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Peta Tait died suddenly after being kicked by a horse.

Eloise Budimlich

Beloved jockey killed in freak horse incident identified

Tributes are flowing for the 43-year-old who has been described as a ‘passionate, caring, hard working person’.

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Horses compete in barrier trials at Cranbourne.

Digital Staff

Female stablehand dies after freak accident with horse

The racing community is in mourning as Victoria Police and WorkSafe investigate the tragedy.

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Four-time Australian Champion stallion Snitzel has died at the age of 23.

Cameron Noakes

Racing world rocked by death of much-loved champion

‘We are all devastated by what’s happened.’

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Noel Callow is in concussion protocols after a fight with rival jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor.

Digital Staff

Veteran jockey out of action after bombshell fight with rival hoop

The exact details of the brawl are still unclear but one rider was in a bad way after the incident.

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Jockey Tyler Schiller was taken to hospital after he was thrown from his mount at Canterbury Park.

Cameron Noakes

Much-loved jockey ‘alive’ after scary pre-race incident

Racing has been delayed and a statement has been issued after the rider was rushed to hospital.

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Windsor Park Stud’s managing director Rodney Schick lost his 10-year-old son, Jimmy, in a devastating accident.

Cameron Noakes

Tributes flow after racing royalty lose son in shattering tragedy

The family is obviously ‘devastated’ but still found time for an amazing act of generosity.

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Fiona Ralph has died after a tragic accident while working at Bendigo.

Digital Staff

Racing world ‘devastated’ by freak death of much-loved stablehand

The 58-year-old was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne but died following emergency surgery.

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James Cummings time at powerhouse stable Godolphin is over.

Cameron Noakes

Aussie racing royalty and global powerhouse in bombshell split

‘The time is right.’

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Greg Sugars died in his sleep, wife Jess Tubbs announced.

Glenn Valencich

‘Much-loved champion’ dies unexpectedly: ‘Taken so young’

His wife announced the tragic news ‘with an absolutely shattered heart that doesn’t want to believe it’s possibly true’.

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Happy Clapper (left) challenged Winx on 11 occasions for six minor placings.

Mandy Cottell

Winx’s ‘superstar’ rival dies after sudden illness: ‘Sad day’

The racing community is mourning the loss of one of its most popular horses.

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The Thousand Guineas will now be raced on the same day as the Caulfield Cup.

Cameron Noakes

Racing Victoria announces major shake-up to Spring Carnival

A famous raceday has just received a significant boost.

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Globetrotting stayer Dubai Honour will be out to maintain his perfect strike rate in Australia.

Mandy Cottell

Dubai Honour ‘vulnerable’ ahead of Via Sistina showdown

The two champions will square off in Saturday’s $5m feature at Randwick.

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Alalcance is favourite for Saturday’s Sydney Cup.

Craig Brennan

Alalcance firms for Sydney Cup despite tough draw

‘Being out wide is not a concern at all.’

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Weekend Hussler was a Group 1 legend.

Glenn Valencich

Famous racing family mourns death of iconic ‘horse of a lifetime’

‘Hopefully he’s now up with Mum and Dad.’

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Ex-jockey Danny Nikolic (right) and Patrick Lennon have faced court on theft and burglary charges.

Emily Woods

Champion jockey and lawyer accused of $177k bungled burglary

Former Caulfield Cup winning jockey Danny Nikolic and ex-lawyer Patrick Lennon have faced court over attempts to allegedly steal $177,000 worth of jewellery and belongings.

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