Owners consider legal options with Marmelo
The controversial scratching of Marmelo has left his English trainer Hughie Morrison questioning why local horses haven't been subjected to the same CT scans.
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Injured Stephen Brown Jr moves hospitals
Injured jockey Stephen Brown jr has been transferred to Epworth Hospital to begin the next phase of his recovery after a fall.
RV vet tests begin on all Cup runners
Standing CT scans will be ordered on any remaining Melbourne Cup runner Racing Victoria vets think may have a problem before final declarations.
Trainer disputes scan findings on Marmelo
English trainer Hughie Morrison says he has expert advice the interpretation of a CT scan on Marmelo is wrong and the horse should run in...
Jarrod McLean hit with further RV charges
Racing Victoria stewards have charged suspended trainer Jarrod McLean after receiving information from Victoria Police.
Michelle Payne fined $1k over Twitter post
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been hit with a $1000 fine for a comment made on social media.
Overbreeding needs to be addressed: RSPCA
While extra funding is welcome to assist with rehoming retired racehorses, RSPCA Victoria and others say the issue of over-breeding is paramount.
Vic racing funds for old racehorse welfare
On the eve of the Melbourne Cup carnival, Victorian racing authorities have announced a major financial commitment to the welfare of retired racehorses.
Racing officials move to enhance welfare
Racing authorities have held an urgent meeting in Sydney met to address ways to strengthen welfare programs for retired horses.
Mr Quickie in doubt for run at The Valley
Racing Victoria has reported Mr Quickie is lame following a veterinary inspection and will need to be re-examined before being allowed to race at The...
Horse shock, corrupt betting claims aired
Corrupt betting and horse torture have been linked to three Darren Weir-trained horses during last year's spring racing carnival, court documents allege.
Prince Of Arran too strong in Geelong Cup
Prince Of Arran has continued a trend of international winners in the Geelong Cup with his victory in the Melbourne Cup lead-up race.
Explosive Cup Day allegations revealed
Explosive animal cruelty and fraud allegations have been levelled against horse trainers including Darren Weir in the lead up to last year's Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup-winning Weir fronts court
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has faced the court charged with animal cruelty offences.
MVRC committee opts for progressive horses
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has used its discretion to elevate Te Akau Shark and Castelvecchio into the Cox Plate at the expense of Humidor...
Avilius passes crucial Flemington gallop
Avilius has been cleared to take his place in the Cox Plate after passing a gallop in front of Racing Victoria stewards at Flemington.
Authorities want national racing register
Racing regulators say they are horrified by alleged abuse and slaughter of retired thoroughbreds and have called for a national register of horses.
Vic trainer could face doping charges
Victroia Police acted lawfully when it gave racing authorities evidence from a raid on Victorian trainer Jarrod McLean's stables, a judge has ruled.
Crown Prosecutor out of Group 1 Caulfield Cup
New Zealand four-year-old Crown Prosecutor has been scratched from the Caulfield Cup because of a leg issue, with first emergency Sound now gaining a start.
Victorian trainer loses Supreme Court bid
Trainer Jarrod McLean has lost his Supreme Court case against Racing Victoria, after claiming police unlawfully gave the industry body evidence from a raid.
Caulfield Cup runner under injury cloud
Racing Victoria veterinarians will re-examine Caulfield Cup acceptor Crown Prosecutor after finding the stayer lame in a foreleg.
Mathrick charged with tubing offence
Racing Victoria stewards have charged trainer Shawn Mathrick and stable employee Kim Mathrick with stomach tubing of a horse on race day.
Star of the Saddle begins on Turnbull day
The best and fairest jockey at each of five feature spring meetings in Melbourne, starting with Turnbull Stakes day, will be awarded a lucrative cash...
Top Vic racehorse trainer facing lawsuit
Leading Victorian racehorse trainer Ciaron Maher faces a multi-million dollar lawsuit after the sale of Group One-winning mare Azkadellia.
Smith in the clear over Scales Of Justice
Racing Victoria stewards will take no action after investigating whether Scales Of Justice had any condition that may have affected his Flemington performance.