Australia’s most successful jockey to retire
Damien Oliver — Australia’s most successful jockey — will ride in the spring carnival for one last time, closing out a remarkable career.
Punters Life
Ageless warriors go head-to-head for 13th time in Concorde
They’ve been a staple on the Australian sprinting scene forever and once again Nature Strip and Eduardo will go to war in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick.
Sonja’s story: From bashing victim to beautiful bride
Jockey Sonja Logan has been to hell and back after being the victim of a savage bashing, but had the best day of her life on Saturday when she was married.
Ben Allen wants to play party pooper in PB Lawrence
Ben Allen has a fresh look but will be out to remind trainers of his talents when he reunites with Pinstriped in the Lawrence Stakes.
85-year-old horse trainer wants to train until he’s 100
Harold Norman is approaching 90 years of age but the remarkable Queensland trainer shows no signs of slowing down.
Group 1 racing returns in a spring carnival for the ages
The 2023 spring racing extravagaza in Sydney and Melbourne kicks off on Saturday with the first Group 1 of the season.
Hobby trainer needs nudge for first Flemington runner
Hobby trainer Rhiannon Schiffer, who also works as a pre-trainer, farm manager and “equine hairdresser”, will saddle her first Flemington runner on Saturday.
Transgender jockey finds acceptance in title-winning season
Tyler Leslight is now making news as a jockey after ticking off one major item on his list of goals last season.
Bush sensation taking Heywood on Magic ride
Nick Heywood is grateful for the loyalty shown to him as he strives to maintain country star Mogo Magic’s unbeaten record at Randwick on Saturday.
Absorbing title race nears finish line for young guns
Whether it’s playing golf or race riding, Zac Lloyd and Dylan Gibbons are fierce – but friendly – competitors as their title battle comes down to the final meeting on Saturday.
Chadwick needs to work Magic for Rising Stars title
The Rising Stars Series goes down to the wire at Flemington with Matthew Chadwick needing to pull a rabbit out of a hat to claim the title aboard a $201 outsider.
Huge audience for Australia’s biggest horse racing websites
Australia’s biggest horse racing websites have recorded a huge average monthly audience for the 2022/23 financial year.
Hefel repays Moody faith with Monash victory
Carleen Hefel grabbed her opportunity aboard Sigh in the Group 3 Monash Stakes at Caulfield to claim the biggest win of her career.
Young hoop ends six-hour drives with Brisbane move
Cejay Graham used to drive six hours to Brisbane twice a week to race but that’s all over after her decision to relocate from NSW.
Vale Ray Selkrig OAM – a true gentleman of the turf
Ray Selkrig was a gentleman first and a great rider second, despite winning the 1961 Melbourne Cup and 34 more Group 1 races, and the Australian racing industry is much the poorer for his passing.
Artorius’ wild ride from $120k yearling to $25m stallion prospect
Artorius, the colt who was passed in for $120,000 but is now worth $25m as a stallion, will be out to crown his career with victory at Royal Ascot on Saturday night.
‘Aussie Tom’ lands first Royal Ascot winner for King Charles III
Remarkable scenes engulfed Royal Ascot after ‘Aussie Tom’ Marquand delivered Desert Hero the winner of the King George V Stakes for King Charles III and Queen Camilla before the ‘King Of Ascot’ Frankie Dettori won the Ascot Gold Cup.
Jamie Kah nears racing return: ‘I’ve got a purpose again’
Jamie Kah has returned to trackwork for the first time since her fall but has one more test to complete before she is allowed to race again.
EXCLUSIVE: Think About It secures slot in The Everest
Boom sprinter Think It Over has been snapped up by ‘new’ The Everest slot holder Henry Field.
‘Miracle’ Mal Johnston says under siege Zac Lloyd needs to learn patience
Malcolm Johnston knows what it’s like to be on the wrong side of the ‘law’ and earn the wrath of racing stewards – now he’s got some advice for top apprentice Zac Lloyd.
Ray Thomas’s Monday Blackbook with five-to-follow and all the latest news
Joe Pride may have two star gallopers moving towards the end of their careers but he’s got a ready made replacement in Think It Over charging through the ranks.
EXCLUSIVE: Damian Lane gets the spring ride on Amelia’s Jewel
West Australian superstar filly Amelia’s Jewel is heading east for the spring with a new rider engaged for the three-year-old.
JMac booked to ride Artorius at Royal Ascot
Australia’s leading jockey James McDonald has been booked to ride Artorius at Royal Ascot.
Star colt Jacquinot retired to stud
Multiple Group 1 winner Jacquinot has been retired to stud and will stand at Widden Stud in the Hunter Valley after his unplaced effort in last Saturday’s All Aged Stakes at Royal Randwick.
JMac says “too good” as Giga Kick sails by in All Aged Stakes
The Clayton Douglas-trained Giga Kick claimed his maiden Group 1 when taking out the $1.5m All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
No Quokkas: Hoysted unfazed by James’ drift
The Brisbane-based co-trainer reckons his gun sprinter will put himself into the race, just as he did in his Oakleigh Plate blitz earlier this year.
Aitken ready to grab biggest moment of career in Quokka
Jockey Mitchell Aitken has been given his biggest opportunity in The Quokka and intends to use it to propel his career.
Pike rates eastern raider as horse to beat in Quokka ahead of Amelia’s Jewel
WA’s leading jockey William Pike has an eastern states raider above local favourite Amelia’s Jewel in The Quokka and gives his $51 runner a big push in the race.
Haggas reveals another Queen Elizabeth is long term aim for Dubai Honour
Dubai Honour will aimed at back-to-back Queen Elizabeth Stakes’ next year and has been posted as favourite in opening markets on the race.
Major Beel delivers first Australian Derby for Gai
Gai Waterhouse has won her first Australian Derby when Major Beel outstayed his opponents in the 2400m Group 1 classic at Randwick on Saturday.
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