Stanley with Matthew Smith
Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith @mcsmithracing told @DaveyStan1 Fierce Impact ($34 @tabcomau) is "at his best" ahead of Saturday's Cox Plate @TheValley read more
Feature Stories
Friday, Saturday and Sunday form
Thursday night's meetings include France’s Deauville and Auteuil, South Africa’s Vaal, UK’s Carlisle, Lingfield-All Weather and Ireland’s Thurles and Navan - Friday’s meetings include New Zealand’s New Plymouth, Benalla, Canberra, Scone, Gawler, night meetings Manikato Stakes at The Valley and Sunshine Coast, read more
The Valley - feature Race Tips and Previews
Race Tips and Previews for feature races at The Valley on Friday night and Saturday - Manikato Stakes - taking the real class in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2020 Manikato Stakes, Trekking was brave last week and is a $3.60 chance. read more
Further vet inspections for Aidan O'Brien Cox Plate runners
RV reported on Thursday afternoon that RV veterinarians earlier Thursday inspected all 14 starters and the emergency for this Saturday’s Group 1 WS Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley - two horses trained by Aidan O’Brien, Magic Wand (IRE) and Armory (IRE), will be re-examined by veterinarians on Friday read more
Melham will miss the crowd at the Cox Plate meeting at The Valley on Saturday
Jockey Ben Melham will miss the crowd at the Cox Plate meeting at The Valley on Saturday - he says sitting in the jockeys’ room prior to the race you get a sense of the atmosphere, but due to COVID-19 that will be missing from this year’s event - listen to Melham discussing the lack of crowds this year and his ride on Armory (IRE) read more
Godolphin weekend runners update
Thermosphere - “The boys in Melbourne were bullish about her having more to offer after an unplaced Thousand Guineas effort. The filly is strong and bright, she is well-placed in this and off her brave Edward Manifold form she can run on competitively around The Valley camber.” read more
Arcadia Queen chasing Cox Plate success
Grant Williams has had his trials and tribulations with Arcadia Queen since arriving in Victoria in July but that will all be forgotten if the Perth mare can win the $5 million Cox Plate. read more
Waller trio shape up for Moonee Valley Gold Cup
Trainer Chris Waller is no stranger to having multiple representation in feature staying races in Sydney and that is the again the case in Melbourne on Saturday with three runners in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup. read more
Danny O’Brien hoping for wet Manikato Stakes
In form trainer Danny O’Brien is hoping the predicted rain falls early on Friday afternoon in a bid to give Order Of Command an advantage in the $1 million Group 1 Manikato Stakes at The Valley. read more
The Davis Files - Happy Valley
The Davis Files - the comprehensive review of the meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, October 21st, 2020 - Run Of The Race: Grateful Heart put the writing on the wall, dominant from outside leader and on his way to better things now - Tidy work from Wind N Grass over the latter stages. read more
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Fillies out to seal New Zealand 1000 Guineas claims
The strength of Ben Foote's hand in next month's Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 48th New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton will become clearer after.. read more
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Mighty Heart chases Canadian Triple Crown champion history in Breeders’ Stakes
Mighty Heart will continue his quest to join an elite group of horses to sweep all three legs of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown this Saturday in the.. read more
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William Hill warn of local lockdown effects as revenue falls in third quarter
Revenues at William Hill fell by nine per cent in the third quarter of the year as the bookmaker warned of the effect local lockdowns would have on.. read more
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British racing’s Fixture List for first four months of 2021 published
Full fixture list for January – April developed with a view to maximising revenue to help the sport through the coronavirus crisis, while safeguarding.. read more
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'He's one of the best ever' - 16-year-old rider ecstatic to partner Tiger Roll
Sixteen-year-old Sam Ewing has described Tiger Roll as "one of the best horses ever" and cannot believe his luck in getting the chance to partner the.. read more
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Cheltenham's new season gets underway on Friday
Fusil Raffles, Rouge Vif and Galvin are just some of the big names in action as racing returns to Cheltenham for day one of The Showcase on Friday. read more
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Magical takes narrow lead in race for Cartier Horse of the Year honours
Magical now tops the standings for Cartier Horse of the Year in 2020 following her third place in the G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes read more
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Programme announced for the 2021 Dubai World Cup Carnival
Dubai Racing Club has announced the programme for the 2021 Dubai World Cup Carnival, as racing returns to the iconic Meydan Racecourse read more
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Guineas hopes on trial for Marsh
Dual-Island trainer Stephen Marsh is looking forward to Saturday where he will be lining-up progressive gallopers at both the Te Rapa and Riccarton.. read more
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Goffs and Tattersalls Ireland announce rescheduled 2020 sales dates
Following Monday night’s unexpected announcement by the Irish government in relation to Ireland entering a Level 5 Covid-19 lockdown, Goffs and.. read more
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Tiger Roll fans in for a treat as Elliott brings National hero back on the Flat
Good news has been hard to come by in Ireland in recent days but Gordon Elliott has single-handedly lifted the mood by taking the wraps off Tiger Roll.. read more
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Act Of Wisdom chasing a hat-trick in battle of the juvenile stayers
Act Of Wisdom is on a hat-trick mission in the most valuable race on the traditional all two-year-old card at Newmarket. read more
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Johnny Murtagh added to Aga Khan training roster following outstanding season
Johnny Murtagh will join Dermot Weld and Michael Halford on the Irish training roster for the Aga Khan and will be sent his first batch of yearlings.. read more
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'He should go very well' - Skelton ready to unleash Grade 1 star at Cheltenham
Big-name stars are creeping out from the wilderness as the jumps season gets into full swing, and Dan Skelton is eager to take the wraps off his.. read more
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Significantly strikes in opening Fast-Track Qualifier
Significantly enjoyed a much-deserved success at Newcastle on Tuesday in the Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Conditions Stakes over six furlongs,.. read more
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Ghaiyyath retired to Kildangan Stud
Godolphin have announced the retirement of the world's top turf performer in Ghaiyyath, who will retire to Darley's Kildangan Stud in Ireland after.. read more
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Racing returns to Cheltenham for The Showcase
Racing returns to Cheltenham with The Showcase on Friday, 23 October and Saturday, 24 October. The two-day meeting is the first action to be staged at.. read more
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Kachy honoured as All-Weather Championships return
Season eight of the All-Weather Championships begins at Newcastle on Tuesday and culminates with the valuable All-Weather Championships Finals Day at.. read more
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Frankie Lor lands midweek treble as hot October continues
Frankie Lor roared to second in the trainers’ championship thanks to a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night that maintained his fruitful run of.. read more
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Happy Valley stewards' report
Hong Kong Jockey Club stewards' report from the meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday night - reprimands and warnings read more
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Happy Valley results and replays
Happy Valley results and replays for the meeting on Wednesday night - Frankie Lor roared to second in the trainers’ championship thanks to a treble.. read more
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The Davis Files - Happy Valley
Brett Davis - Selections - Happy Valley - 21/10/20 - ThoroughbredNEWS has live streaming of the complete Hong Kong Jockey Club broadcast commencing at.. read more
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Racing To Win race interviews prior to Wednesday's Happy Valley meeting
Racing To Win race interviews prior to the meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday – Blake Shinn discusses Street Scream - Jack Wong on Happy Good Guys.. read more
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Karis Teetan turns to Yip at the Valley as he aims to pressure the big two
Karis Teetan snared three wins at Sha Tin on Sunday and the man they call the ‘Mauritian Magician’ is eyeing outright second spot in the jockeys’.. read more
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Preview and form for Happy Valley
Preview and form for the meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday night - the eight race broadcast commences at 10.15pm AEST, 7.15pm HKT, on Sky Racing1.. read more
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The Davis Files - Sha Tin review
The Davis Files - the comprehensive review of the meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 - Winner: Golden Sixty is again too classy as.. read more
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Sha Tin stewards' report
Hong Kong Jockey Club stewards' report from the meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday - Chad Schofield on Taking Aim suspended for two Hong Kong race days and.. read more
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Sha Tin results and replays
Sha Tin results and replays for the meeting on Sunday - Golden Sixty scored his ninth straight win and his 12th from 13 starts in the G2 Oriental Watch.. read more
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Golden Sixty makes it nine in a row with G2 Sha Tin Trophy victory
Golden Sixty took another important step toward December’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races riches with victory in today’s (Sunday, 18 October).. read more
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Winning Dreamer remains unbeaten
Frankie Lor’s rising star Winning Dreamer extended his unbeaten record to four with a smart Class 3 victory in the Pai Tau Handicap (1200m) under.. read more
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More than Wishful Thinking in Premier Bowl
No horse was given less chance, at least according to the betting board, but that didn’t stop a rejuvenated seven-year-old Wishful Thinker storming to.. read more
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The Davis Files - Sha Tin
Brett Davis - Selections - Sha Tin - 18/10/20 - ThoroughbredNEWS has live streaming of the complete Hong Kong Jockey Club broadcast commencing at.. read more
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Racing To Win race interviews prior to Sunday's Sha Tin meeting
Racing To Win race interviews prior to the meeting at Sha Tin on Wednesday – Joao Moreira on Hot King Prawn and Scores Of Fun - Zac Purton on Beauty.. read more
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HK Direct talks with Karis Teetan and previews Sunday's feature races
HK Direct, the informative weekly preview show with Andrew Le Jeune, this week Edward Sadler catches up with in-form jockey Karis Teetan who talks.. read more
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Randwick - feature Race Tips and Preview
Race Tips and Preview for the feature race at Randwick on Saturday - taking the very in form mares in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2020 The.. read more
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The Valley track report
📹: The @TheValley track report has landed for a big 24 hours with rain on the way - the rail will stay in the true position for both meetings read more
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The Wood update on Randwick
Randwick Track Manager Michael Wood with an update on the Randwick Course Proper ahead of the meeting at Randwick on Saturday - Track Good 4 and the.. read more
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Steel Prince (IRE) gets 1kg Cup penalty for Geelong victory
Steel Prince (IRE) looks assured of gaining a start in the $8 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington after Racing Victoria handicappers penalised.. read more
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Track conditions, form and scratchings for Randwick
Early track conditions, form and scratchings for Randwick - Track Good 4 - rail out 4m for the entire circuit - no irrigation for the last 24 hours,.. read more
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Follow the market movers
100th Cox Plate – Arcadia Queen $5-$6 $500 @ $6, $1,450 @ $5.50, $500 @ $5.50, $500 e/w @ $5.50/$2.12, $400 @ $5.50, $500 @ $5, $450 @ $5, $400 @ $5 -.. read more
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Steel Prince (IRE) prevails from stablemate in Geelong Cup
The connections of Steel Prince will be hoping for a weight penalty into the Melbourne Cup after the stayer scored a dogged win over his imported.. read more
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Wednesday's wagering review
Wednesday's wagering review of TAB.com.au fixed odds markets for races at the Cox Plate meeting at The Valley and the meeting Randwick on Saturday: read more
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The Colonel salutes at Randwick
High-priced yearling sale purchase Colonel (by Snitzel) broke through for his first career win when comfortably leading from start to finish in the.. read more
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Confrontational takes Geelong Classic with ease
This year the winner of the listed Roderick Insurance Brokers Geelong Classic (2200m) at Geelong will not go forward on the traditional path to the.. read more
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Aidan O’Brien chasing second win in Cox Plate at The Valley
Champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien won Australasia’s weight-for-age championship, the Cox Plate, with his first runner when Adelaide scored in 2014 -.. read more
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Humidor (NZ) ready to tackle third Cox Plate
Craig Williams is no stranger to Cox Plate success and is banking on veteran galloper Humidor (NZ) to give him a third win in Australasia’s.. read more
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Peltzer opens as Bondi Stakes favourite
Peltzer has opened as the $2.90 favourite with TAB after a field of 10 accepted for the Randwick feature on Saturday, the $1m, Bondi Stakes (1600m) for.. read more
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Follow the market movers
Geelong Cup – Ashrun $3.70-$4.20-$4 $2,000 @ $4.20, $600 x $900 e/w @ $3.80/$1.70, $350 e/w @ $3.60/$1.60, $500 @ $3.60 - King Of Leogrance $11-$10-$8.. read more
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Track conditions, form and scratchings for Randwick-Kensington
Track conditions, form and scratchings for Randwick-Kensington - Track Good 4 - rail out 4m for the entire circuit - no irrigation for the last 24.. read more
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Track conditions, form and scratchings for Geelong
Track conditions, form and scratchings for Geelong - Track Good 4 - rail in the True position for the entire circuit - 2.5mm of irrigation for the last.. read more
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Mark Zahra to continue association with Verry Elleegant
Having guided Verry Elleegant to success in the Caulfield Cup, jockey Mark Zahra will be given the opportunity of adding the Melbourne Cup to the.. read more
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McNeil, Currie, Taylor and Payne after Tuesday trackwork at The Valley
Jockey Jye McNeil is well on the way to getting down to 49.5kg, the weight allotted his Cox Plate mount, three-year-old Grandslam - the Matthew.. read more
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First acceptances for Victoria Derby, Oaks and Sprint Classic
The make-up of the fields for three feature races during the Melbourne Cup Carnival has become clearer after first acceptances closed for the $2.. read more
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International squad hold strong hand in Geelong Cup
International spring raiders have had outstanding success in the Geelong Cup and they again have strong representation in the Group 3 race on.. read more
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Lion City Cup, a race by default for Inferno: Brown
The last time Cliff Brown sold himself short over his superstar galloper Inferno, he was happy he was eventually proven wrong. read more
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No Lion this year, Gray looks at cubs instead
Trainer Stephen Gray is without a runner in Sunday’s highlight, the $400,000 Group 1 Lion City Cup (1200m), but the New Zealander will still take a.. read more
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Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (G1) - Preview
It is the final Classic of the year in Japan this coming Sunday, and there’s a real buzz in the air that there could be a Triple Crown winner just.. read more
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Peters excited with Lion City Cup duo
In-form trainer James Peters is looking forward to being represented by two ‘live chances’ in Grand Koonta and Skywalk in the $400,000 Group 1 Lion.. read more
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Daring Tact wins the Shuka Sho to become the first undefeated Triple Crown Filly
Odds-on-favourite Daring Tact won this year’s Shuka Sho, the first G1 race to be held with limited number of racing fans after the COVID-19 pandemic,.. read more
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Mandrake first of Argentina plane drama to score
Trainer James Peters was a happy man on at Kranji Saturday after Mandrake emerged as the first winner from a pioneer group of Argentinian-breds raced.. read more
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It's Official, Logan and Hakim off the mark with double
Trainer Donna Logan’s desire to combine with rising apprentice jockey Hakim Kamaruddin for a win was finally granted at Kranji on Saturday, and in.. read more
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Not at all an Unsung Hero first-up
Unsung Hero surprised many when he drew clear to a resounding win first-up in the $20,000 Open Maiden race over 1000m at Kranji on Saturday. read more
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In All His Glory all set for the mile
In All His Glory might be stepping up to the mile for the first time, but trainer Cliff Brown remained hopeful of a forward run from his charge. read more
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Kranji's Saturday meeting preview
Brazilian Ruan Maia is closing the gap to the reining champ, Vlad Duric, to just seven with 10 meetings left in the Covid-reduced season - so obviously.. read more
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Race analysis and race selections for Saturday's racing at Kranji:
Race analysis and race selections for Saturday's racing at Kranji - the 11 race broadcast commences at 3.00pm AEST on Sky Racing2. read more
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Nizar suspended two months, Duric warned
Stewards took no direct action against Jockey Vlad Duric for his ride on War Pride on Saturday, October 10th, but advised him that should his riding.. read more
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$6.7 million upgrades for NSW country racetracks
The NSW Government has thrown its support behind the NSW Racing Industry by investing $6.7 million on capital works for country racecourses. read more
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Randwick stewards' report
Racing NSW stewards' report from the Australian Turf Club's meeting at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday read more
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New Racing Australia Chief Executive Officer announced
The Racing Australia Board on Wednesday announced Myles Foreman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2020. read more
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The Valley welcomes the return of owners
Update - decision reversed - earlier report - following the announcement from the Victorian Government on the return of owners to the racetrack for the.. read more
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100th running of the WS Cox Plate celebrated with new stamp issue
Australia Post is celebrating the 100th running of the legendary W.S. Cox Plate with the release of a commemorative stamp featuring the 9ct solid.. read more
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Tabcorp AGM and first quarter 2021 update
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd held its AGM and updated the first quarter of the 2021 financial year on Tuesday announcing a net profit after tax and before.. read more
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Timeform Recap: 2020 Caulfield Cup
28 years after Mannerism and 32 unsuccessful older mares later and Verry Elleegant, a mare bred to be bounding over birch on the South Island of New.. read more
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Alligator Blood named TAB Queensland Horse of the Year
Group 1 winner Alligator Blood has taken out the state’s top prize at the 2020 TAB Queensland Thoroughbred Awards. read more
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RV releases 2019-20 results - year of two halves
Racing Victoria on Monday released its results for the 2019-20 financial year (FY20) ending 30 June 2020 which document a contrasting tale between the.. read more
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Randwick stewards' report
Racing NSW stewards' report from the Australian Turf Club's TAB Everest meeting at Randwick on Saturday read more
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Newcastle stewards' report
Racing NSW stewards' report from the Newcastle Jockey Club's meeting at Newcastle on Saturday read more
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RV update on Covid-19 measures - border regions exception
Racing Victoria on Saturday advised of changes to the biosecurity protocols in place in Victoria regarding NSW and SA border residents read more
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Stanley with Gerald Ryan
Trainer @GRyanRacing joined @daveystan1 on Racing HQ this morning to provide an update on his current Bondi Stakes favourite Peltzer and Bottega who is.. read more
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Stanley with Will Freedman
@daveystan1 was joined by young trainer @willfreedman on #RacingHQ this morning to discuss his recent success - listen to the full chat read more
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The latest news update from Sky Racing
The latest Sky Racing news update on Wednesday with Dave Stanley – Freedman 3YO primed for Bondi Stakes – Jen Rules out to win The Nivison – Funstar on.. read more
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On track - Hawkesbury and Rockhampton
@gavcarmody and @garyharleysky are on track at @hawkesburyrc to bring us all the action and form for the @tabcomau punters - racing at @ParkCallaghan.. read more
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Sky Randwick highlights
Sky Racing highlights from the Australian Turf Club's meeting at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday... the Colonel salutes.....Fortune Seeker holds off.. read more
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The latest news update from Sky Racing
The latest Sky Racing news update on Wednesday with Dave Stanley – ten to contest $1m, Bondi Stakes – Smith tips Tricky Gal to bounce back – Bob Peters.. read more
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On track - Ipswich and Randwick-Kensington
@bernadetecooper and Josh Fleming have the @tabcomau punters covered at @IpswichTurfClub today - a cracking day for mid-week racing on the Kenso with.. read more
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Brassel's form for Randwick
Don't miss @TonyBrassel's good things for midweek racing @royalrandwick Kenso! read more
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Stanley with Mitchell Beer
Redouble's trainer @beermitchell joined @daveystan1 on Racing HQ to discuss his huge run in Saturday's #TheKosciuszko - listen to the full chat read more
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On track - Grafton
@P_L_Looker and @garykliese have the @tabcomau punters covered today at @clarenceriverjc read more
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The latest news update from Sky Racing
The latest Sky Racing news update on Tuesday with Jaimee Rogers – Godolphin pair ready to tackle Bondi Stakes – Bjorn Baker on Positive Peace – Wicked.. read more
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Stanley with Jamie Richards
@JamieRichards3 joined @daveystan1 on #RacingHQ this morning to discuss his star mares Probabeel and Melody Belle - Probabeel draws barrier two for.. read more
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Jelfs with Darren Beadman and Matthew Smith
Darren Beadman provides an update at trackwork this morning on @godolphin's runners ahead of Saturday's Bondi Stakes @LizzieJelfs plus @mcsmithracing.. read more
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The Spy Files
Fresh off a Caulfield Cup win last week, Chris Waller has top mare Funstar ready to roll after a home-track trial - second to arch-rival Probabeel in.. read more
