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False rail extended for Ipswich meeting

The false rail will extend after the winning post to ensure Ipswich's next meeting can go ahead.

Ben Currie issued show cause notice over jigger use by QRIC

QUEENSLAND trainer Ben Currie has been issued with seven fresh charges by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) as the investigation into Currie Racing intensifies....
Brendan Parnell

Prize money boost for Battle Of The Bush

Racing Queensland has announced the Battle Of The Bush series final will now be worth $125,000 plus a $30,000 QTIS bonus.

KIlcoy Race Club to take higher profile

The Kilcoy Race Club wants a higher profile on the TAB circuit after receiving a near $1 million grant for infrastructure improvements.
Captain Parker

QLD Government announce financial contribution to Kilcoy revamp

KILCOY Racecourse will soon be expanded and reinvigorated after receiving $369,030 in funding the Queensland’s Government. The development project is also being supported with $553,545...

QRIC takes no action on Darren Weir

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission will not take any immediate action against trainer Darren Weir and is waiting for any further relevant information.

Prize money boost for Brisbane winter

The Queensland winter carnival has received a prize money boost designed to attract two and three-year-olds stars to the state.

Queensland race clubs face water shortage

Racing Queensland is working with clubs to manage water supplies as the big dry in southeast Queensland starts to take hold.

A Man To Match ready for series final

Trainer Tony Gollan is hoping his run of success this summer will continue with A Man To Match in the Eagle Way series final at...

Currie faces fourth substance allegation

Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie will face a fourth charge next month with stewards advising he has another alleged positive swab for one of his horses.

Qld jockey Peter Cullen gets dual licence

Veteran Townsville rider Peter Cullen has become the first person in Queensland to gain a dual jockey/trainer licence.

Prize money boost for Qld country meetings

Non-TAB country meetings in Queensland will receive an annual boost of $550,000 in prize money.

Jockeys give green light to Eagle Farm

Senior jockeys have given an endorsement to the new Eagle Farm track surface after riding in two official barrier trials and jump-outs.

Eagle Farm passes first serious test

The new Eagle Farm track has passed its first major test with 14 horses galloping on the surface.

Currie to face another stewards’ inquiry

Stewards will hold an inquiry into prohibited substances allegedly found in three horses trained by Ben Currie.

QRIC launch new investigation into Queensland trainer Ben Currie

CHAMPION Queensland trainer Ben Currie appears to be in hot water again with the state’s racing officials. The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) today informed...

Boost for Qld greyhounds, harness racing

Racing Queensland has announced a 17 per cent increase in prize money for greyhounds and harness racing.
QRIC

QRIC internal review reinstates Bailey’s training licence

THE Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) has reinstated licence of Cairns thoroughbred trainer Alwyn Bailey following an internal review. Bailey, who had his license suspended...

Tony Gollan unleashes summer carnival team

A mix of established performers and untapped talent will fly the flag for trainer Tony Gollan at Doomben.

Eagle Farm track to hold December racing

A date has been set for the beleaguered Eagle Farm racetrack surface to have its first major test and a Saturday race meeting.

Tax victory boosts Qld racing prize money

Racing Queensland has announced prize money increases after a hard-fought battle to gain extra funding from the state government.

Racing Queensland announces $18 million prize money increase

RACING Queensland (RQ) Chairman Steve Wilson has announced that the State Government’s $26 million boost for thoroughbred racing in the state will secure the “long-term...

Govt to meet striking Qld racing industry

Queensland's major horse racing clubs say industry stakeholders have lost confidence in the government's handling of racing amid tensions over a strike.

Horse trainers charged with animal cruelty

A pair of Queensland racing industry workers have been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly castrating two horses without pain relief.

Queensland trainers stick solid on strike

Queensland trainers have stuck to their guns, refusing to nominate horses for the Doomben meeting in protest at the state government's distribution of POC tax.