Australia horse racing news

Darren Weir

Darren Weir found not guilty on corruption charges

Darren Weir, embroiled in controversy over allegations of attempting to manipulate race outcomes, has been acquitted of these charges.
Pulchritudinous

Pulchritudinous to make Australian debut in Adelaide Group 1

Pulchritudinous, the last-startNew Zealand Oaks victor, will mark her debut for Tulloch Lodge in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville.
Roots

James McDonald to ride at Morphettville for the first time

James McDonald is set for his debut trip to Adelaide this weekend as he joins forces with Chris Waller for two Group 1 showdowns at...
Amelia's Jewel

Amelia’s Jewel to chase Adelaide Group 1 glory

Star Western Australian mare, Amelia’s Jewel, has officially set her sights on the Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on May 11.
Dom To Shoot

Group 1 winner Dom To Shoot dies

Last year's Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) victor, Dom To Shoot, tragically passed away following reports of a bowel injury sustained during his spell.
Passive Aggressive

Passive Aggressive to line up in Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes

Grahame Begg's classy mare, Passive Aggressive, is gearing up to take on the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville this Saturday
Magic Time

Magic Time to head to Queensland in bid to further Group 1 haul

Grahame Begg confirmed that All Aged Stakes winner Magic Time is set to venture to Brisbane aiming to enhance her elite-level achievements.
The Astrologist

The Astrologist to chase Queensland Group 1 success

Well-travelled sprinter The Astrologist will head to Queensland in a bid to claim Group 1 glory in the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m).
Esti Feny

Esti Feny to chase Melbourne Cup berth after Mornington Cup win

Having caused a boilover in the Mornington Cup (2400m), Esti Feny will chase a Melbourne Cup start in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m).
Inglis Sprint Overpass

Overpass defends Quokka crown

In a repeat of the inaugural running of The Quokka, Bjorn Baker's Overpass has held out Simon Miller's Amelia's Jewel in a thrilling finish.
Greg Connor

Connor strikes back after Alice Springs Cup Carnival

Trainer Greg Connor had one win during the Alice Springs Cup Carnival, but celebrated a winning double at Pioneer Park on Saturday.
Huetor

Huetor dominates rivals in Group 3 JRA Plate

Nash Rawiller and Peter & Paul Snowden combined with Huetor ($14.00) to storm to victory in the Group 3 JRA Plate (2000m) at Randwick on...
Mazu

Mazu recaptures best to claim Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes

It’s been almost two years since Mazu ($4.80) found the winners’ enclosure, finally recapturing his best to claim the Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes (1200m).
Kintyre

Kintyre claims Frank Packer Plate on protest

The Gary Portelli-trained Kintyre has won the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate following an upheld protest against Gold Bullion in the concluding stages.
Konasana

Konasana relishes heavy conditions in H B Carr Stakes

Chris Waller & Regan Bayliss have combined with Konasana ($19.00) to claim victory in the Group 3 H B Carr Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on...
Magic Time

Magic Time secures Group 1 All Aged Stakes

Magic Time ($6.00) has produced a stunning turn-of-foot to secure her second Group 1 victory, claiming the All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick.
Broadsiding Champagne Stakes

Broadsiding claims Group 1 Champagne Stakes

James Cummings has trained his second winner in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes (1600m), with Broadsiding ($3.20) claiming victory at Randwick on Saturday.
Jarrod Todd

Winning treble for Darwin’s dynamic duo Clarke and Todd

Darwin’s Gary Clarke and Jarrod Todd look set to defend their Top End and Country trainer and jockey premierships following their success on Friday.
Lonhro

Vale Lonhro

Lonhro has passed away at the age of 25, with Godolphin Australia announcing the passing of the champions racehorse and sire.
PD April 24

Punt Drunk: Do South Australia and Queensland matter to bookies?

As the Sydney Autumn Carnival comes to an end, the team at Punt Drunk takes a look at what is going on in SA ahead...
Private Eye

Pride confident Private Eye can turn around autumn fortunes

Joe Pride has observed a peculiar trend with his stable star, Private Eye, noting he has failed to secure a win during the autumn for...
NSW horse racing news

Stewards to investigate Tuncurry race run over incorrect distance

Racing NSW stewards are currently probing the circumstances surrounding race four at Tuncurry on Thursday, which was inadvertently run over 1305m.
Ben Melham

Ben Melham cleared of broken leg

Following a harrowing incident at Caulfield on Wednesday, Victorian jockey Ben Melham has thankfully been given the all-clear from a suspected broken leg.
Terry Gillett

Alice Springs numbers strong following Cup Carnival

The Alice Springs Cup Carnival ended two weeks ago, but the fields for Saturday afternoon's six-race meeting are excellent.
Waitak

Omen barrier may prove key to Waitak’s Quokka chances

An omen barrier may prove the key to Waitak’s success in a star-studded line-up for Saturday’s $5 million The Quokka (1200m) in Perth.