News

Group One winner The Quarterback retired

Wednesday 22 November 2017, 10:28am

Trainer Robbie Griffiths has called time on the career of 2016 Newmarket Handicap winner The Quarterback.  Read more »

Ruby Walsh optimistic about Cheltenham

Wednesday 22 November 2017, 7:55am

Injured champion jumps jockey Ruby Walsh is confident he will be fit to ride at the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Boom Time in good order ahead of Japan Cup

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 6:13pm

Caulfield Cup winner Boom Time has had his most serious piece of work since arriving in Japan as he prepares for the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Two-state options for Sugar Sizzle

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 5:32pm

Gold Coast trainer Angela Plumb will decide whether two-year-old Sugar Sizzle will be her first Sydney runner after acceptances for the Golden Gift.  Read more »

Tasmania to host female jockey challenge

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 5:09pm

Tasracing has secured the first Australian Female Jockey Championship which will be held at Launceston under lights.  Read more »

Proven T'breds sponsor Guy Walter Stakes

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 5:07pm

Proven Thoroughbreds, run by Jamie Walter, will have naming rights to the Guy Walter Stakes which honours his late brother and trainer.  Read more »

Learning experience looms for Lingennic

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 4:32pm

Dubbo trainer Michael Lunn hopes to know more about two-year-old Lingennic at Rosehill because learning opportunities are limited closer to home.  Read more »

Grey Lion on target for Ballarat Cup

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 3:37pm

Matt Cumani believes Grey Lion is continuing to improve as he prepares the imported stayer for the Ballarat Cup on his home track.  Read more »

Fourth Cox Plate tantalising for Winx

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 3:14pm

Part-owner Peter Tighe says Winx could be aimed at a fourth Cox Plate, but racing overseas may impede the mare's preparation for the challenge.  Read more »

More baby steps for Irish trainer O'Rourke

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 2:27pm

A recent addition to Sydney's training ranks, Irishman Edward O'Rourke will saddle two-year-old filly Delchuzy at Canterbury.  Read more »

Rich Hill Stud Farewell Pentire

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 1:43pm

New Zealand has lost one of its most successful and undoubtedly versatile stallions with the death on Monday of Rich Hill Stud's Pentire (GB).  Read more »

First city test for debut winner Alsvin

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 1:28pm

After a debut win at Sale, the Shea Eden-trained three-year-old Alsvin will make the step to city grade when he lines up in a midweek race at Sandown.  Read more »

Group One producer Pentire dies in NZ

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 12:57pm

Group One producing stallion Pentire has died in New Zealand aged 25 following surgery.  Read more »

HK jockeys restricted in overseas rides

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 9:33am

Hong Kong jockeys will be restricted in the number of overseas Group One meetings they can ride at.  Read more »

Proven Thoroughbreds and the ATC Combine

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 8:49am

Proven Thoroughbreds proprietor Jamie Walter is honoured to announce naming rights to the Australian Turf Club Group II Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) in 2018.  Read more »

Strangles ban lifted on two stables

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 6:53am

The quarantine ban on two of three stables run by Victorian trainer George Osborne has been lifted after a case of strangles.  Read more »

RV to look at Macedon Lodge structure

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 6:19am

Racing Victoria will talk to owner Lloyd Williams about the structure at Macedon Lodge after remarks the owner made regarding his status in the training set-up.  Read more »

Judge finds ex-RV chair denied justice

Tuesday 21 November 2017, 6:12am

Former Racing Victoria chairman David Moodie has had a win in court over the racing integrity commissioner's findings against him.  Read more »

RV chairman says integrity a major focus

Monday 20 November 2017, 5:55pm

The new Racing Victoria board will be focusing on a number of upcoming challenges with integrity at the top of the list.  Read more »

La Pomme De Pin on target for Ballarat

Monday 20 November 2017, 5:15pm

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell believes Clockwise Classic contender La Pomme De Pin has come on in leaps and bounds since her debut second to the promising Long Leaf.  Read more »