Ciaron Maher reacts to mega-stable backlash
Leading trainer Ciaron Maher says it is absurd to suggest a cap should be placed on the number of horses he can train.
‘You need 100 horses to be relevant’ - returning NZ trainer on Aussie racing
Decorated horseman Joe Waldron has returned to New Zealand from Melbourne to open a South Island stable, saying it is becoming increasingly difficult to compete in Australia.
NSW bush trainer Dixon banned for eight months
A NSW country-based trainer has been disqualified for eight months after one of his horses tested above the legal threshold for cobalt.
Beadman crosses to Waller as premier Sydney trainer takes on Flemington’s Carbine Lodge
The dominos are starting to fall for key staff at Godolphin with the imminent closure of its private training stables, with Darren Beadman to join premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller from August 1.
Rosehill redevelopment on new ATC chairman’s agenda
The development of land surrounding Rosehill racecourse remains a priority for the regime at the Australian Turf Club, with new chairman Tim Hale pinpointing it as one of the key issues.
Not in-play – Aussie bookies reject automated in-race pricing
While British punters started betting live in the run on Victorian racing this week, the limited in-play racing product on offer to Australian punters by bookmakers is unlikely to change
Centaine success for super sire Per Incanto
New Zealand Hall of Fame stallion Savabeel’s nine-year hold on the Centaine Award has been broken by the pride of the Wairarapa, Per Incanto.