Danny Russell
Danny Russell is a racing writer for The Age.
‘It’s hard seeing the horses leave’: Weir’s daughters say banned trainer deserves another go
As Darren Weir’s daughters oversee the removal of more than 100 racehorses from his property, they say their father is being shut out of the industry for longer than he deserves.
- by Danny Russell
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Caulfield rebel accused of power grab
Melbourne Racing Club chairman Matt Cain has written to members claiming there is only one reason for John Kanga’s push for change.
- by Danny Russell
Horse trainer Darren Weir banned until 2026 spring carnival
Darren Weir’s bid to return to the training ranks has suffered a huge blow at the Victorian Racing Tribunal, and he now has just seven days to clear his pre-training property.
- by Danny Russell
‘Pineapple’: The safe word the Melbourne Racing Club board turns to when meetings hit the rough
Fighting within the board became so acrimonious, members called in a mediator and adopted a safe word popularised by Hollywood as a last resort.
- by Danny Russell
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Petracca makes ‘no apologies’ as he commits to Demons
Christian Petracca has quashed weeks of speculation about his future by declaring that football remained his No.1 priority in life and that his future was with the Demons.
- by Danny Russell
G’day, Merv: How a country town helped Tiger great rebuild his life
Richmond premiership player Merv Keane has returned to Wycheproof as an ambassador for the Melbourne Cup tour. He reconnected with the town since the tragic death of his daughter Emily and wife Kaye.
- by Danny Russell
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‘No real repairing needed’, says Gawn, as Dees president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about grievances
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says there will be no need to repair relationships between Christian Petracca and his teammates if he remains with the club in 2025.
- by Peter Ryan and Danny Russell
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‘Poor culture and toxic’: Female board members accuse Melbourne Racing Club of bullying
The board battle at the MRC is becoming increasingly bitter, as two members join John Kanga’s bid for change.
- by Danny Russell
‘They’ll be back’: Goodwin backs Petracca and Oliver after Magpie mauling
Reigning premier Collingwood provides a glimmer of hope after a disappointing year, while Simon Goodwin has his say on the futures of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.
- by Danny Russell
‘Losing millions a year’: The $610 million racing code on the precipice
Five years ago, Victoria was considered the best harness racing precinct in Australasia. Now it is facing an ‘unprecedented crisis’.
- by Danny Russell
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Horse racing
Rebels call for spill of Melbourne Racing Club board, saying Caulfield revamp in ‘disarray’
Amid a multimillion-dollar overhaul of Caulfield racecourse and its racing facilities, a rebel group is vying for control of the Melbourne Racing Club board that runs the prized inner-city facility.
- by Danny Russell
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