Australia: 81 horses set for disqualification in Aquanita doping scandal
As many as 81 horses have been recommended for disqualification by Racing Victoria as it seeks to draw a line under the Aquanita doping scandal.
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Career of Michael ‘The King’ Coleman may be over after freak accident
Michael Coleman, one of New Zealand’s most successful jockeys, could be facing the end of his career after being injured when a horse rolled on top of him.
Not fair dinkum? Sydney jockeys out to protect rides from others like Tom Marquand
Tom Marquand’s success in Sydney during the winter has led local jockeys to call for restrictions on visits by emerging overseas riders and apprentices.
Punters floored by 44-1 longshot as horse racing returns to New Zealand
Thoroughbred racing returned in New Zealand on Saturday following a coronavirus-induced hiatus of 84 days with an 11-race programme at Pukekohe Park.
Life ban in NZ as jockey pleads guilty over plan to engineer mid-race fall
South African rider Brandon Morgenrood has been handed a lifetime ban in New Zealand over plans to engineer a mid-race fall for his ex-partner.
Sydney jockey Adam Hyeronimus charged with multiple betting offences
Sydney jockey Adam Hyeronimus, who made his G1 breakthrough in March, has been charged with betting offences in New South Wales.
Melbourne set for radical shake-up with Caulfield Cup delayed until November
The Caulfield Cup, traditionally an essential G1 lead-up for the Melbourne Cup, looks set to be run after the race that stops a nation in 2020.
New Zealand: apprentice Kozzi Asano fired up for jockeys’ title chase
Apprentice Kozzi Asano is making waves in New Zealand, where he’s determined to challenge for the title after lockdown.