Long-serving Tasmanian stallion Tough Speed has died at the age of 29, with Armidale Stud announcing the loss of one of the state’s most influential sires after a gradual decline in health. Tough Speed had called Armidale Stud home since being purchased by the late Denis and Robyn Whishaw in… Read More »
Midnight In Tokyo will provide emerging trainer Todd Pollard with an opportunity to claim a breakthrough Group 1 victory when she contests Saturday’s Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm. The New Zealand-born horseman only launched his own Brisbane stable in February after spending several years as foreman for Annabel Neasham and… Read More »
Experienced jockey Raymond Spokes has lodged an appeal against a two-month suspension imposed after Racing NSW stewards found him guilty of two sexual harassment charges involving a female racing industry participant. The charges followed a stewards’ inquiry conducted at Coffs Harbour Racecourse, where evidence was heard from Spokes, the female… Read More »
Group 1 winner Libertad will begin the next chapter of his career at Blue Gum Farm this spring after being announced as one of two new stallions joining the Victorian stud’s roster for the 2026 breeding season. The Winterbottom Stakes winner will stand alongside fellow newcomer Coleman, with the pair… Read More »
Patience has already begun to pay dividends for Yulong and breeder Gerry Harvey after promising colt Omolong made an impressive winning debut at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The son of champion sire Extreme Choice overcame his late December foaling date to score stylishly in the 1100m maiden for two-year-old colts… Read More »
Australian Trainers’ Association president Troy Corstens has renewed his push for later morning trackwork sessions, arguing the change would make racing a more attractive career and help ease the industry’s ongoing staffing shortages. Corstens believes the sport needs to move away from long-standing routines that require stable staff and track… Read More »
Leading jockey Tommy Berry has been charged by Racing NSW stewards with allegedly providing misleading evidence during an inquiry into phone contact between himself and disqualified trainer John O’Shea. The charge was issued on Tuesday night, with Berry given until Friday to enter a plea. The matter stems from Berry’s… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for races on Wednesday (24/6/2026) at Ballarat, Warwick Farm, Doomben. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Wednesday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with… Read More »
Racing NSW stewards have found jockey Raymond Spokes guilty of two sexual harassment charges following an inquiry into his conduct towards a female industry participant at Coffs Harbour Racecourse. The inquiry was conducted on June 16 and examined allegations relating to comments made by Spokes while both parties were participating… Read More »
Early betting apps Australia markets have installed Group 1 winner Manaal and the Grahame Begg-trained Splash Back as equal $4.50 favourites for Saturday’s Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm. The season-ending Group 1 feature for fillies and mares has attracted 21 nominations and will be run for $700,000 in prizemoney. Michael… Read More »
Former jockey Faith Collins has been banned for eight months after Racing NSW stewards determined she lodged a falsified medical document and later provided inaccurate information during an integrity investigation. The case originated from a Racing NSW Integrity review conducted in May into medical records supplied by Collins as part… Read More »
The family of injured jockey Kristy Bennett have shared a positive update, revealing the Queensland rider has woken up after suffering critical injuries in a fall at the Gold Coast trials earlier this month. Bennett sustained a traumatic brain injury in the accident and has remained in intensive care since… Read More »
Australian racing has farewelled one of its most celebrated mares, with Golden Slipper winner Ha Ha passing away at the age of 27. The daughter of Danehill etched her name into racing history during a brilliant two-year-old campaign that culminated in victory in the 2001 Golden Slipper. That success delivered… Read More »
Trainer Grahame Begg believes Splash Back is perfectly placed to end her campaign on a high in Saturday’s Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm, although he admits track conditions and race dynamics could still play a decisive role. The talented mare heads into the final Group 1 of… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for races on Sunday (21/6/2026) at Cranbourne, Ballarat, Sunshine Coast. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Sunday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with… Read More »
We take a look at the big bets the online bookmakers have taken on Saturday’s horse racing around the country with most of the big money being placed at Flemington, Randwick, Ipswich, Morphettville and Belmont. BEST BOOKIES 💸: View the Best Online Betting Sites in Australia HERE!
Promising juvenile Peter Profit justified strong market support with an impressive debut victory at Rockhampton on Friday, handing Newgate Farm stallion Profiteer his third first-crop winner. Trainer Jay Bellamy made the lengthy trip from Beaudesert to Central Queensland with the two-year-old gelding after a series of eye-catching barrier trial performances,… Read More »
Takemine, a three-quarter sister to star juvenile filly Chayan, is set to attract significant attention in the Inglis Digital June (Late) Online Sale, which is now open for bidding. The daughter of Hellbent boasts a close pedigree connection to Chayan, who became one of the most talked-about fillies of the… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Civic Stakes day Races at Randwick racecourse (20/6/2026). Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Saturday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Ipswich Cup day Races at Ipswich racecourse (20/6/2026). Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Saturday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
