3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (535+ words) Seven races worth at least $150,000 each will give two-year-olds more opportunities to build prize money before the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Racing Queensland will offer $1.3 million across seven juvenile races during its 2026/27 Summer Racing Carnival, led by a new $150,000 sprint…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (132+ words) Gallery: Sir Delius chases a rainbow ahead of spring campaign The Straight Gallery: Sir Delius chases a rainbow ahead of spring campaign This week on Straight Talk, Sam Doran joins Bren O’Brien to talk about industry recruitment and retention, the…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (255+ words) The American seven-year-old has strengthened his Flemington claims with a second graded-stakes victory of the season, although trainer Miguel Clement has other campaign options to weigh. Tawny Port could head to Flemington for the 2026 Melbourne Cup after winning Wednesday’s Bowling…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (406+ words) The glittering racing career of Group 1 winner Belle Cheval has come to a premature end. The Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) heroine resumed at Caulfield last Saturday in the Gr.3 Courtza Stakes (1200m), where she finished last, and following the race she…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (813+ words) Victorian breeder Sally Watkins has sold her Willaroon property and thoroughbred agistment business to long-time manager Chris Andersen and the experienced horsewoman is enjoying taking a back seat in the 24/7 commitment required to run a farm. For 18 years, Sally Watkins…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (828+ words) Ballarat appears the likely new training destination for John Symons and Sheila Laxon as the fallout from their axing as tenant trainers at Macedon Lodge continues. Michael Dixon has defended the action taken by his family’s Macedon Racing to dismiss…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (602+ words) Tabcorp’s national tote will be known as One Pool as the company pencils in an October launch date for its long-awaited merged parimutuel product. Tabcorp is keenly awaiting sign-off from state regulators that would allow the company to launch its…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (730+ words) Sara Ryan will have sole control of Macedon Lodge after John Symons and Sheila Laxon’s tenure at the Victorian training facility was terminated with immediate effect. Melbourne Cup-winning trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon will immediately depart Macedon Lodge, the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (651+ words) International contenders account for almost a quarter of the nominations for the 2026 Melbourne Cup, with 101 nominations received. Overseas-trained horses make up almost one in every four of those nominated for this year’s Melbourne Cup, strengthening an international dimension to a…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (1198+ words) In this week’s Rowe On Monday, David Payne on making the best of his chance with promising filly Proxima Dea, a Queensland legend honoured and a star broodmare almost overlooked, plus a change of scenery for long-time Aquis employee Jonathan…...