News

Leigh Roche outed for five weeks

Friday 3 February 2017, 8:06am

Visiting Irish jockey Leigh Roche's stint in Australia has been marred by a five-week ban for his handling of a horse in a staying race at Randwick.  Read more »

Guineas hopes step out in Manfred Stakes

Thursday 2 February 2017, 5:25pm

A number of Australian Guineas hopefuls will step out in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield including Sandown Guineas winner Morton's Fork.  Read more »

Vic administrators applaud Everest concept

Thursday 2 February 2017, 4:27pm

Racing administrators in Victoria see the new $10 million race The Everest as a positive for Australian racing globally.  Read more »

Goodwood Cup upgraded to Group One status

Thursday 2 February 2017, 3:40pm

The Goodwood Cup, often used as a Melbourne Cup lead-up, has been upgraded to Group One level.  Read more »

Group One line up for Cranbourne trial

Thursday 2 February 2017, 3:12pm

Five Group One winners are set to trial over 800m in the opening heat of 22 trials at Cranbourne.  Read more »

A look at jockey Darren Gauci's career

Thursday 2 February 2017, 3:00pm

A snapshot of Darren Gauci's career as a jockey in the lead-up to his final meeting at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gauci set for final meeting as a jockey

Thursday 2 February 2017, 2:55pm

Darren Gauci will ride competitively for the final time at Caulfield before retiring from the saddle to begin a new role as an apprentice jockey coach.  Read more »

Guest of Honour back to near best

Thursday 2 February 2017, 2:48pm

Group One performer Guest Of Honour will have his first start for Matt Dunn with the trainer buoyed by his recent barrier trial win.  Read more »

Formality to press her Blue Diamond claims

Thursday 2 February 2017, 2:24pm

Lindsay Park will have two representatives in the Chairman's Stakes, an important lead-up to the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Smith bides his Time to target G2 Breeders

Thursday 2 February 2017, 2:19pm

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith could score the biggest win of his career if lightly raced mare In Her Time can triumph in the Group Two Breeders' Classic.  Read more »

Meadow being set for possible Oaks double

Thursday 2 February 2017, 1:15pm

Promising filly Meadow resumes at Eagle Farm to begin a preparation aimed at the Australian Oaks and Queensland Oaks.  Read more »

Japanese star to stand at Arrowfield Stud

Thursday 2 February 2017, 12:09pm

Japanese star Maurice will join the Arrowfield Stud stallion roster for the southern hemisphere season.  Read more »

Greg Bennett to join Aquis Farm

Thursday 2 February 2017, 11:25am

Respected Scone trainer Greg Bennett is to hand in his licence and take up a position with Aquis Farm.  Read more »

MAURICE JOINS THE ARROWFIELD ROSTER

Thursday 2 February 2017, 10:39am

Australia’s Arrowfield Stud is proud to announce that international champion and six-time Group 1 winner Maurice will shuttle to Arrowfield from the 2017 southern hemisphere breeding season onwards.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 2/2/2017

Thursday 2 February 2017, 9:10am

Catch up on the latest in the Prime stable and take a closer look at their recent yearling purchases in this week's Prime Dispatch.   Read more »

Aquis Farm Team Up with Greg Bennett

Thursday 2 February 2017, 8:49am

Aquis Farm is excited to announce the appointment of leading New South Wales Trainer Greg Bennett as the Director of Racehorse Development at Aquis Farm  Read more »

Payne almost bags Sandown double

Wednesday 1 February 2017, 5:42pm

The lack of seasoning over a staying trip for Thunder Connection has cost Andrew Payne a winning double at Sandown.  Read more »

The world's richest thoroughbred races

Wednesday 1 February 2017, 5:39pm

With the announcement of a $10m sprint race to be held at Randwick, find out where it sits in the richest thoroughbred contests in the world.  Read more »

Currie looking forward to Hey Doc return

Wednesday 1 February 2017, 5:18pm

Caulfield Guineas placegetter Hey Doc is one of several talented three-year-olds set to make their return in the Group Three Manfred Stakes.  Read more »

Jim Byrne showcases his ability

Wednesday 1 February 2017, 5:12pm

Jim Byrne has shown why he would be a big loss to Brisbane racing if he accepts an overseas contract with his win on Don't Doubt Da Wife at Doomben.  Read more »