News

NZ jockey Waddell taking extended break

Thursday 31 May 2018, 11:19am

Group One-winning New Zealand jockey Jason Waddell will take an extended break from riding because of ill health.  Read more »

Harness Jewels horses to be tested

Thursday 31 May 2018, 10:45am

Ten horses scheduled to compete at New Zealand's Harness Jewels meeting will be tested amid fears of human-to-horse contamination of a prohibited substance.  Read more »

James McDonald to ride at Royal Ascot

Thursday 31 May 2018, 9:41am

James McDonald has been booked to ride Equilateral in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot with the sprinter a possible contender for The Everest.  Read more »

Currie stay application adjourned again

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:35pm

An application for a stay of a suspension on Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been adjourned.  Read more »

Seymour racetrack to have extended break

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:21pm

Racing Victoria has announced that Seymour racetrack will be given an extended break to allow further testing and works on the racing surface.  Read more »

Silent Explorer off mark despite protest

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:10pm

Silent Explorer has recouped his purchase price in his second start for trainer David Payne, thanks to a slender victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Mitchell Beer strikes from new Albury base

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 5:02pm

Trainer Mitchell Beer has opened a satellite stable in Albury as he chases financial returns for his owners.  Read more »

Bowman ponders return after Japanese stint

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 4:57pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman has returned to Australia earlier than anticipated after being suspended for his ride in Japan Derby.  Read more »

Luck changes for Seasons at Warwick Farm

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 3:09pm

The talented Les Bridge-trained filly Seasons has benefited from an unimpeded run to claim her first career win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Banner Season earns Queensland Derby berth

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 3:06pm

Newcastle three-year-old Banner Season has earned a Queensland Derby start with his win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Preusker takes to the road for the Valley

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:35pm

Paul Preusker has struck a purple patch of form from his country base and he hopes that can be extended when he saddles three runners at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Options kept open for in-form Inn Keeper

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:27pm

Trainer Symon Wilde will have a close look at the field before committing in form Inn Keeper to a start at Moonee Valley from the widest barrier.  Read more »

Comeback continues for Attard stable star

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 1:21pm

Trainer Jason Attard has brushed aside a wide draw for Sons Of John in the Octagonal Handicap at Rosehill as the gelding continues his comeback from injury.  Read more »

French import set to improve in PJ O'Shea

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 10:47am

One Foot In Heaven was considered a contender for Europe's best race but the stayer will be trying to win in Australia for the first time at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Wet track to help NZ mare in Moreton Cup

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 10:14am

A soft track at the Sunshine Coast will be a boost for Group One-winning mare Aide Memoire as she tries to return to her best form.  Read more »

Dettori takes Hazapour for a gallop

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 8:40am

Frankie Dettori has travelled to Ireland to give his Derby mount Hazapour a gallop ahead of the Epsom Classic.  Read more »

Few surprises in 1st Stradbroke acceptors

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 8:18am

Two top chances remain just outside the field after first acceptances for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Ben Currie stay application delayed

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:49pm

Trainer Ben Currie's application for a stay which would allow him to keep training until 31 charges against him are resolved has been delayed.  Read more »

The Cleaner's trainer Mick Burles retires

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:32pm

Mick Burles, who enjoyed his biggest successes with popular Tasmanian gelding The Cleaner, has retired from training.  Read more »

English to miss Stradbroke Handicap

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 5:03pm

Dual Group One-winning mare English will be given a break before she is aimed at The Everest, rather than press on the Group One Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »