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Mandatory trials in Victoria again under consultation

28th Jan 2009

Discussions yesterday between Racing Victoria [RVL] and the Australian Trainers Association [ATA] has seen an agreement made that further consultation is required before achieving a “achieving mutually acceptable reform to the structure of trials for unraced horses”.

Future Directions For NSW Racing Industry

28th Jan 2009

NSW Gaming and Racing Minister, Kevin Greene, today convened a meeting to explore the potential benefits of an amalgamation between Sydney's two metropolitan race clubs, the Australian Jockey Club and the Sydney Turf Club.

Heat won't stop Hussler making Lightning dash

28th Jan 2009

TRAINER Ross McDonald believes the measures the Victoria Racing Club will adopt on Saturday to combat the expected stifling heat is enough to ensure his champion, Weekend Hussler, will take his place in the Lightning Stakes field.

SHANE CRAWFORD AND RACING: A HOT SUMMER COMBINATION

27th Jan 2009

Former AFL Champion, Shane Crawford, was today unveiled as the 2009 Melbourne Festival of Racing Ambassador at the picturesque Seaford Beach.

Sebring Officially Retired to Widden

27th Jan 2009

Golden Slipper winner and last season’s Champion Two Year Old Sebring has been officially retired from racing and will head to Widden Stud for the 2009 Breeding Season.

Time Thief earmarked for European glory

26th Jan 2009

OUTSTANDING colt Time Thief may be headed for the world stage after a classy effort to win the listed Zeditave Stakes at Caulfield yesterday.

Widden Stud Mourn Loss of General Nediym

26th Jan 2009

Widden Stud is in mourning following the loss of outstanding sire General Nediym, who was euthanized on Monday morning following a recurrence of the colic he suffered last month.

Third Time Lucky For Birchley

26th Jan 2009

After enduring two frustrating seconds in bonus races this month, Queensland based trainer Liam Birchley landed a welcome success when Fear No Other took out Monday's $250,000 Inglis Classic at Randwick.

Premier Juveniles Aim Up For Diamond

26th Jan 2009

Melbourne Premier graduates Reward For Effort and Rostova dominated their respective Blue Diamond Previews, before $2million colt Time Thief completed a great day of stakes success for Inglis graduates at Caulfield when taking the Zeditave Stakes on Monday.

Curlin Owner Jackson Says Racing Economic Model Broken

22nd Jan 2009

Prominent US owner-breeder Jess Jackson (Majority owner of the world's top-rated horse Curlin) has triggered major debate in the US by telling thoroughbredtimes.com: "The industry has a broken economic model".

Scenic Leads Redoute's & Encosta On Aust Sires Table

22nd Jan 2009

After almost 6 months of the season, ill-fated stallion Scenic continues to lead Redoute's Choice & Encosta de Lago on the 2008-09 Australian General Sires Table .

Hussler even impresses rivals with morning workout

21st Jan 2009

The Weekend Hussler shadow is looming ominously over his GI Lightning Stakes rivals after the superstar impressed onlookers with his workout at Caulfield on Thursday morning.

Bon Hoffa retired to Riverdene Stud

20th Jan 2009

Dr Kevin Pendergast and his Riverdene Stud operation have secured Group 1 winning sprinter Bon Hoffa for stud duties.

Japan Trainer Eyes Melb Cup With Singapore Star

20th Jan 2009

In Singapore, Japanese trainer Hideyuki Takaoka confirmed the owners of star stayer El Dorado "are interested" in running him in the Gr1 Melbourne Cup