Numbers up as trainers flock to KI races

Mainland horse trainers have rallied around this week’s Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival with 185 nominations across the two days.

If a tree falls in Mt Barker, is it really dead?

In this edition of Notes on Adelaide, we unpack the strange spin around the destruction of centuries-old trees near Mt Barker, and a former racing minister calls out the great silence engulfing the local industry.

Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Racehorse whip needed for "safety": industry

Racing Victoria boss Giles Thompson says the whip will stay in horse racing for safety reasons.

Racing board row: SAJC up in arms; Minister warned about "concerns"

Racing Minister Corey Wingard was warned before endorsing a candidate for the Thoroughbred Racing SA board that there were concerns about the appointment, with one racing identity alleging the minister suggested the racing body’s constitution could be changed to resolve the issue.

Melbourne drenched ahead of Cup

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have soaked much of Victoria ahead of the Melbourne Cup and more is on the way, causing significant transport delays.

Internationals hard to beat, say Cup's little local 'battlers'

Three-time winning jockey Damien Oliver knows he is up against a tough field in his 26th Melbourne Cup.