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  • Desleigh Forster hit with six-month ban

    Group 1-winning trainer Desleigh Forster faces a six-month ban after being found guilty of using an illegal stock whip on a horse at the Eagle Farm pool. Forster has been charged with possession of a stock whip, use of a stock whip, and committing an act of animal cruelty. She… Read More »

     
  • I’m Thunderstruck dies in freak accident

    The racing community is mourning the loss of Group 1 champion I’m Thunderstruck, whose life tragically ended following a routine knee operation. The two-time G1 winner suffered a catastrophic injury that left OTI Racing, the Mick Price stable, and all involved in his career heartbroken. Terry Henderson of OTI Racing… Read More »

     
  • Jamie Kah thanks loved ones in emotional instagram post

    In a heartfelt Instagram post, Jamie Kah expressed her gratitude to her loved ones and fans who have been supporting her during her recovery from a serious brain injury. She also shared how her visit with Brax, her beloved horse, has helped her during this challenging time. “Seeing Brax today… Read More »

     
  • Kementari secures a slot in The Quokka

    SEN have selected Group 1 winner Kementari as their slot representative in Western Australia’s prestigious and richest race, The Quokka. With an impressive career prize money of over $4 million, Kementari is well-regarded as a formidable competitor. Gareth Hall, SENTrack presenter, expressed his enthusiasm for the selection: “Kementari is one… Read More »

     
  • Jason Maskiell ready to return to the saddle

    After being out of action for over three months due to a back injury, jockey Jason Maskiell is ready to make a comeback to race riding at Benalla on Friday. Maskiell, who rode only one race at Pakenham in February before his comeback was aborted, sustained fractures to his T9… Read More »

     
  • Australian sprinters set to shine at Royal Ascot

    Just a year after Nature Strip’s victory in the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes, a host of other Australian sprinters are preparing to make their mark at the prestigious Royal Ascot carnival. G1 sensation Coolangatta is set to take on the King’s Stand Stakes, while Artorius aims for the Platinum… Read More »

     
  • Craig Williams nearing a return to riding

    Champion jockey Craig Williams is on the road to recovery and is getting closer to his return to the saddle following a terrifying fall at Flemington just weeks ago. Williams suffered a broken collarbone and two broken ribs after a nasty fall from Dubenenko during a race in which fellow… Read More »

     
  • Victorian jumps jockey charged with betting

    Prominent Victorian jumps jockey Aaron Mitchell has been slapped with a serious charge by Racing Victoria stewards after allegedly placing 311 bets on Australian racing. The charges relate to betting activity that took place between May 26 and December 14, 2022. While none of the bets placed were on races… Read More »

     
  • Blake Shinn returns positive drug test

    Blake Shinn, one of Australia’s most renowned jockeys, is set to be out of action while he awaits the results of a drug test irregularity. The news was broken today by Shinn himself, who informed the public that he had been contacted by racing stewards regarding a positive sample taken… Read More »

     
  • Caulfield’s major redevelopments on schedule

    The major redevelopments at Caulfield Racecourse, including a new inner track named the Heath, are on schedule, with senior racing figures recently inspecting the upgraded facility. The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has replaced all turf on the main course and is set to lay down an impressive 120,000 rolls of… Read More »

     
  • Zahra, Shinn suspended for Australian Guineas fall

    Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have reached a verdict in the high-profile inquiry into the dramatic incident during the Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on 4 March 2023, which saw the falls of Maximillius (ridden by Ethan Brown) and Holymanz (ridden by Mark Zahra) and the severe imbalance of Amenable (ridden… Read More »

     
  • Jamie Kah’s condition continues to improve

    Champion jockey Jamie Kah is making significant strides on the road to recovery after suffering a major fall earlier this month, according to fellow rider Ben Melham. Speaking at Flemington over the weekend, Melham expressed his delight at the progress Kah has shown in recent days as she battles the… Read More »

     
  • Charlie Appleby sets his sights on the Spring Racing Carnival

    Godolphin’s esteemed trainer, Charlie Appleby, is keen on making a triumphant return to Melbourne’s prestigious Spring Racing Carnival this year, with his sights set on the renowned Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate races. However, determining the ideal thoroughbreds to represent Godolphin Down Under remains a challenge for Appleby. He is… Read More »

     
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  • Caulfield Cup winner Incentivise retired

    Caulfield Cup winner Incentivise has been retired  following another injury setback. Trainer Peter Moody announced the horses retirement on Twitter this morning. Media Release – Incentivise Retirement It’s with great sadness that we announce the immediate retirement of our champion racehorse, Incentivise. Like a blazing comet ripping through the night… Read More »

     
 
 
 
 
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