News

Wait almost over for bulked up Nettoyer

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 5:00pm

A more mature and heavier Nettoyer makes her return from injury at her home track for trainer Wendy Roche in the Breeders' Classic at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Brandon Stockdale suspended by RAD Board

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:54pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has suspended and fined apprentice Brandon Stockdale following an inquiry at Caulfield.  Read more »

Apprentice Fred Kersley back from injury

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:42pm

Apprentice Fred Kersley is set to ride at his first city meeting in seven weeks at Sandown after recovering from a thumb and elbow injury.  Read more »

Royal Witness on trial for Golden Slipper

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:41pm

Trainer John Sargent will soon discover whether Royal Witness can realise his ambition of qualifying a runner for the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Abbey Marie kicks off autumn in Orr Stakes

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:19pm

Group One winner Abbey Marie will begin her campaign in the Orr Stakes at Caulfield with trainer Mick Kent also eyeing Sydney races.  Read more »

Rubiton Stakes return for Merchant Navy

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:10pm

Group One-winning colt Merchant Navy is set to make his return from a spell in the Group Two Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

RADB sets tentative date in Lovani case

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:00pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hold a second directions hearing before the Lovani case is heard.  Read more »

Winx to bypass Apollo for Chipping Norton

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 10:45am

Winx will not run in the Apollo Stakes with connections opting to wait for the Chipping Norton Stakes after jockey Hugh Bowman completes his suspension.  Read more »

UK bookies bracing themselves for Winx

Tuesday 6 February 2018, 9:15am

Despite being none the wiser about her potential presence at Royal Ascot, UK bookmakers are already bracing themselves for the arrival of the magnificent mare.  Read more »

Slightly Sweet to run in Breeders Classic

Monday 5 February 2018, 6:15pm

The Jason Coyle-trained Slightly Sweet will begin her next campaign at Group Two level in the Breeders' Classic at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Finish line approaches for Lord Of The Sky

Monday 5 February 2018, 5:42pm

If Lord Of The Sky is successful in the Group One C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield, his racing days may be numbered.  Read more »

Written By back in the groove at trials

Monday 5 February 2018, 4:44pm

Written By is clear to go back to the races after passing an important test at the Cranbourne barrier trials.  Read more »

Plumaro ready to head to Brisbane

Monday 5 February 2018, 3:28pm

Brilliant Toowoomba debut winner Plumaro can continue the dominance of her sire Spirit of Boom when she heads to Doomben.  Read more »

Purcell content with Aloisia's progress

Monday 5 February 2018, 3:12pm

Aloisia is progressing nicely for her return to racing with trainer Aaron Purcell not concerned with her last placing in a Cranbourne trial.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist to stick to 3yo races

Monday 5 February 2018, 2:56pm

Trapeze Artist will revert to three-year-old races despite his weight-for-age win in the Group Two Expressway Stakes.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman loses careless riding appeal

Monday 5 February 2018, 2:19pm

Winx's return to racing in the Apollo Stakes is under review after Hugh Bowman failed to have a careless riding ban reduced in order to ride the champion mare.  Read more »

Redzel in winning form ahead of Lightning

Monday 5 February 2018, 1:28pm

Leading sprinter Redzel has shown he is ready for his next assignment in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington with a Rosehill barrier trial win.  Read more »

Ambitious moves closer to Australian debut

Monday 5 February 2018, 12:08pm

A Cranbourne barrier trial has been an important step in the process for Japanese import Ambitious as he prepares for his Australian debut.  Read more »

Remarkable Irish Gold Cup win by Edwulf

Monday 5 February 2018, 10:44am

Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O'Brien has brought Edwulf back from near death to claim the Irish Gold Cup.  Read more »

Winx pleases in barrier trial again

Monday 5 February 2018, 9:15am

Champion Winx has pleased her trainer and jockey in a Rosehill barrier trial but no decision has been made when or where she will make her return.  Read more »