News

Kent weighing up options for Escamillo

Saturday 31 May 2014, 1:34pm

Mick Kent is looking forward to getting two-year-old Escamillo up in distance next season but is undecided on whether it will be in the spring or autumn.  Read more »

Early Rosehill double for Chris Waller

Saturday 31 May 2014, 1:22pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has claimed an early double in the first two races at Rosehill with Sniper Fire and Mamwaazel.  Read more »

Southerly win a blow-out for punters

Saturday 31 May 2014, 12:48pm

Southerly has benefited from a well-judged ride by Tegan Harrison to head a trifecta of outsiders at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Hydrogen sixth on debut at Newmarket

Saturday 31 May 2014, 12:08pm

Expensive colt Hydrogen has finished sixth at his long-awaited debut in a maiden at Newmarket.  Read more »

First-up finish has Zahra confident

Friday 30 May 2014, 6:00pm

Theodora's strong first-up effort has convinced co-trainer Simon Zahra the three-year-old can produce an upset at Sandown.  Read more »

Guy Walter farewelled at Warwick Farm

Friday 30 May 2014, 4:41pm

Popular trainer Guy Walter has been farewelled at his beloved Warwick Farm racetrack, the scene of many of his triumphs.  Read more »

Ryan can't separate QTC Cup pair

Friday 30 May 2014, 4:26pm

Gerald Ryan is two-handed in the QTC Cup with Dances On Stars and Hot Snitzel who is backing up from the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Well-related sprinter set for city debut

Friday 30 May 2014, 3:58pm

Ball Of Muscle will take the next step towards emulating the deeds of half brothers Tiger Tees and Terravista when he makes his city debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Moor aims to get eye in at Sandown

Friday 30 May 2014, 3:58pm

Jockey Daniel Moor will be out to push his name back under the notice of trainers with two mounts at Sandown.  Read more »

Hayes Oaks runner in new gear

Friday 30 May 2014, 3:55pm

David Hayes has made a significant gear change for Oaks hope Star Fashion as the trainer attempts to win his first Group One race in Brisbane.  Read more »

NSW stewards open cobalt probe

Friday 30 May 2014, 3:50pm

Racing NSW stewards have banned Darren Smith-trained horses from racing after detecting elevated levels of cobalt in runners from the Newcastle yard.  Read more »

Cully chasing jumps wins in two countries

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:42pm

A busy few days for jumps jockey Richard Cully starts at Sandown where he will ride leading chances in the Australian Hurdle and Australian Steeplechase.  Read more »

Munce to test Belltone for Stradbroke

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:31pm

Chris Munce and Belltone are back together for the QTC Cup with the Stradbroke Handicap in their sights.  Read more »

Belle Couture injured in Flemington flop

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:29pm

Black Caviar's little sister Belle Couture will need more than two months to recover from a muscle tear sustained last Saturday at Flemington.  Read more »

Waller stalwarts in same race at Rosehill

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:26pm

Some of the most faithful servants of the Chris Waller stable will run against each other in the Octagonal Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darwin hopes for Post D'France

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:11pm

Trainer Stephen Brown could aim smart galloper Post D'France at the Darwin Cup if he performs well early in a campaign that starts at Sandown.  Read more »

McMahon reunited with Le Val in Guineas

Friday 30 May 2014, 1:11pm

Jockey Ric McMahon will be reunited with Le Val in the Queensland Guineas as the three-year-old continues his comeback from injury.  Read more »

Grand Syndicates filly Khutulun to contest the QLD Oaks

Friday 30 May 2014, 10:49am

Caufield trainer Luke ­Oliver was not too upset when Khutulun, his first Group 1 runner, drew barrier 22 for ­tomorrow’s Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

California Chrome gets a look at Belmont

Friday 30 May 2014, 8:54am

California Chrome is thriving at Belmont ahead of his bid to become just the 12th horse to win the US Triple Crown.  Read more »

Brown Panther wins another Group race

Friday 30 May 2014, 6:19am

Brown Panther has continued his winning form at Sandown ahead of a tilt at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and a second trip to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Christian Reith granted HK licence

Thursday 29 May 2014, 6:25pm

Jockey Christian Reith will ride at Rosehill this weekend before heading to Hong Kong for the rest of their racing season.  Read more »

Lady Lakshmi poised for Sandown success

Thursday 29 May 2014, 4:49pm

Stephen Theodore is confident well-travelled filly Lady Lakshmi can build on her three recent stakes placings with a city victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Any rain to clear Lady Melksham plans

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:50pm

Trainer Andrew Dillon wants rain to fall in either Adelaide or Melbourne to help him get a guide on Lady Melksham's progress.  Read more »

Former jockey Jim Standfield dies

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:32pm

Jim Standfield, the winner of three Brisbane jockeys' premierships before injury ended his career, has died aged 85.  Read more »

Queenslander set for Mega Sydney showing

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:28pm

Trainer Steele Ryan is banking on a rise in distance to unlock the potential of two-year-old Mega D'Oro at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jumps jockey Hamblin suspended over bets

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:28pm

Jumps jockey Paul Hamblin will miss the remainder of the 2014 Australian jumps racing season after being suspended for betting on thoroughbred races.  Read more »

Karakatsanis looking to the future

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:21pm

Con Karakatsanis has emerged from the toughest period of his life with a fresh attitude and the desire to successfully rebuild his training career.  Read more »

Gollan hoping for Group One Tornado

Thursday 29 May 2014, 3:20pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is looking for Tornado Miss to give him his second Group One win of the Brisbane carnival in the Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Maher wants rain for Victorian stayer

Thursday 29 May 2014, 2:53pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher is confident Mr O'Ceirin can counce back to winning form at Eagle Farm, provided the track isn't too hard.  Read more »

Ryan chasing Australian Hurdle hat-trick

Thursday 29 May 2014, 2:37pm

Jockey Tom Ryan says the compressed weight scale is the biggest threat to his chances of completing an Australian Hurdle hat-trick on Thubiaan.  Read more »

Snowdens to train Miracles Of Life

Thursday 29 May 2014, 1:29pm

Peter and Paul Snowden received an unexpected but pleasant surprise on Wednesday when they were given Miracles of Life to train.  Read more »

He has a name!

Thursday 29 May 2014, 9:26am

He’s one of the most famous thoroughbreds in Australia and yet he’s never set foot on a racecourse, but now that he has a name we can start counting down the days until he does.   Read more »

Hydrogen set for overdue debut

Thursday 29 May 2014, 9:11am

Hyrdogen, the most expensive yearling sold at public auction in 2012, is scheduled to make an overdue debut at Newmarket.  Read more »

Ric McMahon to miss Stradbroke meeting

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 6:23pm

A careless riding suspension incurred at Doomben will sideline jockey Ric McMahon for the rich Stradbroke Handicap meeting.  Read more »

Stokes ponders Hucklebuck Guineas start

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 5:52pm

Phillip Stokes is weighing up whether to run Hucklebuck in the Queensland Guineas or wait for the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

US buyers help broodmare sale to record

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 5:25pm

Kentucky-based studs were among those keen to secure their slice of a champion Australian family at a Magic Millions broodmare sale on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Angland avoids injury, McDonald suspended

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 5:14pm

Sydney premiership leading jockey James McDonald has been suspended for three weeks over an incident in which Tye Angland was dislodged from his mount.  Read more »

Curtain closing on career of Iron horse

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 4:20pm

Rising nine-year-old Ironstein could put retirement plans on hold, at least temporarily, with a competitive performance at Rosehill.  Read more »

Derby plans in doubt for Lever Lever

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 4:14pm

A luckless defeat by Lever Lever has left the three-year-old as a borderline chance to make the field for the Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Craig Williams to ride in UK in July

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 4:07pm

Globetrotting Australian jockey Craig Williams has confirmed he will ride in the UK this winter at the end of his current stint in Japan.  Read more »

Waterhouse predicts G1 future for filly

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 2:59pm

Gai Waterhouse has predicted a Group One future for Festivity who has claimed her second career win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Novel Dancer maintains perfect strike rate

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 2:49pm

Trainer Shea Eden hopes to target the Magic Millions Guineas with Novel Dancer after she maintained her perfect record with a win at Sandown.  Read more »

Zaman peaking at right time for Steeple

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 2:37pm

Co-trainer Brian Johnston says Zaman is in perfect condition to go one better in his second attempt to win the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Dazzler of a classic double looms

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 2:09pm

A Queensland Oaks victory by Tinto will give her sire Red Dazzler the chance to achieve a rare Classic double.  Read more »

Tattsbet begins Brisbane tote operations

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 1:44pm

Tattsbet has begun operating the tote at Brisbane's Doomben track with speculation a corporate bookmaker is seeking sponsorship rights.  Read more »

Filly shows her true colours at Doomben

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 1:19pm

Improving filly Widow's Walk has delivered Meagher Racing its tenth city win for the season with a memorable victory at Doomben.  Read more »

Srikandi assured of a Stradbroke start

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 11:41am

Victorian filly Srikandi has secured a spot in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap at the first acceptance stage.  Read more »

Noble Mission to aim at more Group Ones

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 9:49am

Noble Mission, the five-year-old younger brother to champion Frankel, will be aimed at further Group One glory after his break-through Gold Cup win.  Read more »

Arabian Gold draws barrier one in Oaks

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 9:46am

Queensland Oaks favourite Arabian Gold has drawn the inside barrier for the fillies Classic at Eagle Farm on Saturday.  Read more »

Brilliant sprinter Lochsong dies

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 8:55am

Champion European sprinter of the 1990s, Lochsong, has died from colic aged 26.  Read more »