Danny Nikolic media release faked

A media release sent under QRIC’s banner regarding Danny Nikolic’s riding application has been found to be fake.

An announcement sent out using QRIC’s letter head on Friday afternoon which indicated that former jockey Danny Nikolic’s riding application was approved, worked out to be a hoax with his application still pending.

“Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett has today advised that Danny Nikolic’s application for a jockey’s license has been approved,” the fake media release read.

Barnett said it may be up to another fortnight before a decision is made on whether Danny Nikolic could resume his riding career in Queensland.