Horse Racing

Jockey Craig Williams (left) and trainer Mike Moroney celebrate the victory of Brazilian Pulse in the Crown Oaks at Flemington.

Much-loved Melbourne Cup-winning trainer dies

The Melbourne Cup winner who was one of the world’s premier staying mentors died after a long health battle. 

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Former Queensland jockey Julie Murphy has tragically died after she was stung by a wasp.

Tributes flow for much-loved Aussie jockey after freak death

The 56-year-old was in her garden when the incident happened. A few days later she was gone.

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Anthony Cummings has lost his licence to train thoroughbreds in NSW.

Shock as famous racehorse trainer loses licence

One of Australia’s greatest racing names has suffered a crushing blow as Anthony Cummings’ licence to train is revoked. 

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Emma Freedman has backed Gallo Nero to win The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Saturday.

The colt Freedman says can make millions

One of the leading voices in racing has assessed the field and believes this runner can richly reward punters at the Magic Millions on Saturday.

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The heritage-listed stand at Caulfield Racecourse was ravaged by the fire.

New details emerge as alleged racecourse arsonist fronts court

The man has learned his immediate fate a day after being arrested over the fire.

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A 51-year-old man has appeared in a Melbourne court charged with nine offences, including arson. (HANDOUT/Coldwater Photos)

Man in court over $1m heritage racecourse stand fire

An alleged firebug has faced court after being charged with nine offences following a blaze that damaged a $1 million heritage-listed racecourse stand.

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Ciaron Maher has been handed a nightmare draw for the Magic Millions.

Master trainer gets nightmare barrier draw for Magic Millions

Ciaron Maher’s quest for a third Classic in five years has just gotten harder.

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A fire is raging in the Caulfield racecourse grandstand.

Firefighters battle major blaze in racecourse grandstand

WATCH: A major fire has raged in the famous grandstand at a major metropolitan racetrack with significant damage reported.

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Newcastle trainer Sam Kavanagh has lost his battle with cancer.

‘Shocking’ news shatters racing as ‘wonderful human’ dies, aged 38

The popular trainer lost his health battle overnight after ‘complications proved too much’.

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William Pike is set to be sidelined.

Pike pain: Scooter crash sidelines star jockey

Star jockey William Pike will miss the rest of the Ascot carnival after injuring himself riding an E-scooter.

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Jockey James Orman has lost the top of his finger after a horse bit it off.

Horse bites off top of jockey’s finger in stable mishap

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: The leading hoop has been hospitalised after the bizarre incident.

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Luke Nolen has been taken to hospital after a nasty fall.

Champion jockey taken to hospital after nasty fall

Racing was halted while medics rushed to help the 44-year-old.

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Anthony Cummings has had his horse training business placed into liquidation.

Racing royalty’s business collapses owing millions

The company is under administration and the 68-year-old could be forced out of his family’s famous stables.

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