This day 31st March 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.
Australia horse racing news
No problems for Shelby Sixtysix ahead of fairytale TJ Smith run
Goulburn trainer Danny Williams says Shelby Sixtysix’s path to the TJ Smith Stakes was never planned, but the cult hero …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Duke Wai rules on Sha Tin dirt for O’Sullivan and Chadwick
Duke Wai’s stunning consistency has earned Paul O’Sullivan’s flagbearer a tilt at the Group 3 Sha Tin Vase Handicap (1200m) …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Wellington ready to soar ahead of Chairman’s Sprint Prize defence
Wellington banished early season setbacks with a classy win in last month’s Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) and, …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Halston breaks maiden at Matamata
Halston was rewarded for his consistency with his maiden victory in the Matamata Function Centre 1600 on Wednesday. Placed in …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Richards signs off a winner
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards went out in style when three-year-old gelding Ragamuffin won a Rating 65 Benchmark over 1400m …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Young stallions produce at Matamata
Emerging young stallions were again to the fore at Matamata on Wednesday, with debut three-year-old winners by Turn Me Loose …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Ritchie Enraptured with promising filly
Adrian Clark may have found his next Jennifer Eccles. The bloodstock agent bought the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Australian campaign for Mali Ston
Rising Matamata miler Mali Ston will get a crack at a good Australian target next month – mainly because his …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Levante pressing on to Breeders’ Stakes
Levante’s domestic racing season isn’t over just yet with confirmation the high-class mare will be given the opportunity next month …
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Australia horse racing news
Le Gai Soleil Off To The Coast
Feature racing awaits Le Gai Soleil this autumn after the mare gave trainer John O’Shea a winning double at Warwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Caulfield draw makes it tricky for Mr Quickie
The extreme outside barrier in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap at Caulfield will make for a tougher assignment for multiple …
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Australia horse racing news
Time called on career of Bella Vella
South Australian trainer Will Clarken has called an end to the career of Group 1 winning sprinter Bella Vella …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tomlinson celebrates significant win
Annavisto’s win in the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) last Saturday proved to be more than just a highlight for her …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Vance hoping for another Royal Performance
Trainers Bob and Jenny Vance are hoping their stable star Royal Performer can cap his season off in style when …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Synchronize lands Pearl Series Maiden
Talented juvenile Synchronize made an impressive debut at Matamata on Wednesday, winning the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Maiden 2YO (1050m), …
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Australia horse racing news
Persan to chase Easter victory at Caulfield
Persan resumed victorious after running the race of his life in the Melbourne Cup and will attempt to add to …
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Australia horse racing news
Kendrick duo to build on Eagle Farm run
Kendrick duo to build on Farm run …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Classique Legend setback, likely to return to Australia
Classique Legend, acclaimed as the world’s equal top sprinter in 2020, is likely to return to Australia after he bled …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Caspar Fownes confident Sky Field is a tremendous long-term project
Yet to reach and fulfil his true potential and pitted against the explosively-gifted Wellington, Sky Field will be given the …
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Horse Racing Tips
Toowoomba racing preview & value bets | Thursday, April 1
HorseBetting.com.au brings you all the best bets and quaddie numbers for the Queensland twilight meeting at Toowoomba on Thursday, April …
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Horse Racing Tips
Pakenham betting tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, April 1
HorseBetting.com.au’s racing experts brings you the best bets, top odds and quaddie numbers for the Pakenham meeting on Thursday, April …
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Australia horse racing news
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 31, 2021
We have six horse racing meetings to sink our teeth into throughout out Wednesday afternoon on the punt. Our racing …
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Horse Racing Tips
Gosford racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Thursday, April 1
HorseBetting.com.au’s dedicated form analysts bring you their best bets, value picks and quaddie numbers for the Gosford meeting on Thursday, …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Hungry Badel eyes career century in Hong Kong
Alexis Badel heads into Wednesday’s (31 March) nine-race all-dirt fixture at Sha Tin only one win away from his 100th …
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Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Star mares to go under the hammer on the Gold Coast
Punt Drunk brings you today’s top racing tips and some of the big stories from the last 24 hours, including …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tyler looking forward to home cup
The annual Riverton Cup meeting is one local horseman Kelvin Tyler looks forward to every year, but he said it …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Southern raider hits Manawatu Classic
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston is hopeful his improving three-year-old Milford Sound will be up to the task of taking on …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Middle distance test for Callsign Mav
Group One winner Callsign Mav will be in action at Awapuni on Saturday, where he will be tried beyond a …
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Australia horse racing news
Animate wins Provincial Championship Qualifier
Animate has won the Provincial Championship Qualifier at Newcastle to give trainer Kris Lees five runners in the final …
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Australia horse racing news
Happy Clapper wins barrier trial
Popular veteran Happy Clapper has won a barrier trial ahead of his next start in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Vic field sizes capped to reduce numbers
In a bid to reduce numbers on racetracks and keep social distancing measures, Racing Victoria has decided to restrict the …
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Australia horse racing news
Beauty Bolt has Adelaide lead-ups at home
Grahame Begg has his sights set on the Australasian Oaks in Adelaide with Beauty Bolt but the filly will have …
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Australia horse racing news
Nature Strip favourite for Group 1 TJ Smith
The Group One TJ Smith Stakes has attracted a star-studded field of 13 with favourite Nature Strip one of nine …
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Australia horse racing news
Racing Victoria could help participants for 12 months
Racing Victoria says it has the reserves to support industry participants for up to a year if it also has …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Plan B enacted as Southern Legend heads to Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy
Southern Legend will take on an unscheduled assignment in the Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday …
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Australia horse racing news
VRC Board ticks off on new chairman
The coronavirus crisis has delayed the switch of Neil Wilson from Victoria Racing Club chief executive to the club’s chairman …
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Australia horse racing news
Mamaragan on target for Group 1 Sires’ Produce
Trainer John Thompson believes Mamaragan has come on again since his Golden Slipper placing and is ready for the Group …
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Australia horse racing news
Melody Belle draws 14 in Doncaster
New Zealand mare Melody Belle has drawn barrier 14 of 24 in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on the first …
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Australia horse racing news
Coronavirus could delay Cox Plate a year
If crowds continue to be locked out of racing, the Moonee Valley Racing Club may consider postponing the 100th running …
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Australia horse racing news
Star-studded fields for Randwick features
Fields have been declared for the four Group One races on day one of The Championships including a star-studded line-up …
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USA horse racing news
Ex-claimer Maximum Security steps up big in Florida Derby
Maximum Security, whose three previous starts were dominating wins in a $16,000 maiden claimer and two starter allowances, lulled the …
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Australia horse racing news
Murray Baker could have two Derby runners
Veteran New Zealand trainer Murray Baker could have two runners as he targets a fifth Australian Derby …
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Australia horse racing news
Begg changes plans with Our Libretto
The Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield has become the new target for lightly raced mare Our Libretto …
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Australia horse racing news
Trainer Ben Currie keeps on winning
Trainer Ben Currie has completed a successful month while he trains on a stay pending the hearing of serious charges …
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Australia horse racing news
Quiet Doncaster day for Chris Waller
Trainer Chris Waller will have a quiet start to The Championships with his Group One hopes centred on the Doncaster …
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Australia horse racing news
Australian mare Houtzen settles in to UK
Star Gold Coast mare Houtzen has settled in well in England as she prepares to tackle Royal Ascot …
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Australia horse racing news
Randwick test for Sunlight before TJ Smith
Trainer Tony McEvoy will give Sunlight a hit-out at Randwick as the filly prepares for a start in the Group …
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Australia horse racing news
Thunder Snow wins second World Cup
Thunder Snow has became the first dual winner of the Dubai World Cup in a thrilling finish to the Meydan …
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Australia horse racing news
Appo outed on sexual harassment charge
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has published reasons for confirming a stewards’ penalty for jockey Beau Appo on sexual harassment …
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Australia horse racing news
Japan’s Almond Eye wins Group One in Dubai
Japanese superstar filly Almond Eye has maintained her unbeaten record with a facile success in the Dubai Turf at Meydan …
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Australia horse racing news
Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter wins
Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter has got the better of Godolphin stablemate Ispolini to make a winning return in the …
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Australia horse racing news
Viddora fourth in Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai
Australian mare Viddora has finished fourth in the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai won by Godolphin’s Blue Point at Meydan …
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Australia horse racing news
Maloney stood down from Caulfield rides
Jockey Ryan Maloney has admitted taking a weight suppressant, which forced Racing Victoria stewards to stand him down from riding …
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Australia horse racing news
Osborne Bulls picks off another target
Well-placed Godolphin gelding Osborne Bulls has racked up another victory at Rosehill as he patiently works through his grades for …
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Australia horse racing news
Aqua Vite continues consistent form
Consistent Aqua Vite has ended a run of close second for trainer Scott Morrisey by winning the Open Handicap at …
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Australia horse racing news
Drawing wide no barrier for Widgee Turf
Widgee Turf has overcome the widest draw in the Group Three Victoria Handicap to storm home to an impressive win …
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Australia horse racing news
Cellarman wins Doncaster Prelude
Cellarman has won the Prelude but will be missing from the $3 million Doncaster Mile as he wasn’t considered when …
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Australia horse racing news
Shoreham lands G3 Easter Cup at Caulfield
After stints interstate in Sydney and Brisbane, Shoreham has returned to the Flemington stable of Saab Hasan to win the …
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Australia horse racing news
Front-running Hiyaam wins G1 Vinery Stud
Jockey Michael Dee has ridden Hiyaam to a front-running victory in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news
Almandin powers home in G1 Tancred Stakes
The 2016 Melbourne Cup winner Almandin has outlasted Ambitious and Who Shot Thebarman to take out the Tancred Stakes at …
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Australia horse racing news
Lloyd gets 100 winners in Queensland
Premier jockey Jeff Lloyd has recorded 100 winners in Queensland for the third season in a row with his win …
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Australia horse racing news
Derby-bound Levendi claims Tulloch Stakes
Levendi warmed up for the Australian Derby on day one of The Championships by producing an eye-catching dress rehearsal in …
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Australia horse racing news
Diuretic forces Maloney out at Caulfield
Ryan Maloney has admitted taking a diuretic, forcing stewards to stand him down from riding at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Prompt Response wins Emancipation
Prompt Response has claimed the Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill with less than two lengths covering the Group Two field …
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Horse Racing Tips
Mornington tips & form for Saturday, April 1
MORNINGTON is one of Australia’s key meetings this Sunday and punters have a solid seven race card to look forward …
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Australia horse racing news
Currie’s hustle pays off at Doomben
A phone call to owner Muck Crooks on spec from trainer Ben Currie has again proved a winner with Mishani …
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Australia horse racing news
Spright bounces back to win Star Kingdom
Classy mare Spright has put a poor previous preparation behind her with an impressive win in the Star Kingdom Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Apprentice lands milestone Caulfield win
Liam Riordan has guided Runson to an impressive victory at Caulfield to give the apprentice his first metropolitan win with …
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Australia horse racing news
Doncaster Mile next for Arbeitsam
Arbeitsam has earned himself a start in the Doncaster Mile with a bold front-running win in the Group Three Neville …
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Australia horse racing news
Xebec scores first Australian win
Chris Waller’s former Irish stayer Xebec has scored his first Australian win at Doomben by leading all of the way …
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Australia horse racing news
Irukandji to target Sires’ Produce Stakes
Prolific Group One-winning stallion Dundeel has a first stakes win on his record after Irukandji claimed The Schweppervescence at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news
Sunset Watch impresses with Caulfield win
Sunset Watch has followed his maiden win at Ballarat with an all-the-way win over 1100m at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Robert Smerdon issued show cause notice
Racing Victoria stewards have invited former trainer Robert Smerdon to a show cause hearing ahead of the Aquanita case being …
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Market Movers
Doomben firmers & drifters for Saturday, March 31
DOOMBEN is Queensland’s primary meet this Saturday and a solid nine race card awaits. Your sunshine state tips are sorted …
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Market Movers
Caulfield market movers for Saturday, March 31
AFTER the Good Friday break from racing in Victoria Caulfield is back in full swing with an entertaining nine race …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Our Abbadean delivers in G2 event
Our Abbadean completed a stellar black type day at Awapuni for her trainers and jockey with the first stakes victory …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Magnum gives connections reason to celebrate
Former Singapore galloper Magnum opened his winning account in New Zealand with stakes success at Awapuni on Saturday. The New …
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Market Movers
Rosehill market movers for Saturday, March 31
ROSEHILL is back racing this Easter Saturday and a huge race card of nine events is on the agenda. Horse …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Team Te Akau’s young talent scoops Group 1 pool
Te Akau’s glorious season with their two-year-olds continued at Awapuni where Avantage completed a coveted Group 1 double for the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Sherrif guns down Awapuni rivals
Rising star Sherrif put up a compelling argument for a trip to Australia with an emphatic performance at Awapuni. The …
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Horse Racing News
Hey Doc in perfect shape for Doncaster
Trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping the rain stays away as Hey Doc chases a second Group One win in the …
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Singleton dreams of Oaks breakthrough
Scott Singleton hopes Cambage can give him his first runner in the Australian Oaks, but first the filly has to …
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Melham loses whip suspension appeal
Ben Melham’s appeal against a two-week suspension has failed while fellow jockey Glyn Schofield will also miss day two of …
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I Am A Star ready for big run in Doncaster
Trainer Shane Nichols is hoping for an improving track for I Am A Star who will try to become the …
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Tiffani Brooker to keep run rolling
Apprentice Tiffani Brooker hopes to keep her winning run going in the lead up to the winter carnival at Doomben …
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Lane with chances at first Sydney G1 win
Melbourne-based Damian Lane will chase his first Sydney Group One win on day one of The Championships with his rides …
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Country boys Cogliere and Adkins reunite
They go a long way back and now Cogliere and apprentice jockey Andrew Adkins are looking forward to the Country …
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Fillies to rule again in Sires’ Produce
Punters are banking on the Golden Slipper form to prevail in the Group One Sires’ Produce Stakes at Randwick …
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Horse Racing News
Brazen Moss after first open win
The in-form Brazen Moss has a chance to go from midweek class to open company winner in the space of …
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Horse Racing Tips
2017 Country Championships Final tips – best form and betting
LAUNCHED in 2015, the Country Championships gives rural horses and trainers the opportunity to compete for a chance to run …
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Horse Racing News
Doomben meeting set to go ahead
Strong winds have helped the Doomben track dry out to the stage it is ready to host Saturday’s planned meeting …
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Tosen Stardom scratching leaves Weir with one Doncaster mile shot
DARREN Weir-trained six-year-old Tosen Stardom has been scratched from Saturday’s Group One Doncaster Mile after the it was decided conditions …
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Flying Jess to bounce back at Randwick
John Moloney is looking for an improved showing from Magic Millions Guineas winner Flying Jess in the Carbine Club Stakes …
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Floods put dampener on Perfect Dare moment
Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn will miss Perfect Dare’s bid to win the Country Championships final at Randwick after returning home …
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So Si Bon gets another crack at a Derby
So Si Bon finished fourth in the Victoria Derby in the spring and will be out to improve on that …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips
Australian Derby betting guide, form, odds and best tips
THE Australian Derby is a $2 million feature on day one of The Championships which is always a great betting …
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Burning Front on verge of milestone
Burning Front can take his career earnings past $1 million if he continues his winning streak in the Listed Golden …
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Back to the bush for international owner
After having a runner at the Dubai World Cup meeting, owner Glenn Whittenbury now has his sights set on the …
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Craig Williams cleared for Randwick rides
Craig Williams has passed his compulsory cognitive test after suffering concussion in a post-race fall at Mornington …
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Limestone scratched from Bendigo race
Quality two-year-old filly Limestone has been scratched from the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo for which she had been the …
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McEvoy fresh for The Championships
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy is looking forward to the The Championships at Randwick after coming back from suspension …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips
Best horse racing tips for Randwick and Bendigo, Saturday April 1
THE Championships are all the rage in Sydney this weekend, but there’s also some quality racing action at Bendigo’s stand …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips
The Championships day one guide with form, odds and free tips
THE Championships is Sydney’s premier racing carnival and day one runs this Saturday at Randwick where the $3 million Doncaster …
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Horse Racing News
Doomben meeting in the balance
The Doomben race meeting is in the balance with strong drying winds giving some hope it can race after 150mm …
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Star Turn retired to Vinery Stud
Multiple Group One-placed sprinter Star Turn has run his last race and will stand at Vinery Stud in the new …
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Kris Lees adds to impressive C’ship team
Rustic Melody is the latest Kris Lees-trained horse to put her name forward for the Provincial Championship Final …
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Winx primed to continue Group One legacy
Trainer Chris Waller says star mare Winx has had a faultless build-up as she attempts to make history in the …
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“I don’t bash horses”: Tommy Berry
Racing NSW stewards have continued a crackdown on whip use with Tommy Berry venting his annoyance after his latest fine …
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Stratum Star in good order for Doncaster
Stratum Star heads into the Doncaster Mile in top shape after a gallop with Australian Guineas winner Palentino …
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Cavanough counts cost of Moody suspension
The flow-on effect of Peter Moody’s ban will result in Albury trainer Brett Cavanough downsizing his team of racehorses …
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Horse Racing News
Facts and Figures on the TJ Smith Stakes
A look at the history of the Group One TJ Smith Stakes …
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Frustrations build on PPL inequality
Female jockeys hoping to be included in the paid parental leave scheme will have to wait even longer as the …
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Tarzino on his way to greatness
Australian Derby favourite Tarzino is fast securing his future at stud as his own sire Tavistock hits new highs …
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Randwick rain a nuisance for Famous Seamus
Noel Mayfield-Smith is sweating on Randwick drying out to give Famous Seamus his best chance in the $2.5 million TJ …
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Murphy taking a Shotacross The Bow
Trainer David Murphy has a winter carnival contingency plan for Shotacross The Bow depending on whether he shows he can …
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Facts and Figures on Sires’ Produce Stakes
A look at the history of the Group One Sires’ Produce Stakes …
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Tegan Harrison to have first Randwick ride
Queensland jockey Tegan Harrison will call on an expert to give her the rundown on how to ride the Randwick …
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Weir looking to add to his cup tally
Darren Weir has Puccini, Falago and Ancient King engaged in the Mornington Cup looking to add to his Cups tally …
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Flamberge going for third G1 in a row
Former Peter Moody-trained sprinter Flamberge will chase his third consecutive Group One win in the TJ Smith Stakes …
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Winx primed to continue Group One legacy
Trainer Chris Waller says star mare Winx has had a faultless build-up as she attempts to make history in the …
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Yankee Rose to bloom in Sires’ Produce
Yankee Rose will be trying to go one better than her Golden Slipper finish when steps out in the ATC …
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Group 1 Queen Elizabeth field takes shape
The field for the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes is starting to take shape, with The United States’ connections set …
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RQ release 2016/17 schedule and welcome back Tuesday racing
THE highlights of a revamped Racing Queensland thoroughbred calendar for the 2016/17 season, which was released yesterday, include a series …
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Kurtley to do his future racing in Qld
Consistent country NSW performer Kurtley will have his first start for new trainer Steve O’Dea after being transferred to Brisbane …
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Tosen Stardom out of Queen Elizabeth
Japanese horse Tosen Stardom has been ruled out of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes after a bleeding attack …
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Winx has faultless build-up to Doncaster
Winx’s final hit-out before contesting the Doncaster Mile has rounded off a faultless build-up, says trainer Chris Waller …
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Caulfield Cup start on the line
Ton Melbourne is the dominant favourite for the Mornington Cup with the winner guaranteed a start in the Caulfield Cup …
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