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This day 29th 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

Newcastle betting preview

42 mins ago

Newcastle betting tips & quaddie numbers | Tuesday 30/8/2022

Racing in New South Wales on Tuesday heads to Newcastle Racecourse for a competitive seven-part program. HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst …
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Horse Racing Tips

Ballarat racing preview & top value bets | Tuesday, August 30

50 mins ago

Ballarat racing preview & top value bets | Tuesday, August 30

The Ballarat Synthetic track will host its final meeting for the season on Tuesday afternoon where eight races are to …
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Australia horse racing news

Probabeel

12 months ago

Rupert Clarke awaits Probabeel

Classy Kiwi mare Probabeel remained unbeaten at Caulfield when claiming Saturday’s Group 3 W.W. Cockram Stakes (1200m) and will seek …
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Australia horse racing news

Signora Nera

12 months ago

Signora Nera returns in electric fashion

Four-year-old mare Signora Nera could be in for a big spring judging by her runaway victory when resuming in the …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Naboo Attack

12 months ago

Naboo Attack to lead Hayes season-opening charge

Intent on regaining a foothold near the top of the Hong Kong training ranks, David Hayes will unleash boom sprinter …
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Horse Racing Tips

Wyong preview

1 year ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 29, 2021

Horse racing around the country sees eight meetings being held around the country on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts …
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Australia horse racing news

Behemoth wins back-to-back Memsie Stakes

1 year ago

Behemoth wins back-to-back Memsie Stakes

South Australian gelding Behemoth became the first horse since Sunline in 2000-2001 to claim the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) …
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Horse Racing Tips

Benalla racing tips

1 year ago

Benalla tips, best odds & quaddie selection | Monday, August 30

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Benalla races on Monday, August 30. See the top tips, value bets & …
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Horse Racing Tips

Sunshine Coast racing preview

1 year ago

Sunshine Coast tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Sunday, 29/8/21

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Sunshine Coast races held on Sunday, August 29 2021. See all the …
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Australia horse racing news

Subzero

2 years ago

Melbourne Cup winner Subzero dead at 32

The 1992 Melbourne Cup winner Subzero, who went on to become one of Australian racing’s best-known ambassadors, has died …
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Australia horse racing news

Behemoth

2 years ago

Giant galloper Behemoth wins Memsie Stakes

Behemoth, who was sold for $120,000 as a weanling and then $6,000 as a yearling, has recorded his first Group …
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Australia horse racing news

Subzero

2 years ago

Legendary Melb Cup winner Subzero dies

Two months after his great mate and carer Graham Salisbury passed away, Melbourne Cup winner Subzero has died at the …
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Australia horse racing news

Mugatoo

2 years ago

Mugatoo too classy in Premiers Cup win

A coveted hometown win in the Newcastle Cup still eludes trainer Kris Lees but he might have found the horse …
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Australia horse racing news

Moody In Good Health after narrow win

2 years ago

Moody In Good Health after narrow win

An emotional Peter Moody has combined with jockey Luke Nolen and a group of long-time clients to win the Heatherlie …
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Australia horse racing news

Holyfield races into Guineas calculations

2 years ago

Holyfield races into Guineas calculations

Holyfield has capped a successful afternoon for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace with a classy victory in the Ming …
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Australia horse racing news

Love swoops to claim first stakes victory

2 years ago

Love swoops to claim first stakes victory

In a race where there were some big reputations, it was Immortal Love who kept his undefeated record intact when …
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Australia horse racing news

Ciaron Maher

2 years ago

Speedy Anders emerges as Everest contender

In a sustained show of speed, Anders has blitzed his San Domenico Stakes rivals to underline his credentials as a …
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Australia horse racing news

Maher, Eustace land early Caulfield double

2 years ago

Maher, Eustace land early Caulfield double

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have produced two early winners at Caulfield, Persan and Al Galayel, who will both chase …
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Australia horse racing news

Dancing Gidget shows right moves to score

2 years ago

Dancing Gidget shows right moves to score

Lightly-raced mare Dancng Gidget remains in the mix for the Golden Eagle after posting her third win from four starts …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Regency Legend

2 years ago

Regency Legend prepares for Chief Executive’s Cup defence with December in mind

Hong Kong racing returns on Sunday, 6 September at Sha Tin with the traditional season-opening feature race, the Class 1 …
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New Zealand horse racing news

New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales Series

2 years ago

January dates retained for New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale

New Zealand Bloodstock has today announced that the 95th National Yearling Sales Series will be held in the original timeslot …
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Horse Racing Tips

Mackay horse racing tips

2 years ago

Mackay Horse Betting Tips & Race Preview Saturday 29th August 2020

Seven races head to Mackay on Saturday for Queensland’s country meet. The track is rated a Good 4 with the …
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Horse Racing Tips

Leon Macdonald

2 years ago

Morphetville Race By Race Betting Analysis & Tips Saturday 29th August 2020

We are back on the Parks track at Morphettville for the first time since the 1st of August 2020, and …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Shakespeare

3 years ago

Staying future for Shakespeare

Progressive three-year-old Shakespeare broke maiden ranks for Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard on Thursday at Waverley over 1650m …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Rosie Myers

3 years ago

Myers hungry for Tarzino success

Manawatu jockey Rosie Myers will step into uncharted territory when she teams up with Aalaalune in Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Karen Parsons

3 years ago

Parsons duo kick-off 3YO campaigns

Balcairn trainers John and Karen Parsons will kick-off the three-year-old campaigns for Touchabeel and Sombra Deamor in the Barneswood Farm …
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Australia horse racing news

Alizee

3 years ago

Facts and figures on the Group 1 Memsie Stakes

All you need to know about the Group One Memsie Stakes at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news

Steel Prince

3 years ago

Prince among local hopes for Cup glory

The Melbourne Cup has attracted 152 nominations including 39 internationally trained horses while the Caulfield Cup has 143 entries including …
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Australia horse racing news

Chris Munce

3 years ago

Allan Russell joins Munce in new venture

Former top jockey Allan Russell will be foreman for trainer Chris Munce in a new association with the Archer Park …
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Australia horse racing news

Tony McEvoy

3 years ago

McEvoy with two chances in Memsie Stakes

Tony McEvoy-trained stablemates Despatch and Oohood are set to line up in the Memsie Stakes, the first Group One race …
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Australia horse racing news

Paul Snowden

3 years ago

Weather key to Snowdens Rosehill prospects

The Snowden training team is keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of the San Domenico Stakes meeting at …
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Australia horse racing news

Sylvia's Mother

3 years ago

Sylvia’s Mother has weather on her side

Hawkes Racing is employing its successful tactic of a late arrival in Melbourne when Sylvia’s Mother runs in the Group …
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Australia horse racing news

Andrew Adkins

3 years ago

Adkins excited to be back after fall

More than four months after suffering several broken bones in a race fall, Andrew Adkins is back and determined to …
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Australia horse racing news

Tommy Berry

3 years ago

Onus on Exceedance to prove himself

Hawkes Racing will unveil a colt it hopes can be a major player this spring when Exceedance resumes at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news

Cross Counter

3 years ago

Cross Counter nominated for Cups

Last year’s winner Cross Counter is among the horses nominated for the next running of Australia’s most famous race …
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Australia horse racing news

So Spirited

3 years ago

O’Dea doubles his chances at Eagle Farm

In-form trainer Steve O’Dea doubles his chances of a winner at Eagle Farm by running Reckless Choice and So Spirited …
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Australia horse racing news

Tye Angland

3 years ago

Tye Angland touched by generous gesture

The owners of star galloper Beauty Generation have made a heart-warming gesture to help the family of Tye Angland …
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Australia horse racing news

Black Heart Bart

3 years ago

Lindsey Smith pair up for Memsie challenge

Black Heart Bart resumes his career in the Group One Memsie Stakes at Caulfield where he will be joined by …
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Australia horse racing news

Gary Portelli

3 years ago

Single Bullet set for Queensland debut

Trainer Gary Portelli and jockey Michael Cahill have been long-time friends and link again with the enigmatic Single Bullet when …
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Australia horse racing news

Super Seth

3 years ago

Freedman stablemates to clash in McNeil

Super Seth and stablemate King Of Hastings will put their spring credentials on show when they make their season returns …
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Australia horse racing news

Niedorp

3 years ago

Tony Gollan looking to Niedorp to step up

Trainer Tony Gollan has had a minor setback to his spring carnival plans but hopes to get back on track …
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New Zealand horse racing news

The Good Fight

3 years ago

Ritchie ready to put up a Good Fight

Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie is delighted with the way his five-year-old stayer The Good Fight has settled into Sydney life …
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Australia horse racing news

Apprentice Elyce Smith to make city debut

3 years ago

Apprentice Elyce Smith to make city debut

Top central Queensland apprentice Elyce Smith makes her Brisbane debut with three rides at Eagle Farm …
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Australia horse racing news

Bivouac

3 years ago

Bivouac to continue winning ways in Sydney

Bivouac so far leads the way among Godolphin’s new season three-year-olds and is set to continue in the San Domenico …
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Australia horse racing news

Kate Grimwade on the board for Godolphin

4 years ago

Kate Grimwade on the board for Godolphin

Melbourne-based Kate Grimwade has landed her first win for Godolphin since being appointed an assistant trainer to James Cummings …
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Australia horse racing news

Ex-UK hurdler put on a spring Cups path

4 years ago

Ex-UK hurdler put on a spring Cups path

High Bridge, a former English jumper with high-powered connections, has started a bid for Melbourne Cup glory in unlikely surroundings …
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Australia horse racing news

Our Libretto keeps Sandown record intact

4 years ago

Our Libretto keeps Sandown record intact

Our Libretto has remained unbeaten in two Sandown starts, claiming an impressive victory in the Ladbrokes Multiverse Handicap …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Flemington challenge ahead for Our Libretto

4 years ago

Flemington challenge ahead for Our Libretto

Promising O’Reilly mare Our Libretto has kept her undefeated Australian record intact after storming home late to win the Ladbrokes …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Purton opts for Winner’s Way at Hong Kong season opener

4 years ago

Purton opts for Winner’s Way at Hong Kong season opener

Zac Purton will begin the defence of his champion jockey title with a full book of 10 rides at Hong …
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Australia horse racing news

Lees trio favoured for Chelmsford meeting

4 years ago

Lees trio favoured for Chelmsford meeting

Miss Fabulass, Le Romain and Prized Icon will be at the forefront of trainer Kris Lees’s team for the Chelmsford …
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Australia horse racing news

Birdsville omen for Ipswich-winning jockey

4 years ago

Birdsville omen for Ipswich-winning jockey

Les Tilley has won on Osmosis at Ipswich which he hopes is a good pointer to the Birdsville Cup meeting …
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Australia horse racing news

Half-brothers to run in Caulfield features

4 years ago

Half-brothers to run in Caulfield features

Not A Single Cent resumes in the McNeil Stakes at Caulfield on the undercard to the Memsie Stakes which will …
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Australia horse racing news

Destiny's Kiss after successive Wyong Cups

4 years ago

Destiny’s Kiss after successive Wyong Cups

Destiny’s Kiss will be trying to win back-to-back Wyong Gold Cups with trainer Joe Pride hoping weight doesn’t anchor the …
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Australia horse racing news

Dollar For Dollar earns chance at Memsie

4 years ago

Dollar For Dollar earns chance at Memsie

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes Dollar For Dollar deserves his chance in a star-studded Memsie Stakes after his first-up win in …
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Australia horse racing news

Black Caviar's son runs second at Sandown

4 years ago

Black Caviar’s son runs second at Sandown

Prince Of Caviar has improved on his debut, pleasing both co-trainer Wayne Hawkes and jockey Luke Nolen when runner-up at …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Te Akau trio to kick off southern mission

4 years ago

Te Akau trio to kick off southern mission

Trainer Jamie Richards will line-up three horses at Ashburton on Thursday, kicking off Te Akau’s annual southern migration. “We have …
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Australia horse racing news

Valley keen to get Chautauqua for Group 1s

4 years ago

Valley keen to get Chautauqua for Group 1s

Chautauqua could still be a player in Group One Moonee Valley sprints with the club seeing the sprinter as a …
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Australia horse racing news

Cassidy's good oil on Order Again rivals

4 years ago

Cassidy’s good oil on Order Again rivals

Jockey Larry Cassidy has the inside running on the main rivals to his mount Order Again at the Sunshine Coast …
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Australia horse racing news

Birdsville Races

4 years ago

Birdsville Cup set to help drought victims

The famous Birdsville Cup meeting will be at the forefront of several racing industry initiatives to support farmers affected by …
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Australia horse racing news

Field of 11 for Group One Memsie Stakes

4 years ago

Field of 11 for Group One Memsie Stakes

Melbourne’s first Group One race of the season, the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, has attracted a field of 11 including …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Hennessy hoping history repeats

4 years ago

Hennessy hoping history repeats

Matamata trainer Gary Hennessy sees a number of similarities in Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) hopeful Ocean Emperor and his …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Dawn of a new day at Conghua Racecourse

4 years ago

Dawn of a new day at Conghua Racecourse

Official opening of Conghua Racecourse marks milestone for Hong Kong racing and Hong Kong-Guangdong co-operation The Hong Kong Jockey Club …
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Horse Racing Tips

Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse

5 years ago

Which internationals should you follow in the Melbourne Cup?

As ever, the nominations for Australia’s greatest race features a number of likely types from abroad. Find out which international …
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Horse Racing News

Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse

5 years ago

A look at the key entries for the Cups

Nominations have been taken for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, with 140 entries for the Melbourne Cup and 142 for …
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Horse Racing News

Merchant Navy, trained by Ciaron Maher

5 years ago

Merchant Navy set for Caulfield return

Merchant Navy could chase the two-state Group One double of the Golden Rose in Sydney and the Caulfield Guineas in …
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Horse Racing News

Former Godolphin trainer O'Shea

5 years ago

O’Shea fined $30,000 in strangles case

Former Godolphin head trainer John O’Shea has been fined $30,000 for his part in a strangles investigation …
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Horse Racing News

Darren Weir

5 years ago

Weir dreams of another Melbourne Cup win

Victorian trainer Darren Weir will target former Japanese stayer Admire Deus at both the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup …
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Horse Racing Tips

quaddie of the week

5 years ago

Wagga quaddie tips, form & specials for Thursday, August 31

Can we extend our excellent tipping form at Wagga this week? Best quaddie picks and value bets for Thursday racing …
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Horse Racing News

Seven overseas countries in Cups noms

5 years ago

Seven overseas countries in Cups noms

Ten international trainers are eyeing their first Melbourne or Caulfield Cup runs …
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Horse Racing News

So Far Sokool racehorse

5 years ago

So Far Sokool to make Australian debut

Former New Zealand filly So Far Sokool will make her Australian debut in a 1000m-race at Sandown for new trainer …
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Horse Racing News

Interstate pair on song for Memsie Stakes

5 years ago

Interstate pair on song for Memsie Stakes

Le Romain and Single Gaze have shown they are ready for their shots at the Group One Memsie Stakes with …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

NZ star Jon Snow

5 years ago

NZ racing wrap: Baster to pilot Jon Snow in Memsie Stakes

A maiden Aussie win for Sully and a Hastings trip for Animator also feature in our New Zealand racing round-up …
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Horse Racing News

Trainer Brett Cavanough

5 years ago

Cavanough touts The Virginian for Everest

Scone trainer Brett Cavanough has argued The Virginian is worthy of consideration for a slot in the inaugural $10 million …
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Horse Racing News

Horse racing in Canberra

5 years ago

Canberra horses outed from Highway races

Canberra horses will be barred from the Highway races for country-trained gallopers with Racing NSW saying they are provincial class …
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Horse Racing News

Yankee Rose

5 years ago

Yankee Rose ready for G1 Memsie assault

Yankee Rose has had a good look around Caulfield, including the race day stalls, ahead of her return in the …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

NZ trainer and breeder Allan Sharrock

5 years ago

Sharrock enjoying dual-role success

Allan Sharrock is enjoying life as a trainer and horse breeder, but his immediate focus is on stable star Kawi’s …
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Horse Racing News

Former Godolphin trainer John O'Shea

5 years ago

John O’Shea awaits fate on strangles case

Racing NSW stewards have heard submissions on penalty from former Godolphin head trainer John O’Shea for giving false evidence to …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

New Zealand mare Aide Memoire

5 years ago

Tarzino the target for Aide Memoire

All signs are positive for Fraser Auret’s six-year-old mare leading into the feature race at Hawke’s Bay this weekend …
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Horse Racing News

Gauguin wins at Warwick Farm

5 years ago

Gauguin to make first impression

John Sargent will confirm plans for former James Cummings-trained gelding Gauguin after he sees how he performs against highly rated …
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Horse Racing News

Yankee Rose

5 years ago

Yankee Rose gets first look at Caulfield

Yankee Rose has been taken to Caulfield for a gallop ahead of the $1 million Memsie Stakes …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Awesome Rock to work at Valley ahead of G2

Awesome Rock will have a gallop at Moonee Valley in preparation for the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Noel Callow to front stewards

Jockey Noel Callow has been named as the man detained by Malaysian immigration authorities and will front stewards before he …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Rawiller appeals severity of latest ban

Brad Rawiller has appealed the severity of a careless riding ban from the Memsie Stakes and needs one day shaved …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Xtravagant to miss Moonee Valley run

A temperature has ruled New Zealand star Xtravagant out of Moonee Valley and he will be saved for the Bobbie …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Options in two states for I Am A Star

Trainer Shane Nichols will keep his options open with I Am A Star by accepting in the Furious Stakes and …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Australian jockey detained in Malaysia

A 41-year-old Australian jockey has been detained by Malaysian immigration after reportedly being found with two passports while boarding a …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Maximum 11 rivals for Winx in Chelmsford

Winx is at prohibitive odds to stretch her winning sequence to 10 in the Group Two Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Bart Cummings to be honoured with statue

The Australian Turf Club has announced it will commission a statue of Bart Cummings to be located at Randwick where …
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Horse Racing News

Queensland news

6 years ago

The Virginian to run in restricted race

The Virginian, third in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap, will begin his four-year-old campaign in a restricted race at Eagle …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Winx odds-on to win Chelmsford

Champion mare Winx is at prohibitive odds to win the Chelmsford Stakes and rack up her 11th consecutive victory …
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Horse Racing Tips

NSW racing tips

6 years ago

Midweek quaddie at Canterbury, Wednesday, August 31 2016

PUNTERS have been used to punting into smaller fields throughout the winter, but now that spring is approaching the fields …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

The Cleaner among 16 entries for Valley G2

Dual winner The Cleaner is among 16 nominations for this year’s Goup Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Rawiller to miss Makybe Diva Stakes

Brad Rawiller’s hopes of riding Black Heart Bart in the Makybe Diva Stakes will rest on an appeal against a …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Tosen Stardom to step out at Valley

Trainer Darren Weir is planning to start Japanese import Tosen Stardom in the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Bart Cummings to be honoured with statue

The Australian Turf Club has announced it will commission a statue of Bart Cummings to be located at Randwick where …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Arrests over alleged trots race fixing

Harness Racing Victoria has confirmed it has handed over a race-fixing investigation to police with four people reportedly arrested at …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Tavago on track for delayed return

Australian Derby winner Tavago has proved his fitness in a barrier trial after his scratching from the Memsie Stakes …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

6 years ago

Arrests over alleged trots race fixing

Several people in the harness racing industry have reportedly been arrested as part of race fixing investigation by Victoria Police …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

6 years ago

Joao Moreira rides six winners at Sapporo

Champion Hong Kong jockey Joao Moreira heads to the new racing season on the back of a six-win haul at …
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