This day 17th April 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
Happy Valley tips, odds & quaddie numbers | April 19, 2023
We’re back racing under lights on Wednesday evening with a strong nine-race program presented at Happy Valley Racecourse. See our …
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Warwick Farm racing tips, best odds & quaddie | April 19, 2023
Metropolitan racing heads to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. See our best bets and quaddie …
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Sandown Hillside best bets & quaddie tips | Wednesday, April 19
The Hillside track at Sandown is set to host an eight-race card on Wednesday. Check out HorseBetting’s James Herbert’s best …
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Ipswich racing preview, best bets & quaddie tips | April 19, 2023
The Ipswich Turf Club will host a very competitive 10-race program on Wednesday. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman shares his best bets …
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 17, 2023
Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …
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Geelong best bets & quaddie tips | April 18, 2023
Geelong Racecourse will host an eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and free …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Allen makes winning start to riding career
Apprentice jockey Jessica Allen made the perfect start to her riding career at Te Rapa on Saturday when notching up …
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Horse Racing Tips
Pakenham betting tips & quaddie selections | Monday, April 18
Pakenham Racecourse is set to host a six-race card over the hurdles on Easter Monday and Horsebetting.com.au presents our best …
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Sandown Lakeside Preview & Best Bets | Easter Monday | April 18
Eight races are scheduled to be run and won on Easter Monday at Sandown Lakeside and Horsebetting’s James Herbert presents …
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 17, 2022
Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …
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Albany Cup Day best bets & quaddie selections | Sunday, April 17
Albany Racing Club is scheduled to host a bumper nine-race card for Albany Cup Day on Sunday afternoon and Horsebetting’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Mark Waugh on his love of winners, the punt, and great mate Shane Warne
Australian cricket legend Mark Waugh believes the thrill of being a winning horse owner is a similar feeling to scoring …
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Australia horse racing news
Brisbane beckons for Caulfield Group 3 Victoria Handicap winner Ayrton
Ayrton has claimed the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday with sizzling first-up win under a perfect …
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Australia horse racing news
Sydney Autumn Carnival closes with Fireburn, Nature Strip, Waller & McDonald stars
A dominant filly in Fireburn winning the Australian Turf Club’s prestigious race for two-year-olds and a third consecutive victory by …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Zac Purton regains jockeys’ championship lead
The rollercoaster tussle for the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship continued at Sha Tin on Saturday (April 16) when a treble …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Swords Drawn takes out Hawke’s Bay Cup
A decision to bypass a start in an open 2100m event at Te Rapa on Saturday with enigmatic stayer Swords …
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Australia horse racing news
Milford grinds out Group 3 Easter Cup win at Caulfield
Milford has taken out the Group 3 Easter Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday in a tight photo, the Mike …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Star filly too good for older rivals in Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes
Outstanding three-year-old filly Imperatriz blew her older rivals off the track at Te Rapa on Saturday when she bolted clear …
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Australia horse racing news
Cascadian grabs Tofane near post to win 2022 Group 1 All Aged Stakes
Cascadian has handed James McDonald his 10th Group 1 win of the season in the All Aged Stakes (1400m), running …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Johny Johny too slick in Hastings sprint
Speedy Cambridge sprinter Johny Johny ran his rivals off their feet to take out the Listed Power Turf Sprint (1200m) …
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Australia horse racing news
Polly Grey smashes her rivals in Randwick’s Group 3 JRA Plate
Polly Grey has led throughout to smash her rivals in the Group 3 JRA Plate (2000m) at Randwick for the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Promising mare takes first black type trophy
Matamata visitor Roch ‘N’ Horse put a disappointing last start performance behind her when she produced a powerful closing burst …
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Sunshine Coast racing tips, odds & quaddie | Sunday, April 18
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and top quaddie selections for the Sunshine Coast meeting on Sunday, April …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Emotional win for Big Mike in Hawke’s Bay Cup
There was definitely a catch in the voice of co-trainer Shaun Phelan as he described just what the victory of …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Avantage makes it nine Group One wins with Te Rapa triumph
Despite being delayed a week, the Group 1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) lived up to its …
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Australia horse racing news
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 17, 2021
Day 2 of The Championships is here! Headlined by four Group 1 races the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Sydney Cup, ATC …
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Australia horse racing news
Bel Esprit Stakes to answer questions for Dale
Having performed best in shorter sprints, Matthew Dale is bringing Mossman Gorge to Melbourne in a bid to see if …
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Australia horse racing news
Stablemates have bases covered in VOBIS Gold Distaff
Lunakorn and Shazade will fly the flag for the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable in the VOBIS Gold Distaff at …
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Australia horse racing news
Lindsay Park pair chase big payday in The Showdown
Finance Tycoon and Tramontana are set to do Lindsay Park proud when they line up in The Showdown at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Start for Glamour mare weather-dependent
Mark Newnham is keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of Greysful Glamourâ€
s G1 bid at Randwick …
s G1 bid at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Kiss is fitter for Daybreak Lover tilt
AFTER Gotta Kiss turned in the most inglorious run of her career, connections are pinning their hopes on a clearer …
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Australia horse racing news
Trainers looking for Joyous result at Randwick
Training partners Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou will saddle up three runners on day two of The Championships …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Champion trainer Ricky Yiu plots winning return for Excellent Chariot
Reigning champion trainer Ricky Yiu is optimistic a timely distance rise can trigger Excellent Chariot’s return to the winners’ list …
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Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk The Championships Day 2 edition
Good morning punters and welcome to a special #PuntDrunk edition based around Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick! There’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Flowers blossoming ahead of Cup bid
Realm Of Flowers has thrived in Sydney and remains on track to turn the tables on her Manion Cup conqueror …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Johnson delighted with Group One pick-up ride
A lot can change in a week and the misfortune of the races being abandoned mid program at Te Aroha …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tofane coming of age in Sydney
New Zealand-bred mare Tofane will be shooting for her first elite-level victory when she lines-up in the Group 1 All …
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Australia horse racing news
Melbourne riders driving to SA quarantine
John Allen, Ethan Brown, Dean Holland and Zac Spain are about to start two weeks quarantine ahead of riding in …
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Australia horse racing news
Team Edmonds equal training record
The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership has equalled the Queensland metropolitan record with five winners at the Gold Coast …
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Australia horse racing news
Top Sydney hoops likely to winter at home
Leading Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman and Tim Clark say they are likely to bypass this year’s Brisbane winter carnival and …
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Australia horse racing news
Cumani Declares War on Gold Heath
Matt Cumani has Declares War engaged in the VOBIS Gold Heath at Caulfield, a race the trainer has had in …
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Australia horse racing news
St Covet’s Spirit to improve for Bell run
Trainer Jason Coyle believes St Covet’s Spirit will be improved from the P J Bell Stakes heading into the J …
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Australia horse racing news
Fleet Review a test for young trainer
Former Aidan O’Brien-trained sprinter Fleet Review will have his second Australian start for Alexander Rae when he runs in the …
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Australia horse racing news
Godolphin trio poised to make their Mark
Godolphin has a stranglehold on the Group Three Hall Mark Stakes as their three runners jostle for popularity in the …
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Australia horse racing news
Technology keeps Griffiths informed on 2YO
COVID-19 restrictions have not allowed Robbie Griffiths to watch Champagne Stakes contender Glenfiddich closely and he has relied on technology …
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Australia horse racing news
Clark in Lane for more stakes success
In-form jockey Tim Clark is in line to post a stakes win for the seventh week in succession with four …
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Australia horse racing news
Trainer dares to dream of Showdown result
The big prize money on offer in The Showdown at Caulfield has caught the attention of Michael Mehegan who will …
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Australia horse racing news
Bowman says Bivouac Aged to perfection
Connections of Pierata and Bivouac, two of the leading All Aged Stakes fancies, are bullish about their respective chances to …
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Australia horse racing news
Lees is not giving up on import Danceteria
Danceteria is yet to recapture his best European form but trainer Kris Lees is hoping a recent performance can help …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Group 3 test for Parsifal
Darci Brahma five-year-old Parsifal is on a path to the Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) on May 16 and trainer Will …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Quick Thinker to cap fine campaign
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman look forward to Saturdays even more than usual at present. With New Zealand …
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New Zealand horse racing news
All Aged Stakes to suit Super Seth
Quality three-year-old colt Super Seth will get an opportunity to add another elite-level victory to his resume when he contests …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Busuttin hoping for plenty of luck in Sydney
Former New Zealand galloper Chuck A Luck has hardly put a foot wrong since joining Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Neville Stewart on a winning break
Grafton trainer Neville Stewart is reaping dividends from his decision to relocate to Queensland on a short-term basis with the …
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Australia horse racing news
Uncomplicated looms as winter hopeful
Uncomplicated can stamp herself as a contender for winter feature races if she can back up her debut win …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News
BHA defends holding Cheltenham festival
British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust has defended the decision to hold the Cheltenham Festival …
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Ireland horse racing news
Group 1 winner and top sire Shamardal dies
Multiple Group One winner and renowned stallion Shamardal has died at the age of 18 after some recent health issues …
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Australia horse racing news
Meech to have scans following Geelong fall
Linda Meech has a suspected broken collarbone after falling from La Lova shortly after the start of the final race …
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Australia horse racing news
All Aged Stakes field down to 13 runners
The Group One All Aged Stakes field has been reduced to 13 after the scratching of dual acceptor Home Of …
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Australia horse racing news
Stable inspection leads to late scratching
The late scratching of Ayer’s Rock at Geelong has followed a routine inspection of trainer Shawn Mathrick’s Cranbourne stables …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Regally bred filly gifted to CatWalk Trust
In an act of generosity, Valachi Downs principals Kevin and Jo Hickman have gifted a regally bred filly to the …
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Australia horse racing news
Fond memories for Harold Norman at Ipswich
Memories of some of his biggest wins have been revived for veteran trainer Harold Norman after Shauquin won at Ipswich …
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Australia horse racing news
Makybe Diva daughter to run at Caulfield
A stakes race could be on the agenda for Divanation if she can be successful at her first try over …
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Australia horse racing news
Fall pair back-up in Group One Champagne
On the back of an afternoon he would rather forget, David Payne could be set for a day to remember …
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Japan horse racing news
Japanese superstar Almond Eye out of the Arc
The superstar showdown between Almond Eye and Enable is officially off the table with connections of the Japanese wonderhorse confirming …
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Australia horse racing news
Suspended trainer faces additional charges
More charges have been laid against suspended racehorse trainer Ben Smith, Racing NSW has announced …
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Australia horse racing news
Music Bay on song for Caulfield assignment
Music Bay will be out to confirm Adelaide feature race plans when she steps up to 1600m at Caulfield on …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Plenty of Intrigue around Pike’s Ellerslie hand
Trainer Tony Pike has all bases covered with his quintet of runners set to tackle Saturday’s bumper meeting at Ellerslie …
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Australia horse racing news
Caulfield journey suits Streets Of Avalon
Trainer Shane Nichols says a rise in trip and a drop in weight will benefit Streets Of Avalon in the …
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Australia horse racing news
Champagne Cuddles set to pop G1 drought
Champagne Cuddles will chase a breakthrough Group One win in the All Aged Stakes at Randwick in a changing of …
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Australia horse racing news
No juvenile G1 clean sweep for Godolphin
Godolphin will not be represented in the Champagne Stakes, ruling out a clean sweep for the operation in this season’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Field of 14 for Group One All Aged Stakes
The Group One All Aged Stakes has a field of 14 with Osborne Bulls to start from the inside barrier …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Reform pledged for Racing Industry
Racing Minister Winston Peters says the Government will introduce two new pieces of legislation this year to revitalise the domestic …
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Australia horse racing news
Chris Waller stable dominate Tails Stakes
Chris Waller will have numbers on his side with seven of the 11 runners in the Tails Stakes at Doomben …
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Australia horse racing news
Push to upgrade BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes
The Brisbane Racing Club is hoping a prize money increase and some outstanding recent winners will help the BRC Sires’ …
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Australia horse racing news
Vic horse trainers want samples re-tested
Racehorse trainers Lee and Shannon Hope want urine samples to be re-examined with a new testing method as they fight …
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Australia horse racing news
Jockey Ryan Maloney outed for four months
Racing Victoria stewards have suspended jockey Ryan Maloney for four months after testing positive to a banned stimulant following a …
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Australia horse racing news
Stewards query beaten Mornington favourite
The tactics adopted by jockey Billy Egan aboard beaten favourite Zizzis at Mornington are at the centre of an adjourned …
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Australia horse racing news
Trainer Jean Dubois aims at Champagne
Goulburn trainer Jean Dubois has another two-year-old ready to make a rapid step up to Group One class when Guerrier …
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Australia horse racing news
Exciting Nature Strip to run at Caulfield
Nature Strip will return in the VOBIS Gold Dash at Caulfield before a trip to Adelaide and then to Queensland …
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Australia horse racing news
Fell Swoop steps up to emerge from slump
Canberra trainer Matt Dale will step Fell Swoop up in distance to the 1400 metres of the All Aged Stakes …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Purton wants it Fast Most Furious at the Valley
Zac Purton wants to see the front-runners match his mount’s name in the Class 3 Hong Kong Rugby Union Cup …
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Australia horse racing news
Theanswermyfriend back again at Caulfield
Trainer Henry Dwyer doesn’t want Theanswermyfriend ridden as aggressively from the barriers with a view to stretching the gelding out …
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Australia horse racing news
Select Royal has form line to break duck
David Payne is confident Select Royal and newcomer Georgia Hit can show signs of progress when they strive for their …
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Australia horse racing news
Moana Jewel makes city debut at Sandown
Following a solid first-up maiden win at Pakenham, Cranbourne-trained Moana Jewel heads to Sandown for her city debut over 1400m …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Kiwi breeders celebrate unforgettable Oaks
Unforgotten’s victory in the Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) provided a pair of New Zealand racing identities with a result …
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Australia horse racing news
Charles Road better for the Sydney experience
Charles Road will return home this evening after going a long way toward realising his staying potential in Australia. His …
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Market Movers
Rockhampton market movers for Tuesday, April 17
RACING in the sunshine state is at Rockhampton this Tuesday as the race club hosts a seven event card. Where …
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Market Movers
Hawkesbury market movers for Tuesday, April 17
RACING in Sydney is at Hawkesbury this Tuesday as the venue hosts an eight race card. Where’s the smart money …
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Market Movers
Geelong market movers for Tuesday, April 17
GEELONG is hosting racing this Tuesday and the punters have shopped early at the southern Victorian venue. Horse Betting has …
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Horse Racing News
Stewards ponder Schofield ride
Jockey Glyn Schofield is at the centre of a stewards’ inquiry into his ride on beaten favourite Up ‘n’ Rolling …
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Horse Racing News
Miss Promiscuity set for VOBIS Gold Sprint
Miss Promiscuity is set to be given the chance at winning the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Sprint at Caulfield for the …
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Horse Racing News
Williams suspended, misses Sydney Cup
Melbourne’s premier jockey Craig Williams has been suspended for eight meetings at Sandown and is set to miss the ride …
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Horse Racing News
Williams suspended, misses Sydney Cup
Melbourne’s premier jockey Craig Williams has been suspended for eight meetings at Sandown and is set to miss the ride …
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Horse Racing News
Interstate targets for Sandown winners
Trainer Mike Moroney is considering a Queensland Derby campaign for Top Of The Range while a couple of other Sandown …
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Horse Racing News
Sargent hoping Rock On makes Cup cut
Trainer John Sargent hopes Rock On’s first Australian experience extends to a start in the re-run of the $2 million …
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Horse Racing News
Higgins wins on Sneakers at Sandown
Just over two weeks after being dumped off Sneakers in the mounting yard at Ballarat, Brian Higgins has guided the …
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Horse Racing News
Promising win on debut for Regent
Regent has made the ideal first impression despite sweating up before his win on debut at Canterbury …
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Horse Racing News
Hopfgarten to trial for winter comeback
Winter plans for multiple stakes winner Hopfgarten will be decided after he runs in a barrier trial at Deagon …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
James Doyle a better rider after stint in Sydney
EUROPEAN jockey James Doyle will head back home after ending his four-month stint in Sydney. The quality rider rode 21 …
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Horse Racing News
Polarisation to undergo vet test
Leading Sydney Cup contender Polarisation will undergo a veterinary inspection after being found to have heat in a fetlock …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips
Midweek racing at Wyong with form and free tips, April 19
AFTER a busy Easter racing period which included meetings at Randwick and Canterbury, New South Wales metropolitan racing returns to …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Big Duke ready for 2017 Sydney Cup replay
PUNTERS that backed Big Duke to win the 2017 Sydney Cup would have been disappointed with what happened at Randwick …
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Horse Racing News
Winx the undoubted star of the autum
Cox Plate winner Winx has catapulted to a higher level over the autumn carnival which has ended with her trainer …
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Horse Racing News
Skye Bogenhuber to appeal 2-month ban
Queensland jockey Skye Bogenhuber will appeal a lengthy ban for not restraining her mount in a stakes race at Toowoomba …
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Horse Racing News
Sydney autumn carnival in review
Take a look back on the moments which defined the 2016 Sydney autumn racing carnival …
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Horse Racing News
Winx the undoubted star of the autum
Cox Plate winner Winx has catapulted to a higher level over the autumn carnival which has ended with her trainer …
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Horse Racing News
Noblet fillies chasing Adelaide wins
Andrew Noblet will send Super Cash and Silent Sedition to Adelaide in the search of black type victories at Morphettville …
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Horse Racing News
Scarlet Billows to chase interstate G1s
As her racing career begins to wind down, Scarlet Billows will attempt to add a Group One to her record …
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Horse Racing News
Royal Ascot still possible for Kermadec
Chris Waller-trained stablemates Kermadec and Press Statement are still in the mix for a trip to Royal Ascot …
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Horse Racing News
Eagle on his way to the Queensland Derby
Eagle Way has pleased trainer Bryan Guy with his first-up second at the Gold Coast as he works towards the …
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Horse Racing News
Fell Swoop being readied for Brisbane
Fell Swoop has been runner-up in Group One races in Melbourne and Sydney this campaign and will head to Brisbane …
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Horse Racing News
Protectionist close to race return
The 2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist is doing what is asked of him by German trainer Andreas Wohler …
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