Jumps Racing News

10 Mar 2010

Jumps season to start at Hamilton on April 17

RVL has announced that the 2010 jumps racing season will commence on Saturday, 17 April at Hamilton, 11 days later than originally planned, owing to delays in constructing the new obstacle. More

04 Mar 2010

Paul Hamblin rode in The Devil’s Race

Last October Paul Hamblin was contacted by a trainer in the Czech Republic seeking a rider to partner a horse in the world’s toughest and most unique race – the Velka Pardubice Steeplechase 6900m. More

04 Mar 2010

Cosgriffs Gorge goes wrong in England

Following a 40-hour journey half-way across the world, trainer Anthony Cosgriff was initially pleased with the progress of Gorge and Onajet as the pair prepared to become the first Australian-trained runners at the Cheltenham Festival. More

04 Mar 2010

On This Day In Jumps History

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04 Mar 2010

International News

Whats happening in jumps racing around the globe? More

04 Mar 2010

AJRA March Editorial

Racing Victoria recently released the programme for the coming jumping season. With the uncertainty of numbers available, 64 races have been allocated. More

04 Mar 2010

AJRA March Historical Feature - Brian Robert Smith

It is 50 years since Brian Robert Smith, one of Australia’s greatest jumping riders was badly injured in a fall in the Hurdle race on Geelong Cup Day. More

04 Mar 2010

AJRA March Historical Feature - Colin Shields

Injured Jockey lost at Ballarat More

Feb 2010

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