This day 17th February 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
Dakota Lee all set for first race since NT Guineas scratching
The unbeaten Dakota Lee finally makes her return to racing on Saturday when she lines up in open company for …
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Horse Racing Tips
Darwin racing tips & free quaddie picks | Friday, February 17
What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Friday, February 17, 2023 …
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Horse Racing Tips
Rosehill race-by-race preview & best bets | Saturday 19/2/2022
HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst has previewed the 10-race card at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday and brings you his …
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Horse Racing Tips
Morphettville tips, odds & value bets | Saturday, February 19
HorseBetting’s South Australian form analyst brings you his top tips, best value bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race card …
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Australia horse racing news
Anamoe ‘problem-free’ heading into Hobartville Stakes
Trainer James Cummings says Anamoe has had a “problem-free” lead up into Saturday’s Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill Gardens, where the …
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Horse Racing News
Brown hoping The Inferno can taste success in Lightning Stakes
Cliff Brown will be hoping his galloper, The Inferno, can deliver him Group 1 success in the Lightning Stakes (1000m) …
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Australia horse racing news
Doomben trials abandoned, two jockeys injured in falls
Scheduled to host 21 trials on Thursday morning, the Brisbane Racing Club was forced to abandon the remainder of the …
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Australia horse racing news
Jameka colt Sir Bailey salutes at Sandown for Maher & Eustace
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have unearthed yet another promising young galloper with the win of the impressively bred Sir …
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Horse Racing Tips
Flemington racing tips & quaddie picks | Lightning Stakes Day
Horsebetting.com.au presents a race-by-race preview of the nine-race card scheduled for Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse on …
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Horse Racing Tips
Canterbury racing tips & quaddie picks | Friday, February 18
Friday night racing in Sydney heads to Canterbury Park this week with eight races set to be run. HorseBetting’s New …
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Horse Racing Tips
Moonee Valley racing tips & best odds | Friday, February 18
HorseBetting.com.au’s tipping expert brings you the best bets and top odds for the eight-race meeting at Moonee Valley on Friday, …
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Australia horse racing news
Jonker trials at Doomben en route to Oakleigh Plate
Group 1 winner Jonker stepped out at the Doomben trials on Thursday morning in preparation for the Oakleigh Plate (1100m), …
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Australia horse racing news
Probabeel retirement shakes up All-Star Mile field
The sudden retirement of star Kiwi mare Probabeel has thrown a spanner in the works, as the announcement of the …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 17, 2022
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Ricky Yiu, Zac Purton split Happy Valley honours with trebles
Ricky Yiu and Zac Purton shared the Happy Valley limelight on Wednesday night (16 February) with trebles as the former …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Fownes strong handed for Sunday’s Group 1 double-header at Sha Tin
Caspar Fownes has never been one to shirk a challenge and this Sunday (20 February) at Sha Tin the reigning …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Weighty Cup bid best option for Group One mare
Concert Hall’s standing will force her to concede significant amounts of weight to her opposition in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Rising star to join Moroney stable
Exciting four-year-old Bankers Choice will do his future racing from the Melbourne stable of Michael Moroney after clients secured a …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Golden Sixty ready to rock in Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
While he will be without his legion of adoring fans in the stands at Sha Tin, Golden Sixty – “The …
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Horse Racing Tips
Warrnambool racing tips & betting odds – Thursday 18/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds, best value bets and top quaddie numbers for Thursday’s meeting at Warrnambool Racing Club …
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Australia horse racing news
Ryan Positive Sydney Sprinter Can Standout
After being forced to scratch Standout twice due to wet tracks in Sydney, trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping for a …
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Pakenham racing tips & betting odds | Thursday 18/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds, best bets and top quaddie picks for Thursday night’s meeting at Pakenham Racing Club …
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Doomben top tips, value bets & best odds | Thursday, 18/02/21
HorseBetting’s top betting experts bring you all the top tips, value bets, best odds and quaddie selections for Doomben Racecourse’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Snowden Hoping Blinkers Are Fit For A King
Dual Group One winner King’s Legacy will have an important gear change when he takes on a quality field in …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
‘Confidence’ the key as Derek Leung targets personal best
Derek Leung has been in fine form recently with five wins from the last three race meetings and this Wednesday …
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Australia horse racing news
Eustace Confident Filly Can Overcome Draw
The chances of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace claiming their first Blue Diamond Stakes have been dealt a blow after …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Ritchie taking conservative approach with Classic hopefuls
Progressive three-year-old Shockallia will not contest the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) but could be seen in Classic …
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Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Another day, another shitstorm in Australian racing
Punt Drunk dissects a whacky 24 hours of Australian horse racing news and brings you some of the best bets …
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Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news
Lindsays ready to glam it up in Melbourne
Letzbeglam could this weekend kick off a successful four-week Group 1 attack by Cambridge Stud owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay …
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Australia horse racing news
Jockey outed for four years for cannabis
North Queensland jockey Mark Elliott has been disqualified for four years after pleading guilty to his sixth positive test to …
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Australia horse racing news
Currie chasing back-to-back Blue Diamonds
Luke Currie is confident unbeaten Hanseatic is the horse to beat in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes as the …
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Australia horse racing news
Every Rose to bloom in Silver Slipper
Every Rose has won a trial ahead of her return in the Silver Slipper as the race for Golden Slipper …
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Australia horse racing news
Anaheed on target for Group 1 Oakleigh Plate
Impressive Rubiton Stakes winner Anaheed will be striving to become the first three-year-old filly in almost 20 years to win …
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Australia horse racing news
Melody Belle, Kolding to work at Caulfield
Leading Futurity Stakes contenders Melody Belle and Kolding are scheduled to go to Caulfield for familiarisation gallops in preparation for …
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Australia horse racing news
Queensland racing in healthy state
A half yearly report shows Queensland racing is in a healthy place apart from worries about the performance of the …
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Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news
Probabeel on target for Surround
High-class three-year-old Probabeel has settled into life in Sydney well and was put through her paces when finishing fifth in …
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Australia horse racing news
Stewards issue Mark Sues with nine charges
Racing Victoria stewards have issued welfare charges against trainer Mark Sues saying he failed to provide sufficient nutrition to four …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Colgan full of praise for leading Derby hopes
Vinnie Colgan is happy not to have to make the call between the rides on Two Illicit and Dragon Leap …
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Australia horse racing news
ATC begins to distribute hay from appeal
The Australian Turf Club will begin distributing hay to the NSW South Coast funded by money raised at a recent …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Time Warp turns time to floor Exultant in Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
Time Warp delivered a blast from the past to level hot favourite Exultant in a rip-roaring Group 1 Citi Hong …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Beauty Generation battles back to lift third Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup
A different approach brought a familiar result as Beauty Generation returned to the winner’s arch with a tough victory in …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Exultant cements star stayer status in thrilling Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
Hong Kong now has a supreme stayer to go alongside its master miler. And the manner in which Exultant took …
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Ireland horse racing news
National hero Tiger roars over hurdles for Boyne success at Navan
Last year’s Randox Health Grand National hero Tiger Roll warmed up for another ambitious spring campaign with a clear-cut victory …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Beauty Generation steams to victory in Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup
The Beauty Generation steamroller flattened all-comers again at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday 17 February) as Hong Kong’s champion bagged …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Mission Tycoon shocks them in Hong Kong Classic Cup
Mission Tycoon gave the four-year-old pecking order a shake with a 91/1 triumph in the HK$10 million Hong Kong Classic …
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USA horse racing news
War of Will opens Championship Series with Risen Star win
War of Will accelerated into the stretch with a clear lead and scored by a 2 ¼-length margin in the …
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USA horse racing news
Anothertwistafate becomes latest Scat Daddy sensation in El Camino Real
After coming up with unbeaten Triple Crown champion Justify in his penultimate crop, late sire Scat Daddy has bequeathed a …
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Australia horse racing news
Winx to get better after Apollo: Waller
Trainer Chris Waller expects champion Winx to improve further as she heads to the next assignment in her farewell campaign …
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Australia horse racing news
Price gallopers set to trial at Cranbourne
A number of trainer Mick Price’s autumn carnival hopefuls will step up their workloads in barrier trials at Cranbourne …
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Australia horse racing news
Tassort to stamp Slipper credentials
Godolphin colt Tassort will run in the Silver Slipper, a traditional lead-up to the $3.5 million Golden Slipper for which …
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Australia horse racing news
New rider for Warrior in Futurity Stakes
With Regan Bayliss having departed for Hong Kong, Luke Nolen has snared the ride aboard Redkirk Warrior in the Group …
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Australia horse racing news
Brooklyn Hustle to improve for Diamond
Trainer Jason Warren is convinced Brooklyn Hustle will improve from her fifth in the Prelude when she lines up in …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news
Jeemi Takes Top Honours In Round Two Of Al Ain Marathon Series
Racing at Al Ain on Friday was highlighted by Round 2 Of The Al Ain Marathon Series, a 4100m handicap …
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Australia horse racing news
Viddora could clinch Dubai trip in Plate
Viddora’s performance in the Group One Oakleigh Plate will determine whether she heads abroad to contest a feature sprint in …
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Australia horse racing news
Qld apprentice Jackson Murphy on the mend
Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy hopes to be back riding work in a few weeks after treatment for a wrist …
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Australia horse racing news
Club no wiser after trials run under cloud
The Victoria Racing Club will look to hold further twilight trials with initial testing of the position of the sun …
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Australia horse racing news
Lawyers to again push for Currie deferral
Stewards plan to push on with a show cause action against trainer Ben Currie but his lawyers will again press …
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Australia horse racing news
Qld trainer Stuart Hinks dies aged 73
Well known and respected Ipswich-based trainer Stuart Hinks has died aged 73 from cancer …
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Australia horse racing news
Top jumper Coneygree retired after Ascot
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree has been retired immediately after being pulled up in the Swinley Chase at Ascot …
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Australia horse racing news
Suncraze boosts Country Championship hopes
Suncraze has continued his build-up for the Country Championships with an impressive win at Randwick for Tamworth trainer Melanie O’Gorman …
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Australia horse racing news
Alizee makes triumphant Randwick return in G2 Light Fingers Stakes
Group One-winning filly Alizee has stamped her class on the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Faraway Town claims Group Three Triscay Stakes
The Matthew Smith-trained mare Faraway Town has won her first black-type race, taking out the Triscay Stakes at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Malvern Estate headed to winter carnival
Malvern Estate has made it four wins in a row and is headed to the winter carnival at Doomben …
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Australia horse racing news
Redkirk Warrior wins Group One Lightning Stakes
Redkirk Warrior has produced a storming finish to beat Redzel in the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news
Grunt stamps his Aust Guineas credentials
The Mick Price-trained Grunt has taken out the Group Three C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington to give the trainer …
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Australia horse racing news
Kaepernick wins at Group Three level
Kaepernick has caused a minor upset to win the Group Three Southern Cross Stakes at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Endless Drama breaks through in Australia in Apollo Stakes
The imported Endless Drama has won the Group Two Apollo Stakes at Randwick, wearing down Global Glamour for an important …
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Australia horse racing news
Quick Defence surges late for Randwick win
Trainer Chris Waller knew what to expect from Quick Defence at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Rimraam lands plunge first-up in Vanity
Despite failing to stay the VRC Oaks distance in the spring, Rimraam will target the Group One Australasian Oaks at …
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Australia horse racing news
Ken’s Dream sets course for G1 Newmarket
Ken’s Dream has pressed his claims for a crack at the Group One Newmarket Handicap after winning for the second …
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Australia horse racing news
Winx pleases in simulated private Randwick race
Winx and her jockey Hugh Bowman have blown away any cobwebs caused by a delay to her return, combining in …
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Australia horse racing news
Brazen Moss plan pays off for Tony Gollan at Doomben
Tony Gollan and jockey Jim Byrne have devised tactics that paid off handsomely with Brazen Moss winning at Doomben …
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Australia horse racing news
Almost Court, Emperor’s Way share spoils in Randwick dead heat
Almost Court and Emperor’s Way could not be separated by a photo finish at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Setoga shocks jockey in last-to-first win
Setoga has caught his jockey Paul Hammersley by surprise with his powerful finish to win at Doomben after missing the …
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Australia horse racing news
Kings Will Dream scores Flemington victory
Kings Will Dream has followed up wins at Warrnambool and Ballarat at his first two Australian starts with victory at …
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Horse Racing Tips
Port Macquarie tips & form for Sunday, February 18
PORT Macquarie hosts racing this Sunday and punters have a great card of racing in the offing. All the focus …
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Australia horse racing news
Santos a serious Golden Slipper contender
Gai Waterhouse is eyeing a seventh Golden Slipper with impressive Randwick winner Santos, a colt she says has always been …
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Australia horse racing news
Only Wanna Sing defies wet-track concerns
Only Wanna Sing has won at Doomben in a tight finish that fooled everyone except his trainer Robert Heathcote …
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Australia horse racing news
Prairie Fire books berth in Blue Diamond Stakes
Prairie Fire is expected to take his place in the Blue Diamond Stakes on a seven-day back-up after winning a …
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Australia horse racing news
Mate Story racks up second Highway victory
Mate Story has provided Goulburn trainer Jean Dubois with his second metropolitan win following another Highway Handicap success at Randwick …
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Market Movers
Ascot firmers & drifters for Saturday, February 17
ASCOT is the west’s primary meet today and the punters have made their moves ahead of the opener. Let’s take …
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Australia horse racing news
ATC Derby aspirant Rancho Montoya to run at Sunshine Coast
Promising stayer Rancho Montoya has had another change of plans after Doomben was rated heavy and the Sunshine Coast was …
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Market Movers
Flemington market movers for Saturday, February 17
IT is a massive day of racing at Flemington today as Melbourne’s premier track hosts nine races. The punters have …
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Market Movers
Randwick market movers for Saturday, February 17
RANDWICK has a huge nine race card for punters to get after today and that’s exactly what they have done …
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Horse Racing News
Ben Allen produce brilliant Valley ride as Brugal Reward wins
YOUNG jockey Ben Allen produced the ride of the night at Moonee Valley to steer Brugal Reward to victory in …
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Horse Racing News
Moloney to appeal improper riding ban
Patrick Moloney will appeal a 28 meeting ban for improper riding in a race at Sale …
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Price dreams of Royal Ascot run for Flying Artie
FLYING Artie is looking to maintain a strong first-up record as the $4.60 favourite in Saturday’s Group One Black Caviar …
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Poon granted licence to ride in Hong Kong
Apprentice Matthew Poon, who has been based in South Australia since mid-2015, has been granted a licence to ride in …
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Horse Racing News
Counterattack fit for Lightning but one eye on Newmarket Hcp
Chris Waller has declared Counterattack ready to go ahead of the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday …
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Flying Artie in top shape for Lightning
Trainer Mick Price is confident Group One-winning colt Flying Artie has had the right preparation for his return in the …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Hong Kong Jockey Club announces 2017-18 licensing decisions
THE Hong Kong Jockey Club has released official information regarding the latest meeting of its licensing committee. The club has …
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Horse Racing News
Lloyd and Edmonds on successful road
Much travelled Binalong Road can continue the fabulous run by jockey Jeff Lloyd and trainer Toby Edmonds in the Open …
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Horse Racing News
Australian horses on Royal Ascot radar
Increasing the Australian representation at the Royal Ascot meeting has become a priority for administrator Nick Smith …
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Darmanin with chance at first G1 win
Anthony Darmanin continues his association with Illustrious Lad in the Lightning Stakes with both jockey and horse chasing a first …
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Horse Racing News
Queensland harness race to be given Grand Circuit status
Harness racing in Queensland has received a shot in the arm with The Black’s A Fake feature joining an elite …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Michael Freedman wins Hong Kong Jockey Club license
THE Hong Kong Jockey Club has awarded a trainer’s license to Michael Freedman for the 2017-18 racing season. The 48-year-old …
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Horse Racing News
Michael Freedman to train in Hong Kong
Michael Freedman has been granted a licence to train in Hong Kong in the new season …
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Horse Racing News
Comin’ Through ready for next step
Trainer Chris Waller has high hopes for Comin’ Through who is the favourite for the Hobartville Stakes …
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Horse Racing News
Mallyon gets Group race ride for Godolphin
Andrew Mallyon is looking forward to the opportunity to ride Godolphin-owned colt Malaise in the Group Three C S Hayes …
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Flying Artie in top shape for Lightning Stakes
Trainer Mick Price is confident Group One-winning colt Flying Artie has had the right preparation for his return in the …
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Horse Racing News
Manners key for Time Awaits at Flemington
Time Awaits and Domination line up for Tony McEvoy in the Talindert Stakes at Flemington …
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Moreira given all clear for Blue Diamond Stakes ride
Hong Kong officials have given Joao Moreira the green light to fly to Australia for the Blue Diamond Stakes meeting …
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Horse Racing News
Weight no worry for Paradis Imperial
Trainer Tony McMahon is more worried by a bad barrier rather than a big weight for Paradis Imperial at Eagle …
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Adelaide Cup mission for Bagot Hcp winner
Annus Mirabilis will resume from a let-up over 2000m at Flemington and is on a path towards the Adelaide Cup …
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Harlow Gold bigger and stronger for autumn
David Hayes says VRC Oaks runner-up Harlow Gold has returned a bigger, stronger and more relaxed filly which he hopes …
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Trainer Rod Hurley eyeing city success
Rod Hurley has worked for many top trainers but is now ready to make a name for himself through tough …
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Filly to reign in the Silver Slipper
She Will Reign puts her Golden Slipper credentials on the line in the Silver Slipper at Rosehill …
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Matt Cameron bounces back from concussion for Australian Guineas
NEW Zealand jockey Matt Cameron has been confirmed to ride Xtravagant for the 2016 Australian Guineas on March 5. Cameron …
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