Racing News

Kuttamurra Al took 21 starts to a race win but has maintained his new form at Eagle Farm.

How Womantic has notched her first black-type win in the Group Three Kevin Hayes Stakes at Caulfield to maintain an unbeaten start to her career.

Trainer Les Ross has continued his domination of new year’s two-year-old races with Hancora Field’s win at Eagle Farm.

Following a disappointing display at Flemington, Ryan’s Fender was given a brief break before returning to form with a hard-fought victory at Caulfield.

An independent group from outside the racing and breeding industries will work towards developing a national strategy for horse welfare.

The $2 million Inglis Millennium has been added to the midweek Warwick Farm program following the postponement of Sydney racing because of the wet.

Japanese horse Suzuka Devious has been added to the Australian Cup entries after a clerical error meant he was left out of the original nominations.

Multiple stakes winner Ringerdingding will be chasing an elusive Group One win in the C F Orr Stakes after an eye-catching return in the Australia Stakes.

Kris Lees admits he has no guide on whether two-year-olds Fall On A Star and Snitzari will handle a heavy track but he is happy to roll the dice and find out.

Co-trainer Natalie Young believes Acting can run a bold race first-up in the Kevin Hayes Stakes on her way to bigger targets during the autumn.

Former Tasmanian star Eastender will bid to bring his Apple Isle form to Sydney this autumn with connections eyeing off some staying targets.

The Desleigh Forster-trained two-year-olds Boom Spender and Soul Dancer are on trial for The Jewel when they run at Eagle Farm.

Betting suggests Cellsabeel has a stranglehold on the Inglis Millennium and jockey Tommy Berry agrees, provided the filly takes her place.

After an impressive win on debut at Randwick, promising colt Rulership will be out to stamp his Blue Diamond credentials in the Prelude at Caulfield.

Racing NSW stewards have ruled out the possibility of moving the Inglis Millennium program to Rosehill but remain hopeful racing will proceed at Warwick Farm.

James McDonald will replace the suspended Damian Lane in his first Melbourne start in the C S Hayes Stakes.

Silvera has had no luck in his summer campaign but faces a big drop in class when he runs in the Open Handicap at Eagle Farm.

A rain-affected track will not worry Master Jamie but a big weight has connections concerned ahead of his return at Eagle Farm.

The new Eagle Farm racetrack is expected to show its recuperative powers by holding a meeting after 200mm of rain.

Racing NSW stewards will inspect three Sydney tracks to determine their suitability for racing after heavy rain in Sydney.

Caulfield Stakes winner and Cox Plate runner-up Benbatl has made a winning debut on dirt at Meydan.

VRC official Leigh Jordon is happy with the fields for the Rapid Racing meeting at Flemington which comprises seven straight races and a jockeys’ challenge.

Kris Lees will keep an eye on the weather before deciding if three-year-old Regimental Band will resume at Warwick Farm.

A Melbourne Cup day stable inspection that led to a horse being scratched has resulted in Richard Laming and two stablehands facing stewards charges.

Bushfires have ravaged Kangaroo Island where Dwayne Dunn grew up with the jockey to donate his prize money from Rapid Racing day at Flemington.

Redzel has warmed up for his return in the Lightning Stakes with a barrier trial win at Randwick.

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is hoping for a change of fortune during the autumn with Fidelia who makes her return at Caulfield.

Racing officials admit they are at the mercy of nature as they continue to monitor Sydney’s weather ahead of the scheduled meeting at Warwick Farm.

Handy stayer Art Attack has been sold to a client of trainer Barry Lockwood and will take the first step to a northern Cups campaign.

Trainer Kevin Kemp has given apprentice Madeleine Wishart a chance to ride her first city winner on In Your Element at Eagle Farm.