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2024 December
  • Tue, Dec 03, 2024
    Group 1 winner Attrition is on target for more success at the top level in Saturday’s TABtouch-Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot, according to trainer Mitchell Freedman.
  • Tue, Dec 03, 2024
    After making a comeback to race riding 20 months ago, Kelvin Sanderson feels like he’s back to his best, saying it took longer than he expected to get his ‘eye’ in.
  • Tue, Dec 03, 2024
    Six of the best come to us live from Warwick Farm in Sydney’s west on Wednesday, December 4th. The rail will remain in the true position around the entire course while at publish, we’re looking at a track rated in the Soft (7) range. I’ve run the rule over every race, and you can find my complete Warwick Farm tips below.
  • Tue, Dec 03, 2024
    If emerging apprentice Rob Thorburn can claim the provincial riding title at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, he would have earned himself an opportunity to sit back and reflect on just how far he has come as a person.
  • Mon, Dec 02, 2024
    Trainer Fred Wieland fears former Victorian Bakersfield may have found his level in far north Queensland but is hopeful there are a few more wins left in the tank before retirement.
2024 November
  • Sat, Nov 30, 2024
    Magic Millions and the Seven Network confirmed a commitment to broadcast the inaugural Magic Millions Gold twilight racemeeting live from the Gold Coast Turf Club in Queensland on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2024
    Trainer Jessie Bazan is unsure just how good her filly Silver Dagger is, and how far she can go, after a winning return to racing in the 1100m Maiden in Launceston on Wednesday night, scoring in emphatic fashion.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2024
    There was no room for error when trainer Brett Cavanough left it to the last of the qualifying races to make the Country Stampede Final with The Hanger Cat at Doomben on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2024
    Pink Ribbon Cup founder Robyn Cameron says she continues to be blown away by the racing industry’s generosity as the 2024 Pink Ribbon Raceweek raised close to $400,000.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2024
    Ms Tasmania ($2) underlined her potential with a gutsy win in the $125,000 McB Developments 3YO Cup overcoming difficulties to score a narrow but breathtaking win in Launceston on Wednesday night.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2024
    Geegees Gemstone ($5.50) showed he is one of Tasmania’s best gallopers with an emphatic win in the Listed $150,000 Jacksons Security Newmarket Hcp (1200m) in Launceston on Wednesday night.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2024
    A couple of bush sparkies have put their money where their mouth is in regard to their passion for horse racing over the last couple of years and they are optimistic they might be able to win a chunk of it back on the big stage this Saturday.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2024
    As well as all the provincial, country and international races, Racing and Sports has all the metros covered.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2024
    Bowen trainer Tom Button rates talented sprinter Head Honcho one of the best in his stable and is hopeful better things are ahead for the three-year-old after his Townsville assignment on Thursday.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2024
    Jared Wehlow waved goodbye to Mackay’s Ooralea track on a winning note on Tuesday and the trainer is optimistic of doing the same at his long-time home deck on Friday.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2024
    Chloe Lowe hails from Beaudesert and calls Toowoomba home these days but it is Mount Isa’s Buchanan Park where she arguably feels most comfortable.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2024
    It’s take two as the Queensland Summer Racing Carnival moves to Doomben this Wednesday for Tattersall’s Classic Day. The ten-race card which was postponed from last Saturday, is highlighted by two Listed races, the Recognition Stakes and Tattersall’s Classic.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2024
    Impressive three-year-old filly Ms Tasmania will be out to atone for a narrow miss 12 months earlier for trainer-jockey Siggy Carr, when she steps out as a warm favourite in Wednesday night’s $125,000 McB Developments 3YO Cup (1200m).
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    It’s Tasmania’s premier sprint race year in and year out, and on Wednesday night, the $150,000 Listed Jacksons Security Tasmanian Newmarket (1200m) in Launceston is no exception.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    Shayne and Chelsea Cahill celebrated the biggest win since starting their official training partnership when exciting stayer Tippa continued his rise through the grades to win the Skybeau Final at Morphettville on Saturday.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    Welcome relief from persistent rain has seen the Doomben surface go from unsuitable to race on Friday to approaching what could be a track rated just in the soft range on Wednesday.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    Bravo Centurion is on a hot streak in WA, having won 6six races in a row. And #7 could be a big one when he lines up in the G1 Winterbottom. It would also be a first G1 for up-and-coming trainer Luke Fernie. The fourth generation trainer comes from a long line of Kalgoorlie-based trainers and it would be the family’s first elite-level victory.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    A race like the Lady Lynette could be on the cards for Anyways Roxie after her comprehensive win in the BM68 (1100m) in Hobart on Sunday.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    Rockhampton stalwart Graeme Green may have handed in his stopwatch but his involvement with racing continues as an owner at Mackay on Tuesday.
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2024
    According to her trainer John Luttrell, unbeaten mare Esprit Diva might be given a chance at some of the summer riches if she can keep progressing.
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2024
    Co-trainer Corey Geran is still on a high after two recent Stakes wins and is hopeful Mahbaby can make it three at Doomben on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2024
    Picklebet, Australia’s leading next-generation bookmaker, is proud to announce its first venture into racecourse sponsorship through an exclusive partnership with the Werribee Racing Club. This landmark agreement represents the perfect blend between Picklebet’s innovative approach to racing and Werribee’s rich heritage and central role in Australian racing culture.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2024
    The father-and-son training partnership of Chris and Corey Munce is hopeful long-term winter plans will move a step closer for promising sprinter Navyonthehighway after the Listed Recognition Stakes at Doomben on Saturday.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2024
    With a training partnership in the works, Jarred Coetzee says he is focused on easing the pressure and workload on Robert Heathcote as the team eyes a busy summer carnival.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2024
    The father and son training partnership of Chris and Corey Munce is hopeful long term Queensland Winter Carnival plans will move a step closer for promising sprinter Navyonthehighway after the Listed Recognition Stakes at Doomben on Saturday.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2024
    Uncle’s Tip, one of three horses Max Beamish has in his stable, broke through for a deserving win in the 1120m Maiden in Launceston on Wednesday night, downing perennial placegetter Miss Tanzanite with Likeakalix running on for third.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2024
    Sharma’s Last will be given one more run before having a crack at the $125,000 Ladbrokes Devonport Cup (1880m) in early January according to trainer Adam Trinder following his win in Launceston on Wednesday night.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2024
    The father and son training team of Trevor and Peter Rowe is hopeful a successful partnership with owner-breeder Helen Yeates will continue when Blue Kentucky Moon makes his stable debut in Cairns on Friday.
  • Tue, Nov 19, 2024
    Trainer John Keys has a major hand in the Open Hcp (1600m) in Launceston on Wednesday night with three of the eight acceptors including two that will be well in the market.
  • Mon, Nov 18, 2024
    Trainer Sileas Green is hopeful perennial placegetter Moenave can bring his A-grade game when the gelding bids for a breakthrough win for her stable at Rockhampton on Tuesday.
  • Sat, Nov 16, 2024
    In an entrée to summer racing features, the Queensland Summer Racing Carnival begins on Saturday at the Sunshine Coast and Tony Gollan's four runners dominate the top of the market in the Swiss Ace Plate.
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2024
    Trainer Craig Smith is hoping for a fairytale finish to his 30-plus year training career if Keenzap can book a spot in the Country Stampede Final at Doomben later this month.  
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2024
    Growing up as a fair-skinned Indigenous man in the Kimberley region of Western Australia taught jockey Dale Smith resilience that has carried him through his career in the racing industry.
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2024
    Track specialist Geegee Jet By made it six career wins and five at the track when he overpowered the favourite in the closing stages to take the 1200m BM68 Hcp in Launceston on Wednesday night.
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2024
    Reigning Albury champion jockey Simon Miller is ready to kick-start his new venture in Queensland after taking a short break from race riding to stabilize his weight.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2024
    Ms Tasmania showed she could be in for a big 3YO season with a super comeback win in the 1100m Class 3 Hcp in Launceston on Wednesday night, her first start since winning the Magic Millions 2YO in February.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2024
    What better way to send off Cup Week than a massive 11-race card at Riccarton Park this Saturday highlighted by the 161st edition of the G3 New Zealand Cup. Last year’s runner-up Nest Egg is looking to go one better in 2024 while 2022 winner Aljay returns and is sure to have his share of supporters.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2024
    The Spring Racing Carnival wraps up this weekend with the final Group 1’s to be run and won. The Thousand Guineas will headline the feauture raceday with $1.5m up for grabs for the three year old fillies.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2024
    Trainer Ben Ahrens has stopped short of declaring promising stayer Kerchak equal to his best horse Spechenka but a similar path to Sydney could be in the pipeline if the gelding wins the Mooloolaba Cup at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2024
    WA Pacing Cup winner Minstrel and fellow Free-For-All stablemate Tenzing Bromac are set to head to New South Wales later this month to tackle the Inter Dominion.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2024
    Townsville's McGuire family will form the nucleus of a large cheer squad hopeful of a unique Cups double at Ingham on Saturday.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2024
    Barrier trial form can often be misleading but trainer Rex Lipp has taken heart from two recent wins from Group 2 winner Cifrado ahead of his return in the Swiss Ace Plate at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    Still on top of the world after that dazzling run by Thespian Waters to win the Goodwood Hcp last Saturday, trainer Siggy Carr has another of her stars returning to the track in Launceston on Wednesday night.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    Caloundra trainer David Vandyke is hopeful Tuff Tu Mus can confirm plans to head to the Magic Millions carnival in January when the four-year-old returns to Doomben on Wednesday.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    Richard and Chantelle Jolly are eyeing a Queensland Winter Carnival campaign with classy mare See You In Heaven.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2024
    More pieces of the Country Stampede puzzle were filled in following qualifying wins from Rockhampton sprinter Grand De Lago at Moranbah and Masterplan at Dalby on Saturday.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2024
    Lucy Keegan-Attard couldn’t be at Wyong yesterday, but wasn’t going to miss watching Cryptonic post a breakthrough victory.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2024
    Rowing Power ($2) broke a frustrating run of outs with a strong staying performance at his first try at 2100m in Hobart on Saturday.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2024
    2022 Newmarket Handicap winner, The Inevitable, is on track for another tilt at the state’s premier sprint race following a soft trial win in Hobart on Monday morning.
  • Sun, Nov 10, 2024
    Thespian Waters put up one of the best runs seen in Hobart for some time when he came from last storming down the outside to beat a class field in the $50,000 Tony Carrick Goodwood Hcp (1100m) on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2024
    Trainer Daniel Bowen is putting the nightmare of the $2 million The Kosciuszko at Randwick behind him and is hoping for rain to boost the hopes of veteran sprinter At Witz End in the Keith Noud at Doomben on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2024
    Michael Hickmott’s Rabtat will try and make up for missing a start at Flemington on Oaks Day when he returns to Morphettville on Saturday.


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  • Tue, Dec 03, 2024
    It wasn’t the homecoming he coveted, but champion jockey Mark Zahra is keen to have another shot at claiming Group 1 honours in Perth when he returns on Saturday.
2024 November
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2024
    After disappointing in their latest Caulfield appearances, Buffalo River and Run Harry Run are returning to that track for a shot at redemption.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2024
    Leading Perth jockey Chris Parnham is confident Bravo Centurion has the Perth locals covered in Saturday’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot, the only query is will that be good enough against quality interstate opposition, headed by Overpass.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2024
    Iron filly London’s Image will get one last chance to score another valuable blacktype win in Saturday’s TABtouch-Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (1400m) at Ascot.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2024
    Fresh from Port Lockroy taking out the Railway Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, the Annabel Neasham-Rob Archibald training operation are quietly confident of securing a second Group 1 victory in the space of seven days in Perth this weekend.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    Fresh from Port Lockroy taking out the Railway Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, the Annabel Neasham-Rob Archibald training operation are quietly confident of securing a second Group 1 victory in the space of seven days in Perth this weekend.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2024
    Peter Fernie and Lucy Fiore, who proved an irresistible combination in the recently completed Kalgoorlie season, carried that force into black-type company at Ascot on Saturday following the front-running win of Sentimental Hero in the Listed A.J.Scahill Cup (2100m), opening the possibility to an even bigger prize on New Year’s Day.
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2024
    In its second year, Racing SA’s Sportsbet Finals Day at Morphettville saw the culmination of eight weeks of heats climaxing in a day of racing worth more than $1 million.
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2024
    Nadal and given his rivals a galloping lesson in taking out The Meteorite at Cranbourne. 
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2024
    Last night at Thoroughbred Park, the 12 charity and community partners for the Canberra Community Chest were paired with their equine charge for Saturday’s $200,000 quality handicap.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2024
    Trainer Dan Morton has shrugged aside Super Smink’s horror barrier draw and still thinks she can win the Group 1 Swan Draught-Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot on Saturday.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2024
    The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable will have Robrick, Moby Dick and Kristilli representing the stable in the inaugural running of The Meteorite.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2024
    He’s one of five interstate raiders and the outsider of the quintet, but co-trainer, Rob Archibald believes there is a sense of timing about Port Lockroy in Saturday’s Group 1 Swan Draught-Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot.
  • Tue, Nov 19, 2024
    The Tabtouch Railway Stakes market suggests Socks Nation will play second fiddle to stable mate Light Infantry Man in Saturday’s edition of the Group 1 feature, but popular rider Declan Bates has other thoughts and ideas.
  • Tue, Nov 19, 2024
    Champion trainer Chris Waller is confident Democracy Manifest is the right horse to win him a second Swan Draught-Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot on Saturday.
  • Tue, Nov 19, 2024
    It was as good as it gets for trainer Neville Parnham this time a year ago when he was sitting on top of the WA racing world after claiming two sought after feature races.
  • Sun, Nov 17, 2024
    Mojo Rhythm gave trainer Mitchell Pateman something to cheer about and has leapt into Railway Stakes (1600m) contention after winning the Group 3 R.J.Peters Stakes (1500m) in upset fashion at Ascot on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2024
    The Boss Lady is on track to take her spot in Saturday’s Listed Jungle Mist Classic (1200m) at Ascot and trainer Michael Lane is optimistic the Street Boss mare can score a maiden black type victory in an open and even edition of the race.
  • Thu, Nov 14, 2024
    The unbeaten record of Almighty Class and the form he’s had in October has Mitchell Pateman believing he is a strong contender to take out the Group 3 Colonel Reeves Stakes (1100m) at Ascot on Saturday.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2024
    It’s a one race trip, but Cranbourne trainer Grahame Begg is prepared to roll the dice and anticipates last-start Melbourne winner, Maharba to turn in a peak performance in the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2024
    Lindsay Park’s great run with juveniles continued at Bendigo on Wednesday when Hello Romeo led home a stable quinella and score a milestone victory for his sire.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    Trainer Neville Parnham and his jockey-son Brad have made the Fairetha Stakes (1400m) a race of their own in recent years, the latest addition to their fine record in the Listed feature for three-year-olds is classy colt September Born who stamped his WA Guineas (1600m) credentials with a stylish victory.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    Luke Fernie believes he has the right winning formula for Devoted and hopes he can test that theory when the six-year-old tackles elite opposition at Ascot Saturday week.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    A strong closing effort by Own The Queen to take out her 1200m heat at Belmont trials this morning (Monday) has lifted the spirits of the glamour mare's trainer, Justine Erkelens.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    The powerful Ciaron Maher stable is confident the Saturday week’s Swan Draught-Railway Stakes (1600m) is the right race for Light Infantry Man to score his maiden Group 1 win.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    Co-trainers Chris and Michael Gangemi’s prospects of winning the Listed Tabtouch Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday improved significantly after talented three-year-old Repossession drew perfectly in barrier one.
  • Tue, Nov 12, 2024
    Victoria’s feature-race season started with Gentleman Roy winning a 1400-metre race at Caulfield and Ben Hayes remains hopeful it could end the same way.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2024
    Group 2 winner Apulia is being aimed at the $1 million TABtouch-Perth Cup (2400m) on New Year’s Day, following his third placing at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2024
    Prized gelding Hey Doc gave his Eastern States owners a Western Australian holiday to remember when he took out the 2019 Winterbottom Stakes Group 1 (1200m) in a dominant performance at Ascot.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2024
    Baraqiel is set to have his first start at Group 1 level when he runs in the Champions Sprint at Flemington.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2024
    Top trainer Stephen Miller believes Magnificent Andy is poised for victory and can stamp his Railway Stakes (1600m) credentials when he tackles the Group 2 Perth Racing Member Appreciation-Lee Steere Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday.


2024 December
2024 November
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2024
    The great Adam Blencowe returns to the Melbourne Mail; ready to bring his erudite mind and much lauded judgement back to the page with the powerful prose that made his stellar reputation.
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2024
    The Rail is out 3m the Entire and with the hot weather expect them to compete on a decent surface. It is a terrific card with leading Sydney trainers engaged. The feature is the $200,000 Community Chest and it's attracted a strong, competitive field.
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2024
    Another strong meeting presents on Saturday where we head to Kembla Grange for the Group 3 Illawarra Mercury Gong (1600m) and the Group 3 Snap Print Solutions Wollongong The Warra (1000m), the two features on the ten-race card.
  • Fri, Nov 15, 2024
    Newcastle plays host to a strong ten-race card this Saturday with the Group 2 The Newcastle Herald Hunter (1300m), attracting a strong field on what looks to be a tricky day. 


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  • Mon, Dec 02, 2024
    Global Hit wrapped up Horse of the Year honours and sealed his passage to Dubai with a display of home straight dominance to secure a comfortable victory in the Grand Prix (1 7/16M KOR-G1) at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday afternoon, the horse and jockey Kim Hye-sun both sealing the biggest wins of their respective careers.
  • Sun, Dec 01, 2024
    Sunday (Saturday night US) at Seoul Racecourse sees the 42nd running of the Grand Prix Stakes (1 7/16M KOR-G1), the final Group 1 race of the season and while with the advent of the Korea Cup, it is no longer the most valuable race on the calendar, in the eyes of many connections, it remains the most prestigious.


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