Rice to return to racing at NSW titles
Stephanie Rice will return to racing for the first time since surgery on her troublesome shoulder at the NSW state swimming titles on Friday.
NSW to stick by Monday
RACING NSW has no immediate plans to explore the Monday race-free day experiment being considered by Racing Victoria.
Magnussen coach not fussed with NSW times
James Magnussen continues to make waves around the world with his performances but the 100m freestyle world champion's coach isn't fussed with how fast he swims at the NSW championships.
Benchmark stays despite criticism
RACING NSW has rejected calls to return to the full class race system despite criticism of programming, particularly in country centres.
Trainer banned for 10 years
DEAN Atkinson was yesterday hit with a 10-year disqualification for giving money to a former steward to ensure his horses were not drug tested.
Washout at Farm an $8m disaster
SYDNEY lost its first Saturday meeting in five years due to wet weather, costing the TAB $8 million in turnover.
Probity to the fore as Kelly begins the rebuild
The appointment of the inaugural Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, Graham Kelly, to the new Harness Racing NSW board is a clear indication of the direction the sport will take in the next few years. The scandal of stewards taking money to not swab horses has the sport at its lowest ebb and the appearance of integrity is foremost if it is to recover.
Rosehill adds events to make up for washout
THE Australian Turf Club has added two races to Saturday's Expressway Stakes at Rosehill, and there is the possibility of at least one other race being split to compensate for the washout of Warwick Farm last Saturday.
Cup attracts strong showing
ALBURY Harness Racing Club has attracted a strong field for the $12,000 Albury Pacers Cup (2570m) at Albury Paceway on Saturday night. Talented Victorian raiders Smudge Bromac, Karlsruhe and Ti V