Queensland cobalt inquiries to go ahead
Racing Queensland will go ahead with outstanding cobalt inquiries under the rules in place despite trainers calling for a review.
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Compensation for loser in photo-finish
The connections of a horse who was demoted to second two months after the race because of a photo-finish mix-up will be compensated.
Qld trainer banned for sample substitution
Gold Coast trainer Brad Witt has been disqualified for 12 months after being found to have substituted someone else's urine for his own in an...
Stipes explain decision to overturn photo
Queensland stewards have explained on what basis they overturned a photo-finish result from a race meeting two months ago.
Qld trainers seek clarity on replacements
Queensland trainers want stewards to clarify on what basis they can replace claiming apprentices after Baylee Nothdurft fell ill at Doomben.
Qld stewards make suspension rules clear
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has clarified the rules governing trainers who are suspended rather than disqualified for offences.
Five stood down after Gold Coast raid
QRIC officers have raided Gold Coast track work with five people stood down for allegedly testing positive to banned substances and one for refusing a...
Meeting to shed light on new racing rule
Queensland trainers will ask that there be more clarity with a new rule which means feature race runners must be on track three hours before...
Ron Maund fined for assaulting stewards
Group One-winning trainer Ron Maund has been fined $2000 with no conviction recorded after pleading guilty to assaulting two Queensland integrity officers.
Trainer fined for Methocarbamol positive
Queensland trainer Peter Fleming has been fined $3000 for Text Book returning a positive swab to a pain killer administered to stop her tying up.
Two men charged in connection with Currie
Police have charged two non-racing men with fraud in connection to allegations against trainer Ben Currie who has also been charged with fraud.
Ben Currie charged with fraud
Queensland police have charged trainer Ben Currie with fraud, alleging he used performance enhancing drugs to improve his horses' chances to gain prize money.
Vaccination urged on Hendra virus in Qld
Queensland owners and trainers have been reminded to vaccinate their horses against Hendra virus after a horse was found with the disease in NSW.
Ben Currie files for review on racing ban
Trainer Ben Currie has lodged an application for an internal review of the decision to disqualify him for four years.
Ben Currie disqualified for four years
Queensland trainer Ben Currie has been disqualified for four years after being found guilty on charges involving text messages about jiggers.
Another delay in trainer Ben Currie case
A further application by trainer Ben Currie to get a stay of an order standing him down has again been deferred this time until next...
Nine horses found in a poor condition at Cedar Creek
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has issued an animal welfare direction at a Cedar Creek property where nine thoroughbred horses have been found in a...
Fake urine jockey out for nine months
Rockhampton jockey Tash Chambers has been disqualified for nine months for providing a false urine sample during random testing.
No rule change for gallops
Queensland thoroughbred officials believe there is no need to repeal a rule governing advising stewards about changes to race tactics.
QRIC streamlines licence rules
Queensland officials have instigated a new streamlining of licences for the racing industry.
Top policeman gets QRIC post
High-profile police officer Mark Ainsworth has been appointed the first Deputy Commissioner of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission.
Mark Currie suspended after being charged
Toowoomba trainer Mark Currie has been suspended pending the resolution of 16 charges involving race day treatment issued against him.