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This day 31st May 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.


New Zealand horse racing news

Atullibigeal

12 months ago

Atullibigeal thrusts understated Henderson into spotlight

For someone who steadfastly maintains he likes to keep a low profile with his training activity, you can imagine that …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Princess Rihanna

12 months ago

Princess Rihanna back to her best at Ellerslie

Consistent performer Princess Rihanna got a just reward on Saturday when she stormed to victory in an open 1100m contest …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Michael McNab

12 months ago

McNab riding the crest of a wave

A picture-perfect ride aboard promising galloper Dawn Parade at Ellerslie on Saturday continued a purple patch of form for Cambridge-based …
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Australia horse racing news

Sapphire Coast Turf Club

12 months ago

Sapphire Coast betting tips & top odds | Tuesday, June 1

HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd takes a look at the best bets on offer for the Winter Cup meeting at the Sapphire …
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Horse Racing Tips

Rockhampton racing news

12 months ago

Rockhampton racing preview & value bets | Tuesday, June 1

HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his best bets and top quaddie selections for the Rockhampton race meeting on Tuesday, June …
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Horse Racing Tips

Hamilton

12 months ago

Hamilton racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Tuesday, June 1

HorseBetting’s James Herbert brings you the best bets and top quaddie numbers for Tuesday’s split meeting at Hamilton which includes …
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Australia horse racing news

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

12 months ago

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

Horse Racing around the country sees just the two meetings scheduled to be run and won this Monday afternoon. Our …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Sky Darci

12 months ago

Sky Darci snares Lion Rock Trophy Handicap in a thriller

Caspar Fownes regained the Hong Kong trainers’ championship lead and celebrated the successful race-track return of BMW Hong Kong Derby …
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Australia horse racing news

Star jockey Jamie Kah

12 months ago

Kah passes Payne’s Group 1 tally with Kingsford Smith Cup win

Jamie Kah became the most successful female jockey in Australian racing history when she claimed the Kingsford Smith Cup (BTC …
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Horse Racing Tips

Pakenham Racecourse

1 year ago

Pakemham tips, best odds & quaddie | VIC Preview | 31/05/21

The Pakenham races will be run and won on Monday, May 31. See all the top tips, value bets, best …
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Horse Racing Tips

Port Macquarie top tips, value bets & best odds | Monday, 31/5/21

1 year ago

Port Macquarie top tips, value bets & best odds | Monday, 31/5/21

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview with the top tips, value bets and quaddie selections for Port Macquarie Race Club …
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Australia horse racing news

Mamaragan

2 years ago

Mamaragan back for Golden Rose campaign

The Group One Golden Rose will be a spring aim for the John Thompson-trained Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan who has …
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Australia horse racing news

Adrian Bott

2 years ago

Bott tips a smooth Passage into Stradbroke

Fred Best Classic winner Dawn Passage is expected to thrive on a seven-day back-up when the three-year-old contests the Stradbroke …
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Australia horse racing news

True Self

2 years ago

Vic spring plans unchanged for OTI stars

OTI Racing has targeted six northern hemisphere-trained horses for the Melbourne spring as officials continue to work their way through …
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Australia horse racing news

Ballistic Boy

2 years ago

Ballistic Boy to tackle Rough Habit Plate

Ballistic Boy will be trainer Chris Anderson’s only runner in the Rough Habit Plate after stablemate Profit was sent for …
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Australia horse racing news

Les Bridge

2 years ago

Bridge starts Everest climb with Legend

Trainer Les Bridge is plotting an unconventional path towards the Sydney spring carnival’s premier sprint after welcoming Classique Legend back …
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Australia horse racing news

Stuart Kendrick

2 years ago

Nervous wait for Superare JJ Atkins start

Connections will have a nervous wait to see whether well-bred colt Superare can sneak into the field for the Group …
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Australia horse racing news

Ilovemyself

2 years ago

Caulfield Guineas on radar for Ilovemyself

Trainer Greg Eurell is keen to target the Group One Caulfield Guineas with lightly raced stakes-winning colt Ilovemyself …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Julius

2 years ago

Julius builds towards another campaign

Cambridge trainer John Bell is delighted with the condition of his stable star Julius, who again has summer sprint features …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News

William Buick

2 years ago

Buick eager for British racing to restart

William Buick, who will ride Pinatubo in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, says he can’t wait for UK racing to …
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Australia horse racing news

Robbie Fradd

2 years ago

Fradd to ride Stradbroke day despite ban

Jockey Robbie Fradd will be able to ride favoured horses in two Group Ones on Stradbroke Handicap day despite a …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News

UK horse racing in green light to resume

2 years ago

UK horse racing in green light to resume

UK racing has been given government approval to resume after a 10-week absence because of the coronavirus pandemic …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Microphone

2 years ago

Coveted stallion service on offer to support spinal cord research

A service to one of Australia’s most sought-after stallions will be on offer in the 2020 edition of the New …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Platinum Invador

2 years ago

Latta welcomes Awapuni synthetic track

Leading Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta is enthusiastic about the prospect of an all-weather track at the busy Palmerston North racecourse …
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Australia horse racing news

Arcadia Queen to join Chris Waller stable

3 years ago

Arcadia Queen to join Chris Waller stable

Owner Bob Peters has announced star Perth filly Arcadia Queen will join Chris Waller’s Sydney stable with the Everest and …
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Australia horse racing news

Kenedna to continue mares' good run

3 years ago

Kenedna to continue mares’ good run

Kenedna is set to continue the resurgence of mares in winter carnival races when she tackles the Group Two O’Shea …
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Australia horse racing news

QRIC's Tracey Pelling resigns

3 years ago

QRIC’s Tracey Pelling resigns

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission integrity investigation manager Tracey Pelling has resigned to take up a job in Victoria …
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Australia horse racing news

In Her Time to run for Inglis in Everest

3 years ago

In Her Time to run for Inglis in Everest

Dual Group One-winning mare, the Kris Lees-trained In Her Time, will run for auction house William Inglis in the $14 …
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Australia horse racing news

Cath's Village finds form in her new shoes

3 years ago

Cath’s Village finds form in her new shoes

The Kevin Corstens-trained Cath’s Village will be shooting for a fourth straight win when she runs at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news

Blinkers go on Lees filly at Rosehill

3 years ago

Blinkers go on Lees filly at Rosehill

Trainer Kris Lees has made a key gear change to three-year-old Reginae who will chase her second city win of …
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Australia horse racing news

Handsome Thief on comeback trail

3 years ago

Handsome Thief on comeback trail

Former top sprinter Handsome Thief is getting back to his happy place as he prepares to start his winter campaign …
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Australia horse racing news

Berry big fan of boom youngster

3 years ago

Berry big fan of boom youngster

A two-year-old who scored a breathtaking win on debut headlines a stellar book of Rosehill rides for in-form jockey Tommy …
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Australia horse racing news

On The White Turf gets Qld Oaks start

3 years ago

On The White Turf gets Qld Oaks start

Sydney filly On The White Turf has gained a start in the Queensland Oaks after Belle Roc suffered a trackwork …
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Australia horse racing news

Caulfield class rise for William Thomas

3 years ago

Caulfield class rise for William Thomas

After victory in a restricted race at his most recent outing, William Thomas faces a class rise at Caulfield which …
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Australia horse racing news

Jockey Jeff Lloyd confirms retirement

3 years ago

Jockey Jeff Lloyd confirms retirement

Champion jockey Jeff Lloyd has set a date for his retirement after the Brisbane winter carnival …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Pinmedown

3 years ago

Moroney expects bold showing from Doomben trio

Trainer Mike Moroney is pleased with the progress of his three runners at Doomben on Saturday, with the trio set …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Cinzento

3 years ago

Calmer Cinzento ready for Castletown

A noticeable change in attitude is giving Hastings trainer John Bary optimism for a bold showing from Dalghar filly Cinzento …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Ocean Emperor

3 years ago

Time called on Ocean Emperor’s career

Three-time Group 2 winner Ocean Emperor has been retired from racing and is about to embark on a stud career …
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Australia horse racing news

Eric slips into stakes racing at Doomben

3 years ago

Eric slips into stakes racing at Doomben

The unlikely named Eric The Eel can earn himself a Group One start if he races well at Doomben …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News

Queen to unveil Piggott bronze at Epsom

3 years ago

Queen to unveil Piggott bronze at Epsom

The Queen will unveil a bronze life-size statue of nine-time Derby-winning jockey Lester Piggott at Epsom …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News

Sir Dragonet heads O'Brien Derby assault

3 years ago

Sir Dragonet heads O’Brien Derby assault

Chester Vase winner Sir Dragonet heads trainer Aidan O’Brien’s seven runners in a field of 13 declared for the Derby …
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Australia horse racing news

Australian gambling on horses

4 years ago

Gosford double for trainer Jeremy Gask

Jeremy Gask has trained two winners at Gosford to cement his return to Australia after a decade in England …
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Australia horse racing news

Barrier problem for Tarzan at the Coast

4 years ago

Barrier problem for Tarzan at the Coast

Trainer Stuart Kendrick hopes the outside barrier won’t be the problem it seems for Tarzan in the Lightning Handicap at …
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Australia horse racing news

The show rolls on for Weir at the Valley

4 years ago

The show rolls on for Weir at the Valley

After a quiet week numbers-wise for leading trainer Darren Weir, he will have a strong hand when racing makes a …
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Japan horse racing news

Western Express on track as Size aims a 10th shot at Yasuda Kinen

4 years ago

Western Express on track as Size aims a 10th shot at Yasuda Kinen

John Size will take a 10th shot at winning the Group 1 Yasuda Kinen (1600m) on Sunday (3 June) and …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Wanganui conditions the query for Baker-Forsman pair

4 years ago

Wanganui conditions the query for Baker-Forsman pair

A drying Wanganui track and the prospect of a holding surface is Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman’s main reservation with talented …
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Australia horse racing news

RAD Board dismisses charge against Egan

4 years ago

RAD Board dismisses charge against Egan

Jockey Billy Egan has had a charge over a ride at Mornington dismissed by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board …
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Australia horse racing news

Special Missile zeroes in on elusive win

4 years ago

Special Missile zeroes in on elusive win

Special Missile will be out to end a frustrating string of near misses when he continues a consistent preparation in …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Werther

4 years ago

‘Forgotten’ Werther out to continue Moore’s perfect Lion Rock record

Trainer John Moore is hopeful that his “forgotten” stable star Werther can defy top-weight fresh in Sunday’s (3 June) Group …
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Australia horse racing news

Distance mix for Spectroscope

4 years ago

Distance mix for Spectroscope

Godolphin’s head trainer James Cummings has decided to bring Spectroscope back in distance in an effort to get him back …
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Australia horse racing news

Violent Snow

4 years ago

Violent Snow out to end year-long drought

The Jason Warren-trained Violent Snow will try to cause an upset for the second straight year in a benchmark race …
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Australia horse racing news

Skye Bogenhuber reunites with The Monstar

4 years ago

Skye Bogenhuber reunites with The Monstar

Toowoomba jockey Skye Bogenhuber will be reunited with The Monstar in the Group Two Moreton Cup at the Sunshine Coast …
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Australia horse racing news

Ben Currie

4 years ago

Ben Currie transfers some stable horses

Suspended trainer Ben Currie has transferred some of his stable’s horses to other trainers so they can run as he …
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Australia horse racing news

Hunter a chance at more Valley success

4 years ago

Hunter a chance at more Valley success

Trainer Jerome Hunter has two runners set to clash in a sprint race at Moonee Valley as he bids to …
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Australia horse racing news

Damian Browne to defend Coast crown

4 years ago

Damian Browne to defend Coast crown

Jockey Damian Browne is ready to defend his title as King of the Sunshine Coast at the track’s first Group …
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Australia horse racing news

Winona Costin riding high with Ronstar

4 years ago

Winona Costin riding high with Ronstar

Jockey Winona Costin is happily absorbing the pressure associated with riding Ronstar as the swayback gelding aims to remain unbeaten …
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Australia horse racing news

Bruce Hill

4 years ago

Trainer Bruce Hill forgives Man poor run

Trainer Bruce Hill has decided to continue a middle distance campaign with Man Of His Word despite the gelding’s poor …
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Australia horse racing news

Group One winner Secret Agenda retired

4 years ago

Group One winner Secret Agenda retired

The Mick Price-trained Secret Agenda has been retired from racing with seven wins from 23 starts including the 2017 Group …
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Australia horse racing news

Handsome can cause Stradbroke problems

4 years ago

Handsome can cause Stradbroke problems

A win by Handsome Thief in the Moreton Cup would cause problems for his trainer Darren Weir in qualifying all …
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Market Movers

Townsville market movers for Thursday, May 31

4 years ago

Townsville market movers for Thursday, May 31

TOWNSVILLE is the sunshine state’s key meeting this Thursday and the punters have not been shy about making their investments …
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Australia horse racing news

NZ jockey Waddell taking extended break

4 years ago

NZ jockey Waddell taking extended break

Group One-winning New Zealand jockey Jason Waddell will take an extended break from riding because of ill health …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Trainer playing guessing game with new recruit

4 years ago

Trainer playing guessing game with new recruit

Michael Daly is certain Ballybay will give a good sight at the Phar Lap Raceway on Friday, but he’s unsure …
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Australia horse racing news

Harness Jewels horses to be tested

4 years ago

Harness Jewels horses to be tested

Ten horses scheduled to compete at New Zealand’s Harness Jewels meeting will be tested amid fears of human-to-horse contamination of …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Waddell taking time out Talented Cambridge jockey

4 years ago

Waddell taking time out Talented Cambridge jockey

Jason Waddell won’t be riding again until the new season. He is taking an extended break following the loss of …
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Market Movers

Gosford market movers for Thursday, May 31

4 years ago

Gosford market movers for Thursday, May 31

RACING in NSW is at Gosford today as the track plays host to a strong eight race card. The team …
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Australia horse racing news

James McDonald to ride at Royal Ascot

4 years ago

James McDonald to ride at Royal Ascot

James McDonald has been booked to ride Equilateral in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot with the sprinter a possible …
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Horse Racing News

Chris Waller

5 years ago

Waller to have seven in Queensland Oaks

Trainer Chris Waller will have seven runners in the Group One Queensland Oaks at Doomben …
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Horse Racing News

Nurse Kitchen

5 years ago

Nurse Kitchen tops first day of sale

Group Two-winning filly Nurse Kitchen has fetched $1.7 million to top the first day of the National Broodmare Sale …
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Horse Racing News

Aidan OBrien

5 years ago

Aidan O’Brien to have six Derby runners

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has six likely runners taking on the favourite Cracksman in the Derby at Epsom …
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Horse Racing News

Trainer, stablehand face Moe tubing charge

5 years ago

Trainer, stablehand face Moe tubing charge

Racing Victoria stewards have concluded an inquiry into the alleged stomach-tubing of a horse that led to it’s scratching at …
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Horse Racing News

Warwick Farm jockeys walk away from falls

5 years ago

Warwick Farm jockeys walk away from falls

Tim Clark and Nick Heywood were fortunate to escape serious injury after their mounts fell during a dramatic end to …
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Horse Racing News

Doomben

5 years ago

Nomination mix up forces Te Akau to fork out late acceptance fees

NEW Zealand racing powerhouse Te Akau Racing has indicated it will pay late entries for both Melody Belle and Shocking …
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Horse Racing News

Promising Vic apprentices to head overseas

5 years ago

Promising Vic apprentices to head overseas

Apprentice jockeys Lachlan King and Ethan Brown are heading overseas to gain more experience …
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Horse Racing News

Benz Gordon Richards

5 years ago

Prize money lures Richards to the Valley

Twice the prize money and a luctrative bonus have lured Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards to Moonee Valley with Benz …
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Horse Racing News

Doomben

5 years ago

Group One Tatt’s Tiara switched to Doomben

The final Group One race of the Australian season, the Tattersall’s Tiara, will now be run at Doomben instead of …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Cannon Racing

5 years ago

Pat Cannon quartet looking to break maiden grade this weekend

PRINCESS Park’s Pat Cannon will line up a quartet of fillies this weekend in the hopes that they can exit …
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Horse Racing News

Fontein Lad Greg Eurell

5 years ago

Fontein Lad warms up for Queensland Derby

Cranbourne galloper Fontein Lad has confirmed he is a genuine chance in the Queensland Derby with a strong win at …
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Horse Racing News

Exciting racing future for Pfieffer filly

5 years ago

Exciting racing future for Pfieffer filly

I Am Excited has recovered from a sluggish start to win at Warwick Farm for trainer David Pfieffer …
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Horse Racing News

Coolring out to earn Qld winter campaign

5 years ago

Coolring out to earn Qld winter campaign

Bjorn Baker is challenging Coolring to prove himself worthy of a Queensland winter carnival start when he lines up in …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips

Rosehill

5 years ago

Rosehill racing form and free tips, Saturday June 3

PUNTERS can get some early value at Rosehill this Saturday and we have form and free tips for the entire …
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Horse Racing News

Have Another Glass in spring carnival test

5 years ago

Have Another Glass in spring carnival test

Country South Australian trainer Sue Jaensch doesn’t want to get too far ahead of herself with Have Another Glass …
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Horse Racing News

Schweida filly struts to Ipswich victory

5 years ago

Schweida filly struts to Ipswich victory

Trainer Kelly Schweida has prepared two-year-old filly Darktown Strutter for an easy win at Ipswich …
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Horse Racing News

Jamie Richards

5 years ago

NZ trio on the outer for Brisbane majors

The Stephen Autridge-Jamie Richards partnership faces an $80,000 late-entry bill after missing first acceptance payments for three Brisbane Group One …
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Horse Racing News

Dry track to help Blanco Cara in Qld Oaks

5 years ago

Dry track to help Blanco Cara in Qld Oaks

The likelihood of a good track at Doomben has boosted the chances of Blanco Cara stopping an all-out Queensland Oaks …
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Horse Racing News

Laurie Laxon

5 years ago

Laurie Laxon to return to New Zealand

Trainer Laurie Laxon will leave Singapore after 17 years to return to New Zealand to train for Sir Peter Vela …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Crownbet Market movers

5 years ago

Market movers for Saturday at Randwick, Eagle Farm and Sandown

THE big talking point from last Saturday’s racing action was the state of the Eagle Farm track, but punters still …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Van Gestel rolls dice with Casino Dancer

Casino Dancer will be out to make the most of a second chance with trainer Mike Van Gestel when she …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Meeting switch not ideal for Jalan Jalan

Colin Little says it is frustrating that his filly Jalan Jalan is faced with a venue change and distance increase …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Bowman to make Singapore cameo appearance

Hugh Bowman has been granted a one-day licence to ride Fastnet Dragon in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup in Singapore …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Bowman to make Singapore cameo appearance

Hugh Bowman has been granted a one-day licence to ride Fastnet Dragon in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup in Singapore …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Desire to make a mark sparks Rebeka Prest

Wagga Wagga-based apprentice jockey Rebeka Prest has had an up-and-down start on the professional circuit after 80 wins as an …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Damien Oliver confirmed for Stradbroke fav

Azkadellia has recovered well from her placing in the Doomben 10,000 with trainer Ciaron Maher expecting further improvement for the …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Alaskan Rose to tackle G1 Queensland Oaks

Trainer Mike Moroney is hoping it is third time lucky at Group One level for three-year-old filly Alaskan Rose n …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Ghisoni out of the Stradbroke Handicap

Godolphin has decided not to run Ghisoni in the Stradbroke Handicap with the filly to instead have her next start …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Kathy O’Hara returns at Hawkesbury

Jockey Kathy O’Hara will make her return from injury ahead of schedule when she rides at Hawkesbury …
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Horse Racing News

UK News

6 years ago

Seven Derby hopefuls left for O’Brien

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has seven entries at the latest declaration stage for the Epsom Derby which he has won six …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Damien Oliver set for Sandown return

After being suspended at the Warrnambool three-day meeting for failing a breath test, Damien Oliver will make his return at …
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