Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have laid serious charges against registered owner Joe Aria, following alleged breaches of the Australian Rules of Racing related to dishonesty and misleading conduct. Mr Aria faces two charges under AR 229(1)(a) and AR 229(1)(h), which prohibit corrupt, dishonest or improper practices and false or misleading… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Friday’s Races (20/6/2025) at races around the country. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Friday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
Peter Moody will be honoured with one of racing’s top accolades, joining jockey Zac Purton and broadcaster Johnny Tapp as 2024 Australian Racing Hall of Fame inductees. The trio will be celebrated at a ceremony in Queensland on August 31, which will also feature the Australian Racehorse of the Year… Read More »
Veteran Queensland jockey Jim Byrne, a multiple premiership winner in Brisbane, has confirmed he plans to renew his jockey licence for the upcoming season. The 53-year-old, who last rode competitively in mid-April, hasn’t yet confirmed a return date to racing but made it clear he’s not ready to retire from… Read More »
French Group 3-winning colt Rafale Design is set to join the powerful Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable, but not before taking his chance at Group 1 glory in Europe. The promising three-year-old, a son of Starspangledbanner, has won four of his six career starts, including the Group 3 Prix… Read More »
Central Queensland trainer Nick Walsh has been handed a 12-month disqualification after being found guilty of using a banned substance on one of his horses. The Rockhampton-based trainer faced charges following positive swabs that detected the presence of the anabolic steroid Stanozolol in three separate samples—two from out-of-competition testing and… Read More »
The legendary Birdsville Cup meeting will reach new heights in 2025, with prize money soaring to a record $330,000—marking a 10 per cent overall increase for Australia’s most iconic outback race carnival. Among the notable boosts is a 20 per cent hike in stakes for the Birdsville Cup itself, which… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Wednesday’s Races (18/6/2025) at races around the country. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Wednesday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
Asfoora’s attempt to go back-to-back in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes fell short, with the Henry Dwyer-trained mare finishing fifth in this year’s renewal at Royal Ascot. Despite travelling well into the race and appearing ready to launch a challenge, Asfoora was unable to match the closing speed… Read More »
Docklands, owned by OTI Racing, reaffirmed his love for Royal Ascot by giving jockey Mark Zahra and trainer Harry Eustace a dream start to the iconic racing carnival with victory in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes. Things didn’t unfold as expected early for the five-year-old, who missed the start… Read More »
James McDonald will partner up with Wathnan Racing for Royal Ascot, taking the reins in four of seven races on Tuesday. His day begins aboard Carl Spackler in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, a US import trained by Ciaron Maher and priced at $13. Next up is Archie Watson’s… Read More »
The Hayes brothers are eyeing a potential Everest clash between their rising star War Machine and their father’s Hong Kong sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising as part of an ambitious spring campaign. War Machine confirmed his status among the top echelon of Australian sprinters with a breakthrough win in the… Read More »
PointsBet appears poised to be acquired by Japanese company MIXI, after the betting firm’s board unanimously rejected a revised bid from rival suitor betr. The board confirmed that should shareholders not back the proposed takeover at an upcoming meeting next Wednesday, MIXI would proceed with an off-market acquisition of the… Read More »
A vintage ride from Yutaka Take has secured Meisho Tabaru a berth in the Cox Plate after taking out Sunday’s Group 1 Takarazuka Kinen (2200m) at Hanshin Racecourse in Japan. The 56-year-old legend of Japanese racing produced a flawless front-running ride aboard the $11.40 chance, guiding the Mamoru Ishibashi-trained galloper… Read More »
Asfoora will launch her Royal Ascot defence from barrier 10 in a field of 23 for Tuesday’s running of the prestigious Group 1 King Charles III Stakes. Reuniting with jockey Oisin Murphy, the speedy mare has opened as a narrow $5 favourite for the 1000-metre dash, where she is aiming… Read More »
The battle for Melbourne’s jockeys’ premiership is set for a thrilling finish, with Craig Williams chasing down an injured Blake Shinn, who may not add to his current tally. Shinn leads with 67 metropolitan wins but is sidelined with a foot injury, giving Williams — on 55 — a fighting… Read More »
Read what each of the jockeys said about their rides in the JJ Atkins Stakes at Eagle Farm on Saturday 14/6/2025. Martin Harley (Cool Archie) On the horse: “I think the horse has done most of the talking. He’s taken a big step forward each run and that’s what the good… Read More »
Tianni Chapman is recovering in hospital after sustaining serious injuries during a trackwork mishap at Pakenham on Saturday morning. The 26-year-old jockey suffered three broken ribs along with a punctured lung as a result of the incident and was subsequently airlifted to The Alfred hospital for immediate treatment. The accident… 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 Sandown, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Murray Bridge and Bunbury. swiftbet 💰 👉 Download the hottest new betting app BEST BOOKIES 💸: View the Best… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Saturday’s Races (14/6/2025) at races around the country. 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 »
