For the second year in a row, Japanese horses will not compete in the Melbourne Cup. Fears of equine influenza (EI) being reintroduced have caused Biosecurity... Full story
On the first anniversary of the equine influenza outbreak, the horse breeding industry is warning that another outbreak is likely... Full story
An independent review of the Victorian racing industry has found criminal activity has been 'rampant'. Retired Judge Gordon Lewis has made more than 60 reco... Full story
There has been a breakthrough in a long running push to unite the Brisbane and Queensland turf clubs.The Brisbane Turf Club (BTC) has voted overwhelming... Full story
A south-west Victorian who rose to one of the most powerful positions in the state's thoroughbred racing industry says he is leaving the sport with many fon... Full story
Hunter Valley stallion Encosta de Lago has taken the crown of champion sire in Australia for this year's racing season.The 15-year-old Coolmore-based st... Full story
Newcastle jockey Robert Thompson has become the most successful rider in Australia racing history.The 50-year equalled Jack Thompson's record in Scone y... Full story
Kerrin McEvoy, second jockey at Godolphin to Frankie Dettori for the past four seasons, is to return to Australia to ride for Sheikh Mohammed.McEvoy, who wo... Full story
A mid-race fall to short-priced favourite Toulouse Lautrec marred Saturday's $250,000 Grand National Steeplechase over 4,350 metres at Flemington.Seven-... Full story
Work on the redevelopment of the Mowbray Racing Track in Launceston will be completed on schedule by August.The Tasmanian Racing Minister inspected the... Full story