Horse Racing

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

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.

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.

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.

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

‘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.

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

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

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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Amid the grief Michelle Payne and her family had one eye on the track on Saturday.

Michelle Payne shares update after heartbreaking family tragedy

The Melbourne Cup winner and her family came together amid the grief on Saturday.

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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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