Australia horse racing news

Phil Cole

Prominent Darwin trainer and jockey in the wars

Every chance trainer Phil Cole and stable rider Wayne Davis will be watching the Darwin races on TV from home on Saturday.
Daughter of She's Extreme sells for $3.4 million

Coolmore secures daughter of She’s Extreme in $3.4 million bid

Coolmore makes a bold move at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, acquiring the daughter of dual Group 1 winner She’s Extreme for $3.4 million.
NSW horse racing news

The Coast race day moves to Newcastle amid weather concerns

Due to heavy rain, Gosford's $2 million race day, including The Coast, Gosford Gold Cup, and Takeover Target Stakes, has been moved to Newcastle Racecourse.
Fannie Bay racing is flying despite it being the wet season in the Top End.

NT racing action set to heat up again in June

There are just three meetings scheduled in the Northern Territory for the rest of May, but the action will pick up in June.

Ballarat & Burrumbeet racecourse set to receive government grants

Ballarat Racecourse, Burrumbeet Racecourse and the Ballarat greyhounds will receive grants from the Victorian Government for upgrades to boost local economies.
Amelia Jewel draws wide barrier draw in The Goodwood

Amelia’s Jewel draws wide in The Goodwood barrier draw

Amelia's Jewel, a Perth star, has drawn barrier nine in the Group 1 Goodwood at Morphettville. Can she overcome the wide draw ?
2022 Ming Dynasty

Golden Mile set to join Darley stallion roster at Northwood Park

Godolphin has announced that Golden Mile has been retired from racing and he will join Darley's stallion roster at Northwood Park.
Cascadian

Cascadian retires

Godolphin has announced that four-time Group 1 winner, Cascadian, has been retired from racing following his successful autumn campaign.
Western Empire aims for Cox Plate

Western Empire set for ambitious campaign targeting Cox Plate

Trainer Grant Williams outlines bold plans for Western Empire targeting the 2024 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley for the talented galloper.
Globe

Globe’s winter carnival hopes dashed by water walker incident

Globe, has had his Queensland winter carnival campaign cut short due to an unfortunate incident involving a water walker.
Western Empire Wins Northam Stakes

Western Empire’s triumphant return in Northam Stakes

Witness Western Empire's remarkable redemption as he outshines rivals in the Group 3 Tabtouch Northam Stakes on Sunday afternoon.
Emma Lines and Dakota Gillett

Might mare Desert Lass still firing in Alice Springs

The remarkable Desert Lass, arguably Alice Springs’ most popular horse, proved once again on Sunday that she is a force over 1400m.
Coco Sun

Coco Sun and Jamie Kah dominate Group 1 SA Derby

Jockey Jamie Kah claimed her maiden Adelaide Group 1 success when steering Coco Sun to victory in the Group 1 SA Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.
Kintyre

Kintyre lifts late to claim Queensland Guineas success

On the back of claiming Group 3 glory at Randwick in the stewards room last time out, there was no doubt about Kintyre's win in...
The Map

The Map destroys rivals in Morphettville Group 3

Favourite backers were happy with themselves a long way out as The Map ($2.00) made a mess of her rivals in the Group 3 Queen...

Antino makes brilliant return in Victory Stakes

Antino put a frustrating spring campaign behind him with a superb first-up performance in Saturday’s A$300,000 Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.

Mrs Chrissie back in winning groove at Caulfield

Caulfield has been a happy hunting ground for Mrs Chrissie, and the talented New Zealand-bred returned there on Saturday to score a stylish win.
Michael Poy

Michael Poy & Lewis German face serious corruption charges

Michael Poy and Lewis German, along with professional punter Noah Brash, have been hit with serious corruption and betting allegations by Racing Victoria.
John Peacock

John Peacock returns to Alice Springs

Having missed out on the most recent Alice Springs Cup Carnival, John Peacock is hunting success at Pioneer Park on Sunday.
Punt Drunk

Punt Drunk: How strange is the ‘Bool?

What a week of racing it has been down at Warrnambool! However, the 2024 Warrnambool May Racing Carnival will be remembered for some strange reasons.
Petrick and Denton

Petrick, Denton eye unique Red Centre achievement

They’ve won 123 races together, but Kerry Petrick and Paul Denton have never claimed the Alice Springs and Provincial premiership in the same season.
Rene Taylor

Alice Springs trainer Rene Taylor recovering from spinal injury

Alice Springs trainer Rene Taylor is well and truly on the road to recovery after a training accident last year where she injured her spine.
Count Zero

Count Zero causes Grand Annual boilover

Count Zero's stunning turnaround in the 5500-metre Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool was nothing short of remarkable.
Uncommon James

Uncommon James hunting homecoming triumph

The Steven O’Dea and Matthew Hoysted-trained Uncommon James, victor of the 2023 Oakleigh Plate (1100m), returns to Eagle Farm after nearly two years.

Air Assault ready to launch in SA Derby

Local trainer Andrew Gluyas has opted to send Air Assault to Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.