News
All Too Hard pleases Dunn in jump-out win
Melbourne
Friday 12 April 2013, 1:02pm
All Too Hard's jockey Dwayne Dunn says the colt is ticking over nicely towards the Group One All Aged Stakes after another jump-out win at Flemington. Read more »
McDonald suspension term to stand
Sydney
Friday 12 April 2013, 12:54pm
James McDonald will miss the Doncaster Mile and Sydney Cup meetings after losing an appeal against the severity of a suspension. Read more »
Godolphin boosts entries for Epsom Derby
London
Friday 12 April 2013, 10:50am
Dawn Approach, crowned the UK's champion two-year-old last year, has been included in a record second-stage entries for the Epsom Derby. Read more »
Auction firm Inglis bans Tinkler horses
Sydney
Thursday 11 April 2013, 5:51pm
Leading bloodstock auctioneers William Inglis and Son will no longer accept horses owned by beleaguered mining magnate Nathan Tinkler in its select sales. Read more »
Brown promises genuine test for Caviar
Sydney
Thursday 11 April 2013, 5:03pm
At least one rival jockey is planning to make superstar Black Caviar work hard for her pay cheque in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Toydini out to confirm Qld Derby campaign
Sydney
Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:51pm
A gelding operation has helped Toydini become a Group Two winner and ambitious plans for him include the Queensland Derby. Read more »
Record-breaking yearling sale yields $82m
Melbourne
Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:36pm
Results from the Australian Easter Yearling Sale confirm Fastnet Rock is closing fast on Redoute's Choice as the nation's leading thoroughbred stallion. Read more »
Derby favourite is the real deal: Rawiller
Sydney
Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:22pm
He underestimated It's A Dundeel once but Nash Rawiller won't be caught in the same trap when he rides against him in the Australian Derby. Read more »
Hasan hopes for more home track success
Melbourne
Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:08pm
Saab Hasan celebrated a special win with Shoreham at Flemington last year and he believes the gelding can be successful again in the Galilee Series Final. Read more »
Overreach on her way to the triple crown
Sydney
Thursday 11 April 2013, 3:44pm
Owner-breeder George Altomonte is relaxed about his Golden Slipper winner Overreach running out a strong 1400m in the Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
It's On The Pocket at carnival crossroads
Brisbane
Thursday 11 April 2013, 2:54pm
It's On The Pocket is undefeated since being gelded as trainer Lindsay Gough puts his carnival credentials to the test in the Brisbane Racing Club Plate. Read more »
Ryan to figure despite Snitzerland absence
Sydney
Thursday 11 April 2013, 1:45pm
His top-class filly Snitzerland might be missing from the Derby day support card but Gerald Ryan still has high hopes for a result with a solid team. Read more »
Safeguard ready for belated autumn return
Melbourne
Thursday 11 April 2013, 1:34pm
A Golden Slipper preparation had to be abandoned with Safeguard after a minor setback but he'll be out to make amends in the Kindergarten Stakes. Read more »
Wellington connection chasing Orange Cup
Sydney
Thursday 11 April 2013, 11:36am
Lifelong friends Matthew Cahill and Garry McCarney will join forces to chase successive country Cups wins with Fox Solid in the Orange Gold Cup. Read more »
Dunlop to welcome Snow Fairy back
London
Thursday 11 April 2013, 9:10am
Multiple Group One winner Snow Fairy is making steady progress towards a retrun to the racetrack. Read more »
McDonald suspended over whip infringement
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 6:30pm
Leading jockey James McDonald has fallen foul of stewards for breaching several whip rules which has resulted in a one-week ban. Read more »
Gai Waterhouse licensed to train jumpers
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:44pm
The Nemesis will be Gai Waterhouse's first runner over hurdles with the ground-breaking trainer earning her jumps licence. Read more »
Sydney base on the cards for McEvoy
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:40pm
Respected horseman Tony McEvoy could be a more frequent sight at Sydney racetracks after hinting at his plans to set-up a local training base. Read more »
Katelyn Mallyon in Sandown birthday win
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:30pm
Apprentice Katelyn Mallyon celebrated her 19th birthday with a winner at Sandown in her first ride for prominent trainer Mick Price. Read more »
Caviar presence overshadows Derby hot-pot
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:23pm
It's not often an odds-on favourite for a blue-riband Classic has to give up top billing on a race day but that will be the case for It's A Dundeel. Read more »
Chris Munce back in action at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:03pm
Chris Munce admitted to nerves before making his long-awaited comeback to riding at Eagle Farm after being sidelined for four months with throat cancer. Read more »
Slipper winner in top shape for Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:54pm
Despite a call-up to ride in Hong Kong, Tommy Berry's focus is firmly on adding to his Sydney carnival haul. Read more »
Black Caviar, Hay List poised for TJ clash
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:33pm
Hay List has played bridesmaid to Black Caviar four times and that is again likely to be a best-case scenario for the high-class sprinter at Randwick. Read more »
Hard Stride chasing breakthrough win
Melbourne
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:09pm
Co-trainer Simon Zahra believes Hard Stride is placed to breakthrough at Flemington as long as the colt hasn't already come to the end of his campaign. Read more »
Horse trading can be a risky business
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 3:50pm
The risks of buying thoroughbred yearlings are well known, but some are also well concealed. Read more »
Fastnet Rock colt knocked down for $4m
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 3:08pm
A colt by Fastnet Rock has topped day two of the Australian Easter Yearling Sale, purchased by Dubai businessman Nasser Lootah for $4 million. Read more »
Another yearling sells for seven figures
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 12:08pm
A fifth yearling to top the million-dollar mark has been sold at the Australian Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney. Read more »
Derby hero Camelot on course for comeback
London
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 11:35am
A start in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes during Royal Ascot is among the early-season targets for two-time Derby winner Camelot. Read more »
Caviar stops the rain ahead of NSW return
Sydney
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 11:06am
Black Caviar looks like maintaining a reputation for changing the weather as well as keeping her winning record intact when she runs at Randwick. Read more »
Cirrus not certain for Coronation
London
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 10:39am
Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe is taking a cautious approach with star galloper Cirrus Des Aigles as he prepares for a comeback to racing. Read more »
Grand National winner welcomed home
London
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 1:57am
Grand National winning rider Ryan Mania has left hospital after a fall to enjoy a belated celebration of his victory in his home town. Read more »
McDonald appeals severity of suspension
Sydney
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:22pm
James McDonald has appealed against the severity of a careless riding suspension that has him set to miss the Doncaster Mile and Sydney Cup meetings. Read more »
Record price highlights sale opening day
Sydney
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:17pm
The Australian Easter Yearling Sale had four horses make more than $1 million at its opening session, including $5 million for Black Caviar's half-brother. Read more »
$5 million record for Black Caviar’s sibling at Inglis Easter
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:44pm
A new Australasian record price for a yearling was set in Sydney on Tuesday when Black Caviar’s half-brother by Redoute’s Choice was sold for A$5 million Read more »
Bush victory gives Ryan rides 3000 winners
Sydney
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:25pm
NSW jockey Greg Ryan has posted the 3000th victory of his career, booting home a maiden winner in a race at Tamworth. Read more »
Premier in awe of history-making $5m sale
Sydney
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:16pm
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell won't be at Randwick to watch Black Caviar but he didn't miss out when her little brother fetched $5 million at auction. Read more »
Jake Noonan ready for UK riding stint
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 4:49pm
Jake Noonan is not far off heading to the UK for a riding stint but first will be after success at Sandown with three rides including two for his father. Read more »
Black Caviar's brother fetches $5 million
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:36pm
An Australian record price has been paid for a thoroughbred yearling with a half-brother to Black Caviar selling for $5 million. Read more »
Lady Melksham still not at peak: Sadler
Melbourne
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:24pm
John Sadler is aiming Lady Melksham to peak for a Group One assignment third-up but is confident the mare is well enough to be hard to beat at Flemington. Read more »
It's A Dundeel dominates Australian Derby
Sydney
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:07pm
Dominant Australian Derby favourite It's A Dundeel will be made to work hard to claim the final leg of the Sydney three-year-old triple crown. Read more »
Sutton Queen ready for city breakthrough
Sydney
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 2:42pm
A liking for the track, a favourable tempo and the engagement of a 3kg claiming apprentice can be a winning combination for Sutton Queen at Canterbury. Read more »
Kingsbarns still in Epsom Derby picture
London
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 11:36am
Group One winner Kingsbarns is in doubt for the 2000 Guineas but hopes are high he will represent Coolmore in the Derby. Read more »
Animal Kingdom set for Royal Ascot start
London
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 11:34am
Animal Kingdom has taken no harm from his Dubai to England trip and a Royal Ascot start is in the pipeline for the Dubai World Cup winner. Read more »
It's A Dundeel in barrier eight for Derby
Sydney
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 10:51am
Favourite It's A Dundeel has drawn barrier eight of 10 in the Australian Derby and has firmed to $1.25 in the absence of the injured Fiveandahalfstar. Read more »
Second night in hospital for Mania
London
Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:16am
Grand National winning rider Ryan Mania has spent a second night in hospital awaiting the results of an MRI scan after a fall at Hexham. Read more »
Easter Sale to start on a high
Sydney
Monday 8 April 2013, 6:23pm
Black Caviar's half brother will be the star attraction on day one of the Australian Easter Yearling sale in Sydney. Read more »
Tommy Berry to ride in Hong Kong
Sydney
Monday 8 April 2013, 5:52pm
Golden Slipper winning rider Tommy Berry will take up a three-month contract in Hong Kong at the of the Sydney autumn carnival. Read more »
Charlie Boy to run in Sires' Produce
Sydney
Monday 8 April 2013, 5:29pm
Gerald Ryan will give Charlie Boy his chance against Golden Slipper winner Overreach in the Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Helenus dies during surgery
Sydney
Monday 8 April 2013, 5:24pm
Helenus, a Victoria Derby winner and sire of Australian Derby winner Ethiopia, has died from complications during surgery. Read more »
New rules on jockey bets announced
Melbourne
Monday 8 April 2013, 5:21pm
Racing Victoria has announced new rules and penalties for jockeys who must sign a declaration as a licence condition that they have not bet on races. Read more »