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Friday December 5, 2008

Sale season starts to gather pace

The spring carnival may have just finished but this week signalled the start of the yearlings sales season, with the release of the first catalogues for next year.

Nationals may move as jumps racing gets reprieve

Jumps racing in Victoria will be allowed to continue after agreement was reached over certain recommendations - angering the RSPCA.

Enjoying a Scenic journey

As with most industry participants involved with a serious horse, Western Australia's Durham Lodge Stud was looking forward to big-race glory over the spring carnival.

Bauer decision welcomed by industry

The controversial decision not to strip Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer's connections of the $835,000 prizemoney in this year's Melbourne Cup has been largely embraced by the racing community.

Slipper winner back in action

If someone asked you to name the former Golden Slipper winner racing at Caulfield tomorrow, you might take a little time working out which horse they were talking about.

Moroney hoping to strike it rich again

The 2000 Melbourne Cup win by Brew shot trainer Michael Moroney to fame but these days it is the 2006 Melbourne Cup that is helping fill his pockets.

Jockeys' appeal has a lot riding on it

Jockeys say they desperately need a $3.8 million boost - and they are hell-bent on getting it.

It's time to turf out racing's rule book

I can't wait to get to Caulfield races tomorrow. I've just got off the phone to my jockey mate and we are going to make one hell of a killing on the punt.

After months, Hayes hopes to deliver group 1 win

Trainer David Hayes has primed a three-pronged attack at the final group 1 race of the year in the Kingston Town Classic in Perth tomorrow in a bid to end his longest drought at the elite level in Australia.

Nice rides and some unknowns

A jockey and two trainers tell Andrew Garvey of their chances this weekend.

Newitt's chance to rise from Valley of despair

Craig "Froggy" Newitt should be able to take advantage of the absence of many of the top riders to break out of a quiet run.

Step to 1400 ideal for Zavana

Although the fields for tomorrow's meeting at Caulfield look a bit thin early in the program, some very competitive racing later in the day should keep punters entertained. Races five and six look especially tough to sort out and could add plenty of value to the quaddie.

Thursday December 4, 2008

Bauer to keep second placing in Cup

A controversial decision not to strip the prize money from Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer has been largely embraced by the racing community.

Jumps racing to continue

Jumping racing enthusiasts drew a collective sigh of relief today when Racing Victoria Ltd confirmed that the sport would continue.

Death of a racing matriarch

Valerie Smith, the wife of the late legendary trainer Tommy Smith and the mother of Sydney's leading trainer Gai Waterhouse, died yesterday at the age of 91.

Heading for a fall

Leading trainers Eric Musgrove and Robbie Laing tell Andrew Eddy of their fears for jumps racing.

Let's look further afield for inspiration so jumps racing doesn't tumble at the final hurdle

Jumps racing should be treated as a valued part of a wonderful sport.

Martin relieved as Tictacs breathes life into syndicate

It has certainly been a tough eight months for the Bryan Martin Racing Club, former race caller Bryan Martin's first venture into professional racehorse syndication.

Munce eager to ride again after winning clearance

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey set to return to the saddle as early as tomorrow week's twilight meeting at Randwick after being cleared to ride by Racing NSW.

Bauer may be stripped of prize

Racing Victoria stewards may be forced to disqualify Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer, despite claims the horse received illegal treatment on advice from local veterinarians.

Tuesday December 2, 2008

Munce's career on the line after disqualification

If Chris Munce thought he had paid his debt to Hong Kong racing by spending two years in jail, the Sydney jockey was wrong, as a further 10-month disqualification is imposed on him.