News
Berry grilled over Driefontein defeat
Sydney
Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:24pm
She's A Stalker caused an upset in the Wyong 3YO Magic Millions as stewards adjourned an inquiry into the ride by Tommy Berry on beaten favourite Driefontein. Read more »
Merry Christmas, Highlights of 2012 & Predictions for 2013 from the Bloodstock.com.au Team
Thursday 20 December 2012, 4:35pm
As we farewell 2012 the team at Bloodstock.com.au would like to wish all our loyal customers a very Merry Christmas, thank you for your support and reflect on a great year! Read more »
Group One moved from Randwick to Farm
Sydney
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:59pm
Warwick Farm will host the Group One Randwick Guineas meeting next year with racing at Sydney's premier track now due to resume on Derby Day. Read more »
Azzaland back from injury at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:58pm
Azzaland and his trainer Richie Stephenson will make a comeback to metropolitan racing at Doomben this weekend. Read more »
Filly to bypass interstate trip
Melbourne
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:58pm
Adelaide trainer Will Clarken has opted to put a start at Flemington on hold and run debutante Molto Bella closer to home. Read more »
All Legal geared up for Villiers
Sydney
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:33pm
Two former top jockeys who won the Villiers Stakes will face off as rival trainers in this year's edition of the Sydney summer showpiece. Read more »
Duff hoping for rain for Steel Zip
Brisbane
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:29pm
Pat Duff would like to see a soft track for the Lough Neagh Stakes in which Steel Zip continues his build-up to next month's Magic Millions Cup. Read more »
Trainer charged over Oliver case
Melbourne
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:15pm
The Damien Oliver betting scandal has taken another twist with top trainer Robert Smerdon to answer charges relating to the matter. Read more »
Brasch takes leap of faith
Sydney
Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:13pm
Country-based trainer Jeff Brasch is hoping his decision to focus on his training career pays dividends at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Five Minutes With... Jason Collett
Thursday 20 December 2012, 2:26pm
New Zealand born rider turned Sydney Metropolitan jockey, Jason Collett, has had a whirl wind career riding in New Zealand, Australia and Macau over the past twelve months along with overcoming some major obstacles. Read more »
Hypurr begins Sydney career in Razor Sharp
Sydney
Thursday 20 December 2012, 1:59pm
Former Hong Kong galloper Hypurr has shown new trainer Joe Pride enough to suggest he can make an encouraging Australian debut at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Country horse with Hollywood name
Sydney
Thursday 20 December 2012, 10:39am
A horse whose name derives from the line of a well-known song will aim to extend his winning sequence at Wagga. Read more »
Rite Of Passage to be aimed at Gold Cup
London
Thursday 20 December 2012, 9:03am
The Ascot Gold Cup will be the target for the Dermot Weld-trained Rite Of Passage, a one time leading Melbourne Cup contender. Read more »
Jockey Eddie Ahern faces corruption charge
London
Thursday 20 December 2012, 8:27am
Jockey Eddie Ahern and former footballer Neil Clement are among six men charged with corruption offences by the British Horseracing Authority. Read more »
Court upholds ban on AI
Sydney
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 6:12pm
Traditional breeders have had a victory in the Federal Court which has ruled the ban on the artificial insemination of thoroughbreds remain. Read more »
Saimee Jumaat outed for 18 months
Singapore
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 6:05pm
One of Singapore's most high-profile jockeys has been suspended for 18 months over his handling of a horse in a race at Kranji. Read more »
Trilione redeems reputation with Farm win
Brisbane
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:46pm
Trilione has taken a major step towards salvaging her tarnished reputation with an impressive Eagle Farm win. Read more »
Import heads Summer Cup entries
Sydney
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:12pm
Connections of imported galloper Unusual Suspect are hoping he can capitalise on his breakthrough win in the Werribee Cup. Read more »
Paaratte Pat still learning
Melbourne
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:06pm
Sprinter Paaratte Pat has chalked up two wins from three starts this campaign but trainer Brendan McCarthy says the gelding is still a work in progress. Read more »
Form horses key to Villiers
Sydney
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 4:55pm
The Villiers Stakes is the feature race of the Sydney summer and statistics suggest punters should be looking for in-form horses. Read more »
Harry White trophies on show
Melbourne
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:41pm
The trophy collection of four-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Harry White will go on show at Flemington. Read more »
Ideal draw for Adebisi in Razor Sharp
Brisbane
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:26pm
Desleigh Forster has given the all clear for Adebisi to start in the Razor Sharp Handicap at Warwick Farm after the gelding drew ideally. Read more »
Wyong guide to Berry's Millions chances
Sydney
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:08pm
Tommy Berry will get a great guide on his chances of winning a third straight Magic Millions at the Gold Coast when he rides Certitude in a Wyong lead-up. Read more »
Another English racecourse closes
London
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 8:01am
Folkestone has become the second British racecourse to close but hope remains a redevelopment proposal could mean it is temporary. Read more »
Whitefriars return a tonic for Worthington
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 5:58pm
Trainer Rick Worthington is tackling his own health battle at the same time he is preparing his best horse for a comeback after almost two years out. Read more »
Victorian jumps racing schedule announced
Melbourne
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 5:15pm
Racing Victoria has released a schedule for the 2013 jumps racing season which offers more than $3 million in stakes in 70 races. Read more »
Frill Seeking a surprise Millions hope
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 4:48pm
Frill Seeking has surprised trainer Matthew Smith by showing early ability and the filly will be given her chance at Magic Millions riches. Read more »
Tackleberry set to step up at Flemington
Melbourne
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 4:31pm
Cranbourne trainer Allison Sheehan is chasing a big pay cheque when Tackleberry steps up in class at Flemington. Read more »
Flight plans hold key to Cantonese Cup bid
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:51pm
Cantonese, the Sydney stayer who continues to thrive under the care of Bjorn Baker, is well in the frame for a Perth Cup start. Read more »
Monton on track for back-to-back Villiers
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:32pm
Ron Quinton believes Monton is up for the challenge as he heads towards a shot at becoming the first dual winner of the Group Two Villiers Stakes. Read more »
State Of Wealth to cash in at Eagle Farm
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:09pm
State Of Wealth is back in form after a below-par winter campaign but he faces a stern midweek test at Eagle Farm against Sarge In Charge. Read more »
Rawiller to have surgery on ankle injury
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 10:49am
Nash Rawiller is expected to be out of the saddle for at least six weeks after breaking his ankle at the barrier trials at Rosehill. Read more »
Symons to be back riding in the new year
Melbourne
Monday 17 December 2012, 6:04pm
Chris Symons expects to be back riding soon after having a metal plate removed from a broken foot suffered in a car park accident. Read more »
Conners keeps options open with Register
Sydney
Monday 17 December 2012, 5:57pm
Trainer Heath Conners saw plenty of merit in Register's first start and he is confident blinkers will make her an even better chance at her next outing. Read more »
Form stacks up for Standard Bearer
Sydney
Monday 17 December 2012, 5:35pm
Noel Mayfield-Smith has confidence in Standard Bearer as he prepares to resume his juvenile campaign in the Inglis Nursery. Read more »
Smith has two stakes chances at home
Sydney
Monday 17 December 2012, 5:05pm
Cabernet and Slow The Flow will run at Warwick Farm for local trainer Matthew Smith in the Villiers Stakes and Razor Sharp Handicap respectively. Read more »
Laxon claims seventh Singapore premiership
Singapore
Monday 17 December 2012, 2:00pm
The Singapore trainers' premiership has gone down to the wire with Laurie Laxon edging out Michael Freedman to win a seventh title. Read more »
Small window of hope for Hereford
London
Monday 17 December 2012, 11:58am
Hereford, which has hosted horse racing since 1771, has become the first British racetrack to close in more than 30 years. Read more »
Giles Cross in top order for Welsh feature
London
Monday 17 December 2012, 11:41am
Trainer Victor Dartnall is hoping to celebrate the re-opening of his stable with a victory in the Welsh National. Read more »
Unusual Suspect wins Werribee Cup
Werribee
Sunday 16 December 2012, 6:43pm
American import Unusual Suspect has finally broken his Australian drought with a come-from-behind victory in the Werribee Cup. Read more »
Galah heads Snowden's Villiers assault
Sydney
Sunday 16 December 2012, 5:44pm
Peter Snowden goes into the Villiers Stakes with three runners, including Festival Stakes third placegetter Galah. Read more »
Doncaster aims for Scream Machine
Sydney
Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:45pm
Trainer Jason Coyle plans to target the Doncaster with Scream Machine, the winner of his past two starts the most recent on protest. Read more »
Waller sets sights on Melbourne Cup
Sydney
Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:39pm
Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller has his sights set on winning the Melbourne Cup after Kelinni gave him his best finish yet. Read more »
Calcatta to run in Wyong Millions
Sydney
Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:30pm
Melbourne filly Calcatta will be a starter in the rich two-year-old race at the Wyong Magic Millions lead-up meeting. Read more »
McMahon out until New Year after fall
Brisbane
Sunday 16 December 2012, 3:32pm
A Sunshine Coast fall has ruled Ric McMahon out for a month but he is adamant he will recover in time to partner Better Than Ready in an autumn campaign. Read more »
Shares available in All Too Hard
Sydney
Sunday 16 December 2012, 3:19pm
A ten per cent share in Black Caviar's half brother All Too Hard is being offered by the Group One winning colt's new owners, Vinery Stud. Read more »
Nicholls moves on from Kauto Star
London
Sunday 16 December 2012, 12:56pm
Trainer Paul Nicholls has apologised for the public spat between him and owner Clive Smith over retirement plans for Kauto Star. Read more »
Robl and Rawiller out for Christmas
Sydney
Saturday 15 December 2012, 7:18pm
Jockeys Peter Robl and Nash Rawiller have been outed for careless riding, incurring bans which will keep them out of the important Villiers Stakes meeting. Read more »
Tinkler's All Too Hard sold to Vinery Stud
Sydney
Saturday 15 December 2012, 7:09pm
Embattled businessman Nathan Tinkler has sold All Too Hard, one of the most valuable colts in Australian racing. Read more »
Samui Lad win a boost for Waterhouse team
Sydney
Saturday 15 December 2012, 6:19pm
Samui Lad has produced a welcome result for the Gai Waterhouse team after a determined all-the-way win at Rosehill. Read more »