Tag: 'Queensland Racing'

QRIC reports groundbreaking successes in 2022-23 financial year

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has released its 2022-23 Annual Report, recording successes and the highest level of integrity in Queensland racing.

QRIC Steward strikes ultimate balance with world-class cheerleading

Cadet steward by day, star cheerleader by night, Brisbane's Olivia Legg has perfect balance ... and not just on the mat.
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Queensland racing set for $31 million prize money increase

The Queensland racing industry is set to receive an additional $31 million in increased prize money from February next year, with $17 million heading towards...
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Punt Drunk: Queensland punters shafted on betting promos

It was a crazy old weekend in the racing world. Queensland punters got shafted by the corporate bookies, Constantinople won a race and a horse...
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Rockhampton to host The Archer in May 2022

Racing in Central Queensland is set to receive a huge boost in 2022 with the first running of The Archer, which was unveiled by Rocky...
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Punt Drunk: Racing Victoria pay up despite raceday blunder

Punt Drunk takes a look at today's best bets and the top stories from the last 24 hours in racing, including Chris Munce's three-month ban...
Munce pair Allude and Boomnova are eyeing Magic Millions glory

Munce cops three-month ban from Queensland Racing

Racing Queensland stewards have handed trainer Chris Munce a three-month ban and a $5k fine after the former star jockey pleaded guilty to charges of...
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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.
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Free racing tips & best bets for Doomben – Saturday, 2 May 2020

Doomben is the host of metropolitan racing in Queensland this Saturday, with nine races to be run and won. Check out our top tips and...

New rule in Qld to be strictly enforced

Queensland stewards have warned the new three-hour early arrival time for feature races will be strictly enforced despite trainers raising concerns.

Qld Derby fall inquiry to resume soon

Stewards are facing a juggling act to resume an inquiry into a fall in the Queensland Derby in which leading jockey Corey Brown suffered serious...
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Qld trainers question twilight meetings

Queensland trainers have again expressed concerns about twilight and late night finishes after the Toowoomba meeting.
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Girl, 2, critical after Qld track incident

A toddler is in a critical condition after she was hit by a metal gate at a race track north of Brisbane.

Top mare Tumbler injured, to be retired

Top Brisbane mare Tumbler is set to be retired after suffering another injury, this time a hairline fracture in a leg.

Another twist in the Ben Currie saga

There has been another twist in the long-running inquiry involving Queensland trainer Ben Currie with his next hearings postponed because a steward is ill.

Waller unveils 3-year-olds at Eagle Farm

Champion trainer Chris Waller has unveiled his second stringers for the winter carnival three year old classics with a quinella at Eagle Farm.

Queensland trainer Ben Currie seeks stay

Trainer Ben Currie's lawyers have filed a stay application in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal against an order to stand him down.

Trainer Ben Currie stood down again

A QRIC internal review has ordered Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie be stood down pending an inquiry into jigger charges against him.
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Pay rise for Queensland jockeys

Racing Queensland has agreed to raise the standard jockeys' fee to $200 per ride, bringing riders into line with Victoria where they are fighting for...

Young Gollan stars to trial at Doomben

Rising stars Ef Troop and Outback Barbie will trial at Doomben after which a decision will be made on their spring campaigns.