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2 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds

Champion galloper Alligator Blood has been retired. The seven-time Group 1 winner's career was officially ended on Wednesday after heat was detected in his leg. Owner Jeff Simpson told Racing.com that connections would not risk the health of a horse who had delivered them so much happiness. "He pulled up with a bit of heat - in the leg that wasn't originally injured - but another leg," Simpson said. "We decided to pull the pin on the whole thing and retire him.

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds

Owner Jeff Simpson admits it might be tough for Alligator Blood to adjust to retirement. The eight-year-old, who loved nothing more than a fight on the racetrack, is about to become an 'idle old gentleman' after another injury setback curtailed his incredible career. But the bonus for the seven-time Group 1 winner is that his loving owners can't wait to have him back at home. "We will look after him for the rest of his life, just like how he looked after us for our life," Simpson told Racing.com.

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds

Talented jockey Campbell Rawiller has announced his impending retirement. The 24-year-old will have his final day in the saddle at Kyneton on Thursday before ending a career which has seen him ride winners over the jumps and on the flat. The son of champion jockey Nash, Rawiller currently has 193 wins to his name. His biggest victory came on Circle The Sun in the 2023 Australian Hurdle. "I am very blessed to have had the opportunity to live my childhood dream of being a jockey.

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds

Bendigo's showpiece autumn race day has strong fields, with a capacity 16 runners accepting for the $200,000 Listed Golden Mile. The field is headlined by a number of progressive gallopers including the Stakes-performed Holymanz. The Ciaron Maher-trained galloper has to overcome a nightmare barrier, drawing barrier 14 of 16 for the race, with Mick Dee set to ride.

3 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds

RSN's newest transmitter in Warrnambool has now been switched on. It means Victoria's racing and sport broadcaster will be heard crystal clear in the 'Bool on 87.6FM, opening up its suite of shows to Victoria's southwest. The new transmitter comes just in time as Warrnambool gears up for its major thoroughbred and greyhound carnivals.