Horse Racing
Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds is juggling options as Queensland moves to regional racing.
Thoroughbred Racing SA has announced prize money cuts to keep racing going while also cancelling the Easter jumps carnival at Oakbank.
United States Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano is in isolation after a positive test for COVID-19.
The major Queensland clubs will shed hundreds of staff and face losses running into millions of dollars after the winter carnival was scrapped.
Interstate movement of horses will be subject to stricter conditions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Queensland jockeys have been asked to nominate the region where they want to ride when the state moves to racing in zones.
Australian racing is still on tenterhooks waiting to get the go-ahead to continue with the result of a coronavirus test on a jockey unknown.
Rising to a middle distance could prove an advantage for untapped talent Game Of Thorns when she takes on two benchmark fillies at Rosehill.
Racing authorities are still waiting for results of a coronavirus test on a jockey who unknowingly flew on a commercial flight with an infected passenger.
The Queensland winter carnival has been scrapped as the state moves to racing in segregated regions.
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.
Racing Victoria has extended protocols to help stop the spread of coronavirus by cancelling race trials and restricting jump-outs to local horses.
Trainer Mark Johnston believes the British Horseracing Authority has made a mistake suspending racing as soon as it has.
The multi-billion dollar racing industry is set to continue in Australia under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.
Gailo Chop has been entered for races at Bendigo and Rosehill with trainer Matthew Williams looking at both options.
Racing in Queensland will continue as trainers seek clarification on the impact of a decision to close the state’s borders.
Mornington winner Glenfiddich is heading to Sydney early in case the border between NSW and Victoria is closed.
After initial uncertainty, racing and training in Victoria has been given the tick of approval to continue by Racing Victoria.
Star fillies Funstar and Probabeel will meet in a Group One race for third time with the score at one-all.
There will be no more New Zealand horses travelling to Australia for the autumn after the government barred international travel.
David Hayes will prepare for his move to Hong Kong from Australia as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down non-essential travel.


