Danny_Nikolic

Danny Nikolic

Danny Nikolic

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Danny Nikolic (born 19 November 1974), is a jockey of Macedonian descent[1] in Australian Thoroughbred horse racing.

His wins included:

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]

On Thursday, 3 November 2011, Nikolic won the Group 1 Crown Oaks aboard Mosheen.

References

  1. [1]
    "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
  2. [2]
    Cormick, Brendan (15 May 2010). "Stewards' investigation results in nine charges against Nikolic". The Australian. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  3. [3]
    "RAD Board Dismisses Nikolic Charges". Archived from the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
  4. [4]
    "Reasons For Decision on Nikolic Case". Archived from the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2010.


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