NSW Greyhound Racing To Be Abolished

Premier Mike Baird has announced that Greyhound racing will cease in NSW on July 1, next year. Baird announced the government’s decision in a post on his Facebook page. Baird said, In response to widespread illegal and unconscionable activity, including the slaughtering of tens of thousands of dogs, I can today announce that NSW is…

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First Up Specialist Primed For Belmont Return

Chris Gangemi says there is further improvement to come from recent stable acquisition, Bangalore, in the Westspeed Nominations Closing July 15 Handicap (1000m) at Belmont on Wednesday. The former Hong Kong galloper made an auspicious Western Australian debut, rewarding favourite punters who were not afraid to target the Canny Lad gelding first up. The four-year-old,…

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Vega Magic Sets Westspeed Benchmark

Vega Magic has displayed his wares in brilliant fashion over the short course, but trainer Sean Casey is not convinced his talented gelding will be restricted to a sprinting career. Casey has drawn the curtain on Vega Magic’s winter campaign, spelling the son of Lope De Vega and plotting a path to the Group 1…

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Wolfe’s Dream Run Continues

Steve Wolfe is enjoying a dream run that is often hoped for but rarely experienced as a trainer. The Albany horseman claimed his tenth win in the past month after My Greek Boy outgunned favourite, Uptown Funk and Sigil in the Amelia Park Handicap (1200m) at Belmont on Saturday Wolfe said the stable had deserved…

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Albuino Chasing Broome Success

Trainer Ian Albuino is optimistic Masahiko can improve and be hard to beat in the Skylla Lounge Bar Sprint (1300m) at Broome on Saturday. Albuino and Masahiko formed a successful partnership at Broome last season, combining for two wins and a third from five starts. Masahiko, previously with Gai Waterhouse in Sydney, found a new…

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Moody Fined

Sarah Moody, the wife of suspended trainer Peter Moody, became the latest to be fined for making disparaging comments about Racing Victoria’s integrity department on social media. Sarah Moody (rear) after her husband Peter won a Group I on his last night of training. Photo: Darryl Sherer Stewards charged Mrs Moody with posting offensive material…

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Parnham’s Secret Doubt

Trainer Neville Parnham is confident Secret Doubt can play a major force as she ramps up her bid for next month’s Belmont Oaks on Wednesday. Parnham expects Secret Doubt and Lindsey Smith’s Black Smuggler to fight out the finish in the Hahn Ultra Dry Handicap (1675m). Black Smugger failed to escape Parnham’s attention and those…

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