Today 8th 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
Hobart racing preview & best bets | Sunday, May 8
Racing heads to Hobart on Sunday where a nine-race card is scheduled and Horsebetting’s Tasmanian form expert presents his best …
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Horse Racing News
PuntDrunk: Jamie Kah shows the boys how it is done at Caulfield!
Punt Drunk brings you all the latest horse racing news and controversies around Australia, including the latest on Jamie Kah …
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Horse Racing Tips
Sunshine Coast betting tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, May 09
Sunshine Coast’s nine race betting preview is brought to you by Horsebetting’s Queensland Tipster Nick Lloyd. See all his top …
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Horse Racing Tips
Ballarat betting preview, tips & best odds | Sunday, May 09, 2021
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the Ballarat horse betting preview with all the top tips, value bets and the quadrella selection for …
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Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Oakleigh Plate Winner ‘Pippie’ Goes Under The Hammer!
Punt Drunk brings you all the latest horse racing news & controversies around Australia, including the latest on Oakleigh Plate …
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Australia horse racing news
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 8, 2021
Racing around the country is headline by the Group 1 South Australian Derby being run and won at Morphettville this …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
John Size hopes Red Desert can prevail despite stamina doubts
Locked in an engrossing battle for trainers’ championship honours, John Size acknowledges statistics are stacked against Red Desert in the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Repeat dose sought for Musigny Lass at Te Rapa
Punters won’t be letting the Simon and Katrina Alexander-trained filly Musigny Lass get under their guards on Saturday when the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tylers remain King Of The Castle
Riverton trainers Kelvin and Aimee Tyler reinforced their dominance of Southland racing with a five-timer at their home meeting on …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Mongolian Falcon boosts Hawke’s Bay stallion ranks
Well-known equestrian Vicki Wilson is leading the resurgence of thoroughbred breeding in Hawke’s Bay with the addition of Mongolian Falcon …
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Australia horse racing news
Santa Ana Lane on track for Goodwood start
Santa Ana Lane has been kept ticking over towards the Group One Goodwood with an easy jump-out at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news
Equation to continue stable’s 2YO success
Debutant Equation will be out to continue his stable’s excellent recent record of success in two-year-old races when he steps …
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Australia horse racing news
Hang Man to wear blinkers for first time
The Mike Moroney-trained import Hang Man will be tried in blinkers for the first time when he drops slightly in …
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Australia horse racing news
Don’t Waiver to step up in Doomben Guineas
Three-year-old Don’t Waiver can step out of the shadows of his better known stablemates in the Doomben Guineas …
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Australia horse racing news
The Drinks Cart not certain for J J Atkins
The Drinks Cart has made an impressive return with an easy win at the Gold Coast but he is no …
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Australia horse racing news
Freedman stable with three Caulfield hopes
Two-year-old colt Show Some Decorum will be out to start the Caulfield program on a winning note for the Anthony …
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Australia horse racing news
Hawkes state switch a tick for Crusader
Last-start Victorian winner Masked Crusader will look to keep his momentum rolling when he chases his first Sydney win at …
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Australia horse racing news
Gary Doughty on bold Doomben mission
Former top jockey Gary Doughty can celebrate two years as a trainer with a win at Doomben by one of …
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Australia horse racing news
Less is more for cool dude Chauffeur
Trainer Joe Pride has taken a novel approach with Takeover Target Stakes contender Chauffeur in the hope it helps the …
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Australia horse racing news
Anderson chasing first black-type quinella
Trainer Chris Anderson has the chance to claim his first quinella in a black-type race in the Doomben Guineas …
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Australia horse racing news
Smith Sweet on two-pronged Cup assault
Imported stablemates Sweet Thomas and Ilwendo will both be chasing a first stakes victory in Australia when they clash in …
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Horse Racing Tips
Morphettville racing tips, odds & best bets – Saturday, May 9
Morphettville plays host to its third Group 1 for the South Australian Carnival on Saturday with the 2500m TAB SA …
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Australia horse racing news
Ross opts for stakes race with Mishani
Trainer Les Ross has opted to miss a Gold Coast race to tackle stakes company with Doomben specialist Mishani Hustler …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Program in place for British racing return
A provisional program for the resumption of racing has been published by the British Horseracing Authority …
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Australia horse racing news
Eric The Eel sold to Hong Kong
Australian Derby placegetter Eric The Eel has been sold to Hong Kong interests after two weeks of negotiations …
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International horse racing news
Majestic Colt wins German Listed race
Majestic Colt has landed the first Listed prize of the European season as German racing sparked back to life at …
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Australia horse racing news
Jumps rider Martin Kelly on bets charges
Jumps jockey Martin Kelly has been hit with four charges by Racing Victoria stewards in relation to betting and giving …
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Australia horse racing news
Extra Brut to find new home in Hong Kong
Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut will get the chance to win another Derby after his sale to Hong Kong …
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Australia horse racing news
Trainer Richard Cully lands Sandown prize
Dual-licence holder Richard Cully landed his first winner as a trainer at Sandown as he continues his career as a …
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Australia horse racing news
Not Enough Effort scores again at Sandown
Trainer Sharyn Trolove will consider giving unbeaten three-year-old Not Enough Effort a break following his victory in the Blue Star …
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Australia horse racing news
Classique Legend confirmed for Everest bid
The Les Bridge-trained Classique Legend is the second horse to be confirmed for a spot in this year’s $14 million …
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Australia horse racing news
Unbeaten Moldova set for first stakes test
Trainer Danny O’Brien expects Moldova to be hard to beat again when the two-year-old filly steps up to stakes grade …
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Australia horse racing news
Youngsters steal show in Canterbury wins
California Zimbol and Discharged have underlined their potential with on-pace wins at Canterbury …
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Australia horse racing news
Snowzone continues rich winning tradition
Two-year-old Snowzone’s Gold Coast victory continued a family tradition as he was the 10th foal of his dam Snowdrift to …
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Australia horse racing news
Lees relies on weight of numbers for Scone
It has been a significant week for trainer Kris Lees and the party isn’t over yet with a host of …
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Australia horse racing news
Sandown winner Asgard Massif on the market
Trainer John Sadler expects to see Sandown winner Asgard Massif leave his stable as the gelding’s owner goes about reducing …
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Australia horse racing news
Mr Quickie on target for Derby assignment
The South Australian Derby has been the aim for Mr Quickie and trainer Phillip Stokes says he cannot fault the …
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Australia horse racing news
Doomben improving for Group One meeting
Track manager Jim Roberts is confident the track will be rated good for the 10,000 meeting despite rain last week …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Duffers Creek top of Fannin’s list
Prominent jumps jockey Shaun Fannin has no doubt Duffers Creek could be the horse to provide him with further highlights …
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Australia horse racing news
Scone carnival concept a winner: O’Shea
Sydney trainer John O’Shea is looking forward to the Scone carnival and believes there is room for more feature Saturday …
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Australia horse racing news
Outback Barbie chases history in 10,000
Outback Barbie is aiming to become only the second three-year-old filly to win the Doomben 10,000 …
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Australia horse racing news
Sydney sprinters headline Doomben 10,000
Nature Strip and Osborne Bulls are among 13 horses to accept for the Doomben 10,000, the premier weight-for-age sprint of …
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Australia horse racing news
Ipswich racetrack set for remedial work
Racing Queensland will undertake remedial work on the Ipswich racetrack but other plans for provincial course have been scrapped …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Wexford Stables target Rotorua features
Wexford stables have a strong chance of taking home the silverware at Arawa Park on Saturday where Giovanno Canaletto and …
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Ireland horse racing news
Jockey Pat Smullen announces retirement
Multiple Group One-winning Irish rider Pat Smullen has announced his retirement from the saddle on medical advice …
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USA horse racing news
No Preakness for Kentucky Derby winner
Kentucky Derby winner Country House has a cough and will not run in the Preakness Stakes ruling the Triple Crown …
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Australia horse racing news
Unlucky Wangaratta break for Tahlia Hope
A fall at Wangaratta has left apprentice Tahlia Hope with a fractured collarbone, resulting in more time on the sidelines …
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Australia horse racing news
Machinegun Jubs ready for Scone return
Angela Davies is eyeing black-type for Machinegun Jubs but realises the Listed Ortensia Stakes at Scone will be tough before …
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Australia horse racing news
The Monstar finally set to resume in Scone
Brett Cavanough expects resilient sprinter The Monstar to start his latest campaign at home at Scone after track conditions ruled …
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Horse Racing Tips
Wednesday racing tips & form for Sandown, May 9
WEDNESDAY’S mid-week meeting at Sandown as the Victorian capital presents a strong eight race card. Looking to punt on in …
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Australia horse racing news
Biggest racing scandal could end careers
A racing tribunal has found all eight people guilty in the Aquanita race day treatments case, labelling it one of …
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Australia horse racing news
Change of scene to inspire Green Sweet
A move from Goulburn to Moruya and a change of trainer hopefully works in Green Sweet’s favour when he has …
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Australia horse racing news
Written Choice to chase Caulfield double
Mornington trainer Logan McGill doesn’t think the rise to 1200m will pose a problem for Written Choice as he chases …
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Horse Racing Tips
Warwick Farm mid-week betting tips & form, May 9
THE Warwick Farm mid-week meet is Sydney’s sole contribution to Wednesday racing and a tight seven race card awaits punters …
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Australia horse racing news
Respected racing writer Tony White dies
Popular racing journalist Tony White has died aged 64 after battling the effects of a stroke …
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Australia horse racing news
Royal Celebration after maiden victory
Royal Celebration, one of two juveniles to race for Ron Quinton this season, is looking to build on a promising …
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Australia horse racing news
Aquanita 8 guilty in biggest race scandal
A Victorian racing tribunal has found all five trainers and three stable employees guilty in the Aquanita race day treatments …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Maiden purchase by former Black Cap keeper
Former top class cricketer Adam Parore has dipped his toes into the thoroughbred industry with his first purchase at New …
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Australia horse racing news
Griffiths has the bases covered at Sandown
Three fillies from Robbie Griffiths’ Cranbourne stable are set to line up in the same 1000m-race at Sandown …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Top lot of NZ sales heads to Australia
After purchasing the top lot on day one of New Zealand Bloodstock’s May Sale, Sydney-based bloodstock agent Andrew Williams repeated …
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Australia horse racing news
Weir with four as he chases a third Derby
Darren Weir has four runners safely in the final field as he chases a third straight win in the Group …
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Australia horse racing news
Tribunal finds Aquanita eight all guilty
Victoria’s Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has found all eight people charged in the Aquanita race day treatments case guilty …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Blinkers to bring out best in Pop Star Princess
Lady Luck didn’t ride with Pop Star Princess last time out and a gear change may be instrumental in turning …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Calder back and raring to go
Senior rider Andrew Calder is fit and raring to go as he eases back into life in the New Zealand …
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Market Movers
Newcastle market movers for Tuesday, May 8
THE first cab of the rank of two race meets today is Newcastle and the NSW costal town has a …
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Market Movers
Mornington market movers for Tuesday, May 8
MORNINGTON is Victoria’s primary meet on Tuesday and the punters have shopped early ahead of this afternoon’s meet. We have …
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Australia horse racing news
Enable’s return delayed by injury
Enable has had a setback and will miss Royal Ascot but is expected to be back to defend the Prix …
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Australia horse racing news
Redzel secures his Everest slot
Redzel will run for Yulong Investments when he defends his title in the $13 million Everest …
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Horse Racing News
Caulfield option for Ceylon over 2000m
Three-year-old filly Ceylon could have her next start over 2000m at Caulfield after being scratched from the Australasian Oaks after …
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Horse Racing News
Murwillumbah called off after one race
Just weeks after floods damaged the Murwillumbah track, its first meeting since has had to be called off because of …
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Horse Racing News
Anaheim gallop to decide SA Derby start
A trackwork gallop will determine whether Anaheim presses on to the Group One South Australian Derby …
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Horse Racing News
QRIC integrity boss Norm Torpey dumped for misconduct
IN worrying news for the nascent Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, integrity unit chief Norm Torpey has been permanently reassigned on …
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Ana Royale with more interstate targets
Australasian Oaks minor placegetter Ana Royale is set to press on to the SA Fillies Classic in Adelaide before a …
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Horse Racing News
Winter wins 1000 Guineas for O’Brien
Winter, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, has won the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket …
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Horse Racing News
Reiby Rampart back from illness
Reiby Rampart has recovered from illness and will run at Scone but her Jason Attard-trained stablemate Sons Of John is …
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Horse Racing News
Upstart aiming high in Doomben 10,000
Sprinter Upstart Pride’s liking for the 1200 metres at Doomben gives him his chance at Group One level at the …
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Horse Racing News
Queensland integrity chief reassigned
The head of Queensland’s racing integrity regulation unit has been permanently reassigned after an investigation into a complaint …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips
Midweek racing at Sandown with form and free tips, May 10
BIG fields are the flavour of the day at Sandown this Wednesday where punters should enjoy some great value on …
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Beau Mertens knocks back G1 opportunity
Premiership contender Beau Mertens will remain in Melbourne rather than take the Group One ride on Bassett in The Goodwood …
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Horse Racing News
Gambling ads banned during live sports broadcasts
THE TV stations feared they would lose out if gambling ads were prohibited during live broadcasts. So the Federal Government …
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QRIC rejects whip complaint
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has rejected a complaint regarding a whip rules breach in the Gunsynd Classic …
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Horse Racing News
Hong Kong star Rapper Dragon euthanised
Rapper Dragon has had to be put down after suffering a fractured pelvis during the Champions Mile in Hong Kong …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Lucky Bubbles scores long-awaited group one victory
IT had been a long road to group one glory for Lucky Bubbles, but the hoodoo was broken on Sunday …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Hong Kong Champions Mile tinged with sadness as Contentment wins
THE 2017 Hong Kong Champions Mile will be remembered for quite some time, but not for the reasons most racing …
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Horse Racing News
Nyquist wins 142nd Kentucky Derby
Nyquist has lived up to his favouritism in the Kentucky Derby to give trainer Doug O’Neill and jockey Mario Gutierrez …
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Peace Force to go one better in Dark Jewel
Trainer Gerald Ryan will do his best to send Peace Forice out a winner before she goes to the National …
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Stradbroke likely target for Sir Moments
Sir Moments is likely to be redirected to the Stradbroke Handicap after missing a scheduled start in the Hollindale Stakes …
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Cool Chap on target for G1 SA Derby
Jockey Daniel Stackhouse will continue his association with VRC St Leger winner Cool Chap in the Group One South Australian …
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Delectation ready to get back to G1 form
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will launch a triple assault on the Group One BTC Cup with Japonisme, Delctation and …
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Horse Racing News
Delectation ready to get back to G1 form
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will launch a triple assault on the Group One BTC Cup with Japonisme, Delctation and …
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Horse Racing News
John Zielke eyeing more juvenile wins
Caloundra trainer John Zielke will run Dreams Aplenty in the Champagne Classic as a forerunner to the Group One J …
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G1 Goodwood in the plans for Flamberge
Flamberge is set to have a jump-out at Flemington as he prepares to defend the Group One Goodwood in Adelaide …
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Horse Racing News
Nyquist wins 142nd Kentucky Derby
Nyquist has lived up to his favouritism in the Kentucky Derby to give trainer Doug O’Neill and jockey Mario Gutierrez …
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Horse Racing News
Luke Nolen expected to make full recovery
Jockey Luke Nolen remains in hospital in Adelaide nursing a fractured shoulder, collar bone and ribs suffered in a race-fall …
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Nyquist wins the Kentucky Derby
Unbeaten colt Nyquist has lived up to his favourtism to win the Kentucky Derby from Exaggerator …
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Bondi Beach for Yorkshire Cup
Unplaced Melbourne Cup runner Bondi Beach will have his second outing for the year in the Group Two Yorkshire Cup …
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