Barry O'Farrell's new job is CEO of Racing Australia
Barry O'Farrell's appointment as Racing Australia's chief executive officer has surprised many in the industry.
HORSE RACING
Whyte goes the extra mile to front stewards
Champion Hong Kong jockey Douglas Whyte wants to fly to Western Australia late on Thursday night to defend in person the serious charge of not riding the Perth-trained Scales Of Justice out to the finish in last Saturday's group 1 Kingston Town Classic.
Inquiry date set over Waller-trained horse's ice sample
An inquiry into a horse under the care of Australia's leading group 1 trainer Chris Waller which tested positive to the drug ice has been scheduled for Friday after confirmation its second sample was also positive.
Kiss kiss, not whack whack: Trainer says under-fire jockey did everything right
After a controversial last-strides loss by Scales of Justice in Perth, trainer Lindsey Smith defends champion Hong Kong jockey against accusations he 'stopped.'
Spring carnival poorer without foreign raiders: RV
A decade ago Australian racehorse trainers were complaining about the influx of foreign raiders cashing in on Melbourne's big spring carnival races, with even a legend like the late Bart Cummings floating the idea of a cap on international runners in the Melbourne Cup.
Malice earns a crack at the Villiers
Godolphin trainer John O'Shea has set his sights on the Villiers Stakes with ATC Cup winner Malice after his impressive win at Rosehill on Saturday.
Waller-Weir show interesting and only just beginning
Chris Waller has been the Broadway act, starring Winx, in 2016, but just off-Broadway has been Darren Weir continues his remarkable career.
Rebel Dane fly in ready to fire in Hong Kong
The work is done with Rebel Dane for next Sunday's Hong Kong International Sprint, because trainer Gary Portelli wants him fresh for Sha Tin.
Whyte charged with not riding out his mount
The chances of champion Hong Kong jockey Douglas Whyte competing in next weekend's rich international series could hinge on evidence from Perth trainer Lindsay Smith and the owners of high-class galloper Scales Of Justice.
Weir’s shout after Stratum Star win
Champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir on Saturday reached another milestone in his amazing career when he won the group 1 Kingston Town Classic with his honest stallion Stratum Star.
Tim Clark relieved as Dee Nine Elle gets back in his good books
Tim Clark has a long memory when it comes to Dee Nine Elle and was quickly to point out it cost him a 100 winners for last season after it chalked up another winning treble for him at Rosehill on Saturday.
Sweet Redemption to clash with wedding day in the Villiers
The wedding plans of Sweet Redemption's part owner Ashley Hill won't be changing because of a clash with the Villiers Stakes, even after her win in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Doyle starts Australian stint on winning note
There was a bit of irony as English jockey James Doyle booted Trekking home for his first Australian winner at Rosehill on Saturday.
Godolphin reinforcements arrive to target The Championships
Godolphin is set to launch a French foreign legion on The Championships after eight imports arrived in Australia on Friday to strengthen the staying ranks of the Australian team.
Third time lucky for Bob Peters in Perth?
Most on the east coast expected that the vast resources of the Bob Peters operation would make a clean sweep of the three majors in Western Australia this year.
Doyle key to outwitting Ninth Legion into winning
Randwick trainer Peter Robl will once again try to outwit Ninth Legion into bringing his best to the track in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Queanbeyan track rider James Gibbs escapes spinal damage after fall
When James Gibbs woke up in an ambulance on the way to hospital, he was numb from the neck down.
Winning form is good form for Nieta and Mr Manhattan
The confidence of winning form has jockeys Christian Reith and Josh Parr keen on the chances of Mr Manhattan and Nieta in the Starlight Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Doyle needs to back up his reputation
More Clancy Of The Overflow than Lester Piggott, John Lundholm is in my column today with some of the best in the world, a subject arising from James Doyle getting a guest stint with Godolphin as James McDonald is cooling heels in New Zealand over allegations he backed a winner.
Festival Stakes Day preview
Festival Stakes Day preview
George Moore Stakes Day preview
George Moore Stakes Day preview
Greyhound trainer who used cattle prod unlikely to face charges
A trainer who allegedly used a cattle pod capable of emitting a 6000-volt shock on a greyhound in order to make it run faster is unlikely to face criminal charges after being disqualified from the industry.
Kersley's long wait for group success may be over
Fred Kersley is one of those horsemen who have always been advocates of giving horses time to mature, and being patient when waiting for that pay day.
Clark looks to continue career-best form
November was a good month for jockey Tim Clark. He had the most rides of any jockey in Australia for the month, 95, and the most winners, 22.
With all eyes on Shiraz, Waugh toasts Supreme Effort
The focus might be on Kim Waugh's latest star acquisition Shiraz at Rosehill on Saturday, but she warns not to underrate in-form Supreme Effort in the Starlight Stakes.
Victoria will not enter a prizemoney arms race with NSW, says racing chief
Victorian racing officials will not get involved in a bidding war with their NSW counterparts as pressure is mounting on them to increase prizemoney in the wake of stake hikes in Sydney and the NSW country and regional centres.
Inglis answers opening shots from Magic Millions, NZ Bloodstock
Inglis has returned fire to its yearling sales rivals by releasing a crackerjack catalogue for its Easter Sales.
Reiby The Red up in grade, down in weight for ATC Cup
Hawkesbury trainer Jason Attard isn't that worried about the huge step up in class Reiby The Red takes in Saturday's ATC Cup at Rosehill.
Insurance filly All Too Ready to go to the races
The syndicate which races All Too Ready is already all too familiar with the sometimes painful reality of horse ownership. but their luck may be about to take a turn for the better.
Clark not so Gracious on Grey
Jockey Tim Clark still doesn't know how he stayed on Gracious Grey after losing both irons shortly after jumping from the barriers at Canterbury on Wednesday.