News

Fire Up Fifi on target for Bernborough

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:59pm

Fire Up Fifi's win in the Just Now Quality has been described as a bonus victory with the Bernborough Handicap her primary goal this campaign.  Read more »

Cantonese wins first stakes race for Baker

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:54pm

Cantonese has given trainer Bjorn Baker his first stakes win since he moved on from a successful training partnership with his father Murray.  Read more »

Munce and Wood laud Sizzling victory

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:40pm

Sizzling left Chris Munce and Kelso Wood reaching for superlatives after his impressive win in the Gold Edition Plate.  Read more »

O'Hara bounces back with protest win

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:25pm

Kathy O'Hara crashed to the turf in the opening race at Rosehill but bounced back to win later in the day after a controversial protest.  Read more »

Bushfire horse wins at Flemington

Saturday 15 December 2012, 4:59pm

British General, a horse who escaped the flames in Victoria's Black Saturday bushfires, has scored his first city win at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers do the trick for Mr Light Blue

Saturday 15 December 2012, 4:35pm

Trainer Barry Baldwin's decision to put blinkers back on Mr Light Blue proved a masterstroke at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sir Luminar secures Magic Millions start

Saturday 15 December 2012, 3:50pm

Sir Luminar smashed a race record to qualify for the Magic Millions when he scored a brilliant win in the Phelan Ready Stakes at his first start.  Read more »

Winning double for Regimental Gal progeny

Saturday 15 December 2012, 3:22pm

Lilliburlero has brought up a winning double at Rosehill for her dam Regimental Gal after Regimental Pride won earlier in the day.  Read more »

Alcohol fuels Flemington celebration

Saturday 15 December 2012, 3:00pm

The quaintly-named Alcohol has continued his promising South Australian form with a strong win at Flemington.  Read more »

Gullible makes it three wins on the trot

Saturday 15 December 2012, 2:39pm

Late autumn carnival stakes races will be considered for Gullible after the improving filly capped her first preparation with a Rosehill win.  Read more »

Regimental Pride wins dramatic race

Saturday 15 December 2012, 2:17pm

Regimental Pride has cemented his Magic Millons claims at Rosehill in a drama-packed race in which Kathy O'Hara fell from her mount.  Read more »

Chad Schofield posts first Flemington win

Saturday 15 December 2012, 2:04pm

Apprentice Chad Schofield has scored his first Flemington win on the David Hayes-trained Mabsam.  Read more »

At The Races upbeat despite Ascot loss

Saturday 15 December 2012, 11:48am

Ascot will join most of Britain's major racetracks, including Cheltenham and Newmarket, as a broadcast partner with Racing UK, starting from 2014.  Read more »

Top mare Soft Sand in switch after sale

Friday 14 December 2012, 5:37pm

Paul Messara will take over the training of Soft Sand after the mare was purchased jointly by BC3 Thoroughbreds and Arrowfield Stud.  Read more »

First crop yearlings on show

Friday 14 December 2012, 5:03pm

THE first crop of Onemorenomore and boom Northern Hemisphere sire Big Brown enter the ring for the first time at Magic Millions in January.  Read more »

Sessions out to bounce back at Rosehill

Friday 14 December 2012, 4:44pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy is looking for Sessions to bounce back at Rosehill with a more professional performance after over-racing at his past two starts.  Read more »

Magic Millions-bound Assail impresses Robl

Friday 14 December 2012, 4:27pm

An impressive barrier trial win from Assail has jockey Peter Robl excited about the prospects of the Magic Millions-bound filly.  Read more »

Trainer Conlan fined for raceday treatment

Friday 14 December 2012, 3:57pm

Trainer Jim Conlan has been fined $10,000 by Racing Victoria stewards for the raceday treatment of a horse.  Read more »

Chelembra set to provide Flemington clue

Friday 14 December 2012, 3:48pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is hoping Chelembra can brush aside two indifferent runs to get his campaign back on track at Flemington.  Read more »

Stakes test looms for Shamardani

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:37pm

Shamardani will have to overcome a drop in distance at Rosehill as trainer Greg Hickman prepares the mare for a stakes assignment.  Read more »

Waller says Moriarty will stay Cup trip

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:22pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller is backing his own judgment and is confident Moriarty will stay a strong 2400m in the Listed Christmas Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Auckland Cup a possibility for Cantonese

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:08pm

Bjorn Baker has revealed the Group One Auckland Cup as a possible target for iron horse Cantonese.  Read more »

Trip no issue for The Conspirator at Farm

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:03pm

The Conspirator will step out of his comfort zone in the Gold Edition Plate but jockey Paul Hammersley is confident he will handle the assignment.  Read more »

Kentucky Derby hero in Aussie stud deal

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:02pm

Animal Kingdom, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner, is poised to join the Arrowfield Stud roster for the 2013 Australian thoroughbred breeding season.  Read more »

Leading not ideal for Jet Style: trainer

Friday 14 December 2012, 1:54pm

In-form Jet Style looks the only leader in his race at Eagle Farm despite some misgivings from trainer Donald Baker.  Read more »

No change for showpiece racing events

Friday 14 December 2012, 11:43am

Two iconic English races will be run at their usual time despite a switch in television broadcaster for the coverage of thoroughbred racing.  Read more »

Walter stars with Goulburn four-timer

Thursday 13 December 2012, 6:02pm

Guy Walter has enjoyed another fruitful Goulburn meeting, producing four of the eight winners, including the promising Splash Out.  Read more »

Magic Millions aim for Catseye Surprise

Thursday 13 December 2012, 5:57pm

Catseye Surprise is being aimed at the Magic Millions race day at the Gold Coast but her performance at Rosehill will decide which event she contests.  Read more »

Date set for Karakatsanis hearing

Thursday 13 December 2012, 5:28pm

A date has been set for charges to be heard against trainer Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony over raceday breaches.  Read more »

Nikolic assault hearing adjourned

Thursday 13 December 2012, 5:16pm

Danny Nikolic's hearing on assault charges has been adjourned with the controversial jockey now set to face court in May.  Read more »

Thexton pins faith in Toranado gear switch

Thursday 13 December 2012, 4:56pm

Maryann Thexton has made several gear changes in a bid to revive the Magic Millions prospects of El Toranado in the Phelan Ready Stakes.  Read more »

Iggi Pop to deliver Christmas Cup cheer

Thursday 13 December 2012, 4:07pm

A stout pedigree and some promising formlines point to Iggi Pop making his presence felt in the feature race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hopes remain high for Doctor Fremantle

Thursday 13 December 2012, 4:03pm

Trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon believes he has rediscovered the spark which made Doctor Fremantle a star in England.  Read more »

Commander to take harder road to Millions

Thursday 13 December 2012, 3:05pm

Trainer Nick Olive has taken what he concedes is a tougher option with in-form mare Capital Commander as she heads towards the Magic Millions.  Read more »

O'Shea down but not out after Hong Kong

Thursday 13 December 2012, 2:25pm

The international stage continues to appeal to trainer John O'Shea who has returned home following the disappointment of Sea Siren's Hong Kong mission.  Read more »

Browne fit for ride on Missy Longstocking

Thursday 13 December 2012, 2:07pm

Damian Browne has recovered from injuries suffered in a race fall to ride Magic Millions contender Missy Longstocking.  Read more »

Light rail link a big boost for Randwick

Thursday 13 December 2012, 1:14pm

The construction of a light rail line from Sydney's CBD has been welcomed by racing administrators as it will service Randwick racecourse.  Read more »

Inglis Gift Shop Open Tomorrow for your Christmas Shopping

Thursday 13 December 2012, 12:05pm

The Inglis Shop has been stocked with Christmas presents and the authorised Black Caviar book written by Gerard Whateley, with limited copies signed by trainer Peter Moody.  Read more »

Sea The Stars progeny in 2014 Derby entry

Thursday 13 December 2012, 11:55am

The 2009 English Derby winner Sea The Stars is represented by 33 yearlings in an overall entry of more than 400 nominations for the 2014 edition.  Read more »

Attard celebrates first city win

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 6:21pm

Trainer Jason Attard's first city win with Reiby Regina was all the more special given he has played a major role in every stage of the mare's life.  Read more »

Payne cleared to resume trackwork

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 6:16pm

Battle-scarred jockey Michelle Payne has taken the next step towards a return after being cleared to resume riding trackwork.  Read more »

Rawiller upbeat about Fiumicino's chances

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 6:02pm

Nash Rawiller helped Fiumicino rediscover winning form last start and believes they can do it again in the Listed Christmas Cup.  Read more »

Moody, Nolen snare Caulfield double

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:40pm

Top trainer Peter Moody and leading jockey Luke Nolen have combined to grab the opening two races at Caulfield.  Read more »

Weight rise no issue for Poste Restante

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:17pm

A favourable barrier draw should offset a rise in weight for Poste Restante at Eagle Farm, according to trainer Desleigh Forster.  Read more »

Young trainer snares French import

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:07pm

French Group One winner Mutual Trust will do his future racing for Victorian trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon after being bought by an Australian syndicate.  Read more »

Guineas dream alive for Exotic Sequel

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:04pm

Exotic Sequel faces an uphill battle to gain a start in the Magic Millions Guineas despite his impressive win at Doomben.  Read more »

Straight challenge for Warrior

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 4:35pm

Trainer Darren Weir is hopeful his promising gelding Spartan Warrior can adapt to the straight course at Flemington and notch his fourth win in a row.  Read more »

Millions an option for Lady

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 4:06pm

The lure of a $500,000 Magic Millions bonus could tempt Ron Quinton to head north with Lady Louboutin if she performs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Channel Nine to broadcast Inter Dominion

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 3:37pm

In a coup for harness racing, the 2013 Inter Dominion Grand Final will be shown live on free-to-air television.  Read more »

Malavio ruled out of Villiers

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 3:37pm

Promising galloper Malavio has been ruled out of the Villiers Stakes and also the autumn carnival due to arthritic changes in one of his knees.  Read more »