Horse Racing

A clever raceday gear change has put two-year-old Starosa on the road to the Group One JJ Atkins. Starosa ($1.30) made it two wins in a row when she led …

Filly Macroura has continued an outstanding two-year-old season for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, outpointing a handy field to win the opening race at Randwick. The stable has enjoyed …

Star apprentice Stephanie Thornton was on a mission to outride her metropolitan claim at Doomben and it didn’t take her long to achieve it. Thornton went into the meeting on …

Testing ground has helped Diala to bounce back into winning form with an all-the-way victory at Sandown. The Hawkes Racing-trained filly was successful at Caulfield on soft ground on April …

Mike Moroney hopes Buffalo River can be a contender in Group One spring handicaps but first the promising import will be out to add to the trainer’s tally of city …

Gold Medals and Zed Em are set to renew their Grand Annual Steeplechase rivalry when they meet for a third time in Australia’s longest race at Warrnambool. The Grand Annual …

Queensland’s metropolitan racing regions introduced to help combat any spread of coronavirus are to be modified. Racing Queensland has announced limited consolidation of the regions from Monday. RQ said the …

A directions hearing in regards to betting charges against high profile jockey Ben Melham and his partner Karlie Dales has been scheduled for later this month. On Monday, Racing Victoria …

Australasian Oaks Day takes us to Morphettville in South Australia where two Group One races will be run and won. We also take a look at the feature meetings at …

Wet weather has caused abandonments and transfers of race meetings in Victoria in the past two days but track manager Tim Bailey is confident the Sandown meeting will go ahead. …

The handicap conditions for a number of winter series races at Flemington have been changed to cater for higher quality horses. With travel restrictions in place and a reduced number …

Grahame Begg has done his job to prepare Beauty Bolt for the Australasian Oaks, the rest is now up to the filly. Beauty Bolt left Begg’s Caulfield stable on Thursday …

A winter carnival assault in Brisbane remains on the agenda for Gosford Guineas winner Hightail as his trainers look to raise the bar. The three-year-old resumes in the Quincy Seltzer …

Caulfield trainer Mick Price says Teleplay has the right track conditions to give her an edge in the Group One Sangster Stakes at Morphettville. The Morphettville track was rated in …

Friday will see a host of quality thoroughbred races with our focus being on the Wagga Cup day meeting in New South Wales. Take a look at our horse racing …

The all-jumps program to open an abbreviated Warrnambool carnival has attracted strong nominations in six races. The May three-day carnival has been shortened this year because of COVID-19 restrictions and …

The Golden Slipper came too soon for Wild Ruler but the youngster is set to get his chance in Group One company sooner rather than later. Trained by Peter and …

Trainer Colin Little has always felt Vegas Knight had the potential to win a Derby in Australia. But the chances of Vegas Knight contesting a Derby hinge on his performance …

Phillip Stokes will be watching from interstate when Selica strives to give the trainer his third win in the Group One Australasian Oaks at Morphettville. Stokes has long operated an …

Australia’s top sprinter Nature Strip has secured his spot in The Everest and will run for the TAB which has posted him $4 favourite. The four-time Group One winner is …

A change of tactics brought about by the disappointment of defeat has led to Street Icon lining up for a Group One assignment in Adelaide. Trainer Kevin Corstens was left …

Dual Group One winner Castelvecchio will not race as a four-year-old with Arrowfield announcing he will join the stallion roster later this year. Arrowfield boss John Messara says the decision …

Off the scene since finishing second to the talented Rubisaki at Flemington last season, three-year-old The Astrologist is poised to make his return to competition at Sandown. The Astrologist did …

Russian Camelot will have a jump-out at Flemington after missing an important lead-up race to the South Australian Derby. The Danny O’Brien-trained three-year-old is down to trial over 800m at …

The frustration of self-isolation will be worth it for Zac Spain if he can break through for a maiden Group One win in Adelaide. Coronavirus protocols in South Australia require …

Thursday will see a host of quality thoroughbred races with our focus being on the meetings at Pakenham and Wagga. Take a look at our horse racing tips and best …

Sending a horse on their first interstate assignment without any of its regular handlers can be an unsettling experience. Not just for the horse but also the trainer and strapper. …

Connections of Blue Diamond winner Lyre are hoping the addition of blinkers will help the three-year-old return to the winner’s list for the first time in more than a year …

Caloundra two-year-old Thunder Mania confirmed he is a genuine Group One JJ Atkins horse with a last-to-first Sunshine Coast win. Carrying top weight of 59kg, Thunder Mania ($1.90) dawdled out …

Apprentice Matthew Cartwright has guided Mockery to victory at Sandown in his first race ride on a metropolitan track. Cartwright began his racing career six months ago and rode his …