US Jockey Javier Castellano in isolation
United States Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano is in isolation after a positive test for COVID-19.
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Trots cleared to resume in NSW after test
A NSW harness racing official who had contact with a person with coronavirus has tested negative to COVID-19, clearing the way for the sport to...
Queensland clubs face big losses
The major Queensland clubs will shed hundreds of staff and face losses running into millions of dollars after the winter carnival was scrapped.
Vic enhances horse movement protocols
Interstate movement of horses will be subject to stricter conditions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qld jockeys to be restricted to one region
Queensland jockeys have been asked to nominate the region where they want to ride when the state moves to racing in zones.
Racing on tenterhooks over COVID-19 test
Australian racing is still on tenterhooks waiting to get the go-ahead to continue with the result of a coronavirus test on a jockey unknown.
Vic racing still waiting for test result
Racing authorities are still waiting for results of a coronavirus test on a jockey who unknowingly flew on a commercial flight with an infected passenger.
Queensland winter carnival scrapped
The Queensland winter carnival has been scrapped as the state moves to racing in segregated regions.
Many questions should racing be shut down
Ballarat trainer Matt Cumani has been looking at a number of different scenarios should racing be shutdown because of the COVID-19 virus.
Redfern Express trains Narromine winner
Former rugby league star Terry Fahey has trained Carnegie's Monaco to win the first race at Narromine, the only race meeting in Australia.
Top trainers prepare for all scenarios
Trainers across NSW are continuing with biosecurity measures in stables while making contingency plans in the event racing is shut down.
RV awaiting COVID-19 jockey test result
The coronavirus test on jockey Mark Zahra is in the queue with Racing Victoria awaiting the result to see if racing can resume.
Karaka May Sale Cancelled
New Zealand Bloodstock has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Karaka May Sale. Given the Government’s announcement on Monday that the country is...
Two NSW riders’ COVID-19 tests negative
Two Sydney jockeys have returned negative tests to COVID-19 after fears a fellow rider may have been exposed.
Ireland prepared for racing to resume
The board of Horse Racing Ireland believes the experience of holding closed-shop meetings could help when the sport is back up and running.
Qld joins other states to suspend racing
Racing Queensland has joined other states to suspend racing pending the result of a coronavirus test on a Melbourne jockey.
Racing on hold pending COVID-19 testing
Racing in four states has been suspended pending the results of COVID-19 tests on a licensed person who travelled on a commercial flight with someone...
Vic racing figure tested for coronavirus
Victorian racing has been suspended with a licensed person being tested for COVID-19 after catching the same flight as someone who is positive to coronavirus.
Victorian racing suspended
Victorian racing has been suspended with a licensed person being tested for COVID-19 after flying on the same plane as someone who is positive to...
Sports bookmakers take coronavirus hit too
Not even the billion-dollar sports betting industry is safe from the deadly coronavirus pandemic with bookmakers fearing big losses.
Shout The Bar faces tough challenge in Group 1
Co-trainer Adrian Bott admits lightly raced Shout The Bar faces a big ask in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes against proven fillies Funstar and...
NZ trainers can continue to operate
New Zealand trainers can continue to work their horses while racing is shut down under government guidelines. From midnight Wednesday, New Zealand will move to...
NSW-Vic border trainers weigh up options
Racehorse trainers with stables on the Victoria and NSW border have been thrown a new curve ball by the latest COVID-19 travelling protocols.
Distance forces Mildura meeting transfer
The coronavirus crisis has forced Racing Victoria to transfer a race meeting as the governing body introduces new restrictions.
Horse racing can survive virus: Heathcote
Leading Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote says there is no reason why racing can't continue during the coronavirus crisis.