Horse Racing News

  • Major UK meetings fall victim to virus

    Two major UK racing meetings, including the Derby festival at Epsom in June, have been...

  • Online sale realises $32.4m on first day

  • Te Akau Shark cleared for Queen Elizabeth

  • All Aged Stakes an option for Brandenburg

    Trainer John Sargent could extend Doncaster Mile placegetter Brandenburg's autumn preparation to include the All...

  • Sircconi back on track for Caulfield test

  • Miss Siska set for Coolmore Legacy again

  • Sunlight a step closer to racing return

    A 1000m barrier trial at Morphettville is set to enhance the fitness levels of multiple...
  • John Sargent

    Sargent after another ATC Australian Oaks

  • Vic Premier happy for racing to continue

  • Te Akau Shark

    Te Akau Shark to be vetted ahead of Queen Elizabeth

    Te Akau Shark, one of the leading chances for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, is to...
  • Giles Thompson

    RV starts action plan on spring carnival

  • Qld turf administrator switches to trots

Nettoyer

Doncaster winner aims for another Group 1 win

After winning the Doncaster Mile on the first day of The Championships, Nettoyer will chase another Group One victory in the Coolmore Legacy Stakes.
Danon Premium

Field of 13 for Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Japanese horse Danon Premium and English visitor Addeybb headline a field of 13 for the Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.
Kelvin Tyler

Tyler loves his F words

While many people will be bandying around a few choice F words over the lockdown period, there are two that are helping Southland trainer Kelvin...
Zed Em

Zed Em out to defend crown

Zed Em looks to be on track to defend his crown in the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at Warrnambool next month after his eye-catching win...

Hughes officially champion jumps jockey

Brian Hughes has vowed to do all he can to defend his title after officially being announced as champion British jumps jockey for the first...
Master Of Wine

Master Of Wine tunes up for Group 1 test

Master Of Wine is one of the favoured Queen Elizabeth Stakes runners in his first Group One test.
Kiamichi

Godolphin Golden Slipper winner retired

Kiamichi, who led home a Golden Slipper trifecta for Godolphin, has been retired with a record of three wins to her credit from 13 starts.

Hanger to fly south for Beer at Caulfield

Albury trainer Mitchell Beer will have one of his few runners south of the border since new protocols were introduced when Hanger runs at Caulfield.

Federal job scheme helps Qld clubs

The Federal government's JobKeeper scheme will help reduce further staff losses in the Queensland racing industry.
Opie Bosson

Mixed Queen Elizabeth feelings for Opie Bosson

NZ jockey Opie Bosson admits riding Te Akau Shark against stablemate Melody Belle in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes will be strange.

TAB investigating quaddie cash out glitch

A glitch that meant some TAB customers received excessive early cash-out payments is being investigated by technicians.
Craig Newitt

Newitt holds fears for Tasmanian racing

With racing on hold for four weeks in Tasmania, jockey Craig Newitt fears it could have a crippling effect on the local industry.
Beauty Generation

Beauty Generation back to best in Hong Kong

Beauty Generation has bounced back to winning form in the Group Two Chairman's Trophy at Sha Tin ahead of the Champion's Mile.

Large sum raised from virtual National

Bookmakers are to donate over PS2.6 million to NHS charities from profits on the Virtual Grand National, with almost five million people watching the race.
Voyage Warrior

Voyage Warrior runs away with the Sprint Cup

Voyage Warrior went a long way to fulfilling his prodigious potential with a make-all win in the Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin...
Beauty Generation

Beauty Generation bosses the Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy

Beauty Generation brushed aside the younger challenger and shrugged off old rivals to win the Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin yesterday (Sunday,...
Chris Waller

Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team

Trainer Chris Waller Queen Elizabeth Stakes team will be headed by Verry Elleegant but he has yet to decide who joins her.
Redzel

Redzel nearing the end of career

Co-trainer Peter Snowden has flagged the retirement of star sprinter Redzel after his Group One third in the TJ Smith.
Tom Melbourne

Popular galloper Tom Melbourne retired

Nine-year-old gelding Tom Melbourne, who notched six wins and 14 seconds from 51 starts, has been retired and will reside at Living Legends.
Melody Belle

Melody Belle to back up in Queen Elizabeth

Melody Belle will back up from her Doncaster Mile fourth into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in which she will face stablemate Te Akau Shark.

Wilde has headache over Warrnambool target

With two feature steeplechases on the one day at the revamped Warrnambool carnival, trainer Symon Wilde is considering his options with local hero Gold Medals.
Eric The Eel

Kendrick hopes for reversal on Qld Derby

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is hoping there will be a reversal of the decision to scrap the Queensland Derby.
Brandenburg

Sargent mulling his options with Brandenburg

A possible tilt at the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) in a fortnight or a stint in the spelling paddock are two of the...
Zebrowski

Zebrowski brightens Windsor Park bubble

A stirring performance from promising three-year-old Zebrowski in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m), at just his sixth career start, has lifted the spirits of...
Peter V'landys

Racing NSW announces prize money cuts

Racing NSW has announced prize money cuts of 20 per cent at the top end and 10 per cent for midweek and provincial races.