News
Newitt gives Seismos a test at Werribee
Melbourne
Thursday 9 October 2014, 3:13pm
A light workout at Werribee aboard international Cups contender Seismos has convinced jockey Craig Newitt he has made the right choice. Read more »
Estonian Princess on trial for Gr1 Myer
Sydney
Thursday 9 October 2014, 2:24pm
A promising Angst Stakes result for Estonian Princess could be a forerunner to a Group One start in the Myer Classic at Flemington. Read more »
Wohler back for another spring assault
Melbourne
Thursday 9 October 2014, 2:12pm
The quest to win a Melbourne Cup begins in earnest for German trainer Andreas Wohler when Protectionist runs in the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Cummings team building for Melb spring
Sydney
Thursday 9 October 2014, 2:03pm
Anthony Cummings will have a strong presence at Randwick where he starts a team of horses he hopes can earn Melbourne spring missions. Read more »
Panzer Division a forgotten horse: Messara
Sydney
Thursday 9 October 2014, 1:42pm
There is more to the Group One Spring Champion Stakes than a clash between the two favourites, says Panzer Division's trainer Paul Messara. Read more »
Arnold banking on Indy's class in Guineas
Melbourne
Thursday 9 October 2014, 1:33pm
The Thousand Guineas has been a significant race in the career of jockey Steven Arnold and he hopes it will be again when he partners Go Indy Go. Read more »
Wallace hopes Lady brings change of luck
Brisbane
Thursday 9 October 2014, 12:05pm
The past year has been tough on the Wallace family but trainer and patriarch John is intent on turning their fortunes around. Read more »
Girls set to make an impression in town
Brisbane
Thursday 9 October 2014, 11:37am
Pint-sized filly Girls Command will be out to make amends for a luckless last-start defeat when she runs at Doomben. Read more »
US champion Cigar dies aged 24
Lexington
Thursday 9 October 2014, 9:21am
American superstar Cigar has died aged 24 from complications following surgery for severe osteoarthritis. Read more »
Cover up for globetrotting targets
London
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 11:26pm
Trips to Australia and Dubai may be on the cards for Take Cover, after he confirmed himself in Paris as one of this year's fastest horses. Read more »
Fast Facts on the Thousand Guineas
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 6:11pm
The Thousand Guineas is a Group One race for three-year-old fillies which provides many with their first test over 1600-metres. Read more »
Senta De Noche back in winning form
Sydney
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 5:53pm
It's been a difficult path for Senta De Noche since he started his racing career but he has played a part in a winning Warwick Farm double for Kris Lees. Read more »
Ike's Legacy shines at the Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 5:45pm
The superbly bred Ike's Legacy has become the latest Sydney cast-off to flourish in the Queensland stable of Toby Edmonds. Read more »
Fast Facts on the Caulfield Stakes
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 5:08pm
The Group One Caulfield Stakes will feature a clash between the top four fancies for the Cox Plate. Read more »
McDonald upbeat about Tahni Dancer
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 5:03pm
Clinton McDonald holds Tahni Girl in high regard and says the filly has the class and grounding to feature in the Group One Thousand Guineas. Read more »
Different Cup build-ups for Japanese duo
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 4:47pm
Caulfield Cup second favourite Bande will have a workout at the track to familiarise himself with the Caulfield circuit. Read more »
Damian Browne in fine form at Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 3:11pm
Damian Browne has tuned up for his two Group One mounts at the Caulfield Guineas meeting with a smart ride in the opening race at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Fast Facts on the Caulfield Guineas
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 2:42pm
The Group One Caulfield Guineas is the pinnacle race for middle-distance three-year-olds during the Melbourne spring carnival. Read more »
Rich Enuff to go the distance for Keys
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 2:27pm
Ken Keys has trained horses for three decades but the nerves are raw as he bids to win his first Group One with Rich Enuff in the Caulfield Guineas. Read more »
Wide gates a challenge for Schweida's team
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 12:33pm
Kelly Schweida started the week confident in the chances of his three Doomben entrants but wide barrier draws have dented his optimism. Read more »
Official 2YO trials could return to Qld
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 12:04pm
The support of trainers and owners will be crucial in determining whether Queensland racing officials bring back juvenile barrier trial sessions. Read more »
Field of 15 for Toorak Handicap
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 11:37am
Two of the leading Toorak Handicap chances, Trust In A Gust and Arabian Gold, have drawn awkwardly for the Group One race. Read more »
Travel no problem for Side Glance
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 11:24am
Globetrotting UK galloper Side Glance makes his Melbourne return in the Caulfield Stakes ahead of a possible Cox Plate bid. Read more »
First Seal clear Spring Champion favourite
Sydney
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 10:47am
Flight Stakes heroine First Seal is a warm favourite to win the Spring Champion Stakes over unbeaten Godolphin colt Sweynesse. Read more »
Soviet Star dies peacefully aged 30
Sydney
Wednesday 8 October 2014, 9:45am
Multiple Group One winner Starcraft's sire Soviet Star has died peacfully aged 30 at Ireland's Ballylinch Stud. Read more »
Cobalt confirmed in Smith, Murray horses
Sydney
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 6:08pm
Trainers Darren Smith and Paul Murray will face Racing NSW stewards after confirmation of cobalt in horses in their care. Read more »
Hampton Court confirmed for Gr 1 back-up
Sydney
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 5:32pm
The Gai Waterhouse-trained Hampton Court will back up in the Spring Champion Stakes with Josh Parr taking over from Joao Moreira. Read more »
Jockey Padraig Beggy outed for 15 months
Sydney
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 5:26pm
Racing NSW stewards have outed jockey Padraig Beggy for 15 months on charges relating to a positive swab and giving false evidence. Read more »
Dream alive for 72 in Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 4:45pm
After the latest declaration stage, 72 horses including 15 internationals, remain in contention for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Shinn rides luck with Englebrecht stayer
Sydney
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 4:10pm
Blake Shinn has ridden Lucky Lucky Lucky twice for as many wins and trainer Steve Englebtecht is hoping the streak continues at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Rubick gallops sharply ahead of return
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 4:07pm
Three-year-old colt Rubick has geared up for his spring return in the weight-for-age Schillaci Stakes with a pleasing 800m gallop at Caulfield. Read more »
Dissident to face 2000m test at Caulfield
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 2:00pm
Ben Melham's confidence Dissident will run a strong 2000m is continuing to grow as he prepares to ride the Cox Plate contender in the Caulfield Stakes. Read more »
Caulfield to be in good order
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 1:38pm
Caulfield track manager Jason Kerr has his eye on the weather as he goes about preparing the ideal track for the Caulfield carnival. Read more »
Tegan Harrison cleared of injury
Brisbane
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 1:12pm
Queensland jockey Tegan Harrison has been cleared of injury after a fall at Ipswich and will take her rides at the Gold Coast midweek meeting. Read more »
Happy Trails backs up to Caulfield Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 12:27pm
Happy Trails needs a solid hit-out in the Caulfield Stakes to have him at his prime for the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Blinkers go on Bring Me The Maid
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 10:56am
Peter Moody has applied the blinkers in an attempt to turn around the fortunes of Bring Me The Maiden in the Group One Thousand Guineas. Read more »
Rodd remains confident after Guineas draw
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 10:44am
Rich Enuff remains a clear-cut Caulfield Guineas favourite after drawing barrier 10 which jockey Michael Rodd says is ideal for the brilliant colt. Read more »
Brown Panther to run in Canada
London
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 9:37am
Connections of Brown Panther will bypass Champions Day at Ascot in favour of the Canadian International at Woodbine. Read more »
Chad Schofield fails in VCAT appeal
Melbourne
Monday 6 October 2014, 6:11pm
Jockey Chad Schofield has failed to have his improper riding suspension overturned on appeal at VCAT and will be out until Caulfield Cup day. Read more »
Apprentice James Orman in biggest win
Brisbane
Monday 6 October 2014, 5:56pm
Queensland apprentice James Orman has claimed the biggest win of his career, taking out the Labour Day Cup at Ipswich. Read more »
That's A Good Idea on stakes trail
Sydney
Monday 6 October 2014, 5:51pm
Stakes races in Sydney and Melbourne await That's A Good Idea after his winning debut in a welter at Randwick. Read more »
Oliver after another Thousand Guineas win
Melbourne
Monday 6 October 2014, 5:47pm
Damien Oliver will be after his sixth win in the Thousand Guineas when he partners in-form filly Afleet Esprit in the 1600m race at Caulfield. Read more »
First Seal back-up decision delayed
Sydney
Monday 6 October 2014, 5:04pm
Trainer John Thompson will monitor Flight Stakes winner First Seal and leave a decision on a Spring Champion Stakes start as late as possible. Read more »
Silent Achiever to run in Cox Plate
Melbourne
Monday 6 October 2014, 5:00pm
Silent Achiever will have her next start in the Cox Plate with Hong Kong-based Nash Rawiller due to re-unite with the mare for the first time this spring. Read more »
Waller pleased with Cups rehandicaps
Sydney
Monday 6 October 2014, 3:48pm
The handicapper has helped trainer Chris Waller's Caulfield Cup cause by giving weight penalties to Who Shot Thebarman and Junoob. Read more »
Shooting To Win Caulfield Guineas
Melbourne
Monday 6 October 2014, 3:43pm
Paul Snowden believes Shooting To Win is a genuine Group One horse and is hoping the colt can draw well to aid his chances in the Caulfield Guineas. Read more »
Olympic Glory wins at Longchamp
From Tom Peacock Paris
Monday 6 October 2014, 10:42am
Olympic Glory has beaten Gordon Lord Byron in the Group One Prix de la Foret at the Arc meeting at Longchamp. Read more »
Treve emulates Alleged with second Arc win
Paris
Monday 6 October 2014, 1:59am
Treve has come home ahead of Flintshire to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for the second year in a row. Read more »
Rich Tapestry wins at Santa Anita
Sydney
Sunday 5 October 2014, 8:35pm
Trainer Michael Chang's gamble to take Hong Kong sprinter Rich Tapestry to the United States has paid off with a G1 victory at Santa Anita. Read more »
Bowman to reunite with Criterion in Melb
Sydney
Sunday 5 October 2014, 5:30pm
Hugh Bowman will be back aboard Australian Derby winner Criterion when the horse ramps up his Cox Plate campaign in the Caulfield Stakes. Read more »