Horse Racing History: Today in racing 8th March

This day 8th March 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

Kembla Grange betting tips

Kembla Grange racing preview & best bets | Friday, March 10

Racing heads to the Illawarra region of NSW on Friday afternoon as Kembla Grange plays host to a very competitive …

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Horse Racing Tips

2023 Newmarket Handicap preview & best bets | Saturday, March 11

2023 Newmarket Handicap preview & best bets | Saturday, March 11

The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap is the feature event at Flemington on Saturday, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his preview …

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Horse Racing Tips

Pakenham night racing tips

Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Friday, March 10

A competitive eight-race card will be held at Pakenham on Friday night. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and …

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Australia horse racing news

Fannie Bay racing is flying despite it being the wet season in the Top End.

Darwin Double offers $50k bonus for winning Guineas, NT Derby

On the back of the exciting Territory Treble announcement last month, the Darwin Turf Club has announced a new $50,000 …

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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Saccharo wins at Birdsville

Birdsville three rubbed out after jigger ruling by stewards

The three convicted Queensland racing participants in the Birdsville jigger case were disqualified on Wednesday. Todd Austin, a thoroughbred trainer, …

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Australia horse racing news

NT jockey Jade Hampson

Hampson shines as Chadwick takes NARS lead in Darwin

NT riders Jade Hampson and Ianish Luximon praised the opening heats of the 2023 National Apprentice Race Series at Darwin’s …

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Australia horse racing news

Zougotcha

Group 1 Coolmore Classic attracts strong field

A strong field of 18 fillies and mares will duke it out for the $600,000 on offer in Saturday’s Group …

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Australia horse racing news

Roch ‘N’ Horse

Roch ‘N’ Horse eyes back-to-back Newmarket Handicap victories

There will be 16 runners doing battle in the Newmarket Handicap this Saturday, with Roch ‘N’ Horse looking to become …

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Horse Racing Tips

Newcastle betting preview

Thursday’s Newcastle racing tips & quaddie | March 9, 2023

Racing heads to the Hunter this Thursday afternoon with a very competitive eight-race program out of Newcastle Racecourse …

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Hong Kong horse racing news

Astrologer shoots for back-to-back wins at the Valley

Astrologer shoots for back-to-back wins at the Valley

Following a smart victory last month, Astrologer will step back in distance as he looks for consecutive wins in the …

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Hong Kong horse racing news

Wellington prepares for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup defence

Wellington prepares for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup defence

Wellington’s bid for a fifth Group 1 success is firmly on course after his effortless barrier trial at Sha Tin …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Tulsi takes aim at leading juvenile contests

Tulsi takes aim at leading juvenile contests

Johno Benner is looking forward to taking on leading juvenile Tokyo Tycoon with his lightly-raced filly Tulsi, even though he’s …

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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | March 8, 2023

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 8, 2023

Horse Racing on Wednesday, March 8 will feature six meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found …

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Horse Racing Tips

Pakenham night racing tips

Pakenham betting tips, value bets & quaddie picks | March 10

HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the eight-race card at Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday, March 10, 2022. See all …

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Horse Racing Tips

Ipswich racing preview

Ipswich racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, March 9

HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday’s seven-race card at Ipswich, with top odds …

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Australia horse racing news

HorseBetting blackbook tips

The Follow Files: Raging Bull shows Australian Derby credentials

Despite a bit of a tough day for favourite punters, Saturday was a quality day of racing with plenty of …

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Australia horse racing news

Freedman brothers

Freedman brothers to dissolve training partnership on April 1

Just days after claiming their third Group 1 together, brothers Richard & Michael Freedman have announced that they are set …

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Australia horse racing news

Sacred Oath news

Punters flocking to Warne’s Sacred Oath in Ipswich maiden

It may only be a $37,000 Maiden Plate, but all eyes will be on race two at Ipswich on Wednesday …

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Australia horse racing news

Inglis Sprint Overpass

Overpass skipping Newmarket for Arrowfield Sprint run

After a brilliant win in Saturday’s $750,000 Inglis Sprint (1200m) at Flemington, trainer Bjorn Baker says Overpass will skip this …

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Horse Racing Tips

Sandown racing tips

Sandown Hillside betting tips & odds | Wednesday, March 9

HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting …

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Australia horse racing news

Hitotsu wins Australian Guineas

Star 3YOs earn wildcards into 2022 All-Star Mile

A trio of three-year-olds have been selected to take their place in the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington …

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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | March 8, 2022

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 8, 2022

Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Henley

Price eyeing stakes targets with Henley

Winton trainer Sophie Price is eyeing black type racing for her progressive gelding Henley after he won the inaugural Southern …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Elephant

Elephant out of All-Star Mile

New Zealand’s sole representative in the AUD$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19 is out. A bone …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Asterix

Melbourne Cup aspirations for Derby hero

Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are eyeing a tilt at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) in spring with …

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Australia horse racing news

Mick Price

Blinkers do the trick with Night Raid in Adelaide

Three-year-old filly Night Raid will be kept to sprinting after defeating older horses in the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) at …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Tokorangi

Options open for Tokorangi

Trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard have plenty of options to mull over with Group Two-winning filly Tokorangi after the …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Entriviere

Entriviere demolition a consolation for Gray

Kevin Gray didn’t train the winner of the Group 3 King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie on Sunday, but he still …

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Horse Racing Tips

Aqua D'ivina winning at Wyong

Wyong tips, top odds & quaddie | Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview with all the top tips, best odds and quaddie selection for Wyong’s race meeting …

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Australia horse racing news

Carbery Shrugs Off Difficult Week With Feature Win

Carbery Shrugs Off Difficult Week With Feature Win

Pat Carbery shrugged off a controversial week when he lifted Liwa to an upset win in the Listed Supremacy Stakes …

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Horse Racing Tips

Ballarat Turf Club

Ballarat tips, top odds & quaddie | Tuesday, March 09

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Ballarat’s meeting on Tuesday, March 09. See all the top tips, value bets, …

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Australia horse racing news

Streets Of Avalon

Spain excited to play a part in All-Star Mile

Zac Spain maybe giving away big-race experience to his rivals in The All Star Mile (1600m) at The Valley on …

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Australia horse racing news

Jamie Kah

Jamie Kah continues winning form in Adelaide

Jamie Kah has celebrated being announced the Victorian Wakeful Club’s Lady Of Racing for 2021 by returning home and claiming …

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Hong Kong horse racing news

Flagship Glory

Flagship Glory surges into Hong Kong Derby discussions

Flagship Glory has edged into BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) calculations with an impressive staying performance at Sha Tin yesterday …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Rocket Spade

Rocket Spade wins thrilling New Zealand Derby

In a desperate three-way finish to the blue riband Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), it was race favourite …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Amarelinha

Te Akau Racing enjoy black type bonanza at Ellerslie

Punters who thought the result of the Group 3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m) was a foregone conclusion when installing …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Entriviere

Rain no barrier for exciting Entriviere

A heavy downpour during the running of Sunday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) proved no hindrance to exciting …

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Horse Racing News

Well Played Capitalist claiming his third group win | Punt Drunk

Well Played Capitalist claiming his third group win | Punt Drunk

Punt Drunk brings you another episode looking at some of the biggest daily stories in Australia Racing, including the big …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Contributer

Hard work rewarded with Contributer’s big week

Within the space of just four days, a huge black-type double for three-year-old progeny of Contributer has rewarded years of …

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Horse Racing Tips

Morphettville

Morphettville race-by-race tips & odds | Monday, March 08, 2021

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the race-by-race betting preview for Morphettville Racecourse on Monday, March 8. See all the top tips, best …

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Horse Racing Tips

2021 Adelaide Cup betting tips & top odds | Morphettville, Race 7

2021 Adelaide Cup betting tips & top odds | Morphettville, Race 7

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the racing preview for this years Adelaide Cup held at Morphettville on Monday, March 08. See all …

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Horse Racing Tips

Aussie Nugget

2021 Canberra Cup racing preview & tips | Race 7 | 08/03/21

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the racing preview for the 2021 Canberra Cup held in race 7 at Thoroughbred Park. See all …

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Horse Racing Tips

Canberra cup day & quaddie selection | Monday, March 08, 2021

Canberra cup day & quaddie selection | Monday, March 08, 2021

Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview, top tips, best odds and quaddie selection for Canberra Cup day on Monday, March …

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Australia horse racing news

Barbaric wins Black Opal, Cellsabeel third

Barbaric wins Black Opal, Cellsabeel third

A Golden Slipper start is slipping away from Cellsabeel after her third in the Black Opal Stakes won by the …

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Australia horse racing news

Ligulate new favourite for Country Champs

Ligulate new favourite for Country Champs

The Cody Morgan-trained Ligulate is the new favourite for the $500,000 Country Championship final after his Tamworth heat win …

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Australia horse racing news

Cup winner pleases in first-up performance

Cup winner pleases in first-up performance

The first-up third of Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare in the Australian Cup at Flemington is what trainer Danny …

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Australia horse racing news

Funstar to stick to own age: Waller

Funstar to stick to own age: Waller

Funstar and New Zealand filly Probabeel are set for a rematch in the Phar Lap Stakes for three-year-olds at Rosehill …

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Australia horse racing news

Gun three-year-old to tackle The Jewel

Gun three-year-old to tackle The Jewel

Smart three-year-old Guntantes has trialled well as he heads to The Jewel at the Gold Coast …

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Australia horse racing news

Kolding to bounce back in All-Star Mile

Kolding to bounce back in All-Star Mile

After a disappointing showing in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield, Kolding returns to the track for a shot at the …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Opie Bosson

Bosson bags back-to-back Group 1 doubles

Star jockey Opie Bosson has had a week to remember, riding another two Group 1 winners at Ellerslie on Saturday …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Brent Thomson

Cox Plate and “The Babe” come to town

Kiwis have a great connection with the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m), but none more-so than four-time winning jockey Brent …

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New Zealand horse racing news

The Bostonian

Plan comes together for Pike and The Bostonian

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike cut a satisfied figure on Sunday morning as he reflected on pulling off a successful raid …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Sherrif

James keen to test in-form Sherrif

A dominant performance over 1600m at Trentham on Saturday has co-trainer Roger James considering upping the ante for talented performer …

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Australia horse racing news

Sydney Cup unlikely for import Mustajeer

Sydney Cup unlikely for import Mustajeer

The Kris Lees-trained Mustajeer will have a new jockey when he shoots for successive wins in the Sky High Stakes …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Packing Rockstar

Short back-up no impediment for Packing Rockstar

Trainer Lauren Brennan went outside her comfort zone on Saturday but reaped the rewards of the bold decision when Packing …

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Australia horse racing news

Claisse happy with Cheltenham outlook

Claisse happy with Cheltenham outlook

Clerk of the course Simon Claisse is pleased with the surface at Cheltenham ahead of the famous jumps festival …

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Australia horse racing news

Clark to ride Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle

Clark to ride Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle

Talented Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle will be ridden by Tim Clark when he tackles the Maurice McCarten Stakes in Sydney …

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Australia horse racing news

Canterbury Stakes: What you need to know

Canterbury Stakes: What you need to know

Some facts and figures about about the Group One Canterbury Stakes to be run at Randwick …

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Australia horse racing news

RQ rejects call to close Ipswich course

RQ rejects call to close Ipswich course

Racing Queensland has rejected a call to close Ipswich racecourse for repairs and instead will step up remediation work …

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Australia horse racing news

Princess Posh wins Newcastle Newmarket

Princess Posh wins Newcastle Newmarket

Trainer Kris Lees has won his first Newcastle Newmarket with Princess Posh a day before he tries to win the …

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Australia horse racing news

Randwick Guineas: What you need to know

Randwick Guineas: What you need to know

Statistics on the Group One Randwick Guineas …

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Australia horse racing news

Shoals and Santa after two-state G1 double

Shoals and Santa after two-state G1 double

Anthony Freedman-trained stablemates Shoals and Santa Ana Lane could add to their Group One tallies when they resume in feature …

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Australia horse racing news

Changes to trainer Ben Currie hearings

Changes to trainer Ben Currie hearings

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has issued a list of changes to hearings into allegations against Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie …

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Australia horse racing news

Puls honoured for her racing contribution

Puls honoured for her racing contribution

Christine Puls has defeated a star line-up of fellow female racing industry participants to claim the Victorian Wakeful Club Lady …

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Australia horse racing news

Racing Qld accused of Russian Roulette

Racing Qld accused of Russian Roulette

Trainers believe Racing Queensland is playing Russian Roulette with race meetings at Ipswich after the loss of a fourth fixture …

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Australia horse racing news

The Autumn Sun to shine at Randwick

The Autumn Sun to shine at Randwick

The Autumn Sun can collect his fourth Group One win in the Randwick Guineas for which he is the overwhelming …

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Australia horse racing news

Night's Watch, Yogi face tough Cup task

Night’s Watch, Yogi face tough Cup task

Godolphin’s Avilius is a clear favourite for the Australian Cup in which Night’s Watch and Yogi will be among those …

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Australia horse racing news

Four of Aquanita eight want bans lifted

Four of Aquanita eight want bans lifted

Four trainers have argued their disqualifications over the Aquanita eight doping scandal should be overturned …

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Australia horse racing news

Hawker Hurricane to turn fortunes around

Hawker Hurricane to turn fortunes around

A rise in distance is expected to help Hawker Hurricane when the colt runs in the Sires’ Produce Stakes at …

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Australia horse racing news

Dubious out to press Golden Slipper claims

Dubious out to press Golden Slipper claims

Breeders’ Plate winner and Magic Millions runner-up Dubious will be out to show he is on track for the Golden …

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Australia horse racing news

Williams chasing first Newmarket victory

Williams chasing first Newmarket victory

Craig Williams hopes to turn around a narrow defeat aboard Brave Smash in the Newmarket Handicap 12 months ago with …

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Australia horse racing news

Extreme Bliss heading back to Sydney

Extreme Bliss heading back to Sydney

The David Brideoake-trained Extreme Bliss is set for her third interstate assignment in a row at Randwick in the Group …

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Australia horse racing news

Exciting new stallions at Hong Kong International Sale

Exciting new stallions at Hong Kong International Sale

Some of the world’s most exciting young stallions as well as established elite sires will be represented at the Hong …

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Australia horse racing news

Kenyan Wonder chases big prize for Balfour

Kenyan Wonder chases big prize for Balfour

Ryan Balfour is under no illusions with his talented filly Kenyan Wonder as she chases victory in the Group Two …

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Australia horse racing news

In-form jockey Tilley to continue at Farm

In-form jockey Tilley to continue at Farm

In-form jockey Les Tilley hopes to continue his winning ways at Eagle Farm where his rides include two-year-old Sizzling Babe …

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Australia horse racing news

Aquanita trainers want bans overturned

Aquanita trainers want bans overturned

Lawyers for Racing Victoria and four trainers are making closing submissions in the ‘Aquanita eight’ case …

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New Zealand horse racing news

On The Rocks primed to go back-to-back

On The Rocks primed to go back-to-back

On The Rocks brought up some big milestones for trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard when he won the Group …

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Australia horse racing news

Summer Sham chasing fourth-straight win

Summer Sham chasing fourth-straight win

The Danny O’Brien-trained Summer Sham will be out to remain unbeaten when she steps out for her fourth start in …

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Australia horse racing news

Trim Takedown takes on Challenge Stakes

Trim Takedown takes on Challenge Stakes

Rosehill trainer Gary Moore has worked on Takedown’s diet ahead of the Group One winner’s comeback in the Challenge Stakes …

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Australia horse racing news

James McDonald

Jockey James McDonald to be relicensed

Jockey James McDonald will return to racing when his 18–month ban ends and will be able to ride in trackwork …

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Australia horse racing news

Horse Racing betting Australia

Sires’ Produce target for Titan Blinders

The Sires’ Produce Stakes at Flemington has been a target race for Leon and Troy Corstens with two-year-old Titan Blinders …

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Australia horse racing news

Newmarket Handicap key facts and figures

Newmarket Handicap key facts and figures

What you need to know regarding the Group One Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Flemington …

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Australia horse racing news

Happy Clapper wins at Newcastle

Canterbury Stakes: What you need to know

Some facts and figures about about the Group One Canterbury Stakes to be run at Randwick …

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Australia horse racing news

Horse Racing betting Australia

Elliott honoured for racing contribution

Victoria Racing Club Chairman Amanda Elliott has been honoured for her contribution to racing on International Women’s Day …

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Australia horse racing news

Endless Drama tracking for Group One glory

Endless Drama tracking for Group One glory

Endless Drama can add to his value as a stud proposition with victory in the Group One Canterbury Stakes at …

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Australia horse racing news

Costin inaugural female jockey champion

Costin inaugural female jockey champion

NSW jockey Winona Costin has won the inaugural Australian Female Jockey Championship in Tasmania …

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Horse Racing Tips

Flemington tips & full form for Saturday, March 10

Flemington tips & full form for Saturday, March 10

IT is Group 1 Australian Cup day at Flemington on Saturday and a strong nine race card awaits. There’s listed …

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Australia horse racing news

Sister Sledge makes late bid for Slipper

Sister Sledge makes late bid for Slipper

Debutante Sister Sledge faces an against-the-odds bid to qualify for the Golden Slipper via the Reisling Stakes at Randwick …

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Australia horse racing news

Australian Cup

Key statistics on the Australian Cup

A look at the history of the Group One Australian Cup over 2000m at Flemington …

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Australia horse racing news

Shillelagh to return to scene of G1 win

Shillelagh to return to scene of G1 win

Shillelagh drops in class and steps up in distance when she lines up in the Matron Stakes over the course …

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Australia horse racing news

Randwick Guineas

Randwick Guineas: What you need to know

Statistics on the Group One Randwick Guineas …

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Australia horse racing news

Kementari primed for Randwick Guineas

Kementari primed for Randwick Guineas

Godolphin colt Kementari is set to continue his unbeaten preparation in the Randwick Guineas, the first leg of the three-year-old …

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Horse Racing Tips

Friday night racing tips for Cranbourne, March 9

Friday night racing tips for Cranbourne, March 9

CRANBOURNE’S Friday night fixture returns and punters are in for a real treat heading into the Victorian long weekend. What …

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Australia horse racing news

Chautauqua

Chautauqua again stays in the barrier

Champion sprinter Chautauqua has again refused to compete in a barrier trial, eventually leaving the gates and completing the course …

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Australia horse racing news

Craig Newitt eyes fourth Newmarket Hcp win

Craig Newitt eyes fourth Newmarket Hcp win

Jockey Craig Newitt believes he has a great chance of a fourth Newmarket Handicap win when he rides Missrock in …

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Australia horse racing news

Hang has something to prove at Doomben

Hang has something to prove at Doomben

Trainer Ben Currie wants to see Hang come back in winning form at Doomben after winning three in a row …

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Horse Racing Tips

Newcastle tips

Newcastle tips & full form for Friday, March 9

IT is Newcastle Newmarket Handicap Day on Friday and a great eight race card awaits. The team at Horse Betting …

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Australia horse racing news

Australian Cup

Williams chases another G1 win on Hartnell

If Hartnell brings his A-game to the Australian Cup at Flemington jockey Craig Williams is confident he will be heading …

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Australia horse racing news

Chris Waller

Fortensky to lead Waller charge

Fortensky will be on a quick back-up when he heads a strong team for trainer Chris Waller at Doomben …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Melt

Tiley serious about Sydney for young star

Melt’s unbeaten record isn’t all that’s going on the line at Ellerslie on Saturday. The precocious daughter of Iffraaj will …

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Australia horse racing news

Tiffani Brooker in low-key Doomben return

Tiffani Brooker in low-key Doomben return

Former star apprentice Tiffani Brooker is listed to have a low-key return from injury with the ride on Let’s Party …

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United Arab Emirates horse racing news

Gold Town

Road To Dubai World Cup: Vol. 2/5 – Thursday, March 8, 2018

DUBAI WORLD CUP: Pavel Full of Promise; DUBAI SHEEMA CLASSIC: Garlingari Gets Green Light; DUBAI TURF: Vivlos Revving Up DUBAI …

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New Zealand horse racing news

Gallante

Sydney Cup winner to join Team Rogerson

Graeme Rogerson has his eye on training a second Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) winner after securing a deal to buy …

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Market Movers

Pakenham market movers for Thursday, March 8

Pakenham market movers for Thursday, March 8

WE’RE racing under-lights in Melbourne tonight as Pakenham hosts a strong eight race card. Horse Betting has your tips sorted …

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Market Movers

Rockhampton firmers & drifters for Thursday, March 8

Rockhampton firmers & drifters for Thursday, March 8

RACING in the sunshine state today is at Rockhampton as the race club holds a tight six race card. Let’s …

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Market Movers

Scone market movers for Thursday, March 8

Scone market movers for Thursday, March 8

SCONE is hosting racing this Thursday and we’re excited for what the day will bring. The punters have made their …

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Hong Kong horse racing news

Spotlight on Hong Kong International Sale horses from down under

Spotlight on Hong Kong International Sale horses from down under

Horses acquired from the world’s leading thoroughbred auction houses will go under the hammer when the Hong Kong International Sale …

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Hong Kong horse racing news

Working Group meetings commence in Conghua

Working Group meetings commence in Conghua

A Working Group comprised of Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland experts commenced meetings in Conghua this week to discuss the …

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Horse Racing News

Winning starts for Goldolphin pair

Winning starts for Goldolphin pair

Almanzora and Astoria have made winning debuts for Goldolphin at Warwick Farm as trainer John O’Shea looks to the future …

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Horse Racing News

Former champion jockey Jack Purtell dies

Former champion jockey Jack Purtell dies

Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jack Purtell, an inductee to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, has died at the age …

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Horse Racing News

Omei Swor, trained by Chris Waller

Waller cops tough Coolmore draw on chin

Trainer Chris Waller is staying optimistic despite Omei Sword, the favourite for Saturday’s Coolmore Classic at Rosehill, drawing the outside …

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Horse Racing News

Trainer Paul Murray banned for 3-1/2 years

Trainer Paul Murray banned for 3-1/2 years

NSW South Coast trainer Paul Murray has been outed for 3-1/2 years for cobalt offences …

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Horse Racing News

Dream ride for apprentice Tiffani Brooker

Dream ride for apprentice Tiffani Brooker

Brisbane’s leading apprentice Tiffani Brooker has praised Dreams Aplenty after they combined to win the National Apprentices Series heat at …

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Horse Racing News

Heys happy with Spieth ahead of Newmarket

Heys happy with Spieth ahead of Newmarket

Bryce Heys has done his job with Newmarket Handicap favourite Spieth with the trainer saying the rest is now up …

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Horse Racing News

Miss Finland's daughter wins on debut

Miss Finland’s daughter wins on debut

Earth Angel, a two-year-old filly by Animal Kingdom out of Miss Finland, has made a winning start to her career …

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Horse Racing News

Awesome Rock to bounce back at Flemington

Awesome Rock to bounce back at Flemington

Emirates Stakes winner Awesome Rock will be out to bounce back from his unplaced effort last start when he runs …

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Horse Racing News

Jockey Danny Nikolic

Nikolic loses bid to appeal racecourse ban

Jockey Danny Nikolic has failed in a bid to get the High Court to hear an appeal against his racecourse …

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Horse Racing News

Trainer Paul Murray outed for 3-1/2 years

Trainer Paul Murray outed for 3-1/2 years

NSW South Coast trainer Paul Murray has been outed for 3-1/2 years for cobalt offences …

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Horse Racing News

Perth filly out to go one better in Kewney

Perth filly out to go one better in Kewney

A close second in her first Melbourne start, Perth filly Ellicazoom will be out to go one better in the …

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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips

Cranbourne Night

Cranbourne night racing form and free tips, Friday March 10

NIGHT racing continues to roll on throughout the autumn and Cranbourne plays host to an eight-race card this Friday night …

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Horse Racing News

Nikitas to join Darren Weir stable

Nikitas to join Darren Weir stable

Former Brisbane three-year-old Nikitas is set to join trainer Darren Weir in a bid to regain his best form …

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Horse Racing News

Australian Cup attracts field of 12

Australian Cup attracts field of 12

The Group One Australian Cup at Flemington has attracted a field of 12 with trainer Darren Weir to have three …

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Horse Racing News

Omei Sword with outside draw in Coolmore

Omei Sword with outside draw in Coolmore

The Group One Coolmore Classic at Rosehill has attracted a field of 19 with favourite Omei Sword to jump from …

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Horse Racing News

Field of 13 for G1 Newmarket Handicap

Field of 13 for G1 Newmarket Handicap

A field of 13 has been declared for the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington …

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Horse Racing News

HorseBetting twitter chat

Twitter punters celebrate the Magic Man and big Guineas weekend

IT was touted as the biggest weekend of racing of the autumn so far and it didn’t disappoint. The Australian …

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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Andrew Noblet

Andrew Noblet looking to break group one duck with dual threat

TALENTED Victorian trainer Andrew Noblet has scored plenty of big wins throughout Australia, but he’s never won a group one …

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Horse Racing News

Nikolic ban appeal bid fails in High Court

Nikolic ban appeal bid fails in High Court

Jockey Danny Nikolic has failed in a bid to get an appeal against his race course ban heard in the …

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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Booming Delight

Moore’s stable of three-year-olds on track for Hong Kong Derby

JOHN Moore dominates the training ranks in Hong Kong and he will likely have three quality entrants in the Group …

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Horse Racing News

Funeral for Riharna Thomson in Tamworth

Funeral for Riharna Thomson in Tamworth

The funeral service for Riharna Thomson who died from injuries suffered in a trackwork fall will be held in Tamworth …

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Horse Racing News

Michelle Payne

Michelle Payne fined $1500 over tweet

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been fined $1500 for a social media attack on Flemington track manager Mick Goodie …

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Wednesday tips for the quaddie at Warwick Farm, March 9

WE narrowly missed with our Victorian quaddie last week, but we previewed every winning runner and we’re back this week …

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Suavito ready for 2000m in Australian Cup

Trainer Nigel Blackiston has a healthy respect for Suavito’s likely Australian Cup opposition but says he wouldn’t swap the mare …

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Rock in Awesome form ahead of G1 Aust Cup

Leon Corstens was associated with several Australian Cup winners as foreman for Bart Cummings and he will be represented by …

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Reverse Caulfield gallop for Slipper favs

Favourites Extreme Choice and Flying Artie showed they are on target for the Golden Slipper with a strong right-handed gallop …

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Pepper thankful for Dale’s recommendation

Leading Canberra trainer Matthew Dale has played a behind-the-scenes role in the rise of promising galloper Appoint Percy …

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Tinto in better shape second time around

Trainer Rex Lipp has learned enough from last year’s Coolmore Classic campaign with Tinto to rate the mare a genuine …

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Rain a bonus for Sadler’s Charmed Harmony

A rain-affected track would boost the chances of Charmed Harmony as he chases a Group One win at Flemington …

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Buffering pleases in course proper gallop

Buffering pleases in course proper gallop

Crowd favourite Buffering has had the honour of being the first horse to gallop on the new-look Eagle Farm course …

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Griffiths weighing up options for Selenia

Selenia’s connections are likely to wait until later in the week to decide the next step with the stakes-winning juvenile …

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Queensland news - Yellow Brick set to race in Group 3 company at the Sunshine Coast

Buffering pleases in course proper gallop

Crowd favourite Buffering has had the honour of being the first horse to gallop on the new-look Eagle Farm course …

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Joseph O’Brien to retire from riding

Joseph O’Brien, the record-breaking son of champion trainer Aidan O’Brien, has called time on is riding career to concentrate on …

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French Fern to take her place in Slipper

Managing owner Wilf Mula has confirmed Reisling Stakes winner French Fern will run in the Golden Slipper …

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Wangaratta Cup rescheduled

The Wangaratta Cup, abandoned because of heat, has been rescheduled to Easter Sunday, replacing the Benalla meeting …

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Pendleton excited by Cheltenham ride

British cycling great-turned jockey Victoria Pendleton says completing the course at the Cheltenham Festival would rank alongside winning Olympic gold …

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The Quarterback ready for Newmarket test

The Newmarket Handicap has been the aim for The Quarterback this campaign but the gelding will face some of the …

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Pendleton to ride at Cheltenham Festival

British cycling great Victoria Pendleton will ride at the Cheltenham Festival later this month in a move that has split …

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Suavito ready for 2000m in Australian Cup

Trainer Nigel Blackiston has a healthy respect for Suavito’s likely Australian Cup opposition but says he wouldn’t swap the mare …

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