Horse racing
Sprinter claims metro victory
YEO SPRINTER Secret Flyer all but booked his spot in Racing Victoria’s All Victorian Sprint Series with a gutsy win in a series heat at Caulfield.
Mayor, trainer defend jumps racing
Colac Otway Shire mayor Brian Crook and former jumps jockey and now trainer Daryl Cannon throw their support behind under-fire sport.
Trainer scratches Wangoom Handicap hope
A horror barrier draw has denied Colac district its sole runner in today’s $125,000 Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool.
Champion’s racing days over
Champion Colac racehorse Bourbonstreetblues will see out his days in a lush Barongarook paddock.
Veteran rider vows to return
Veteran jockey Neville “Nifty” Wilson has vowed he will return to riding after fracturing his neck.
Veteran jockey in horror fall
Veteran Camperdown jockey Neville “Nifty” Wilson was in Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital late yesterday after a horror fall that could spell the end of his illustrious career.
Gelding bounces back
Warrnambool-trained gelding Can Do bounced back from a sixth of six at his last start to win the Farmers’ Big Day Out Cup at Colac.
Apprentice is taking control
A move to Colac has opened doors for apprentice jockey Daniel Malouf to develop his craft.