Trainer Mark Riley facing more drug drama after revelation of Grand Gallop positive test in December

• MATT STEWART
• HERALD SUN
• FEBRUARY 27, 2015 2:03PM

Mark Riley is facing more drug drama after Grand Gallop’s positive test.

TRAINER Mark Riley faces a second drug drama as he attempts to save his career.

Riley, who will attempt to fight a three-year ban at the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal on Monday, is being investigated over his horse Grand Gallop’s positive drug test to a banned anti-inflammatory.

BELLA CAPRI   3 year old bay filly (5-10-2011) Sire: Bel Esprit Dam: White Hart Lane (Flying Spur) View Pedigree Report Breeder: Rick Smith Bloodstock Australia Pty Ltd Owners: R Smith, Mrs J S Smith, Mrs S E Landy, B H Landy, Miss K A Smith, D J Wright, L R Smith & Mrs S L Smith Colours: Maroon, Silver Crossed Sashes, Silver And Tartan Striped Sleeves, Tartan Cap, Silver Pom Pom
Trainer: Robbie Griffiths (Cranbourne)     Jockey: Ryan Maloney 55.5kg      Barrier:3 Record: 3:2-0-0     Prizemoney:$48,000    1st Up: 1:1-0-0    2nd Up: 1:0-0-0 Track: 0:0-0-0     Dist: 1:1-0-0     Track/Dist: 0:0-0-0     Distance(s) Won: 1000 (1) Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 2:1-0-0     Soft: 0:0-0-0     Heavy: 0:0-0-0     Synthetic: 0:0-0-0 http://www.racing.com/form/2015-02-27/moonee-valley/race/1/results

MOONEE VALLEY Race Results Friday, 27 February 2015

Race 1 – Spicer Thoroughbreds (Bm70) – 1000m Class: Benchmark 70. Track: Good(4). Time: 0:59.07. Sectional Time: 0:34.50 at 600m. Prizemoney: $50,000 – 1st: $30,000 2nd: $9,000 3rd: $4,500.
1		9. Bella Capri	R D Griffiths	Ryan Maloney (3)	$5.50	55.5
		3f   Bel Esprit x White Hart Lane (Flying Spur ) Not Offered
		Winning siblings: Lucky Penny, Tottenham Girl,
		Previous Start: 7 – Caulfield 18/10/2014, Yellowglen Plate, 1400m Details
2	0.2	8. Swiss Rock (NZ)	Jason Warren	B Melham (2)	$7.50	57.5
		3g   Swiss Ace x Encosta De Nacre (Encosta De Lago ) Lot 426; 2013 NZB Ready To Run Sale Vendor – Westbury Stud Buyer – Jason Warren Racing  $65,000
3	1.5	2. I Am Gypsy	G V Richards	Josh Cartwright (5)	$3.50	57.5
		3f   I Am Invincible x Gypsy Violin (NZ) (Stravinsky (USA) ) Lot 168; 2013 MM Adelaide Yearling Sale Vendor – Creslea Thoroughbreds Buyer – GORDON RICHARDS  $18,000
4	2.2	5. Johnhro	M, W and J Hawkes	D Dunn (1)	$4.50	58.0
		3c   Lonhro x Doubloon (Desert Prince (IRE) )
5	2.3	6. Kalabek	Brent Stanley	D Oliver (8)	$7.50	57.5
		3f   Wanted x Star’s Delight (Zeditave )
6	3.3	1. Malaguerra	Lee and Anthony Freedman	D Moor (4)	$9	60.0
		3c   Magnus x Tennessee Morn (Bletchingly )
7	4.3	7. Presto	Patrick Payne	Jordan Childs (6)	$31	55.5
		3g   Falvelon x Ali’s Jewel (Ali-Royal (IRE) )
8	6.8	3. Loved Up	B F Cavanough	Jye Mc Neil (7)	$10	57.0
		3f   Nicconi x Love’s Here (Dehere (USA) )

Chipping Norton Stakes will be a test for Contributer

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February 27, 2015 – 11:54PM

Max Presnell

Carrying Presnell’s pay cheque: Silent Achiever

Bad tracks like Randwick two weeks back act like bromide to punters, a sedative affecting libido to bet.

The subject arose from a quote by Tony Partridge, the Australian Turf Club chief operating officer at the official launch of the autumn carnival earlier this week.

“We have gone back to the principles that made the Golden Slippers of the past famous – it is fast, fun and sexy,” he decreed.

Sprinter Iconic out to uphold the family’s honour

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February 27, 2015 – 8:08PM

Michael Lynch

Tony McEvoy is optimistic that Iconic could register a fifth, and by far most important, career win. Photo: Supplied

Black Caviar won almost every major sprinting prize available to her in her home state of Victoria.

But one the great mare didn’t contest was one of the most historical short-course events on the calendar – the group 1 Oakleigh Plate, a  helter-skelter dash over 1100 metres at Caulfield.

However, Tony McEvoy’s sprinter Iconic has the chance to uphold family honour on Saturday when he steps out for his  irst run back from a spell. The four-year-old gelding is by Bel Esprit, as was Black Caviar, and he is out of Danavia, a half-sister to Helsinge, the mother of the champion. 

English jockey James Doyle hoping quick trip to Sydney will bring about success for Godolphin

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February 27, 2015 – 11:31PM

Adam Pengilly

Fly-in, fly-out: Star English jockey James Doyle will ride at Warwick Farm on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images

Fabulous Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day or the sticky and rather less glamorous surrounds of Warwick Farm in summer? Not hard to pick where English jockey James Doyle would have rather had his introduction to Australian racing, although one of the fresh new faces of Godolphin would be too humble to admit it.

Blue Diamond 2015: Formula a big winner for Fontiton crew

• 11 HOURS AGO FEBRUARY 27, 2015 8:00PM

Fontiton with owners Vasco Ognenovski, left, Mathew Cain and jockey Mark Zahra at Caulfield on Friday. Source:Supplied

IF hot favourite Fontiton wins the Blue Diamond Stakes on Saturday, her purchasers at last year’s Melbourne Premier Yearling Sales could think they have cracked the code for ­buying horses.

And why wouldn’t they if the first horse they bought wins Melbourne’s richest event for two-year-olds?

Matchem Racing’s formula includes DNA testing, cardiovascular testing and stride measurement.

Racing Victoria snap up racing publications Best Bets and Winning Post for $8.6 million

• 10 HOURS AGO FEBRUARY 27, 2015 9:09PM

Best Bets magazine was snapped up by Racing Victoria on Friday. Source: News Corp Australia

VICTORIA has bought two of racing’s dedicated newspapers — Best Bets andWinning Post — for $8.6 million.

Racing Victoria won a spirited bidding battle with Racing NSW as part of the disarrangement of TVN.