He ‘would prefer to be an unknown’, but John Kanga says he was forced to push for a board spill at the Melbourne Racing Club when member concerns were ignored despite ‘months’ of behind-the-scenes lobbying.
Ron Dufficy thinks a race maps perfectly for a lightly-raced gelding to salute at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Get Ray and Duff’s best bets and analysis for the 10-race card.
In a cliffhanger finish, Chris has won the prestigious Bart Cummings Medal at the Racing Night of Champions Awards at Royal Randwick, beating jockey James McDonald by a single vote.
Jockey Jamie Kah will be out to start the spring in the same way she finished the autumn in Saturday’s Group 1 Memsie Stakes but her manager is already working hard to secure her a lightweight Cox Plate ride.
Queenslander Tony Gollan feels he can crack a Group 1 with Queensland weapon Antino who will take on big guns Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside in Saturday’s Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.
Racing NSW is continuing to lobby the Albanese Government over its inquiry into online gambling, arguing the banning of inducements would do nothing to reduce problem gambling.
The Underwood Stakes and Turnbull Stakes have been pencilled in as Fawkner Park’s most likely path into the Caulfield Cup, but a jumpout next week could further shape the route.
Super mare Pride Of Jenni and stablemate Mr Brightside stand in Gentleman Roy’s way in the Memsie Stakes but the Lindsay Park-trained galloper has one crucial advantage.
Trainer Joe Pride isn’t concerned defending Everest champ Think About It and dual placegetter Private Eye have still not been selected for the world’s richest turf race this spring.
Flemington is set for an Irish invasion on the first Tuesday in November with Magical Zoe the latest to enhance Melbourne Cup ambitions.
Ray Thomas has the last say on a monster day of racing action right across Australia.
The Irish horse rocketed to the top of Melbourne Cup betting after a spectacular 20-length win in a proven Cup lead-up race at the Curragh on Saturday.
Unprecedented penalty follows investigation by Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, which uncovered ‘systemic operational deficiencies and non-compliance with regulatory obligations’.
Champion jockey James McDonald can move closer to the celebrated “Group 1 century club” if successful on outstanding mare Fangirl in the $1 million Winx Stakes (1400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Racing Victoria’s chief operating and financial officer, who has acted in the top job since the April resignation of Andrew Jones, has been endorsed by the board to take on the role full-time.
The sad passing of legendary mare Black Caviar over the weekend has taken another tragic turn with the news her newborn foal, a colt by super stallion Snitzel, could not be saved.
Australia’s greatest racing sprinter Black Caviar has died after giving birth which left her owner devastated and her former trainer shedding tears sharing the devastating news with family and staff.
Gentleman Roy is set for a return to Group 1 action after a tough win in the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes, capping a big day for the Hayes brothers.
Luke Nolen will forever be indebted to Black Caviar as the heartbroken jockey shared one of his most special moments.
Ron Dufficy is predicting a big day for the boys and girls in blue at Rosehill on Saturday, with a confident play on a $4.20 chance in one of the day’s feature races.
The Group 2 PB Lawrence will likely be run at a strong tempo which will play into the hands of iron horse Munhamek.
Senior News Corp racing writer Ben Dorries chews the fat with seven-time Melbourne Cup winner and businessman Lloyd Williams who gives his take on a host of fascinating issues.
Jockey Ben Allen says Pinstriped has returned stronger and a wet track will be perfect for him in the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes on Saturday.
Bella Nipotina is close to securing a slot in The Everest as owner Michael Christian revealed the star mare could head overseas for her swan song.
As the industry grapples with a wagering downturn and other thorny issues, syndicator Steve Vardy is a reminder of why horse racing remains so intoxicating to so many.
James McDonald is a jockey in demand … but as he weighs up his future, Hall of Famer Glen Boss explains why he has personally urged the nation’s top rider to remain in Sydney.
Fancy frocks and classy dresses were on display as thousands made their way down for the 2024 edition of Ladies Day. Check out all the photos from the big day.
James McDonald restored his three-win lead over Nash Rawiller in the Sydney jockeys premiership after his lead was cut following a messy incident in an earlier race.
Trainer Mathew Ellerton, recovering from a recent stroke, received a welcome boost with a winner at Sandown on Wednesday.
Queensland jockey couple Kyle Wilson-Taylor and Angela Jones are loved up away from the track but on the track they don’t give each other an inch.
Former cattle farmer Rodney Hay races horses all over Queensland and says there was a simple reason why he knocked back a $1 million offer for his best young horse.
Colour will reign supreme as the Territory’s style queens make their way to the Darwin Turf Club for another huge edition of the Bridge Toyota Ladies Day. Read what to expec.
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.
Territory kids got into the carnival festivities as the Chief Minister’s Cup family day heralded in the second event of the Darwin Cup Carnival. Check out all the photos.
Recommendation will spearhead a three-pronged Ciaron Maher raid on the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes with the top stable having 21 runners engaged at Caulfield on Saturday.
Lee Freedman will make a return to Sydney’s premier racetrack for the first time since 2017 with a five-length Queensland bush winner.
The managing owner of the Caulfield Cup favourite has guaranteed a young Sydney gun the ride in the Melbourne spring.
It’s Queensland racing’s version of The Oscars as Ben Dorries and Trenton Akers dish out the gongs and identify some left-field horses to follow from the winter carnival.
Leah Ellerton said the likes of top jockeys Ben Melham and Jamie Kah were “amazing” support after her trainer husband Mathew Ellerton was struck down by a stroke in Bali last month.
Brave jockey Sonja Logan says she is in a good place ahead of the Darwin Cup carnival after last year’s shocking incident where she was bashed in a brutal assault which created global headlines.
Racing fans flocked to Fannie Bay for the first official race day of the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival, getting an early taste of the excitement to come. See all the photos here.
The Territory’s largest sporting and social event the Darwin Cup Carnival returns this weekend for a month of racing and fashion fun. Check out all the key details for carnival here.
Darwin retailers have pulled out all the stops to ensure everyone is fitted out to the nines for the forthcoming Darwin Cup Carnival. Check out what you can get from the CBD.
In slashing the 2023 Darwin and Alice Springs cup winner’s ban, the appeals tribunal rejected his ‘credible alternative explanations’ for a ‘bloody big hole’ in the gelding’s neck.
The accomplishments and work of two Top End horsewomen has been recognised with wins at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Read their reactions.
The Northern Territory’s largest sporting event has announced it will scale back in 2024 with cost of living pressures impacting ticket sales. Read what this will mean.
Punters could benefit from a handy form reference on Saturday before First Accused tackles the 1600m Benchmark 100 at Caulfield.
Sport is massive in the Northern Territory, but it wouldn’t be possible without the hundreds of volunteers that keep it together. We’ve celebrated some of those unsung heroes here.
Defence lawyer Matt Hubber said his client’s ex had since partnered up with a rival trainer who ‘was being cheeky’ and ‘goading him’ before the encounter at the popular pub.
In upholding the appeal, the committee concluded the NT stewards ‘had no authority’ to suspend the apprentice jockey from riding in three upcoming races. Read why.
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