News

Pecans to be aimed at Group One riches

Monday 30 April 2018, 5:38pm

Trainer Joe Pride has reassessed Pecans and will now set the mare for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Sunday Escape right for Flemington return

Monday 30 April 2018, 4:52pm

Sprinter Sunday Escape makes his return to Flemington for a 1000m sprint after taking out the 55 second challenge at Moonee Valley at his latest outing.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss to back up at Rosehill

Monday 30 April 2018, 4:16pm

Trainer Joe Pride will back Destiny's Kiss up from the Hawkesbury Cup in the Listed Lord Mayor's Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Gold Medals in perfect shape for Brierly

Monday 30 April 2018, 3:08pm

The Brierly Steeplechase is the main attraction on the opening day of the Warrnambool carnival and local trainer Symon Wilde has Gold Medals aimed at the race.  Read more »

BRC applies for heritage exemption

Monday 30 April 2018, 2:14pm

The Brisbane Racing Club has applied to lift a heritage listing from a small part of the Eagle Farm racetrack to allow further work on its master plan.  Read more »

Vale, Pins

Monday 30 April 2018, 1:34pm

Waikato Stud's champion resident stallion Pins passed away on Sunday due to complications from colic.  Read more »

New Stallions for Spendthrift Australia

Monday 30 April 2018, 1:32pm

Spendthrift Australia announced two new stallions for 2018, as well as service fees for its entire roster.   Read more »

Warrnambool features attract big numbers

Monday 30 April 2018, 1:07pm

Darren Weir again has a strong hand at the Warrnambool three-day carnival with multiple runners in two of the feature flat events.  Read more »

Randwick barrier trials rescheduled

Monday 30 April 2018, 11:05am

A set of barrier trials washed out at Randwick has been rescheduled by 24 hours.  Read more »

Smerdon in 'habit of cheating', board told

Monday 30 April 2018, 10:20am

The high-profile inquiry into alleged race day treatment of horses in Victoria has heard trainer Robert Smerdon had a habit of cheating.  Read more »

Champion stallion Pins dies aged 21

Monday 30 April 2018, 10:01am

Champion stallion Pins has died aged 21 at New Zealand's Waikato Stud.  Read more »

Cracksman makes winning G1 return

Monday 30 April 2018, 8:38am

Cracksman has put in an exhilarating performance to kick off his season with victory in the Prix Ganay at ParisLongchamp.  Read more »

Pakistan Star defies critics at Sha Tin

Monday 30 April 2018, 6:44am

Pakistan Star has shown no signs of the erratic behaviour for which he is famous, winning the Group One QEII Cup at Sha Tin in style.  Read more »

Pakistan Star Blows Then Away in QEII Cupm

Monday 30 April 2018, 6:41am

For a horse that had won just three of his 14 starts, cult hero Pakistan Star must have the world's biggest fan club.  Read more »

High-profile bi-carb case to get underway

Sunday 29 April 2018, 6:45pm

The inquiry into alleged systematic race day treatments of horses by former trainer Robert Smerdon and several others is set to get underway.  Read more »

Freedman filly headed to Queensland Oaks

Sunday 29 April 2018, 5:58pm

The Anthony Freedman-trained Cabierro has won at the Sunshine Coast to confirm a Queensland Oaks path while Japanese import A Shin Rook is also on the board.  Read more »

NZ G1 winner Volpe Veloce set for Brisbane

Sunday 29 April 2018, 5:26pm

New Zealand Group One winner Volpe Veloce will head to Brisbane for major winter sprint races.  Read more »

Gallant Victorem to miss Scone Carnival

Sunday 29 April 2018, 4:57pm

Victorem will be given time to recover from his tough run in the Hawkesbury Guineas before trainer Jenny Graham picks out a target in Brisbane.  Read more »

Top stayers to miss Doomben Cup

Sunday 29 April 2018, 4:45pm

Queensland's chances of breaking a 35-year drought in the Doomben Cup look remote with Rudy retired and Honey Toast would miss it.  Read more »

Weir has three shots at Australasian Oaks

Sunday 29 April 2018, 3:40pm

Sopressa, Pleasuring and Think Bleue will be aiming to join May's Dream as Darren Weir-trained winners of the Australasian Oaks.  Read more »