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Leaderboard to miss Grand Annual

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds |Andrew Eddy

With Andrew EddyStar jumper Leaderboard will miss Thursday's Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Trainer Mark Walker and connections made the decision to scratch the 10-year-old son of Street Cry on Wednesday morning, following a fall in Tuesday's Brierly Steeplechase. The horse and his jockey Will Gordon returned to the mounting yard uninjured, however, the stable thought it was in the horse's best interests to bypass Thursday's $350,000 feature.
Payne: I wanted to give jumps a go

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Andrew Eddy |Edward Sadler

With Kate WattsPAYNE: I WANTED TO GIVE JUMPS A GOMichelle Payne never got to ride in a jumps race but on Tuesday, on the opening day of the famed Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, she got to enjoy the next best thing. The 2015 Melbourne Cup-winning jockey was beaming after the third maiden hurdle on Tuesday when the horse Sing For Peace who she trains with jumps legend brother Patrick scored a rousing win at his seventh attempt over the hurdles.
Niceforo's Territory test

2 months ago | racing.com | Andrew Eddy |Tim Yeatman

The past few years have been a battle for Paul Niceforo. The Warwick Farm-based horseman has fought ill health, including suffering two heart attacks and a stroke, but after 40 years as a racehorse trainer, he knows life is full of ups and downs. Hopefully one of those highs can come on Saturday when Niceforo's stable star Territory Express steps out at Flemington in the Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m).
Busuttin, Young pull right String

2 months ago | racing.com | Andrew Eddy |Ryan Reynolds

Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young were vindicated with their decision to run Australian Guineas emergency Nostringsattached after he won the Future Stars Series final. The talented 3YO, who was second emergency for Saturday's Group 1, stormed over the top of his rivals to win the $300,00 feature on Thursday night. Connections had mulled the possibility of hoping to sneak into Saturday's field before opting to run at Pakenham.
Gate's emotional win for Mike

2 months ago | racing.com | Andrew Eddy |Ryan Reynolds

Burlington Gate has delivered an emotional victory for the Moroney family, just hours after champion horseman Mike passed away. The progressive stayer was prepared by Moroney in partnership with Glen Thompson and the racing gods delivered the ultimate fairytale for the stable. Moroney passed away in his sleep on Thursday morning. The stable also prepared First Appearance, who finished fourth at Kyneton earlier in the day.
Door open for Jenni return?

Feb 6, 2025 | racing.com | Andrew Eddy |Ryan Reynolds

Ciaron Maher says it's 'possible' Pride Of Jenni could come out of retirement. Rumours have swirled in racing circles for weeks about the door remaining open for Pride Of Jenni to return to work with her status on Racing Australia listed as 'spelling' rather than 'retired'. Owner Tony Ottobre has played a straight bat when asked about her racing future, preferring not to comment. However Maher on Friday said the prospect of a return for Pride Of Jenni was 'exciting'. "Possibly.
McDonald galloper to race on in HK

Jan 13, 2025 | racing.com | Andrew Eddy |Edward Sadler

Clinton McDonald's promising gelding Here Comes Johnnie has been sold to Hong Kong owners to continue his racing career in the major Asian racing hub. The four-year-old was purchased by McDonald as a yearling for $260,000 and celebrated wins at Sale and Pakenham from his three starts in Victoria. Here Comes Johnnie will now be prepared by reigning Hong Kong champion trainer, Francis Lui, of Golden Sixty fame.
Trainers offer jumpout solution

Dec 10, 2024 | racing.com | Andrew Eddy

The Australian Trainers Association is awaiting a response from jockeys over a possible solution to the current impasse over jumpout payments. The ATA updated its members on Wednesday morning following a long committee meeting on Tuesday, claiming an alternative solution exists that offers fairness and flexibility for all parties.
Overseas plans for Maher pair

Dec 10, 2024 | racing.com | Andrew Eddy

Two of Ciaron Maher's Melbourne Cup runners are back in work, with overseas assignments now looming in 2025 for Okita Soushi and Interpretation. Interpretation, who last month ran 16th in his third Melbourne Cup appearance, won a 1400-metre jumpout at Cranbourne on Monday on his way to contesting Saturday week's $300,000 Pakenham Cup (2400m). It is then intended for the stayer to go to New Zealand for races such as the Wellington Cup (3200m) on January 18 and the Auckland Cup (3200m) on March 8.
Stewards attend vet practice

Dec 10, 2024 | racing.com | Andrew Eddy

Racing Victoria stewards have attended a veterinary practice at the Cranbourne training complex on Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation. It is understood a number of members of RV's integrity team were also on hand as stewards attended to a vehicle and offices. RV released this statement on Tuesday afternoon: "Racing Victoria can confirm that stewards attended the practice of a permitted veterinarian this morning, exercising their powers under the Rules of Racing.