Just Horse Racing News
Business as usual for McDonald after Japan triumph
By RS NewsWire Talent isn’t the only reason star jockey James Mcdonald is at the top of his profession. Just three days after capturing one of Japan’s biggest races aboard Cox Plate hero Romantic Warrior, the hard-working hoop was back ... Read More »
Racing Victoria stewards charge trainer Robert Hickmott
By JustHorseRacing Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have issued charges against trainer Robert Hickmott following their investigation into the racehorse Haaland, under Australian Rules of Racing 240(2) and 104(1). Charge One: Prohibited Substance in Racehorse Under AR 240(2), trainers breach the ... Read More »
Stradbroke Handicap an option for in-form mare Bella Nipotina
By JustHorseRacing Michael Christian, breeder and managing owner of star mare Bella Nipotina, acknowledges retirement looms in the distance. However, for now, he savours the journey alongside the resilient sprinter. Bella Nipotina, a home bred daughter of Pride Of Dubai, ... Read More »
Busy Stokes on the Mark for Belmont Debut
By RS NewsWire Mother, veterinarian nurse and horse trainer. Geraldton-based Bonnie Stokes is a busy lady; she has a lot to pack in. But for a short period on Wednesday Stokes will park two of her roles when she fulfills ... Read More »
Magic’s brother arrives in Time on debut
By RS NewsWire Craig Williams predicted a bright future for Magic Time’s younger half-brother Henlein, but over distances greater than his sibling excels at, following his impressive win at Bendigo on Tuesday. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained son of Dundeel ... Read More »
Josh Blanksby to step down at MRC
By RS NewsWire A day after the Victoria Racing Club announced their new Chief Executive Officer, a search is set to begin at the Melbourne Racing Club. Josh Blanksby, who has held the position of CEO at the MRC for ... Read More »
RV stewards push to ban Darren Weir for an additional 10 years
By JustHorseRacing Racing Victoria stewards are pushing for an additional ban of at least 10 years for Darren Weir, the Melbourne Cup-winning trainer, over the use of a jigger on three racehorses. Representing RV stewards, Albert Dinelli KC emphasised the ... Read More »
Former Kiwi mare heads odds in the Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm
By Adam Page Scarlet Oak heads the Ladbrokes.com.au all in market for the Queensland Oaks (2200m) this Saturday at Eagle Farm. The Chris Waller trained former Kiwi mare has been dynamic since arriving down under and looks well suited at ... Read More »
Kent trying to keep a lid on Warmonger expectations
By JustHorseRacing Keeping expectations in check after Warmonger’s Group 1 Queensland Derby triumph, Michael Kent Junior, while eyeing the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, emphasised that they won’t rush into obligatory targets. “The horse will obviously tell us, but we’ll put ... Read More »
Darren Weir set to learn fate over animal cruelty charges
By JustHorseRacing Former trainer Darren Weir is set to face the Victorian Racing Tribunal on Monday to receive his sentence for animal cruelty charges. The 2015 Melbourne Cup-winning trainer had pleaded guilty last March to using an electronic shock device ... Read More »
