The three guilty Queensland racing participants in the Birdsville jigger case have today been disqualified. Thoroughbred trainer Todd Austin has been disqualified for five years, Jockey Ric McMahon has been disqualified for three and a half years and stable hand Toni Austin was disqualified for twelve months when QRIC stewards… Read More »
An exhibition pony race will open the card on a big day of racing at Murray Bridge on March 5, which features the richest juvenile race in South Australia, the Magic Millions SA 2YO Classic. Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC), together with Racing SA, Pony Club Australia, and the Murray Bridge… Read More »
Racing Victoria Stewards have received a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited confirming that a prohibited substance has been detected in a urine sample collected from the Matt Laurie trained racehorse, Jenni Express. The report relates to a post-race urine sample taken from Jenni Express after the filly won the… Read More »
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) has called on horse owners and trainers to be particularly aware of the threat of Hendra virus this year. QRIC Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare Director Dr Martin Lenz said now is the time to get serious about vaccination against Hendra virus. A global… Read More »
Two Rockhampton stable hands have been stood down today after testing positive to prohibited substances. Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Stewards carried out no notice testing at Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park this morning. The stable hands have tested positive to cannabis, methamphetamine and amphetamine and both have been stood down until the… Read More »
Racing NSW Stewards have approved the addition of a small amount of Synthetic Hoof Filler to the inside of the near hind hoof of Winx, who will be running in Saturday’s $4m Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick where she is the $1.15 favourite to make it 25 straight wins…. Read More »
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards have opened an inquiry into suspicious activity observed at the stable of Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie this morning. QRIC Commissioner Ross Barnett said members of the QRIC’s Integrity Investigations Team (ITT) observed a stable employee of Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie acting suspiciously in… Read More »
