Racing Queensland has joined other states to suspend racing pending the result of a coronavirus test on a Melbourne jockey.

Gold Fields will be chasing the first of several prized targets when he runs in the Golden Mile at Bendigo.

Victorian racing has been suspended with a licensed person being tested for COVID-19 after catching the same flight as someone who is positive to coronavirus.

Racing in Victoria and NSW has been suspended pending the results of COVID-19 tests on a licensed participant who has been in both jurisdictions.

Trainer Chris Munce hopes his filly Papaya can head to Rockhampton for a big prize money race after her Eagle Farm win.

New Zealand trainer Tony Pike has decided to keep his Sydney-based horses in work as long as racing continues against the backdrop of coronavirus.

Victorian racing has been suspended with a licensed person being tested for COVID-19 after flying on the same plane as someone who is positive to coronavirus.

Co-trainer Adrian Bott admits lightly raced Shout The Bar faces a big ask in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes against proven fillies Funstar and Probabeel.

Multiple stakes winner and Group One placegetter Luvaluva has been retired after suffering a tendon injury.

Racehorse trainers with stables on the Victoria and NSW border have been thrown a new curve ball by the latest COVID-19 travelling protocols.

The coronavirus crisis has forced Racing Victoria to transfer a race meeting as the governing body introduces new restrictions.

Leading Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote says there is no reason why racing can’t continue during the coronavirus crisis.

The multi-million dollar Australian Easter Yearling sale will be an online auction under new government coronavirus protocols.

Well-bred filly Snappy Reply can continue owner Linda Huddy’s good run of success with trainer Tony Gollan at Doomben.

Trainer Stuart Kendrick believes it is a long shot but he hasn’t given up all hope Eric The Eel can make it to Sydney for the ATC Australian Derby.

Not even the billion-dollar sports betting industry is safe from the deadly coronavirus pandemic with bookmakers fearing big losses.

Funstar and Probabeel headline a field of 13 for the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill while none stayers have been declared for the Tancred Stakes.

The Anthony Freedman stable has confirmed its jockey bookings for the opening day of The Championships with Melbourne riders ruled out.

The NZ government says horse trainers are essential workers and horses need to be exercised and worked in the interests of animal welfare.

British trainers are being advised to continue exercising horses while adhering strictly to social-distancing requirements.

Racing in Ireland has been suspended along with all other sports following an announcement from the Irish government.

Not even the billion-dollar sports betting industry is safe from the deadly coronavirus pandemic with bookmakers fearing big losses.

Further protocols have been introduced in NSW and Victoria as the multi-billion dollar industry tries to stay afloat.

Trainer John Sargent is upbeat about three-year-old colt Brandenburg’s Doncaster Mile hopes, with seven-time winning jockey Glen Boss confirmed for the ride.

Trainer David Brideoake hopes to run Victorian mare Princess Jenni in the Emancipation Stakes as a lead-in to the Group One Coolmore Legacy Stakes in Sydney.

Aspect Ratio will step up to 2000m for the first time in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes on a path to the ATC Australian Oaks over 2400m.

As head of the New Zealand Trainers Association, Tony Pike is negotiating to keep training tracks open in the interests of horse welfare.

NSW jockeys will be split into three regions while interstate participants will not be allowed to enter the state’s racecourses until further notice.

Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne has aggravated a leg injury and will not be able to ride for several weeks.

Russian Emperor, a son of Australian mare Atlantic Jewel, has stamped himself as a Derby contender with his maiden win in Ireland.