News
Exchange rate impacts on sale
Auckland
Wednesday 29 January 2014, 4:40am
Australian buyers were weaker than usual at the Karaka yearling sale in part because of their weak currency, but it was good news for NZ buyers. Read more »
Change of plans for Esprit de Bullet
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 5:11pm
Adelaide gelding Esprit de Bullet will chase a break-through stakes success at Caulfield, en route to the Group One Lightning Stakes. Read more »
Heys makes early sales splash
Auckland
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 5:02pm
Young Waikato horseman Bryce Heys made an impression for the first time at the Karaka yearling sales after buying an O'Reilly filly for $475,000. Read more »
Le Metayer over budget on $550,000 colt
Auckland
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 4:30pm
Louis Le Metayer went $150,000 over budget to buy a High Chaparral-Alagant Satin colt from Curraghmore Stud on behalf of Queensland's Ron Wanless. Read more »
McEvoy set to return for Earthquake ride
Sydney
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 4:19pm
Darley's top jockey Kerrin McEvoy has received positive news on the knee injury he suffered during a race fall in New Zealand. Read more »
French import poised for Australian debut
Sydney
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 4:17pm
Rio Perdido, the latest European to try its luck in Australia, will make his local debut for Kris Lees at Rosehill. Read more »
He's Your Man heading to Mornington Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 4:10pm
Imported galloper He's Your Man is being aimed at the Mornington Cup and steps to a more suitable distance in the Mornington Cup Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Dynamic Duo define a dream day as Owners make right choice
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 3:58pm
On Saturday 25 January 2014 at Royal Randwick, Dynamic Syndications had a Dream day with two Defining moments that produced a Winning Double... Read more »
Hickman pair poised for home track success
Sydney
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 2:27pm
A descendant of bonny filly Research and a Darley cast-off will represent Greg Hickman's hopes for home track success at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Qld Racing inquiry report ready soon
Brisbane
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 2:14pm
The report from the Queensland Racing Commission of Inquiry will be delivered to the state government early in February. Read more »
Minimum weight dropped for Doncaster
Sydney
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 1:44pm
The minimum for the Doncaster Mile will drop two kilograms to 50kg under a rule change, making conditions the same as the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Read more »
Jakkalberry retired with injury
Sydney
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 9:00am
Globetrotting stayer Jakkalberry, who finished third in the 2012 Melbourne Cup, has been retired due to injury. Read more »
Emotional time for sale-topping studmaster
Auckland
Tuesday 28 January 2014, 2:12am
A draft strong in numbers and quality has made Waikato Stud the leading vendor for the first time at the Karaka premier yearling sale. Read more »
Ellis dominates first day of sale
Auckland
Monday 27 January 2014, 6:16pm
With Australian buyers less prominent than usual, leading New Zealand buyer David Ellis dominated the first day of the Karaka premier sale. Read more »
Exchange rate factor minimal: Moody
Auckland
Monday 27 January 2014, 6:13pm
The Australian dollar gets fewer NZ dollars than it did a year ago but trainer Peter Moody doesn't think it's affecting Australian buyers at Karaka. Read more »
House Of Stars bound for Tasmanian Oaks
Mornington
Monday 27 January 2014, 6:11pm
Caulfield Cup-winning jockey turned trainer Brent Stanley is eyeing the Tasmanian Oaks with House Of Stars after the filly scored a city win at Mornington. Read more »
The Queen keeping tabs on former horse
Sydney
Monday 27 January 2014, 5:56pm
Trainer Chris Waller has filmed a video for Queen Elizabeth, outlining plans for her former horse My Kingdom Of Fife who is returning from injury. Read more »
Mornington double has Kent smiling
Mornington
Monday 27 January 2014, 5:53pm
Mick Kent couldn't get to the opening day of the Karaka Yearling Sale after having his passport stolen but had reason to smile with a Mornington double. Read more »
Trainer Erwin Takacs listed as critical
Sydney
Monday 27 January 2014, 5:06pm
Kembla Grange trainer Erwin Takacs has undergone brain surgery after an accident while swimming a horse at the track. Read more »
Unequivocal to take on Peggy Jean again
Sydney
Monday 27 January 2014, 4:54pm
Trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith has high hopes Unequivocal can prove herself at Rosehill after running third to Peggy Jean in the Inglis Classic. Read more »
Oliver looks forward to riding Bull Point
Melbourne
Monday 27 January 2014, 4:50pm
Damien Oliver is looking forward to riding Bull Point in the Manfred Stakes after making the tough choice to ride that colt over Prince Harada. Read more »
Damien Oliver to trial Earthquake
Melbourne
Monday 27 January 2014, 4:15pm
Damien Oliver will ride boom filly Earthquake in a trial at Cranbourne with Darley's stable jockey Kerrin McEvoy nursing an injured knee. Read more »
Back to the drawing board with Adebisi
Monday 27 January 2014, 1:58pm
Brisbane sprinter Adebisi will be given some remedial training over jumps in an effort to get his mind back on racing after his Canterbury failure. Read more »
Champ's close relation out of sale
Auckland
Monday 27 January 2014, 1:51pm
A three-quarter sister to champion galloper So You Think has been withdrawn from the Karaka premier sale due to filling in her hind leg. Read more »
Rogersons gets early sale topper
Auckland
Monday 27 January 2014, 12:57pm
Graeme and Debbie Rogerson have won a robust bidding war to secure a Fastnet Rock-Katie Lee filly for $800,000 on day one of the Karaka premier sale. Read more »
Clarry Conners snr dies aged 97
Sydney
Monday 27 January 2014, 12:56pm
Clarry Conners snr, the patriarch of a three-generation training family, has died in Sydney aged 97. Read more »
Hurricane Fly wins 19th Grade One
Leopardstown
Monday 27 January 2014, 9:16am
Champion hurdler Hurricane Fly has claimed his fourth Irish Champion Hurdle despite an injury scare in the lead-up. Read more »
McEvoy escapes serious injury at Ellerslie
Sydney
Sunday 26 January 2014, 7:06pm
Kerrin McEvoy has escaped unhurt from a fall at the Karaka Million meeting at Ellerslie in Auckland. Read more »
Fillydelphia wins Sunshine Coast Cup
Caloundra
Sunday 26 January 2014, 6:52pm
The robert Heathcote-trained Fillydelphia has put her bad luck behind her to claim a Listed win in the Sunshine Coast Cup. Read more »
Weir aiming at Adelaide Group Ones
Melbourne
Sunday 26 January 2014, 5:37pm
Darren Weir is aiming Platelet at the same two Group Ones the mare won last season while stablemate May's Dream will head towards the Australasian Oaks. Read more »
Streama steps up another gear
Sydney
Sunday 26 January 2014, 5:19pm
A decision on whether Streama takes on the speedsters in the Lightning Stakes will be made after she runs in a barrier trial. Read more »
Stars to step out at Cranbourne trials
Melbourne
Sunday 26 January 2014, 4:53pm
Victoria Derby winner Polanski and Blue Diamond fancy Earthquake will be two high-profile horses stepping out in barrier trials at Cranbourne. Read more »
Rubick pleases Ryan post-race
Sydney
Sunday 26 January 2014, 4:25pm
Gerald Ryan is pleased with how Rubick has come through his winning debut ahead of his road trip to Melbourne to prepare for the Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »
Whitby thrilled with A Touch Of Ruby
Sydney
Sunday 26 January 2014, 2:11pm
Max Whitby has celebrated a Group One win by A Touch Of Ruby in the Thorndon Mile, the pregnant mare's swan song. Read more »
Moody fillies to resume at Mornington
Melbourne
Sunday 26 January 2014, 1:59pm
Spirit Of Heaven is one of two Peter Moody-trained fillies kicking off their campaigns at Mornington ahead of a planned stakes mission. Read more »
Annie turns on the Power at Doncaster
London
Sunday 26 January 2014, 12:28pm
A decision on which race Annie Power tackles at the Cheltenham Festival will not be made until closer to Britain's premier jumps meeting. Read more »
Big Buck's beaten but no bowed
London
Sunday 26 January 2014, 11:35am
Champion hurdler Big Buck's has been beaten on his return to racing from injury to put an end to his 18-race winning streak. Read more »
Racing NSW CEO recognised with award
Sydney
Sunday 26 January 2014, 12:05am
The chief executive of Racing NSW has been recognised for his efforts to ensure the future of the state's industry. Read more »
Ron Quinton shocked by Aust Day honour
Sydney
Sunday 26 January 2014, 12:05am
Ron Quinton has worn many hats during his long career in the racing industry and his efforts have been acknowledged with an Australia Day honour. Read more »
Schofield brings up treble with Listed win
Melbourne
Saturday 25 January 2014, 7:02pm
Chad Schofield has brought up a winning treble at Caulfield with an upset win aboard Finishing Card in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Grylls takes big Trentham double
Auckland
Saturday 25 January 2014, 6:39pm
Craig Grylls has ridden the Thorndon Mile-Wellington Cup double aboard A Touch of Ruby and Graphic at Trentham. Read more »
Harrison guides Tukiyo to Nudgee win
Saturday 25 January 2014, 6:20pm
Tegan Harrison has steered Tukiyo to victory in the Listed Nudgee Quality at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Snowden has a couple of live Diamond hopes
Melbourne
Saturday 25 January 2014, 5:33pm
Mohave and Eloping showed they are on target for a Blue Diamond tilt with wins in Melbourne while Rubick earned favouritism with victory in Sydney. Read more »
Travolta earns trip home to NZ with win
Sydney
Saturday 25 January 2014, 5:25pm
Former New Zealander Travolta has earned a trip back across the Tasman for the Auckland Cup with his victory in the Australia Day Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Carn wins again at huge odds
Saturday 25 January 2014, 4:44pm
Carn has scored his third city race at huge odds with a narrow victory at Eagle Farm, paying $81. Read more »
Eloping makes it two from two in Preview
Melbourne
Saturday 25 January 2014, 4:38pm
Eloping has earned a shot at the Blue Diamond Stakes with her second win from as many starts in the Blue Diamond fillies Preview. Read more »
Saralago gets revenge on Pheidon
Sydney
Saturday 25 January 2014, 4:35pm
Saralago has lowered the colours of two previously unbeaten three-year-olds at Randwick to give the Hawkes team another winner. Read more »
Rocky King lands another 1000m win
Saturday 25 January 2014, 3:37pm
The Tom Bourke-trained Rocky King has proved too strong for his rivals over 1000m at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Weir opens Caulfield meet with another win
Melbourne
Saturday 25 January 2014, 3:13pm
A day after preparing a winning treble at Moonee Valley, trainer Darren Weir kept the momentum going with Means A Lot winning the opener at Caulfield. Read more »
Rubick lives up to the hype
Sydney
Saturday 25 January 2014, 2:34pm
The well-bred Rubick has lived up to expecations on debut at Randwick with plans in place to go to Melbourne for the Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »