The world’s most popular jockey has had 17 attempts at winning the Melbourne Cup and never saluted. Lloyd Williams has given him hope of finally righting the wrong.
The group 1-winning jockey was handed one of the longest gambling-related bans of the modern era. Now a Hall of Fame trainer has voiced support for his return.
The Gold Coast punter embroiled in the tips-for-benefits scandal had one of his biggest wins on a group 1 day from a horse Berry didn’t even ride,stewards will argue.
The champion rider is facing five charges from stewards which places his immediate riding career in doubt.
A host of Darren Weir’s former clients are ready to support the disqualified Melbourne Cup winner’s return to racing,should Racing Victoria grant him a new licence in 2023,including Nature Strip’s owner Rod Lyons.
Deauville Legend’s trainer James Ferguson says stringent vetting requirements have “absolutely” put off internationals from targeting the Melbourne Cup,as the connections of Durston come to terms with the Caulfield Cup winner’s withdrawal from Tuesday’s race.
Racing NSW investigators have widened their investigation into potential links between jockeys and professional punters and have imaged the phone of the group 1 jockey.
The part-owner of champion stallion Snitzel will serve one of the longest disqualifications in Australian racing history after being imprisoned for his part in a drug smuggling ring.
Racing NSW chief steward Marc Van Gestel will take the Hong Kong chairman of stewards role after the Spring carnival.
The gloves are off over the future funding model for the racing industry as participants revel in record stakes money. But can it possibly be sustained?
It’s been almost four decades since the most controversial Missile Stakes in history,but now there’s another that might be on the podium.