Stable News

Aug 4, 2010

Not a Copy returns to his best.

Stable veteran Not a Copy,Smokey or ATM as he is fondly known, returned to his winning best yesterday scoring a fantastic win at Geelong in a 1000m 0-78 Hcp. Having just turned eight years old on the 1st of August Not a Copy was just to... Full Story

Jul 7, 2010

Avelon Royal returns to her winning best.

A perfectly timed run by Danny Nikolic got the Nikki Burke trained Avelon Royale home in the $30,000 Shizu Handicap (1000m) at Geelong. Avelon Royale ($4.60,$5.50) was ridden off the pace by Nikolic and suited by a fast tempo in the... Full Story

Jan 8, 2010

"Johnny helps turn it around"

ANDREW GARVEY December 5, 2009   FRIDAY was a day Nikki Burke would rather forget but yesterday the Cranbourne trainer was back on one of racing's highs with an early winner at Stony Creek followed by the victory of Johnny... Full Story

Jan 8, 2010

No Fiasco as Johnny comes marching home

Johnny Fiasco has been described by trainer Nikki Burke as the best little trier in the world after he toughed it out for a win in The 65 Roses Victoria Cup.   Honest sprinter Johnny Fiasco was described by trainer Nikki... Full Story

Jan 8, 2010

Weekend treble for Good Journey

Monday November 23, 2009   Good Journey has enjoyed a successful weekend, siring 3 winners. The Mark Kavanagh trained Sound Journey backed up his last start win with another impressive victory over 1500 metres at Sandown,... Full Story

Jan 8, 2010

Johnny Fiasco Wins with Little Fuss

Johnny Fiasco Wins With Little Fuss   Saturday, 02 January 2010 23:03 Johnny Fiasco bounced back in the best possible way after accounting for a quality field of open class of sprinters in the Essendon Mazda... Full Story

Oct 8, 2009

High Five for Mark Flaherty

BAIRNSDALE: High Five For Mark Flaherty   Story By Tim Bull        Monday, 5 October 2009 : Five winners to jockey Mark... Full Story

Oct 8, 2009

County Racing Victoria Fashion Ambassador

COUNTRY RACING VICTORIA FASHION AMBASSADOR   SALLY-ANNE MARSHALL Sally-Anne Marshall has a racing and fashion pedigree that made her an obvious choice as the inaugural Country Racing Victoria Fashion Ambassador.  ... Full Story

Aug 11, 2009

Congratulations Arnold !!!

Aussie Samurai wins at Hollywood Park Monday, 20 July 2009 Former Lindsay Park galloper Gothic Samurai scored an easy barrier-to-box victory in a $30,000 allowance event over 1700m at Hollywood Park on Saturday. Gothic... Full Story

May 26, 2009

Race on for Leading Ladies

Race on for leading ladies -->     Purchase this photo from Star Photos Cranbourne trainer Nikki Burke (right) with her sister Sally-Anne Marshall and upcoming galloper Suddenly I See. Nikki has been... Full Story

Feb 15, 2009

Trainer Nikki Burke's Backyard of Riches - Herald Sun 01-06-08

OWNING horses can be a risky business, but trainer Nikki Burke has an eye for cheap ones who can pay the bills. The prize pie in horse racing is sliced into many pieces. Officially, jockeys get 5 per cent and trainers 10. Slings can be... Full Story