This day 4th February in horse racing news history
From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time.
Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 4, 2023
Horse Racing on Saturday, February 4 will feature 12 meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found …
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Bendigo racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Sunday, February 6
Bendigo Jockey Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Sunday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst presents his …
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Pinjarra betting preview, tips & quaddie | Sunday, February 6
HorseBetting’s Western Australian form analyst has previewed Pinjarra’s ten-race card on Saturday, February 5, and brings you his best bets …
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Australia horse racing news
Gollan talks up Palladas ahead of Doomben run
Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has declared Palladas as his best winning chance at Doomben on Saturday, insisting the four-year-old …
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Australia horse racing news
Punt Drunk: Are we entering a golden era for Australian racing?
Peter V’Landys and Racing NSW are at it again as Punt Drunk looks ahead to what could go down as …
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 4, 2022
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at …
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Australia horse racing news
Cummings keeps Paulele at Randwick for Eskimo Prince Stakes
James Cummings has decided to split up two of his three-year-old colts, having scratched Paulele this morning from Saturday’s Group …
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Australia horse racing news
Oliver cleared of serious injury after barrier accident
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has been cleared of any neck fractures after being involved in an incident in the barriers …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Cheerful Days snares Chinese New Year Cup for Lui and Badel
Cheerful Days’ emergence as one of Hong Kong’s most consistent performers elevated sharply at Sha Tin on Thursday (3 February) …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Forsman well-grounded for solo training career
Lessons learned from one of Australasia’s premier horsemen will stand Andrew Forsman in good stead for the next phase of …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Group Three feature could lead to lower-grade target for Exchange
Wingatui trainers Brian and Shane Anderton might have five chances in Saturday’s ODT Southern Mile Qualifier (1600m) on their home …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Levin Classic top target now for Shamus
The Group One focus for talented Taranaki three-year-old Shamus has shifted to a shorter challenge in the wake of his …
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Australia horse racing news
Kiwis flying midweek in Australia
It was a red-letter day for New Zealand-breds in Australia on Wednesday. On the Kensington track at Randwick Kiwi-breds won …
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Warrnambool top tips, best odds & value bets – Friday 05/02/21
Horsebetting.com.au brings you all the top racing tips, value bets and quaddie selections for Warrnambool Racing Club on Feburary 5th, …
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Australia horse racing news
Chris Waller In No Rush To Push His Babies
Chris Waller is enjoying a fruitful season with his juveniles but the premier trainer feels no pressure to get them …
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Australia horse racing news
Cummings Set To Unleash Diamond Firepower
James Cummings has been to the fore from the start of the two-year-old season in Melbourne and he will be …
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Townsville racing tips & betting odds – Friday 5/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Friday’s race meeting at Townsville in Queensland …
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Australia horse racing news
Devine Grey Revels In New Staying Role
Devine Grey was never going to make the grade as a sprinter but the mare has redeemed her reputation with …
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Sunshine Coast betting tips & top odds – Friday 5/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Friday’s race meeting at the Sunshine Coast Turf …
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Moonee Valley top racing tips & best odds – Friday 5/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Friday night’s race meeting at Moonee Valley in …
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Australia horse racing news
Hickmott Returns To The Macedon Lodge Helm
After the potential sale of Macedon Lodge fell through, Lloyd Williams decided to again use it as a training facility …
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Australia horse racing news
Peltzer Fit To Assume Eskimo Prince Crown
The Group One Randwick Guineas is the short-term autumn goal for Peltzer, who will kick off his latest preparation in …
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Australia horse racing news
O’Brien Hoping Award Can Take Next Step
Danny O’Brien is aiming Sovereign Award towards the All-Star Mile and he is hoping she can attract the attention of …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Million Challenge at Grateful Heart’s mercy after fourth win at Happy Valley
Happy Valley sprint specialist Grateful Heart has built an almost impregnable buffer in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge after …
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Australia horse racing news
Injury Rules Acrobat Out Of Golden Slipper
One of the leading Golden Slipper fancies has been ruled out of the rich juvenile race following an injury setback …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Derby prospects on show at Te Rapa
A number of contenders for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 6 were in …
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Australia horse racing news
Top Kiwi Galloper Loses Health Battle
Just a few months after his retirement from racing, popular New Zealand gelding Te Akau Shark has died …
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New Zealand horse racing news
McKay excited about promising juvenile
Peter McKay reached the pinnacle of New Zealand racing with Puccini and now the Matamata trainer is vying to reach …
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Australia horse racing news
Bowman To Continue Golden Run With 2YOs
Having plundered the Magic Millions Classic on Shaquero, Hugh Bowman is in the box seat to add another $2 million …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Evergreen galloper primed for local Weight For Age
White Robe Lodge principal Brian Anderton is looking forward to racing at Wingatui on Saturday, a meeting that has long …
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Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Sir Dragonet wants it wet for C.F. Orr Stakes
Punt Drunk takes a cheeky look at some of today’s top racing stories, including Sir Dragonet’s prospects in the C.F …
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Australia horse racing news
How a racing fraudster’s scam unravelled
The unravelling of fallen racing identity Bill Vlahos’ multi-million dollar betting scam has been detailed to a Melbourne court …
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Australia horse racing news
Xilong set for her return in Inglis Sprint
Xilong is set to resume in the Inglis Sprint at Warwick Farm with co-trainer Tony McEvoy saying a possible heavy …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Milestones beckon at the Valley
Milestones are in sight at Happy Valley Wednesday (5 February) night with trainer John Moore one away from his 1700th …
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Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news
Jennings looking to nab Kiwi Group 1
New South Wales-based jockey Koby Jennings is aiming to maintain his perfect strike-rate on the John Sargent-trained Luvaluva in the …
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Australia horse racing news
Cellsabeel draws five in $2m Millennium
Cellsabeel has drawn barrier five in the $2 million Inglis Millennium for two-year-olds at Warwick Farm …
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Australia horse racing news
Hey Doc chasing first Caulfield win in Orr
Trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping Hey Doc can claim his first Caulfield win when he steps up to 1400 metres …
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Australia horse racing news
Payne duo set to go after Cranbourne trial
Michelle and Stevie Payne are set to hit the race track again with a two-year-old gelding named Stevie who has …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Group aspirations for The Precious One
Regally-bred mare The Precious One already has a stakes scalp to her name, but her connections are on the hunt …
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Australia horse racing news
Maher delighted with Jameka’s brother
Grandslam’s placing in a Cranbourne barrier trial has filled his trainer Ciaron Maher with confidence for the future …
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Australia horse racing news
How Bill Vlahos scammed racing punters
Fallen racing identity Bill Vlahos’ multi-million dollar betting scam has been detailed to a Victorian court …
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Australia horse racing news
Futurity then All-Star Mile for Kolding
Trainer Chris Waller is planning to run four-year-old Kolding in the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield leading into the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Campbell holds strong Derby hand
Not many trainers can say half of their racing team are Derby contenders, but that’s the case for Andrew Campbell …
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Australia horse racing news
Vow And Declare on track for autumn return
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has finished off strongly for second to Shepard in a Cranbourne barrier trial ahead …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Auckland Cup target for Etah James
Handy staying mare Etah James has returned to New Zealand and will be set for a tilt at the Group …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Foote keen on Waikato Guineas for star filly
Ben Foote is keen to stick to the plan with his top filly Travelling Light and resist the temptation of …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Baker and Forsman cheering on Bosson
Opie Bosson holds the key to feature success at Te Rapa on Saturday for leading Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and …
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Australia horse racing news
Vow And Declare second in barrier trial
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has finished second in a Cranbourne barrier trial ahead of his return to racing …
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USA horse racing news
Churchill Downs to use new starting gate
Churchill Downs will have a new Australian designed and made 20-gate starting stall in place for the Kentucky Derby …
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Australia horse racing news
Extra Brut steps out in Cranbourne trial
Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut has made his first public appearance for the Ciaron Maher Racing stable in a barrier …
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Australia horse racing news
23 entries for $2m Inglis Millennium
Accession and Dawn Passage are the market leaders ahead of the barrier draw for the inaugural $2 million Inglis Millennium …
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Australia horse racing news
Weir/McLean show cause hearing ongoing
Darren Weir and Jarrod McLean are at Racing Victoria bidding to continue training before their charges are heard by the …
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Australia horse racing news
Winx the guest of honour at public event
The public has been invited to watch Winx tune up for her Apollo Stakes return with a gallop at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Winx to make a public appearance this Saturday
The world’s best horse Winx will be on show for her Sydney fans at a special public event this Saturday, …
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Australia horse racing news
Catch Me, I Am Immortal Prelude favourites
Catch Me and I Am Immortal are the early favourites to add the Blue Diamond Preludes at Caulfield to their …
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Australia horse racing news
Lindsay Park pair after Orr Stakes honours
Redkirk Warrior and So Si Bon will represent Lindsay Park in the first Group One race of the year, the …
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Australia horse racing news
Stokes plans to keep SA stable going
Phillip Stokes is happy at his new Pakenham base in Victoria but says he plans to keep his Adelaide stable …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Lor aiming for More of the same in Chinese New Year Cup
When you saddle almost a hundred winners in your first season and a half, including two at the Hong Kong …
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Australia horse racing news
Weir/McLean at RV for show cause hearing
Darren Weir and Jarrod McLean are at Racing Victoria headquarters ahead of a reconvened show cause hearing into why they …
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Australia horse racing news
Levendi ruled out of autumn with injury
Australian Derby winner Levendi’s racing future is uncertain with the four-year-old suffering a suspected pelvic injury in a barrier trial …
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Australia horse racing news
Group One Orr Stakes attracts 22 entries
Eight Group One winners feature among the 22 nominations for the Group One C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield …
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USA horse racing news
Harvey Wallbanger rides the rail to Holy Bull shocker
Harold Lerner LLC et al’s Harvey Wallbanger raced in last for the opening half-mile of the $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Darren Weir enters horses for Caulfield
Trainer Darren Weir has two horses entered for the Group One C F Orr Stakes ahead of a stewards’ hearing …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Promising filly has sights on Oaks
Kinshasa may not be as clearly focused as other horses, but that isn’t stopping the promising Matamata filly from being …
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Australia horse racing news
Weir name missing from Sandown fields
Trainer Darren Weir may have saddled his last runners with his name absent from final fields at Sandown and Ararat …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Double tilt at Group One for Wexford Stables
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will have horses at opposite ends of the form scale when they stage a two-pronged …
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Australia horse racing news
Weir/McLean could surrender licences
There are reports champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir could hand in his licence ahead of a show cause hearing and …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Yearn set to return at Te Rapa on Tuesday
Progressive mare Yearn is in fine fettle as she waits to make her return to the track at Te Rapa …
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Australia horse racing news
Frolic faces next step of comeback bid
Frolic will edge closer to her comeback to racing for new trainer Edward O’Rourke when the Golden Slipper runner-up trials …
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Australia horse racing news
Blue Diamond Stakes in sights of McEvoy stable
Tony McEvoy has been having a winning run with his two-year-old team and will be looking to boost that success …
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Australia horse racing news
Queensland trainers want changes on meeting abandonments
Queensland trainers want changes made to the way decisions are made on abandoning meetings because of rain …
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Australia horse racing news
Merchant Navy to be nominated for G2 Rubiton Stakes
A decision in which race Group One winner Merchant Navy makes his return will be made after the release of …
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Australia horse racing news
Shillelagh to run in CF Orr Stakes
Shillelagh will return to Melbourne from Sydney to try to add to her Group One record in the C F …
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Australia horse racing news
Tony Gollan-trained Ef Troop & to target Slipper
Tony Gollan-trained two-year-olds Outback Barbie and Ef Troop are about to return to his stable to prepare for a Golden …
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Australia horse racing news
Ben Melham gets back aboard She Will Reign
The successful Golden Slipper pairing of She Will Reign and Ben Melham will be reunited in the Inglis Sprint at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Sergeant Blast impressive winner at New Plymouth
A short break over the busy Christmas racing period has worked the oracle for handy sprinter-miler Sergeant Blast. The consistent …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Pendleton wins Listed Dunedin Gold Cup
Visiting Canterbury galloper Pendleton came of age at Wingatui on Saturday when she downed her mainly older rivals with a …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news
Yulong Warrior & Ejaaby higghlight winners from Meydan racing
Racing at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday was highlighted by an impressive performance by promising 3-year-old Yulong Warrior, as well as …
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Australia horse racing news
Brisbane jockeys Cahill, Stewart & Michael Murphy warned on whip use
Queensland stewards have warned they will not ease up on penalties for whip rule breaches after fining three jockeys at …
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Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news
Gingernuts almost ready to go home to NZ
Gingernuts is almost ready to return home to New Zealand after months recovering from injury in Victoria …
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Ireland horse racing news
Faugheen beaten in Irish Champion Hurdle
Faugheen has had to settle for second behind Supasundae in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news
Hello wins thoroughbred 2000m handicap at Al Ain
Racing at Al Ain on Friday was highlighted by a 1600m handicap for which seven went to post but only …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
John Moore’s HK Derby hopes go head to head in Centenary Vase
BMW Hong Kong Derby candidates Ruthven and Rivet will face in-form stablemate Eagle Way in a select line-up for Sunday’s …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tommy Tucker wins Group 3 White Robe Lodge at Wingatui
Shane Anderton couldn’t have been prouder of the stable veteran Tommy Tucker on his home turf on Saturday. The Wingatui …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Beefeater wins Group 2 Taranaki Cup
Christopher Grace’s celebrations on Saturday were topped off in style at New Plymouth. The prominent Hunterville breeder and owner’s familiar …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tony Pike rates Treasure the best NZ Oaks filly he’s trained
Tony Pike can’t hide his regard for his Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) candidate Treasure. “I think she’s one …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Bit Lippy wins Group 3 Phoenix Park 2YO Classic
Talented youngster Bit Lippy deservedly broke through for the first victory of his fledgling career at New Plymouth with a …
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Horse Racing News
Ron Stewart charges home on Colour
Comeback jockey Ron Stewart has continued his recent success after getting a late call-up to ride outsider Colour Charge at …
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Horse Racing News
Darren Gauci unplaced in final race ride
After a win earlier in the day an emotional Darren Gauci has finished out of the placings on Longeron at …
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Horse Racing News
Adkins, Smith share first stakes success
Breeders’ Classic outsider In Her Time has given trainer Ben Smith and apprentice jockey Andrew Adkins their first stakes wins …
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Horse Racing News
Oakleigh Plate option for Thermal Current
A Listed win at Caulfield could have earned sprinter Thermal Current a crack at the Group One Oakleigh Plate …
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Legless Veuve wins Manfred Stakes
Legless Veuve has scored a win over the colts and geldings in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield on her path …
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In Her Time clocks its rivals to claim the Breeders Classic
IN Her Time has handed young trainer Benjamin Smith the biggest win of his burgeoning race career after the mare …
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Man From Uncle wins Eskimo Prince Stakes
The Anthony Cummings-trained Man From Uncle has resumed to beat a field of promising three-year-olds in the Eskimo Prince Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
3YO Filly Legless Veuve upsets the boys in the Manfred Stakes
UNWANTED by punters in the betting market, Legless Veuve defied the odds to win the Group 3 Manfred Stakes at …
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Horse Racing News
Randwick Guineas awaits Man From Uncle after Eskimo Prince win
THE Anthony Cummings-trained Man From Uncle has made a spectacular return to racing and will now eye off its first …
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Horse Racing News
Glenrowan Prince gives Hann first city win
Bendigo trainer Kym Hann has celebrated his first city win with five-year-old gelding Glenrowan Prince at Caulfield …
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Horse Racing News
Tough Blue Diamond decision for Williams
Craig Williams has collected a winning two-year-old double at Caulfield and now has the choice of five mounts in the …
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Horse Racing News
Divine Service on best behaviour at Farm
The quirky Divine Service has been on his best behaviour to score a solid win in the Open Handicap at …
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Horse Racing News
Dal Cielo in back-to-back wins for Lees
Former New Zealand star Dal Cielo has regained his mojo, winning his second Sydney race for new trainer Kris Lees …
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Horse Racing News
Jukebox stamps Diamond claims at Caulfield
Two-year-old Jukebox has made it two wins from as many starts in the Inglis Premier at Caulfield to stamp himself …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Formality rockets into Blue Diamond favouritism after Stakes win
BOOKMAKERS were forced to quickly adjust their Blue Diamond markets when the talented Lindsay Park filly Formality won The Chairman’s …
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Horse Racing News
Red Hot Miss in Eagle Farm upset
Red Hot Miss has run up to her Toowoomba jump-out form to upset a field of smart two-year-olds at Eagle …
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Horse Racing News
Yendall sends punters mad after poor ride at Morphettville
LOOK away now if you backed $1.70 favourite Yulong Yongxing in the third race at Morphettville. Victorian veteran jockey Dean …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Jukebox franks Blue Diamond favouritism with Inglis Premier win
CIARON Maher was confident about the chances of Jukebox when we spoke to him earlier this week, and that confidence …
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Horse Racing News
Darren Gauci rides a winner on final day
Senior jockeys have turned out in the winners’ enclosure to welcome the retiring Darren Gauci after his win on Goodwill …
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Horse Racing News
Veranillo books Slipper spot for Godolphin
Veranillo has added to Godolphin’s recent record in the Lonhro Plate by winning the Listed race for two-year-olds at Randwick …
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Horse Racing News
Veranillo set for Slipper after impressive Hinchinbrook Plate win
GODOLPHIN could have another Golden Slipper prospect on its hands after two-year-old Veranillo maintained its unbeaten run in the Hinchinbrook Plate …
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Horse Racing News
Gauci bows out with a winner at Caulfield
Senior jockeys have turned out in the winners’ enclosure to welcome the retiring Darren Gauci back after his win on …
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Horse Racing News
Hot Ruby breaks drought at Caulfield
The Luke Oliver-trained Hot Ruby has broken through for her first win for 21 months at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Addition of blinkers lands Hot Ruby the opener at Caulfield
IT had been 660 days since six-year-old mare Hot Ruby had crossed the line in first, but the addition of …
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Horse Racing News
Hobart Derby win for Gai Waterhouse
Northwest Passage has given trainer Gai Waterhouse a first Tasmanian Derby and will be aimed at even bigger races …
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