Legendary Australian racehorse Black Caviar has died not long after giving birth. The beloved mare had been battling an illness for some days and connections made the heartbreaking decision to put her down on Saturday morning following the birth of the colt foal. Peter Moody, the trainer who steered Black Caviar to a stunning record … Read more
The husband of the late Georgie Campell, Jesse Campbell, has penned an emotional tribute to his wife who died five days ago in a “horrific” horse riding fall. Georgie Campbell was a 37-year-old equestrian star and was riding in an event in the UK on Sunday. It was the final day of the Bicton International … Read more
The county fair — there’s nothing quite like it. From the screams of riders and rodeo-goers to the music pounding from the stage and the aroma of festival fare wafting through the fairgrounds, every aspect of the county expo delights and amuses the senses. Whether you go for the nostalgic favorites or the new attractions, … Read more
Veteran sports journalist Mike Sheahan has been left devastated by the death of his horse Big Jimma. The respected scribe was part-owner of the rising star and found out that the young gelding had suddenly died after trackwork on Tuesday via a voice message from well-known trainer Robert Hickmott. The message said: “Good morning everyone. … Read more
A week after talented mare Tintookie suffered a fatal race day injury, trainer Brad Widdup will head back to Rosehill with three stakes runners who he hopes can give his stable a timely boost. Tintookie had to be euthanased after breaking down in the Birthday Card Stakes last Saturday, her jockey Kerrin McEvoy suffering a … Read more
Kerrin McEvoy will be out of the saddle for up to two months due to injuries sustained in a fall at Rosehill on Saturday. The champion rider fell from Tintookie in the final event on the card and underwent medical attention on the track before being transported to hospital where he undertook scans and tests. … Read more
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir is disputing the allegation that he attempted to corrupt the famous Flemington race in 2018. During a Victorian Racing Tribunal, Weir pleaded guilty to using an electronic jigger on three racehorses, and also admitted guilt to other various charges relating animal welfare. But he pleaded not guilty to trying … Read more
Jamie Kah has opened up on her year from hell after completing a stunning redemption at the Newmarket Handicap last week. Kah took out the Flemington Group 1 last Saturday, exactly 12 months after almost losing her life on the corresponding day last year in the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes, earlier in the day. WATCH … Read more
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A new plan to rebuild Baltimore’s storied but deteriorating Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control is making a late charge down the stretch of Maryland’s legislative session. The measure, released Thursday with less than a month to go in the session, would use $400 million in state bonds … Read more
Buffalo River has been a constant on the Victoria racing scene for just shy of five years. After four starts in the UK as a two-year-old, Buffalo River arrived in Australia to win his first three starts for trainer Mike Moroney during 2019 and was looked upon as future Group 1 winner. Watch all the … Read more