News

Oliver suspended at Moonee Valley

Friday 27 September 2013, 11:08pm

Damien Oliver says he'll appeal the severity of a careless riding suspension from Moonee Valley after being outed for 10 meetings.  Read more »

Samaready dominant in Moir Stakes

Friday 27 September 2013, 10:17pm

Samaready has scored a dominant victory in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley with Buffering yet again having to settle for second in a Group One.  Read more »

Divine Calling survives protest in Stutt

Friday 27 September 2013, 10:05pm

Divine Calling has won the Bill Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley after a protest from Craig Williams on runner-up Shamus Award.  Read more »

Thump beats Miracles Of Life at Valley

Friday 27 September 2013, 8:31pm

Talented Sydney filly Thump has shown her class in Melbourne with victory over Miracles Of Life in the Champagne Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Crossroads race for Anagold at Mornington

Friday 27 September 2013, 5:26pm

Five-year-old mare Anagold could be running in her last race at Mornington before heading for the breeding barn.  Read more »

Drago class to make difference in Gloaming

Friday 27 September 2013, 4:20pm

Anthony Cummings is counting on Drago's class to tell when the colt steps up in distance in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Less Is More plans depend on Colin Stephen

Friday 27 September 2013, 4:04pm

Trainer David Vandyke is hedging his bets on a Metropolitan start for Less Is More, one of the favourites for a traditional lead-up race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Form stacks up for Speediness at Caulfield

Friday 27 September 2013, 3:46pm

Trainer Colin Scott is hoping his patience with underrated Speediness is rewarded for the first time at Group One level in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Spring carnival hopefuls set to touch down

Friday 27 September 2013, 3:25pm

Cups chances and Cox Plate hopefuls are among the latest overseas horses to head to Melbourne for the spring carnival.  Read more »

Tempo a serious concern for Qfighter: Dunn

Friday 27 September 2013, 3:12pm

Trainer Matthew Dunn is concerned an apparent lack of speed in the Channel Seven Handicap at Eagle Farm could hinder the prospects of Qfighter.  Read more »

Panel reserves Waterhouse appeal decision

Friday 27 September 2013, 2:08pm

The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has reserved a decision on trainer Gai Waterhouse's fight against her conviction out of the More Joyous inquiry.  Read more »

Head-Maarek admits to Treve Arc concerns

Friday 27 September 2013, 11:32am

The mid-season purchase of Treve has fast-tracked the top filly towards the Prix de l'Arc Triomphe, trainer Criquette Head-Maarek has revealed.  Read more »

Harley thrilled to link with Marco Botti

Friday 27 September 2013, 10:57am

Trainer Marco Botti has appointed former top apprentice Martin Harley as a stable jockey.  Read more »

Mornington start up in air for Weissmuller

Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:54pm

Andrew Campbell is leaning to running Weissmuller at Moonee Valley in the JRA Cup over the Ansett Classic because of a rain-affected Mornington track.  Read more »

Waterhouse team dominates Rosehill betting

Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:43pm

Top trainer Gai Waterhouse could enjoy one of her most successful days on a racetrack if her horses live up to early expectations at Rosehill.  Read more »

Single out to continue Rosehill affinity

Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:34pm

Craig Carmody is content with his decision not to press for an Epsom Handicap start with Rosehill specialist Single who runs in the Shannon Stakes.  Read more »

Hayes revises spring options for Jet Away

Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:22pm

David Hayes says he'll decide on which race import Jet Away returns in after he has another solid trackwork hit-out.  Read more »

Buffering primed for successive Moir wins

Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:58pm

Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote thinks he has Moir Stakes defending champion Buffering primed to the minute for his return to racing.  Read more »

Gloaming looms as Fuerza crossroads race

Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:46pm

Fuerza's inconsistent form this season has perplexed trainer Bjorn Baker who is beginning to suspect a gelding operation could be the answer.  Read more »

Cluster to press Caulfield Guineas claims

Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:36pm

Sydney colt Cluster will put his Caulfield Guineas credentials on the line in the Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Marwood takes first step towards big time

Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:33pm

The Caulfield Guineas credentials of Marwood will be put to the test when he steps to Group company for the first time in the Prelude after two easy wins.  Read more »

Colin Stephen test for Waller staying trio

Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:02pm

The Colin Stephen Quality at Rosehill will go a long way to deciding feature race options for three Chris Waller-trained imports.  Read more »

Payne free to ride Yosei in Rupert Clarke

Thursday 26 September 2013, 3:30pm

Michelle Payne has had a careless riding suspension reduced on appeal and is free to ride Yosei in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Susashi aiming for fourth straight win

Thursday 26 September 2013, 3:12pm

Trainer Steele Ryan believes Anthony Allen is the unsung hero in rejuvenating the career of Susashi who aims for four straight wins at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Brown Panther on track for Melbourne

Thursday 26 September 2013, 9:29am

Melbourne Cup contender Brown Panther has pleased connections with his fifth over an unsuitable distance at Goodwood.  Read more »

Appearance looking good for Golden Pendant

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 6:05pm

The Guy Walter stable has been flying high in recent weeks and Appearance will be out to continue that trend at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tegan Harrison outed for careless riding

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 6:00pm

Apprentice Tegan Harrison has been sidelined for six meetings for careless riding following a stewards' inquiry at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Portelli hopeful despite Rebel Dane's draw

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 5:40pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is hopeful Rebel Dane can overcome a wide barrier draw in the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Waterhouse's Epsom hand in the balance

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 5:16pm

Gai Waterhouse's bid for an eighth Epsom Handicap will hinge on how two horses in her Rosehill team perform in the Shannon Stakes.  Read more »

Sam Payne upholds family tradition at Farm

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 5:05pm

Apprentice Sam Payne is keen to follow in the footsteps of his famous relatives after riding his first city winner aboard Sammi Jain at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Oliver in box seat for Group One Moir win

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 4:53pm

Damien Oliver can land a first Group One win since his return from a 10-month ban when he rides Bel Sprinter in the Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Rock Hero earns chance at spring Group One

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 4:03pm

David Payne looks to have unearthed a promising stayer in Rock Hero who made a one-act affair of the opening race at Canterbury.  Read more »

Surpass chasing black-type breakthrough

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 2:53pm

Mike Moroney is giving Surpass his chance at Listed level in the Ansett Classic at Mornington after two midweek wins since joining his stable.  Read more »

Capacity field for Group One Rupert Clarke

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 1:49pm

The Group One Rupert Clarke Stakes has attracted a full field of 18 and one emergency with Stradbroke winner Linton topweight with 58kg.  Read more »

Field of 10 sprinters for G1 Moir Stakes

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 11:32am

A field of 10 has been declared for the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley with the weight-for-age race run at Group One level for the first time.  Read more »

No decision on Cup start for Royal Diamond

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 7:38am

Melbourne Cup hopeful Royal Diamond will be given a workout to test his fitness ahead of a decision on the trip to Australia.  Read more »

Charlie Boy to run in Guineas Prelude

Wednesday 25 September 2013, 7:34am

Three-year-old Charlie Boy will run in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude in preference to the Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Fiorente out of Caulfield Cup

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 6:04pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Fiorente, second favourrite for the Melbourne Cup, is among the withdrawals from the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

HK star Lucky Nine arrives in Australia

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 6:01pm

Hong Kong sprinter Lucky Nine has arrived safely in Australia ahead of his bid to claim the Manikato-Patinack Farm Classic double.  Read more »

Carlton House scratched from G1 Epsom Hcp

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:27pm

Carlton House has become the latest high-profile galloper to be scratched from the Epsom Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel tweaks hamstring

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:23pm

A hamstring strain will keep Commanding Jewel out of racing for at least two weeks as she tries to recover in time for the Group One Toorak Hcp.  Read more »

Quinton coy on Epsom for blinkered Monton

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:21pm

Trainer Ron Quinton will play an Epsom Handicap waiting game with Monton as he tinkers with the galloper's gear for the Shannon Stakes.  Read more »

Wordplay heads south to avoid Guelph clash

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:13pm

Anthony Cummings is happy to dodge impressive filly Guelph, sending lightly raced Wordplay to Melbourne to continue her spring campaign.  Read more »

Linton to run in Sir Rupert Clarke

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:06pm

Group One winner Linton will bypass the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley to race in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes over 1400 metres at Caulfield.  Read more »

Conservatorium sets out on long campaign

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:00pm

Adelaide sprinter Conservatorium has a long campaign in front of him as he searches for Group success in Melbourne and Perth.  Read more »

Singleton to build on trial win momentum

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 3:47pm

Scott Singleton, who figured as a winning trainer during Sydney's juvenile barrier trials, has hopes for one of his older stable members at Canterbury.  Read more »

Ten Days Until Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 2:54pm

There are just ten days to go until the highly anticipated Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale is conducted by Inglis at Newmarket on Thursday 3 October 2013.   Read more »

Joao Moreira licensed for Hong Kong

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 1:50pm

Star jockey Joao Moreira will leave Singapore for Hong Kong following confirmation he has been granted a club jockey licence.  Read more »

Lady Cecil commits to Warren Place future

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 11:31am

Lady Cecil will be a buyer at the Tattersalls yearling sales with confirmation she will continue to train from Warren Place at Newmarket.  Read more »

Fabre sizes up contenders for Arc bid

Tuesday 24 September 2013, 11:04am

Trainer Andre Fabre has settled on his main chances for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as he chases his eighth win in Europe's biggest race.  Read more »