Punt Drunk: Two stars retired as whip debate continues
Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the major talking points in racing this week, including the twin retirements of star gallopers Santa Ana...
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Trainers wait on spring carnival changes
Potential changes to the program of spring races during the carnival have yet to be seen by trainers of horses in Victoria.
Top 100 Vic trainers win major prize money
The Australian Trainers Association wants to see smaller trainers in Victoria given the chance to earn more prize money with a more even spread.
Qld trainers upset at photo decision
Queensland trainers have asked for a compensation system to cover decisions such as overturning a photo finish months after the race.
Vets to report to RA on cobalt science
Racing Australia has asked for a report on the science of cobalt following a request from the Australian Trainers Association.
Challenge to cobalt rules to resume soon
Gold Coast trainer Kelly Doughty will continue her fight against a conviction in a cobalt case which again will bring current rules into question.
Trainer Bruce Purcell remains critical
Australian Trainers' Association president Robbie Griffiths says veteran trainer Bruce Purcell remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital.
RV sets new track preparation guidelines
Racing Victoria has updated its guidelines for the preparation of race surfaces to come into effect from the start of the new season.
Prize problems after Qld disqualifications
Queensland trainers are worried about delays in paying prize money to connections of horses awarded a race after another horse is disqualified.
Insurance win for Queensland trainers
The Queensland Trainers Association has negotiated a deal with Racing Queensland which will pay insurance premiums.
ATA hopes for imminent Regumate resolution
Pressure is mounting on Racing Australia to come up with a solution to Regumate which is used to regulate the cycles of mares in season.
ATA calls for authorities to fix swab mess
Trainers have been advised against using products containing altrenogest with the Australian Trainers' Association wanting Racing Australia to act.