Tag: 'Queensland Racing Integrity Commission'

Compliance Assurance Team cracks down on racing misconduct

A diverse new team of investigators will strengthen the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC)'s offensive on misconduct in the racing industry.

Injured jockey gets back to racing roots as a QRIC steward

Former southeast Queensland jockey Ruby Ride has returned home to racing after a catastrophic injury forced her to retire from riding.

Queensland trainer Peter Kings under inquiry over race day treatment

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards today commenced an inquiry into an Integrity Investigations Team (IIT) report of alleged race day treatment of the Peter...

Stewards appeal Currie penalty findings

Stewards have appealed against two Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decisions to reduce penalties on disqualified trained Ben Currie
Chris Whiteley

Jockey Whiteley suspended for two months

Jockey Chris Whiteley has been suspended for two months for his ride on short-priced favourite Silent Explorer in Cairns last month.

Strickland disqualified for two years

North Queensland trainer Greg Strickland has been effectively disqualified for two years on seven medication administration charges

Substance charges laid: QLD stewards probe

Queensland stewards have charged 15 people, including 13 trainers, with procuring substances or preparations of unregistered substances.

Old-timer Fighting Heart set to race again

Fighting Heart, a former Hong Kong-trained 12-year-old, is set to have his first start in seven years at Ipswich on Wednesday.

Jim Byrne suspended for careless riding

Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne has been suspended for careless riding at Doomben.

Sydney trainer to face Queensland inquiry

Trainer John O'Shea will front Queensland racing officials after one of his horses returned a positive swab to the party drug ice.
Ric McMahon

Jockey disqualified for swab sample switch

Jockey Ric McMahon has been disqualified after Queensland stewards used DNA to prove he had substituted a urine sample.

Qld bush jockey suspended for four months

Veteran Queensland jockey Stanley Watkin has been suspended for four months on a handling charge for a ride at an Emerald TAB meeting.
Matt McGillivray

McGillivray needs stay to ride Stradbroke

In-form jockey Matt McGillivray will need a stay to ride at the Stradbroke Handicap meeting after being suspended at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Police operation delays Eagle Farm races

Racing at Eagle Farm has been put on hold after police undertook a safety operation at the Brisbane racecourse.
Baylee Nothdurft

Baylee Nothdurft inquiry to resume

A stewards inquiry into leading jockey Baylee Nothdurft's ride on Vega One at the Sunshine Coast last month is set to resume.
Matt McGillivray

McGillivray, Fradd, Maloney to swap zones

Matt McGillivray has ridden a double at the Gold Coast as he prepares to join Robbie Fradd and Ryan Maloney in swapping racing zones in...
Zoe White

Zoe White has coronavirus ban halved

Queensland apprentice Zoe White has had her disqualification for breaching coronavirus rules halved.
Baylee Nothdurft

Baylee Nothdurft outed twice in two days

Leading Brisbane jockey Baylee Nothdurft is facing a disrupted start to winter racing after being suspended twice in recent days.
Alligator Blood

Alligator’s Millions B sample positive

The B sample taken from Alligator Blood's Magic Millions win has also shown an irregularity to altrenogest meaning connections now face an inquiry.

Qld jockey banned for quarantine breach

Apprentice Zoe White has been disqualified for six months after being found guilty of refusing an order to stand down for self-quarantine
Alligator Blood

Alligator Blood swab in irregularity probe

David Vandyke has denied administering the prohibited substance altrenogest to stable star Alligator Blood who has returned a swab irregularity.
Ross Barnett

Key QRIC staff to work in isolation

Key Queensland Racing Integrity Commission staff will work in isolation on non-race days to restrict the spread of coronavirus.
Danny Nikolic

Danny Nikolic’s internal review refused

The internal reviewer has refused Danny Nikolic's application to overturn a decision to refuse him a jockey's licence in Queensland.

Jockey Nathan Day suspended for six weeks

Queensland Jockey Nathan Day will appeal a six-week suspension on a handling charge.

Trainer disqualified on harassment charges

Queensland trainer Tim Hurley has been disqualified for six months on two charges of harassing licensed persons.