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Today 8th November 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 | November 8, 2022

2 mins ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 8, 2022

Horse Racing on Tuesday, November 8 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Levante

12 months ago

Levante on-target for fruitful campaign

Class mare Levante didn’t surprise anyone by winning a 1000m trial at Matamata last week, but the manner in which …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Miss Tycoon Rose

12 months ago

Rose set to bloom in Coupland’s

Four-year-old mare Miss Tycoon Rose is set to peak in Wednesday’s Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) at Riccarton, with …
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New Zealand horse racing news

The Gift

12 months ago

Freebie set to add to stakes record at Riccarton

Adhering to the maxim of never looking a gift horse in the mouth is serving Robert Dennis and partners well …
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Australia horse racing news

Rubisaki

12 months ago

Budget buy Rubisaki retires with over $1.2m prizemoney

Prime Thoroughbreds on Sunday night announced the retirement of their $1 million earner Rubisaki, who was purchased for $85,000 at …
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Australia horse racing news

Anamoe

12 months ago

Anamoe, Zaaki open as $8 favourites for Sydney autumn features

TAB this morning opened markets for two Group 1 races during the 2022 Sydney Autumn Carnival, with both the Doncaster …
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Australia horse racing news

James McDonald and Brett Prebble

12 months ago

Punt Drunk: Racing world goes bonkers for J-Mac & B-Preb

The Punt Drunk team reflect on what was a magnificent Melbourne Cup Carnival and take a look at a bizarre …
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Horse Racing Tips

Gosford racing preview

1 year ago

Gosford tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Tuesday, November 9

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Gosford races on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. See all the top tips, …
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Australia horse racing news

McDonald and Zaaki win Mackinnon Stakes

1 year ago

McDonald makes it 10 wins for Cup Week with Stakes Day double

James McDonald capped off a remarkable Melbourne Cup Carnival with a Group 1 double at Flemington on Saturday, claiming wins …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Tourbillon Diamond

1 year ago

Tourbillon Diamond claims Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap

Danny Shum is likely to plot a modest autumn path with Tourbillon Diamond after the Australian import upstaged several LONGINES …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | November 8, 2021

1 year ago

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 8, 2021

Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today including the Moe meeting in Victoria. See the top tips, …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Art De Triomphe

1 year ago

Art De Triomphe out of New Zealand 1000 Guineas

Andrew Carston was feeling sick to his stomach on Wednesday morning when he discovered his leading Group 1 Barneswood Farm …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Noverre

1 year ago

Remarkable path to Group One glory for Bosson

Eight weeks ago, leading New Zealand rider Opie Bosson was ready to walk away from racing and retire to the …
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Horse Racing Tips

Moe preview

1 year ago

Moe betting preview, top tips & quaddie selection | Monday, 8/11

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Moe races held on Monday, November 08, 2021. See all the top …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Solid Impact

1 year ago

Singapore Derby a target for impressive Te Rapa winner

Trainer Catherine Cameron knows that she has limited time left with impressive Te Rapa winner Solid Impact but is keen …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Robusto

2 years ago

Robusto produces perfect New Zealand Cup trial

In-form stayer Robusto underlined her chances for next week’s Group 3 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup (3200m) when she proved …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Mascarpone

2 years ago

Promising sprinter scores first stakes victory

Co-trainer Graeme Rogerson makes no secret of the high esteem that he holds for talented galloper Mascarpone. The flashy chestnut …
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Australia horse racing news

Sansom

2 years ago

Flemington Group 3 winner for Charm Spirit

Four-year-old gelding Sansom has fashioned a good winning record for trainer Phillip Stokes and it continued at Flemington on Saturday …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Aegon

2 years ago

Aegon lands 2000 Guineas in grandstand finish

In what was a carbon copy of the finish to the Group 2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) back in September, …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Wekaforce

2 years ago

Wekaforce too speedy in Pegasus Stakes

A patient ride from Lisa Allpress paved the way for dashing mare Wekaforce to take out Saturday’s Listed Brokerweb Risk …
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Horse Racing Tips

Sunshine Coast racing tips

2 years ago

Sunshine Coast Races Tips & Best Horse Betting Tips Sunday 8th November 2020

What Sunshine Coast Races – Sunshine Coast Turf Club Where Corbould Park Racecourse – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 …
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Horse Racing Tips

Benalla racing tips

2 years ago

Benalla Sunday Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets

What Benalla Races Where Benalla Racecourse – 5865 Midland Hwy, Benalla VIC 3672 When Sunday, November 8, 2020 First Race …
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Australia horse racing news

True Self

3 years ago

True Self favourite for Queen Elizabeth

After going close to beating Prince Of Arran in the Geelong Cup, True Self is the short-priced favourite to win …
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Australia horse racing news

Soxagon helps Burke write a winning story

3 years ago

Soxagon helps Burke write a winning story

Former leading sports and racing journalist Brian Burke has proved a successful breeder with his gelding Soxagon heading for three …
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Australia horse racing news

Fifty Stars

3 years ago

Group 1 Mackinnon quartet ready to fire

Lindsay Park has four Mackinnon Stakes runners as they look to end the Melbourne Cup carnival with a Group One …
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Australia horse racing news

James Cummings

3 years ago

Knickpoint in order for Flemington debut

Unbeaten Godolphin colt Knickpoint rises to stakes level for the first time when he runs in the Listed Springtime Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news

Kerrin McEvoy

3 years ago

McEvoy thinks Kluger can bounce back in Group 1

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy believes Japanese horse Kluger can bounce back and run well in the Mackinnon Stakes after having an …
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Australia horse racing news

Race meeting off because of bushfires

3 years ago

Race meeting off because of bushfires

The Kempsey Cup meeting has been called off after four races because of the impact of nearby bushfires …
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Australia horse racing news

Stephen Baster

3 years ago

Baster heads to Flemington for last time

With his career as a jockey drawing to a close, Stephen Baster has two rides on the final day of …
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Australia horse racing news

Santa Ana Lane

3 years ago

A guide to the Group 1 VRC Sprint Classic

A guide to the Group One VRC Sprint Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival …
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Australia horse racing news

Melody Belle

3 years ago

A guide to the Group One Mackinnon Stakes

The Mackinnon Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week …
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Australia horse racing news

Ben Hayes

3 years ago

Linsday Park 2YO set to cap great week

Itzhot will bid to deliver Lindsay Park its third feature juvenile win this week when the youngster lines up in …
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Australia horse racing news

Zoutori

3 years ago

Zoutori to face biggest test in WFA Group 1

Despite being beaten as favourite in a Group Two sprint a week ago, connections of Zoutori are happy to give …
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Australia horse racing news

Hartnell

3 years ago

Show time for Hartnell after Group 1 Mackinnon

Godolphin stalwart Hartnell will have his final start in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes and will join Precedence, Sirmione and …
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Australia horse racing news

Matthew Smith

3 years ago

Smith’s latest import in Rosehill debut

In-form trainer Matt Smith finds himself in unfamiliar territory as he prepares Artarmon for an Australian debut over 2400 metres …
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Australia horse racing news

Santa Ana Lane

3 years ago

Santa can cap spring carnival for Freedman

Santa Ana Lane will be out to give the Anthony Freedman stable its third Group One success of the Melbourne …
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Australia horse racing news

Ex-Rockhampton trainer chases city success

3 years ago

Ex-Rockhampton trainer chases city success

Premier Rockhampton trainer Tom Button hopes to celebrate his move to Caloundra by winning with The Silver Lady at Doomben …
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Australia horse racing news

Prince Of Arran

3 years ago

Japan next stop for Prince Of Arran

Globe-trotting Melbourne Cup runner-up Prince Of Arran will head to the Japan Cup with Hong Kong still on his agenda …
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Australia horse racing news

Pretty In Pink

3 years ago

Latham seizes second chance in Australia

Jockey Keagan Latham is relishing his new life in Australia and hopes to make a splash in town where his …
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Australia horse racing news

Chapter And Verse

3 years ago

Barrier a boost for Chapter And Verse

Smart sprinter Chapter and Verse will be ridden closer to the early pace after drawing a good barrier in the …
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Australia horse racing news

Barry O'Farrell

3 years ago

Barry O’Farrell steps down from RA

Barry O’Farrell has resigned as chief executive of Racing Australia for undisclosed professional reasons …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News

BHA to look at penalties for modified whip

3 years ago

BHA to look at penalties for modified whip

Penalties for the use of modified whips could be reconsidered by the British Horseracing Authority following an incident at Chelmsford …
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Australia horse racing news

Paynes nearly get their Oaks fairytale

4 years ago

Paynes nearly get their Oaks fairytale

They had to settle for third but even that was a thrill for jockey Michelle Payne and her trainer father …
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Australia horse racing news

Aristia outstays rivals to claim VRC Oaks

4 years ago

Aristia outstays rivals to claim VRC Oaks

Aristia has won the $1 million Group One VRC Oaks, beating a brave Greysful Glamour and Miner’s Miss at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news

Vow And Declare collects Derby consolation

4 years ago

Vow And Declare collects Derby consolation

Vow And Declare has shown his staying qualities with a late lunge to take out the Listed TCL TV Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news

Thermal Current storms to Flemington win

4 years ago

Thermal Current storms to Flemington win

Thermal Current has returned to winning form under Craig Williams, claiming the Listed Absolut Stakes at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news

Aristia claims the VRC Oaks at Flemington

4 years ago

Aristia claims the VRC Oaks at Flemington

Aristia has won the $1 million VRC Oaks, beating brave Greysful Glamour and Miner’s Miss at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news

Trainer wins with first Flemington runner

4 years ago

Trainer wins with first Flemington runner

Cranbourne trainer Alexander Rae has enjoyed success with his first Flemington runner Cochada, who won the country final at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news

Girls Day Out this Saturday at Rosehill

4 years ago

Girls Day Out this Saturday at Rosehill

ROSEHILL Gardens is preparing for the annual Girls Day Out event this Saturday which the ATC is billing as “one …
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Australia horse racing news

Legendary trainer Head-Maarek still humble

4 years ago

Legendary trainer Head-Maarek still humble

Criquette Head-Maarek, the first female trainer to win Europe’s most prestigious race the Arc, felt honoured to be at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news

Redzel

4 years ago

Facts, figures on the VRC Sprint Classic

A look at the Group One VRC Sprint Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival …
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Australia horse racing news

Pierata and Redzel to do battle in Sprint

4 years ago

Pierata and Redzel to do battle in Sprint

Pierata will get his chance against Redzel in the VRC Sprint after missing the chance to challenge him in The …
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Australia horse racing news

A look at the Group One Mackinnon Stakes

4 years ago

A look at the Group One Mackinnon Stakes

The Mackinnon Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week …
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Australia horse racing news

Vinicunca strikes for Waterhouse-Bott team

4 years ago

Vinicunca strikes for Waterhouse-Bott team

Vinicunca has followed stablemates Unite And Conquer and Espaaniyal to claim victories in Melbourne two-year-old races during the spring …
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Australia horse racing news

Kosciuszko winner Belflyer heads to Coast

4 years ago

Kosciuszko winner Belflyer heads to Coast

The John Shelton-trained Belflyer will have his first start since taking out the inaugural running of the Kosciuszko when he …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Veteran trainer in search of Guineas breakthrough

4 years ago

Veteran trainer in search of Guineas breakthrough

Veteran trainer Frank Ritchie is looking to land his first Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) with lightly-raced gelding …
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Australia horse racing news

Widdup has fingers crossed for Chauffeur

4 years ago

Widdup has fingers crossed for Chauffeur

Enigmatic galloper Chauffeur will be given the chance to prove he still has the drive to be a racehorse, starting …
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Australia horse racing news

Cup winner Appleby chases more G1 success

4 years ago

Cup winner Appleby chases more G1 success

Blair House can wind up a successful spring carnival for trainer Charlie Appleby when he saddles Blair House in the …
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Australia horse racing news

Brave Smash set to join Aquis Farm roster

4 years ago

Brave Smash set to join Aquis Farm roster

Aquis Farm has secured the rights to stand Group One-winning sprinter Brave Smash at stud …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Savvy Coup primed for Matriarch

4 years ago

Savvy Coup primed for Matriarch

The occasion surrounding the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) with glamour mare Winx got too much for Kiwi galloper Savvy …
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Horse Racing News

Godolphin duo tackle fillies straight race

5 years ago

Godolphin duo tackle fillies straight race

Demerara and Jorda will try to get the Godolphin stable on the winner’s list at the Flemington carnival when they …
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Horse Racing News

Takedown denied Winterbottom defence

5 years ago

Takedown denied Winterbottom defence

Injury has denied the Gary Moore-trained Takedown from defending the Group One Winterbottom Stakes in Perth …
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Horse Racing News

Jockey suspended after punching filly

5 years ago

Jockey suspended after punching filly

South Australian stewards have suspended an apprentice jockey for two weeks after he punched his unsettled mount before a race …
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Horse Racing News

All Too Huiying to continue education

5 years ago

All Too Huiying to continue education

All Too Huiying has an opportunity to progress as a potential Australian Derby contender when he makes his Melbourne debut …
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Horse Racing News

Rekindling a chance for further Cup glory

5 years ago

Rekindling a chance for further Cup glory

After winning his first Melbourne Cup, Irish trainer Joseph O’Brien has not ruled out a return for the famous race …
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Horse Racing News

A guide to the Group One VRC Oaks

5 years ago

A guide to the Group One VRC Oaks

Aloisia is the short-priced favourite to take out the VRC Oaks but last year’s $101 winner Lasqueti Spirit has proved …
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Horse Racing Tips

Darley Classic betting

5 years ago

Darley Classic head-to-head betting Redzel vs. Chautauqua

FORGET The Everest, this is the true sprint race of the Australian spring. The Group One Darley Classic is the …
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Horse Racing News

Light dinner for Brown after Cup success

5 years ago

Light dinner for Brown after Cup success

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Corey Brown couldn’t stomach a big meal after his win on Rekindling but says he’s ready to …
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Horse Racing News

Michael Dee snares G1 ride on Gingernuts

5 years ago

Michael Dee snares G1 ride on Gingernuts

Michael Dee will replace the suspended Hugh Bowman on New Zealander Gingernuts in the Group One Emirates Stakes at Flemington …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

Corey Campbell jockey

5 years ago

Young jockey who used to drive a sulky shows huge talent

PRECOCIOUS riding talent Corey Campbell initially had his heart set on the sulky rather than the saddle. He was drawn …
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Horse Racing News

David Payne to get gauge on Regal Rage

5 years ago

David Payne to get gauge on Regal Rage

Rosehill trainer David Payne has developing stayer Regal Rage making his debut a week after Ace High won the Victoria …
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Horse Racing News

williams

5 years ago

Williams already planning seventh Cup win

As celebrations continue, Melbourne Cup winning owner Lloyd Williams has already started planning an assault on next year’s Cup …
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Horse Racing News

Aloisia can cap her campaign in VRC Oaks

5 years ago

Aloisia can cap her campaign in VRC Oaks

Aloisia has emerged as the star filly of the Melbourne spring carnival and the short-priced favourite will be out to …
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Horse Racing News

Williams makes call for Cup emergencies

5 years ago

Williams makes call for Cup emergencies

Lloyd Williams has joined the call for emergencies to be added to the Melbourne Cup …
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Horse Racing News

Prize money boost for The Everest

5 years ago

Prize money boost for The Everest

Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club have confirmed the prize money pool for next year’s Everest will increase to …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

Bring Back The Block New Zealand

5 years ago

Bring To The Block can win at Otaki despite distance query

PROMISING mare Bring To The Block is in good touch, and while the horse may not be at its ideal …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news

Astor is over an injury concern in New Zealand

5 years ago

Mystery hiccup hampers Astor’s plans

HIGHLY-TOUTED three-year-old Astor is on the mend after suffering a puzzling injury on her home track at her most recent …
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Horse Racing News

Gai Waterhouse after first VRC Oaks win

5 years ago

Gai Waterhouse after first VRC Oaks win

Gai Waterhouse is out to win her first VRC Oaks with Pinot to take on odds-on favourite Aloisia in the …
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Horse Racing Tips

Emirates Stakes betting

5 years ago

Emirates Stakes day free tips, form and odds, November 11

THE Melbourne Cup carnival comes to an end this Saturday, but punters get a great betting card to invest on …
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Horse Racing News

Cantbuybetter likely to stay home

5 years ago

Cantbuybetter likely to stay home

Talented Cantbuybetter will need to produce an exceptional run at Doomben to earn a trip to Perth for a Group …
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Horse Racing News

Queensland prize money boost promised

5 years ago

Queensland prize money boost promised

The Queensland Labor government has made an election promise to boost prize money for country racing, …
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Horse Racing Tips

NZ Guineas tips

5 years ago

New Zealand 2000 Guineas form at Riccarton with free racing tips

THE Melbourne Cup carnival might still be going, but New Zealand hosts one of their biggest race meetings of the …
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Horse Racing Tips

Oaks betting guide

5 years ago

Victoria Oaks runner-by-runner form guide with free tips

THE hustle and bustle of the Melbourne Cup carnival continues this Thursday with the Victoria Oaks. Punters can check out …
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Horse Racing News

Woman charged over Melbourne Cup protest

5 years ago

Woman charged over Melbourne Cup protest

A woman has been charged after a car was driven onto train tracks near the Melbourne Cup as a protest …
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Horse Racing News

A Melbourne Cup for the Irish, and Lloyd

5 years ago

A Melbourne Cup for the Irish, and Lloyd

The 2017 Melbourne Cup has delivered a 6th win for owner Lloyd Williams, a second for the jockey and the …
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Horse Racing News

Perfect Reflection

6 years ago

Timing’s perfect for local mare in Saturday’s Railway Stakes

LOCAL mare Perfect Reflection is the $5.50 favourite at Sportsbet.com.au to take out Saturday’s Group 1 Railway Stakes in what …
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Horse Racing News

Who Shot Thebarman

6 years ago

Almandin no-show gives Who Shot Thebarman Zipping favouritism

THE withdrawal of Melbourne Cup-winner Almandin has opened up the betting market for this Saturday’s Zipping Classic at Sandown. The …
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Horse Racing News

Almandin to miss Zipping Classic

6 years ago

Almandin to miss Zipping Classic

Melbourne Cup winner Almandin will not run at Sandown with owner Lloyd Williams also withdrawing Bondi Beach and Assign …
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Horse Racing News

Almandin the favourite for Zipping Classic

6 years ago

Almandin the favourite for Zipping Classic

Lloyd Williams’ Macedon Lodge has four nominations in the Zipping Classic at Sandown with Melbourne Cup winner Almandin the early …
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