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Teetan hoping for shining Hong Kong debut from Little Brose
Hong Kong
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Karis Teetan tasted G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize (1200m) glory with Mr Stunning in 2020 and he is hoping for another stroke of magic aboard Hong Kong debutant Little Brose in this year's HK$22 million contest.
Longshot Happy Together takes aim at FWD QEII Cup
Hong Kong
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Showers and thunderstorms haven't dampened the mood of Alexis Badel as he prepares to reunite with Happy Together, an improving son of Dragon Pulse, in the HK$28 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Two-pronged attack gives Hall hope in G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize
Hong Kong
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David Hall hasn't underestimated the task he faces in Sunday's G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize (1200m), but goes into the race with a two-pronged attack led by Invincible Sage and Flying Ace.
Graeme Carey's preview and tips for Ipswich: Wednesday, April 24
Queensland Analysis
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Racenet's Queensland form guru is keen to back a Brian Smith-trained mare who can improve sharply off a creditable performance in a city race last start.
Jockey Jason Maskiell to ride El Poder Del Sol in Thursday's VRC St Leger at Flemington
Flemington feature
Peter Moody confirms Queensland winter carnival Group 1 targets for I Wish I Win and Autumn Angel
Classy gallopers
Group 1 winning trainer Tim Martin has been suspended for 4½ months after positive swab
Stewards
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One of the Group 1 trainer's winning runners earlier this year was found to have tested positive to a prohibited substance.
Tommy Berry called in for Rockhampton ride on Better Get Set in $775,000 The Archer
The Archer
Victorian Racing Tribunal to deliver verdict on Darren Weir horse cruelty case on Wednesday
Stewards
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The long-running saga involving former champion trainer Darren Weir and two co-accused will move a step closer to the end after the Victorian Racing Tribunal delivers its verdict on Wednesday.
Final field and barrier draw for Group 1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville
$1m feature
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The final field for the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville has been revealed.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Mrs Supergrass. She's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 1 at Sale.
Ballarat trainer Shay Keating sweating on Australasian Oaks start for promising filly Into You
$1m Group 1
Amelia's Jewel set to line up in $1m The Goodwood at Morphettville on May 11
Adelaide Carnival
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Star mare Amelia's Jewel will take on a Group 1 assignment in South Australia, with connections tackling the $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on May 11.
Sale preview and tips: $26 each way chance
Tuesday Punt
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An impressive debut win could lead to bigger things for the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Pariah Pearl at Sale on Tuesday.
Bold Bastille the hot favourite to win Saturday's $1 million The Showdown at Caulfield
Caulfield feature
Phillip Stokes' pair thriving ahead of Group 1 Robert Sangster at Morphettville
Adelaide Carnival
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Phillip Stokes is back in Adelaide on Saturday eyeing G1 success with Stretan Angel and Climbing Star in the $1 million Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m).
Ray Thomas calls to rename Group 1 races in honour of Hall of Fame legends Phar Lap, Carbine, Tulloch, Bernborough and Kingston Town
Opinion
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Phar Lap, Carbine, Bernborough, Tulloch and Kingston Town were inaugural Hall of Fame inductees in 2001 but remarkably, not one of these elite racehorses has a Group 1 race named after him.
Ray Thomas opinion: Why the Golden Slipper should be part of The Championships
Opinion
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Daily Telegraph racing editor Ray Thomas has a plethora of suggestions to make the Sydney autumn carnival even better, including making the Golden Slipper part of The Championships.
Flying Ace limbers up for G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize with soft trial
Hong Kong
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Bidding to give David Hall his first success in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, Flying Ace cruised through a 1050m barrier trial this morning as the course and distance specialist prepared for the HK$22 million feature.
Ricky Yiu hopes Nimble Nimbus can advance in G1 QEII Cup
Champions Day
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The six-year-old has been a solid competitor with six wins across his 29-start career. He didn't tackle his first Group race until his 24th outing, however, since then he has evolved into a Group 3 winner and Group 1 placegetter.
Japanese galloper North Bridge seeks first Group 1 triumph in Hong Kong
Champions Day
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North Bridge is a son of three-time winner in Hong Kong, Maurice. He won a newcomer race over 2000m in 2020 at Chukyo to commence his career before grabbing his first Group race win in the 2022 G3 Epsom Cup (1800m) - first-up after a four month break.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Zambezi Khan. She's been tipped by 14 users and goes around in race 5 at Mildura.
The Quokka winner Overpass Brisbane-bound to go one better in Doomben 10,000
Quokka conquerer
Things You Might Have Missed - April 22
Quirky Tidbits
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Here's a few things you might have missed in the wide world of racing over the past week.
Golden Slipper winner Shinzo retired to stud at Coolmore Australia
Off To Stud
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Coolmore announced on Monday, the 2023 Golden Slipper winner will stand at stud from this year for a fee of $50,000 + GST.
Mildura preview and tips: $23 value bet
Monday Punt
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Talented jockey Billy Egan is the one to follow with his strong book of seven rides at Monday's Mildura meeting.
Punter Of The Week: One-on-one with Mark Latham
POTW
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The former leader of the Australian Labor Party is a tragic for the game that is racing and is in the seat for Punter Of The Week.
Harness: Key Nullarbor players to clash again in Group 1 Fremantle Cup
Harness racing
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Most of the key players from last Friday night's memorable Gloucester Park stoush will return to do battle again in this Friday's $300,000 Group 1 Fremantle Cup.
Hayes brothers give up on Mr Brightside beating new star Pride Of Jenni over 2000m
White flag
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The Hayes brothers have conceded defeat in one aspect of their battle against Pride Of Jenni, deciding stable star Mr Brightside would not take her on again over the championship distance in the spring.
Well-fancied flops and forgives from Saturday's racing at Randwick and Mornington
Forgive & Forget
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Here's our assessment of some of the more-fancied beaten runners from Saturday's racing at Randwick and Mornington, and whether you should forgive or forget them.
Betfair Saturday wash-up: 1L winner hit $280 in the run
Betfair wash-up
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An impressive winner in Adelaide hit a whopping $280 in the run on Betfair after settling last in a 1000m dash. Check out the full Betfair wash-up from racing around Australia on Saturday.
Vlad Duric lands surprise ride on Skirt The Law in racing return following spring setback
Weight Factor
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The 2023 Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner returns to racing on Saturday in the Listed Mick Dittman Plate (1000m) after undergoing surgery following a setback in the spring.
Big Bets Review: $20k bet lands in the last at Mornington
Hits And Misses
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Check out the hits and misses from the reported big bets from racing around Australia on Saturday, April 20.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is A Book Of Days. He's been tipped by 17 users and goes around in race 3 at Bendigo.
Ex-trainer Todd Balfour has five-year ban for 'dacking' official slashed in sensational circumstances
Huge reduction
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The South Australian Racing Appeals Tribunal has lashed stewards over a five-year ban handed down to a former trainer who 'dacked' an official earlier this year, saying they acted irrationally because the incident occurred to "one of their own."
Opinion: Jury is out as Amelia's Jewel reaches a crossroads in her career
Opinion
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For a horse once talked up as one which could win an Everest and/or a Cox Plate, Amelia's Jewel looks a long way from those equine heights.
Nick Ryan scores black-type win with Material Dreams
Black-Type
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Caulfield trainer Nick Ryan had just the one runner at Morphettville Parks but made it count in the feature race.
New Zealand jockey Michael McNab lands Hareeba Stakes with pick-up ride Maharba
Mornington review
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Kiwi jockey Michael McNab had never seen anything like the Mornington track but that didn't stop him winning the Hareeba Stakes.
Fownes logs Sha Tin three-timer ahead of Straight Arron's QEII Cup bid
Hong Kong
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After becoming only the fourth trainer in Hong Kong history to reach 1100 wins on Wednesday night, Fownes struck with a treble.
Inquiry opened after trainer blows over legal alcohol limit at Morphettville races
Stewards
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A Murray Bridge-based trainer will front South Australian racing officials on Friday after blowing over the legal alcohol limit at Morphettville races on Saturday.
Martin Harley relieved to notch comeback win at Eagle Farm
Eagle Farm
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Popular jockey Martin Harley, who has been on the sidelines nursing a neck injury, landed his first winner since January at Eagle Farm.
News Corp form analyst Brad Waters gives his best bet for Sunday's Bendigo meeting
TIPS
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A Ciaron Maher-trained galloper can build on an eye-catching first-up run when he steps out on Sunday while a $14 chance could give punters a flying start at Bendigo.
Punters post-race: All Aged Stakes day in review
Saturday summary
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Check out all the highlights and lowlights from a massive Saturday of racing, highlighted by the All Aged and Champagne Stakes at Randwick, plus the $5m Quokka at Ascot in Perth.
The Quokka: Amelia's Jewel finishes runner-up to Overpass for the second year running
The Quokka
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A bumper WA crowd wanted to see Amelia's Jewel prevail in The Quokka but for the second year running they needed to settle for second.
Mazu set for Brisbane winter carnival after drought-breaking win in Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes
Mudder
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Mazu revelled in the heavy conditions at Randwick to win the Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes and break a 23-month drought.
Overpass defends his The Quokka title in style
Defending Champ
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Overpass has won the $5 million The Quokka in front of a jam-packed crowd at Ascot on Saturday.
Esti Feny into Caulfield Cup with shock Mornington Cup win
Goulash Result
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Ex-Hungarian galloper Esti Feny surprised his rivals to win the Mornington Cup, and lock in a Caulfield Cup berth, after retirement plans were put on hold.
Kintyre gets just reward in stewards room
Protest Win
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Jamie Kah launched an ultimately successful protest to get Kintyre a breakthrough win this autumn in the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate.
Exotique Miss has trainer dreaming of Queensland Oaks glory
G1 Chance
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Underrated filly Exotique Miss overcame a wide draw to claim the Daybreak Lover at Eagle Farm and a Group 1 race is on the agenda.
Bustling brilliant in Karrakatta Plate romp
Huge Win
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Two-year-old Bustling may be the next big thing in WA racing after blowing away his opposition in the Karrakatta Plate.
All Autumn post-race jockey quotes in one place!
Talking The Talk
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We all know you love to read what the jockeys said after a race ...
Post-race jockey reports from the 2024 All Aged Stakes
Magic Time
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of All Aged Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Post-race jockey reports from the 2024 Champagne Stakes
2YO Feature
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of Champagne Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Magic Time wins 2024 Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Royal Randwick
Sydney G1
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Magic Time relishes the heavy conditions with a barnstorming win in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
Broadsiding wins 2024 Group 1 Champagne Stakes at Royal Randwick
Blue Army Salutes
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Progressive two-year-old Broadsiding draws on his race fitness to claim the Group 1 Champagne Stakes in testing conditions at Randwick.
What the jockeys said on All Aged Stakes Day
Jockey Quotes
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Did the horse you backed perform below expectations at Randwick on Saturday? This is where you find out what the jockey had to say after the race.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Saturday, April 20
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Saturday, April 20.
Sha Tin presenter selections: Tips, best bets and longshots
HK tips
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Check out the tips, best bets and suggested longshots for Saturday's 10-race card at Sha Tin on April 20.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Manaal. She's been tipped by 38 users and goes around in race 7 at Randwick.
The Quokka overview and predicted finishing order
Opinion
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The second edition of The Quokka has many subplots and promises to be a ripping contest. Ben Dorries' final say and predicted finishing order.
Punters' best bets multi for Saturday paying $707
Hail Mary
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Check out Punters' best bets multi for Saturday's racing on April 20, 2024.
"As good as it gets": Catch A Wave wins Group 1 The Nullarbor
The Western Trilogy
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Victorian star Catch A Wave wins $1.25m The Nullarbor.
Sha Tin preview and tips: Saturday, April 20
HK analysis
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It's a Saturday meeting at Sha Tin instead of the usual Sunday card, with the first of 10 races set to jump at 3:00pm (AEST). Full preview and tips here.
The Quokka & All Aged Stakes day - All you need for the big races!
One Stop Shop
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The Sydney Autumn racing carnival closes with two Group 1 races at Randwick, while Perth takes centre stage with the $5 million dollar The Quokka.
Mornington Cup day: Katelyn Mallyon's tips and best bets
Expert Tipster
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Punters tipster Katelyn Mallyon offers up her selections for Saturday's Mornington Cup day card.
Trainer Chris Bieg has found the key to in-form gelding Overstrike
SA Racing
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After five career starts, Overstrike was sent to Bordertown for an elusive win. Now he is chasing a fourth straight win.
'The people's champ': Tributes flow for superstar Lonhro
RIP champion
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Champion racehorse and stallion Lonhro has died.
Ciaron Maher to adopt positive tactics with Bella Nipotina in The Quokka
$5m slot race
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Champion trainer Ciaron Maher has a plan to soar Bella Nipotina to victory in the $5m The Quokka in Perth on Saturday.
Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes and Australasian Oaks nominations
Adelaide G1s
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A strong set of nominations have been received for the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) and Australasian Oaks (2000m) next Saturday.
Peter Moody: 'He would have done a Pride Of Jenni'
Mornington Bound
George Alvaro dreaming big with Mackenna ahead of Saturday night's Golden Easter Egg
Greyhound Racing
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George Alvaro has been attending the Golden Easter Egg since its inception in 1990 and has always dreamt of landing the Group 1 Easter showpiece.
Rough As Guts: Roughie tips for All Aged Stakes day
Rough As Guts
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Check out the roughies we think can out-run their price for Saturday's racing at Randwick, Eagle Farm and Mornington.
Rob Heathcote fears career could be over for Rothfire following latest setback
Star sprinter
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Rothfire is out of the winter carnival and has likely run his last race after pulled uo with swelling in his surgically repaired leg.
SAJC announce free admission to Group 1 race days under SA racing's biggest club sponsorship deal
Free entry
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On the eve of the Adelaide Racing Carnival, the South Australian Jockey Club has announced a 7-year $25 million partnership with Sportsbet - the biggest club sponsorship deal in the history of South Australian racing.
Best bets for horse racing at Cranbourne on Friday, April 19
Friday Punt
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A Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr-trained three-year-old will be out to reproduce his debut blitz when he resumes at Friday night's Cranbourne meeting.
Waller and Maher in race to be the first trainer to hit $50 million prizemoney record
Big bucks
Pride Of Jenni, Fangirl and Via Sistina early favourites for King Charles III Stakes
$5m race
Maverick US owner plots invasion on Australia's best races
Big Owner
Saturday Selections for All Aged Stakes day
Tips
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Check out our tips and best bets for Saturday's racing around Australia, including meetings at Randwick, Mornington, Eagle Farm, Ascot and Morphettville Parks.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Friday, April 19
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Friday, April 19.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Samurai. He's been tipped by 12 users and goes around in race 1 at Seymour.
Brand New Listen: 'Ladies Who Punt' podcast
Check it out
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Punters is proud to present our newest addition to the stable, the 'Ladies Who Punt' podcast.
Black Caviar link to $5m Quokka as jockey aims up 15 years on
Famous Connection
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Jarrad Noske was Black Caviar's first jockey and, 15 years on, he's shooting for victory in the richest race he has ever ridden in when lining up in the $5m The Quokka in Perth.
Eagle Farm preview and tips: $3.60 best bet
Qld Analysis
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Here's is Graeme Carey's form assessment and tips for Saturday's Eagle Farm meeting.
'He's in great order':Grahame Begg eyes features in two states
Good Chances
Champagne Stakes: Runner-by-runner analysis
G1 Preview
Stewards open inquiry after race run over wrong distance at Tuncurry
Stewards
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An inquiry has been opened by stewards after a race on Thursday was run over the wrong distance and correct weight was declared.
Shogo Yasuda following father's footsteps in bid for overseas triumph
Japan in HK
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Sunrise Ronaldo is one of the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize participants from Japan, and his trainer Shogo Yasuda is a son of a former trainer Takayuki Yasuda, who handled the legendary Lord Kanaloa when he won in Hong Kong a bit over a decade ago.
Voyage Bubble, Beauty Eternal tune up for Group 1 Champions Mile
HK Trials
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Bidding to thwart Golden Sixty's quest for a fourth HK$22 million G1 FWD Champions Mile on 28 April, Voyage Bubble and Beauty Eternal limbered up for their clash with the Hong Kong's champion with solid barrier trials at Sha Tin on Thursday.
War of words erupts ahead of The Nullarbor
Harness Racing
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The Group 1 Nullarbor promises to be a thrilling tactical contest with a war of words erupting ahead of the $1.25 million showpiece at Gloucester Park.
Hold All Tickets podcast: Quokka preview, 8 votes for one self-trumpeter
Listen
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One punter cops a mammoth 8 votes for one incredible bit of self-trumpeting, and the Queen Elizabeth fallout continues.
The rundown on Godolphin's Saturday runners
Blue Army
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Check out the thoughts of Godolphin trainer James Cummings on his large team of runners competing across Randwick and Mornington on April 20, 2024.
Golden Slipper placegetter going around in BM65 at Rockhampton
Third trainer
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In what is surely a first, a Group 1 Golden Slipper placegetter will line up in a Benchmark 65 at Rockhampton on Thursday, searching for his third career win at start number 33.
John Allen heads to Queensland for Victorian raider
Long Trip
Veteran sprinter out to end 30-month drought
Long Wait
'It could be difficult for Amelia's Jewel to get into the race': Simon Miller's Quokka fears
Race Favourite
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Simon Miller says star horse Amelia's Jewel is low flying, but he worries about whether the speed map will play against her chances of scoring the $5m The Quokka on her home deck in Perth on Saturday.
Ethan Brown eyes 'hometown' success in Mornington Cup with Future History
Mornington
Lays of the day with Betfair: Thursday, April 18
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Thursday, April 18.
Ben, JD and Will Hayes import Grid Girl eyes bigger bucks in Mornington Guineas
Mornington Saturday
Willie Pike to ride $5500 bargain buy in $5m feature sprint
Dirt Cheap
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Wizard of the west William Pike doesn't have the best record in slot races, but that could all turn around when he rides a sprinter who cost just $5500 in the $5m The Quokka in Perth on Saturday.
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