News

Redoute's Choice closing in on milestone

Friday 22 February 2013, 3:52pm

Champion stallion Redoute's Choice is poised to produce his 100th black-type winner and it could come at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Gatewood to start new direction for OTI

Friday 22 February 2013, 3:12pm

A syndicator who has had consistent success with European horses teams up in the Apollo Stakes with a horseman who has made an art form of training them.  Read more »

Green Moon set for Futurity Stakes return

Friday 22 February 2013, 3:09pm

The Lloyd Williams-owned stayer Green Moon will be out to match Phar Lap as the Melbourne Cup winner resumes racing in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Distance rise to suit Mr Moet at Caulfield

Friday 22 February 2013, 2:36pm

An encouraging Melbourne debut from Perth galloper Mr Moet has trainer Adam Durrant confident the gelding can figure in his two main autumn targets.  Read more »

Forster aims for two-state feature double

Friday 22 February 2013, 2:22pm

Desleigh Forster is aiming for black-type wins in two states with Adebisi in the Group One Oakleigh Plate and I'm Cool in the Listed Falvelon Quality.  Read more »

Grisedale duo primed for Bathurst Cup

Friday 22 February 2013, 1:33pm

The husband and wife team of Jon and Donna Grisedale have their eyes firmly on the Bathurst Cup after making Magic Ivy a late entry for the $25,000 race.  Read more »

Igugu succumbs to Sajjhaa at Meydan

Friday 22 February 2013, 11:15am

The Godolphin stable's Sajjhaa has lowered the colours of South African star Igugu in the Balanchine Stakes at Meydan.  Read more »

Testa Trio & More Than Ready Sons

Friday 22 February 2013, 9:23am

Three Stakes winner's last week and now globetrotting Testa Rossa mare Ortensia kicks off her autumn campaign in the Group 1 MRC Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield this weekend.  Read more »

Penpix of Hall of Fame inductees

Thursday 21 February 2013, 9:59pm

Penpix of the inductees into Australia's Racing Hall of Fame including Black Caviar and Carbine who has been elevated to legend status.  Read more »

Black Caviar inducted into Hall of Fame

Thursday 21 February 2013, 9:38pm

Black Caviar has been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame and Carbine has been elevated to Legend status.  Read more »

Futurity result crucial to Guineas plans

Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:53pm

The Futurity Stakes performance of All Too Hard is set to have a major impact on the Australian Guineas with the star colt slated to run in both races.  Read more »

Walter to up the ante for autumn carnival

Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:25pm

A trio of Group One winners headline trainer Guy Walter's Warwick Farm team but there will be plenty of interest in a stablemate with lesser credentials.  Read more »

Woorim ready despite midweek flight drama

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:50pm

Woorim is aiming for back-to-back wins in the Oakleigh Plate but his title defence was nearly grounded by transport difficulties.  Read more »

Brasch in Ideal Position for Farm sprint

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:30pm

Mudgee-based trainer Jeff Brasch has his sprinter Ideal Position ready for a return to city racing in the Southern Cross Stakes.  Read more »

Rawiller super keen ahead of Farm return

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:23pm

Some promising rides and the chance to gallop star colt Pierro has top jockey Nash Rawiller buoyant about his return to racing at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Moody upbeat despite Diamond scratching

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:11pm

Peter Moody's chances of adding another Blue Diamond to his record took a blow with an injury to Thermal Current but he says he still has three live chances.  Read more »

Shamal Wind at peak for target race

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:57pm

All the pieces have fallen into place for Shamal Wind in the lead-up to her open company debut in the Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Better weather a boost for Funtantes

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:26pm

Improving weather and track conditions are a positive sign for the racing pattern of Funtantes, according to trainer Robert Heathcote.  Read more »

Potential the key to Subiaso Classic hopes

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:15pm

A questionable theory and an improving horse support the prospects of emerging young stayer Subiaso in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Thermal Current out of the Blue Diamond

Thursday 21 February 2013, 12:48pm

Thermal Current has become the latest Blue Diamond Stakes casualty with his withdrawal leaving a field of 14 for the $1 million two-year-old race.  Read more »

National Hunt disappointment for O'Brien

Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:46am

Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien has saddled up his first two runners under National Hunt rules in more than eight years - without success.  Read more »

Davies has Quirindi features in his sights

Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:31am

Trainer Leon Davies will be out to repeat his 2011 haul when he saddles up two strong feature race chances at the Quirindi Cup meeting.  Read more »

Hayes resurgence continues at Sandown

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:53pm

The reinstatement of the Hayes name among Australia's leading trainers is well underway with another winner at Sandown.  Read more »

Hayes fancies his Blue Diamond outsiders

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:47pm

Trainer David Hayes has the best record of any Blue Diamond trainer and he believes he can improve on it at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jumping career awaits Mein Schadenfreude

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:49pm

Robert Heathcote believes Mein Schadenfreude can make the grade as a hurdler after his breakthrough win at Doomben.  Read more »

Pierro poised for special Farm gallop

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:19pm

Crack colt Pierro will have an exhibition gallop between races at Warwick Farm as trainer Gai Waterhouse finalises preparations for his return.  Read more »

Lane to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 3:12pm

Former champion apprentice Geoff Lane, a golden boy of Australian racing in the 1950s, is to be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame  Read more »

Shinn excited about return to the saddle

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:56pm

Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Blake Shinn returns to race riding this week and he is looking forward to making an immediate impact.  Read more »

Emotion surrounds Monton's Apollo return

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:42pm

There will be mixed emotions for connections of proven stakes performer Monton when he returns in the Apollo Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Ortensia, Woorim in Plate comebacks

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:39pm

A field of 14 has been declared for the Group One Oakleigh Plate with top sprinters Ortensia and Woorim set to resume in the famous Caulfield sprint.  Read more »

All Too Hard, Cup hero headline Futurity

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:17pm

All Too Hard will clash with Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon as he tries for back-to-back Group One wins in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Kauto Star to show new skills at Newbury

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 11:17am

Fans of jumps legend Kauto Star will be given an insight into his career as a dressage horse when the 13-year-old makes an appearance at Newbury.  Read more »

Boss looking to extend championship lead

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 6:34pm

Glen Boss is on track to win the first jockeys' championship of his career and can extend his 17-win lead at Sandown.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis confirmed for Oakleigh Plate

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:43pm

An impressive track gallop from Mrs Onassis has convinced trainer Gerald Ryan to give the mare her chance in the Group One Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Three jockeys fined for betting offences

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:33pm

Jockeys Michelle Payne, Anthony Darmanin and Michael Walker have each been fined $1000 after pleading guilty to betting on thoroughbred races.  Read more »

Portelli keeps plans in check for 2YO team

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:55pm

Two mares will be at the forefront of Gary Portelli's Warwick Farm team as the trainer tries to build on the momentum created by Rebel Dane.  Read more »

Laser Hawk set for Apollo Stakes comeback

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:06pm

A minor hoof issue has cleared in time for Group One winner Laser Hawk to take his place against Sydney's weight-for-age stars in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

McEvoy sticks with Guelph in Diamond

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 3:28pm

Kerrin McEvoy will ride Guelph in the Blue Diamond Stakes, believing the filly is the best equipped of Darley's trio to handle the high-pressure contest.  Read more »

Glass Harmonium on Australian Cup path

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 2:56pm

Glass Harmonium returns in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield with Mike Moroney looking for the middle-distance star to establish his autumn credentials.  Read more »

Nikolic disqualification reduced on appeal

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 1:29pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has had his two-year disqualification for threatening Victoria's chief steward reduced.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Blue Diamond favourites

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 11:56am

Guelph and Miracles Of Life have drawn at opposite ends of the starting gates for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Nicky Henderson outlines Festival squad

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:11am

Trainer Nicky Henderson says he doesn't think he can repeat his seven Cheltenham Festival winners but has several leading chances.  Read more »

Rachel Alexandra continues to improve

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:02am

The condition of champion mare Rachel Alexandra has improved to serious but stable after surgery due to complications from foaling.  Read more »

Black Caviar to miss Newmarket

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 8:24am

The William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley is set to be Black Caviar's farewell to Melbourne racing following a decision to miss the Newmarket Hcp.  Read more »

Vasil fined $10,000 for treatment breach

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:34pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has been fined $10,000 for breaching rules regarding raceday treatment of Classic Elle.  Read more »

Apollo Stakes sets the standard for autumn

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:17pm

Seven Group winners are among the 14 entries for the Apollo Stakes, a pre-cursor to the Grop One Chipping Norton Stakes  Read more »

Brad Rawiller ready for Caulfield return

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:02pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller is fit and ready to resume riding at Caulfield after his momentum was halted by a broken bone in his foot.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis still in the Oakleigh Plate

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:32pm

A final decision on whether Mrs Onassis goes to Melbourne for the Oakleigh Plate will be made after she has a testing galllop at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hay List shows he still has winning spirit

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:30pm

Hay List has won a barrier trial at Randwick to tick another box in his comeback from injury and illness.  Read more »

Theodore and Clarken chasing Diamond glory

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:10pm

Stephen Theodore and family friend Daniel Clarken are both chasing the biggest win of their careers as rivals in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »