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
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, …
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Horse Racing Tips
Sunshine Coast free racing tips & quaddie | Sunday, August 18
The Noosa Cup will headline the seven-race program at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, August 18. Check out HorseBetting’s best …
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Australia horse racing news
Drifting makes every post a winner in Group 3 Quezette Stakes
A front-running masterclass by Blake Shinn has paid dividends for Drifting ($3.10) to claim the Group 3 Quezette Stakes (1100m) …
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Horse Racing Tips
Wyong Sunday races free betting tips & quaddie | August 18
Racing heads to Wyong Race Club on August 18 for an eight-part meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and quaddie …
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Australia horse racing news
Band Of Brothers surges clear in Group 3 Vain Stakes
Matthew Ellerton & Damien Lane have combined with Band Of Brothers ($5.50) to claim the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) …
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New Zealand horse racing news
So Naive claims Northland Breeders’ Stakes
The Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley training partnership had plenty to celebrate on Saturday when they produced the quinella in …
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Australia horse racing news
Rise At Dawn continues to impress
In-form galloper Rise At Dawn is likely to be set for a black-type assignment after notching a comfortable victory at …
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Australia horse racing news
Vale Black Caviar
Australia’s greatest sprinter, Black Caviar, has sadly passed away following a short battle with Laminitis. Connections announced the news on …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Stakes assignments looming for Illicit Dreams
Kenny Rae has a great record campaigning horses in the South Island and he is hoping that will continue this …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Allan Sharrock brings up 1000th New Zealand winner
Justaskme provided his mentor, Allan Sharrock, with his 1000th New Zealand win in the training ranks at New Plymouth on …
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Australia horse racing news
Autumn Glow makes impressive debut at Rosehill
The Chris Waller-trained Autumn Glow ($3.10) produced a statement debut victory at Rosehill on Saturday, careering away with the opening …
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Horse Racing Tips
Caulfield full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, August 19
A stacked 10-race card awaits punters at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview & quaddie tips …
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Horse Racing Tips
Belmont racing tips, value bets & quaddie | August 19, 2023
Belmont Park will play host to a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his …
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Horse Racing Tips
Randwick racing tips & quaddie picks | Winx Stakes Day 2023
The Group 1 Winx Stakes headlines a stacked 10-race program from Randwick on Saturday. Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview …
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Horse Racing Tips
Morphettville betting preview & quaddie | Saturday, August 19
Racing heads to the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday afternoon for a nine-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Trobriand set to return in Northland Breeders’ Stakes
Trobriand will begin his three-year-old season this Saturday at Ruakaka when the starry colt contests the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Sacred Satono primed for massive spring
Trainers Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley are hoping a big spring is in-store for their Group Three winner Sacred Satono …
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Horse Racing Tips
Saturday’s Doomben racing tips & quaddie picks | August 19, 2023
Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 17, 2023
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …
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Australia horse racing news
Katherine offering boosted prizemoney for Cup Day
Katherine Cup Day takes place this Saturday, with KTC president Paul Mullins and his committee busily completing preparations …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Cork primed for New Plymouth
Promising Matamata mare Cork may be aimed at some ambitious spring targets if she can run well in Saturday’s ITM …
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Australia horse racing news
Ombudsman gives Pateman a Broome Cup Day treble
Despite the horse being a $26 outsider, Darryn Pateman knew Ombudsman would not embarrass himself in the $100,000 Broome Cup …
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Australia horse racing news
Northern Beaches kicks off spring campaign in style
It may only have been a midweek maiden, but connections of $1 million yearling Northern Beaches would undoubtedly have breathed …
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Horse Racing Tips
2022 Winx Stakes betting strategy & preview | Saturday, August 20
There’s no better feeling than Group 1 fever, and thankfully, it is back on Saturday with the running of the …
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Australia horse racing news
Hunter happy in Darwin after successful 2021/22 season
She once considered school teaching as a career, but Casey Hunter is booting home winners as a jockey in the …
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Australia horse racing news
Mo’unga, Anamoe among 11 acceptors for 2022 Winx Stakes
The first Group 1 for the 2022/23 racing season has attracted 11 acceptances. The Winx Stakes will be run over …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 17, 2022
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Coulbeck calls time on training career
Neil Coulbeck isn’t planning to be idle now that he’s decided to stop training thoroughbreds. Coulbeck sent his last horse …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Northland Breeders first-up for Lickety Split
Group One winner Lickety Split will begin what her connections hope to be a lucrative spring preparation when she heads …
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Australia horse racing news
Doomben racing preview & top value bets | Wednesday, August 18
HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst takes a look at the best bets and value picks for the Doomben meeting on Wednesday, …
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Australia horse racing news
Eduardo & Gytrash begin Everest prep with Warwick Farm trials
Eduardo and Gytrash began their preparations on Tuesday morning at the Warwick Farm trials, with both sprinters headed towards The …
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Australia horse racing news
Punt Drunk: Wines chasing more than one trophy this spring
Punt Drunk takes a look back at some of the major news stories from over the weekend, including Port Adelaide …
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Horse Racing Tips
Sandown Hillside betting tips & odds | Wednesday, August 18
HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting …
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Horse Racing Tips
Kensington racing tips, top odds & value bets | August 18, 2021
HorseBetting’s Sydney form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the seven-race card that will be run …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 17, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts …
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Horse Racing Tips
Mackay racing tips & value bets – Tuesday, 18 August 2020
Queensland racing heads to Mackay on Tuesday for an eight-piece card. Check out the best odds and value bets on …
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Horse Racing Tips
Spring Racing Contenders: Horses to watch in 2020
All eyes are on the Spring Racing Carnival after a bumper weekend at Caulfield and Randwick which saw a number …
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Australia horse racing news
Change of plans for Cup-bound mare Oceanex
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have had a change of heart and will kick off Oceanex’s Melbourne Cup …
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Singapore horse racing news
Blinkered Aramaayo puts rivals in the shade in Kranji Mile
Former Godolphin galloper Aramaayo has claimed his highest prize since he began racing in Singapore when he landed the $1 …
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Australia horse racing news
US plans remain for Tulloch Lodge mare
Connections of Con Te Partiro have drawn up contingency plans in the event the coronavirus pandemic prevents them from pursuing …
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Australia horse racing news
Bivouac underlines Everest credentials
Two-time Group One winner Bivouac has scored an impressive barrier trial win under Hugh Bowman in his first public appearance …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Julius on track for Foxbridge Plate assignment
An eye-catching run at the Taupo trials last week has trainer John Bell confident his stable star Julius is right …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Saracino breaks long drought with stakes win in Perth
A three-year absence from the winners’ enclosure was ended in spectacular style on Saturday when ex-Kiwi galloper Saracino led all …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Moseley collects winning treble at Riccarton
One of the elder statesman of the South Island jockey ranks was to the fore at Riccarton as he collected …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Major Tom takes out Riccarton feature
Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae enjoyed a red-letter day at Riccarton on Saturday as two of his three-horse team that he …
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Australia horse racing news
Mystic Journey claims PB Lawrence Stakes
Mystic Journey has extended her winning streak to seven with an impressive first-up victory in the Group Two PB Lawrence …
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Australia horse racing news
Rawiller and Boss back as Randwick winners
Jockeys Nash Rawiller and Glen Boss have turned back the clock with winners at Randwick and signalled there are more …
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Australia horse racing news
Begood Toya Mother makes it six in a row
The Daniel Bowman-trained Begood Toya Mother has won for the sixth consecutive time, taking the step up to Listed grade …
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Australia horse racing news
Kubis set for staying features after upset
The decision to miss the winter carnival with stayer Kubis looks set to reap a reward after his first-up win …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Endless Drama takes Foxbridge Plate
Fireworks were expected at Te Rapa on Saturday as several of last season’s equine stars kicked off their new spring …
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Australia horse racing news
Exhilarates impresses in Quezette Stakes
Godolphin filly Exhilarates has made an impressive winning return as a three-year-old, taking out the Group Three Quezette Stakes at …
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Australia horse racing news
Bivouac blitzes rivals in Vain Stakes win
The James Cummings-trained colt Bivouac has made an impressive return to racing as a three-year-old, winning the Group Three Vain …
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Australia horse racing news
Pandemic steps up to score Randwick win
Godolphin’s Pandemic has stepped up from his debut win at Wyong to win at Randwick and add his name to …
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Australia horse racing news
Libertini tunes up for Group 2 Silver Shadow
Boom filly Libertini has had a race day outing a week out from her return in the Silver Shadow Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Connemara makes up for string of placings
After four consecutive second place finishes, Connemara has broken through for a win on Randwick’s Kensington track …
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Australia horse racing news
Benitoite proves too strong at Caulfield
Damien Oliver has weaved some of his magic to guide Benitoite to victory in the Black Caviar Tribute Handicap at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Te Rapa specialist back on top at favourite venue
Matamata mare Polly Grey underlined her affinity for the sand based Te Rapa track when she scored comfortably over 1600m …
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Australia horse racing news
Anderson credits staff for stable success
The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote partnership continued its successful run with staff getting a lot of the credit at Eagle Farm …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Lambrusco takes step up to open class in his stride
Under-rated stayer Lambrusco made it three wins in a row when he produced a powerful late sprint to register his …
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Australia horse racing news
Pippie races to convincing Caulfield win
Pippie is set to step up in grade in the Group Three Cockram Stakes next start after the talented mare …
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Australia horse racing news
Ilwendo shows liking for Queensland racing
Former German horse Ilwendo showed his liking for Queensland scoring his second Brisbane win at Eagle Farm …
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Australia horse racing news
Fradd a fan of smart winner Don’t Waiver
Jockey Robbie Fradd believes Don’t Waiver could have won by further in his impressive Eagle Farm victory …
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Australia horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Group One Nunthorpe for Houtzen
Australian sprinter Houtzen is likely to run in the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes after her fine second to Battaash at …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Magical to take on Enable at York
Enable and Magical look set to clash for the fourth time after Aidan O’Brien supplemented the latter for the Yorkshire …
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Australia horse racing news
Land Of Plenty on path towards G1 targets
Land Of Plenty will resume in the Listed Regal Roller Stakes and is being aimed towards the Group One Sir …
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Australia horse racing news
Williams in charge of Keys promising 3YOs
Craig Williams is happy to get aboard a couple of Cranbourne three-year-old trial winners for trainer Ken Keys at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Newnham expects 1300m to suit The Enzo
Trainer Mark Newnham believes Inglis Classic winner The Enzo can make the grade over 1300m in the Up And Coming …
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Australia horse racing news
Ace High begins Cup prep in Winx Stakes
Ace High’s trainer David Payne is under no illusions about the Cup contender beating Winx at Randwick but does think …
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Australia horse racing news
Currie back on Sunlight in Quezette Stakes
Luke Currie is looking forward to getting back on Sunlight in the Quezette Stakes after missing her most recent start …
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Australia horse racing news
No weight issues this time for Hartnell
Hartnell and Craig Williams are back to defend their crown in the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Oohood on target for Silver Shadow return
Triple Group One placegetter Oohood gets her latest chance to shed her maiden tag when she resumes in the Silver …
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Australia horse racing news
Long wait over for the talented Big Tree
The injury-plagued Big Tree will finally make it back to the racetrack at the Gold Coast after nearly two years …
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Australia horse racing news
Boyd conscious again after trackwork fall
Anthony Boyd is conscious and talking following a trackwork fall that saw him airlifted to a Melbourne hospital …
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Australia horse racing news
Anderson chases money for Dato Tan
Trainer Chris Anderson is keen to win a Saturday metropolitan race with Colour of Money for the gelding’s owner Dato …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Vinevale in search of coveted black-type
Ruakaka trainers Chris Gibbs and Michelle Bradley are shooting high in a bid to carry on from a flood of …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Dolcetto chasing Tarzino spot
Levin trainer Sylvia Kay is hoping a bold performance at Waverley on Saturday will be enough to sneak Dolcetto into …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Bright future tipped for Kiwi-bred Grunt
Trainer Mick Price is eagerly awaiting Saturday’s Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) with a trio of gallopers set for …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Emirates target for Humidor
Champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir will saddle six of the 16 runners in Saturday’s Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m), …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Potential Cox Plate campaign for Milseain
Milseain, a full-sister to Hong Kong Champion Werther, is set to start her spring preparation at Randwick on Saturday, which …
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Australia horse racing news
Torcedor to join Wohler in Germany
Top-class stayer Torcedor is to leave Jessica Harrington’s yard after being sold to continue his racing career in Germany with …
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Australia horse racing news
New training track for Mornington
The Mornington Racecourse will soon have a new all-weather synthetic training track to replace an existing sand training track …
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Horse Racing News
Winx champion NSW horse of the year
Winx has claimed another award ahead of her return to racing, being named the NSW Horse of the Year for …
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Horse Racing News
Plumptre fined, O’Shea guilty in strangles
Former Godolphin Australia managing director Henry Plumptre has been fined in the strangles case with ex Godolphin trainer John O’Shea …
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Horse Racing News
Wells aiming for third GN Steeplechase win
Ten-year-old gelding Wells will have eight rivals at Ballarat as he attempts to win a third Grand National Steeplechase …
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Horse Racing News
Weir with strong hand in Lawrence Stakes
The PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield is set to feature the return of a host of trainer Darren Weir’s spring …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Group NZ success in mind for Packing Eagle
Retired after 19 starts in Hong Kong, the six-time winner is set for a new lease on life under Trevor …
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Horse Racing News
Ubet’s revenue and turnover drop
Wet weather has been blamed for a drop in wagering giant Ubet’s revenue and turnover for the past financial year …
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Horse Racing News
Winx ‘exactly where we want her to be’
Trainer Chris Waller, jockey Hugh Bowman and the owners of Winx are all noticing slight differences this campaign but are …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Morgenrood ready for NZ action
The former South African apprentice champion is eager to get started after earning his NZ jockey licence …
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Horse Racing News
Winx duel a stepping stone to Epsom: Bott
Ecuador starts his bid for next month’s Group One Epsom Handicap at Randwick with a seemingly impossible task against super …
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Horse Racing News
Jukebox on song for Caulfield return
Trainer Ciaron Maher says Jukebox has had a good preparation for his three-year-old return in the Vain Stakes at Caulfield …
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Horse Racing News
G1 winning NZ horses in Taupo trials
Several of New Zealand’s top liners will step out in barrier trials at Taupo ahead of Australian spring carnival missions …
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Horse Racing News
Darryl McLellan in Gold Coast comeback
Group One-winning jockey Darryl McLellan is set to ride in a race for the first time in five years with …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Black-type hopeful Astor to be tested at Taupo
Next stop is Taupo for the NZ Bloodstock Insurance Pearl Series, but the filly’s trainers have the Gold Trail Stakes …
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Horse Racing News
Krystle Johnston close to 100 career wins
Trainer Krystle Johnston has a chance to bring up 100 career wins in just three years with veterans Craiglea Deken …
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Horse Racing News
Fitness edge for Witness at Caulfield
Trainer Stuart Webb believes race fitness can give Crown Witness an edge when she runs in the Quezette Stakes at …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
City in sight for Rat With Goldtooth
Trainer Paul Preusker says his talented four-year-old will have an edge on Friday and could be headed to the big …
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Horse Racing News
Charlie Boy set to break win drought
Veteran Charlie Boy hasn’t won in 18 months but a return to his favourite track and distance could herald a …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Rising star Dolcetto shooting for four straight at Tauherenikau
FIVE-YEAR-OLD gelding Dolcetto is one of the rising stars in New Zealand racing and it’s shooting for four consecutive wins …
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Horse Racing News
Berry has plenty on Australia to-do list
Tommy Berry will throw himself at the Hong Kong racing scene but still has plenty he wants to achieve in …
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Horse Racing News
Lawrence Stakes reduced to 12 runners
Trainer Mick Price has officially scratched his P B Lawrence Stakes acceptors Lankan Rupee and Duke Of Brunswick, leaving a …
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Horse Racing News
Late night flight for Most Important
Brisbane sprinter Most Important will make a late night flight to Melbourne after his original plane broke down …
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Horse Racing News
Paul Hammersley makes return at Doomben
Group One-winning jockey Paul Hammersley will return to riding at Doomben after being sidelined for five weeks with a broken …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
New Zealand First fights for Racing Amendment Bill to be passed
IT’S no secret the New Zealand racing industry is in need of some serious financial help and there appears to …
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Horse Racing Tips
Warwick Stakes at Randwick betting tips, form and odds, August 19
WINX returns to kick off its spring campaign in the Warwick Stakes at Randwick and we have free tips, odds …
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Horse Racing News
Winx has final work-out ahead of return
Champion Winx has had her final work-out ahead of the Warwick Stakes, her first step towards a record-equalling third Cox …
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Horse Racing News
Simon Morrish to front RAD Board
Victorian trainer Simon Morrish will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board over an alleged race day treatment …
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Horse Racing News
Short drive to Eagle Farm for Johnston
Krystle Johnston will have a shorter drive than usual when she takes her horses to Eagle Farm rather than far-flung …
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Horse Racing News
Schofield cops careless riding ban
Glyn Schofield will miss the Run To The Rose after copping a careless riding ban on top of a suspension …
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Horse Racing News
Suspension sours Bolozhinskyi’s Sydney win
Apprentice jockey Vad Bolozhinskyi has had his first win on a Sydney track soured by a careless riding suspension …
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Horse Racing News
Solar Burst appreciates Doomben
Former Victorian mare Solar Burst has appreciated the switch from Eagle Farm to Doomben to register her first win for …
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Horse Racing News
Warrnambool on standy for National meeting
Racing Victoria will consider shifting the Grand National Steeplechase meeting to Warrnambool if the weather forecast worsens …
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Horse Racing News
Classy colt Spirit And Fire wins debut
A $700,000 colt out of outstanding race mare Amelia’s Dream has won strongly on debut at Canterbury …
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Horse Racing News
Warwick Stakes tactics no concern for Winx
Jockey Hugh Bowman will be left to ride Winx how he chooses when the champion mare resumes in the Group …
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Horse Racing News
Nolen gets first win since injury lay-off
Multiple Group One-winning jockey Luke Nolen has ridden his first winner since his return to the saddle after a race …
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Horse Racing News
Wide draw for Keen Array in Carlyon
Connections of Keen Array will consider whether to start Keen Array from a wide gate in the Carlyon Stakes or …
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Horse Racing News
Warwick Stakes tactics no concern for Winx
Jockey Hugh Bowman will be left to ride Winx how he chooses when the champion mare resumes in the Group …
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Horse Racing News
Qld’s biggest bookmaker to scale back
Disillusioned Queensland bookmaker Lindsay Gallagher will no longer field at metropolitan meetings …
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Horse Racing News
Rough Justice fitter for second-up run
Rough Justice was a winner at Moonee Valley during his previous preparation and will be chasing another victory at the …
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Horse Racing News
Short drive to Eagle Farm for Johnston
Krystle Johnston will hav a shorter drive than usual when she takes her horses to Eagle Farm rather than far-flung …
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Horse Racing News
O’Malley down for return in Carlyon Stakes
The prospect of a forgiving Moonee Valley surface should help lightly raced sprinter O’Malley when he makes his return from …
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Horse Racing News
Manaya a live chance for Silver Shadow
Young trainer Michael Costa’s stable star Manaya could give him the biggest win of his career in the Group Two …
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Horse Racing News
O’Reilly Cyrus on Golden Rose mission
Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley believes O’Reilly Cyrus can be a force in the Golden Rose but first she has to …
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Horse Racing News
Sweet Sherry to step out for Corstens team
Stakes winning filly Sweet Sherry will step out at Moonee Valley over 1200m in her first start since joining the …
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Horse Racing News
Six to oppose Winx in Warwick Stakes
Champion mare Winx is the odds-on favourite to make a winning return in the Group Two Warwick Stakes at Randwick …
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Horse Racing News
Lees believes Lucia’s best chance will come in the Cox Plate
TRAINER Kris Lees will line up current second favourite Lucia Valentina ($5.50 at Sportsbet) in the Group 2 Warwick Stakes …
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Horse Racing News
Wells going for 2nd Grand National Steeple
The $350,000 Grand National Steeplechase and $125,000 JJ Houlahan Hurdle headline the six jumps races at Ballarat …
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Horse Racing News
Srikandi to join Ktichwin broodmare band
Dual Group One-winning mare Srikandi will not race again with the six-year-old to be served by Snitzel …
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Horse Racing News
Scans show no fractures for Stackhouse
Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has lacerations to his shin, soft tissue damage and bone bruising after a race fall at Pakenham …
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