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Trainers ramp up biosecurity measures to ensure racing continues
By AAP Trainers have ramped up biosecurity measures in stables to ensure racing stays afloat for as long as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. The sport has been temporarily suspended in five states while officials wait for the results of ... Read More »
Two NSW riders’ COVID-19 tests negative
By AAP Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman and Tommy Berry have tested negative to COVID-19 after fears they may have been exposed. Racing around the country was suspended on Wednesday after Melbourne jockey Mark Zahra was told by health authorities he ... Read More »
Jockey and racing awaits test for COVID-19
By JustHorseRacing Jockey Mark Zahra is awaiting a result for COVID-19 after he shared a commercial flight with someone who was positive to the virus. Racing as whole has almost been suspended with the only meeting in the country today ... Read More »
Queensland joins other states to suspend racing
By AAP Queensland has joined other states by suspending racing as authorities wait for results of coronavirus tests on a Melbourne-based jockey. Wednesday’s meetings at Sandown in Melbourne, Warwick Farm in Sydney and Ascot in Perth were abandoned mid-program because ... Read More »
Racing on hold pending COVID-19 testing
By AAP Australian racing is in limbo pending the results of COVID-19 tests on a licensed participant, believed to be a jockey. Until Wednesday, racing had been the last major sport still standing with meetings conducted under strict biosecurity protocols ... Read More »
Gold Fields chasing a win in the Golden Mile
By AAP Missing a start in the All-Star Mile with Gold Fields forced his trainer Logan McGill to search for alternatives. While Gold Fields did run in a support race on All-Star Mile day at Caulfield on March 14, McGill ... Read More »
Victorian races called off pending COVID-19 test
By Media Release Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that racing has been suspended within Victoria today, with immediate effect, and tomorrow whilst a licensed participant undergoes testing for COVID-19. The participant has this afternoon been advised by health authorities ... Read More »
Victorian races called off pending COVID-19 test
By Media Release Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that racing has been suspended within Victoria today, with immediate effect, and tomorrow whilst a licensed participant undergoes testing for COVID-19. The participant has this afternoon been advised by health authorities ... Read More »
NSW-Vic border trainers weigh up options
By AAP Trainers operating stables on the Victorian-NSW border have been banned from crossing state lines despite the green light for their horses to race in either jurisdiction. Wodonga trainer Craig Widdison and his staff cannot cross the border into ... Read More »
Inglis Easter Yearling sale to run as an online auction
By Morgan Payne This years Inglis Easter Yearling sale will operate via an online auction platform after the recent restrictions imposed by the government to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Inglis released an update on their feature sale of ... Read More »
