News

Wazn lands plunge to win Wyong Gold Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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`

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »