News

Mathrick happy with second-hand horses

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 3:59pm

Trainer Shawn Mathrick has transformed rogue galloper Our Nkwazi into an almost instant winner with a brave victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Trainer puts proviso on Road Trippin' run

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 3:40pm

Handy galloper Road Trippin' is one of the early favourites for his race at Caulfield but the three-year-old won't be risked on heavy going.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup duo step out between races

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 3:30pm

Two of trainer Gai Waterhouse's leading Melbourne Cup aspirants tuned up for their spring returns with an exhibition gallop between races at Canterbury.  Read more »

Concerns unfounded for Don't Get Excited

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 1:42pm

Fears that a wet track at Sandown could be a problem for Don't Get Excited proved to be unfounded with the gelding scoring a strong win.  Read more »

Jewson heads new Grade One jumps races

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 11:25am

Four British jumps races have been elevated to Grade One status, including the Jewson Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Murtagh wins King George ride on Novellist

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 11:15am

Novellist, into 4-1 second favouritism for the King George VI And Queen Elizabaeth Stakes, will be ridden by Johnny Murtagh in the Group One race.  Read more »

St Nicholas Abbey to undergo surgery

Wednesday 24 July 2013, 7:23am

Six-time Group One winner St Nicholas Abbey will undergo surgery on an injured pastern in an attempt to save him for a stud career.  Read more »

St Nicholas Abbey suffers serious injury

Tuesday 23 July 2013, 6:33pm

Six-time Group One winner St Nicholas Abbey has suffered a career-ending injury with owners Coolmore hoping to save him for a stud career.  Read more »

Johnson returns to Australia with a winner

Tuesday 23 July 2013, 5:27pm

Murray Johnson, an Australian who made his name as a racehorse trainer in America, has landed a winner with his first local runner at Seymour.  Read more »

Mick Kent closes in on training landmark

Tuesday 23 July 2013, 4:56pm

Cranbourne trainer Mick Kent is headed for a career-best season on Melbourne metropolitan tracks with three city meetings remaining.  Read more »