Jockey outed for four years for cannabis
North Queensland jockey Mark Elliott has been disqualified for four years after pleading guilty to his sixth positive test to cannabis.
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Qld stewards order scratchings after raid
Four horses from the Toowoomba yard of Robert Smith have been scratched after a raceday stewards' stable inspection.
Greyhound virus not linked to humans
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has emphasised the sickness which has hit the state's greyhound industry is not linked to human coronavirus.
QRIC clarifies use of prescribed drugs
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has clarified its stance on the use of pain killers and sleeping pills by jockeys.
Paul Gillard new senior Gold Coast steward
The experienced Paul Gillard will return from North Queensland to be the new senior steward on the Gold Coast.
QRIC declines Danny Nikolic application
QRIC has declined an application by former jockey Danny Nikolic for a licence to ride in Queensland.
Trainer launches appeals after suspension
A Queensland country trainer and his stablehand wife have appealed three-month suspensions for giving false evidence regarding the welfare of a horse.
Nikolic hoax quickly exposed
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission's close monitoring of social media has enabled it to quickly refute a false claim about former jockey Danny Nikolic.
Decision soon on Nikolic application
A decision is expected within a fortnight on whether controversial jockey Danny Nikolic will be licensed to ride in Queensland.
Racehorse dies and another euthanised
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has confirmed a racehorse has died and another been euthanised at a property close to Brisbane.
Nikolic application to get consideration
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission boss Ross Barnett says an application for a licence by disqualified jockey Dan Nikolic will get careful consideration.
Nothdurft to appeal one-month suspension
Leading Brisbane apprentice Baylee Nothdurft will appeal a one-month month suspension for careless riding which stewards said contributed to a fall at Doomben.
Ben Currie appeal decision reserved
A decision has been reserved in trainer Ben Currie's appeal of his convictions of bringing racing into disrepute.
Test results disappointing: integrity boss
Queensland's integrity boss Ross Barnett says he's disappointed with the number of positive drug and alcohol positive results from random testing at tracks.
Riders told to get sleeping pill exemption
Queensland jockeys have been advised to seek an exemption from stewards if they are using sleeping pills with a third rider suspended.
Weight’s not right as Appo loses appeal
Jockey Beau Appo will serve a four-week suspension after losing an appeal against a conviction for weighing in light on a Toowoomba winner.
Queensland winner positive to altrenogest
Trainer Angela Graham has been fined $3000 after her gelding Bosendi was found to have traces of altrenogest in a urine sample.
Two Toowoomba trainers stood down
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission officers have stood down two Toowoomba trainers after a drug and alcohol screening operation at track work.
Queensland to follow national cobalt rules
Queensland's chief integrity officer, Ross Barnett, has indicated the state has no choice but to follow national rules on cobalt.
Qld racing to collect data on retirees
Queensland officials hope to collect data on 1000 retired racehorses when an extended amnesty ends.
Trainer suspended from trackwork duties
Trainer Gary Doughty has been suspended from riding trackwork after returning a positive urine sample.
Jockey suspended after failing breath test
Cairns jockey Amanda Thomson has been suspended for six months after failing an alcohol breath test at trackwork.
QRIC calls for horse retirement data
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has given trainers and owners two weeks to provide updated horse retirement details..
Murphy suspended for scales deception
Apprentice Michael Murphy has been suspended for a month for trying to deceive the clerk of scales at Townsville.
Qld calls probe into racehorse welfare
The Queensland government has ordered an urgent inquiry into the treatment of racehorses after the release of shocking footage taken at a local abattoir.