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Today 17th October 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

Caulfield racing tips

5 hours ago

Caulfield races preview & quaddie tips | Wednesday, October 18

A stacked eight-race program is scheduled for Caulfield on Wednesday for Coongy Cup Day. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and …
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Horse Racing Tips

Geelong racing preview

12 months ago

Geelong Cup Day betting preview & best bets | October 19

The Group 3 Geelong Cup (2400m) headlines the action on Wednesday’s 10-race card from Geelong. HorseBetting’s James Herbert provides his …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | October 17, 2022

12 months ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 17, 2022

Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …
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Australia horse racing news

Cisco Bay Wins The Big Dance Wild Card

12 months ago

Cisco Bay secures the wild card spot to The 2022 Big Dance race

Cisco Bay has charged home through the middle of the field in the Big Dance Wild Card (1600m) at Royal …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

California Spangle

1 year ago

California Spangle cruises to Group 2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy glory

California Spangle remains on target for a pair of blockbuster showdowns with Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty after eclipsing quality …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Kabugee

1 year ago

Kabugee makes winning return

Impressive two-year-old winner Kabugee made a winning return at three when successful in the Arawa Park Hotel 3YO 1215m at …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Roger That

1 year ago

Roger That lands Staphanos Classic

Veteran stayer Roger That took out the Listed Staphanos Classic (1950m) at Rotorua on Sunday under a perfect ride by …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Bonny Lass

1 year ago

Richardson guided by past Railway experience

Graham Richardson will follow a proven formula with his leading sprinter Bonny Lass through to her grand final at Te …
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Horse Racing Tips

Mornington betting tips

2 years ago

Mornington racing tips & top value bets | Monday, October 18

HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race meeting at Mornington to be …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | October 17, 2021

2 years ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 17, 2021

Horse racing around the country sees seven meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au …
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Horse Racing Tips

Horse racing at Kilmore

3 years ago

Kilmore Racing Tips & Odds – Sunday, 18 October 2020

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Sunday’s nine-race meeting at Kilmore …
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Australia horse racing news

Australian Racing Lose Legend To Hong Kong

3 years ago

Australian Racing Lose Legend To Hong Kong

Classique Legend has run his final race in Australia, at least for now, with his Hong Kong owner Bon Ho …
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Australia horse racing news

Verry Elleegant

3 years ago

Waller Wins First Caulfield Cup In Style

Chris Waller has finally landed his first Caulfield Cup with star staying mare Verry Elleegant defying English Derby winner Anthony …
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Australia horse racing news

Classique Legend

3 years ago

Octogenarian Trainer Scales The Everest

Classique Legend has given Australia’s best sprinters a start and a beating with a scintillating performance in the $15 million …
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Australia horse racing news

Graff

3 years ago

Danny O’Brien Hits A Winner With Graff

Talented sprinter Graff has broken an extended drought from the winner’s circle, scoring a Group Two victory on debut for …
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Australia horse racing news

It's Me

3 years ago

Huge Day For Dailey After Kosciuszko Win

Bob Dailey went into The Kosciuszko double-handed as an owner and slot holder and he came away with all the …
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Australia horse racing news

Albarado

3 years ago

Albarado Following In Sangster’s Footsteps

Trent Busuttin looks back fondly on Sangster’s win in the 2011 Victoria Derby and he’s hoping Albarado can do what …
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Australia horse racing news

Endanger

3 years ago

Lazy Endanger Still Prevails At Caulfield

Sam Freedman believes Godolphin’s Endanger has a bright future and he will aim the gelding at the Carbine Club Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news

Captivant

3 years ago

Snowden’s Colt Gives New Sire First Win

First season sire Capitalist has produced his first winner with Captivant impressive in claiming the Victory Vein Stakes at Randwick …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Golden Sixty

3 years ago

Golden Sixty and Beauty Generation square off again in Sha Tin Trophy

Golden Sixty has improved from his first-up win according to trainer Francis Lui as the BMW Hong Kong Derby hero …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Hot King Prawn

3 years ago

Hot King Prawn’s still a Premier prospect for major honours

Joao Moreira believes Hot King Prawn is capable of winning a hitherto elusive Group 1 as the grey returns for …
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Australia horse racing news

A guide to Randwick's $1.3m Kosciuszko

4 years ago

A guide to Randwick’s $1.3m Kosciuszko

The $1.3 Kosciuszko, for horses trained in country NSW, will be run for the second time at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news

Caulfield Cup runner under injury cloud

4 years ago

Caulfield Cup runner under injury cloud

Racing Victoria veterinarians will re-examine Caulfield Cup acceptor Crown Prosecutor after finding the stayer lame in a foreleg …
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Australia horse racing news

Michelle Payne

4 years ago

Payne to enjoy rare role for Sydney return

History-maker Michelle Payne will record another first when she has her debut NSW runner as a jockey and trainer …
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Australia horse racing news

A guide to the $14m Everest at Randwick

4 years ago

A guide to the $14m Everest at Randwick

The $14 million Everest, dubbed the world’s richest race on turf, will run over 1200m at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news

Miami Bound

4 years ago

Classic path to Oaks for filly Miami Bound

Promising filly Miami Bound will take on the colts and geldings in the Caulfield Classic on a path towards her …
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Australia horse racing news

Tim Clark

4 years ago

Race experience key for juvenile Postcode

Tulloch Lodge two-year-old Postcode will have race experience on his side when he chases his first win in the Victory …
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Australia horse racing news

Gallic Chieftain

4 years ago

Gallic Chieftain after revenge in St Leger

A French import trained in Victoria will bid to use Sydney’s St Leger Stakes as a possible stepping stone towards …
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Australia horse racing news

Wolfe

4 years ago

No Melbourne Cup weight penalty for Wolfe

Wolfe has not been given a Melbourne Cup weight penalty for his win in the Coongy Cup and remains on …
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Australia horse racing news

Dwayne Dunn

4 years ago

Presently continues Oaks path at Caulfield

Presently will press her claims for a potential start in the VRC Oaks when she runs in the Group Three …
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Australia horse racing news

Happy Clapper

4 years ago

Berry rewarded for answering Clapper SOS

One of racing’s most popular horses, Happy Clapper is set to make his presence felt at the Everest meeting when …
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Australia horse racing news

Belflyer

4 years ago

Double Kosciuszko shot for trainer Shelton

After winning Randwick’s inaugural $1.3 million Kosciuszko, country trainer John Shelton has two shots at another career-defining victory in this …
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Australia horse racing news

Pierata

4 years ago

Everest gives Greg Hickman an Olympic feel

Greg Hickman shares the same birth place as Miranda Kerr and he will be almost as popular if he can …
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Australia horse racing news

Cory Parish

4 years ago

Parish hopes for Caulfield Cup upset again

Two years after winning the Caulfield Cup on $51 chance Boom Time, jockey Cory Parish hopes to cause another upset …
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Australia horse racing news

Neufbosc remains in Sydney ahead of Cup

4 years ago

Neufbosc remains in Sydney ahead of Cup

Caulfield Cup second emergency Neufboasc could be in for a late dash from Sydney if there are any early scratchings …
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Australia horse racing news

The Chosen One

4 years ago

Baster takes wide Cup draw in his stride

Jockey Stephen Baster says he isn’t worried about the hand dealt his Caulfield Cup ride The Chosen One who will …
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Australia horse racing news

Robert Heathcote

4 years ago

Heathcote ready to fire with trial star

Trainer Robert Heathcote can confirm his reputation for getting good horses in private sales when two-year-old Rothfire runs at Eagle …
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Australia horse racing news

Vow And Declare

4 years ago

Vow And Declare a light weight Cup hope

Danny O’Brien reckons stayer-on-the-rise Vow And Declare is well handicapped for the Caulfield Cup with 52.5kg and is in great …
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Australia horse racing news

Crafty Spirit

4 years ago

Crafty Spirit back to best for Eagle Farm

Crafty Spirit has recovered from an incident that ended his winter carnival and is ready to tackle open company at …
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Australia horse racing news

Gotta Kiss

4 years ago

Gotta Kiss out to confirm Millions berth

Trainer Steve O’Dea’s filly Gotta Kiss can be the first Queensland horse to earn a Magic Millions 2YO Classic start …
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Australia horse racing news

Another Dollar

4 years ago

Waller trio hold key to Eagle Farm contest

Trainer Chris Waller has elected to run The Lord Mayor in Sydney but still has a strong hand with three …
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Australia horse racing news

Brave Song back in form with Caulfield win

5 years ago

Brave Song back in form with Caulfield win

James McDonald has taken full use of his inside barrier draw guiding consistent sprinter Brave Song to victory at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news

I Am A Star continues on her winning way

5 years ago

I Am A Star continues on her winning way

The Shane Nichols-trained I Am A Star has claimed another feature race win for mares, dominating the Group Three Ladies’ …
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Australia horse racing news

Ford not Blue about Destiny's Kiss in Cup

5 years ago

Ford not Blue about Destiny’s Kiss in Cup

Jay Ford won the St Leger aboard Victorian stayer Big Blue but he will be in a rival corner when …
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Australia horse racing news

Written By on track to complete Begg plan

5 years ago

Written By on track to complete Begg plan

Trainer Grahame Begg’s Coolmore Stud Stakes aspirations remain intact after Written By led throughout to claim the Blue Sapphire Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news

Japanese apprentice's Caulfield Cup chance

5 years ago

Japanese apprentice’s Caulfield Cup chance

South Australian-based Japanese apprentice Ryusei Sakai is excited about the chance to ride Sole Impact in the Caulfield Cup despite …
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Australia horse racing news

Hayes, Hayes and Dabernig

5 years ago

A guide to the $5 million Caulfield Cup

What you need to know about the $5 million Caulfield Cup 2018 …
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Australia horse racing news

Track conditions key for country sprinter

5 years ago

Track conditions key for country sprinter

The track conditions at Randwick will determine whether Don’t Give A Damn backs up after struggling to handle heavy ground …
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Australia horse racing news

Apprentice jockey Ben Allen

5 years ago

Ben Allen set for third Caulfield Cup ride

Apprentice Ben Allen is set for his third ride in the Caulfield Cup and hopes Night’s Watch can go better …
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Australia horse racing news

Confidence levels high for Weir Cup runner

5 years ago

Confidence levels high for Weir Cup runner

The Darren Weir-trained import Kings Will Dream has had a flawless build-up to the Caulfield Cup …
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Australia horse racing news

Barrier draw moves King to Cup favouritism

5 years ago

Barrier draw moves King to Cup favouritism

After drawing barrier six in the Caulfield Cup, the Darren Weir-trained Kings Will Dream is the new favourite for the …
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Australia horse racing news

Tony Gollan on weather watch in two states

5 years ago

Tony Gollan on weather watch in two states

Premier trainer Tony Gollan is keeping an eye on the weather in Sydney and Brisbane as he bids for a …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Excalibur making progress towards staying features

5 years ago

Excalibur making progress towards staying features

Five-year-old gelding Excalibur heads into Saturday’s Listed Jakkalberry Classic (1950m) at Rotorua in fine fettle according to trainer Shaune Ritchie, …
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Australia horse racing news

Qld trainer pushes for all-weather track

5 years ago

Qld trainer pushes for all-weather track

As trainer Stuart Kendrick prepares his wet-tracker Hingus Rose for Doomben, he says the Sunshine Coast’s all-weather surface should be …
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Australia horse racing news

Youngstar in middle gate for Caulfield Cup

5 years ago

Youngstar in middle gate for Caulfield Cup

The Chris Waller-trained Youngstar has drawn barrier 10 in the Caulfield Cup, the $5 million race for which she is …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Final hit-out for Xpression ahead of Guineas

5 years ago

Final hit-out for Xpression ahead of Guineas

Group 2-winning filly Xpression will have one final hit-out at Ashburton on Saturday before she contests her main target of …
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Australia horse racing news

Frankie Dettori wins Oaks at Epsom

5 years ago

Enable to run in Breeders’ Cup Turf

Enable’s owner Prince Khalid Abdullah has given the go-ahead for Enable to run in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill …
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Horse Racing News

A crucial time ahead for Admire Deus

6 years ago

A crucial time ahead for Admire Deus

Former Caulfield Cup favourite Admire Deus has suffered a life-threatening leg injury and faces a crucial few days …
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Horse Racing News

ben melham

6 years ago

Johannes Vermeer outright Cup favourite

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Johannes Vermeer is the outright favourite for the Caulfield Cup after drawing barrier two in the $3 …
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Horse Racing News

Ipswich abandoned because of rain

6 years ago

Ipswich abandoned because of rain

The Ipswich midweek meeting has been abandoned because of continuing rain …
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Horse Racing News

Johannes Vermeer gets inside Cup draw

6 years ago

Johannes Vermeer gets inside Cup draw

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Johannes Vermeer has barrier two in the Caulfield Cup while one of the leading local hopes Humidor …
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Horse Racing Tips

quaddie of the week

6 years ago

Free form guide & Thursday quaddie tips for Moe Cup Day

All eyes are on Gippsland this Thursday afternoon for the annual Moe Cup meet. Free form, best bets and Thursday …
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Horse Racing News

White Moss ready for black-type test

6 years ago

White Moss ready for black-type test

Trainer Jason Coyle will test White Moss at Group Three level in The Nivison at Randwick with autumn and winter …
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Horse Racing News

tony mcevoy

6 years ago

Cox Plate plans for Royal Symphony

The Tony McEvoy-trained colt Royal Symphony is scheduled to have his next start in the $3 million weight-for-age Cox Plate …
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Horse Racing News

Fresh Johannes ready for Caulfield Cup

6 years ago

Fresh Johannes ready for Caulfield Cup

Johannes Vermeer has bounced out of his Caulfield Stakes placing and is on song to tackle the Group One Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

McEvoy and Redzel win The Everest

6 years ago

Can The Everest ever be a success without overseas stars?

The first-ever running of The Everest was a success by any measure, but race organisers must find a way to …
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Horse Racing News

Trainer Clive Balfour has penalty varied

6 years ago

Trainer Clive Balfour has penalty varied

Trainer Clive Balfour has had a six-month disqualification for attempted race day treatments varied to a six-month suspension on appeal …
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Horse Racing News

Debut looms again for Highly Influential

6 years ago

Debut looms again for Highly Influential

Trainer Mark Newnham is looking forward to Highly Influential finally making his debut at Canterbury after two contrasting delays …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

Bullrush

6 years ago

Bullrush back to its best in New Zealand

Rejuvenated sprinter Bullrush has fast-tracked its way into New Zealand stakes company after a brilliant first-up performance …
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Horse Racing News

Crown Witness out to remain unbeaten

6 years ago

Crown Witness out to remain unbeaten

The Blue Sapphire Stakes is the next test for unbeaten filly Crown Witness who returns from a let-up in the …
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Horse Racing News

Bowman has confidence in Cup ride Marmelo

6 years ago

Bowman has confidence in Cup ride Marmelo

Another spin around Werribee racecourse on Marmelo has given Hugh Bowman confidence ahead of the Group One Caulfield Cup …
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Horse Racing News

Field of 17 for the G1 Caulfield Cup

6 years ago

Field of 17 for the G1 Caulfield Cup

A final field of 17 has been declared for the $3 million Group One Caulfield Cup …
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Horse Racing News

Winx has gallop at Moonee Valley

6 years ago

Winx has gallop at Moonee Valley

Champion mare Winx has made a return to Moonee Valley in preparation for a record equalling third Cox Plate attempt …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

Summer Passage at Royal Randwick

6 years ago

Summer Passage set for Blue Sapphire Stakes

Matamata three-year-old Summer Passage is in the right order to execute a back-up plan at Caulfield on Wednesday …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

Volpe Veloce

6 years ago

Volpe Veloce sights set on sprint crowns

Multiple stakes winner Volpe Veloce might be set for feature sprint prizes during her next preparation …
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Horse Racing News

Ipswich set to race despite rain

6 years ago

Ipswich set to race despite rain

Ipswich racetrack has had 109mm in three days but looks set to host its scheduled midweek meeting on a heavy …
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Horse Racing News

Admire Deus suffers serious leg injury

6 years ago

Admire Deus suffers serious leg injury

Imported Japanese Cups contender Admire Deus has suffered a serious leg injury with vets fighting to save his life …
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Horse Racing News

Admire Deus out of the Cup with injury

6 years ago

Admire Deus out of the Cup with injury

Japanese horse Admire Deus has been injured during trackwork at Warrnambool and is ot of the Caulfield Cup …
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Horse Racing News

Bowman rides Marmelo in another gallop

6 years ago

Bowman rides Marmelo in another gallop

Hugh Bowman has taken Marmelo on another gallop at Werribee racecourse ahead of the Caulfield Cup …
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Horse Racing News

Harry Angel on target for Champions Sprint

6 years ago

Harry Angel on target for Champions Sprint

Harry Angel and Caravaggio are scheduled to meet again in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot …
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Horse Racing News

ATC pays tribute to John Messara

7 years ago

ATC pays tribute to John Messara

The Australian Turf Club has paid tribute to retiring Racing NSW chairman John Messara …
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Horse Racing News

Big numbers set for gallops at the Valley

7 years ago

Big numbers set for gallops at the Valley

Sixty horses entered in the double header meeting at Moonee Valley are scheduled to gallop at Breakfast with the Best …
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Horse Racing News

Kavanagh admits phone "lie" to owners

7 years ago

Kavanagh admits phone “lie” to owners

The vet at the centre of cobalt cases in two states is a liar, Victorian trainer Mark Kavanagh has told …
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Horse Racing News

John Messara resigns from Racing NSW

7 years ago

John Messara resigns from Racing NSW

Racing NSW chairman John Messara has announced his retirement after five years at the helm …
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Horse Racing News

The Quarterback on track for G1 Manikato

7 years ago

The Quarterback on track for G1 Manikato

The Quarterback has rounded out his preparation for the Group One Manikato Stakes with a gallop on wet ground at …
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Horse Racing News

Jameka handed 1.5kg Melbourne Cup penalty

7 years ago

Jameka handed 1.5kg Melbourne Cup penalty

Jameka will be asked to carry 53.5kg in the Melbourne Cup after being given a 1.5kg penalty for her Caulfield …
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Horse Racing News

Ryan hoping it doesn't rain on Red

7 years ago

Ryan hoping it doesn’t rain on Red

Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping the forecast for rain in Sydney is wrong ahead of Red Excitement’s return to racing …
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Horse Racing News

Kavanagh says vet in cobalt case a liar

7 years ago

Kavanagh says vet in cobalt case a liar

Flemington trainer Mark Kavanagh says his former vet has repeatedly lied in his cobalt case …
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Horse Racing News

Vadamos pleases Oliver at Moonee Valley

7 years ago

Vadamos pleases Oliver at Moonee Valley

French contender Vadamos has been taken to Moonee Valley for a familiarisation gallop ahead of the Cox Plate …
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Horse Racing Tips

Geelong Cup

7 years ago

2016 Geelong Cup form guide, betting and free selections

THE Geelong Cup on Wednesday is one of the most important lead-up races to the Melbourne Cup. The race, which …
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Horse Racing News

Oliver lodges reckless riding ban appeal

7 years ago

Oliver lodges reckless riding ban appeal

Damien Oliver is making a second appeal against his reckless riding ban in an attempt to return to riding before …
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Horse Racing News

Spring campaign may be over for Tarzino

7 years ago

Spring campaign may be over for Tarzino

The swelling in his left foreleg that forced Tarzino out of the Caulfield Cup is likely to spell the end …
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Horse Racing News

Qld apprentices to appeal suspensions

7 years ago

Qld apprentices to appeal suspensions

Two Queensland apprentices will front Queensland’s new Racing Integrity Commission to appeal handling charges …
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Horse Racing News

Williams careless riding appeal date set

7 years ago

Williams careless riding appeal date set

Craig Williams will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board to fight a suspension from the Caulfield Cup …
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Horse Racing News

Vadamos has Moonee Valley work-out

7 years ago

Vadamos has Moonee Valley work-out

French Cox Plate contender Vadamos has been given a look at the Moonee Valley track in a gallop under Damien …
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Horse Racing News

Found could still defend Breeders' Cup

7 years ago

Found could still defend Breeders’ Cup

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has not ruled Found out of a defence of the Breeders’ Cup despite her second in the …
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Horse Racing News

Carpenter to announce Jameka penalty

7 years ago

Carpenter to announce Jameka penalty

Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper Greg Carpenter is expected to give Caulfield Cup winner Jameka a 2kg Melbourne Cup penalty for …
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