It's Safe To Go Into The Water

HUMANS are more likely to die from injuries caused by horses, cows, dogs, beestings and snake bites than shark attacks.

Trainer Out Nine Months

THE Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board yesterday disqualified Warrnambool-based trainer Andrew Homann for nine months after he pleaded guilty to a charge of administering a prohibited substance to one of his horses.

The Three Wise Men Come Bearing Tips

'Because of the dearth of open-class racing in Sydney, the average field strength for Melbourne is six kilos stronger than Sydney despite NSW having better horses. We think this a shameful state of affairs. As a result Sydney trainers advise owners to sell to Asia because there is simply not enough open-class races in Sydney."

Jess Breaks Her Duck As A Trainer

JESS Rutledge has been around horses all her life but all she wanted to do is train race horses and, more importantly, winners.

Big Chances In Small Fields

A poor showing of just 71 entries for tomorrow's Caulfield card after over 140 horses were nominated earlier in the week. Although punters are faced with some tricky small fields, there are a few horses worth banking on for a return tomorrow.