Robinson Has A Point To Ponder

COUNTRY trainers should beware of racing their horses out of their grade after Racing NSW handicappers were forced to slug Terry Robinson-trained Ledger with a 10-point penalty for his comprehensive win in Monday's Moruya Town Plate (1200m).

Nowra Races Still No-go Zone

THE frustration of equine influenza continues for Kembla Grange trainers after a plan to let them take horses to a Nowra race meeting was rejected by the Department of Primary Industries yesterday.

Mayfield-smith On Road Back

BRIAN Mayfield-Smith's drought is officially over after he trained a double at Flemington yesterday with horses who had not won since April last year.

Jumping Through Hoops For Dapto Show

DOGS will replace horses as the highlight at today's 151st Dapto Show.

Tighter Reins In Hunter

MOVES come into effect today to restrict the movement of horses throughout the Hunter as the battle against equine influenza continues.

The Game's All About The Name

SOME people say great names help make great horses.

City Maidens Get Chance To Shine At Sandown

THERE have again been a few grumblings of discontent from racing devotees this week over today's restricted meeting at Sandown Lakeside. But you won't hear a word of complaint from the owners of the 107 horses to accept for the meeting or from the Melbourne Racing Club.

Lees Chasing New Year's Day Double

IN-FORM Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will be hoping to build on his post-equine influenza record when he starts two horses at Randwick this afternoon.