This day 5th August 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
Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | Monday, August 5
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today on Monday, August 5. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Happy Star primed for Grand National Hurdles defence
Outstanding hurdler Happy Star showed he was at peak fitness to defend his Hospitality NZ Grand National Hurdles (4200m) crown …
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Australia horse racing news
I Am Me makes every post a winner in Group 2 Missile Stakes
The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained I Am Me returned a dominant winner in the Group 2 Missile Stakes at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Belardo Boy claims Group 3 Winter Cup
Belardo Boy claimed the first stakes race of the new season when he came with a determined late run to …
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Australia horse racing news
It’sourtime produces scintillating best to score Aurie’s Star success
It’sourtime produced his brilliant best to take out the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington on Saturday afternoon …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 5, 2023
12 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
Noir De Rue could deliver Darwin Cup for Manning, Arnott
After picking up endless feature races in the Top End, partners Jason Manning and Vanessa Arnott are on the verge …
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Horse Racing Tips
Alice Springs racing tips & best odds | Saturday, August 6
With the Darwin Cup Carnival done and dusted for another year, NT racing returns to Alice Springs this Saturday. This …
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Horse Racing Tips
Sandown Lakeside betting tips & value bets | Sunday, August 7
Eight races are set down for judgement on the Lakeside track at Sandown on Sunday afternoon for Grand National Hurdle …
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Australia horse racing news
Hosier waltzes into The Big Dance with Coffs Harbour Cup win
Lloyd Williams has won a remarkable seven Melbourne Cups, but this year on the first Tuesday in November his eyes …
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Australia horse racing news
English Riviera cruises to 10-length win at Ballarat
Horses don’t win much easier than English Riviera did in the opening race at Ballarat on Friday. The three-year-old filly …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Lowry and Cullen partnership comes to an end
Trainers Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen have decided to go their separate ways after a successful 13-year partnership that yielded …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Draw trainer’s main concern with debut runner
Brontes Gold will be given his opportunity to carry his encouraging trial form over to race day when he makes …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Chevron tipped to cope with unexpected assignment
The in-form Chevron is expected to give another bold home track showing on Saturday, despite an unplanned drop back in …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Southern raid for Oulaghan trio
The cancellation of meetings in the Central Districts of late has hampered the preparations of Mark Oulaghan’s jumpers, but he …
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Australia horse racing news
Punt Drunk: RV stewards scupper Alligator Blood’s spring plans
The Punt Drunk team discusses a horse and its owner being banned from racing in Victoria, an absolute strip-out for …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 5, 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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New Zealand horse racing news
Yanagida in critical condition following Cambridge fall
Jockey Taiki Yanagida is in intensive care being treated for serious head and spinal injuries following a fall during a …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tarzino target for Catalyst
Group One winner Catalyst made a pleasing start to his spring campaign with a solid hit-out in his 900m trial …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tappy’s One poised for Winter Cup success
Ian Taplin’s heart sank when the Proisir colt he had such a high opinion of was led out of the …
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Horse Racing Tips
Townsville racing tips, top odds & quaddie | August 6, 2021
HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the Lightning Handicap meeting at Townsville on …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Back-to-back premierships for Fannin
Shaun Fannin reckons there’s no buzz for a rider that’s quite like winning a major steeplechase. The Palmerston North jockey …
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Horse Racing Tips
Flemington tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Saturday, August 7
Flemington Racecourse will host a nine-race card on Saturday, August 7, and HorseBetting.com.au has all the top tips, value bets, …
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Horse Racing Tips
Ballarat racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Friday, August 6
HorseBetting’s Victorian racing tipster brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the Ballarat meeting on Friday, …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 5, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees five meetings being held around the country on this Thursday afternoon. Our racing analysts …
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Australia horse racing news
Godolphin filly Tiny posts dogged victory
Untapped filly Tiny has shown tremendous fight to break her maiden at Canterbury and put herself in the mix to …
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Australia horse racing news
Bussutin, Young unearth Vic Derby hopeful
Untapped three-year-old Wertheimer will be set on a Victoria Derby path after making a winning debut for new trainers Trent …
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Australia horse racing news
Ambitious spring sprint plans for Trope
Trainer Julius Sandhu will unveil new recruit Trope at Flemington in a race he hopes can be a stepping stone …
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Australia horse racing news
Wet track to suit Prime Star in Rosebud
Proven ability on rain-affected ground could be crucial for the Michael and Richard Freedman-trained Prime Star when he resumes in …
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Australia horse racing news
VRC maintains hope for carnival crowds
The Victoria Racing Club has not ruled out having crowds attend the Melbourne spring carnival, pending developments with the COVID-19 …
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Australia horse racing news
Veteran among two Missile runners for Lees
On the back of a successful 2019-20 season, trainer Kris Lees will look to make his presence felt in the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Verry exciting spring instore for talented mare
South Auckland trainer Nicholas Bishara had every confidence that his former stable star Verry Elleegant would get better with time …
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Australia horse racing news
Mike De Kock confirms Victorian stable
Champion South African trainer Mike De Kock has confirmed he will set up an Australian stable in partnership with his …
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Australia horse racing news
Jumbo Ozaki to make Flemington return
Lightly raced gelding Jumbo Ozaki is set to make his return to racing in a benchmark race at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news
Time To Reign to miss Rosebud
Time To Reign will miss the Listed Rosebud after developing a temperature with trainer Gary Portelli to rely on Not …
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Australia horse racing news
Humidor pleasing Maher in spring build-up
Trainer Ciaron Maher could not be happier with the way Humidor is progressing as he builds towards a race return …
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Australia horse racing news
No Aurie’s Star return for Vega Magic
The Lindsay Park stable will have So Si Bon and Seaburge in the Aurie’s Star Handicap but Vega Magic will …
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Australia horse racing news
Frankie Dettori coming for Millions
Frankie Dettori will be a special guest at the Magic Millions carnival on the Gold Coast where he will ride …
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Australia horse racing news
Brooklyn Hustle impresses in trial win
The Jason Warren-trained Brooklyn Hustle has impressed in a barrier trial at Cranbourne ahead of her return to racing in …
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Australia horse racing news
Gailo Chop, Humidor step out in trials
Multiple Group One winners Gailo Chop and Humidor have continued their paths to their race returns in barrier trials at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Kiwis fly in Grand National
New Zealand jumps jockey Aaron Kuru took home one of the biggest scalps in his riding career on Sunday after …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Lambrusco sidesteps jumps plans
Samantha Logan was hoping to have the jumps firepower in her small team back up to four after Saturday’s Te …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Carston continues to kick goals
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston is happy to have exceeded the goal he set himself for the 2018/19 racing season, whilst …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Bary set for home carnival
While he may have lost the services of talented four-year-old King Louis, Hastings trainer John Bary is excited about his …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Wilson team set for Riccarton jumping features
Waverley trainer Harvey Wilson could be in for a memorable week if results from the first day of the Grand …
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Australia horse racing news
Redzel a pleasing second in trial
Redzel has run a comfortable second in a barrier trial at Gosford as he prepares for his bid to win …
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France horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Frankie Dettori wins another Group 1 in France
Frankie Dettori has steered Advertise to a third top-level success in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville …
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Australia horse racing news
Cross Counter strengthens Melb Cup claims
Cross Counter has reinforced claims for a trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup with victory in the Gordon Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Stewards adjourn inquiry into tactics
Racing Victoria stewards will study the betting on the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown after adjourning an inquiry into John …
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Australia horse racing news
Cougar Express races to GN Hurdle success
One of Darren Weir’s right-hand men, Jarrod McLean, has claimed the Grand National Hurdle in possibly his biggest win in …
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Australia horse racing news
Qld Horse of Year Awards wide open
The Queensland Horse of the Year Awards are the most wide open in the nearly 50-year history of the event …
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Australia horse racing news
Le Romain building nicely towards spring
A Gosford barrier trial will be the next step for Le Romain in his build-up to the spring, with the …
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Australia horse racing news
Poetic Dream set for Aurie’s Star return
Senior Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes is excited to have Poetic Dream returning to racing at Flemington in the lead-up …
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Australia horse racing news
Ryan Maloney set for Brisbane debut
Former Victorian jockey Ryan Maloney is hoping to make his Brisbane debut at Doomben after riding three winners at provincial …
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Australia horse racing news
Daring tactics lead to big Sandown victory
Trainer Rachael Cunningham and jockey Jarrod Lynch have combined with Excellent Rhythm to take out the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown …
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Australia horse racing news
Queensland trainer outed on cobalt charge
Queensland trainer Victor Newman has been disqualified for a second time on a cobalt-related charge …
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Horse Racing News
Two wins, another suspension for Collett
Jason Collett has walked away from Randwick with mixed emotions after one of his two winning rides led to his …
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Horse Racing News
Aloft in winning start to possible Cup bid
Irish-bred galloper Aloft looks set for a profitable spring campaign after a strong first-up win at Flemington …
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Horse Racing News
Invincible Gem causes minor Missile upset
Invincible Gem has taken another major step in her career with victory over star stablemate Le Romain in the Group …
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Horse Racing News
Stella helps Byrne and Schweida dominate
Stella Ombra’s win at Doomben has given jockey Jim Byrne four wins for the day and trainer Kelly Schweida a …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Nozomi shocks Flemington at triple figure odds
CONNECTIONS of six-year-old gelding Nozomi were left shocked after the resuming runner delivered a stellar performance to salute at triple …
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Horse Racing News
Steyne helps Adkins continues winning ways
Sydney’s reigning champion apprentice Andrew Adkins has opened his account for the new season with victory on Steyne at Randwick …
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Horse Racing News
Taylor Marshall lands a win at Flemington
At his first day of riding at Flemington, former Sydney apprentice Taylor Marshall has ridden $151 outsider Nozomi to victory …
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Horse Racing News
Jim Byrne suspended after big Doomben haul
Jockey Byrne has been suspended for eight days on an interference charge after riding four winners at Doomben …
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Horse Racing News
Patience the difference on Rhythm To Spare
Rhythm To Spare is back in winning form and trainer Mike Moroney is looking to some early spring riches with …
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Horse Racing News
Sayed headed for cup raid and Metrop start
Sayed’s win over 2400m at Randwick has Chris Waller entertaining a start in the Group One Metropolitan …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Kris Lees scores Group 2 Missile Stakes quinella
NEWCASTLE-based trainer Kris Lees scored the quinella in the Group 2 Missile Stakes with Invincible Gem upsetting stablemate Le Romain …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Brown Ben set to stay South after first up win
TONY McEvoy-trained gelding Brown Ben has made a winning return to racing following a two month break after taking out …
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Horse Racing News
Racing nation reflects on jockeys’ input
The chairman of the National Jockeys’ Trust has noted the broad spectrum of support his foundation provides to riders …
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Horse Racing News
Another Highway Handicap win for Matt Dunn
Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn has notched another Highway Handicap win with a horse he believes is destined for bigger things …
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Horse Racing News
Sheiswhatsheis, Fancourt keep on winning
Apprentice Lani Fancourt has declared Sheiswhatsheis as her new favourite horse after they combined for another Doomben win …
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Horse Racing News
Jordan Turner in first Flemington success
Red Alto has given Perth apprentice Jordan Turner his first win at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Crown Witness retains unbeaten status at Flemington
EXCITING filly Crown Witness has maintained its unblemished racing record after taking out the Winter Lodge Handicap at Flemington. The …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Apprentice Kate Cowan wins Winter Cup aboard Nashville
THE faith shown by connections to keep apprentice jockey Kate Cowan in the saddle aboard Nashville has paid off with …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Volpe Veloce firms for Tarzino Trophy after Te Rapa romp
VOLPE Veloce stamped itself as one of New Zealand’s best thoroughbreds with an effortless win in the Distinction Hamilton Hotel …
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Horse Racing News
Crown Witness scores again at Flemington
After a debut win at Sandown, Crown Witness has added a Flemington straight-track victory to her record …
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Horse Racing News
Wahng Wah adds another victory before stud
The broodmare barn beckons for Wahng Wah who has added to her record with victory at Randwick …
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Shogun Sun shines brightly in Sydney raid
Shogun Sun’s chances of contesting the Group One Golden Rose have been boosted after beating Addictive Nature at Randwick …
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New Chris Waller stable opens Qld account
Chris Waller has prepared his first winner from his new Gold Coast satellite stable with Devil Hawk at Doomben …
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Horse Racing News
Azazel impresses in 1st-up Flemington win
Tony McEvoy has Caulfield Guineas aspirations for Azazel after his impressive first-up win at Caulfield …
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Horse Racing News
Arrestar stays on for strong Doomben win
Trainer Matt Dunn thought Arrestar might have been a sprinter but the gelding has shown stamina in winning over 1600m …
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Horse Racing News
Sea King after second GN Hurdle at Sandown
A lack of qualifying trials means Sea King will aim for a second Grand National Hurdle win instead of the …
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Horse Racing News
Doomben to carry extra Brisbane workload
Doomben is set to carry most of the extra workload caused by the closure of Eagle Farm racecourse …
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Horse Racing News
Rebel Dane new Missile Stakes favourite
The Missile Stakes will be run without Golden Slipper winner Capitalist with Rebel Dane the new favourite in the five-horse …
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Horse Racing News
William Hill to stream NSW races
Corporate bookmaker William Hill will stream NSW racing via its digital platform under an exclusive deal with the governing body …
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Horse Racing News
Vet denies using horses as guinea pigs
A vet denies giving a vitamin complex drip to some of Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh’s racehorses without their knowledge …
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Horse Racing News
Pretty Possum chases two straight in town
After scoring at a midweek meeting at Moonee Valley, Pretty Possum is chasing another city win, this time at Flemington …
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Rebel Dane new Missile Stakes favourite
The Missile Stakes will be run without Golden Slipper winner Capitalist with Rebel Dane the new favourite in the five-horse …
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Vet denies going behind trainers’ backs
A vet says he and Flemington trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh did not know they were cheating when they …
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Horse Racing News
Pheidon runs for new stable at Flemington
Former Gai Waterhouse-trained Pheidon will be having his first run for a new stable in the Aurie’s Star Handicap at …
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Kate Nipperess improving in hospital
Injured track rider Kate Nipperess is in good spriits a week after suffering serious injuries in an early morning accident …
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Akavoroun thriving in Queensland
Trainer Ciaron Maher is looking to Akavoroun to back up his last-start Doomben win with victory at Eagle Farm …
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Horse Racing News
Vet denies going behind trainers’ backs
A vet says he and Flemington trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh did not know they were cheating when they …
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Stewards investigating on-course bookmaker who refused bet
QUEENSLAND stewards are investigating a betting dispute after on-course bookmaker Ray Karangis refused to accept a $200 each-way bet at …
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Mares’ races drying up for Savannah Moon
Rod Symons is hoping to take advantage of one of the last 2000m races available to mares in town when …
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Highway Handicap the path to success for Sylvester
CESSNOCK trainer Jeremy Sylvester is loving the Highway Handicap format and he will be pleased about the increased prize money …
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Horse Racing News
Capitalist out of the Missile Stakes
The return of Golden Slipper winner Capitalist has been delayed because of the heavy Randwick track and he will not …
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Vet says didn’t think were cheating
A vet says he and Flemington trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh used a vitamin drip to aid the horses’ …
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Bogenhuber keen to come to town
Leading Toowoomba jockey Skye Bogenhuber is keen to make the most of opportunities in Brisbane including The Monstar at Eagle …
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Payne ignores doctors and wants to ride this spring
THERE’S no denying the heart of Michelle Payne as the 2015 Melbourne Cup-winning jockey is ignoring her surgeons advice and …
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Horse Racing News
Leading owner/breeder Colin McAlpine dies
Colin McAlpine, a pioneer of Australian breeding and racing, has died aged 84 after a long illness …
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Influential breeder Colin McAlpine dies
One of Queensland’s most respected and influential studmasters, Colin McAlpine of Eureka Stud, has died …
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Ryan Moore has confirmed a short absence
Ryan Moore will take a short break from riding with Silvestre de Sousa the odds-on favourite to be Britain’s champion …
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Arch Fire back to smaller jumps at Sandown
After two steeplechase starts, Arch Fire returns to the smaller jumps in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown …
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Bondi Beach third on his return
Melbourne Cup hopeful Bondi Beach has finished a creditable third at Leopardstown on his return to racing …
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