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Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 17th August
Today 17th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Gentleman Roy gives Lindsay Park third straight P.B Lawrence win After Mr Brightside claimed back-to-back victories in the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes, Lindsay Park have made it a hat-trick, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sunshine Coast free…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 17 August 2025
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Cloudland heads Kiwi-bred trifecta
There was a distinct New Zealand flavour to the final race on Saturday’s Rosehill card, where Cloudland (NZ) (Swiss Ace) headed a Kiwi-bred trifecta in the A$200,000 Petaluma Handicap (1200m). The Kris Lees-trained Cloudland had won a Benchmark 88 race over the same course and distance two starts earlier on July 5, then finished seventh under 59.5kg in a similar event over 1300m on July 19. The seven-year-old stepped up into Benchmark 94 company on Saturday and dropped back to 56.5kg, and he showed real fight to edge out fellow…
War Eternal on top of his game at Rosehill
Accomplished galloper War Eternal scored the fifth win of his career and took his earnings past A$750,000 with a determined victory in Saturday’s Captivant @ Kia Ora Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill. The A$200,000 race was the third start in a new campaign for the New Zealand-bred Pierro gelding, who finished eighth over 1300m at Rosehill on July 19 before a second placing over the same course and distance on August 2. Ridden by Jason Collett on Saturday for fellow expat New Zealander Bjorn Baker, War Eternal had a comfortable midfield…
Free Sale racing tips & quaddie numbers | Sunday, August 17
What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Sunday, January 17, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Horse racing in Victoria heads to the Sale Turf Club on Sunday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race meeting is set down for decision. With showers on the forecast, the track is expected to deteriorate from the Soft 5 rating, while the rail sticks in its true position the entire circuit. The first race at Sale is set to jump at 12:15pm local time. Best Bet…
Private Eye bosses P.B. Lawrence Stakes rivals at Caulfield
Private Eye ridden by Nash Rawiller wins the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Private Eye turned a weather-detour into a statement spring opener, rolling straight to the front and controlling the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) before kicking clear late. The eight-year-old, partnered by Nash Rawiller, was vetted at the gates after striking his head but never looked troubled once the lids flew, stretching away to defeat Desert Lightning by two lengths with Here To Shock another half-length away in third. The…
War Eternal impresses in Rosehill triumph
War Eternal (blue) holds off Birdman to win at Rosehill Gardens for Bjorn Baker. (Photo: Bradley Photos) Accomplished galloper War Eternal scored the fifth win of his career and took his earnings past $750,000 with a determined victory at Rosehill on Saturday. The $200,000 race was the third start in a new campaign for the New Zealand-bred Pierro gelding, who finished eighth over 1300m at Rosehill on July 19 before a second placing over the same course and distance on August 2. Ridden by Jason Collett on Saturday for fellow…
Monkhana hands Wynen further Sydney success
Monkhana finished strongest at Rosehill Gardens. (Photo: Bradley Photos) Wyong trainer Denim Wynen celebrated her second city winner in as many weeks when the New Zealand-bred Monkhana took out the $120,000 Midway Handicap (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Wynen had never trained a metropolitan winner before the start of the 2025-26 season, but now the 29-year-old has struck twice in quick succession with Sunshine Law on August 2 and Monkhana on Saturday. “I’m lost for words,” Wynen said. “I can’t believe it, I’m so excited.” Saturday’s assignment was the second…
Interprovincial goes to Horowhenua courtesy of Chantilly Lace
Consistent mare Chantilly Lace (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) carried the colours of Horowhenua to a thrilling victory in the feature race at New Plymouth, the ITM New Plymouth Interprovincial (1600m). The unique contest sees runners discard their traditional silks in favour of the colours of the region they represent with the red, white and blue of Horowhenua adorning the Chrissy Bambry-prepared runner who has been a model of consistency during her current preparation without managing to find the winner’s enclosure. With most races on the day dominated by those…