News

Another ATO GST Registration Crackdown

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 4:27pm

The most contentious area of horse taxation is whether the breeding and/or racing activity is an income tax “business” or GST “enterprise”.   Read more »

Lane heading back to WA for G1 Railway

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 4:10pm

Melbourne-based Damian Lane is hoping to win his first Railway Stakes in Perth when he rides Rageese for trainer Darren Weir.  Read more »

Calanda sizzles in W'Farm maiden victory

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 3:56pm

Peter and Paul Snowden-trained gelding Calanda has broken his maiden at Warwick Farm, setting a class record in the process.  Read more »

Weight drop to suit Scherzoso at Ballarat

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 3:53pm

A weight drop of six kilograms and a rise in distance has Tony McEvoy hopeful of a forward showing from Scherzoso in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Chris Munce in Millions march

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 3:20pm

Chris Munce has won with another Magic Millions graduate but is yet to commit Skate To Paris to a start in the big two-year-old race  Read more »

I Am Wanted gives trainer first city win

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 2:55pm

Four-year-old gelding I Am Wanted has given trainer Trevor Andrews his first city win and second winner in as many days, with victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Beach resolution for Warrnambool trainers

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 2:30pm

Warrnambool trainers have been granted a reprieve and are allowed to train on the beaches, but under restricted conditions.  Read more »

In The Vanguard aiming for Magic Millions

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 2:20pm

Trainer John Sargent is weighing up whether to race In The Vanguard at Rosehill after she drew the widest barrier.  Read more »

Weir nominates seven for the Auckland Cup

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 1:27pm

Trainer Darren Weir is keeping options open with his large team of horses, nominating seven stayers for the Auckland Cup in New Zealand.  Read more »

Forster to rely on Too Good To Refuse

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 12:53pm

Desleigh Forster will have only one runner in the Keith Noud Quality after electing to keep Cylinder Beach for another week.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 16/11/2016

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 10:44am

This week's edition of the Prime DIspatch compiled by Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Vadamos to shuttle to Rich Hill Stud in NZ

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 9:10am

French Group One winner Vadamos will stand the southern hemisphere breeding season at Rich Hill Stud in New Zealand.  Read more »

Godolphin issues statement on McDonald

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 8:24am

Godolphin has issued a statement saying it will support champion Sydney jockey James McDonald who has been charged with a betting offence.  Read more »

Mackintosh draws wide in G1 Railway

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 7:06am

Equal Railway Stakes favourite Mackintosh has drawn barrier 16 for the Group One race.  Read more »

UK punters to bet into Hong Kong pools

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 6:41am

The Hong Kong Jockey Club and UK Tote have signed an agreement which will allow British punters to bet into the large HK parimutuel pools.  Read more »

Berry and Bowman to ride at Sha Tin

Wednesday 16 November 2016, 6:22am

Tommy Berry and Hugh Bowman will ride at the Group Two meeting at Sha Tin, a prelude to International day.  Read more »

McDonald charged with betting offence

Tuesday 15 November 2016, 5:40pm

Premier Sydney jockey James McDonald has been charged with a betting offence relating to the debut win of Astern.  Read more »

Murrell fined $5000 over social media post

Tuesday 15 November 2016, 5:02pm

Australian Bloodstock director Luke Murrell has copped a $5000 fine after pleading guilty to engaging in conduct prejudicial to the image of racing.  Read more »

Mitchell heads down Dream Lane to Rosehill

Tuesday 15 November 2016, 4:56pm

Trainer Nick Mitchell believes Dream Lane has improved as she drops from Listed grade to a benchmark handicap at Rosehill on Saturday.  Read more »

James Cummings after second Bong Bong Cup

Tuesday 15 November 2016, 4:23pm

Trainer James Cummings is seeking back-to-back wins in the Bong Bong Cup with a son of Pendragon.  Read more »