Apprentice jockey Olivia East was taken to hospital on Saturday after suffering a suspected fractured collarbone during a fall at Werribee. The 23-year-old rider, who is apprenticed to the training duo Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, was aboard I Am Geronimo, trained by Shannon Roughan, in the fifth race… Read More »
Racing Queensland advises that the remainder of today’s Brisbane Racing Club meeting at Eagle Farm today has been abandoned. The abandonment decision was made following persistent heavy rainfall and visibility concerns. The Group 3 Fred Best Classic will be run at Doomben on Wednesday over 1350m. The Group 1 Kingsford… Read More »
Prince Tycoon has come through his tough Magic Millions run in good shape and is now being considered for a quick back-up into the $1 million BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes at Eagle Farm this Saturday. Co-trainer Natalie Young revealed on Saturday that the talented two-year-old’s wide run and fast finish… Read More »
The Melbourne Cup may still be several months away, but OTI Racing is already deep into planning for a major spring assault. On the local front, Roy Higgins winner Deakin returned to work this week to begin his build-up, while last year’s Queensland Derby victor Warmonger has also resumed. Across… Read More »
Highly touted import Sir Delius made an emphatic Australian debut at Doomben on Saturday, launching a powerful late charge to reel in Floating and claim the Group 3 JRA Chairman’s Quality in style. Coming into the country with strong European credentials—including a last-start eighth in the Group 1 Arc—Sir Delius… Read More »
Read what each of the jockeys said about their rides in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 at Doomben on 17/5/2025. James McDonald (Sunshine In Paris): “She thoroughly deserved this win. She’s been comparing against the best horses all the way through the autumn. She was very tough and it’s great to… Read More »
Group 1-winning jockey Daniel Moor has been taken to hospital with a suspected hip injury following a fall at Bendigo on Wednesday. The incident occurred before the running of Race 5, when Moor was dislodged from his mount, Moonraker, while heading to the barriers at the regional Victorian track. Trackside… Read More »
Connections of Bosustow celebrated a deeply emotional victory on Saturday as the talented colt stormed to a dominant win in the Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas (1200m), delivering a fitting tribute to his namesake, the late West Australian football great Peter Bosustow. Prepared by Annabel and Rob Archibald, the three-year-old… Read More »
Champion mare Bella Nipotina has sold for $4.2million to one of her part owners Michael Christian from Longwood Thoroughbred Farm at the Inglis Chairman’s sale. BELLA NIPOTINA (Lot 35) sells for $4.2 million dollars!!! This incredible mare from @cmaherracing draft sells to Longwood Thoroughbred Farm! Wow, what a great result!… Read More »
Racing NSW has handed down a 24-month disqualification to licensed trainer Craig Roberts following a series of serious misconduct charges stemming from an incident at Newcastle Racecourse on 26 April 2025. The incident occurred during a routine race day inspection when Racing NSW Investigator Ms Nikki Burke was conducting float… Read More »
Group 1 performer Soulcombe has suffered another setback, delaying his long-awaited return to racing after finishing runner-up in the 2023 Melbourne Cup. The imported stayer had been scheduled to make his return in Saturday’s Group 2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast, but those plans have been scrapped as… Read More »
Vauban’s debut campaign in Australian Bloodstock’s colours has been labelled a success with spring targets ahead, but the ownership group isn’t slowing down, with plans to further strengthen their Melbourne Cup roster via the Queensland winter carnival. Jamie Lovett, director of Australian Bloodstock, confirmed on Monday that a group of… Read More »
Read what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $4,000,000 Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick. Jason Collett (Stefi Magnetica): “I’m kind of shocked, to be honest. I was in front at the line and was like, ‘holy hell, sh** I’ve just won. “I don’t know, I was… Read More »
Veteran Cranbourne runner Just Folk has secured a berth in this Saturday’s $4 million Group 1 Doncaster Handicap (1600m) after a commanding all-the-way win in the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m) at Rosehill on Tuesday. Trainer Gavin Bedggood confirmed the famous Randwick mile is now a serious option for the… Read More »
Crocetti will represent New Zealand’s sprinting talent in Perth next month as the Trackside NZ/Perth Racing slot runner in the $5 million Quokka (1200m). With an impressive record of nine wins from 14 starts, Crocetti’s connections accepted the invitation from Entain New Zealand—operators of Trackside TV, the TAB, and betcha… Read More »
Arrowfield Stud is proud to announce that the two-time Group 1 2YO winner Vandeek (Havana Grey-Mosa Mine by Exceed and Excel) will shuttle to Arrowfield from Cheveley Park Stud, UK in 2025. Arrowfield’s Chairman John Messara says, “He’s a great-looking, unbeaten Champion two-year-old by a brilliant young stallion – that… Read More »
Mr Brightside is set to make his way to Hong Kong without another Australian start, as Lindsay Park has secured a flight for the star galloper to compete on Champions Day next month. The multiple Group 1 winner is primed for the prestigious G1 Champions Mile, where he could face… Read More »
News of Andrew Hore-Lacy as the new CEO of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse “makes his experience and passion for the industry as the ideal candidate.” In announcing, Aushorse Chairman Antony Thompson said “his robust background in communications, media and stakeholder engagement equips him with arrays of skills.” “Andrew has… Read More »
The “juvenile championship of Australia” is the Golden Slipper Stakes, run at Rosehill Racecourse. Finding the winner alone can be a difficult task, but why not make the job a lot more fun by combining your selections with ease through the Palmerbet Punters Club? The Golden Slipper Stakes is the… Read More »
Leading chances have received favourable draws for Saturday’s TAB Golden Slipper with long-term favourite Wodeton drawing barrier two, while second favourite Tempted has tightened after securing gate one. Wodeton, who has taken close to 40 per cent of outlays in TAB’s Futures betting, has been held at $4.50 with Tempted… Read More »
