EXCLUSIVE: National tote pool edges closer with shock merger imminent
Two of Australia’s tote pools are set to merge in a significant step towards a national tote. Get the details about the impending parimutuel shake-up.
Two of Australia’s tote pools are set to merge in a significant step towards a national tote. Get the details about the impending parimutuel shake-up.
Exciting four-year-old Ceolwulf has produced an electric turn of foot to storm home and win the Group 1 Epsom at Randwick.
Via Sistina bounced back from her Makybe Diva Stakes disappointment to win the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington and re-emerge as a Cox Plate threat.
The Map will take a different path to the Melbourne Cup after a minor setback ruled her out of The Bart Cummings at Flemington on Saturday.
Chad Schofield will ride his Epsom Handicap mount for the first time on Saturday but is confident they can take out the $1.5m feature.
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald import My Oberon is no guarantee to run in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap following the barrier draw.
Perth trainer Luke Fernie is happy to test exciting galloper Ripcord against eastern opposition in a campaign that starts in Saturday’s Group 2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington.
Chris Waller has five confirmed starters and three emergencies as he seeks a sixth victory in the Group 1 The Metropolitan.
Talented galloper Ceolwulf holds nominations for both of next Saturday’s Group 1s but trainer Joe Pride believes the gelding will show his best at the mile.
Trainer Ciaron Maher came to Craig Williams’ defence after Southport Tycoon snatched victory from stablemate Growing Empire in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at The Valley.
Bring on the Cox Plate. Pride Of Jenni was too good for Mr Brightside under lights at The Valley as the Feehan Stakes lived up to its billing.
Take in all the behind the scenes action ahead of I Wish I Win’s assault on Friday night’s Group 1 Manikato Stakes.
Retired champion jockey Damien Oliver and Nick Quinn preview Friday night’s blockbuster race meeting at The Valley highlighted by the Group 1 Manikato Stakes.
A brilliant return in last Saturday’s Group 2 The Shorts has seen the Stradbroke Handicap winner snapped up for the $20m TAB Everest.
Co-trainer Adrian Bott believes all three of his colts are winning chances in Saturday’s Group 1 Golden Rose at Rosehill Gardens.
Giga Kick, the 2022 The Everest winner, is bound for Saturday week’s Group 2 Premiere Stakes following a terrific trial performance on Tuesday.
Trainer Peter Moody says a decision on talented filly Autumn Angel’s racing future will be made this week.
The final field for the Golden Rose will be revealed on Tuesday morning with leading trainer Chris Waller likely to have one runner in his Group 1 defence.
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott dominated last season’s juvenile racing and look poised to make their presence felt again if the first two-year-old trials are any guide.
Stradbroke Handicap winner Stefi Magnetica did her The Everest claims no harm at all with a brilliant return at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
I Am Me and Private Eye are just two of the gun sprinters looking to secure an Everest slot today, while Pericles is aiming to end a Group 1 hoodoo. Ray Thomas presents the latest tips, market movers and track conditions for today’s racing right around Australia.
Brazilian superstar Joao Moreira made a low key return to the Australian riding ranks at Canterbury Park on Wednesday.
Top mare Fangirl is a clear favourite in the 7 Stakes at Randwick but her barrier puts stablemates Zougotcha and Hinged right into the contest.
Mr Brightside claimed back-to-back wins in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes after another epic showdown with Pride Of Jenni.
Irish trainer Dermot Weld is set to have his first Melbourne Cup runner in 12 years with a horse who “might have a bit up his sleeve”, according Racing Victoria’s head handicapper.
Godolphin sprinter Contemporary was headed for the paddock but trainer James Cummings could give him one more start this campaign with the Missile Stakes looming large.
Right To Party emerged as a lightweight contender for spring sprints as she ended a run of outs for mares in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap.
Making the long journey to Rosehill for one ride was an easy decision for country jockey Jake Pracey-Holmes.
Co-trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman can now start plotting The Everest redemption with their star sprinter.
Annabel Neasham plans to have Fawkner Park back racing in mid-September as he targets Melbourne spring features, while “everything is on the table” for new stable addition Amelia’s Jewel.
Fremantle Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne – now an accomplished horse trainer – says the only feeling that could top seeing one of his horses win is to see Fremantle win a premiership.
Will Clarken and Niki O’Shea were denied in the feature Lightning Stakes at Morphettville but the training duo couldn’t be stopped on their way to the Adelaide premiership.
Blake Shinn removed any vulnerabilities Recommendation might have had at 1200m with a perfect ride to win the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield.
Group 1 winner Manaal will take a significant step towards the spring carnival when she trials on Friday morning.
Jimmy Orman went to extreme lengths last year when he just missed out in the national jockeys premiership, but he’s taking a different mindset in his pursuit of William Pike this time around.
Mick Price provides an update on the stable’s top horses and potential spring targets, including Warmonger, Vibrant Sun and First Settler.
Six-time Group 1 winner Mr Brightside is a couple of weeks behind arch rival Pride Of Jenni in his build up towards a spring campaign that could end up with another crack at the Cox Plate.
Weeks spent in warmer climates have aided Clinton McDonald’s task of getting Hayasugi ready for Group 1 tests against the older horses as part of the Cranbourne trainer’s Spring Carnival team of sprinters.
Local trainer Lindsey Smith could add to his shock winner at Flemington with a $4.80 chance when racing returns to Warrnambool on Tuesday.
Chris Waller had a big weekend on home turf but Tuesday’s barrier trials will give the champion trainer a significant pointer to the upcoming spring carnival.
Red Aces confirmed trainer Nick Ryan’s opinion he is a Derby prospect when he qualified for the staying event with victory in the Byerley Handicap at Flemington.
In-demand apprentice Jaylah Kennedy added another Flemington win to her CV after winning the Rising Stars Final, which drew praise from trainer Sam Freedman.
Victoria’s Supreme Court of Appeal has wiped a punter’s $150,000 debt to a bookmaker due to paperwork failures.
Getafix may have won on debut but resumes at Rosehill as a gelding, which trainer John O’Shea believes will make him a racehorse.
The Byerley Handicap on Saturday is the “right race at the right time” for Danny O’Brien’s emerging stayer Politely Dun.
The Snowden family added another Ramornie Handicap success at Grafton on Wednesday before the training partnership is set to end.
Melbourne’s riding ranks will be boosted by the return of two star jockeys, Jamie Kah and Ben Melham.
The winner of the US race won by 2021 Cox Plate champ State Of Rest will now earn a guaranteed start in The Valley’s greatest race in October.
Amelia’s Jewel was enjoying her time in the paddock too much, forcing connections to put her back into work. And one spring major has already been ruled out.
Trainers Joe Pride, Trent Busuttin and Les Bridge discuss the spring carnival plans for their star horses.
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