News

Boom apprentice to make city debut

Thursday 10 October 2019, 3:30pm

Queensland apprentice Adin Thompson will wear a famous set of racing colours when he makes his metropolitan Saturday debut at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Race fitness gives Cosmic Force advantage

Thursday 10 October 2019, 3:17pm

Cosmic Force can book a date against some of the country's fastest three-year-olds with victory in the Roman Consul Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Nick Ryan chasing first G1 on Guineas day

Thursday 10 October 2019, 3:05pm

Trainer Nick Ryan has two chances to land the first Group One win of his career with Express Pass in the Caulfield Guineas and Mahamedeis in the Toorak Hcp.  Read more »

Racing inquiry held behind closed doors

Thursday 10 October 2019, 2:37pm

After a submission from his legal representative, trainer Jarrod McLean is facing Victorian horse-racing stewards behind closed doors.  Read more »

Jarrod McLean suspended after RV hearing

Thursday 10 October 2019, 2:31pm

Victorian stewards have suspended Jarrod McLean until his criminal charges have been dealt with by the courts.  Read more »

Ballistic Boy to carry Anderson's banner

Thursday 10 October 2019, 2:10pm

Trainer Chris Anderson has sent promising Profit for a spell and will rely on Ballistic Boy for the rest of the spring.  Read more »

Eric to repay Kendrick's faith in Guineas

Thursday 10 October 2019, 2:04pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick hopes his decision not to sell Eric The Eel to Hong Kong will be rewarded in the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Just Thinkin' ready for Champion test

Thursday 10 October 2019, 1:30pm

Tulloch Lodge three-year-old Just Thinkin' will be shooting to achieve a feat his big brother could not by winning the Group One Spring Champion Stakes.  Read more »

Tarrant returns after being stood down

Thursday 10 October 2019, 1:16pm

Queensland jockey Luke Tarrant has seven rides at two meetings as he returns after being stood down by stewards two months ago.  Read more »

Spectroscope to return to city racing

Thursday 10 October 2019, 1:15pm

Much-travelled Spectroscope is ready to make his return at Eagle Farm after missing the winter carnival with a setback.  Read more »

Guineas hope The Holy One faces vet check

Thursday 10 October 2019, 12:51pm

Stewards have reported Caulfield Guineas entrant The Holy One has heat in his near fore hoof and will be reassessed by veterinarians on race eve.  Read more »

Godolphin buys brother to Golden Horn

Thursday 10 October 2019, 7:49am

Sheikh Mohammed and Godolphin have once again grabbed the headlines on day two of the Tattersalls October Sale at Newmarket.  Read more »

Richard Pegum buys into Cup hope Mustajeer

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 8:16pm

Prominent owner Richard Pegum is the new part-owner of leading imported Cups contender Mustajeer after securing a 25 per cent share in an online auction.  Read more »

Lees checks in with Mustajeer at Werribee

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 6:54pm

International Cups contender Mustajeer has continued his progression to his first Australian assignment in a gallop with fellow import Torcedor at Werribee.  Read more »

McLean directed to attend stewards hearing

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 6:45pm

Racing Victoria stewards will open inquiries following charges laid by Victoria Police's Sporting Intelligence Unit against three registered people.  Read more »

McDonald rates Southbank a promising filly

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 6:21pm

Leading jockey James McDonald is adamant his Thousand Guineas mount Southbank is a big-race winner in waiting.  Read more »

Nature Strip snares $14m Everest ticket

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 5:18pm

James Harron Bloodstock has handed sprinter Nature Strip a ticket in the $14 million Everest, leaving just three slots yet to be decided.  Read more »

Rent A Rock can earn Victoria Derby spot

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 5:01pm

Rent A Rock is an outsider with punters in the Spring Champion Stakes but trainer Danny Williams believes the 2000 metres will play in his favour.  Read more »

Kelly sets sights on winter for Take Tea

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 4:52pm

Trainer Les Kelly is already looking to next winter with Ipswich winner Take Tea who scored a last-stride win.  Read more »

Date set for Qld Derby inquiry resumption

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 4:38pm

Stewards are ready to reopen the inquiry into jockey Corey Brown's fall in the Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Trekking on target for G2 Schillaci Stakes

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 4:29pm

Stradbroke Handicap winner Trekking is one of the headline horses in the Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, with the winner to be offered a spot in The Everest.  Read more »

Wyndspelle chases maiden G1 in Toorak Hcp

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 4:17pm

Windspelle has returned to Melbourne for a second shot at the spring carnival and will take his place in the Group One Toorak Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ken Keys with another chance in G1 Guineas

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 3:29pm

Cranbourne trainer Ken Keys admits he does not know how good lightly raced Soul Patch is but believes he deserves his chance in the Group One Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Suzuka Devious shoots for Caulfield Stakes

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 3:11pm

Japan's Suzuka Devious is one of four international gallopers having their first Australian starts in the Group One Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

A snapshot of trainer Darren Weir's career

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 1:19pm

A timeline of Darren Weir's rise from humble beginnings to Australia's leading racehorse trainer before his sudden fall from grace.  Read more »

RV shoots down call to move Melbourne Cup

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 1:16pm

Racing Victoria has no plans to break with almost 150 years of tradition by rescheduling the Melbourne Cup, chairman Brian Kruger says.  Read more »

Cellarman to continue family's winning run

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 12:22pm

The Chris Waller-trained Cellarman has indicated he is ready to match the recent win of his little sister Cellarmaid.  Read more »

BRC announces profit despite racing loss

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 12:15pm

The Brisbane Racing Club has declared a profit of almost $880,000 despite its racing arm sustaining another hefty loss.  Read more »

Banned trainer Weir faces cruelty charges

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 12:11pm

Former racehorse trainer Darren Weir has been charged with animal cruelty, conspiracy and weapons offences following raids on his stables.  Read more »

Creator out of Guineas, Exeter gains start

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 12:03pm

First emergency Exeter is in the field for the Caulfield Guineas after the scratching of Creator, while second reserve Groundswell has edged closer to a start.  Read more »

Capacity field set for G1 Toorak Handicap

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 11:55am

The Group One Toorak Handicap at Caulfield has attracted a capacity field of 18 plus three emergencies.  Read more »

Field of 11 for Group One Caulfield Stakes

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 11:51am

The Group One Caulfield Stakes has attracted a field of 11 which includes four horses set to make their first Australian appearances.  Read more »

Replica Melbourne Cup stolen from cafe

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 9:09am

Thieves have taken off with a replica of the 2017 Melbourne Cup during a Victorian cafe burglary.  Read more »

Outback Barbie to stay home in Brisbane

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 6:44pm

Classy mare Outback Barbie will remain in Brisbane for the summer carnival despite an impressive barrier trial win at Doomben.  Read more »

Everest spot up for grabs in G2 Schillaci

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 6:13pm

A field of nine is set to run in the Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield with the winner to be offered the Melbourne Racing Club's slot in the The Everest.  Read more »

Shadow Hero dominates Spring Champion

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 6:05pm

Shadow Hero is the dominant favourite to give trainer Mark Newnham back-to-back wins in the Group One Spring Champion Stakes.  Read more »

Cox Plate has 35 remaining in contention

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 5:47pm

Following third acceptances for the Cox Plate at The Valley, 35 horses remain in contention, including nine internationally trained gallopers.  Read more »

Numbers whittled down for Caulfield Cup

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 5:24pm

Bart Cummings winner Surprise Baby is a notable omission from Caulfield Cup second declarations with 45 horses remaining in contention.  Read more »

Flit a dominant Thousand Guineas favourite

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 5:14pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman is confident Flit is the one to beat in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield despite her unplaced effort last start.  Read more »

Danceteria on song for Caulfield Stakes

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 3:55pm

UK-based French trainer David Menuisier has been to Werribee to watch Cox Plate contender Danceteria go through his paces ahead of the Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Night's Watch on target for G1 Toorak

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 3:45pm

The Chris Waller-trained Night's Watch is set to contest the Group One Toorak Handicap and has worked sharply at the course in preparation for the 1600m-race.  Read more »

Macdonald believes Dalasan can defy draw

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 3:34pm

Trainer Leon Macdonald would have preferred a better barrier draw for Dalasan but remains confident he has the right horse to win the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

McDonald believes Kubrick can emulate sire

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 3:13pm

James McDonald believes Caulfield Guineas contender Kubrick can emulate his sire Shooting To Win who won the race five years ago.  Read more »

Avilius gets another look at Caulfield

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 3:05pm

Avilius is unbeaten in his two runs at Caulfield and has had another look at the course in a solo gallop ahead of the Group One Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Cox Plate equal fav to have Valley gallop

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 1:44pm

Cox Plate equal favourite Lys Gracieux will get a look at the Cox Plate course in a pre-race gallop at The Valley.  Read more »

Dalasan draws wide in Caulfield Guineas

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 12:52pm

Dalasan is a drifting favourite for the Caulfield Guineas after drawing a wide barrier with Alligator Blood firming slightly.  Read more »

Flit draws barrier two in 1000 Guineas

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 11:59am

Favourite Flit remains the $2 favourite for the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield after drawing barrier two in the Group One race for three-year-old fillies.  Read more »

Trinder confirms Plate for Mystic Journey

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 11:35am

Tasmanian trainer Adam Trinder has confirmed his stable star Mystic Journey will press on to the Group One Cox Plate at her next start.  Read more »

Redzel tunes up for Everest with trial win

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 8:51am

Redzel has comfortably held In Her Time to win a barrier trial at Gosford ahead of his bid for a third win in the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Tegan Harrison injured in four-horse fall

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 8:02am

Brisbane rider Tegan Harrison faces several months on the sidelines recovering from injuries received in a four-horse fall at Doomben.  Read more »