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NSW jockey Ben Looker cops month-long ban

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 1:06pm

NSW Racing has slapped leading country rider Ben Looker with a suspension, sidelining him for a month.  Read more »

Ballistic Boy to chase Bondi Stakes prize

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 12:00pm

Promising Ballistic Boy will skip a Brisbane race where he would have been favourite to run in the $1 million Bondi Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

G1 Manikato right race for New Zealander

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:58am

Experience at The Valley and a step up to 1200m are factors jockey Damian Lane believes will help The Bostonian in the Group One Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Horse shock, corrupt betting claims aired

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:20am

Corrupt betting and horse torture have been linked to three Darren Weir-trained horses during last year's spring racing carnival, court documents allege.  Read more »

Tarzan stays at home for Qld summer riches

Wednesday 23 October 2019, 11:10am

Top Queensland sprinter Tarzan will skip the Melbourne spring carnival to concentrate on big prize money races at home in the summer.  Read more »

Horse welfare on ministers' meeting agenda

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:53pm

Federal and state agriculture ministers will urgently discuss animal welfare after footage emerged of cruelty towards retired racehorses at an abattoir.  Read more »

Everest contenders remain in Darley Sprint

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:43pm

Nine of the 12 runners in the $14 million Everest have been paid up as first acceptors for the Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Just Thinkin favourite for Bondi Stakes

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 6:14pm

A top field of middle distance three-year-olds is expected to line up in the $1 million Bondi Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Long Jack's Derby hopes hinge on Geelong

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 4:56pm

The Geelong Classic is shaping as a pivotal race for the Victoria Derby hopes of the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Long Jack.  Read more »

Qld calls probe into racehorse welfare

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 4:49pm

The Queensland government has ordered an urgent inquiry into the treatment of racehorses after the release of shocking footage taken at a local abattoir.  Read more »