Australia horse racing news

Gold Wolf

Gold Wolf primed for SA Derby tilt

David and Coral Feek are gearing up to send out just their second ever Group 1 runner as Gold Wolf takes on Saturday’s Group 1...
Leaderboard

Leaderboard claims maiden hurdle success at Warrnambool

The Kiwis hit early on the opening day of Warrnambool’s three-day May carnival, with the Mark Walker-trained Leaderboard winning the two-mile maiden hurdle.
Johnny Rocker

Johnny Rocker to chase Goodwood glory

Emerging sprinter Johnny Rocker is set to make another bid for top-tier glory this season as gears up to take on the Group 1 Goodwood...

Private Legacy emerges as Queensland Oaks contender

Gregory Hickman ahs revealed that Australasian Oaks runner-up Private Legacy will head to Brisbane to contest the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m).
Berkeley Square

Berkeley Square a chance to chase Melbourne Cup berth

Berkeley Square, victor of Saturday's Vobis Gold Heath (2000m), may be eying a potential tilt at the $500,000 Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m).
Stanley Express

Stanley Express powers to victory in The Showdown

Stanley Express defied the odds, orchestrating a stunning debut victory at Caulfield in the $1 million Showdown (1200m) on Saturday.
Waikato Girl

Waikato Girl claims Listed success at Eagle Farm

Waikato Girl has added valuable black-type to her CV with a brave victory in the Listed Princess Stakes (1600m) at Eagle Farm.
Climbing Star

Climbing Star causes Robert Sangster Stakes boilover

Rising star jockey Lachie Neindorf steered Climbing Star to a stunning victory in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville.
Vibrant Sun

Vibrant Sun leads all the way in Group 1 Australasian Oaks

Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr and Mark Zahra have combined with Vibrant Sun to take out the feature Group 1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville...
Seonee

Billy Egan rides Seonee to perfection in Queen Of The South win

Patrick Payne and Billy Egan have combined with Seonee to take out the Group 2 Queen Of The South Stakes on Oaks & Sangster Day...

Skybird blows her rivals away in Tobin Bronze triumph

Mitchell Freedman and Beau Mertens have combined with Skybird to take out the Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes on Oaks & Sangster Day at Morphettville.
Extremely Lucky

Extremely Lucky claims inaugural running of John Hawkes Stakes

Will Clarken & Niki O'Shea and Jamie Kah have combined with Extremely Lucky to take out the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes on Oaks &...
Bold Soul

Bold Soul finishes best to claim Chairman’s Stakes victory

Patrick Payne and Jake Noonan have combined with Bold Soul to take out the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes on Oaks & Sangster Day at Morphettville...
Growing Empire

Growing Empire makes a mess of rivals in Breeders’ Stakes

Ciaron Maher and Mark Zahra have combined with Growing Empire to take out the Group 3 Breeders' Stakes on Oaks & Sangster Day at Morphettville.
Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones resigns as Racing Victoria CEO

Andrew Jones, the CEO of Racing Victoria (RV), has tendered his resignation, announced by Racing Victoria on Friday morning.

Te Akau chasing Morphettville riches

Te Akau Racing will be represented in with a five-strong team of runners at Morphettville on Saturday afternoon, headlined by Qali Al Farrasha.
Ahuriri

Ahuriri claims VRC St Leger at Flemington

Ahuriri became the ninth filly to claim the Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) when making a mess of her rivals in the ANZAC Day feature...
Vanessa Arnott

Arnott’s winning double in Darwin on ANZAC Day

Jockey Vanessa Arnott picked up her first riding double since the 2023 Darwin Cup Carnival when claiming riding honours at Fannie Bay on ANZAC Day.
Imwonderfultonight

Mynott looking to land Wonderful Group 1 triumph

Sam Mynott has been ticking up the air miles over the Tasman Sea is hoping it will all be worth it when she lines up...
Chloe Baxter

Baxter’s mare steps up in Darwin on ANZAC Day

Swing With Junior has been a consistent performer in Darwin for the past two years, but the Chloe Baxter-trained mare faces a solid test on...
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.