Australia’s Victoria state defers decision on future of jumps racingMELBOURNE, Australia — A decision on the future of steeplechase racing in Australia’s Victoria state was deferred Wednesday until next week after the Racing Victoria Limited board took submissions from pro- and anti-jumps campaigns. Steeplechase racing suspended in Australia’s Victoria state after 3 more horse deathsMELBOURNE, Australia — Steeplechase racing has been suspended in Australia’s Victoria state after the deaths of three horses in two days at the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. 4 horses euthanized in 4 days in steeplechase racing in AustraliaMELBOURNE, Australia — Four horses had to be euthanized in four days from injuries suffered in steeplechase races in Victoria state, renewing calls for the races to be banned. |