News

Order Of St George retired to stud

Wednesday 12 September 2018, 7:10am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at stud.  Read more »

Matthew McGrath new ATC chairman

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 6:29pm

Matthew McGrath has been elected chairman of the Australian Turf Club after a special meeting caused by the retirement of Laurie Macri from the position.  Read more »

Numbers halved to tackle Winx in Cox Plate

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:58pm

Potential Cox Plate runners have been whittled down to 63 following first declarations for the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

James McDonald back on Le Romain

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:13pm

James McDonald will ride triple Group One winner Le Romain when he lines up in the George Main Stakes against Winx at Randwick.  Read more »

Perth galloper set for Flemington debut

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 5:10pm

Perth stayer Pounamu is set to make his first appearance in Melbourne when he runs in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers for Prince Of Caviar at Bendigo

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:13pm

Prince Of Caviar will attempt to break his maiden status at Bendigo when he steps out wearing blinkers for the first time.  Read more »

Jim Byrne to be reunited with Barbie

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 4:02pm

Leading Brisbane rider Jim Byrne will be reunited with the Tony Gollan-trained Outback Barbie in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith suspended

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 3:42pm

Emerging Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has been suspended for refusing to give evidence and subsequently giving false evidence to Racing NSW stewards.  Read more »

Nature Strip secures ATC Everest slot

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 2:18pm

Explosive sprinter Nature Strip will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Humidor tops the weights for Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 11 September 2018, 11:27am

Caulfield and Melbourne Cup weights have been released with the Darren Weir-trained three-time Group One winner Humidor heading the the lists for both races.  Read more »