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‘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.

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.

Dilmi to head up Domeland

Nacim Dilmi has been confirmed as the new trainer for Domeland, replacing Sara Ryan.

Nunes interrupts Australian stint for plum Mauritius job

Brazilian jockey Manoel Nunes will take up contract to ride in Mauritius but has vowed to return to Australia.

New trial requirement set to begin in Queensland

All unraced horses in Queensland will be required to compete in an official trial before they are permitted to race at a TAB meeting from the start of the 2025/26 season.

NSW hoop McLellan announces retirement from the saddle

Injury has forced veteran NSW jockey Darryl “Digger” McLellan into retirement.
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