Danny Nikolic
Danny Nikolic (born 19 November 1974), is a jockey of Macedonian descent[1] in Australian Thoroughbred horse racing.
On 15 May 2010, following a five-month investigation, Racing Victoria stewards laid nine charges against Danny Nikolic which included the serious allegations of improper practices and conduct prejudicial to the image of racing.[2]
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board, on 29 May 2010, cleared Nikolic of the charges of improper practices and conduct prejudicial to the image of racing, but fined him a total of $3,000 on five lesser charges to which he had pleaded guilty.[3][4]
His wins have included:
- Blue Diamond Stakes on Paint (1996)
- Caulfield Cup on Mummify (2003)
- Caulfield Guineas on Starspangledbanner (2009)
- Caulfield Stakes (2004)
- Crown Oaks on Mosheen (2011)
- Oakleigh Plate on Starspangledbanner (2010)
- Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Sha Tin on Ever bright (2007)
- Randwick Guineas on Metal Bender (2009) and Mosheen (2012)
- Rosehill Guineas (2009)
- Singapore Airlines International Cup at Kranji on Mummify (2005)
- Sires' Produce Stakes (VRC) on My Duke (1996)
- Turnbull Stakes (2006)
References
[edit]- ↑ "I'm very passionate. I might have a bit of rich blood in me being from a Macedonian background." http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/superracing/straight-from-jockey-danny-nikolics-mouth/story-fn67r1j3-1225939429469
- ↑ Cormick, Brendan (15 May 2010). "Stewards' investigation results in nine charges against Nikolic". The Australian. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ "RAD Board Dismisses Nikolic Charges". Archived from the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
- ↑ "Reasons For Decision on Nikolic Case". Archived from the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
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