News

Ginger Jones faces city test at Sandown

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 4:58pm

Well-related gelding Ginger Jones, a half-brother to Group One winner Silent Sedition, will be out to take the next step in his career when he runs at Sandown.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark gearing up for return

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 4:54pm

New Zealand's leading Cox Plate contender Te Akau Shark is gearing up for a campaign which will also include the Epsom Handicap in Sydney.  Read more »

Ben Currie charged with fraud

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 4:31pm

Queensland police have charged trainer Ben Currie with fraud, alleging he used performance enhancing drugs to improve his horses' chances to gain prize money.  Read more »

NQ ready for record carnival

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 2:24pm

A big increase in prize money and bonus races are expected to attract an influx of visiting trainers for the North Queensland carnival.  Read more »

Melham to return from injury at Sandown

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 1:56pm

After three months on the sidelines because of injury, multiple Group One-winning jockey Ben Melham will return to the races with three rides at Sandown.  Read more »

Alf Matthews takes job as apprentice coach

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 1:28pm

Alf Matthews has been appointed as an apprentice jockey coach for Racing Victoria, filling the position left by Matt Pumpa who has taken up a role in Singapore.  Read more »

Care To Think ready for Ramornie

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 1:06pm

Comeback sprinter Care To Think is ready to tackle the Ramornie Handicap at Grafton first-up after a solid trial at Deagon.  Read more »

Blue Point retired to stud

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 8:47am

Champion Godolphin sprinter Blue Point will not race again and will join Sheikh Mohammed's stallion roster.  Read more »

Big Duke heads Caloundra Cup nominations

Monday 24 June 2019, 6:27pm

Well-performed stayer Big Duke headlines nominations for the Listed Caloundra Cup, one of three stakes races at the Sunshine Coast's feature meeting.  Read more »

Damian Lane wins second Japan Group One

Monday 24 June 2019, 6:02pm

Australian jockey Damian Lane has claimed a second Group One win during his highly successful two-month stint in Japan.  Read more »