Disgraced former Australian horse trainer John Nikolic has been charged by Fijian police just days after he made a miraculous recovery from a drug-induced coma. Nikolic has been charged with one count of illicit importation of drugs, one of unlawful possession of illicit drugs and one count of failure to… Read More »
Triple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane is the latest horse to snare a place in The Everest at Randwick, with Inglis confirming the gelding for its slot in the $13 million sprint. Santa Ana Lane won the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes last spring and added another two… Read More »
Disgraced former Australian horse trainer John Nikolic has emerged from a coma in a Fijian hospital. Nikolic reportedly drank a deadly cocktail containing liquid cocaine and methamphetamine in an attempt to self-harm as customs officers began to raid their luxury yacht at Denarau Marina in Fiji. 45-year-old Nikolic was sailing from the US to Australia… Read More »
Reigning Melbourne Cup winner Rekindling and runner-up Johannes Vermeer are unlikely to line up in Australia’s most famous race this year. Lloyd Williams won a record sixth Melbourne Cup as an owner last November when the Joseph O’Brien-trained Rekindling defeated the Aidan O’Brien-trained Johannes Vermeer at Flemington. Both Rekindling and… Read More »
Yvette Nikolic, the wife of disgraced former Australian trainer John Nikolic, has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Fiji court on charges of importing illicit drugs, possession of illicit drugs, and failure to declare arms and ammunition. Ms Nikolic appeared before the Nadi Magistrates Court on Tuesday after… Read More »
An agonising video has emerged of a set of connections going the early crown in a Group 1 at Royal Ascot. Owners of City Light’s were recorded celebrating their horses win in the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes after the caller of the race announced it as the winner before… Read More »
A former Queensland trainer is reportedly fighting for his life in a Fijian hospital after being arrested for involvement in smuggling drugs, money and weapons. The Herald Sun reported that John Nikolic who is the brother if Danny Nikolic is on life-support and is fighting for his life after self… Read More »
A trots horse overnight in France has somehow ended up in a lake in the middle of the racecourse in what was a bizarre yet funny situation for spectators. Watch the video below. Video: #Trot #Insolite #Agen Plus de peur que de mal pour Richard William Denéchère qui a terminé… Read More »
Disqualified trainers Robert Smerdon and Stuart Webb have lodged appeals against their bans with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Have Your Say 🗣: Should they be given a lighter sentence? – Comment below Both trainers were outed last month after being found guilty of charges of race day treatment… Read More »
Jim Crowley has claimed he was the victim of an unprovoked attack after being struck in the face by Raul da Silva following a race at Goodwood in which they both rode. Da Silva was suspended for 21 days for violent conduct after the two riders were involved in an… Read More »
Jockey Raul Da Silva has been handed a 21-day suspension by Goodwood stewards after a row with fellow jockey Jim Crowley. Following the incident Crowley had to get stitches on a swollen lip. BREAKING NEWS: Raul Da Silva has been handed a 21-day suspension by the #Goodwood stewards after a… Read More »
Victoria’s chief steward Terry Bailey has resigned to take up the equivalent position in Singapore. Bailey, who has been Racing Victoria’s chairman of stewards for the past decade will finish on July 11 after months of speculation he was going to Singapore. RV chief executive, Giles Thompson, paid tribute to… Read More »
Triple Group One winner Gingernuts is happy and healthy after suffering a serious injury at Flemington during the Spring Carnival last year. Te Akau posted an update on their twitter on Friday evening with an update on the popular NZ galloper saying he’s healthy, happy and full of beans. Gingernuts… Read More »
Champion mare Winx’s little sister Courchevel has begun her training with trainer Ciaron Maher in Victoria. The daughter of Snitzel is the first filly thrown by Vegas Showgirl since Winx and is a full sister to deceased Group 3 winner El Divino and the un-raced Boulder City who has gone… Read More »
Female jockey Eluara Cieslik put in an incredible ride at Salon de Provence winning without a saddle for a large portion of the straight. Eluara Cieslik sat behind the pack on her ride First Wood before the saddle slipped leaving her without a saddle to navigate around the leading horses and… Read More »
Trainer Matthew Leek has been disqualified for 12 months after being found guilty of attempted race day administration to two horses and also destroying potential evidence. The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board found the trainer guilty of two charges issued by Racing Victoria stewards, and at a penalty hearing on… Read More »
Champion mare Black Caviar’s second foal to race Prince Of Caviar has debuted with a fourth at Sandown on Saturday. Prince Of Caviar jumped as the second favourite in betting but his chances of emulating his mums unbeaten career were dashed after he was slow to begin and settled at… Read More »
Blue bloody filly Divanation a daughter of three time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva has won impressively on debut at Werribee. Divanation is the fifth foal from champion mare Makybe Diva and looks to be arguably the brightest of her progeny winning by a space in a Werribee maiden on… Read More »
Serial biter So Si Bon will race on with his owners deciding to have him gelded. So Si Bon was banished from the racetrack last Saturday after taking a nip at Yesterday’s Songs as the field leapt from the barriers in a 1400m race at Flemington. It was the third… Read More »
Black Caviar’s first foal to race ‘Oscietra’ has officially been retired. Oscietra on face value did not live up to the hype that surrounded her being the first foal of unbeaten champion mare Black Caviar with her highest rated win being a BM64. Oscietra raced five times winning on two… Read More »
