News

Victoria charges more to bet on its racing

Friday 16 May 2014, 2:52pm

Racing Victoria has demanded wagering operators pay more to bet on thoroughbred racing from July 1.  Read more »

Danger Close after fourth-straight win

Friday 16 May 2014, 1:33pm

Trainer Jason Warren hopes Steven King can deliver a city win for his stable for the second-straight weekend when he rides Danger Close at Caulfield.  Read more »

Doomben Cup to be reviewed

Friday 16 May 2014, 1:21pm

The Doomben Cup will be among the priorities for Racing Queensland when it conducts a review of its winter carnival.  Read more »

Arabian Gold still blooming for Roses bid

Friday 16 May 2014, 12:56pm

Arabian Gold will race at her fourth carnival this season when she steps out in the Group Two Roses at Doomben.   Read more »

Throat blister no problem for Chrome

Friday 16 May 2014, 11:31am

A small throat blister is of no concern to the connections of Preakness Stakes favourite California Chrome.  Read more »

The Grey Gatsby causes Dante upset

Friday 16 May 2014, 11:24am

The Grey Gatsby has beaten Arod and True Story to win the Dante Stakes but will bypass the Epsom Derby in favour of the French equivalent.  Read more »

Shaft at Harwicke Stud

Friday 16 May 2014, 10:52am

The Silver Slipper Stakes-Gr.2 winner Shaft (Flying Spur-Traceable by Rahy) will stand at Hardwick Stud  Read more »

Gosford Savabeel double for NZ breds!

Friday 16 May 2014, 9:14am

Both horses look much better suited to longer journeys than sprints at Gosford but SEQUENCE and ADORABEEL returned with emphatic wins  Read more »

Stewards ban former top jockey

Thursday 15 May 2014, 5:38pm

Former jockey Scott Seamer has been disqualified for six months after a stewards probe into the training bona fides of racehorses owned by his wife.  Read more »

Rise in trip to suit Tikitour at Caulfield

Thursday 15 May 2014, 4:31pm

Tony McEvoy is confident Tikitour is looking for a middle distance, a theory which will be tested when the stakes placegetter runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Major upgrade for Gosford racecourse

Thursday 15 May 2014, 4:14pm

More than $4 million will be spent on an upgrade to Gosford racecourse on the NSW central coast, racing officials have announced.  Read more »

Masthead return good news for Waller

Thursday 15 May 2014, 3:57pm

Well-travelled Masthead is on the way to being Chris Waller's next overseas success story after an eye-catching return to Australian racing.   Read more »

Lucky Symbol chasing Caulfield victory

Thursday 15 May 2014, 3:38pm

Lucky Symbol was unplaced in Group company on a slow track last start but Phillip Stokes is looking for him to bounce back in a suitable race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bush needs riches spread: Waterhouse

Thursday 15 May 2014, 2:57pm

Gai Waterhouse has stacked the bases for the rich Inglis Guineas at Scone while calling for other country features to be given more attention.  Read more »

Weighty burden for Solzhenitsyn in Sprint

Thursday 15 May 2014, 2:40pm

Trainer Rob Heathcote admits Solzhenitsyn has the odds stacked against him in the BRC Sprint at Doomben.  Read more »

Angland says Purton deserves HK title

Thursday 15 May 2014, 2:03pm

Leading rider Tye Angland has returned to Sydney, confident countryman Zac Purton can succeed in his bid to win the Hong Kong jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Slow Pace on song for Doomben Cup

Thursday 15 May 2014, 12:34pm

Track conditions and luck in running went against Slow Pace during the autumn in Sydney but the import is poised to turn his fortunes around at Doomben.  Read more »

Prince Cheri back to best for Cup: Vandyke

Thursday 15 May 2014, 12:10pm

Injury stopped Prince Cheri from delivering on his potential during the Sydney carnival but David Vandyke is certain he is ready to show his best at Scone.  Read more »

Delago Deluxe – Standing his second season at Newhaven Park

Thursday 15 May 2014, 12:09pm

Delago Deluxe – Standing his second season at Newhaven Park for $11,000 Delago Deluxe will enter his second season at Newhaven Park at the same fee of $11,000 (incl GST) offering breeders exceptional value for money.   Read more »

Chrome the Preakness 3-5 favourite

Thursday 15 May 2014, 10:34am

Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome is the dominant favourite to win the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the US Triple Crown.  Read more »

Madame Chiang stakes Oaks claims

Thursday 15 May 2014, 9:24am

Madame Chiang has staked her claim for the Oaks with an impressive win at York under Kieren Fallon.  Read more »

Meydan to replace Tapeta track with dirt

Thursday 15 May 2014, 9:24am

The Tapeta surface at Meydan in Dubai will be replaced by dirt in time for the next World Cup meeting.  Read more »

Junoob, Moriarty lead Waller Doomben bid

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 5:59pm

Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller will be trying to join Tommy Smith and John Wheeler in the Doomben Cup record books.  Read more »

Junoesque gives Dean Lawson city boost

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 5:10pm

Dean Lawson was delighted to prepare a city winner at Sandown with his first runner since moving to Cranbourne with three horses.  Read more »

Mixed bag for Waterhouse at Canterbury

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:49pm

Gai Waterhouse will consider a winter carnival trip for juvenile filly Festivity after she resumed with a win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Devil's Harmony impresses in Sandown debut

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:45pm

Michael Walker is convinced there is plenty of upside to the David Hayes-trained Devil's Harmony after a convincing debut win at Sandown.  Read more »

Rock Temple wins for Blueblood

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:45pm

BlueBlood Thoroughbreds and Rosehill's leading trainer Chris Waller combined today to win with Rock Temple (pictured above in the winners stall) at Canterbury in Race 1 with Glyn Schofield in the saddle.  Read more »

Elder statesmen figure in Caloundra wins

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:19pm

Trainer Mario Caltabiano and jockey Cyril Small have celebrated wins before rain brought a premature end to racing at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Griante chases back-to-back Caulfield wins

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:03pm

David Brideoake considered an interstate stakes race for last-start winner Griante but decided to keep the filly in Melbourne to run at Caulfield.  Read more »

Destiny's Cup journey well worth it: Pride

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 3:48pm

Joe Pride will test his reconsidered theory that Destiny's Kiss can handle a trip away from home when he runs him in the Scone Cup.  Read more »

Two jumps races added to Sandown meeting

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 3:10pm

Two jumps races wiped from an upcoming Moe race meeting have been moved to Sandown as part of a 10-race program.  Read more »

Conners sets sights on second sprint crown

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 3:04pm

Trainer Clarry Conners believes Satin Shoes still has something to offer on the racetrack after an unsuccessful stint as a broodmare.  Read more »

Magic Millions hero Unencumbered retired

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 1:51pm

The racing career of Magic Millions winner Unencumbered has come to an end with the colt set to stand at stud in Victoria.  Read more »

Ten acceptors for Group One Doomben Cup

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 11:40am

Late entry Angel Of Mercy is among 10 acceptors for the $500,000 Doomben Cup with Leebaz favourite for the Group One race.  Read more »

True Story in doubt for Dante Stakes

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 9:20am

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor says Godolphin's leading Epsom Derby hope True Story will not run in the Dante Stakes if the ground is too soft.  Read more »

Career of trainer Alan Jarvis at an end

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 9:06am

The career of veteran English trainer Alan Jarvis is at an end following his unsuccessful appeal against a BHA decision he was unsuitable to hold a licence  Read more »

Streama gallops well ahead of Doomben Cup

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 6:20pm

Multiple Group One winner Streama has pleased her connections in a course proper gallop ahead of the Doomben Cup.  Read more »

Tinkler quizzed over racehorse departures

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 6:19pm

Racing NSW has confirmed a truckload of horses owned by Nathan Tinkler have left trainer John Thompson's Randwick stables.  Read more »

Bush favourites to reunite in Scone Cup

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 5:42pm

One of country racing's best-known horse and jockey partnerships will be reunited in the $200,000 Listed Scone Cup.  Read more »

Snowden partnership produces first winner

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 5:33pm

Former Darley galloper Tumult has given Peter Snowden and his son Paul the first win of their new training partnership.  Read more »

Queensland Oaks looms large for Khutulun

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 5:27pm

Khutulan will be on trial for the Queensland Oaks in a Caulfield race as stablemate Jessy Belle chases an interstate win in the Scone Guineas.  Read more »

Beadman joins Darley as assistant trainer

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 3:38pm

Former champion jockey Darren Beadman has taken up a role as assistant trainer to John O'Shea with Darley Australia.  Read more »

Warren to unveil French import at Sandown

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 3:21pm

Jason Warren is looking forward to having imported French mare Suspicieuse step out for her Australian debut in a midweek race at Sandown.  Read more »

Sacred Star launches G1 Stradbroke Hcp bid

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 2:12pm

New Zealand galloper Sacred Star has made an immediate impression in his Brisbane campaign, winning a Doomben barrier trial in fast time.  Read more »

Shoot Out's brother set for first start

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 1:46pm

Highward, a younger sibling of retired star Shoot Out, will hog most of the Sydney midweek racing spotlight at Canterbury.  Read more »

Filly Ria Antonia to run in Preakness

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 9:58am

Ria Antonia will attempt to emulate Rachel Alexandra by beating the colts in the Preakness Stakes.  Read more »

Olympic Glory on target for Lockinge

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 9:46am

Jockey Frankie Dettori is brimming with confidence ahead of Olympic Glory's bid for the Group One Lockinge Stakes.  Read more »

Ruler All Set For Epsom Return

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 9:22am

Derby winner Ruler Of The World is primed for his return to Epsom for the Coronation Cup after a disappointing showing in the Dubai World Cup.  Read more »

Smerdon to test Cape at Caulfield

Monday 12 May 2014, 5:47pm

Robert Smerdon will plot his next move with stoutly-bred youngster Crimson Cape after the two-year-old makes his Caulfield debut.  Read more »

Scone meeting draws bumper entries

Monday 12 May 2014, 5:44pm

The two-day Scone meeting has attracted 414 entries for the richest country carnival in NSW.  Read more »