News

Trainer looks ahead after tragic day

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:47pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is devastated by the loss of Beltrois but is looking ahead to a powerful showing at Caulfield on Wednesday.  Read more »

Brightest to back up in Summer Cup

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:44pm

Consistent mare Brightest will be given the chance to prove herself over 2400 metres in the Summer Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Regimental Pride out of Magic Millions

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:23pm

Trainer David Payne has shelved Magic Millions plans for Regimental Pride to concentrate on a Golden Slipper campaign for the well-bred colt.  Read more »

Malavio's sister starts Oaks campaign

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:10pm

She's A Girl, a half-sister to stakes winner Malavio, resumes at Rosehill for a campaign aimed at the Group One Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Long Run out to reclaim Kempton crown

Monday 24 December 2012, 11:28am

Long Run is showing signs he is close to recapturing his best form and trainer Nicky Henderson is confident the gelding will be a force at Kempton.  Read more »

Williams third on Rulership in Japan

Sunday 23 December 2012, 6:56pm

Australian jockey Craig Williams has finished his latest Japanese stay with a third on Rulership in the Arima Kinen, the final Group One of the season.  Read more »

Carlton House due in Australia on Monday

Sunday 23 December 2012, 5:48pm

Carlton House is soon to arrive in Australia where he will be trained by Gai Waterhouse for the Queen.  Read more »

All Too Hard impresses on return to work

Sunday 23 December 2012, 5:12pm

The Australian Guineas is All Too Hard's next major target and the colt has impressed co-trainer Michael Hawkes with the way he has matured.  Read more »

Shootoff to run on Boxing Day

Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:52pm

Queensland Derby winner Shootoff is improving after recovering from injury but will probably need the run in the Zabeel Classic on Boxing Day.  Read more »

Alma's Fury to run in Bernborough

Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:23pm

Villiers Stakes runner-up Alma's Fury will head to Brisbane to chase a breakthrough stakes win in the Bernborough Handicap with Glen Boss to ride.  Read more »

Waller to use Sydney strategy in Melbourne

Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:14pm

Trainer Chris Waller will use the tried and true methods that have made him Sydney's leading trainer when he embarks on a Melbourne venture.  Read more »

Unwanted Sea Lord shines

Sunday 23 December 2012, 3:18pm

Trainer Stephen Brown has revitalised Sea Lord's career with his next assignment the Listed Christmas Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Riley happy with I'm Too Sexy

Sunday 23 December 2012, 1:41pm

Mark Riley says I'm Too Sexy will cope with hot weather and distance in the McLachlan Stakes at Doomben, her lead-up to the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Orr Stakes option for Mufhasa

Sunday 23 December 2012, 12:56pm

The Orr Stakes in Melbourne is among the options for evergreen New Zealander King Mufhasa following his return to the winners' list at Awapuni.  Read more »

Highs and lows of British racing in 2012

Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:31am

Frankel tops the list of all things good about British racing which has also experienced some lows in recent times.  Read more »

Barzalona looks ahead to the new year

Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:25am

Mickael Barzalona's star is expected to rise even higher in the new season as he continues his ride with the Godolphin stable.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup again target for Mount Athos

Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:18am

Trainer Luca Cumani and owner Dr Marwan Koukash again have the Melbourne Cup in their sights with Mount Athos.  Read more »

Robl to miss prized Magic Millions ride

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:51pm

A second suspension in a week has cost Peter Robl the prized ride on Magic Millions Classic favourite Assail for the Gold Coast feature.  Read more »

Brisbane sprinter Adebisi win Razor Sharp

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:38pm

A welcome drop in weights has helped Queensland sprinter Adebisi win the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Audacious Spirit passes stamina test

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:22pm

Jeff Lloyd is sceptical about Audacious Spirit handling distances longer than 1350m despite his win in the Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Winner dies after Flemington race

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:16pm

Joy turned to horror for the connections of Flemington winner Beltrois who had to be put down after breaking a shoulder and falling just after the line.  Read more »

All Legal wins thrilling Villiers Stakes

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:08pm

All Legal was close to retirement last year but has capped the best preparation of his career with a narrow victory in the Group Two Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Angelus delivers overdue win in style

Saturday 22 December 2012, 5:05pm

Angelus has made a welcome return to the winner's circle at Warwick Farm to reinforce trainer Peter Snowden's faith in her ability.  Read more »

First Saturday winner for Goold

Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:52pm

Mature-age apprentice Geoffrey Goold is living the dream with rejuvenated sprinter Delago Pilli who clinched a winning hat-trick at Doomben.  Read more »

Baltra beaten but better things in store

Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:37pm

A sustained plunge on country sprinter Baltra has come unstuck at Warwick Farm but he has still shown he has plenty to offer in the future.  Read more »

Blinkers likely for Greytfilly in Millions

Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:13pm

Robert Heathcote is considering an important gear change for Greytfilly in the Magic Millions after her unlucky second at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Baker trains two-year-old quinella

Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:46pm

Twilight Royale has led in a quinella for trainer Bjorn Baker in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery at Warwick Farm, defeating stablemate Fuerza.  Read more »

Winner dies after Flemington fall

Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:27pm

Beltrois has had to be euthanased minutes after winning a race at Flemington following a stumble 50 metres past the post.  Read more »

You Think So to tackle Bagot

Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:06pm

In-form stayer You Think So will join stablemate Unusual Suspect in Melbourne's feature summer staying event, the Bagot Handicap.  Read more »

Heart Testa keeps unbeaten sequence

Saturday 22 December 2012, 2:30pm

Heart Testa has stretched his record to four wins from four starts with a determined victory carrying 59 kilograms at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Speedy Safeguard scores at Flemington

Saturday 22 December 2012, 1:29pm

Natural ability and pure speed have helped the Darley-owned Safeguard to a debut victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Danedream owner retires Arc winner

Saturday 22 December 2012, 9:02am

Owner Teruya Yoshida has retired Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream and the mare will go to England to be served by Frankel.  Read more »

SA-trained stayer favourite for Summer Cup

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:54pm

European import Le Roi is favourite for the Group Three Summer Cup with a field of eight declared to contest the 2400m Rosehill race.  Read more »

Munce to miss Magic Millions raceday

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:42pm

Chris Munce will begin cancer treatment on January 7, ruling him out of riding Sizzling in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Nursery win would be Sweet for Nickson

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:33pm

Gary Nickson is confident speedy filly Sweet Kiss can back-up a debut win at Newcastle in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Collett to confirm standing in Villiers

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:27pm

Jason Collett has racked up 20 metropolitan wins this season but is chasing a breakthrough Australian stakes success on Thumbtacks in the Villiers.  Read more »

Price looking to Al Aneed to find form

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:04pm

Trainer Mick Price has changed jockeys and gear in a bid to encourage promising colt Al Aneed find his best form at Flemington.  Read more »

VRC extends welcome mat to Chris Waller

Friday 21 December 2012, 4:27pm

Chris Waller has been granted a lease on 10 boxes at Flemington with the leading Sydney trainer to have a Melbourne base up and running within two months.  Read more »

Nikolic loses appeal over two-year ban

Friday 21 December 2012, 4:12pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has had his appeal against a two-year ban dismissed. Nikolic has been disqualified for threatening a racing official.  Read more »

Apprentice Sadler takes on tough ride

Friday 21 December 2012, 3:49pm

Apprentice Thomas Sadler has been given the responsibility of keeping alive Lord of Brazil's impressive record at Flemington on Saturday.  Read more »

Module looking for form at Flemington

Friday 21 December 2012, 3:32pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis is looking for a return to form from Module in the Bitalli Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Wide alley nothing new for Morning Captain

Friday 21 December 2012, 3:21pm

Kelly Doughty says Morning Captain's liking for the 1350m circuit at Doomben should help offset an outside alley in the Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »

Greytfilly has right attitude: trainer

Friday 21 December 2012, 2:32pm

Greytfilly's feisty attitude is what makes her such a keen competitor as she chases a winning lead-in to her Magic Millions assignment.  Read more »

Veteran Rockpecker in line for 10th win

Friday 21 December 2012, 2:09pm

Trainer Ken Fythe is confident his care and attention have made his stable star Rockpecker a better horse than the average nine-year-old.  Read more »

Scandals overshadow Caviar achievements

Friday 21 December 2012, 1:25pm

Black Caviar conquered the world but ultimately it was two jockeys and their transgressions who created unwanted headlines for Australian racing in 2012.  Read more »

600 join equine influenza class action

Friday 21 December 2012, 12:29pm

Lawyers say the 2007 equine influenza outbreak, traced to an Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service station, was caused by negligence.  Read more »

Cantonese arrives in Perth for Cup bid

Friday 21 December 2012, 12:05pm

In-form Sydney stayer Cantonese has arrived in Western Australia and will be a late entry for the $500,000 Perth Cup at Ascot.  Read more »

Cash boost for Sunday racing in Britain

Friday 21 December 2012, 11:17am

Sunday racing in Britain will be given a major lift with race clubs offered financial incentives as part of an across-the-board stakes increase for 2013.  Read more »

New Championship launched in Melbourne

Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:59pm

Racing Victoria has launched a Group One Championship to lure the country's best horses to its summer and autumn carnivals.  Read more »

Assail new Magic Millions favourite

Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:49pm

Assail stamped herself the horse to beat in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast with a brilliant win at Wyong.  Read more »