News

Certitude stakes claim for Magic Millions

Saturday 24 November 2012, 2:12pm

Gai Waterhouse has unearthed a leading Magic Millions candidate in Certitude, winner of her first start at Rosehill.  Read more »

Valley winner spells as Schofield stays

Saturday 24 November 2012, 1:46pm

Moonee Valley winner Isabella Snowflake is to go to the paddock until the autumn, but her jockey Chad Schofield will stay in Melbourne.  Read more »

Orfevre seeking revenge at home

Saturday 24 November 2012, 9:29am

Trainer Yasutoshi Ikee hopes Orfevre can overcome his wayward tendencies when he competes on home ground in the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Americain to stand at stud in Kentucky

Friday 23 November 2012, 6:16pm

The 2010 Melbourne Cup winner Americain will stand at Calumet Farm in Kentucky following the sale of a 50 per cent share to a United States breeder.  Read more »

Crazyonyou to carry Cummings hopes

Friday 23 November 2012, 6:03pm

Racing blueblood Crazyonyou will be at the forefront of trainer Anthony Cummings's small but select Rosehill team.  Read more »

Patinack Farm shuts Randwick racing office

Friday 23 November 2012, 6:02pm

The Randwick office of Patinack Farm's racing operation has been closed following the departure of its chief executive and racing manager.  Read more »

Successful Spring Carnival for Emerging Boutique Stud

Friday 23 November 2012, 5:26pm

The Barossa Valley is synonymous with fertile countryside and award winning wines. The district has also built a proud reputation as a premium thoroughbred nursery. Today, Cornerstone Stud is emerging as the latest source of winners from a region with a history of finishing first.   Read more »

Price looking for big day at the Valley

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:43pm

Trainer Mick Price has overcome an early setback to be among the top six trainers in Australia this season  Read more »

Two Sugars ready to repeat at Valley

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:27pm

An eight-length win at her last start surprised Two Sugars' trainer Matt Laurie, but he is expecting her form to continue at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Valley a tough test for Alpha Proxima

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:18pm

Trainer Leon Corstens is confident Alpha Proxima will be competitive in a tough field at Moonee Valley on Saturday.  Read more »

Weir confident in Lord of Brazil

Friday 23 November 2012, 4:03pm

Leading trainer Darren Weir believes Lord of Brazil's recent failure at Seymour was simply an aberration.  Read more »

Fitness no issue for Audacious Spirit

Friday 23 November 2012, 3:55pm

Gillian Heinrich believes some timely rest and recreation has worked wonders for Audacious Spirit.  Read more »

Summer targets loom for Vandyke pair

Friday 23 November 2012, 3:38pm

Two pre-post favourites trained by David Vandyke will be out to enhance their claims for summer feature race success when they race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Walter in line for Goulburn Cup hat-trick

Friday 23 November 2012, 1:34pm

Last-start Sydney winner Brightest will spearhead trainer Guy Walter's attempt to win the $100,000 Goulburn Cup for the third consecutive year.  Read more »

Cornerstone Stud Facebook Page Launched

Friday 23 November 2012, 11:19am

Cornerstone Stud has taken steps to create a Facebook Page which will help us communicate with various people, whether they are mare owners, fans of the stallions or racing enthusiasts.  Read more »

Mount Athos favoured in Japan Cup draw

Friday 23 November 2012, 10:55am

The Luca Cumani-trained Mount Athos, rated an unlucky runner in the Melbourne Cup, has drawn a favourable stall for the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Congrats Cash Crop

Friday 23 November 2012, 9:30am

BIG Brown has 'gone global' just in time for buyers to start drawing up their wish-lists for the 2013 yearlings sales series beginning with the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast on January 9.  Read more »

Patinack Farm jobs safe - for now

Thursday 22 November 2012, 5:22pm

An agreement between the directors of Patinack Farm Administration and the company's liquidators has staved off any imminent job losses.  Read more »

In-form siblings chasing more wins

Thursday 22 November 2012, 5:20pm

Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman and Blake Shinn will be the star attractions at Orange but trainer Frank Hayes hopes to steal some of the limelight.  Read more »

Barrier brings mare to Melbourne

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:53pm

Adelaide trainer David Balfour was in two minds about where to run Obsidian Dragon, until he saw two contrasting barrier draws.  Read more »

Strong numbers for juvenile feature

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:50pm

David Hayes has sent an early signal of the strength of his two-year-old team nominating almost 50 youngsters for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Cantonese enjoying life at the Farm

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:31pm

Cantonese has been racing in career-best form this campaign but trainer Bjorn Baker has refused to take credit for his rise through the ranks.  Read more »

Shenzhou gets another chance

Thursday 22 November 2012, 4:00pm

Shenzhou Steeds will be given the chance to end his current campaign with a win in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Outstanding opportunity for $10,000 Scholarship to Marcus Oldham

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:57pm

Marcus Oldham invites applications for the $10,000 Marcus Oldham Equine Sports Scholarship 2013.  Read more »

Improving filly set for class test

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:37pm

A last start midweek victory has earned sparingly-raced filly Tigress Baby the chance to test her mettle in Saturday company.  Read more »

Winterbottom important test for Travinator

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:07pm

Trainer Daniel Pearce is looking forward to pitting his up-and-coming sprinter Travinator against some polished interstate performers.  Read more »

Duggan appeals penalty

Thursday 22 November 2012, 2:35pm

Apprentice Jenny Duggan has been granted a stay of proceedings after lodging an appeal against a month-long suspension.  Read more »

Dettori handed temporary French ban

Thursday 22 November 2012, 3:40am

Jockey Frankie Dettori has been temporarily banned from riding in France after a positive test for a banned substance.  Read more »

Another blow for Nathan Tinkler

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 6:01pm

Nathan Tinkler's racing operation has been dealt another blow with one of the arms of his thoroughbred business placed into liquidation.  Read more »

Murray's Sun on a rollercoaster ride

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 5:58pm

UK-born trainer Bridget Jones says Murray's Sun is the horse of a lifetime and despite his nine years, is still relishing his racing.  Read more »

Winter King looking to make amends

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 5:45pm

Former Sydney galloper Winter King will be out to make amends for a luckless last start when he steps out at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Cornerstone Reduction at Inglis Summer Sale

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 5:10pm

Leading South Australian Stud Cornerstone have announced they will be offering 10 well-credentialed broodmares at the upcoming Inglis Sydney Summer Sale on Friday 7 December where selling will commence at 11am.  Read more »

Ibicenco injured, Sydney Cup in doubt

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 4:24pm

Sandown Cup winner Ibicenco requires surgery to remove a bone chip and will now miss the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

More jockeys to be questioned over bets

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 4:17pm

More jockeys expect to be questioned this week over betting as Victoria's racing integrity commissioner prepares to review the Damien Oliver inquiry.  Read more »

Bluey to target summer series

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 3:47pm

Carry Me Bluey is yet to win at stakes level but trainer Norm Hilton has high hopes that might change this preparation.  Read more »

On the Road: Yearling Inspections

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 3:16pm

From New Zealand to Central Queensland and across to Western Australia, there are plenty of open roads covered by the Inglis Bloodstock Team in order to inspect every yearling entered for the Australian Easter Yearling Sale.  Read more »

December Thoroughbred Catalogue Online

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 9:54am

The catalogue for next month’s Inglis Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale is now online.  Read more »

Jakkalberry primed for Japan Cup bid

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 8:54am

Trainer Marco Botti says there are no concerns about Jakkalberry coming back in distance from the Melbourne Cup to the Japan Cup.  Read more »

Doctors decide on Dettori's future

Wednesday 21 November 2012, 4:34am

French racing's governing body says an independent medical commission is deciding if jockey Frankie Dettori will be banned for a doping offence.  Read more »

Ballarat to run the other way around

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:47pm

The Ballarat Cup meeting on Sunday will mark the first clockwise race run in Victoria in 60 years.  Read more »

Vic racing minister demands Oliver review

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:40pm

Victoria's racing minister wants the state racing integrity commissioner to examine allegations Racing Victoria mishandled its inquiry into Damien Oliver.  Read more »

RV chairman backs stewards

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:40pm

Racing Victoria chief says investigators were correct to resist calls for jockey Damien Oliver to be stood down from riding.  Read more »

Leading apprentice suspended for one month

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:36pm

In-form apprentice Jenny Duggan has been suspended for one month after stewards completed an inquiry into Kembla Grange Cup ride.  Read more »

Youthful Jack after more Tasmanian riches

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:58pm

Youthful Jack will travel to Tasmania's summer carnival in defence of his three wins in the state's premier weight-for-age sprints.  Read more »

McCarthy iron horse for hectic farewell

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:51pm

Trainer Brendan McCarthy is thinking about racing Commanding Time twice in 24 hours, confirming the stayer's reputation as an iron horse.  Read more »

Zanughan out to continue overseas trend

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:30pm

Zanughan, a Listed race winner in Ireland, is the latest import out to make an impression on Australian racing.  Read more »

Oliver bares his soul in inquiry

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:11pm

Damien Oliver has spoken of the dark period in his life which coincided with him placing a bet which has led to a 10 month ban.  Read more »

Weight a burden for Luckygray: trainer

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 2:03pm

Trainer Gino Poletti is concerned about the history books conspiring against his Railway Stakes topweight Luckygray.  Read more »

Johnnie Walker rewards Inglis Group 1 Winners

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 11:45am

Australia’s leading thoroughbred auctioneer; Inglis, today announced a partnership with the world’s leading premium Scotch Whisky, Johnnie Walker.  Read more »

Jockey Damien Oliver banned for 10 months

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 10:53am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has been banned from racing for 10 months after pleading guilty to placing a $10,000 bet via a third party.  Read more »