This day 2nd April in horse racing news history
From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time.
New Zealand horse racing news
Caboche relishes extra distance at Bendigo
Caboche was a placegetter in last year’s Group 1 Queensland Derby, and a return to that distance paved his way …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 2, 2023
Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …
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Horse Racing Tips
Grafton races betting preview & best bets | Monday, 3/4/23
We kick-off the racing week with an eight-race program out of Grafton Racecourse. See all the top racing tips, best …
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Australia horse racing news
Doubles for Todd and Hampson as competition heats up in Alice
With the Alice Springs Cup Carnival starting next weekend, a few horses capable of making an impact during April made …
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Australia horse racing news
Heresy leads home a Godolphin first four in P J Bell Stakes
Heresy has led home a stable first four in the Group 3 P J Bell Stakes, with James Cummings delighted …
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Australia horse racing news
Mr Brightside claims the Doncaster Mile
The Ben & JD Hayes-trained Mr Brightside has handed the Hayes brothers a maiden Group 1 win as a training …
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Australia horse racing news
Nature Strip back to his best in TJ Smith Stakes
The Chris Waller-trained Nature Strip has claimed a third straight TJ Smith Stakes as he returned to his best form …
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Australia horse racing news
Hitotsu claims ATC, VRC Derby double
Star colt Hitotsu won his third Group 1 race, with a stunning win in the Australian Derby at Royal Randwick, …
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Australia horse racing news
Another One goes one better in Country Championships Final
Having finished second in the race last year, the Gary Colvin-trained Another One has gone one better to claim the …
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Australia horse racing news
Fireburn adds the Sires’ to winning streak
Golden Slipper winner Fireburn has added the second leg of the Sydney two-year-old Triple Crown to her resume, with a …
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Australia horse racing news
Gritty win for Nerve Not Verve in Chairman’s Quality
Michael Moroney has won his second Chairman’s Quality, with Nerve Not Verve proving too strong in the Group 2 event …
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Australia horse racing news
Honeycreeper runs away to win Adrian Knox
Honeycreeper has raced away from the field to claim Saturday’s Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) at Randwick in dominant …
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Australia horse racing news
Waller, McDonald race away with Carbine Club Stakes
Chris Waller & James McDonald have combined once again to take out Saturday’s Carbine Club Stakes in impressive fashion on …
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Australia horse racing news
Semillion, Pike dig deep in Kindergarten Stakes
The Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes-trained Semillion has managed to lead throughout the Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick to salute as …
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Australia horse racing news
Costin delivers on the Big Stage in Muswellbrook Gold Cup
The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Regal Stage managed to take out the Muswellbrook Gold Cup on Friday afternoon following …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 2, 2022
13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Vincent Ho retains faith in Golden Sixty’s ability to rebound
Unmoved by successive defeats aboard Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper, Vincent Ho is confident Golden Sixty can reprise winning habits in …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Walker looking for fairy tale start
It is a case of back to the future as Mark Walker assumes control of Te Akau Racing’s Matamata stable …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Regal Lion puts Redcraze Racing in the spotlight
As well as giving his retiring co-trainer Murray Baker a shot at an astonishing sixth and final win in the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Pike quintet head to Avondale
It will be a rare occurrence for Tony Pike on Saturday when he heads to Avondale to line-up five runners …
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Australia horse racing news
Bjorn Baker quartet primed for today’s Group 1 Australian Derby
Ask and you shall receive. In jockey Damian Lane’s case, it took an unfortunate injury to a fellow hoop, star …
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Australia horse racing news
Ellsberg under rated in Doncaster Mile according to trainer
You can rest assured Ellsberg will not stop trying in the $3 million The Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick today …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Rain no barrier for Tiley trio in Group One feature
Trainer Nigel Tiley will take a three-pronged attack into Saturday’s Group 1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at …
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Australia horse racing news
Melody Belle passed fit to start at Rosehill
Melody Belle will be given the chance to break her Sydney hoodoo after recovering well from a health setback …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Babylon Berlin ready for stern test at Ellerslie
Speedy three-year-old Babylon Berlin will line up at Ellerslie for the biggest test of her career when she tackles the …
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Horse Racing Tips
Karrakatta Plate Race Day | Ascot Tips & Odds | Saturday, 03/04
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Karrakatta Plate Race Day held at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, April 03 …
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Australia horse racing news
Former French stayer steps out in Easter Cup at Caulfield
One of the most interesting runners at Caulfield is Irish-bred French galloper Amade who makes his Australian debut in the …
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Horse Racing Tips
Caulfield tips, best bets and quaddie selections | 3/4
What 2021 Easter Cup Race Day Where Caulfield Racecourse – 22 Station St, Caulfield East, VIC, 3145 When Saturday, April …
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2021 Easter Cup betting tips & form guide | Caulfield | April 3rd
Horsebetting’s James Herbert brings you the betting preview for the 2021 Easter Cup held at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, April …
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Australia horse racing news
Begood Toya Mother launches campaign at Caulfield
After a disappointing spring campaign, Begood Toya Mother makes his return to racing in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap at …
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Horse Racing Tips
Tulloch Stakes tips, best bets and quaddie selections | NSW 4/1
What Group 2 Signace Tulloch Stakes Where Rosehill Gardens When Saturday April 3rd, 2021 Prizemoney $200,000 Distance 2000m Status Group …
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Horse Racing Tips
2021 Emancipation Stakes preview, odds & betting tips | Rosehill
Horsebetting’s tipping expert Nicholas Lloyd brings you the betting preview for the 2021 Emancipation Stakes held at Rosehill this Saturday …
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Australia horse racing news
New look Constantinople returns in Easter Cup
Arriving in 2019 for a Cups campaign, Constantinople kicks off his latest campaign following a gelding and wind operation in …
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Horse Racing Tips
Rosehill Gardens racing tips, full card preview & odds | 03/04/21
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the runner-by-runner betting preview for the big Tancred Stakes day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, April 03 …
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Australia horse racing news
Hungry Heart can continue winning ways
Hungry Heart will be striving to follow in the footsteps of star stablemate Verry Elleegant by winning the Vinery Stud …
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Horse Racing Tips
Eagle Farm tips, top odds & quaddie | QLD Preview | April 03
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Eagle Farm races held on Saturday, April 03. See all the top tips, …
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Horse Racing Tips
Oakbank racing tips, best bets & odds | SA Preview 3/4
What Oakbank Races Where Oakbank Racing Club – 46 Oakwood Road, Oakbank, SA, 5243 When Saturday, April 3, 2021 First …
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Australia horse racing news
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 2, 2021
Three horse racing meetings are to be run and won for Good Friday racing around the country. Our racing analysts …
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Horse Racing Tips
2021 Vinery Stud Stakes betting preview & tips | Saturday, 03/04
What Vinery Stud Stakes Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, April 03, 2021 …
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Horse Racing Tips
Good Friday Race Day | Ascot Tips & Odds | Friday, 02/04
Full preview of Good Friday racing at Ascot for Listed Comrade Stakes, including free tips, best bets and quaddie selections …
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Australia horse racing news
Patience paying off for connections of Favreau
A more mature Favreau will be out to make an Australian Derby statement via a traditional lead-up to the Group …
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Australia horse racing news
McDonald gives Japanese horse a work-out
James McDonald has given Japanese horse Danon Premium a work-out at Canterbury ahead of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Qld jockey banned for quarantine breach
Apprentice Zoe White has been disqualified for six months after being found guilty of refusing an order to stand down …
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Australia horse racing news
History beckons as Bobbing chases double
A year after winning the Provincial Championships Final, Bobbing will return for a shot at the corresponding title for country-trained …
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Australia horse racing news
Coronavirus shuts down Tasmanian racing
Tasmania is the first Australian state to shut down racing with thoroughbred, harness and greyhounds all stopped for a month …
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Australia horse racing news
Wet track doubt on Standout in TJ Smith
Trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed Standout will only take his place in a sparkling edition of the Group One TJ …
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Australia horse racing news
Rain forces date change to Benalla meeting
A heavy track with surface water on it and no suitable transfer options has resulted in the Benalla race meeting …
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Australia horse racing news
Andrew Noblet returns for Caulfield shot
Having relocated from Caulfield to Ballarat, trainer Andrew Noblet is hoping to make his first foray back to his former …
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Australia horse racing news
Cummings seeks change of luck in Doncaster
The Anthony Cummings-trained Prince Fawaz will bid to enhance the good recent record of three-year-olds when he takes on older …
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Australia horse racing news
Beehunter ready for Caulfield challenge
Trainer John Sadler has always thought of Beehunter as a potential miler and the three-year-old will get that chance in …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Baker after fifth Australian Derby success
Even with the coronavirus forcing him to stay in New Zealand, trainer Murray Baker is set to again make his …
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Australia horse racing news
Carif to back-up in Group 2 Chairman’s Quality
Co-trainer Peter Snowden believes four-year-old stayer Carif has plenty in his favour going into the Group Two Chairman’s Quality at …
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Australia horse racing news
Mishani Rebel to debut for John Wallace
The new racing restrictions in Queensland have allowed trainer John Wallace pick up handy two-year=old Mishani Rebel who debuts for …
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Australia horse racing news
Dismissal aims for upset in Group 1 Sires’
Trainer Gary Portelli is convinced Dismissal can run a much better race than her odds suggest in the Group One …
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Australia horse racing news
Gollan ready to Get Stuck In at Doomben
Trainer Tony Gollan will rely on Get Stuck In at Doomben after scratching Silvera with future feature races in mind …
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Australia horse racing news
Munce out to continue good run with Papaya
Trainer Chris Munce has decided to miss the Capricornia Classic with Papaya and will instead run her at Doomben …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Derby aspirations for former Kiwi
Former New Zealand galloper Chuck A Luck will take his next step towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) …
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Australia horse racing news
McGillivray on right track for Gold Coast
Jockey Matt McGillivray has made the right choice by electing to ride at the Gold Coast where he has 10 …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Doncaster within Sargent’s grasp
Randwick trainer John Sargent is poised to make a splash when Brandenburg contests Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m). The …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Group 3 target for Kiwi transfer
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees was pleased to get a win on the board with Lib Petagna’s handy staying filly Elisa …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Technology vital in Sydney preparation
Technology has been a godsend for Tony Pike in preparing his trio of Sydney runners for their Autumn assignments. Not …
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Ireland horse racing news
Irish jumps season officially over
The Irish National Hunt season has officially ended with the news the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals will not be rescheduled …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Teetan bags three at Sha Tin as ‘closers’ dominate
It was a night for late-closers and Mongolian King maintained that trend to the last with a powerful late charge …
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Australia horse racing news
Noble Boy cleared to run in Country C’ship
Favourite Noble Boy has been cleared to run in the $500,000 Country Championship after concerning his trainer Todd Blowes in …
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Australia horse racing news
David Whimpey to step down as BRC boss
The Brisbane Racing Club’s chief executive David Whimpey will step down with the club looking Australia-wide for a replacement …
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Australia horse racing news
Japanese horse Kluger draws 4 in Doncaster
Japanese horse Kluger will start from barrier four in his bid to win the Doncaster Mile with Tommy Berry to …
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Australia horse racing news
Nichols chooses lighter Caulfield option
A lighter weight has forced the hands of trainer Shane Nichols in his choice of two race options at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Chapada still favourite for Derby
The Mike Moroney-trained Chapada remains favourite for the Australian Derby with stablemate Arrogant drifting after a less than spectacular Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
23rd horse dies at Santa Anita
A 23rd horse has died at Santa Anita after a racing accident with authorities still unclear as to the cause …
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Australia horse racing news
Hay List’s trainer John McNair dies
Trainer John McNair, famous for the deeds of super sprinter Hay List, has died after a short illness …
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Australia horse racing news
Tasmanian mare to run for in-form trainer
Trainer Doug Harrison hopes to continue the recent success of Tasmanian horses on the mainland when Miss Biddy makes her …
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Australia horse racing news
Brisbane plans for Big Mike
Handy stayer Big Mike was back in action at the Avondale trials on Tuesday and impressed his trainers ahead of …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Cup hopes in the balance for Cambridge pair
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have two contenders for the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) in Zacada and …
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Australia horse racing news
Queensland close to first apprentice title
Queensland hold a slender lead in the battle for their first National Apprentices Challenge title at Sandown …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Pike’s Sacred promise to Lane
Tony Pike will be honouring a promise to Golden Slipper-winning jockey Damian Lane at Randwick on Saturday. Lane added the …
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Australia horse racing news
Sunlight to face biggest challenge yet
Star filly Sunlight will face her biggest challenge yet in TJ Smith Stakes, according to trainer Tony McEvoy …
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Australia horse racing news
Alizee outright favourite for Doncaster
Alizee is the favourite for the Doncaster Mile after drawing a midfield barrier in the $3 million race at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Full field for $3m Doncaster Mile
The $3 million Doncaster Mile on the first day of The Championships at Randwick has drawn a full field …
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USA horse racing news
Japan Road concludes with Der Flug winning Fukuryu
The final leg of the “Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1)” was run on Sunday at Nakayama. Run at …
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Australia horse racing news
Group One winner He’s Our Rokkii retired
After winning seven races including the Group One Toorak Handicap, five-year-old He’s Our Rokkii has been retired …
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Australia horse racing news
William Thomas impresses with Sandown win
Trainer John Price and Damian Lane both have a high opinion of William Thomas after his return victory over 1000m …
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Australia horse racing news
Stakes challenge on cards for Roman Son
The Richard Freedman-trained Roman Son could make the step up to black-type racing in the JRA Plate after an impressive …
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Australia horse racing news
Chris Waller to increase Qld presence
The in-form Chris Waller Gold Coast stable will have more numbers in coming weeks as it prepares for the Queensland …
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Australia horse racing news
Vinery setback no issue for Luvaluva
Missing the Vinery Stud Stakes should not impact on Australian Oaks contender Luvaluva although she now faces a seven-day back-up …
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Australia horse racing news
Holbien ready to tackle Bendigo Guineas
Trainer Steve Richards is ready to give Holbien a start in the Listed Bendigo Guineas before concentrating on a spring …
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Australia horse racing news
Deanne Taylor lands maiden Melbourne win
Much-travelled trainer Deanne Taylor has landed her first Melbourne winner with favourite Silence The Stars successful at Sandown …
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Australia horse racing news
Ace High needs helpful draw for Derby
Ace High’s trainer David Payne hopes the weather forecast is accurate and the Australian Derby favourite gets a suitable draw …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Unbeaten 3YO’s future unclear
Stephen Marsh has tipped a bright future for Not Usual Talent …
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New Zealand horse racing news
NZ racing news: Hale’s Easter stocks boosted
We round up the latest news snippets from the New Zealand Racing Desk …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Colt sends admirers winning message
More Wonder’s popularity will have been further boosted by his latest performance at Rotorua …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Hardy stayer appreciates break and rain
Fresh legs were the key to The Gordonian producing a career-best last-start performance …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news
Saeed bin Suroor dominates Dubai World Cup meet
Saeed bin Suroor has dominated the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline like no other trainer and won the …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Rawiller’s Harmony Hero win brings back fond memories
Jockey Nash Rawiller took riding honours at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting (2 April) with a treble, but it was …
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Horse Racing News
Big Duke favourite for Sydney Cup
Premier Melbourne trainer Darren Weir can make a Group One breakthrough north of the border with Sydney Cup favourite Big …
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Winx ready to be crowned Queen at Randwick
Winx is physically and mentally prepared for her next assignment in the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes …
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Grey Lion on target for Easter Cup return
Matt Cumani’s first Melbourne Cup runner Grey Lion is progressing nicely in a bid to make his racing return at …
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Cylinder Beach form looking good for Cup
Cylinder Beach has form around Doncaster winner It’s Somewhat which should make him hard to beat in the Toowoomba Cup …
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Harlow Gold to have new rider for Oaks
With Regan Bayliss suspended, Mark Zahra will ride leading ATC Oaks contender Harlow Gold in the 2400m race at Randwick …
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More country TAB meetings for Queensland
Racing Queensland has increased the number of country area TAB meetings next season …
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Tommy Berry suspended, fined over whip use
Tommy Berry’s two Group One wins on the first day of The Championships have been tempered by a fine and …
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Upset puts Diamond Made in Oaks frame
Diamond Made looks certain to tackle the ATC Australian Oaks after winning the Group Three Adrian Knox Stakes …
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Waller’s Winx simply the best in Australia
Winx has put the stamp on her fabulous season with victory in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick to seal her …
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Waller’s Winx simply the best in Australia
Winx has put the stamp on her fabulous season with victory in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick to seal her …
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Gr 1 Doncaster Mile: what the jockeys said
What the jockeys said after the Group One Doncaster Mile at Randwick …
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Berisha scores upset Mornington Cup win
Berisha has gained a Caulfield Cup start with his last-stride victory over Big Memory in the Mornington Cup …
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Chautauqua in last-to-first TJ Smith win
Chautauqua has unleased his trademark finish to blow away a quality field in the Group One TJ Smith Stakes …
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Winx earns ‘champion’ tag in Mile victory
Chris Waller has been moved to call Winx ‘a champion’ after the mare overcame adversity to win the $3 million …
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Tavago wins another Derby for New Zealand
Natalie Young is the first woman to train an ATC Australian Derby winner, preparing Tavago with her partner Trent Busuttin …
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Weight no burdern in Casual win at Doomben
Casual Choice has made it successive wins after the Tony Gollan-trained sprinter made the most of favourable gate at Doomben …
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Fairytale filly Yankee Rose wins Sires’
Two-year-old filly Yankee Rose has won the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes, thrilling a group of first time owners …
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Ex-Moody runner wins Mornington feature
Thermal Current has taken out the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington at his first start for trainer Darren Weir …
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Chautauqua in last-to-first TJ Smith win
Chautauqua has confirmed his ranking as one of the world’s best sprinters with a come-from-behind win in the TJ Smith …
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Tarquin finds winning form at Mornington
Godolphin galloper Tarquin has relished a drop in grade to take out the Mornington Guineas …
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Tavago in ATC Australian Derby boilover
Outsider Tavago has scored an emphatic win in the ATC Australian Derby, beating Melbourne filly Jameka and Godolphin runner Tally …
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Clearly Innocent defies odds in Final win
An injury scare and a betting drift have not been enough to stop Clearly Innocent winning at Randwick …
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Big day at Mornington for the Dunn family
Apprentice Dylan Dunn has outridden his provincial allowance with a winning treble on Mornington Cup day …
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Tempt Me Not wins Group 3 PJ Bell Stakes
James Cummings has trained Tempt Me Not to claim the Group Three PJ Bell Stakes in a win for his …
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Yankee Rose wins ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes
Yankee Rose has given trainer David Vandyke his first Group One win after an effortless victory in the ATC Sires’ …
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Carnival 2YO prospects on show at Doomben
Two-year-old Spot The Diff has led home a trio of Brisbane winter carnival hopefuls in winning at Doomben …
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Import Libran confirms G1 Sydney Cup start
English import Libran has continued his march towards the Group One Sydney Cup with victory in the Chairman’s Handicap …
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Laing set to aim higher with Jaws Of Steel
Jaws Of Steel may be heading interstate after breaking through for his maiden success in the Mornington Guineas …
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Carbine result a pointer to 2017 Doncaster
He’s Our Rokkii has won the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes, showing co-trainer David Hayes he can be a top-class …
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Two winners in Kindergarten at Randwick
Gai and Godolphin share the spoils in the first race at Randwick with Astern and Winx’s little brother El Divino …
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Steve Wilson interim chair of RQ
Brisbane businessman Steve Wilson has taken over the role as interim chairman of Racing Queensland …
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