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Daily Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Jockeys, Bendigo Jockey Club pay tribute to Fiona Ralph
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Jockeys wore black armbands as a mark of respect to the late stablehand Fiona Ralph in the opening race of Wednesday's Bendigo meeting. Ms Ralph died last week from a head injury sustained in an accident at a Bendigo race meeting earlier this month. The Bendigo Jockey Club also named the first race the Vale Fiona Ralph 3YO Maiden Plate in honour of the 58-year-old. The Symon Wilde-trained Darkbonee improved from a promising third at Warrnambool on April 29 to break his maiden at his second outing. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Jockey Luke Currie was aboard the son of Palentino at Warrnambool before steering him to his Bendigo win over Source OF Delight, a grandson of the great Black Caviar. 'He was too good for them,' Currie said. 'He drew well, he jumped well and he learned from his first-up run. 'Today, he flattened out late so he was pretty good.' • Rejuvenated import jumps at Melbourne Cup shot Currie said Darkbonee would continue to develop as he gained experience. 'I think he'll improve again and I think he'll be a horse that will improve with a bit of time,' Currie said. Originally published as Black armbands at Bendigo in honour of late stablehand Fiona Ralph
News.com.au
14-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Black armbands at Bendigo in honour of late stablehand Fiona Ralph
Jockeys wore black armbands as a mark of respect to the late stablehand Fiona Ralph in the opening race of Wednesday's Bendigo meeting. Ms Ralph died last week from a head injury sustained in an accident at a Bendigo race meeting earlier this month. The Bendigo Jockey Club also named the first race the Vale Fiona Ralph 3YO Maiden Plate in honour of the 58-year-old. The Symon Wilde -trained Darkbonee improved from a promising third at Warrnambool on April 29 to break his maiden at his second outing. Jockey Luke Currie was aboard the son of Palentino at Warrnambool before steering him to his Bendigo win over Source OF Delight, a grandson of the great Black Caviar. 'He was too good for them,' Currie said. 'He drew well, he jumped well and he learned from his first-up run. 'Today, he flattened out late so he was pretty good.' Jockeys wore black armbands in the Vale Fiona Ralph 3YO Maiden Plate to honour the much-loved industry figure ðŸ'• Luke Currie claimed the race aboard Darkbonee for @wilde_racing — Racing Victoria (@RacingVictoria) May 14, 2025 Currie said Darkbonee would continue to develop as he gained experience. 'I think he'll improve again and I think he'll be a horse that will improve with a bit of time,' Currie said.
News.com.au
12-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Stablehand Fiona Ralph dies from head injuries sustained in freak accident at Bendigo races
The Bendigo racing community was left shocked after a stablehand died following a freak accident at a race meeting last Tuesday. Racing Victoria and the Bendigo Jockey Club confirmed Fiona Ralph passed away in the Royal Melbourne Hospital over the weeks from head injuries sustained in the incident. It is believed Ms Ralph fell, hitting her head, in the tie-up stalls at the Bendigo Racecourse while working for trainer Toby Lake. On-course medics tended to Ms Ralph but her condition subsequently deteriorated, such that she was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital for emergency surgery. Sadly, the 58-year-old was unable to be saved. 'We are shocked and saddened at the news of Fiona's passing after what appears to be a tragic accident on race day at Bendigo,' RV chief executive Aaron Morrison said. 'On behalf of all within the Victorian racing industry, I would like to extend our prayers and heartfelt condolences to Fiona's family and friends at this incredibly tough time. 'Our thoughts are also with trainer Toby Lake and his staff, along with the team at the Bendigo Jockey Club who are equally shocked at Fiona's passing. 'In this tough time, her family have taken comfort knowing that she got to spend her last day watching two of her favourite racehorses at the track. 'The racing community is a big family who share a common love of the horse and I know that this sad news will be felt by all, regardless of whether they knew Fiona.' Vale Fiona Ralph 🕊ï¸� It is with great sadness that Racing Victoria and the Bendigo Jockey Club acknowledge the passing of registered stablehand Fiona Ralph. Read more: — Racing Victoria (@RacingVictoria) May 12, 2025 Racing Victoria's support teams have worked to assist Ms Ralph's family and workmates at Toby Lake Racing to process the tragedy.
