Let battle commence...Danny Nikolic will fight all the way to defend himself against the charges brought against him by Racing Victoria stewards. Nikolic's lawyer Paul O'Sullivan says the jockey regards the charges against him as an 'attack on his personal and professional integrity' and he intends to do all that is necessary to defend himself. O'Sullivan says Nikolic has not been served the evidence on which the stewards relied in bringing the charges. He adds: 'Danny strongly denies engaging i

Let battle commence...Danny Nikolic will fight all the way to defend himself against the charges brought against him by Racing Victoria stewards. Nikolic's lawyer Paul O'Sullivan says the jockey regards the charges against him as an 'attack on his personal and professional integrity' and he intends to do all that is necessary to defend himself. O'Sullivan says Nikolic has not been served the evidence on which the stewards relied in bringing the charges. He adds: 'Danny strongly denies engaging in any conduct that threatens the integrity or welfare of racing in Victoria.'

The Scone Race Club is set to once again create history. The Hunter Valley track will host a two-day cup carnival next year, and Racing NSW has granted it a stand-alone Saturday meeting.