News
Wazn lands plunge to win Wyong Gold Cup
Wyong
Friday 6 September 2013, 5:44pm
The Chris Waller-trained Wazn has landed a long-priced betting move to beat Peal Of Bells and Gazza Guru in the Wyong Gold Cup. Read more »
December Draw returns in Makybe Diva
Melbourne
Friday 6 September 2013, 5:28pm
Michael Rodd says it would be another big training effort from Mark Kavanagh if December Draw manages to win first-up in the Makybe Diva Stakes. Read more »
Malavio draws widest alley again
Sydney
Friday 6 September 2013, 5:15pm
Trainer Steve Englebrecht has Malavio fit and well but admits the gelding's bad luck with barrier draws has him concerned heading to the Tramway. Read more »
Impetuous wins the Mona Lisa Stakes
Wyong
Friday 6 September 2013, 4:47pm
A record-breaking tempo has contributed to a barnstorming win from Impetuous in the Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong. Read more »
Commanding Jewel set to improve second-up
Melbourne
Friday 6 September 2013, 4:13pm
Trainer Leon Corstens says he'll be disappointed if Commanding Jewel doesn't finish in the top three in the Group Two Let's Elope Stakes. Read more »
NZer Veyron favourite in role reversal
Sydney
Friday 6 September 2013, 4:01pm
Kiwi star Veyron caught everyone off guard with his Warwick Stakes win but he is earning a lot more respect for the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Long John out to turn tables on Cauthen
Melbourne
Friday 6 September 2013, 3:25pm
Long John came in third to Cauthen and Shamus Award first-up at Moonee Valley but Paul Snowden believes he can turn that around at Flemington over 1400m. Read more »
Ross maintains faith in Allen
Brisbane
Friday 6 September 2013, 2:49pm
Trainer Less Ross has stuck solid with apprentice Anthony Allen who was his own harshest critic after the unlucky last start defeat of Mishani Warrior. Read more »
Ruud Awakening begins Aust campaign
Melbourne
Friday 6 September 2013, 2:01pm
Classy NZ sprinter Rudd Awakening will open her Australian campaign with the Domain 1100 at Flemington on Saturday. Read more »
Concorde hinges on Hay List fitness
Sydney
Friday 6 September 2013, 1:50pm
He pulled off a first-up coup with Rebel Dane but trainer Gary Portelli concedes it will be harder for stablemate I'm All The Talk at Randwick. Read more »
Royal Diamond Cup decision after St Leger
London
Friday 6 September 2013, 12:23pm
A decision on whether Royal Diamond makes the trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup will be made after the Irish St Leger. Read more »
Frankel's little sister wins stakes race
London
Friday 6 September 2013, 12:14pm
Frankel's younger half-sister Joyeuse has won her first stakes race, prevailing by a neck in the Listed Fillies Stakes at Salisbury. Read more »
Lethal Force shoots for Sprint success`
London
Friday 6 September 2013, 11:59am
Outstanding sprinter Lethal Force is vying for his third Group One race of the season in the Sprint Cup at Haydock. Read more »
Big Brown in Ireland, Vinery News
Friday 6 September 2013, 11:00am
Tomorrow's prestigious Group 3 VRC Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) is dominated by Vinery stallion Testa Rossa who has three serious contenders in the feature. Read more »
Cummings to play it straight with Scandiva
Sydney
Thursday 5 September 2013, 6:01pm
A long-range spring plan is the catalyst for the first-up appearance of superbly related filly Scandiva in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Clark seizes chance to ride for Waterhouse
Sydney
Thursday 5 September 2013, 4:51pm
The absence of Gai Waterhouse's two stable riders through suspension has presented Tim Clark with a chance to impress the top trainer. Read more »
Waldpark makes Australian debut in G1 mile
Melbourne
Thursday 5 September 2013, 4:39pm
Group One-winning import Waldpark makes his Australian debut in the Makybe Diva Stakes with Anthony Freedman hoping to see him hit the line strongly. Read more »
Americain Stars at Swettenham
Thursday 5 September 2013, 4:16pm
Americain (USA) made his first appearance back in Australia since last year's Melbourne Cup at the Swettenham Stud stallion parade on Sunday. Read more »
Oasis Bloom out to qualify for Cup start
Melbourne
Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:58pm
Five-year-old mare Oasis Bloom continues her comeback from injury when she runs in the Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Stamina test for Funtantes at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:45pm
Robert Heathcote believes a change of racing pattern gives Funtantes her best chance of coping with a 1300m test at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Rebel Dane unfazed by road trip: Portelli
Sydney
Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:37pm
Sydneysider Rebel Dane has taken no effect from the first serious road trip of his life and is primed to continue his winning run at Flemington. Read more »
New approach for Doncaster Mile winner
Sydney
Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:27pm
An autumn campaign which delivered a Doncaster Mile victory to Sacred Falls also brought some important lessons for Chris Waller. Read more »
Glencadam is as good as Gold: Waterhouse
Sydney
Thursday 5 September 2013, 3:17pm
An early-season setback to Glencadam Gold has done little to dent the enthusiasm of trainer Gai Waterhouse when it comes to his spring carnival prospects. Read more »
Farley hoping it's 4th time lucky for Guru
Sydney
Thursday 5 September 2013, 2:38pm
Gazza Guru will be lining up in his fourth Wyong Gold Cup with trainer Stephen Farley hoping the veteran can go one better than 2012. Read more »
Norzita out of spring carnival with injury
Sydney
Thursday 5 September 2013, 12:30pm
Classy mare Norzita has become one of the first big-name casualties of the spring carnival after suffering a tendon injury. Read more »
English jockey continues fight against ban
London
Thursday 5 September 2013, 11:42am
Martin Dwyer, the English jockey suspended for eight months over a ride in India, is preparing to have his appeal heard against the penalty. Read more »
Coolmore issue upbeat Abbey report
London
Thursday 5 September 2013, 9:36am
St Nicholas Abbey is continuing to make good progress from injury and illness after a tough couple of weeks. Read more »
Waterhouse tips bright future for Ecuador
Sydney
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 6:04pm
The lightly raced Ecuador has put himself on a path to the spring features with a runaway victory at Canterbury. Read more »
Vaz De Torres shows true form at Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:59pm
Vaz De Torres has bounced back from an odds-on defeat at Ipswich to score a runaway win at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Detective pinned me to wall, Nikolic says
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:35pm
Suspended jockey Danny Nikolic was pinned against a wall by a police officer during an interview, a court has heard. Read more »
Puissance De Lune odds-on in G1 debut
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:30pm
Puissance De Lune is an odds-on favourite to make a winning introduction to Group One racing in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Unbeaten Eclair Big Bang in hardest test
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 5:15pm
Lightly raced Eclair Big Bang will travel from South Australia to take on more experienced horses in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Bowman makes tough call in Tramway Stakes
Sydney
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 4:50pm
Hugh Bowman has been forced to shun a horse he has enjoyed a great association with in order to stick with promising mare Norzita in the Tramway Stakes. Read more »
Julienas set for defence of Wyong Gold Cup
Sydney
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 3:15pm
Julienas has a 61kg impost in the Wyong Gold Cup but he also has the right credentials to make it back-to-back wins in the Listed race. Read more »
Beaten Up to bypass Melbourne for Sydney
Sydney
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 3:11pm
Dual acceptor Beaten Up won't make the trip to Melbourne this weekend with trainer Chris Waller confirming the import for a Chelmsford Stakes start. Read more »
Octavia poised to go the distance: Moroney
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 2:39pm
Octavia will be on trial at the distance of the Let's Elope Stakes but trainer Mike Moroney is confident the speedy mare will pass the Flemington test. Read more »
Nine G1 winners in Makybe Diva Stakes
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 12:33pm
A field of 15 has been declared for the Makybe Diva Stakes with Puissance De Lune out to win at Group One level for the first time. Read more »
Super Cool in weighty Caulfield Cup task
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 10:09am
Caulfield Cup favourite Super Cool has been given 55kg for the Caulfield Cup, with only four winners in the past 20 years carrying more than 54.5kg. Read more »
Botti wants Moore to ride Dandino in Cup
London
Wednesday 4 September 2013, 9:38am
Trainer Marco Botti is hoping Ryan Moore will be available to ride Australian-owned stayer Dandino in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Read more »
Green Moon has runs on the board: Prebble
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 6:22pm
Brett Prebble says Green Moon, the horse he rode to win last year's Melbourne Cup, can once again be a force during the spring carnival. Read more »
Cauthen stays on original spring schedule
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 6:07pm
New Zealand three-year-old Cauthen will run in a Listed race at Flemington as he continues a path towards the Caulfield Guineas. Read more »
Cheveley Park snap up Lethal Force
London
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 6:02pm
Dual Group One winning sprinter Lethal Force will be retired to Cheveley Park Stud at the end of the northern hemisphere season. Read more »
Ethiopia set to resume in G1 Makybe Diva
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 5:53pm
Last year's Australian Derby winner Ethiopia will step out against an all-star cast in the weight-for-age Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Haggas unveils big-race plans for Central
London
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 5:39pm
Melbourne Cup entry Sun Central will be given his chance to compete for higher honours after winning his third race on the trot at Chester. Read more »
Sincero confirmed for Tramway Stakes start
Sydney
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 4:41pm
Talented galloper Sincero has overcome a minor foot issue which forced him out of the Memsie Stakes and will resume racing in the Tramway Stakes. Read more »
Buffering set for Moir after trial victory
Brisbane
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 4:19pm
It was business as usual for Buffering who was an impressive winner of a Doomben barrier trial as he prepares to resume racing in the Moir Stakes. Read more »
Aus officials suspend use of racing vest
Sydney
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 4:09pm
A vest commonly used by Australian jockeys and track riders has been banned because of safety issues. Read more »
Melbourne Cup attracts 28 overseas entries
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 3:01pm
The legacy of Vintage Crop's Melbourne Cup win 20 years ago is shown up in the 28 foreign raiders nominated this year. Read more »
No frills Cowboy after winning hat-trick
Sydney
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 2:09pm
Matthew Smith has trained better horses than Ragtime Cowboy Joe but there have been few more genuine than the four-year-old. Read more »
Cirrus Des Aigles entered for Champion
London
Tuesday 3 September 2013, 10:22am
Cirrus Des Aigles will run in the Irish Champion Stakes as long as there is enough rain to soften the ground. Read more »