Tamworth-based trainer, Stephen Meyer (aged 71), died as the result of injuries sustained after being kicked by a horse at Scone Race Club on Scone Cup day on Friday, 15 May 2026. He was treated on scene by first-aid and ambulance officers and then transported to Scone Hospital, but despite the extensive efforts of medical…
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New chaplain for Brisbane racing We are excited to announce the appointment of Ian Jones as part-time chaplain to the horseracing industry in Brisbane and South-East Queensland. Ian recently retired from pastoral ministry in Baptist churches after 35 years. Before that he was a primary school teacher for 12 years….and throughout all these years he…
At each Friday night meeting at Canterbury Park during the 2025/2026 night racing season, the Australian Turf Club is presenting a $100 award to the strapper of the ‘Best Turned Out’ horse in the feature race of the evening (the KIA Evening Star). (Click here to see the winners list …)
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