadler wants wet track for Harmony
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 4:58pm
Charmed Harmony's aversion to hard tracks has trainer John Sadler hoping for some rain ahead of the Anzac Day meeting at Flemington. Read more »
Kaphero moves to Riverdene Stud
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 4:30pm
Riverdene Stud is to become the new home of Kaphero. The distinguished Group winning sprinter is to be relocated from Swettenham Stud to help swell the number of stallions available to thoroughbred breeders located in Riverina region of NSW. Read more »
Favourable forecast helps Randwick track
Sydney
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 4:06pm
Randwick promises to be safe for racing on a heavy surface as long as Sydney's extreme weather continues to ease. Read more »
Guineas doubts for Miss Cover Girl
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 3:45pm
A wide gate has trainer Kelly Schweida in two minds about whether to run smart filly Miss Cover Girl at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Freedman pair to step out in St Leger
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 3:34pm
Lee and Anthony Freedman will have Authoritarian and Berserk in the VRC St Leger as the trainers bid to enhance their record in Flemington staying races. Read more »
Carnival plans for Hopfgarten in disarray
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 2:27pm
Robert Heathcote fears he will have to abandon Doomben Cup plans for Hopfgarten after the horse was made an emergency for a vital lead-up race. Read more »
Trainer Darren Smith loses cobalt appeal
Sydney
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 2:17pm
The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has dismissed Darren Smith's objection against a 15-year disqualification over cobalt offences. Read more »
First starter scores timely win at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 2:01pm
The Barry Baldwin-trained Shadow Lawn has scored a comprehensive win at Doomben to give her sire Rothesay the first leg of an early double. Read more »
Steve O'Dea calls on interstate jockeys
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 12:03pm
A suspension to Tim Bell has prompted trainer Steve O'Dea to put out a call to two interstate riders to partner his key runners at the Gold Coast. Read more »
John Tapp to retire from broadcasting
Sydney
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 11:07am
Veteran broadcaster and race caller John Tapp has announced his retirement after 50 years in the business. Read more »
Canterbury meeting postponed by 24 hours
Sydney
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 10:58am
Sydney's midweek race program at Canterbury has been put back a day as racing officials bank on an improving weather forecast. Read more »
Huge crowd expected for McCoy farewell
London
Wednesday 22 April 2015, 9:24am
Sandown Racecourse is preparing to cater for a sell-out crowd to farewell retiring champion jumps jockey Tony McCoy. Read more »
Nick Hall in successful appeal against ban
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 5:51pm
Top jockey Nick Hall has won an appeal against a lengthy suspension, ensuring he can ride at Flemington. Read more »
Stewards launch probe into banned device
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 5:33pm
Racing Victoria stewards are investigating the discovery of an electrical device during a trackwork session. Read more »
Barriers set to decide Balfour destination
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 4:34pm
Ryan Balfour has the option of running Light It Up at Flemington or Morphettville and will let barrier positions help make up his mind. Read more »
Rain puts dampener on Canterbury return
Sydney
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 4:22pm
A return to Sydney midweek racing at Canterbury will hinge on an early-morning track inspection. Read more »
Smerdon takes conservative path with King
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 2:52pm
Stoutly bred King Of England has a touch of quality about him which trainer Robert Smerdon hopes can the import can use to good effect at Geelong. Read more »
Matt McGillivray banned for drug offence
Brisbane
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 2:31pm
Stewards have disqualified Matt McGillivray for four months after the leading apprentice returned a positive drugs sample. Read more »
Sydney plan comes together for Craiglea
Sydney
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 1:45pm
Queensland sprinter Craiglea Cruz is expected to have conditions in his favour when the four-year-old steps out at Randwick. Read more »
Ascot not Newmarket for Ward pair
London
Tuesday 21 April 2015, 9:41am
Hootenanny and Sunset Glow will target Royal Ascot with American trainer Wesley Ward deciding against Guineas starts. Read more »