News

Exchange rate impacts on sale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »