Will racing's followers consider the verdict a surprise or as expected? The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has found Danny Nikolic guilty of two misconduct charges. After four days of evidence the RAD board panel accepted that Bailey was threatened by Nikolic. The matter has now been adjourned until Tuesday week with Nikolic's legal team seeking time to prepare penalty submissions. Penalties are expected to be issued when the matter reconvenes on October 3. Nikolic is almost certain to fi

Will racing's followers consider the verdict a surprise or as expected? The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has found Danny Nikolic guilty of two misconduct charges. After four days of evidence the RAD board panel accepted that Bailey was threatened by Nikolic. The matter has now been adjourned until Tuesday week with Nikolic's legal team seeking time to prepare penalty submissions. Penalties are expected to be issued when the matter reconvenes on October 3. Nikolic is almost certain to file an appeal. Legal opinion is that he stands a good chance of winning an appeal.