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Muswellbrook Cup

Muswellbrook Cup
March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By Michael Nicholls The is a race held at in New South Wales each year. The () boasts a total prize pool of and is run under handicap conditions. The will be run on at . Read full article Source:: ... Read More »

Ireland and Canada halt horse racing

Ireland and Canada halt horse racing
March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By Ric Chapman And the domino effect is in play again. As of Wednesday, horse racing in both Ireland and Canada will shut down. Australia remains one of the last bastions of strength available for global punters. Ireland tried to ... Read More »

Bookmakers take coronavirus hit too

Bookmakers take coronavirus hit too
March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Bookmakers are holding their breath as the billion-dollar sports betting industry also feels the pinch of the devastating coronavirus pandemic. As global sporting events grind to a halt so too do opportunities for punters to splash their cash, ... Read More »

New biosecurity measures in Vic/NSW

New biosecurity measures in Vic/NSW
March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Jockeys in NSW have been segregated into three geographical areas as authorities rally to keep the sport going during the coronavirus crisis. Race meetings continue behind closed gates with no spectators and only essential personnel on course. Most ... Read More »

Brandenburg and Boss chasing Doncaster

March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Already the winner of a record seven Doncaster Miles, star jockey Glen Boss is scheduled to partner three-year-old colt Brandenburg in pursuit of another. Boss, who claimed his seventh Doncaster last year on three-year-old colt Brutal, has been ... Read More »

Jim Byrne aggravates leg injury, out for weeks

Jim Byrne aggravates leg injury, out for weeks
March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne has aggravated a leg injury and will not be able to ride for several weeks even if racing continues. Australian racing had introduced strict biosecurity measures in an attempt to keep the sport ... Read More »

Son of Atlantic Jewel wins in Ireland

Son of Atlantic Jewel wins in Ireland
March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Multiple Australian Group One winner Atlantic Jewel has produced a Classic contender at Naas at the opening meeting of the Flat season in Ireland. While racing has been shut down in Britain, it is going ahead in Ireland ... Read More »

Official race trials in Victoria cancelled

Official race trials in Victoria cancelled
March 23, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Official race trials in Victoria have been cancelled in the latest round of protocols announced by Racing Victoria in its efforts to help stop the spread of coronavirus. RV has also announced jump-outs at racetracks around the state ... Read More »

British authorities stopped racing too soon

British authorities stopped racing too soon
March 23, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Trainer Mark Johnston says British authorities acted too soon to close racing down over the coronavirus pandemic. While racing continues to take place behind closed doors in Ireland and Northern Ireland, the ruling body of British racing last ... Read More »

Young Rascal hit with Sydney Cup penalty

Young Rascal hit with Sydney Cup penalty
March 23, 2020 Comments Off

By Ric Chapman Last night the folks at Racing Australia imposed a 1kg penalty on brilliant Manion Cup winner YOUNG RASCAL for the upcoming Sydney Cup. The visiting British staying star was so tough, so gallant and so brave coming ... Read More »