Inquiry could foil con man

Racing investigators could foil one of the nation's most elusive con men, Peter Foster, from cashing in on his holdings in the high-class mare.

Hayes hopeful of success on both sides of the country

David Hayes will spread his huge team across two states on Saturday with the trainer hoping to win major races in both cities.

State, federal governments set to clash over phone records

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Victorian government moves swiftly to appeal to federal authorities for racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna to have access to telecommunication records again.

New cobalt study raises fresh welfare concerns for horses, jockeys

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Jockey Glyn Schofield had luck on his side for spring carnival

Leading jockey Glyn Schofield has managed to ride throughout the spring carnival despite being suspended.

It's a hard road to Werribee but worth the effort if you get it right

On Saturday night the huge horse float carrying the four international stayers from there day at Sandown races will journey along Dandenong Road heading for the Werribee quarantine station for the last time this spring.

All roads lead to Sandown for Under The Louvre

Robert Smerdon concedes that his classy sprinter Under The Louvre's hopes of  a significant spring success will hinge on next Saturday's meeting at Sandown however the horse's trainer can see no fault with the Under The Louvre condition or form not to register a  victory..

'Sad day' for Vasil as great mare dies

One of the most successful broodmares in Australian racing  over the past two decades, Circles Of Gold, has died at the age of 25.

International boost for Sandown Classic

Next Saturday's $300,000 Zipping Classic proves a lure, overseas entrants will boost final day of spring carnival.