Scare for Doriemus

MELBOURNE Cup winner Doriemus has survived a life-threatening bout of colic after an emergency operation at Werribee veterinary clinic.

Hayes nightmare continues with loss of second galloper

DAVID Hayes potentially had five runners in tomorrow's Australian Cup, but after a disastrous 24 hours two of those horses are now dead.

Hayes shattered after the death of star charges

The Hayes stable will try to end a devastating week on a high with an Australian Cup victory at Flemington, writes Andrew Garvey.

FREE FOR ALL

IN A bid to make up for what turned from Super Saturday to saturated Saturday for racegoers at Flemington, this weekend's meeting will have free entry.

Jumping out of their skins

Sir Pentire and Hasta Manana are fighting fit, even if their trainer isn't, writes Andrew Eddy.

Tough as their trainer, Laing's stars ready to jump to it

IT IS often said that jumps horses are tough, and so surely are their trainers. Proof of both came easily at Carrum beach in south Melbourne on Thursday morning.

Pet cancer care leaps ahead with new centre

MELBOURNE'S newest cancer treatment centre has officially opened, featuring a state-of-the-art CT scanner, radiation therapy unit, and high-definition video feeds for consulting overseas experts mid-operation.

Dog Couture Is Taking Off

At a Berry store, your pooch can be pampered while trying on the latest four-legged fashions. ILSA CUNNINGHAM meets the Barking Mad owners. A girl can never have too many outfits and neither can a pampered pooch. A Berry boutique has upped the doggie fashion stakes, stocking everything from sneakers to wedding dresses, tuxedos and cheerleading outfits.

James Brown, 27

Bachelor of VETERINARY SCIENCE

Grudge Led To Vet Damage

A MAN smashed windows and signs at the Hamilton veterinary clinic because he had a grudge against the owner, Newcastle Local Court was told yesterday.

Lyssavirus Vaccine A Must For Wires Animal Handlers

WOLLONGONG vet Michael Cannon gets a lot of injured fruit bats as patients at his Crown St veterinary clinic.

Specular In Good Shape For Buyers

The sale of star jumper Specular to overseas interests moved a step closer to completion yesterday with a ``better than expected" report from the Werribee Veterinary Clinic, according to owner-trainer Tony Rosolini.

Brave Mother Chases Robber

WHEN a man stole money from staff at a veterinary clinic in Lake Macquarie around 11.40am yesterday, nurse Lisa Verschelden did not hesitate.

Sydney University Veterinary Hospital

Every year I have to take J. D. Salinger to the veterinary clinic - no, not the reclusive author from New England but a cat with the demeanour of a speed freak at 4 on a Saturday morning.

Crack Kiwi Galloper Dies

Buzz Lightyear, the horse regarded in New Zealand as that country's finest three-year-old, has died at the Werribee veterinary clinic. Stable staff were alerted on Sunday afternoon that the horse was unwell. It is understood the horse was diagnosed with a twisted bowel late on Sunday night an

Back To Jail For Maitland Man

A MAN was jailed for nine months and banned from driving for five years when he appeared in Newcastle Court on charges of break and enter, car theft and driving offences. Rodney James Cox, 24, of Bridge St, Maitland, pleaded guilty to breaking into Lorn veterinary clinic and stealing $400, brea

Courage Swab Caution

Star pacer Courage Under Fire will have a precautionary swab taken tomorrow to make sure he is drug-free for Saturday night's round one of the Interdom Melbourne 2000 heats at Moonee Valley. Courage Under Fire was taken to the Werribee Veterinary Clinic and put on antibiotics last Thursday after

Dippity Survives Snake Encounter

Dippity the golden retriever may look pretty crook but she is one of the lucky ones. The pup is the fourth backyard snake-bite victim in a fortnight treated by a Wollongong veterinary clinic and only the second to survive. "It's the worst summer for snakes I've seen in 25 years," vet

Check On Houlahan Jumpers

Trainer Jim Houlahan yesterday turned to veterinary science to help him plan the futures of two of Victoria's finest cross-country horses, Canramo and Fun Verdict. Houlahan yesterday floated the two horses to the Werribee veterinary clinic, for an examination by Dr Alistair Maclean. Houlahan

Angst Has Trainer Swallowing Hard

The racing future of Angst is in serious doubt with the top-class filly being operated on today to correct a throat problem. Angst will be operated on at the veterinary clinic at Sydney University, but veterinary surgeons rate her only a 60 per cent chance of returning to the racecourse. <