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Today 8th 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.


New Zealand horse racing news

Firoden seeks Crystals redemption

1 min ago

Firoden seeks Crystals redemption

Nothing would better heal the wounds of last year’s narrow defeat for the connections of proven southern galloper Firoden than …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | December 8, 2022

15 mins ago

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

Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Silvestre De Sousa and Tom Marquand share 2022 IJC

19 mins ago

Silvestre De Sousa and Tom Marquand share 2022 IJC

Silvestre de Sousa and Tom Marquand shared the spoils at the end of one of the tightest International Jockeys’ Championships …
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Australia horse racing news

Highly Recommended wins the Alister Clark Stakes

12 months ago

Alister Clark Stakes prizemoney bumped up to $750,000

Racing Victoria has announced that the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes has received a major prizemoney increase, with the three-year-old …
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Australia horse racing news

All-Star Mile

12 months ago

Superstorm leads nominations for 2022 All-Star Mile

Nominations for the fourth instalment of the All-Star Mile are now open, with Racing Victoria saying it is “extremely proud” …
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Horse Racing Tips

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

12 months ago

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

Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here …
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Australia horse racing news

Wyong betting preview

12 months ago

Wyong racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Thursday, December 9

HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst presents his top tips and quaddie selections for the Wyong meeting on Thursday, December 9, with …
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Australia horse racing news

Rockhampton racing news

1 year ago

Rockhampton meeting brought forward due to vaccine mandate

The Rockhampton Jockey Club has been forced to bring forward its December 17 meeting to Monday, December 13, with staffing …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Damian Lane

1 year ago

Damian Lane, James McDonald ready to bid for International Jockeys’ Championship

Contesting the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) for the first time, Australian Damian Lane hopes to capitalise on a strong …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Golden Sixty

1 year ago

Golden Sixty primed for Group 1 Hong Kong Mile defence

Golden Sixty impressed trainer Francis Lui with a strong hit out on the turf this morning (Tuesday, 7 December) at …
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Horse Racing Tips

Warrnambool preview

1 year ago

Warrnambool betting tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, December 9

HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Warrnambool on Thursday, …
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New Zealand horse racing news

On The Rocks

1 year ago

Venue change adds to Ballymore arsenal

Ballymore Stables will double their attack on the Group 1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa on …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Miss Tycoon Rose

1 year ago

Pitman elects for home features with classy mare

Michael Pitman won’t be bringing his classy mare Miss Tycoon Rose north for the rescheduled Group 1 Rydges Wellington Captain …
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Australia horse racing news

Waihaha Falls

1 year ago

Bright future tipped for Waihaha Falls

Trainer John O’Shea has big hopes for Waihaha Falls after his win over 1500m at Rosehill on Saturday. It was …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Chelsea Burdan

1 year ago

Burdan ready to put frustrating period behind her

Chelsea Burdan is closing in on a return to race day riding from a new base following an extended time …
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Horse Racing Tips

Balaklava Racing Club

2 years ago

Balaklava racing tips & best bets – Wednesday, 9 December 2020

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday’s race meeting at Balaklava in South Australia …
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Australia horse racing news

Clarry Conners

2 years ago

Conners Poised To Unleash Shocking Force

Evergreen trainer Clarry Conners will saddle up a first starter at Randwick who he says reminds him of his 1992 …
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Horse Racing Tips

Ipswich Turf Club

2 years ago

Ipswich racing tips & best bets – Wednesday, 9 December 2020

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

Sandown racing tips & value bets - Wednesday, 9 December 2020

2 years ago

Sandown racing tips & value bets – Wednesday, 9 December 2020

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday’s race meeting on the Hillside circuit at …
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Australia horse racing news

Russian Camelot

2 years ago

Russian Camelot Aimed At Two Rich Races

Danny O’Brien is setting stable star Russian Camelot for an autumn cameo in two of Australia’s richest races in Melbourne …
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Australia horse racing news

Top Kiwi Trio To Chase Australian Riches

2 years ago

Top Kiwi Trio To Chase Australian Riches

Training partners Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are no strangers to success in Australia and they again have their sights …
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Australia horse racing news

Beer Sets Tasmanian Targets For Import

2 years ago

Beer Sets Tasmanian Targets For Import

Trainer Mitchell Beer believes his imported stayer Perfect Illusion has the right form lines to break his Australian duck at …
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Horse Racing Tips

Warwick Farm Racecourse

2 years ago

Warwick Farm racing tips & best odds – Wednesday, 9 December 2020

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday’s race meeting at Warwick Farm in NSW, …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Joao Moreira

2 years ago

Joao Moreira expects International Jockeys’ Championship to be highly competitive

Joao Moreira predicts a galaxy of international star jockeys will swiftly adapt to Happy Valley’s unique contours as 12 of …
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Horse Racing News

Punt Drunk horse racing news & views

2 years ago

Punt Drunk: Russian Camelot tops market for All Star Mile

Punt Drunk all the goss and best bets ahead of Tuesday’s horse racing action, including the latest on Russian Camelot’s …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Rattan

2 years ago

Chad Schofield looks to join father Glyn on Hong Kong Sprint honour roll

Chad Schofield has the chance of producing a significant piece of history this Sunday (13 December) at Sha Tin when …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Prise De Fer

2 years ago

Take Two for Prise De Fer

Te Akau Racing’s Prise De Fer may have missed last weekend’s Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) but the five-year-old …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Japan horse racing news

Win Bright

3 years ago

Win Bright completes spring autumn double to complete joyous treble for Japan

Win Bright produced a performance hallmarked with toughness to go with his considerable class to complete the Group 1 double …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Japan horse racing news

Admire Mars

3 years ago

Plenty to Admire for Soumillon in poignant Hong Kong Mile

Admire Mars and an inspired Christophe Soumillon came to the fore in what was an emotional occasion for the Japanese …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Beat The Clock

3 years ago

Beat The Clock’s emotional Hong Kong Sprint win

Trainer John Size and jockey Joao Moreira spoke of vindication and feeling humbled in an unusually emotion-charged response to their …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Japan horse racing news

Glory Vase

3 years ago

Moreira’s Glory in the Hong Kong Vase

Glory Vase streaked away with the Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) at Sha Tin this afternoon, Sunday, 8 …
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Australia horse racing news

Chris Waller

3 years ago

Two Villiers runners likely for Waller

Cellarman and Sambro are Chris Waller’s likely runners in the Group Two Villiers Stakes over the famous Randwick mile …
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Australia horse racing news

Larry Cassidy

3 years ago

Cassidy overcomes kidney stones to ride

Larry Cassidy has again shown the toughness of jockeys by riding at Doomben after suffering from a kidney stone …
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Australia horse racing news

Lonhro

3 years ago

Memories as Lonhro officially turns 21

Champion racehorse and sire Lonhro is about to officially turn 21 with his former trainer and jockey remembering what made …
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Australia horse racing news

Trent Edmonds

3 years ago

The Drinks Cart could run in Phelan Ready

A track gallop will determine whether The Drinks Cart will have his next start in the Listed Phelan Ready Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news

Flemington

3 years ago

Twilight racing comes to Flemington

The VRC is preparing for the first of four experimental twilight race meetings at Flemington in the off-season …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Mascarpone

3 years ago

Mascarpone hints at bright future with stylish Trentham victory

Co-trainer Graeme Rogerson admits he still hasn’t worked out whether enigmatic three-year-old Mascarpone has a sprinting or staying future ahead …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Wyndspelle

3 years ago

Campin on cloud nine

As she waited to board a plane home from Wellington airport on Sunday afternoon, well-known bloodstock agent and racing identity …
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Australia horse racing news

Two trainers fined for dexamethasone

3 years ago

Two trainers fined for dexamethasone

Two Rockhampton-based trainers have been fined after traces of the drug dexamethasone was found in urine samples taken from their …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News

Seven British jockeys banned in void race

3 years ago

Seven British jockeys banned in void race

In a dramatic conclusion to the London National at Sandown, the race has been declared void and seven jockeys suspended …
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Australia horse racing news

In Her Time

3 years ago

In Her Time ruled out of Hong Kong Sprint

Newcastle mare In Her Time has been ruled out of the Hong Kong International Sprint with a hoof injury …
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Australia horse racing news, Hong Kong horse racing news

In Her Time

3 years ago

In Her Time Withdrawn From The Hong Kong Sprint

At the conclusion of track work yesterday (Saturday 7 Dec) Stewards released a statement, “An examination of In Her Time, …
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Australia horse racing news

Arcadia Queen stamps herself a star

4 years ago

Arcadia Queen stamps herself a star

Three-year-old filly Arcadia Queen has trounced her older rivals to win the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot, the final Australian …
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Australia horse racing news

Ben Allen cops 12-meeting whip suspension

4 years ago

Ben Allen cops 12-meeting whip suspension

Victory aboard the Darren Weir-trained Mr Quickie has come at a cost for Ben Allen with the rider suspended for …
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Australia horse racing news

Our Crown Mistress wins Just Now Quality

4 years ago

Our Crown Mistress wins Just Now Quality

Jockey Brett Prebble has been able to dictate a slow pace to help Our Crown Mistress win the Listed Just …
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Australia horse racing news

Bon Amis to take aim at Takeover Target

4 years ago

Bon Amis to take aim at Takeover Target

The Jason Deamer-trained Bon Amis has won his second consecutive Rosehill sprint to set up a bid for the Listed …
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Australia horse racing news

Amadeus at Pakenham

4 years ago

Mick Kent strikes more Gold with Amadeus

Mick Kent is planning on one more summer outing for Amadeus before aiming at the rich VOBIS Gold race day …
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Australia horse racing news

Coldstone continues Gollan's golden run

4 years ago

Coldstone continues Gollan’s golden run

Tony Gollan has thanked rival trainer Mick Kent for his help after Coldstone won the Listed Brisbane Handicap at Doomben …
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Australia horse racing news

Our Big Mike lands record-breaking Cup win

4 years ago

Our Big Mike lands record-breaking Cup win

Our Big Mike has led throughout to take out the Pakenham Cup, giving New Zealand trainer Craig Phelan his biggest …
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Australia horse racing news

Tasmania takes out Origin Jockeys Series

4 years ago

Tasmania takes out Origin Jockeys Series

A bold front-running ride by Jamie Kah to win the final heat of the Origin Jockeys Series has not been …
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Australia horse racing news

Daring tactics pay dividends for Irithea

4 years ago

Daring tactics pay dividends for Irithea

The Bjorn Baker-trained Irithea will be aimed at the Group Three Belle of the Turf Stakes at Gosford after being …
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Australia horse racing news

Beauty Way scores debut Australian victory

4 years ago

Beauty Way scores debut Australian victory

With victories on the board in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and New Zealand, Beauty Way can now add Australia …
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Australia horse racing news

A Man To Match on Queensland Derby trail

4 years ago

A Man To Match on Queensland Derby trail

A Man To Match has confirmed trainer Tony Gollan’s opinion he is a future staying star with his Doomben win …
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Australia horse racing news

Stewards finalise inquiry into Parr ride

4 years ago

Stewards finalise inquiry into Parr ride

Racing NSW stewards have concluded an inquiry into the circumstances of odds-on favourite Roheryn’s defeat in a race at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news

Craig Newitt lands double in Origin series

4 years ago

Craig Newitt lands double in Origin series

Jockey Craig Newitt has ridden a double in the Origin Jockeys Series, winning on Sophie’s Gold Class at Doomben …
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Australia horse racing news

Czarson emerges as a factor in 2YO races

4 years ago

Czarson emerges as a factor in 2YO races

Czarson is not considered the best two-year-old in the Gai Waterhouse/Adrian Bott stable but is on an upward spiral with …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news

Vazirabad two time winner of Dubai World Cup

4 years ago

Bedeeveya, Paranormal Top Friday’s Al Ain Feature

Friday’s third Al Ain meeting of the season is a seven-race card with six Purebred Arabian contests and a solitary …
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Australia horse racing news

Magic Millions 2YO glory awaits Marshall

4 years ago

Magic Millions 2YO glory awaits Marshall

Jockey Taylor Marshall has earned a ride in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after his mount Oh Five Glory won …
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Australia horse racing news

Star Fall impresses with Pakenham return

4 years ago

Star Fall impresses with Pakenham return

Star Fall has made a winning return for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, scoring an all-the-way win at Pakenham …
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Australia horse racing news

Mishani Spirit confirms Magic Millions bid

4 years ago

Mishani Spirit confirms Magic Millions bid

Toowoomba filly Mishani Spirit is Magic Millions 2YO Classic-bound after a brilliant comeback win at the Gold Coast …
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Ireland horse racing news

‘Heroes’ Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry honoured at annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards

4 years ago

‘Heroes’ Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry honoured at annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards

Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry, who brought the curtain down on outstanding careers with winners at the Punchestown Festival in …
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Horse Racing News

Kiwis take early lead in Origin

5 years ago

Kiwis take early lead in Origin

New Zealand has taken the early lead in the Origin jockeys series in Brisbane with a first and a second …
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Horse Racing News

Countercurrent on notice to perform

5 years ago

Countercurrent on notice to perform

Trainer Bjorn Baker says Countercurrent has to win her first start in Sydney at Rosehill to have any chance of …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Nirvana In Fire

5 years ago

Hong Kong track notes ahead of International Race Day

WITH all eyes focused on Sha Tin this Sunday for the Hong Kong International Race Day, we’ve compiled all the …
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Horse Racing News

Mornington seeks first Australian success

5 years ago

Mornington seeks first Australian success

English import Mornington is considered a strong chance to win for the first time in Australia as one of Chris …
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Horse Racing News, USA horse racing news

Thoroughbreds killed in California fire

5 years ago

Thoroughbreds killed in California fire

An unknown number of thoroughbreds have died as the California wildfire hit the San Luis Rey training centre …
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Horse Racing News

Wet could delay Making Mayhem's return

5 years ago

Wet could delay Making Mayhem’s return

A tendon injury has kept Making Mayhem on the sidelines for more than a year ahead of his possible return …
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Horse Racing News

King Of The North deserves metro chance

5 years ago

King Of The North deserves metro chance

Caloundra galloper King Of The North’s first-up win on his home track has earned him a crack at a top …
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Horse Racing News

Single Bullet aims for Magic Millions shot

5 years ago

Single Bullet aims for Magic Millions shot

Gary Portelli is giving Single Bullet two opportunities to earn a trip to the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, starting with …
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Horse Racing News

Eurell expects good run from Fontein Lad

5 years ago

Eurell expects good run from Fontein Lad

Trainer Greg Eurell has been delighted with Fontein Lad since his last-start second at Cranbourne and expects a good showing …
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Horse Racing News

Eawase seeks to emulate Mum's magic moment

5 years ago

Eawase seeks to emulate Mum’s magic moment

Eawase, the first foal to race from 2011 Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Karuta Queen, will take a significant step …
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Horse Racing News

Burning Front aiming for Gold at Pakenham

5 years ago

Burning Front aiming for Gold at Pakenham

Burning Front will be out to snap a six-race winless run when he heads to Pakenham for another lucrative race …
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Horse Racing News

Guy partnership have city double chance

5 years ago

Guy partnership have city double chance

The father and son training partnership of Bryan and Daniel Guy has a chance for its first metropolitan Saturday-class double …
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Horse Racing News

Carey hopes for longshot in Pakenham Cup

5 years ago

Carey hopes for longshot in Pakenham Cup

Khartoum may have only won a maiden at Bendigo but his trainer Pat Carey sees the 2500 metres of the …
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Horse Racing News

Apprentice English earns Steel Zip ride

5 years ago

Apprentice English earns Steel Zip ride

Trainer Pat Duff has rewarded country apprentice Hannah English for her hard work with the ride on veteran Steel Zip …
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Horse Racing News

Stumbling block for Hokkaido at Pakenham

5 years ago

Stumbling block for Hokkaido at Pakenham

Noel Callow will be reunited with Hokkaido when the gelding runs in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Lucky Bubbles

5 years ago

Lucky Bubbles forced to overcome history in Hong Kong Sprint

LUCKY Bubbles will be out to make history in the Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on Sunday. The speedy …
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Horse Racing News

Orman chases more wins for Edmonds stable

5 years ago

Orman chases more wins for Edmonds stable

In-form jockey James Orman is keen to convert a midweek winner for Toby Edmonds into a stakes victory for the …
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Horse Racing News

Teenage jockey Kennedy in stunning win

5 years ago

Teenage jockey Kennedy in stunning win

Rising teenage jumps jockey Jack Kennedy has had to use all his skills to stay on in a race at …
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Horse Racing News

Ef Troop, Sunlight star in GCoast trials

5 years ago

Ef Troop, Sunlight star in GCoast trials

Two-year-olds Ef Troop and Sunlight have signalled they will be forces to be reckoned with in the Magic Millions Classic …
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Horse Racing News

Catterall new Racing.com chief executive

6 years ago

Catterall new Racing.com chief executive

Andrew Catterall has been appointed the new chief executive of Racing.com …
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Horse Racing News

Perfect draw to Takedown Gr 1 rivals in HK

6 years ago

Perfect draw to Takedown Gr 1 rivals in HK

Takedown is set to jump from barrier six for the International Sprint at Sha Tin, with trainer Gary Moore describing …
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Horse Racing News

Williams already started on Hong Kong work

6 years ago

Williams already started on Hong Kong work

Craig Williams won’t have the fallback of racing manger Mark Guest when he heads to Hong Kong for a short …
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Horse Racing News

Top apprentice appeals careless riding ban

6 years ago

Top apprentice appeals careless riding ban

Ben Allen is free to ride at upcoming city meetings after appealing a careless riding charge at Wangaratta …
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Horse Racing News

Lopartega ready for Flemington 1700m

6 years ago

Lopartega ready for Flemington 1700m

Trainer Doug Harrison is looking forward to Lopartega stepping up to 1700m at Flemington and believes she can make her …
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Horse Racing News

Takedown draws barrier six for HK Sprint

6 years ago

Takedown draws barrier six for HK Sprint

Australian horses Takedown and Rebel Dane have drawn barriers six and eight respectively for Sunday’s International Sprint at Sha Tin …
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Horse Racing News

Doyle draws support from outside Godolphin

6 years ago

Doyle draws support from outside Godolphin

Trainer Matthew Smith, who has experienced British and Australian racing, says jockey James Doyle has shown his stint down under …
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Horse Racing Tips

Quaddie

6 years ago

Rosehill quaddie betting tips and form, Saturday December 10

BIG fields are the flavour of the day at Rosehill this Saturday where we have form, odds and free tips …
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Horse Racing News

Ross happy with low-key approach

6 years ago

Ross happy with low-key approach

Trainer Les Ross is happy to take a low-key approach to River Racer’s preparation for the Magic Millions Guineas …
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Horse Racing News

Jockeys up for challenge in origin series

6 years ago

Jockeys up for challenge in origin series

New Zealand rider Michael Walker hopes he doesn’t let his country of origin down when he saddles up for the …
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Horse Racing News

Racketeer carrying Esplin family's belief

6 years ago

Racketeer carrying Esplin family’s belief

Trainer Matthew Dale is looking forward to seeing dominant Highway winner Thelittleracketeer stepping up to metropolitan grade at Rosehill …
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Horse Racing News

Rodd to ride L'Entrecote at Eagle Farm

6 years ago

Rodd to ride L’Entrecote at Eagle Farm

Trainer Kelly Schweida has called on champion jockey Michael Rodd to help L’Entrecote overcome a wide barrier on Saturday …
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Horse Racing News

Eurell and McEvoy runners to clash again

6 years ago

Eurell and McEvoy runners to clash again

Trainer Greg Eurell is looking to Galaxy Raider to turn the tables on the Tony McEvoy-trained Dollar For Dollar who …
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Horse Racing News

Meagher team after first stakes double

6 years ago

Meagher team after first stakes double

The Meagher training partnership has a chance to record its first stakes double since setting up in Brisbane four years …
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Horse Racing Tips

Flemington tips

6 years ago

Flemington racing form, odds and free tips, Saturday December 10

THE spring carnival might be over for this season, but the quality racing continues at Flemington this Saturday with a …
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Horse Racing News

Magic Millions

6 years ago

O’Dea eyes Magic Millions success with handful of hopefuls

AFTER finishing third in the 2016 Magic Millions two-year-old Classic with Candika, Eagle Farm trainer Steve O’Dea is hoping to …
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Horse Racing News

Hugh Bowman wins Jockeys' Championship

6 years ago

Hugh Bowman wins Jockeys’ Championship

Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has won the International Jockeys’ Championship in Hong Kong …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

7 years ago

Nikitas firms for Magic Millions after convincing Doomben win

DEBUT winner Nikitas has firmed into second favouritism for the Gold Coast Magic Millions on January 9 after an easy …
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