Ban pressure builds after jumps fatality
June 2, 2010
Racing Victoria will be placed under enormous pressure yet again to ban jumps racing after another horse fatality at the weekend, this time at the neighbouring Casterton.
Seasoned galloper Prince Vitality fell at the first steeple, just 60 metres from the starting barrier and appeared to break his left shoulder. Read more
Jumps racing return welcomed
March 29, 2010
THE future of jumps racing in South Australia appears clear, with trainers and enthusiasts welcoming the opportunity to watch horses leap over hurdles at Mount Gambier Racing Club during a race meet last week.
Unlike its Victorian counterpart, Thoroughbred Racing SA has continued its “unconditional” approval of the sport. Read more
Shock jumps racing ban slammed
November 30, 2009
A veteran Mount Gambier jumps racing trainer has described a decision by Racing Victoria Limited to ban the sport after 2010 as an “absolute bombshell” for the local industry.
Jumps trainer John O’Connor, from Mingbool, described the decision as a shock and said it could lead to the demise of jumps racing in South Australia. Read more
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