News

Kimberley Star a lone hope for Waterhouse

Friday 12 December 2014, 4:03pm

Trainer Gai Waterhouse's Villiers Day team has been kept to a minimum with Inglis Nursery acceptor Kimberley Star her only starter.  Read more »

A wet Randwick to suit Dothraki in Razor

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:44pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is counting on a number of factors to help Dothraki turn the tables on Our Boy Malachi in the Razor Sharp.  Read more »

Rudy ready for Villiers Stakes assignment

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:35pm

Queenslanders Sir Moments and Rudy will be out to prove themselves against the southerners in the Group Two Villiers at Randwick.  Read more »

Payne makes rare trip to town

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:24pm

A trip to Flemington for apprentice Jessica Payne is something the young rider hopes will give her more opportunities in the coming months.  Read more »

Kiwi mare out to give Fradd timely boost

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:18pm

Internationally renowned jockey Robbie Fradd will be looking to New Zealand mare Tarloshan to give the Australian part of his famous career a boost.  Read more »

Sharing Winners-Belhus Racing /Grand Syndicates combined e-newsletter

Friday 12 December 2014, 10:23am

The first paper edition of 'Sharing Winners' was printed and mailed out by Karen and myself on a weekly basis 19 years ago. Hands up if you remember it or better still even have one stored in a shoe box somewhere!  Read more »

Buffering in middle barrier for HK Sprint

Thursday 11 December 2014, 5:16pm

Queensland sprinter Buffering has gate eight and Criterion gate nine in their respective Hong Kong International races at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Ex-New Zealander set to debut for Price

Thursday 11 December 2014, 3:38pm

After racing against The Cleaner during the winter months, Ringo will be having his first start for Mick Price at Flemington.  Read more »

Doncaster reward looms large for Princess

Thursday 11 December 2014, 3:27pm

The frustration of two narrow defeats during a two-state racing campaign will be forgotten if Estonian Princess wins the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Moloney appeal dismissed by RAD Board

Thursday 11 December 2014, 2:55pm

In-form apprentice Patrick Moloney will be out until Boxing Day after having his appeal against a careless riding suspension dismissed.  Read more »

Quick back-up no drama for Laing duo

Thursday 11 December 2014, 2:37pm

After filling the quinella at Sandown a week ago, stablemates Audino and Scelto are back at Flemington but this time in separate races.  Read more »

Randwick course proper in pristine order

Thursday 11 December 2014, 1:55pm

The Villiers Stakes hasn't been run on the Randwick course proper since 2010 but everything is in order for its return to the famous racetrack.  Read more »

Tommy Berry out to salvage Brisbane trip

Thursday 11 December 2014, 1:49pm

Top jockey Tommy Berry's Brisbane plans have suffered a double blow but he remains optimistic he can make an impact at Doomben.  Read more »

Waller fined $30,000 over positive swab

Thursday 11 December 2014, 11:20am

Leading trainer Chris Waller has been slapped with a $30,000 fine after Junoob tested positive to a banned substance following his Metropolitan win.  Read more »

Metropolitan win for United Syndications

Thursday 11 December 2014, 9:39am

Onpicalo scored arguably his best and most courageous win yet first up in the 0-84 over 1300 meters at Sandown on Saturday December 6 by refusing to lay down when..  Read more »

Fukunaga wins International Jockey title

Thursday 11 December 2014, 8:34am

Japan's Yuichi Fujunaga has won the International Jockeys Challenge in Hong Kong wiht Sydney-based New Zealander James McDonald third.  Read more »

Bayliss suspended after riding winner

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 6:29pm

Melbourne apprentice Regan Bayliss has been suspended for his winning ride on Our Harmony at Sandown.  Read more »

In form Moloney benched again

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 6:00pm

Apprentice Patrick Moloney heads to the RAD Board on Thursday appealing a suspension but has another 11 meetings on the sidelines after Sandown.  Read more »

Sadler back a winner after fall

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:53pm

Apprentice Tom Sadler was back in winning form when a horse prepared by his father John was successful at Sandown.  Read more »

Racy makes bid for Magic Millions start

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:26pm

The Gary Portelli-trained Racy has taken a major step towards the Magic Millions Classic with a debut win at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Darley Stud buys Brazen Beau

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:23pm

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud has secured Grop One winning Sprinter Brazen Beau to stand in Victoria next spring.  Read more »

Buffering's injured foot improving

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:20pm

Buffering's troublesome hoof injury has improved dramatically ahead of his scheduled bid for international glory at Sha Tin.  Read more »

David Feek goes out in Harmony

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:10pm

Our Harmony produced a perfect result for trainers David Brideoake and David Feek at Sandown as the pair wind down their partnership.  Read more »

Jockey making progress after horrific fall

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 4:16pm

Jockey Chris Dell has movement in his limbs and no bleeding on his brain as he remains in Auckland Hospital after a fall in a barrier trial.  Read more »

Better Not Blue wins for Brewer, Ritchie

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 4:07pm

Better Not Blue has given jockey Robbie Brewer a rare city winner and trainer Michelle Ritchie her first with a dominant Warwick Farm victory.   Read more »

Quinton keeps the faith in old marvel

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 3:23pm

Monton will be out to rewrite the Villiers record books as well as claim a prize money milestone when he lines up as topweight in the $175,000 race.   Read more »

No mental scars for Magnapal

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 3:05pm

After being lucky to avoid falling at Moonee Valley at his last start, Magnapal has been showing no mental scars in trackwork since.  Read more »

Featured Syndicator: Hancox Bloodstock

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 12:11pm

This week we had the privilege of interviewing Hancox Bloodstock Racing Manager Rod Peacock to find out what Hancox Bloodstock look for when purchasing horses for syndication and what his career highlights have been to date.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 42

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 10:19am

The past week has continued to see our horses run very well. Savourex’s win in the Mode Stakes at Doomben was a terrific thrill for her owners and the race was made more special for Prime Thoroughbreds..  Read more »

Criterion pleases Hayes with final gallop

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 5:49pm

Criterion has done enough on the training track at Sha Tin to impress new trainer David Hayes ahead of the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

Hoof abscess setback for Buffering in HK

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 4:55pm

Top sprinter Buffering has suffered a setback ahead of the Hong Kong Sprint, missing a track gallop due to a hoof complaint.  Read more »

Rain-affected Villiers a boost for Moments

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 4:15pm

Brisbane-trained Sir Moments is expected to have conditions to suit when he runs in the $175,000 Villiers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Moloney team in top form for Sandown bid

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 2:22pm

Trainer John Moloney heads to Sandown with three solid chances from just three runners and with his team in tremendous form.  Read more »

Shinn out to make most of McDonald absence

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 1:26pm

Trainer Steve Englebrecht has high hopes he can make another contribution to Blake Shinn's winning streak when he runs Our Uncle Archie at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Top honour for Sole Power

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 6:40am

Sole Power and Gordon Lord Byron who are among Buffering's opponents in the Hong Kong International Sprint, have been honoured by Horse Racing Ireland.  Read more »

Aegean Sea to miss Golden Slipper

Monday 8 December 2014, 5:44pm

Debut winner Aegean Sea has been sidelined with a leg injury leaving trainer Clarry Conners to look elsewhere for his fifth Golden Slipper.  Read more »

David Hayes pleased with Criterion

Monday 8 December 2014, 5:33pm

Austrlaia's representatives at the Hong Kong International meeting, Buffering and Criterion, have continued to please their trainers.  Read more »

Work to determine trip over the border

Monday 8 December 2014, 5:24pm

South Australian trainer Stuart Padman doesn't make the trip across the border too often but when he does it's usually with a handy type.  Read more »

Helen Page returns to Sydney with Rudy

Monday 8 December 2014, 4:44pm

Helen Page's visits to Sydney racing have been few and far between in recent years but the Gold Coast trainer believes Rudy deserves his Villiers chance.  Read more »

Newitt granted earlier start in Singapore

Monday 8 December 2014, 3:00pm

After a winning double at Sandown last Saturday, Craig Newitt heads to Singapore in top form and has been granted permission to start three weeks early.  Read more »

Admire Rakti died from natural causes

Monday 8 December 2014, 2:57pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Admire Rakti's sudden post-race death has been determined as heart failure and no prohibited substances have been found.  Read more »

Schofield hoping for early return

Monday 8 December 2014, 7:56am

Chad Schofield hopes to make a swift recovery from fractures in his T7 and T8 vertebrae so he can ride at the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Chad Schofield injured in Geelong fall

Sunday 7 December 2014, 6:33pm

Young jockey Chad Schofield has suffered serious arm injuries in a fall at Geelong and is expected to be out for much of the summer.  Read more »

Buffering has settled into Hong Kong well

Sunday 7 December 2014, 6:02pm

Australian representatives Buffering and Criterion have settled into Hong Kong well ahead of the International meeting.  Read more »

Chris Waller learns from Irish trip

Sunday 7 December 2014, 5:26pm

Trainer Chris Waller says a trip to Ireland where he watched Aidan O'Brien at work has given him plenty of ideas for his own stable.  Read more »

Brisbane likely for Sertorius

Sunday 7 December 2014, 4:52pm

Brisbane in the winter rather than a Sydney autumn campaign is on the cards for Sertorius following a tough 2014.  Read more »

Dothraki to take on Our Boy Malachi again

Sunday 7 December 2014, 4:28pm

Dothraki is primed to do battle with his last-start conqueror Our Boy Malachi when they meet again in the Razor Sharp at Randwick.  Read more »

Longer break for Bel Sprinter

Sunday 7 December 2014, 3:04pm

Trainer Jason Warren would like to tackle the Oakleigh Plate or The Galaxy with Bel Sprinter but first the gelding needs to put on some weight.  Read more »

Moriarty gives Waller 10 for the year

Sunday 7 December 2014, 2:43pm

Chris Waller has capped 2014 with his 10th Group One winner with Moriarty taking the final elite race of the year, the Kingston Town Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Paul Nicholls wins ninth Tingle Chase

Sunday 7 December 2014, 9:48am

Champion jumps trainer Paul Nicholls has won his ninth Tingle Creek Chase with Dodging Bullets with the race marred by the death of Oscar Whisky.  Read more »