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This day 31st December 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

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | December 31, 2021

48 mins ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 31, 2021

Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here …
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Horse Racing Tips

Ascot WA betting tips

50 mins ago

Ascot racing tips & top value bets | Saturday, January 1

HorseBetting’s WA form analyst brings you his race-by-race preview and quaddie numbers for the 10-race card at Ascot on Saturday, …
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Horse Racing Tips

Flemington betting tips, best bets & quaddie | January 1, 2022

53 mins ago

Flemington betting tips, best bets & quaddie | January 1, 2022

Flemington will host a bumper nine-race card on Saturday, January 1, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you the race-by-race preview, best bets …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Master Eight

7 hours ago

Master Eight eyes five unbeaten, Healthy Happy returns

Master Eight is shaping up as one of Hong Kong’s rising sprint stars and trainer Frankie Lor is hopeful the …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Hunta Pence

7 hours ago

Campbell tickled pink with Taupo Cup triumph

A NZD$65,000 stake attracted a strong line-up for this year’s running of the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) on Thursday and …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Gold Watch

7 hours ago

Johnson chases Ellerslie gold

Danielle Johnson has plenty of time for Gold Watch, her mount in Saturday’s Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Riviera Rock

8 hours ago

Riviera ready to rock at Riverton

Riverton trainer Graham Eade is hoping to start the new year with a bang when he lines-up half a dozen …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Levante

8 hours ago

Levante at top of her game for Group One challenge

All the key indicators point to the high-class mare Levante going close to plugging the only gap in her CV …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Will Power

8 hours ago

Douglas Whyte lauds Blake Shinn as the Australian lands Sha Tin treble

Douglas Whyte paid Blake Shinn the ultimate compliment after the Australian closed a spectacular December with victory aboard Will Power …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Czarson

12 months ago

Zac Purton hopeful Czarson can make his mark on grass

Yet to be convinced of Czarson’s affinity with Sha Tin’s turf track, Zac Purton is hopeful the brilliant last-start winner …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Andrew Carston

12 months ago

Carston celebrating Christmas success

Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston had a feeling his team was in for a successful festive season and he has not …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Stormy

12 months ago

Pike unleashes emerging stars at Ellerslie

There’s an irony in the expectation of performance from Tony Pike’s pair of Group 2 Barneswood Farm Eclipse Stakes (1200m) …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Miss Labasa

12 months ago

Bary bringing in the new year at home

Hastings trainer John Bary will begin the new year at his home track on Friday where he will line-up eight …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Avonallo

12 months ago

Richards hoping to start the year with a bang

Trainer Jamie Richards finished 2020 with a bang, posting an historic six wins at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, and winning …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Lisa Allpress

12 months ago

Allpress honoured for services to racing

Racing has been a great joy of star jockey Lisa Allpress’ life, so recognition in the New Year’s honour’s list, …
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Horse Racing Tips

Murray Bridge

12 months ago

Murray Bridge Horse Racing Tips & Bets Bets | Friday, 01 Jan 2021

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Friday’s race meeting at Murray Bridge in South …
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Horse Racing Tips

Ipswich Turf Club

12 months ago

Ipswich Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets | Friday, 01 January 2021

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Friday’s race meeting at Ipswich in Queensland, Australia …
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Horse Racing Tips

Canterbury racing tips

12 months ago

Canterbury Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets | Friday 01 January 2021

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Friday’s race meeting at Canterbury in New South …
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Australia horse racing news

Welcome Rain For Fleet Dove In Vo Rogue

12 months ago

Welcome Rain For Fleet Dove In Vo Rogue

Kelly Schweida is hoping for more rain to boost the chances of talented filly Fleet Dove in the Group Three …
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Australia horse racing news

Goldman's Irish Songs On Tune To Deliver

12 months ago

Goldman’s Irish Songs On Tune To Deliver

Irish Song is the star of Goulburn trainer Kurt Goldman’s stable but he feels he’s only starting to deliver on …
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Horse Racing Tips

Nature Strip

12 months ago

Flemington Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets | Friday 01 January 2021

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Friday’s race meeting at Flemington in Victoria, Australia …
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Horse Racing Tips

Sin To Win

12 months ago

Bagot Handicap 2021 Racing Tips & Best Bets | Race 3 | Flemington

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds and best bets for the Listed Race Bagot Handicap on January 1st 2021 at …
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Horse Racing Tips

Canterbury Classic 2021 Racing Tips & Best Bets | Race 6

12 months ago

Canterbury Classic 2021 Racing Tips & Best Bets | Race 6

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds and best bets for the Listed Race Canterbury (Christmas) Classic on January 1st 2021 …
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Australia horse racing news

Ballistic Boy is reading for Gold Coast task

12 months ago

Ballistic Boy Aims For Shoot Out Hat-Trick

Ballistic Boy is on target to complete a hat-trick of wins in the Shoot Out Quality and continue his march …
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Horse Racing Tips

Graff

12 months ago

Standish Hadicap 2021 Racing Tips & Best Bets

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds and best bets for the Group 3 Standish Handicap on January 1st 2021 at …
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Australia horse racing news

Princess Jenni

12 months ago

Princess Jenni’s Late Dash For Perth Cup

David Brideoake managed to get a flight to Perth for the Perth Cup for Princess Jenni. He said she travelled …
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Horse Racing News

Punt Drunk - Kah on fire early in 2021

1 year ago

Punt Drunk : Crowds Banned For Racing But 150,000 At The Cricket?

#PuntDrunk brings you today’s top stories and all the controversial news in horse racing, including the latest in the double …
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Australia horse racing news

Neighbourhood

1 year ago

Fresh Mare On The Right Leg Down Straight

Although entering Neighbourhood for the Standish Handicap was a last minute decision by Enver Jusufovic he isn’t ruling her out …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Beauden

1 year ago

Stakes target for Beauden

Owner Joan Egan is having a week to remember. On Boxing Day she won the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) …
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Horse Racing Tips

Kilcoy Race Club

1 year ago

Kilcoy Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets – Thursday, 31 December 2020

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday’s race meeting at Kilcoy in Queensland, Australia …
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Horse Racing Tips

Echuca Racing Club

1 year ago

Echuca Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets – Thursday, 31 December 2020

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Thursday’s race meeting at Echuca in Victoria, Australia …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Michael and Matthew Pitman

1 year ago

Pitmans quinella Kurow Cup

Trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman walked away happy men from Kurow on Wednesday after securing the quinella in the Kurow …
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Australia horse racing news

Robert Smerdon

2 years ago

Smerdon loses appeal over life ban

Former Victorian trainer Robert Smerdon has lost his appeal in the Aquanita Eight scandal and will serve a lifetime ban …
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Australia horse racing news

Tony McEvoy

2 years ago

Grand Scholar to put Guineas hopes to test

Three-year-old filly Grand Scholar will be out to confirm Magic Millions Guineas plans when she chases important prize money in …
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Australia horse racing news

Snitzkraft

2 years ago

Snitzkraft on target for Standish Handicap

Trainer Phillip Stokes believes Snitzkraft has improved from his first-up win at Pakenham in preparation for a tougher test in …
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Australia horse racing news

Andrew Castles new CEO at Waikato club

2 years ago

Andrew Castles new CEO at Waikato club

Andrew Castles is the new chief executive of the Waikato Racing Club replacing Ken Rutherford who is takkng over at …
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Australia horse racing news

Hey Doc

2 years ago

Hey Doc pleases in Werribee jump-out

Trainer Tony McEvoy has taken the opportunity to give Hey Doc a jump-out at Werribee to keep the Group One …
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Australia horse racing news

Gerald Ryan

2 years ago

King Tomlola to reign at Randwick

King Tomlola will have to cope with a big weight but trainer Gerald Ryan believes a drop in grade will …
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Australia horse racing news

Gosford called off because of heat

2 years ago

Gosford called off because of heat

The Gosford meeting has been called off after two races because of extreme heat …
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Australia horse racing news

Kavak

2 years ago

Nash Rawiller booked for Kavak in Millions

Trainer Chris Munce has booked top jockey Nash Rawiller for Kavak in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic …
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Australia horse racing news

Azuro

2 years ago

Bagot next target for Sandown Cup quinella

Stablemates Azuro and Wall Of Fire are set to clash again in the Bagot Handicap after filling the quinella in …
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Australia horse racing news

Dusty Tycoon

2 years ago

Dusty Tycoon ready for interstate raiders

Unbeaten Brisbane filly Dusty Tycoon has shown she is ready to run a big race in the Magic Millions Classic …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Dawn Patrol

2 years ago

Ritchie seeks Group 1 glory at Ellerslie

Cambridge trainer Frank Ritchie will be looking for more success at Ellerslie’s Christmas-New Year Carnival on Wednesday after Fiscal Fantasy’s …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Dee And Gee

2 years ago

Parsons’ Waikouaiti prospects boosted by Dee And Gee decision

The decision to bypass Waikouaiti on New Year’s Day with Dee And Gee to concentrate on the Wellington Cup Carnival …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Lilikoi

2 years ago

Te Akau quartet tackle New Year’s Day riches

Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards has experienced a whirlwind 2019 led by the efforts of Melody Belle and Te Akau …
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Australia horse racing news

Outback Barbie

2 years ago

Gollan undecided on Barbie’s Magic Millions mission

Trainer Tony Gollan is still tossing up which Magic Millions race Outback Barbie will contest after her impressive barrier trial …
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Australia horse racing news

Wangaratta race meeting rescheduled

2 years ago

Wangaratta race meeting rescheduled

Racing Victoria has rescheduled an upcoming Wangaratta meeting because of forecast high temperatures with the program to be held two …
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Ireland horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News

Gun chaser Sizing John back after 733 days

2 years ago

Gun chaser Sizing John back after 733 days

Punchestown racegoers are in for a treat when 2017 Gold Cup winner Sizing John takes on this year’s Cesarewitch and …
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Australia horse racing news

Nowra races called off because of fires

2 years ago

Nowra races called off because of fires

The Nowra race meeting has been called of with dangerous conditions prevailing on the NSW south coast caused by bush …
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USA horse racing news

Six-horse Jerome the first 2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier

3 years ago

Six-horse Jerome the first 2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier

Grade 1 winner Mind Control tops a field of six and Kentucky Derby points are up for grabs in Tuesday’s …
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Australia horse racing news

Crafty veteran tops $1m in prize money

3 years ago

Crafty veteran tops $1m in prize money

Veteran Crafty Cruiser has collected a $600 cheque for finishing sixth at Warrnambool to push his earnings through the $1 …
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Australia horse racing news

Tom Marquand hoping for more Aust success

3 years ago

Tom Marquand hoping for more Aust success

Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand is hoping to build on his Randwick double when he returns to the track for …
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Australia horse racing news

Etymology primed ahead of Bagot assault

3 years ago

Etymology primed ahead of Bagot assault

Godolphin’s Etymology is favourite to collect a second win in succession when he lines up in the Bagot Handicap at …
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Australia horse racing news

Melody Belle favourite for Railway

3 years ago

Melody Belle favourite for Railway

The tangerine colours of Te Akau, sported by many stars including Gingernuts, are favoured to be to the fore at …
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Australia horse racing news

Meagher and Prebble reunite in Standish

3 years ago

Meagher and Prebble reunite in Standish

Talented mare Savanna Amour has brought together jockey Brett Prebble and trainer Chris Meagher to attempt victory in the Standish …
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Australia horse racing news

Godolphin attacks Magic Millions meeting

3 years ago

Godolphin attacks Magic Millions meeting

The powerful Godolphin stable could have three runners at the Magic Millions meeting if Exhilarates can sneak into the 2YO …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Barrier only concern with Melody Belle

3 years ago

Barrier only concern with Melody Belle

Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards believes he has Melody Belle on song for the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Cup-winning colours of Jezabeel back in action

3 years ago

Cup-winning colours of Jezabeel back in action

Memories of Jezabeel’s Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) triumph will be rekindled when her colours are in action at Ellerslie …
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Australia horse racing news

Alexander facing cobalt investigation

3 years ago

Alexander facing cobalt investigation

Trainer Archie Alexander is under investigation after one of his horses returned a high cobalt reading after winning a maiden …
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Australia horse racing news

Most trainers want softer track conditions

3 years ago

Most trainers want softer track conditions

A survey by the Australian Trainers’ Association has found its members in Victoria want the current track policy altered to …
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Australia horse racing news

Jackson Murphy sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks

3 years ago

Jackson Murphy sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy will miss some plum rides including the Magic Millions Cup on Cadogan after hurting his …
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Japan horse racing news

Undefeated Saturnalia takes out G1 Hopeful Stakes

3 years ago

Undefeated Saturnalia takes out G1 Hopeful Stakes

Heavy favorite Saturnalia won his first G1 title while undefeated in three career starts since debuting in June and coming …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Mongolian Marshal at stamina cross roads

3 years ago

Mongolian Marshal at stamina cross roads

Mongolian Marshal’s performance in the Group 3 Pencarrow Stud City Of Auckland Cup (2400m) on Tuesday will determine how far …
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Australia horse racing news, United Arab Emirates horse racing news

Dubai Al Quoz Sprint a possible race option for Music Magnate

4 years ago

Dubai Al Quoz Sprint a possible race option for Music Magnate

Trainer Bjorn Baker has flagged the Group One Al Quoz Sprint as an option for classy sprinter Music Magnate …
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Australia horse racing news

David Brideoake confirms Miss Wonderland starts in G3 Standish

4 years ago

David Brideoake confirms Miss Wonderland starts in G3 Standish

Trainer David Brideoake is relying on Miss Wonderland’s straight track ability in the Standish Handicap at Flemington …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Unbeaten 2yo She's A Thief

4 years ago

Unbeaten 2yo filly She’s A Thief puts record on line in G3 Eclipse

Unbeaten two-year-old She’s A Thief will tackle her biggest challenge to date when she steps out in a red-hot line-up …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Pinup Coup winning at Kurow

4 years ago

Winning Kurow treble for father son combo Michael & Matthew Pitman

The father and son training partnership of Michael and Matthew Pitman continued their red-hot run of late with a winning …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Promise To Reign

4 years ago

Moira Murdoch praying rain stays away for Promise To Reign

Progressive mare Promise To Reign will look to end a frustrating run of minor placings in this summer’s major Cup …
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Australia horse racing news

Bloodstock agent Neil Jenkinson proving an ace card for Matt Dunn

4 years ago

Bloodstock agent Neil Jenkinson proving an ace card for Matt Dunn

Bloodstock agent Neil Jenkinson has again shown his value for trainer Matt Dunn with care To Think’s win in the …
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Australia horse racing news

Prince Cheri winning at Rosehill in 2013

4 years ago

Prince Cheri assumes vital role for John O’Shea’s solo comeback

Former French stayer Prince Cheri has played an important part in John O’Shea’s return as an individual trainer following his …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Volpe Veloce

4 years ago

Volpe Veloce ready to keep undefeated record intact in Railway

Matamata trainer Graham Richardson admits the nerves aren’t far from the surface as he contemplates what could be a very …
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Australia horse racing news

Anthemoessa out of Flemington tomorrow for Gold Coast race

4 years ago

Anthemoessa out of Flemington tomorrow for Gold Coast race

After running second at her first two starts, Anthemoessa is set to head to the Gold Coast and run for …
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Australia horse racing news

Tony Vasil

4 years ago

Tony Vasil has nomination ban lifted by Racing Victoria stewards

Muliple Group One-winning trainer Tony Vasil has runners again in his own name after having his nomination ban lifted …
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Australia horse racing news

Bint El Bed

4 years ago

Bagot Handicap trip ideal for aspiring stayer Bint El Bedu

Trainer Mick Price expects lightly raced stayer Bint El Bedu to relish the rise to 2800m of the Bagot Handicap …
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Australia horse racing news

Ben Thompson

4 years ago

Caulfield double for Ben Thompson & another 11 meeting suspension

At his first meeting back following a suspension at Sandown, apprentice Ben Thompson has landed a double before again falling …
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Australia horse racing news

Katy's Daughter trained by Steven O'Dea

4 years ago

Katy’s Daughter ruled out of Magic Millions Classic with injury

Katy’s Daughter has a knee chip and will need an operation meaning she will miss the Magic Millions Classic at …
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Australia horse racing news

Corey Brown

4 years ago

Corey Brown clear to chase huge pay day on Pierata

A two-day reduction in a suspension from Doomben means jockey Corey Brown can chase a huge pay day at the …
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Horse Racing News

Fuhryk rings up a hat-trick at the Valley

5 years ago

Fuhryk rings up a hat-trick at the Valley

Lightly-raced filly Fuhryk has continued her winning streak with a hard-fought victory against the males at Moonee Valley …
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Horse Racing News

Godolphin to have Magic Millions runner

5 years ago

Godolphin to have Magic Millions runner

The powerful Godolphin operation will have a rare Magic Millions day runner after Kinshachi won a wild card race at …
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Horse Racing News

Cylinder Beach takes Bernborough

5 years ago

Cylinder Beach takes Bernborough

Cylinder Beach has earned himself a shot at Group One racing by winning the Bernborough Quality at Eagle Farm …
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Horse Racing News

Le Cordon Bleu cooks up Classic boilover

5 years ago

Le Cordon Bleu cooks up Classic boilover

Le Cordon Bleu has produced a form reversal to win the $150,000 Canterbury Classic …
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Horse Racing News

Tulip scores impressive Valley debut win

5 years ago

Tulip scores impressive Valley debut win

Tulip has added her name to the list of impressive Lindsay Park two-year-old winners with a debut victory at Moonee …
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Horse Racing News

Most Important wins bonus at Eagle Farm

5 years ago

Most Important wins bonus at Eagle Farm

Most Important has taken his earnings over $1 million after winning the Buffering Quality and taking a $500,000 bonus …
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Horse Racing News

Ours To Keep confirms Millions status

5 years ago

Ours To Keep confirms Millions status

Chris Munce is preparing for some sleepless nights after his colt Ours To Keep confirmed he was a top magic …
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Horse Racing News

Atom Eve wins Highway Handicap for Gardner

5 years ago

Atom Eve wins Highway Handicap for Gardner

Atom Eve has built on an already promising career record with a come-from-behind win in the Highway Handicap at Canterbury …
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Horse Racing News

Winning Rupert runs another record

5 years ago

Winning Rupert runs another record

Star colt Winning Rupert has run another course record and earned a $500,000 bonus for winning the Vo Rogue Plate …
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Horse Racing News

Hidden Pearl a gem at Eagle Farm

5 years ago

Hidden Pearl a gem at Eagle Farm

Trainer Barry Lockwood’s prediction Hidden Pearl would one day win a stakes race has come true after she took the …
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Horse Racing News

Leading stud loses sire prospect Weatherly

5 years ago

Leading stud loses sire prospect Weatherly

Promising three-year-old Weatherly has gone amiss on his return to racing, marring Spending To Win’s victory at Canterbury …
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Horse Racing News

Col 'N' Lil earns Magic Millions Cup start

5 years ago

Col ‘N’ Lil earns Magic Millions Cup start

Col ‘N’Lil has earned a wild card entry to the $1 million Magic Millions Cup with victory at Eagle Farm …
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Horse Racing News

From Within confirms Millions bona fides

5 years ago

From Within confirms Millions bona fides

The Chris Waller-trained From Within has raced to Magic Millions favouritism after winning on debut at Canterbury …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Chris Waller

5 years ago

From Within firms for Magic Millions after Canterbury romp

CHRIS Waller unearthed another quality juvenile as From Within made quick work of its rivals in the Tab Plate 2YO …
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Horse Racing News

Owners get Standish wish with Lonrockstar

5 years ago

Owners get Standish wish with Lonrockstar

Lonrockstar has been scratched from a 1000m race at Moonee Valley to contest the Group Three Standish Handicap at Moonee …
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Horse Racing Tips

flemington tips

5 years ago

New Year’s Day racing at Flemington with odds and free tips

FLEMINGTON hosts a great eight-race card on New Year’s Day which includes the Standish Handicap and the Bagot Handicap. It …
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Horse Racing News

Best bookmaker odds & free racing tips to start 2016 as a winner

6 years ago

Best bookmaker odds & free racing tips to start 2016 as a winner

THE bookmakers have released their best bets for racing at Flemington on New Year’s Day and Saturday’s Randwick meeting with …
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