News
Gris Caro win secures Caulfield Cup berth
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 4:28pm
The Jake Stephens-trained Gris Caro has earned a spot in the Caulfield Cup with a determined win in the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Metrop looms for Junoob after WFA victory
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 4:23pm
Chris Waller is likely to head to the Metropolitan with Hill Stakes winner Junoob but says his hand is all but forced by tough Caulfield Cup competition. Read more »
Foreteller gives Waller Group One double
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 4:17pm
Eight-year-old Foreteller, ridden by Glen Boss, has won the Underwood Stakes to give Chris Waller a two-state Group One double. Read more »
Sacred Falls wins WFA George Main Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:59pm
Sacred Falls has added the George Main Stakes to his two Doncaster wins over the famous Randwick mile. Read more »
Hayes stable dominates Caulfield meeting
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:41pm
Talented mare Star Fashion had been earmarked to head to Hong Kong but has stayed in Australia to claim a first-up win at Caulfield. Read more »
First Seal causes Tea Rose Stakes upset
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:18pm
First Seal has signalled a new era for trainer John Thompson with her upset win over Winx and Earthquake in the Tea Rose Stakes. Read more »
Thinking Of You impresses in Caulfield win
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 3:03pm
The Peter Moody-trained Thinking Of You is highly regarded in Thousand Guineas betting after an impressive win at Caulfield. Read more »
Kuro continues rise in Heritage Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 2:58pm
Joe Pride will weigh up his options with Kuro after the improving sprinter maintained his unbeaten run this campaign to win at Randwick. Read more »
Manawanui overcomes the odds in Ritchie
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 2:52pm
A winning return from Manawanui at Randwick has brought a mixture of joy and relief for his owners and trainer Ron Leemon. Read more »
Fast 'N' Rocking resumes with sprint win
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 2:17pm
Fast 'N' Rocking's first start as a gelding has turned out to be a winning one, relegating Group One placegetter Anatina into second place at Caulfield. Read more »
Hi Son, Volkhere continue Bris domination
Brisbane
Saturday 20 September 2014, 1:54pm
Hi Son and Volkhere have run the quinella position in a metropolitan staying racee in Brisbane for the fourth time this season. Read more »
Rough Justice posts upset win at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 20 September 2014, 1:39pm
Rough Justice has improved from a first-up defeat to win over 1000m at Caulfield as odds-on favourite Zeletto finished third. Read more »
Godolphin revival continues with Malice
Sydney
Saturday 20 September 2014, 1:25pm
The lightly raced Malice has booked a spot on John O'Shea's spring carnival team with a strong victory at Randwick. Read more »
Trade Storm could head to Australia
London
Saturday 20 September 2014, 9:30am
Trade Storm has arrived back in England from his Canadian Group One win with owner Sheikh Fahad to decide whether he goes to Australia. Read more »
Chad Schofield to appeal lengthy ban
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 5:56pm
Young jockey Chad Schofield will appeal a lengthy ban which threatens to derail his spring carnival ambitions. Read more »
Baffert calls time on Game On Dude career
London
Friday 19 September 2014, 5:23pm
Game On Dude, of the America's most popular thoroughbreds, has been retired from racing after a decorated career that featured eight Grade One wins. Read more »
New Zealand trainer Donna Logan fined $500
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 4:54pm
Trainer Donna Logan has been fined $500 after Rising Romance was found to have been given an alkalising agent too close to the Tramway Stakes. Read more »
Collett to pay heavy price for suspension
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 4:44pm
Jason Collett's work to position himself for prime Group One rides on Epsom Handicap day has been brought undone because of a suspension. Read more »
Manwanui ready to go in latest comeback
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 4:43pm
Trainer Ron Leemon is keeping a lid on his expectations for Manawanui who makes his latest comeback in the Bill Ritchie Handicap. Read more »
Timing right for Panzer Division in Main
Sydney
Friday 19 September 2014, 3:52pm
Brenton Avdulla has found jockeys' room support for his George Main Stakes mount Panzer Division to run well in the weight-for-age race. Read more »
Spring ambitions for Zoomania
Brisbane
Friday 19 September 2014, 2:56pm
Trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to the spring campaign of Zoomania starting with her Doomben reappearance. Read more »
Crackerjack King over the odds: Hayes
Melbourne
Friday 19 September 2014, 12:53pm
David Hayes believes Crackerjack King is well over the odds as an outsider in the Underwood Stakes and also has high hopes for his other runner Stipulate. Read more »
Final Crescendo to make a noise at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 19 September 2014, 11:50am
Final Crescendo will be on trial for a trip to Melbourne for the Group two Gilgai Stakes when he runs at Doomben. Read more »
Jockey Walker suspended for seven years
Wellington
Friday 19 September 2014, 10:55am
New Zealand jockey David Walker has been hit with a seven-year ban after being found guilty of race-fixing charges. Read more »
Disclaimer wins the Newcastle Gold Cup
Newcastle
Thursday 18 September 2014, 6:16pm
Peter and Paul Snowden's training partnership continues to gather momentum with Disclaimer scoring his first Australian win in the Newcastle Gold Cup. Read more »
Underwood holds mixed memories for Rodd
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 5:41pm
As he prepares to ride Happy Trails in the Underwood Stakes, Michael Rodd admits he is still haunted by the result of last year's renewal. Read more »
The Offer continues march towards Cups
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 5:27pm
The Offer will take the next step on the road to the spring majors when he steps out in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Jockey guilty of holding horse back
Auckland
Thursday 18 September 2014, 4:52pm
A judicial committee has found jockey David Walker guilty of not riding his mount out to win a race at Awapuni in which he'd bet on another horse. Read more »
Fine Bubbles sparkles for Lees in Tibbie
Newcastle
Thursday 18 September 2014, 4:49pm
Fine Bubbles has given trainer Kris Lees a hometown win in the Tibbie Stakes, coming from midfield to beat I'm In The Money and stablemate Gold Epona. Read more »
Samaready set for good campaign: Price
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 3:58pm
Group One winner Samaready kicks off her spring campaign in a Group Three race for mares as connections look to get her back in the winner's stall. Read more »
Crucial Cox Plate test for Criterion
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 2:28pm
David Payne has declared Criterion must all but win the Hill Stakes at Randwick to maintain his credibility as a Cox Plate contender. Read more »
George Main a genuine test for Lucia: Lees
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 12:59pm
Trainer Kris Lees expects Lucia Valentina to consolidate her standing as one of the Caulfield Cup favourites after the George Main Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Winks upbeat about Prince's prospects
Melbourne
Thursday 18 September 2014, 12:41pm
Our Voodoo Prince will be bidding for a Caulfield Cup start when he takes on 11 rivals in the Naturalism Stakes. Read more »
City test for homebred Hazard Bay
Brisbane
Thursday 18 September 2014, 12:20pm
A Queensland owner and breeder has put his faith in a homebred horse who he hopes can return Kilto Park Stud to the headlines. Read more »
Earthquake puts spring target on the line
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 11:23am
Godolphin is expecting to see the best of star filly Earthquake in the Tea Rose Stakes, a race that will have a major bearing on her primary spring target. Read more »
Street Cry loses battle with illness
Sydney
Thursday 18 September 2014, 9:20am
Leading sire Street Cry has lost his battle with illness and has been euthanised at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud in Australia. Read more »
Chad Schofield banned for improper riding
Mornington
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 7:03pm
An improper riding ban incurred at Mornington threatens to derail jockey Chad Schofield's spring carnival. Read more »
Last hurrah for Tinkler in Aust racing
Newcastle
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 6:21pm
Hooked has won the Cameron Handicap at Newcastle, bringing to an end Nathan Tinkler's days as one of Australian racing's most divisive figures. Read more »
McGuren takes riding honours at Ipswich
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:47pm
Apprentice Matthew McGuren is resigned to eventually losing his battle with weight but until then he plans to make the most of his chances. Read more »
Fast facts on the Underwood Stakes
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:21pm
The Group One Underwood Stakes, a key guide to the spring carnival majors, is the feature race at Caulfield. Read more »
Star Rolling to bounce back in Underwood
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:16pm
Stephen Baster is upbeat about the Underwood Stakes prospects of Star Rolling after riding the horse in trackwork at Caulfield. Read more »
Sweynesse takes out the G3 Spring Stakes
Newcastle
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 5:07pm
Sweynesse became a milestone horse for trainer John O'Shea for the second time with his soft win in the Group Three Spring Stakes at Newcastle. Read more »
Family affair for Moloneys at Mornington
Mornington
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 4:53pm
Apprentice Patrick Moloney and his trainer father Gerard have combined for a city win with Taddei Tondo. Read more »
Merger plan for three key racing bodies
Sydney
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 3:46pm
The Australian Racing Board has outlined plans to merge with the Australian Stud Book and Racing Information Services Australia next year. Read more »
Cassidy teams up with Waller for Cup bid
Newcastle
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 3:29pm
Multilateral, a Jim Cassidy mount, has been made favourite to give Chris Waller a breakthrough win in the Group Three Newcastle Gold Cup. Read more »
Schmidt lands win at only Ipswich ride
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 3:12pm
Cassie Schmidt made the trip to Ipswich for one ride and the apprentice was rewarded with a victory aboard Madame Bookworm. Read more »
Fast facts on the George Main Stakes
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 2:59pm
The Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick is one of the major lead-up races to the Epsom Handicap. Read more »
Rare footage of Phar Lap unearthed
Sydney
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 2:52pm
Unique footage of the legendary Phar Lap will be screened in a select area of Randwick racecourse during George Main Stakes day. Read more »
Shinn chasing successive George Main wins
Sydney
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 1:40pm
Spring is set to be a season of renewal for Blake Shinn as he looks to reposition himself in the Sydney jockeys' ranks. Read more »
Adebisi not a certain Doomben starter
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 September 2014, 1:33pm
A wide barrier draw has connections of Adebisi in two minds over whether to start the speedster at Doomben. Read more »