News
Begg chasing city win from Caulfield base
Melbourne
Tuesday 18 December 2018, 2:19pm
Exceedingly Easy gave trainer Grahame Begg his first win from his new Caulfield base and he hopes she can add to her provincial victory. Read more »
ATC again offers Sydney Cup bonuses
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2018, 1:49pm
Placegetters in the Sydney Cup can again earn bonuses via designated staying races during the season. Read more »
Driver hoped Winx focus would allow top-up
Melbourne
Tuesday 18 December 2018, 11:37am
A stablehand who admitted administering illegal race day treatments to horses said Melbourne Cup horses were never involved. Read more »
No immediate end in sight in Regumate saga
Melbourne
Tuesday 18 December 2018, 11:14am
The exodus of fillies and mares to NSW is set to continue as there appears no immediate resolution to the Regumate saga. Read more »
Racing NSW to allow dual licences
Sydney
Tuesday 18 December 2018, 11:03am
Racing NSW has approved dual jockey/trainer licences after considering submissions led by Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne. Read more »
Alizee wins barrier trial at Randwick
Sydney
Monday 17 December 2018, 6:45pm
Alizee has won a 1050m-trial at Randwick as she heads towards a return to racing after an automatic ban for a bleeding attack. Read more »
Invinzabeel ready to shine first-up
Sydney
Monday 17 December 2018, 5:49pm
Former Chris Waller-trained gelding Invinzabeel has pleased new trainer Mark Newnham before his first start for the stable in an open handicap at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Single Handed turns Smart's fortune around
Melbourne
Monday 17 December 2018, 5:42pm
Single Handed has been instrumental in helping turn the fortunes of his Ballarat trainer Nick Smart around after a lean winter. Read more »
Written By working towards Oakleigh Plate
Melbourne
Monday 17 December 2018, 4:34pm
Quality three-year-old Written By has returned to work to be prepared for an autumn campaign with the Group One Oakleigh Plate a goal. Read more »
A Man To Match ready for series final
Brisbane
Monday 17 December 2018, 2:38pm
Trainer Tony Gollan is hoping his run of success this summer will continue with A Man To Match in the Eagle Way series final at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Aquanita eight member admits to top-ups
Melbourne
Monday 17 December 2018, 11:43am
The stablehand at the centre of the 'Aquanita eight' scandal has admitted giving horses "top-ups" as part of an agreement with trainer Robert Smerdon. Read more »
Zac Purton rides 900th Hong Kong winner
Sydney
Monday 17 December 2018, 6:36am
Hong Kong-based Australian jockey Zac Purton has ridden five winners at Sha Tin to reach 900 in the competitive HK arena. Read more »
Cutadeel wins Listed race on way to Derby
Sydney
Sunday 16 December 2018, 6:04pm
The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Cutadeel has confirmed a path to the New Zealand Derby with his win in a Listed race at Ellerslie. Read more »
Qld owner Bill Xanthopolous loses appeal
Brisbane
Sunday 16 December 2018, 3:51pm
Stablehand and owner Bill Xanthopolous has failed in an appeal of a six-month disqualification from an incident at a Gold Coast stable earlier this year. Read more »
Aloisia shows a return to form on Regumate
Sydney
Sunday 16 December 2018, 3:44pm
The issue of using Regumate on fillies and mares continues with Victorian mare Aloisia showing a return to form in Sydney where it is allowed. Read more »
Jackson Murphy stars for Toby Edmonds
Brisbane
Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:34pm
Queensland apprentice Jackson Murphy has outridden his three kilogram metropolitan claim but will continue to get rides for top trainer Toby Edmonds. Read more »
Racing Queensland lifts race fields fees
Brisbane
Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:30pm
Racing Queensland has announced an increase to bookmakers in fees for race fields. Read more »
Missrock aimed at Christmas stakes races
Melbourne
Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:27pm
Trainer Robbie Laing will set Group One performer Missrock for a holiday stakes race to try to get her back in winning form. Read more »
Key player in Aquanita scandal at hearing
Melbourne
Sunday 16 December 2018, 2:24pm
A key player in Australia's biggest racing scandal has to give evidence at the appeals for four trainers disqualified over the 'Aquanita eight' top-ups affair. Read more »
Dubious set to run at Eagle Farm reopening
Melbourne
Sunday 16 December 2018, 1:48pm
Impressive Randwick debut winner Dubious is Brisbane-bound for a race at Eagle Farm ahead of the Magic Millions meeting at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Work going ahead to spruce up Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Sunday 16 December 2018, 10:02am
About 150 people are working hard to get the Eagle Farm facilities ready for a much-anticipated return to racing at the track. Read more »
Barrier a key for Victorem in Lough Neagh
Brisbane
Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:52pm
A good barrier draw has helped smart galloper Victorem win the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Smart Coupe defies odds in Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:34pm
A predicted storm failed to arrive at Flemington which enabled Smart Coupe to take her place and score in the Wingate Avenue Community Centre Trophy. Read more »
Sky's the limit for Villiers Stakes winner
Sydney
Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:28pm
Sky Boy has taken the next step to fulfilling his destiny with his win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick earning him a berth in the Doncaster Mile. Read more »
Zoustyle answers critics in Gold Edition
Brisbane
Saturday 15 December 2018, 6:20pm
Brilliant colt Zoustyle has answered his critics with an easy win in the Listed Gold Edition Plate at Doomben. Read more »
Fell Swoop makes return to winners' circle
Sydney
Saturday 15 December 2018, 5:46pm
Fell Swoop has made a welcome return to the winner's circle, taking out the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Read more »
Weir contemplates autumn with Declares War
Melbourne
Saturday 15 December 2018, 5:18pm
Declares War has recorded a winning hat-trick for the Darren Weir stable while there's improvement to come from an underdone Whispering Brook Read more »
Flying Houtzen breaks Doomben track record
Brisbane
Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:59pm
Top Queensland mare Houtzen has broken the Doomben 1050m record in winning the Listed Bribie Handicap. Read more »
Accession steps up in $500k Inglis Nursery
Sydney
Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:39pm
The Chris Waller-trained Accession has shown the benefit of his second on debut to win the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick and prompt Golden Slipper dreams. Read more »
Stud newcomer figures in Doomben double
Brisbane
Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:32pm
Better Reflection has overcome difficulties to continue sire Better Than Ready's great start to his stud career by winning the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Sydney Cup the autumn plan for Our Century
Sydney
Saturday 15 December 2018, 4:01pm
Our Century will be aimed at the Group One Sydney Cup after showing his staying prowess in the Listed Christmas Cup at Randwick. Read more »
The Odyssey books place in Magic Millions
Brisbane
Saturday 15 December 2018, 3:52pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida believes The Odyssey can improve further after locking in a place in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at Doomben. Read more »
Flemington first for trainer Peter Chow
Melbourne
Saturday 15 December 2018, 3:21pm
Moor Wanted has provided Warrnambool trainer Peter Chow with his first Flemington win, taking out the Pin & Win Fundraiser Trophy. Read more »
Magnufighter stays on for Gold Coast bid
Brisbane
Saturday 15 December 2018, 2:21pm
Magnufighter has confirmed trainer Gary Duncan's belief he is a genuine stayer with his win in the Singapore Turf Club Trophy. Read more »
Weir colt makes Magic Million statement
Melbourne
Saturday 15 December 2018, 1:47pm
Two-year-old Yes Yes Yes has broken through for his maiden victory, taking out the SecondBite Plate at Flemington. Read more »
Bookies Feel Good about long-priced winner
Brisbane
Saturday 15 December 2018, 1:43pm
The training partnership of Sheila Laxon and John Symon have again shown their prowess with veteran horses when outsider I Feel Good won at Doomben. Read more »
Winx back home at Chris Waller's stable
Sydney
Friday 14 December 2018, 5:01pm
Champion Winx is back in Chris Waller's Rosehill stable with connections close to confirming she will race on in the new year. Read more »
Captain Rhett to relish Flemington trip
Melbourne
Friday 14 December 2018, 4:57pm
A rise in distance should suit the Pat Carey-trained Captain Rhett when he steps out in the Make-A-Wish Australia Trophy at Flemington. Read more »
Currie faces fourth substance allegation
Brisbane
Friday 14 December 2018, 4:25pm
Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie will face a fourth charge next month with stewards advising he has another alleged positive swab for one of his horses. Read more »
Lester Piggott has pacemaker fitted
London
Friday 14 December 2018, 4:06pm
Former champion jockey Lester Piggott is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery to have a pacemaker fitted. Read more »
Early pace to help Havasay at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 14 December 2018, 3:18pm
Quality sprinter Havasay will be suited by a fast early pace as he tries to win the Listed Bribie Handicap at Doomben. Read more »
Queenslanders don't Doubt Villiers claims
Sydney
Friday 14 December 2018, 3:00pm
There will be a State of Origin flavour to the Villiers Stakes when trainer Steve O'Dea attempts to take the trophy back to Qld for the second consecutive year. Read more »
Robert Heathcote a chance with only runner
Brisbane
Friday 14 December 2018, 2:36pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote will have only one runner at Doomben but believes wet weather gives him a real chance. Read more »
Newgate in box seat for Nursery success
Sydney
Friday 14 December 2018, 12:32pm
As part-owners of favourite Strasbourg and debutant Enforcement, Newgate Farm has a strong grip on the Inglis Nursery at Randwick Read more »
Kavanagh hopes for Kentucky to breeze home
Melbourne
Friday 14 December 2018, 12:16pm
A return to winning form at his last start at Ballarat has trainer Levi Kavanagh confident Kentucky Breeze can run a good race over 1700m at Flemington. Read more »
Granny to shake off Caulfield curse
Brisbane
Friday 14 December 2018, 12:01pm
Smart filly Granny Red Shoes has trialled well as she attempts to shake off the Caulfield curse at Doomben. Read more »
PRIME DISPATCH - Edition 222 – 13/12/2018
Friday 14 December 2018, 10:41am
Firstly, happy birthday to my son Vincent who turns 26 today. He’s good fun to have around and I’m sure he is excited to have Resinite running today at Coffs Harbour. Vince and I have a small interest in Resinite who won well last start. Read more »
Barry O'Farrell gives Conghua thumbs-up
Sydney
Thursday 13 December 2018, 6:10pm
Racing Australia chief executive Barry O'Farrell has visited the Conghua training centre in China and says he believes it meets Aust biosecurity standards. Read more »
Chris Munce gets back to his day job
Brisbane
Thursday 13 December 2018, 5:51pm
Former champion jockey Chris Munce recently rode in a jump-out at Eagle Farm but is now back to the business of training. Read more »
Balancing act for Kendrick with Rose
Brisbane
Thursday 13 December 2018, 5:20pm
Trainer Stuart Kendrick is facing a delicate balancing act to decide whether to run noted wet track horse Hingus Rose in the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes. Read more »