News

More jockey betting probes under way

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 12:15am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver isn't the only rider under investigation for betting on horses.  Read more »

Jockey Oliver admits betting violation

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 12:11am

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has pleaded guilty to two charges including one of betting $10,000 on a horse in October 2010.  Read more »

New investigative unit for NSW racing

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:46pm

A unit designed to further combat the use of prohibited drugs in thoroughbred racing will be introduced in NSW.  Read more »

Racing authorities defend EPO claims

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:33pm

Victoria's racing bodies have defended themselves against media claims that blood doping and the use of EPO is rife in thoroughbred and harness codes.  Read more »

Hay List and his trainer on the mend

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:18pm

Hay List is making a quicker than expected recovery from surgery but his trainer John McNair still needs time to heal properly after a training accident.  Read more »

Mahisara, Secluded carry Messara hopes

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:17pm

Trainer Paul Messara is hoping Mahisara can close out the Melbourne carnival with a Sandown Stakes win while he is counting on Secluded at Rosehil.  Read more »

Local chances improve at Sandown

Monday 12 November 2012, 5:12pm

The final meeting of the Melbourne Spring carnival offers the locals a chance to pick up some healthy scraps at Sandown.  Read more »

Ortensia returns with Caviar in her sights

Monday 12 November 2012, 4:49pm

Ortensia is back in light work in preparation for a return to racing which could start with a Lightning Stakes clash against Black Caviar.  Read more »

Trainer hoping for Mental redemption

Monday 12 November 2012, 4:44pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is looking to his new sprint star Mental to make amends for a disappointing expedition to Dubai with Sepoy and Helmet.  Read more »

Hughes sets sights on title defence

Monday 12 November 2012, 11:12am

Richard Hughes rode 172 winners this year as he claimed the English jockeys' championship and he has promised to chase another title in 2013.  Read more »