News

Vic racing minister demands Oliver review

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:40pm

Victoria's racing minister wants the state racing integrity commissioner to examine allegations Racing Victoria mishandled its inquiry into Damien Oliver.  Read more »

RV chairman backs stewards

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:40pm

Racing Victoria chief says investigators were correct to resist calls for jockey Damien Oliver to be stood down from riding.  Read more »

Leading apprentice suspended for one month

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 5:36pm

In-form apprentice Jenny Duggan has been suspended for one month after stewards completed an inquiry into Kembla Grange Cup ride.  Read more »

Youthful Jack after more Tasmanian riches

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:58pm

Youthful Jack will travel to Tasmania's summer carnival in defence of his three wins in the state's premier weight-for-age sprints.  Read more »

McCarthy iron horse for hectic farewell

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:51pm

Trainer Brendan McCarthy is thinking about racing Commanding Time twice in 24 hours, confirming the stayer's reputation as an iron horse.  Read more »

Zanughan out to continue overseas trend

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:30pm

Zanughan, a Listed race winner in Ireland, is the latest import out to make an impression on Australian racing.  Read more »

Oliver bares his soul in inquiry

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:11pm

Damien Oliver has spoken of the dark period in his life which coincided with him placing a bet which has led to a 10 month ban.  Read more »

Weight a burden for Luckygray: trainer

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 2:03pm

Trainer Gino Poletti is concerned about the history books conspiring against his Railway Stakes topweight Luckygray.  Read more »

Johnnie Walker rewards Inglis Group 1 Winners

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 11:45am

Australia’s leading thoroughbred auctioneer; Inglis, today announced a partnership with the world’s leading premium Scotch Whisky, Johnnie Walker.  Read more »

Jockey Damien Oliver banned for 10 months

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 10:53am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has been banned from racing for 10 months after pleading guilty to placing a $10,000 bet via a third party.  Read more »

Dettori faces key drugs hearing

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 4:33am

Italian Jockey Frankie Dettori is facing a world-wide ban should he be found guilty of using a banned substance at a meeting in Paris.  Read more »

European stayer in Rosehill trial for Ryan

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:57pm

Former French stayer Martinvast will have his second barrier trial in Australia for trainer Gerald Ryan and the OTI syndicate.  Read more »

Schofield loses appeal against tube ban

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:55pm

Queensland trainer Nathan Schofield's 12-month ban for his intention to stomach tube Beseech has been reinforced by Victoria's appeals process.  Read more »

McEvoy in no rush with French import Mouro

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:48pm

Adelaide trainer Tony McEvoy is prepared to give French import Mouro all the time he needs before testing his prowess as a stayer.  Read more »

Mallyon closing in on race comeback

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:36pm

Star apprentice Katelyn Mallyon is set to return to racing after being sidelined with serious injuries from a race fall since May.  Read more »

Stewards ready to decide Oliver's fate

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:25pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver is preparing to front Victorian stewards to answer charges relating to betting.  Read more »

Rain a boost for mudlark Celtic Dancer

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:14pm

A wet track will create a level playing field for the Noel Doyle-trained Celtic Dancer in the Listed Keith Noud Handicap.  Read more »

Our Penny Girl to make it two for Charlie

Monday 19 November 2012, 5:07pm

Gerald Ryan identified shuttle sire Myboycharlie as potential topline stallion and he will back his judgment once again with Our Penny Girl at Rosehill.  Read more »

Chapple-Hyam to train high-priced yearling

Monday 19 November 2012, 4:43pm

The most expensive yearling sold at auction anywhere in the world this year has found a home at Peter Chapple-Hyam's boutique stable.  Read more »

Fastnet Rock relation wins Randwick trial

Monday 19 November 2012, 4:20pm

Two relations to the leading sire Fastnet Rock have produced contrasting results with the Anthony Cummings-trained Crazyonyou upholding the family name.  Read more »