Racing News
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.
Harness racing in NSW has been suspended as officials wait on results of tests on a person who had contact with someone positive to coronavirus.
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.
New Zealand racing will shut down for at least four weeks with the country stepping up its coronavirus alert level.
More than 170 horses have been entered for the nine-race meeting scheduled for Rosehill as racing authorities strive to keep the sport going.
The multi-million racing industry is set to continue in NSW and Victoria under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.
Golden Sixty has claimed a last-stride win in the Hong Kong Derby to complete the Four-Year-Old triple crown at Sha Tin.
Victorian racing will continue in the short term behind closed doors unless the national cabinet rules otherwise.
The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller hopes closed-door racing can weather the coronavirus storm.
Trainer John Thompson has celebrated his biggest day on track without fanfare at the closed-door Rosehill Golden Slipper meeting.
Popular Caloundra gelding Eric The Eel has been confirmed as a starter in the Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill as long as he can get to Sydney.
Verry Elleegant may back up in the Tancred Stakes after her fighting second to English visitor Addeybb in the Ranvet.
Racing Queensland is helping race clubs prepare submissions for federal and state government compensation over the coronavirus impact.

