News

Trainers scrambling for Stradbroke jockeys

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 1:36pm

Coronavirus restrictions on travel have led to a scramble to get jockeys for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap on June 6.  Read more »

Michael Rodd set to resume at Flemington

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 12:13pm

Returning jockey Michael Rodd has five rides booked at Flemington, including former Singapore Horse of the Year Debt Agent.  Read more »

Victorem set for a crack at Stradbroke Hcp

Tuesday 19 May 2020, 9:42am

Port Macquarie galloper Victorem is headed to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap after a successful barrier trial on Tuesday.  Read more »

Brisbane plans for Sydney colt Wild Ruler

Monday 18 May 2020, 5:52pm

Promising Sydney two-year-old Wild Ruler is scheduled to run in the Champagne Classic in Brisbane ahead of a possible tilt at the Group One JJ Atkins.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane topweight for Stradbroke

Monday 18 May 2020, 5:46pm

Accomplished sprinter Santa Ana Lane is the 58.5kg topweight as he tries to repeat his 2018 Stradbroke Handicap win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Moroney considers Harlech for Aust spring

Monday 18 May 2020, 3:57pm

Trainer Mike Moroney has spring ambitions for Tofane, Buffalo River and Aktau while he is also looking to bring sprinter-miler Harlech across from New Zealand.  Read more »

Damian Lane set to continue Japan sojourn

Monday 18 May 2020, 2:22pm

Leading Melbourne jockey Damian Lane expects to receive approval to continue riding in Japan during the Australian off-season.  Read more »

Django Freeman ready for Australian debut

Monday 18 May 2020, 1:54pm

German Derby runner-up Django Freeman is scheduled to make his Australian debut over 1600m at Flemington after missing last spring because of injury.  Read more »

Trekking a big shortener in Stradbroke Hcp

Monday 18 May 2020, 1:09pm

Godolphin galloper Trekking has been the big shortener in Stradbroke Handicap betting after his win in The Goodwood.  Read more »

Bosson rejects Australia for Te Akau role

Monday 18 May 2020, 12:58pm

Star New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson has been retained as Te Akau Racing's No.1 stable rider for the 2020-21 thoroughbred season.  Read more »

Wisdom Of Water is real the deal: Fradd

Sunday 17 May 2020, 2:20pm

International jockey Robbie Fradd says new JJ Atkins favourite Wisdom Of Water will have no problems handling the high-pressure of the Group One race.  Read more »

Symons-Laxon 2YO on track for Atkins start

Sunday 17 May 2020, 12:29pm

Thunder Mania has emphasised his claims for the Group One JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm with an important win.  Read more »

Vega regains some old Magic in Perth win

Sunday 17 May 2020, 12:11pm

Veteran sprinter Vega Magic is back in the business of winning after making a successful return to Perth racing.  Read more »

Select Queensland team for Tulloch Lodge

Sunday 17 May 2020, 11:00am

Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will have a smaller than usual presence in Brisbane this winter but they still plan to take a select team of horses.  Read more »

Hanseatic to stay on sprint path in spring

Sunday 17 May 2020, 10:20am

Multiple stakes-winning colt Hanseatic is likely to be targeted at sprint races during his spring campaign.  Read more »

Cartwright looking forward to Vic return

Sunday 17 May 2020, 10:00am

Apprentice Georgina Cartwright says the decision to base herself in Adelaide for the carnival was the right choice but she is looking forward to returning home.  Read more »

Queensland media negotiations are ongoing

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:41am

The negotiations for media rights in Queensland are ongoing despite the Brisbane Racing Club re-signing with Sky Channel.  Read more »

Injured jockey Duggan feels 'very lucky'

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:36am

NSW jockey Jenny Duggan admits luck was on her side as she recovers from injuries suffered in a race fall.  Read more »

Strict protocols for Irish horse racing

Sunday 17 May 2020, 9:08am

Horse Racing Ireland has announced the resumption of racing with coronavirus protocols involving trainers, jockeys and racecourse staff.  Read more »

New York racetracks cleared for reopening

Sunday 17 May 2020, 8:54am

Horse racing in New York is on the verge of resuming behind closed doors at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga.  Read more »