Today 17th October 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
Caulfield races preview & quaddie tips | Wednesday, October 18
A stacked eight-race program is scheduled for Caulfield on Wednesday for Coongy Cup Day. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and …
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Geelong Cup Day betting preview & best bets | October 19
The Group 3 Geelong Cup (2400m) headlines the action on Wednesday’s 10-race card from Geelong. HorseBetting’s James Herbert provides his …
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 17, 2022
Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …
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Australia horse racing news
Cisco Bay secures the wild card spot to The 2022 Big Dance race
Cisco Bay has charged home through the middle of the field in the Big Dance Wild Card (1600m) at Royal …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
California Spangle cruises to Group 2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy glory
California Spangle remains on target for a pair of blockbuster showdowns with Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty after eclipsing quality …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Kabugee makes winning return
Impressive two-year-old winner Kabugee made a winning return at three when successful in the Arawa Park Hotel 3YO 1215m at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Roger That lands Staphanos Classic
Veteran stayer Roger That took out the Listed Staphanos Classic (1950m) at Rotorua on Sunday under a perfect ride by …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Richardson guided by past Railway experience
Graham Richardson will follow a proven formula with his leading sprinter Bonny Lass through to her grand final at Te …
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Mornington racing tips & top value bets | Monday, October 18
HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race meeting at Mornington to be …
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 17, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees seven meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au …
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Kilmore Racing Tips & Odds – Sunday, 18 October 2020
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Sunday’s nine-race meeting at Kilmore …
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Australia horse racing news
Australian Racing Lose Legend To Hong Kong
Classique Legend has run his final race in Australia, at least for now, with his Hong Kong owner Bon Ho …
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Australia horse racing news
Waller Wins First Caulfield Cup In Style
Chris Waller has finally landed his first Caulfield Cup with star staying mare Verry Elleegant defying English Derby winner Anthony …
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Australia horse racing news
Octogenarian Trainer Scales The Everest
Classique Legend has given Australia’s best sprinters a start and a beating with a scintillating performance in the $15 million …
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Australia horse racing news
Danny O’Brien Hits A Winner With Graff
Talented sprinter Graff has broken an extended drought from the winner’s circle, scoring a Group Two victory on debut for …
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Australia horse racing news
Huge Day For Dailey After Kosciuszko Win
Bob Dailey went into The Kosciuszko double-handed as an owner and slot holder and he came away with all the …
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Australia horse racing news
Albarado Following In Sangster’s Footsteps
Trent Busuttin looks back fondly on Sangster’s win in the 2011 Victoria Derby and he’s hoping Albarado can do what …
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Australia horse racing news
Lazy Endanger Still Prevails At Caulfield
Sam Freedman believes Godolphin’s Endanger has a bright future and he will aim the gelding at the Carbine Club Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Snowden’s Colt Gives New Sire First Win
First season sire Capitalist has produced his first winner with Captivant impressive in claiming the Victory Vein Stakes at Randwick …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Golden Sixty and Beauty Generation square off again in Sha Tin Trophy
Golden Sixty has improved from his first-up win according to trainer Francis Lui as the BMW Hong Kong Derby hero …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Hot King Prawn’s still a Premier prospect for major honours
Joao Moreira believes Hot King Prawn is capable of winning a hitherto elusive Group 1 as the grey returns for …
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Australia horse racing news
A guide to Randwick’s $1.3m Kosciuszko
The $1.3 Kosciuszko, for horses trained in country NSW, will be run for the second time at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Caulfield Cup runner under injury cloud
Racing Victoria veterinarians will re-examine Caulfield Cup acceptor Crown Prosecutor after finding the stayer lame in a foreleg …
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Australia horse racing news
Payne to enjoy rare role for Sydney return
History-maker Michelle Payne will record another first when she has her debut NSW runner as a jockey and trainer …
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Australia horse racing news
A guide to the $14m Everest at Randwick
The $14 million Everest, dubbed the world’s richest race on turf, will run over 1200m at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Classic path to Oaks for filly Miami Bound
Promising filly Miami Bound will take on the colts and geldings in the Caulfield Classic on a path towards her …
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Australia horse racing news
Race experience key for juvenile Postcode
Tulloch Lodge two-year-old Postcode will have race experience on his side when he chases his first win in the Victory …
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Australia horse racing news
Gallic Chieftain after revenge in St Leger
A French import trained in Victoria will bid to use Sydney’s St Leger Stakes as a possible stepping stone towards …
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Australia horse racing news
No Melbourne Cup weight penalty for Wolfe
Wolfe has not been given a Melbourne Cup weight penalty for his win in the Coongy Cup and remains on …
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Australia horse racing news
Presently continues Oaks path at Caulfield
Presently will press her claims for a potential start in the VRC Oaks when she runs in the Group Three …
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Australia horse racing news
Berry rewarded for answering Clapper SOS
One of racing’s most popular horses, Happy Clapper is set to make his presence felt at the Everest meeting when …
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Australia horse racing news
Double Kosciuszko shot for trainer Shelton
After winning Randwick’s inaugural $1.3 million Kosciuszko, country trainer John Shelton has two shots at another career-defining victory in this …
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Australia horse racing news
Everest gives Greg Hickman an Olympic feel
Greg Hickman shares the same birth place as Miranda Kerr and he will be almost as popular if he can …
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Australia horse racing news
Parish hopes for Caulfield Cup upset again
Two years after winning the Caulfield Cup on $51 chance Boom Time, jockey Cory Parish hopes to cause another upset …
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Australia horse racing news
Neufbosc remains in Sydney ahead of Cup
Caulfield Cup second emergency Neufboasc could be in for a late dash from Sydney if there are any early scratchings …
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Australia horse racing news
Baster takes wide Cup draw in his stride
Jockey Stephen Baster says he isn’t worried about the hand dealt his Caulfield Cup ride The Chosen One who will …
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Australia horse racing news
Heathcote ready to fire with trial star
Trainer Robert Heathcote can confirm his reputation for getting good horses in private sales when two-year-old Rothfire runs at Eagle …
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Australia horse racing news
Vow And Declare a light weight Cup hope
Danny O’Brien reckons stayer-on-the-rise Vow And Declare is well handicapped for the Caulfield Cup with 52.5kg and is in great …
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Australia horse racing news
Crafty Spirit back to best for Eagle Farm
Crafty Spirit has recovered from an incident that ended his winter carnival and is ready to tackle open company at …
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Australia horse racing news
Gotta Kiss out to confirm Millions berth
Trainer Steve O’Dea’s filly Gotta Kiss can be the first Queensland horse to earn a Magic Millions 2YO Classic start …
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Australia horse racing news
Waller trio hold key to Eagle Farm contest
Trainer Chris Waller has elected to run The Lord Mayor in Sydney but still has a strong hand with three …
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Australia horse racing news
Brave Song back in form with Caulfield win
James McDonald has taken full use of his inside barrier draw guiding consistent sprinter Brave Song to victory at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
I Am A Star continues on her winning way
The Shane Nichols-trained I Am A Star has claimed another feature race win for mares, dominating the Group Three Ladies’ …
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Australia horse racing news
Ford not Blue about Destiny’s Kiss in Cup
Jay Ford won the St Leger aboard Victorian stayer Big Blue but he will be in a rival corner when …
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Australia horse racing news
Written By on track to complete Begg plan
Trainer Grahame Begg’s Coolmore Stud Stakes aspirations remain intact after Written By led throughout to claim the Blue Sapphire Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Japanese apprentice’s Caulfield Cup chance
South Australian-based Japanese apprentice Ryusei Sakai is excited about the chance to ride Sole Impact in the Caulfield Cup despite …
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Australia horse racing news
A guide to the $5 million Caulfield Cup
What you need to know about the $5 million Caulfield Cup 2018 …
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Australia horse racing news
Track conditions key for country sprinter
The track conditions at Randwick will determine whether Don’t Give A Damn backs up after struggling to handle heavy ground …
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Australia horse racing news
Ben Allen set for third Caulfield Cup ride
Apprentice Ben Allen is set for his third ride in the Caulfield Cup and hopes Night’s Watch can go better …
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Australia horse racing news
Confidence levels high for Weir Cup runner
The Darren Weir-trained import Kings Will Dream has had a flawless build-up to the Caulfield Cup …
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Australia horse racing news
Barrier draw moves King to Cup favouritism
After drawing barrier six in the Caulfield Cup, the Darren Weir-trained Kings Will Dream is the new favourite for the …
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Australia horse racing news
Tony Gollan on weather watch in two states
Premier trainer Tony Gollan is keeping an eye on the weather in Sydney and Brisbane as he bids for a …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Excalibur making progress towards staying features
Five-year-old gelding Excalibur heads into Saturday’s Listed Jakkalberry Classic (1950m) at Rotorua in fine fettle according to trainer Shaune Ritchie, …
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Australia horse racing news
Qld trainer pushes for all-weather track
As trainer Stuart Kendrick prepares his wet-tracker Hingus Rose for Doomben, he says the Sunshine Coast’s all-weather surface should be …
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Australia horse racing news
Youngstar in middle gate for Caulfield Cup
The Chris Waller-trained Youngstar has drawn barrier 10 in the Caulfield Cup, the $5 million race for which she is …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Final hit-out for Xpression ahead of Guineas
Group 2-winning filly Xpression will have one final hit-out at Ashburton on Saturday before she contests her main target of …
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Australia horse racing news
Enable to run in Breeders’ Cup Turf
Enable’s owner Prince Khalid Abdullah has given the go-ahead for Enable to run in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill …
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A crucial time ahead for Admire Deus
Former Caulfield Cup favourite Admire Deus has suffered a life-threatening leg injury and faces a crucial few days …
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Johannes Vermeer outright Cup favourite
The Aidan O’Brien-trained Johannes Vermeer is the outright favourite for the Caulfield Cup after drawing barrier two in the $3 …
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Ipswich abandoned because of rain
The Ipswich midweek meeting has been abandoned because of continuing rain …
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Johannes Vermeer gets inside Cup draw
The Aidan O’Brien-trained Johannes Vermeer has barrier two in the Caulfield Cup while one of the leading local hopes Humidor …
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Horse Racing Tips
Free form guide & Thursday quaddie tips for Moe Cup Day
All eyes are on Gippsland this Thursday afternoon for the annual Moe Cup meet. Free form, best bets and Thursday …
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White Moss ready for black-type test
Trainer Jason Coyle will test White Moss at Group Three level in The Nivison at Randwick with autumn and winter …
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Cox Plate plans for Royal Symphony
The Tony McEvoy-trained colt Royal Symphony is scheduled to have his next start in the $3 million weight-for-age Cox Plate …
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Fresh Johannes ready for Caulfield Cup
Johannes Vermeer has bounced out of his Caulfield Stakes placing and is on song to tackle the Group One Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Can The Everest ever be a success without overseas stars?
The first-ever running of The Everest was a success by any measure, but race organisers must find a way to …
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Trainer Clive Balfour has penalty varied
Trainer Clive Balfour has had a six-month disqualification for attempted race day treatments varied to a six-month suspension on appeal …
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Debut looms again for Highly Influential
Trainer Mark Newnham is looking forward to Highly Influential finally making his debut at Canterbury after two contrasting delays …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Bullrush back to its best in New Zealand
Rejuvenated sprinter Bullrush has fast-tracked its way into New Zealand stakes company after a brilliant first-up performance …
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Horse Racing News
Crown Witness out to remain unbeaten
The Blue Sapphire Stakes is the next test for unbeaten filly Crown Witness who returns from a let-up in the …
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Bowman has confidence in Cup ride Marmelo
Another spin around Werribee racecourse on Marmelo has given Hugh Bowman confidence ahead of the Group One Caulfield Cup …
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Field of 17 for the G1 Caulfield Cup
A final field of 17 has been declared for the $3 million Group One Caulfield Cup …
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Winx has gallop at Moonee Valley
Champion mare Winx has made a return to Moonee Valley in preparation for a record equalling third Cox Plate attempt …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Summer Passage set for Blue Sapphire Stakes
Matamata three-year-old Summer Passage is in the right order to execute a back-up plan at Caulfield on Wednesday …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Volpe Veloce sights set on sprint crowns
Multiple stakes winner Volpe Veloce might be set for feature sprint prizes during her next preparation …
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Ipswich set to race despite rain
Ipswich racetrack has had 109mm in three days but looks set to host its scheduled midweek meeting on a heavy …
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Admire Deus suffers serious leg injury
Imported Japanese Cups contender Admire Deus has suffered a serious leg injury with vets fighting to save his life …
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Admire Deus out of the Cup with injury
Japanese horse Admire Deus has been injured during trackwork at Warrnambool and is ot of the Caulfield Cup …
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Bowman rides Marmelo in another gallop
Hugh Bowman has taken Marmelo on another gallop at Werribee racecourse ahead of the Caulfield Cup …
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Harry Angel on target for Champions Sprint
Harry Angel and Caravaggio are scheduled to meet again in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot …
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ATC pays tribute to John Messara
The Australian Turf Club has paid tribute to retiring Racing NSW chairman John Messara …
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Big numbers set for gallops at the Valley
Sixty horses entered in the double header meeting at Moonee Valley are scheduled to gallop at Breakfast with the Best …
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Kavanagh admits phone “lie” to owners
The vet at the centre of cobalt cases in two states is a liar, Victorian trainer Mark Kavanagh has told …
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John Messara resigns from Racing NSW
Racing NSW chairman John Messara has announced his retirement after five years at the helm …
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The Quarterback on track for G1 Manikato
The Quarterback has rounded out his preparation for the Group One Manikato Stakes with a gallop on wet ground at …
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Jameka handed 1.5kg Melbourne Cup penalty
Jameka will be asked to carry 53.5kg in the Melbourne Cup after being given a 1.5kg penalty for her Caulfield …
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Ryan hoping it doesn’t rain on Red
Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping the forecast for rain in Sydney is wrong ahead of Red Excitement’s return to racing …
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Kavanagh says vet in cobalt case a liar
Flemington trainer Mark Kavanagh says his former vet has repeatedly lied in his cobalt case …
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Vadamos pleases Oliver at Moonee Valley
French contender Vadamos has been taken to Moonee Valley for a familiarisation gallop ahead of the Cox Plate …
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Horse Racing Tips
2016 Geelong Cup form guide, betting and free selections
THE Geelong Cup on Wednesday is one of the most important lead-up races to the Melbourne Cup. The race, which …
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Oliver lodges reckless riding ban appeal
Damien Oliver is making a second appeal against his reckless riding ban in an attempt to return to riding before …
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Spring campaign may be over for Tarzino
The swelling in his left foreleg that forced Tarzino out of the Caulfield Cup is likely to spell the end …
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Qld apprentices to appeal suspensions
Two Queensland apprentices will front Queensland’s new Racing Integrity Commission to appeal handling charges …
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Williams careless riding appeal date set
Craig Williams will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board to fight a suspension from the Caulfield Cup …
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Vadamos has Moonee Valley work-out
French Cox Plate contender Vadamos has been given a look at the Moonee Valley track in a gallop under Damien …
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Found could still defend Breeders’ Cup
Trainer Aidan O’Brien has not ruled Found out of a defence of the Breeders’ Cup despite her second in the …
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Carpenter to announce Jameka penalty
Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper Greg Carpenter is expected to give Caulfield Cup winner Jameka a 2kg Melbourne Cup penalty for …
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