News

Jim Byrne back for Outback Barbie mount

Wednesday 6 May 2020, 10:56am

Jim Byrne has recovered from a second operation on a broken leg to ride Outback Barbie in the Group Three BRC Sprint.  Read more »

Hopes British racing can resume soon

Wednesday 6 May 2020, 7:47am

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has spoken positively about hopes the resumption of racing in Britain might not be too far away.  Read more »

Gobstopper beats Runaway to win Galleywood

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 6:10pm

Gobstopper, an elder brother of Australasian Oaks winner Toffee Tongue, has narrowly beaten favourite Runaway in the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Ablaze too tough in Grand Annual victory

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 5:34pm

Ablaze has shown his versatility winning both the Jericho Cup on the flat and Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool this season.  Read more »

Russian Camelot on target for Derby tilt

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 5:03pm

Despite Russian Camelot missing a lead-up race, trainer Danny O'Brien says the colt could not be in better condition for the Group One South Australian Derby.  Read more »

Getting Leggie lands Brierly Steeplechase

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 4:59pm

A wise decision by trainer Nick Smart has landed connections victory in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Gosford Gold Cup to suit Greysful Glamour

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 4:30pm

Trainer Mark Newnham believes Greysful Glamour can produce a bold run in the Gosford Gold Cup after bypassing the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup because of a heavy track.  Read more »

Alexander set to double up at Caulfield

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 3:54pm

Irish-bred import Southern Rock is set to join Kiwia in a handicap race at Caulfield as a starting point to a spring campaign.  Read more »

Baylee Nothdurft inquiry to resume

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 3:06pm

A stewards inquiry into leading jockey Baylee Nothdurft's ride on Vega One at the Sunshine Coast last month is set to resume.  Read more »

Order Of Command set for Wangoom Handicap

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 2:49pm

Danny O'Brien has aimed Order Of Command at this year's Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool and the trainer cannot fault the sprinter going into the race.  Read more »

Pateman hospitalised after jumps fall

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 2:02pm

Jockey Steven Pateman has been stood down from his remaining rides after suffering concussion in a fall at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Star Of Michelin cleared to race again

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 1:48pm

Three-year-old Star Of Michelin has easily won a barrier trial to get his clearance to resume a winter campaign after an episode of cardiac arrhythmia.  Read more »

Field of 14 to contest Group 1 SA Derby

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 12:45pm

Three fillies will back up into the South Australian Derby after contesting the Australasian Oaks in a bid to emulate the Lindsay Park-trained Qafila.  Read more »

Godolphin heads Stradbroke entries

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 9:56am

The powerful Godolphin operation has nominated nine horses for the Group One Stradbroke including last year's winner Trekking.  Read more »

Racing ready to resume in France

Tuesday 5 May 2020, 7:22am

Racing in France is poised to return as planned after the Paris police gave permission to resume racing at ParisLongchamp.  Read more »

Pateman set to partner Zed Em at the Bool

Monday 4 May 2020, 6:22pm

Dual licence holder Steven Pateman is free to ride Zed Em at Warrnambool as he waits on the judgment in a cobalt case.  Read more »

Purcell hopes for upset wins on home track

Monday 4 May 2020, 6:14pm

Local trainer Aaron Purcell with have Guizot and Instigator chasing upset wins in the Wangoom Handicap and Warrnambool Cup, respectively.  Read more »

Newcomer out to build trainer's profile

Monday 4 May 2020, 5:40pm

Joseph Waldron is hoping former Godolphin gelding Wagner might be the horse to build the profile of his stable at Mornington.  Read more »

House Of Cartier out to add Gosford Cup

Monday 4 May 2020, 4:48pm

The John Sargent-trained mare House Of Cartier is set to back up in the Gosford Gold Cup at Randwick eight days after winning the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup.  Read more »

Queensland stars dominate BRC Sprint noms

Monday 4 May 2020, 4:20pm

Several horses with claims to being Queensland's best sprinter have been nominated for the Group Three BRC Sprint as a lead-up to the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »