News

Peron flying under the radar in G1 Tiara

Thursday 19 June 2014, 4:22pm

One of the boom horses of last year's winter carnival, Peron has been all but forgotton by punters ahead of the Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Roll The Bones earns Randwick start

Thursday 19 June 2014, 3:34pm

A mare searching for her first win in almost two years has earned the chance to chase it in Saturday grade after a convincing trackwork gallop.  Read more »

Elle starts farewell campaign at Valley

Thursday 19 June 2014, 1:59pm

Elite Elle will chase a Group win in a final three-start campaign that will begin with a winnable assignment at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Track conditions key to Cup start for Wish

Thursday 19 June 2014, 1:52pm

Italian import Wish Come True will be given his first Australian stakes test at Eagle Farm, providing the track isn't too firm.  Read more »

Promising NZ stayer to make Sydney debut

Thursday 19 June 2014, 12:52pm

Roger James plundered two of Sydney's biggest races in the autumn and he will give Enjay a chance to make her mark, albeit on a smaller scale.  Read more »

Track condition a key for Cape Kidnappers

Thursday 19 June 2014, 12:02pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida says a Healy Stakes start for dashing sprinter Cape Kidnappers will hinge on the condition of the Eagle Farm track.,  Read more »

Lonhspresso out to salvage Weir's winter

Thursday 19 June 2014, 11:40am

Victorian mare Lonhspresso will be out to improve the Brisbane winter carnival fortunes of trainer Darren Weir when she runs in the Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Second Royal Ascot Stakes-Winner for Starspangledbanner

Thursday 19 June 2014, 10:35am

Australian bred Starspangledbanner made it two Royal Ascot stakes-winners in two days when his filly Anthem Alexander captured the Group II Queen Mary Stakes overnight following on from his colt The Wow Signal winning the Group II Coventry Stakes on Tuesday.  Read more »

Sole Power to miss Diamond Jubilee

Thursday 19 June 2014, 9:19am

King's Stand winner Sole Power will not attempt the sprint double at Royal Ascot with trainer Eddie Lynham saying the horse is tired.  Read more »

Tegan Harrison suspended at Doomben

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 5:50pm

In-form apprentice Tegan Harrison has had her week soured after stewards suspended her for careless riding at Doomben.  Read more »

RV to open doors to trainers

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 5:01pm

Victorian trainers will have the chance to learn about all facets of Racing Victoria's operations at an open day in August.  Read more »

Another 2YO Runner for BlueBlood Thoroughbreds

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:52pm

Snitzel Blitz (pictured as a yearling) will be the 4th 2YO runner for BlueBlood this season when she debuts at Donald tomorrow in Race 2 - 12:35PM Evergreen..  Read more »

Wide draw could advantage Belle

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:48pm

Trainer Jason Warren is hoping Longchamp Belle can bounce back to her best form at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Sense Of Occasion wins for Wendy Walter

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:32pm

Sense Of Occasion has posted an all-the-way win at Warwick Farm to give trainer Wendy Walter her first city training success.  Read more »

Wakefield wishing he had kept mum

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:23pm

Trainer Brian Wakefield may be left to rue his decision to give away one of his broodmares after she produced an impressive debut winner at Doomben.  Read more »

Jumper starts Laing's Sandown treble

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:19pm

Racetrack veteran Diamond Jim posted his first hurdle win to begin a profitable day for Cranbourne trainer Robbie Laing at Sandown.  Read more »

Inkling scores runaway win for Snowdens

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 3:46pm

Inkling has continued a run of success for Peter and Paul Snowden, posting a 5-3/4 length win in his debut outing at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Technology key to advancing racing in Qld

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 3:17pm

Racing Queensland believes the thoroughbred industry must embrace technology to entice the next generation of racegoers to the sport.  Read more »

Royal Ascot Stakes-Winner for Starspangledbanner

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 2:55pm

Previously unbeaten colt Cappella Sansevero was bought by Al Shaqab Racing for £1,300,00 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday, but he lost his perfect record in the Group II Coventry Stakes when going down to Starspangledbanner colt The Wow Signal.  Read more »

Cradle Me poised to continue winning ways

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 2:19pm

In-form mare Cradle Me will be out to extend her sequence of wins when she races at Randwick instead of taking on Group One company in the Tatt's Tiara.   Read more »

Wide draw a welcome change for Rocker

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 2:10pm

A wide barrier could be the key to Perth mare Platinum Rocker scoring a breakthrough Group One win in the Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Weight right for Goold at Doomben

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 1:58pm

Apprentice Geoff Goold was back in the winner's circle at Doomben after overcoming weight issues which interrupted his season.  Read more »

Tinto bidding for historic double

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 12:24pm

Tinto will be striving to become the first filly to claim the Queensland Oaks and Tattersall's Cup in the same season when she runs at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Red Tracer draws wide in Tatt's Tiara

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:55am

Defending title holder Red Tracer has drawn wide in barrier 14 of 17 for the final Group One race of the season, the Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Hootenanny wins for Ward and Espinoza

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:39am

California Chrome's jockey Victor Espinoza has steered American colt Hootenanny to win at Royal Ascot for trainer Wesley Ward.  Read more »

Sole Power defends King's Stand Stakes

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:37am

Sole Power will attempt to emulate Australian horse Choisir by adding the Diamond Jubilee Stakes to his King's Stand triumph at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Frankie has the Wow factor

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 9:27am

Frankie Dettori is off the mark at Royal Ascot, steering The Wow Signal to win the Coventry Stakes.  Read more »

Kingman wins St James's Palace Stakes

Wednesday 18 June 2014, 4:19am

Kingman, the 8-11 favourite, broke to the front from the outside and pulled away for a two-and-a-quarter-length win over Night of Thunder at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Ex-Waterhouse galloper debuts for Vandyke

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 5:02pm

Once regarded as one of the most promising horses on the books at Tulloch Lodge, Landing is set to have his first start for David Vandyke.  Read more »

Angel Of Mercy debuts for Katsumi Yoshida

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:57pm

Angel Of Mercy will be out to give her new owner Katsumi Yoshida a quick return when she runs in the Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Big Bonanza bypasses Sydney for Melbourne

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:48pm

Don Robb has opted for an interstate road trip with Big Bonanza as he sets his sights on a race at Moonee Valley instead of the Winter Dash at Randwick  Read more »

Finale a key to Mossale chances at Sandown

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:38pm

Mossale will have favourable conditions under foot but the last 100m will decide the Peter Gelagotis-trained galloper's fate at Sandown.  Read more »

Sweet Feet has big shoes to fill: Grills

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 2:23pm

Trying to replace horses like Ollie Vollie and Border Rebel is never easy but trainer Sue Grills is counting on Sweet Feet taking a small step.  Read more »

Royal Ascot Heroes, Where Are They Now?

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 12:01pm

The star studded Royal Ascot meeting takes place this week and while we have no Aussie bred stars to cheer for this year it does raise the question of where are our past heroes?  Read more »

Treve ready for Royal Ascot

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 9:46am

Champion French mare Treve will have seven rivals at Royal Ascot when she makes her first appearance outside her home country.  Read more »

Frankel foal fetches more than $2 million

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 9:39am

The first foal by champion racehorse Frankel to be sold at public auction has fetched $A2.1 million in a package which includes his mother.  Read more »

Hard Stride to saddle up again at Valley

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:56pm

Durable sprinter Hard Stride will have the tenth run of a long preparation when he steps out for trainers Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Gollan heading to first premierhsip

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:43pm

Tony Gollan has established a healthy lead over five-time Brisbane premier trainer Robert Heathcote in the race for this season's title.  Read more »

Talented sprinter Biloxi set for Randwick

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:19pm

Talented sprinter Biloxi can take another step in his career and give the Rick Worthington stable a boost when he runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Light spring the plan for Oaks winner

Monday 16 June 2014, 5:11pm

Co-trainer Donna Logan's initial thought is to give Australian Oaks winner a light spring but options remain open for the Kiwi filly.  Read more »

Boss to test Srikandi in gallop

Monday 16 June 2014, 3:00pm

Victorian filly Srikandi will line up in the Group One Tatt's Tiara as long as she is given the tick of approval after a track gallop.  Read more »

Payne takes over training Zanbagh

Monday 16 June 2014, 1:36pm

Victorian trainer Patrick Payne will prepare dual Oaks placegetter Zanbagh for her spring campaign after a forced change of stables.  Read more »

Stars out on first day of Royal Ascot

Monday 16 June 2014, 1:17pm

English and Irish Guineas winners Kingman and Night Of Thunder will clash on the opening day of the Royal Ascot meeting.  Read more »

The Queen and her horse ready for Ascot

Monday 16 June 2014, 12:37pm

The Queen will attend the five days of Royal Ascot with particular focus on the Gold Cup in which her horse Estimate tries to defend her title.  Read more »

Avenir Certain wins French Oaks

Monday 16 June 2014, 9:14am

Avenir Certain has joined Zarkava and Divine Proportions as the winner of both the French 1000 Guineas and the Oaks.  Read more »

Rubick getting ready for spring return

Sunday 15 June 2014, 5:58pm

Talented colt Rubick is gearing up for an early spring campaign which trainer Gerald Ryan hopes leads to the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Gotta Take Care wins third Dreschler

Sunday 15 June 2014, 5:21pm

The Darren Weir-trained Gotta Take Care has won his third consecutive Brendan Dreschler Hurdle at Bendigo.  Read more »

Joe Pride ready for stable expansion

Sunday 15 June 2014, 4:15pm

Trainer Joe Pride has renewed confidence in his ability to manage a large stable ahead of his expansion at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Mossfun getting ready for spring

Sunday 15 June 2014, 2:04pm

Golden Slipper winner Mossfun has returned to Hawkes Racing's Sydney base to begin preparing for a three-year-old sprinting campaign in the spring.  Read more »

Triple attack in Tiara from Waller stable

Sunday 15 June 2014, 1:48pm

Last year's winner Red Tracer will be joined in the Group One Tattersall's Tiara by her Chris Waller-trained stablemates Catkins and She's Clean.  Read more »