News
Fire Up Fifi on target for Bernborough
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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 »