Racing News

Trainer Robert Heathcote won’t commit to a Golden Slipper start for outstanding youngster Rothfire despite his runaway Doomben win.

Hong Kong-based jockey Blake Shinn has given trainer John Thompson his first Golden Slipper runner by winning the Skyline Stakes on Mamaragan.

A trip to Sydney for the Pago Pago Stakes at Rosehill is on the cards for Ilovemyself after and impressive debut victory at Flemington.

The Chris Waller-trained Hungry Heart has come with a sweeping run down the outside to win the Sweet Embrace Stakes and earn a spot in the Golden Slipper.

Trainer Danny O’Brien has Adelaide Cup aims for Roy Higgins Quality winner King Of Leogrance, who races in the colours of prominent owner Lloyd Williams.

Eric The Eel has scored a last-to-first win at Doomben, confirming a trip to Sydney for the Australian Derby.

Trainer Fabian Azzopardi has enjoyed a career highlight at Randwick, producing his first city winner at the ripe age of 73.

American Mike Smith has won the inaugural international jockeys’ challenge at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Saudi Arabia from NZ rider Lisa Allpress.

Trainer Willie Mullins has announced the retirement of popular jumper Un De Sceaux because of injury.

Racing authorities to conduct risk assessment over coronavirus concerns ahead of the Sydney autumn carnival.

The Phillip Stokes-trained two-year-old Aquagirl will chase her second straight win at Flemington when she steps up to stakes level for the first time.

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has three runners in the Group Two Guy Walter Stakes, a race close to his heart.

Speedy Sydney two-year-old Circularity faces a big test when he takes on local star Rothfire at Doomben.

If Admiral’s Joker can win the Blamey Stakes at Flemington, the gelding gains a start in the $5 million All-Star Mile at Caulfield.

A look at the history behind the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington.

Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden are still feeling their way with former European horse I Am Superman who will have his first start for the stable at Randwick.

The Adelaide Cup is on the radar for Vengeur Masque if the stayer runs well enough in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington.

Memorabilia from the racing careers of champions Winx and Black Caviar is on display at the recently renovated Australian Sports Museum.

New Zealand raider Probabeel returns to Sydney on a mission to exact revenge on Funstar in the Surround Stakes after a narrow spring defeat.

Alligator Blood’s jockey Ryan Maloney is more confident going into the Australian Guineas over 1600m than in the Caulfield Guineas last spring.

Unbeaten colt Prague faces his acid test in a bid to book his spot in the Golden Slipper via the Skyline Stakes at Randwick.

New Universe gets the chance for a first black-type win in the Members Cup at Doomben.

Super Seth will have his next start in the Group One Randwick Guineas with the All-Star Mile a week later still on the agenda.

The Chipping Norton Stakes has been a lucky race for Hugh Bowman who bids to continue his run of success aboard Godolphin gelding Avilius.

A barrier trial win at Werribee has jockey Ben Melham confident Homesman can run a forward race in his return in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.

Improving filly Emeralds will head trainer John Sargent’s bid to pillage his second three-year-old stakes race in as many weeks.

Millionaire sprinter I’m A Rippa has recovered from a hoof injury and will run in the Open Handicap at Doomben.

Victory for Tacitus in the inaugural Saudi Cup would be personally satisfying for owner Khalid Abdullah.

Smart three-year-old The Odyssey is the fittest he has been for a return to racing as he heads to Doomben.

Richard Johnson has made the perfect return to the saddle at Musselburgh, landing a double from his first two rides back from injury.