Andrew Catterall returns to oversee racing.com
As expected, former AFL executive and Racing Victoria strategy officer, Andrew Catterall, has formally been announced as the new racing.com chief executive.
HORSE RACING
El-Issa back in town only weeks after bone marrow infusion
Jockey Bobby El-Issa is matter-of-fact about having a bone marrow infusion a couple of weeks.
Moore looks to Magic Millions from Hong Kong
Gary Moore knew he had to change something at the beginning of the spring to get his stable to the next level.
Hayes looking for first Magic Millions victory
David Hayes admits that he has left no stone unturned in his bid to win his first Magic Millions Classic early next year, with the rich juvenile event being one of the very few major races on the Australian calendar that has eluded the three-generation Hayes dynasty of horse trainers.
Snitzel tops stallion count for major yearling sales
With the yearling sales to kick off in the new year, which stallions have the most offspring headed to the major outlets in Australia and New Zealand?
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.
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.