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Today 12th August 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

Hawkesbury Tips

12 months ago

Hawkesbury free betting preview & quaddie tips | August 13, 2024

Racing heads to Hawkesbury on Tuesday, April 13, for a competitive seven-race card. Check out HorseBetting’s free tips and quaddie …
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Australia horse racing news

Amelia's Jewel

12 months ago

Amelia’s Jewel returns at Warwick Farm trials

Former Western Australia Group 1 winning mare Amelia’s Jewel has stepped out for the first time this campaign at Warwick …
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Australia horse racing news

Muramasa

12 months ago

Busuttin & Young still Melbourne Cup dreaming with Muramasa

Co-trainer Trent Busuttin remains hopeful for Muramasa’s Melbourne Cup bid, despite a challenging autumn campaign and a recent health setback …
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Australia horse racing news

Arkansaw Kid

12 months ago

Arkansaw Kid poised for Caulfield return

Arkansaw Kid, impresses after gelding operation. Trainer Ben Hayes is confident in the horse’s potential as he begins his campaign …
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Horse Racing Tips

Horse Racing Tips

1 year ago

Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | August 12, 2024

Four horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today on Monday, August 12. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips …
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Australia horse racing news

Valley quinella for Tavistock

2 years ago

Valley quinella for Tavistock

Tavistock played a starring role at Moonee Valley on Saturday with Superstock and Havisham running the quinella in the Challenger …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Prince Alby returns in style

2 years ago

Prince Alby returns in style

Prince Alby improved from a game effort in last weekend’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton to charge home …
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Australia horse racing news

Retirement plans on hold for Rosehill winner

2 years ago

Retirement plans on hold for Rosehill winner

Travelling Kate has put retirement plans on hold with a purple patch of form, which she continued with a hard-fought …
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New Zealand horse racing news

West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title

2 years ago

West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | August 12, 2023

2 years ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 12, 2023

12 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …
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Horse Racing Tips

Katherine racing preview

3 years ago

Katherine Cup Day racing tips & value bets | Saturday, August 13

We have seven races to sink our teeth into on Katherine Cup Day this weekend. HorseBetting’s NT racing expert has …
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Australia horse racing news

Zaaki In Stables

3 years ago

Neasham weighing up options for Zaaki

Annabel Neasham has a decision to make in the coming days, with plans for superstar gelding Zaaki slightly up in …
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Australia horse racing news

Inglis Sprint Overpass

3 years ago

Overpass stakes Everest claim with impressive trial win

It may have only been a barrier trial, but Bjorn Baker’s Overpass sent tongues wagging as he scorched the turf …
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Australia horse racing news, France horse racing news

Frankie Dettori wins on Enable

3 years ago

Frankie Dettori ‘super excited’ to partner Verry Elleegant

“It’s very well known that I’ve never won the Melbourne Cup, but if you can’t win it yourself, you may …
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Horse Racing News

Punt Drunk: Mackay favourite shot down by early crow

3 years ago

Punt Drunk: Mackay favourite shot down by early crow

The Punt Drunk team dissects some of the more interesting stories to crop up in the past few days, including …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | Friday, August 12, 2022

3 years ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | Friday, August 12, 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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Horse Racing Tips

Ipswich racing preview

4 years ago

Ipswich betting preview, top tips & quaddie | Friday 13/8/2021

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Ipswich races on Friday, August 13. See the top tips, value bets, …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | August 12, 2021

4 years ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 12, 2021

Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Thursday afternoon. Our racing analysts …
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Horse Racing Tips

Geelong betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 13/8/2021

4 years ago

Geelong betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 13/8/2021

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Geelong racing preview for Friday, August 13, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Elephant

4 years ago

Victorian campaign awaits delayed Browne trio

Cambridge trainer David Browne has arrived in Victoria ahead of a spring campaign with a trio of promising gallopers, but …
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New Zealand horse racing news

The Cossack

4 years ago

The Cossack, simply the best

Prominent jumps trainer Paul Nelson has had plenty of top-class hurdlers pass through his care over the years but he …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Jonathan Riddell

4 years ago

Riddell looking forward to spring racing

Two top-class horses are giving leading jockey Jonathan Riddell reason to look forward to an exciting spring of racing. Riddell, …
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Australia horse racing news

Peter Moody is one of racing's true characters

5 years ago

Moody in good health heading into spring

Having recently bolstered his spring carnival team, trainer Peter Moody is looking forward to launching a Caulfield and Melbourne Cups …
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Australia horse racing news

Sherry celebrates another Sydney milestone

5 years ago

Sherry celebrates another Sydney milestone

Tom Sherry, an emerging talent among Sydney’s apprentice jockey ranks, has ridden a brace of winners at Warwick Farm to …
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Australia horse racing news

Rawiller lodges appeal against riding ban

5 years ago

Rawiller lodges appeal against riding ban

Top jockey Nash Rawiller will appeal the severity of a riding ban stemming from his winning effort aboard Eduardo in …
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Australia horse racing news

Craig Williams

5 years ago

Williams returns to the fold at Caulfield

Champion jockey Craig Williams will return to riding after a three week break and has already set his sights on …
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Australia horse racing news

Annabel Neasham

5 years ago

Holyfield can send Neasham out a winner

A stakes victory by Holyfield would be an ideal farewell gift for Annabel Neasham as she prepares for her final …
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Australia horse racing news

Sydney off the menu for Jennifer Eccles

5 years ago

Sydney off the menu for Jennifer Eccles

Trainer Shaun Ritchie has confirmed the Melbourne spring carnival remains on the radar for Jennifer Eccles, provided her form warrants …
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New Zealand horse racing news

NZTR

5 years ago

Meetings to be run behind closed doors

Following a meeting between New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), stewards and club representatives it has been decided that Wednesday’s meeting …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Jennifer Eccles

5 years ago

Hastings targets for Jennifer Eccles

Shaune Ritchie has resisted the temptation to campaign last season’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Jennifer Eccles in …
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New Zealand horse racing news

The Bostonian

5 years ago

Kiwis given clearance to fly

There was an echoed sigh of relief in Waikato Monday with a handful of trainers receiving travel exemptions for their …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Sacrosanct

5 years ago

Social Racing descend on Taupo

Brent Cooper’s Social Racing syndicates will be represented by a trio of runners at Taupo on Wednesday, including a debutant …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Cambridge Jockey Club

5 years ago

Cambridge back on track

The construction of the Cambridge Jockey Club’s synthetic track is back on target. Civil works for the track are nearing …
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Australia horse racing news

Legend Of Condor

6 years ago

Legend of Condor to run at Randwick

Trainer Gerald Ryan will rely on Legend Of Condor at Randwick with talented filly Villami to wait a week for …
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Australia horse racing news

Libertini

6 years ago

Baller and Libertini win Randwick trials

Libertini and Baller have won barrier trials at Randwick as has star mare Sunlight who is headed to the $14 …
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Australia horse racing news

Harlem

6 years ago

Four from Lindsay Park for Lawrence Stakes

Lindsay Park has loaded up with four nominations for the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news

Tom Melbourne

6 years ago

Tom Melbourne ready for spring carnival

Tom Melbourne has trialled well and is among nine horses from Chris Waller’s Gold Coast stable heading south for carnival …
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Australia horse racing news

Tom Sadler

6 years ago

Tom Sadler breaks leg in freak accident

Jockey Tom Sadler has broken his leg after being kicked by a riderless horse in a steeplechase at Casterton …
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Australia horse racing news

Lindsey Smith

6 years ago

Wet forces Smith duo to miss Tatura trials

Heavy rain in Victoria has caused the cancellation of the Tatura barrier trials forcing an interruption to the preparations of …
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Australia horse racing news

Boost for Queensland summer carnival

6 years ago

Boost for Queensland summer carnival

The rejuvenated Eagle Farm racetrack will play an important role in the upgraded Queensland summer carnival which will feature 22 …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Shadows Cast

6 years ago

Tarzino Trophy fresh-up for Shadows Cast

Mark Oulaghan is set to start the star of his stable, Shadows Cast, fresh-up in the first leg of the …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Rock On Wood

6 years ago

Another Riccarton milestone being considered

Levin trainer Leanne Elliot could get an opportunity to add another Riccarton highlight to her list of achievements. Elliot has …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Tumbleweed

6 years ago

Ritchie pulls right rein at Ruakaka

Trainer Shaune Ritchie’s decision to base a number of the members of his Cambridge stable at Ruakaka over the past …
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Australia horse racing news

Tom Sadler

6 years ago

Tom Sadler breaks leg at Casterton

Jockey Tom Sadler has broken his leg after being kicked by a riderless horse in a steeplechase at Casterton …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News, USA horse racing news

Arlington Group 1 clean sweep for Chad Brown

6 years ago

Arlington Group 1 clean sweep for Chad Brown

Chad Brown has trained the winners of the three Group One turf races at Arlington …
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Australia horse racing news

Racing's loss with death of Nick Columb

7 years ago

Racing’s loss with death of Nick Columb

One of the principle voices of change for racehorse owners in Australia, Nick Columb has died as the result of …
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Australia horse racing news

Another Qld trainer outed on cobalt charge

7 years ago

Another Qld trainer outed on cobalt charge

Queensland trainer Darryl Gardiner has been disqualified for 12 months on a cobalt related charge …
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Australia horse racing news

Countdown begins for Winx return

7 years ago

Countdown begins for Winx return

Winx has had a trouble-free preparation leading into her return in the Group One race at Randwick named in her …
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Australia horse racing news

Lindsay Park pair to tackle G2 Lawrence

7 years ago

Lindsay Park pair to tackle G2 Lawrence

Boom Time and Harlem are set to have their spring season returns in the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news

Childs rapt with Written By after gallop

7 years ago

Childs rapt with Written By after gallop

Jordan Childs is looking forward to the spring campaign of Group One winner Written By after getting back aboard the …
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Australia horse racing news

McEvoy fillies to run in separate states

7 years ago

McEvoy fillies to run in separate states

Oohood will make her season return in the Silver Shadow Stakes on the same day Magic Millions winner Sunlight takes …
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Australia horse racing news

First Crush to head south for more Cups

7 years ago

First Crush to head south for more Cups

Tough Brisbane stayer First Crush will head to Sydney later this month to run at Rosehill before he tackles the …
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Australia horse racing news

Qld racing stars to help drought relief

7 years ago

Qld racing stars to help drought relief

Some of Queensland’s biggest racing names have volunteered to be auctioned as slaves for a fund-raiser to help drought victims …
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Australia horse racing news

Girls team wins the Shergar Cup at Ascot

7 years ago

Girls team wins the Shergar Cup at Ascot

Hayley Turner and the Girls team have taken the honours in the Shergar Cup at Ascot in which Corey Brown …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Hello It’s Me all class in Ruakaka opener

7 years ago

Hello It’s Me all class in Ruakaka opener

Last season’s Group 2 Royal Stakes (2000m) winner Hello It’s Me made a winning start to her spring campaign when …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Verry Elleegant caps top weekend for Bishara

7 years ago

Verry Elleegant caps top weekend for Bishara

Ardmore trainer Nick Bishara completed a weekend to remember when Verry Elleegant broke her maiden status in emphatic fashion at …
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Horse Racing News

Michelle Payne ruled out of Shergar Cup

8 years ago

Michelle Payne ruled out of Shergar Cup

MIchelle Payne has been ruled out of the Shergar Cup teams event at Ascot after failing to recover from a …
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Horse Racing News

Tim Clark tactics irk Rosehill stewards

8 years ago

Tim Clark tactics irk Rosehill stewards

Jockey Tim Clark’s ride on Spring Preview favourite Washington Heights is subject to a stewards’ inquiry after the gelding was …
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Horse Racing News

Walker back on winner's list at Flemington

8 years ago

Walker back on winner’s list at Flemington

Jockey Michael Walker has returned to the winner’s circle at Flemington after an injury lay-off that resulted in back and …
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Horse Racing News

Hey Doc resumes with win in Aurie's Star

8 years ago

Hey Doc resumes with win in Aurie’s Star

Australian Guineas winner Hey Doc has made a successful start to his four-year-old season with a fighting win first-up in …
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Horse Racing News

Marty leads the party at Doomben

8 years ago

Marty leads the party at Doomben

Smart galloper Let’s Party Marty could get a chance in Melbourne this spring after his debut win at Doomben …
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Horse Racing News

Menari stakes claim for Everest climb

8 years ago

Menari stakes claim for Everest climb

Trainer Gerald Ryan is happily talking to slot holders in the $10 million Everest hoping Menari can claim a berth …
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Horse Racing News

Elouera defies pattern to win at Rosehill

8 years ago

Elouera defies pattern to win at Rosehill

Elouera has rewarded her trainers’ patience with a come-from-behind win at Rosehill against the pattern of the day …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Sheer Madness

8 years ago

Sheer Madness’ connections focusing on group glory

SHEER Madness’ connections are hopeful that group races are on the horizon after the gelding recorded a powerful win at …
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Horse Racing News

Stella Ombra wins again at Doomben

8 years ago

Stella Ombra wins again at Doomben

Improved gelding Stella Ombra has made it four wins from his past five starts by leading all the way at …
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Horse Racing News

Swampland goes back-to-back at Flemington

8 years ago

Swampland goes back-to-back at Flemington

Swampland has landed her fourth win from 11 starts with a impressive victory at Flemington …
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Horse Racing News

Jaminzah wins again at Flemington

8 years ago

Jaminzah wins again at Flemington

The Chris Waller-trained Jaminzah has finished strongly to win for the second time in as many weekends at Flemington …
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Horse Racing News

The Pharoah reigns with second win

8 years ago

The Pharoah reigns with second win

The Pharoah has registered the second win of a consistent career at Rosehill, which will provide a boost to his …
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Horse Racing News

The Pharoah reigns supreme at Rosehill

8 years ago

The Pharoah reigns supreme at Rosehill

A BRILLIANT front-running ride by Jay Ford has delivered a strong benchmark 83 win at Rosehill on Saturday for consistent …
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Horse Racing News

Timing key to Badajoz's win at Rosehill

8 years ago

Timing key to Badajoz’s win at Rosehill

Badajoz has come with a well-timed run to claim a well-deserved win at Rosehill …
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Horse Racing News

Cup Prelude romp for adaptable Arbeitsam

8 years ago

Cup Prelude romp for adaptable Arbeitsam

Arbeitsam scored over 1800-metres for the first time as the versatile Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained gelding crushed his rivals …
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Horse Racing News

Cup Prelude romp for adaptable Arbeitsam

8 years ago

Cup Prelude romp for adaptable Arbeitsam

Arbeitsam scored over 1800m for the first time as the versatile Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained gelding crushed his rivals …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Toorak Handicap the target for Sovereign Nation

8 years ago

Toorak Handicap the target for Sovereign Nation

NEW connections of star gelding Sovereign Nation may target a group 1 race in the spring after the five-year-old blitzed …
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Horse Racing News

Master Zephyr back in winner's circle

8 years ago

Master Zephyr back in winner’s circle

Imported stayer Master Zephyr has broken a 16-month drought by chasing down fellow import Kilimanjaro and winning by a neck …
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Horse Racing News

Sovereign Nation gives new owners a win

8 years ago

Sovereign Nation gives new owners a win

A gelding operation has turned around the fortunes of Sovereign Nation, who was explosive in his win at Flemington …
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Horse Racing News

Heaven-sent debut for Another Sin

8 years ago

Heaven-sent debut for Another Sin

Another Sin has created history at Rosehill by winning a Highway Handicap in his first start …
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Horse Racing News

King Viv makes up for last-start second

8 years ago

King Viv makes up for last-start second

King Viv has made up for his last-start second at Doomben with a strong performance to win at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Another Sin

8 years ago

Another Sin makes history at Rosehill

BRETT Cavanough-trained three-year-old Another Sin became the first ever debutante to win a Highway Handicap race after engaging in an …
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Horse Racing News

Sheer Madness heading on a path to Derby

8 years ago

Sheer Madness heading on a path to Derby

A city win for Sheer Madness at Flemington has his connections dreaming of bigger prizes …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

Upper Cut

8 years ago

Upper Cut lands decisive blow in NZ Grand National Steeplechase

TOUGHNESS was on show at Riccarton Park on Saturday as Upper Cut landed the decisive blow to win its second …
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Horse Racing News

Monteux

8 years ago

Meagher continues run for Waratah

Monteux has held on to win the first race at Doomben, giving trainer John Meagher more success for Waratah Thoroughbreds …
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Horse Racing News

BRC to re-open memberships

8 years ago

BRC to re-open memberships

The Brisbane Race Club is expected to re-open its books soon after new memberships were suspended in June …
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Horse Racing News

Michelle Payne must pass fitness test

8 years ago

Michelle Payne must pass fitness test

Michelle Payne must undergo a medical examination before she is allowed to ride in the Shergar Cup at Ascot …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

9 years ago

Two day meeting becomes one super day

Six jumps races including the Grand National Steeplechase will be conducted on one super day of jumping at Ballarat …
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Horse Racing News

Queensland news - Yellow Brick set to race in Group 3 company at the Sunshine Coast

9 years ago

Abracadash ready for Saturday racing

Trainer Kelso Wood has kept faith with Abracadash who lines up for her first Saturday race at Eagle Farm …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

9 years ago

Awesome Rock returns at Caulfield

Stephen Baster is looking forward to the spring with Awesome Rock who makes his return in the P B Lawrence …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

9 years ago

Awesome Rock returns at Caulfield

Stephen Baster is looking forward to the spring with Awesome Rock who makes his return in the P B Lawrence …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

9 years ago

Tango to rain on Capitalist’s parade

Tango Rain has a formidable opponent in the San Domenico Stakes and trainer Gerald Ryan is keen to see how …
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Horse Racing News

Queensland news - Yellow Brick set to race in Group 3 company at the Sunshine Coast

9 years ago

Rocky King in distance test at Eagle Farm

The speedy Rocky King will be out to change his recent luck when he steps out over 1400 metres for …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

9 years ago

Lindsay Park 3YOs kick off at Caulfield

The Lindsay Park stable will saddle up two runners in each of the Group Three races for three-year-olds at Caulfield …
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Horse Racing News

Queensland news - Yellow Brick set to race in Group 3 company at the Sunshine Coast

9 years ago

Angel Dancer jumps up to open company

In-form mare Angel Dancer faces her biggest test at Eagle Farm where she steps up to open company …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

9 years ago

Jess Taylor out of action for eight weeks

Jockey Jess Taylor will spend around eight weeks on the sidelines after breaking her right wrist for a second time …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

9 years ago

Patrick Payne speaks out about little sister Michelle

THE older brother of 2015 Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has spoken out about the recent sacking of Payne from …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

9 years ago

Samantha Clenton nears return from injury

Apprentice Samantha Clenton is nearing a returh to riding, three months after suffering shoulder and back injuries in a multiple-horse …
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Horse Racing News

UK News

9 years ago

Highland Reel entered for International

Cox Plate placegetter Highland Reel is the second favourite behind Postponed for the Juddmonte International at York …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

9 years ago

McEvoy reunited with Lucia Valentina

Kerrin McEvoy will be back aboard Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Lucia Valentina when she resumes in the Warwick Stakes …
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