Racing NSW will scrap all races restricted by the number of metropolitan wins from October 1 under changes to metropolitan and provincial programming. The change will allow existing benchmark races to be accessed by all horses, which in theory will increase city field sizes. Country-trained and performed horses will have the potential for greater weight…
DetailsRacing NSW has announced the addition of a ninth race to metropolitan Saturday programs restricted to country-trained gallopers. The initiative will provide a regular point of entry for country-based horses to compete for increased prizemoney. The purse will be $40,000 which is equivalent to that of a midweek metropolitan race. Coined the ‘Highway Handicap or…
DetailsBrett Mathews has made a successful transition from jockey to trainer. It comes less than a year after he was given a dire warning by doctors. Mathews was told to hang up the saddle or his health would be at risk. The rigours of ‘wasting’ and a strict dieting regime had finally taken its toll.…
DetailsFrom show jumping in Zimbabwe to an apprentice jockey in Perth, that’s the path chosen by Fiona Bell who is bursting to get back in the saddle after a knee injury sustained at Geraldton has kept her on the sidelines since February. Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) Julio Santarelli caught up with Bell on…
DetailsThe Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA) has made a change to its management structure with the appointment of Andrew Nicholl as chief executive. Nicholl replaces John Alducci, who will remain on as Strategy Manager. The ATA has received public criticism in recent times from trainers, with many questioning whether the association has a visible presence and…
DetailsNeville Parnham, who features prominently on a bumper nine race card at Belmont tomorrow, has given punters a lead by declaring Star Bay the best of his representation. Stable mates Clumsy, Gondiggin, Confusing and Vonus are expected to be in the mix of their respective races, but it’s Star Bay who commands Parnham’s attention. Parnham…
DetailsVictoria’s Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has banned trainer Ricky Maund for six months after finding him guilty of treating his runners on the day of a meeting at Caulfield. Stewards charged Maund after members of the Compliance Assurance Team detected a white paste on the mouth and nose of Uncle Keithy on the morning…
DetailsPlease be advised that, on 7 July 2015, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) issued a notice under section 101 of the AGVET Codes to Randlab Pty Ltd. The notice identifies the following veterinary products which have been supplied by Randlab but are currently unregistered and are not able to be lawfully…
DetailsQueensland jockey Ric McMahon has been stood down from riding for allegedly testing positive to methamphetamine, commonly known as ice. The Courier-Mail reports McMahon will not be riding at Gatton on Friday or Doomben on Saturday following providing a urine sample that tested positive for the illegal drug. Raving Queensland stewards have stood McMahon down…
DetailsTrainer Peter Moody has made a spirited defence of his stable in the wake of charges laid earlier this week regarding the administration of a prohibited substance. Speaking on Radio RSN, Moody said he will be fighting the charges. “I’m extremely confident of defeating all charges because I know there is no evidence against me…
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