Tag: Horse Racing
SAJC 'business as usual' remark challenged
A remark from the SAJC chairman that it is 'business as usual' has been challenged.[MORE]
Review to influence SAJC's future
The SAJC says a review of its practices and operations will be done properly and recommendations acted on.[MORE]
Bauer trainer happy with investigation finding
Trainer Luca Cumani says he is 'mightily relieved' his horse Bauer will be allowed to keep second place in this year's Melbourne Cup.[MORE]
Flemington 'no longer suitable for jumps events'
Jumps racing will almost certainly never be held at Flemington again.[MORE]
Racing industry changes underway
The state's racing minister Michael Aird expects to announce board members for the newly formed Tasmanian Racing Board before Christmas.[MORE]
SAJC chief executive stands aside
SAJC chief executive Steve Ploubidis stands aside during a racing review in SA.[MORE]
Bauer keeps Melbourne Cup placing
Bauer will not be stripped off its Melbourne Cup second placing.[MORE]
Vic jumps racing to continue
After an extensive safety review, the Victorian jumps racing industry will continue.[MORE]
Bauer's trainer won't be discouraged
English trainer Luca Cumani says he will return to Australia for future races, even if his Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer has its second placing taken away this afternoon.[MORE]
Future of jumps racing in Vic to be decided today
The Victorian jumps racing industry is anxiously awaiting today's expected decision on the future of the sport. [MORE]
Bauer findings due today
Racing Victoria is expected to announce the findings of its inquiry into whether Melbourne Cup runner-up, Bauer, received electro-shockwave therapy.[MORE]
Munce cleared to ride again
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Chris Munce has been cleared to resume riding in Australia.[MORE]
Bauer had physiotherapy before Cup: trainer
Bauer's trainer has revealed the horse had physiotherapy only days before the Melbourne Cup.[MORE]
Cup runner-up could lose placing in race probe
Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer could be stripped of its placing, after Racing Victoria launched an investigation into its treatment in the lead-up to the race.[MORE]
Qld country horse racing gets $3.6m boost
Country horse racing in Queensland has received a $3.6 million funding boost.[MORE]
Munce hit with 30-month Hong Kong ban
Jockey Chris Munce will appear before the Racing NSW licensing committee on Wednesday in the hope of being cleared to return to riding in Australia.[MORE]
Mowbray horses back on track after upgrade
Launceston's Mowbray Racecourse has officially reopened after a $10 million upgrade.[MORE]
Takeover Target wins in Perth
Champion sprinter Takeover Target has narrowly won the $400,000 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot in Perth.[MORE]
Pressure on for jockeys injury fund
Jockeys are demanding the Australian Racing Board act quickly to set up an industry-wide injury fund.[MORE]
Jockey push for better safety and compo
Jockeys are pushing for improved national safety and workers compensation standards.[MORE]
Betting bill passes SA parliament
A bill which the Government says will protect South Australia's racing industry from financial disadvantage has passed State Parliament.[MORE]
Gilded Venom wins Railway Stakes
Western Australian horse Gilded Venom has won the $1 million Group One Railway Stakes at Ascot in Perth.[MORE]
Racing Victoria waits to make jumps-safety review public
Racing Victoria has received a report into the safety of jumps racing but will not make the recommendations public until it has been analysed by the board.[MORE]
Rains affects Ballarat Cup plans
One-third of the horses that were to run at Ballarat today have been scratched because of heavy rain overnight.[MORE]
Sunburnt Land killed by lightning strike
Top racehourse Sunburnt Land has been killed after being struck by lightning on a property at Woodend, north of Melbourne today.[MORE]
