Today 16th May 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
Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, May 18
An eight-race program is scheduled for Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday night, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you best bets and free quaddie …
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The Follow Files: John O’Shea runner unlucky in Ortensia Stakes
In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three horses that are worth following next start after good runs on …
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Hawkesbury racing preview & best bets | Thursday, May 18
NSW racing heads to Hawkesbury on Thursday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. See HorseBetting’s top tips and quaddie picks …
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Australia horse racing news
Ulanova in Melbourne to target early age group sprints
Leading filly Ulanova has temporarily relocated to Australia to prepare for the early part of her upcoming three-year-old season …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Smart 3YO leading the way for Harris
Progressive three-year-old Urenui is proving a marquee player for New Plymouth trainer Debbie Harris following a smart win on Saturday …
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Australia horse racing news
Big Dance to get bigger and boost to Championships
Racing NSW today announced that prizemoney will be increased for the Big Dance and both the Country Championships and Provincial-Midway …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Double strikes add momentum to Moodley’s career
A pair of recent winning doubles have served to boost the profile of a newcomer to New Zealand racing, apprentice …
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 16, 2023
Two horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …
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Australia horse racing news
Zaaki headlines strong nominations for Doomben Cup Day
A total of 187 horses have been nominated for this Saturday’s Doomben Cup meeting, with Zaaki once again the main …
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Moe racing preview, best bets & quaddie | Tuesday, May 17
Moe Racing Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert has picked out …
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Kembla Grange racing tips, top odds & quaddie | May 17, 2022
HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for Tuesday’s six-race program at Kembla Grange …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Back to the day job for Dolan
We are nursing a sporting hangover this Monday as we try to recover from a mammoth weekend of racing and …
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Australia horse racing news
Valenciano claims Denis Staunton Memorial Cup for Cooke
Alice Springs trainer Barry Cooke had every right to be confident when he took Valenciano to Tennant Creek for Saturday’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Fawke takes out Tennant Creek Cup on Hagan Park debut
Having made the decision to return to South Australia in August, Sairyn Fawke has celebrated by winning the biggest race …
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 16, 2022
Two horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …
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Ballarat racing preview & best bets | Monday, May 16
The synthetic track at Ballarat Turf Club is back in action as it hosts an eight-race on Monday afternoon and …
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Ballarat betting tips, best odds & quaddie picks | Monday, 17/05
Ballarat horse betting preview is brought to you by Horsebetting.com.au. See all the tipping selections, value bets, top odds available …
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Tamworth betting preview, tips & top odds | Monday, May 17
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the Tamworth racing betting preview for Monday, May 17. See all the tips , value bets, top …
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Australia horse racing news
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 16, 2021
Horse racing around the country has eight meetings scheduled to help round out the weekend on the punt. Our racing …
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Gawler betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Sunday, 16/05/21
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the Gawler betting preview for Sunday racing in South Australia. See the top betting tips, best odds …
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Sunshine Coast betting preview, tips & odds | Sunday, May 16/21
Horsebetting.com.au brings the betting preview for the Sunshine Coast races on Sunday, May 16. See the top tips, value bets …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Daring ride secures royal result in Rotorua feature
Consistent sprinter Pop Star Princess secured her first black type success when she took out the Group 3 Rydges Rotorua …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Sharrock duo quinella opening race at New Plymouth
Trainer Allan Sharrock continued the red-hot run for his stable this season when he produced the quinella in the first …
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Bendigo betting preview, top tips & odds | Sunday, May 16/2021
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Bendigo races held on Sunday, May 16. See all the top tips, value …
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New Zealand horse racing news
The Good Fight scores knockout in Rotorua Cup
Consistent stayer The Good Fight left his race rivals in his wake as he scooted clear in the home straight …
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Australia horse racing news
Super Titus impresses with Flemington win
The addition of ear muffs has helped Super Titus to relax in his races with the Lindsay Park galloper landing …
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Australia horse racing news
Trekking beats Gytrash in Group 1 Goodwood
John Allen has steered the James Cummings-trained Trekking to a narrow win over favourite Gytrash in the Group One Goodwood …
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Australia horse racing news
Dirty Work completes hat-trick in Ortensia
Dirty Work has saved the day for his stable, making it three wins on end in the Listed Ortensia Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Lucy repays Squair with Silk Stocking win
Love You Lucy has made amends for ending trainer Barry Squair’s days as a trackwork rider with her win in …
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Australia horse racing news
Baker’s stable gem Irithea wins Dark Jewel
The Bjorn Baker-trained Irithea has won the Group Three Dark Jewel Classic at Scone to earn a trip to Queensland …
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Australia horse racing news
Hightail breaks Gold Coast duck in Guineas
Sydney gelding Hightail has finally had some luck in a Gold Coast feature race, winning at Group Three level …
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Australia horse racing news
Promising filly Fituese wins Listed race
The John Thompson-trained Fituese has made it five wins from seven starts with her first black-type success in the Listed …
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Australia horse racing news
Oceanex claims Cup berth in Andrew Ramsden
Victory in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington has given the Mick Price and Mick Kent Jr-trained Oceanex a ballot exemption …
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Australia horse racing news
Ranier claims Listed Luskin Star Stakes
After making it two wins from as many starts this preparation, Godolphin sprinter Ranier will head to Brisbane where the …
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Australia horse racing news
Wisdom Of Water in brilliant Atkins trial
Wisdom Of Water has turned in an outstanding trial for next month’s Group One JJ Atkins with his Gold Coast …
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Australia horse racing news
Prezado goes back-to-back at Flemington
Jamie Kah has guided the Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra-trained Prezado to another victory over the straight 1000m course at …
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Australia horse racing news
Dawn Passage stamps his Stradbroke claims
Dawn Passage has pressed his claims for a Stradbroke Handicap tilt after adding the Inglis 3YO Guineas at Rosehill to …
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Australia horse racing news
Macroura adds Listed win to perfect resume
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Macroura has maintained her unbeaten record with a brilliant win in the Woodlands Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Extra Time upsets boom colt in Group 3 National
High-priced colt Kazuhiko has been beaten but not disgraced at his debut in finishing second in the Group Three National …
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Australia horse racing news
Straight experience pivotal in Divine win
Lindsay Park-trained two-year-old Divine Caprice has broken through for her maiden city win taking out the Next Generation Sprint at …
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Australia horse racing news
Weight drop helps Romakash in Coast win
Romakash has appreciated a 5kg drop in weight from his previous start to win at the Gold Coast …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Uncle Steve’s ready, President’s Choice aims to keep on rising
Uncle Steve (123lb) is aiming to put a season-slowing injury setback behind him when he steps up to 1800m for …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Venues reduced under draft racing calendar proposal
The proposed calendar for the 2020-21 New Zealand racing season has been released today by RITA for consultation, as required …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Collett back in action
Expat New Zealand Jockey Alysha Collett is happy to be back in the saddle and will ride on Sunday at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Duncan jumping pair to tackle Aussie features
With COVID-19 curtailing the jumps season in New Zealand, Hunterville trainer Ken Duncan has elected to send two of his …
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Australia horse racing news
Tony McEvoy to build new Ballarat complex
Trainer Tony McEvoy will build a new training complex at Ballarat to complement his established bases at Angaston and Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news
Boomsara ready to bounce back at Doomben
Trainer Chris Munce believes drawing the outside barrier is not a total disaster for Boomsara in the BRC Sprint at …
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Australia horse racing news
Scarlet in dream Queensland Oaks trial
Scarlet Dream has trialled well in the lead-up to her run in The Roses at Doomben which will determine whether …
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Australia horse racing news
McNeil hopes experience pays off with War
Jye McNeil gets his second chance aboard Declares War when the three-year-old lines up in The Mahogany Challenge at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news
Mark Currie gets fine, suspended sentence
Toowoomba trainer Mark Currie has been fined $7500 and given a wholly suspended 12 month-sentence on race day treatment charges …
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Australia horse racing news
Mr Marathon Man now has speed in his legs
Former French-trained Mr Marathon Man will run for the second time in Australia when he lines up over 1400 metres …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Raymond Connors shooting for repeat double
Wanganui trainer Raymond Connors will bid to defend two feature race crowns when he lines up horses at Te Rapa …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Teetan and Cruz combine
Happy Valley’s French-themed night featured the Class 3 Le French May Trophy Handicap (1000m). The dash went to the Tony …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Fighter strikes for Purton in France Galop Cup
Zac Purton questioned Racing Fighter’s fortitude in the lead-up to the Class 3 France Galop Cup Handicap (1200m) at Happy …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Japan’s Happy Grin targets the Group 1 Champions & Chater Cup
Happy Grin is on track to contest the HK$10 million Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at …
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Australia horse racing news
Trainer Ben Currie loses application
A Supreme Court judge has refused an application to temporarily halt Racing Queensland’s decision to refuse Ben Currie’s nominations …
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Australia horse racing news
Veteran to line up again in another Cup
Two horses at vastly different stages of their racing careers will bid to deliver trainer Joe Pride an inaugural win …
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Australia horse racing news
Dwayne Dunn after first Goodwood on Booker
The Goodwood at Morphettville has eluded former Adelaide jockey Dwayne Dunn but he believes he has a good chance of …
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Australia horse racing news
Michael Walker to have Cup impact
Jockey Michael Walker’s patience could be rewarded with back-to-back Doomben Cups when he rides Fierce Impact …
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Australia horse racing news
Glen Boss to return to Australia
Glen Boss, the regular rider of three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, has announced he will return to Australia to …
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Australia horse racing news
Blake Shinn reunites with Toby Edmonds
In-form jockey Blake Shinn is set to reunite with leading trainer Toby Edmonds on two key rides at Doomben …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Group 1 winning son of Snitzel to Mapperley Stud
Mapperley Stud has added Snitzel’s Group 1 winning son, Summer Passage, to their five-strong stallion roster ahead of the 2019 …
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New Zealand horse racing news
History Beaudz Well for exciting juvenile
Taranaki trainer John Wheeler believes he has another exciting juvenile by Grangewilliam Stud stallion Zed on his hands, with the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
The Babe inducted into Hall of Fame
Legendary expat-Kiwi jockey Brent Thomson, affectionately known as The Babe, has been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Group 1 three-year-old sold to Hong Kong
Quality New Zealand three-year-old Arrogant is the latest Australasian galloper to join the exodus to Hong Kong following his recent …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Enable return delayed to Royal Ascot
Dual Arc winner Enable is set to make her eagerly anticipated return to action at Royal Ascot after being scratched …
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Australia horse racing news
Weir import measures up to city standard
Fifty Stars has completed a winning hat-trick from his only three starts with an impressive victory over 1400m at Sandown …
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USA horse racing news
Can Justify complete the American Triple Crown?
THE inevitable question following the Kentucky Derby every year is whether or not the winner of the race can go …
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Australia horse racing news
James McDonald back in winning groove
James McDonald has returned from a disqualification with a double at Warwick Farm …
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Horse Racing Tips
Kembla Grange betting tips & full form for Thursday, May 17
KEMBLA Grange is racing this Thursday and there’s a strong eight race card for punters to invest upon. Not sure …
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Australia horse racing news
Queensland Derby hopes on show at Coast
The Sunshine Coast midweek meeting has produced two promising three-year-old stayers headed to the Queensland Derby …
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Australia horse racing news
Chautauqua in training for spring return
Chautauqua has commenced work again after having a barrier ban placed on him that put an end to his autumn …
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Australia horse racing news
Almighty Crown bound for Queensland Derby
Almighty Crown has a Brisbane Group One on the radar after an impressive staying success at Warwick Farm for Sydney’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Oregon’s Day faces Doomben Cup challenge
Oregon’s Day is set to defy the trend of mares struggling in the Group One Doomben Cup …
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Australia horse racing news
Riviera Sandown win all for Hawkes family
Wayne Hawkes says his mother Jenny will be over the moon with the debut win of Riviera at Sandown …
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Australia horse racing news
McDonald makes winning return to racing
Former Sydney premiership-wining jockey James McDonald has returned from an 18-month disqualification in style with a win at Warwick Farm …
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Australia horse racing news
Newnham expects boost from Star Sensation
Mark Newnham is confident Star Sensation is on the rise after a slow start undermined her comeback to racing at …
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Australia horse racing news
Swacadelic lines up for fifth try at 3200m
Trainer Aaron Purcell is hoping Swacadelic gets his opportunity to win at 3200m for the first time when he runs …
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Australia horse racing news
Ever So Natural has a tough act to follow
Tracey Bartley will attempt to keep his successful season on an upward spiral when Ever So Natural runs at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news
Waller six to chase Group One Doomben Cup
Chris Waller has trained the first six horses across the line in a stakes race and has another chance to …
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New Zealand horse racing news
El Bayardo master of his own destiny
Progress on the flat in the coming months will determine if El Bayardo is to be tried in a new …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Smart 2YO doesn’t disappoint on debut
Expectations around Wekaforce at Ruakaka weren’t misplaced with the filly untested to make a dream start to her career. Trainer …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Kiwi mare chasing further stakes success
Ruud Not Too has settled in well in Queensland and will be given the opportunity to add Australian black type …
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Market Movers
Sandown betting moves for Wednesday, May 16
SANDOWN is Victoria’s primary mid-week meet and the punters have not been shy about wagering on the eight race card …
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Market Movers
Warwick Farm market movers for Wednesday, May 16
WARWICK Farm is racing this Wednesday and the punters haven’t been shy about launching into a number of these runners …
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Australia horse racing news
Waller runners dominate Doomben Cup field
Six of the 13 acceptors for the Group One Doomben Cup will be saddled by premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller …
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Australia horse racing news
Prominent racing identity Don Storey dies
Prominent Sydney racing owner, breeder and administrator Don Storey has died aged 86 …
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Horse Racing News
Bobby El-Issa outed on handling charge
Jockey Bobby El-Issa has been suspended for four months for not giving a horse every chance to obtain the best …
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Horse Racing News
VRC CEO Simon Love resigns
After almost two years as the chief executive of the Victoria Racing Club, Simon Love has handed in his resignation …
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Bayliss, Lindsay Park dominate at Geelong
Jockey Regan Bayliss and the Lindsay Park training team have combined for five winners on the program at a provincial …
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Matt Cumani suspended and fined
Trainer Matt Cumani has been suspended and fined over his failure to tell stewards of a strangles infection …
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Shoreham is right back home at Flemington
After interstate stints with Gerald Ryan and Les Kelly, Shoreham has returned home to the stables of Saab Hasan at …
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Hay Now set for Rosehill debut
Canberra-based mare Hay Now will strive to preserve an impressive record when she makes her Sydney debut at Rosehill …
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Crusher looking to maintain an unblemished record for Ben Currie
TRAINER Ben Currie knows he has a potential star on his hands in the form of Crusher, which will make …
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Karacatis earns third shot at G1 Goodwood
Victory in the D C McKay Stakes has given eight-year-old Karacatis a third shot at the Group One Goodwood at …
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Horse Racing Tips
Quaddie tips & free bets for Thursday, May 18 races at Pakenham
OUR weekly Thursday quaddie returns to the outskirts of Melbourne as Pakenham Racecourse hosts an interesting eight-race card. We’re looking …
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Horse Racing News
Jake to stake Qld Derby claims
His performance in a race in rural New Zealand will determine whether Jake The Muss makes the trip to Australia …
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Horse Racing News
Dubois seeks another French connection
NSW-based French trainer Jean Dubois will scour his homeland looking for fresh talent to boost his stable …
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Horse Racing News
Maher rejects Azkadellia ownership allegations
TRAINER Ciaron Maher is maintaining his innocence despite being formally charged by Racing Victoria (RV) over the ownership of five …
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Weir horses booked for Brisbane travel
Trainer Darren Weir has his Brisbane-bound horses booked on three early morning flights but there are no guarantees they can …
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Cumani pleads guilty to two charges
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board is considering penalty for Matt Cumani over his failure to tell stewards of a …
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NSW trainer outed for cobalt offence
A NSW trainer has been disqualified for 15 months for a cobalt offence while two Victorian trainers face charges relating …
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Horse Racing News
Capacity field to line up in Goodwood
Favourite Black Heart Bart has drawn barrier two in a field of 20 plus three emergencies as he chases back-to-back …
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Snitzel poised to take 2yo record
Victory by Madonnica at Wyong will give her sire Snitzel a record number of individual two-year-old winners for the season …
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Ghisoni trials well ahead of Qld campaign
Group-winning filly Ghisoni has pleased her connections in an easy barrier trial in Sydney ahead of a Brisbane winter campaign …
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Sebring Sun to shine in the winter
Trainer Gary Portelli is looking to build Sebring Sun’s confidence in the winter before he decided on any spring targets …
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Lindsay Park out to end Goodwood drought
David Hayes and Tom Dabernig are set to have five runners in The Goodwood as the partnership looks to win …
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Horse Racing News
Lindsay Park out to end Goodwood drought
David Hayes and Tom Dabernig are set to have five runners in The Goodwood as the partnership looks to win …
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Horse Racing News
Feek expects Barwon to relish 3200m
Co-trainer David Feek will give progressive stayer Barwon his chance over 3200metres in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemiington …
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Roger James aiming at Qld Classic
New Zealand trainer Roger James is striving to get Romantic Maid to the Queensland Oaks but is more hopeful The …
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Dylan Dunn to make G1 debut against father
Apprentice Dylan Dunn is excited to get the opportunity to ride in a Group One race for the first time …
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Derby shake-up as The Gurkha wins G1
The Aidan O’Brien-trained The Gurkha is the market leader for the Epsom Derby following his win in the French 2000 …
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Skye Bogenhuber appeals two-month ban
Queensland jockey Skye Bogenhuber will front the appeals board iin her appeal against a two-month suspension on a handling charge …
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Bondi Beach wins Vintage Crop Stakes
Bondi Beach has won the Group Three Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan on his way to the Ascot Gold Cup …
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