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Seven’s spring racing coverage reaches ann Australian audience of 4.2 million > The @7horseracing coverage of 2024 spring racing in NSW and Victoria has been a runaway hit with viewers reaching 4.2 million Australians so far on Seven and 7plus Sport.
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Frankie Dettori and Olivier Peslier declared for the 96th running of Turkish Derby: Frankie Dettori and Olivier Peslier have been declared for the 96th running of Turkish Derby on Sunday at the… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Arapaho ramps up Winx Stakes preparations: Bjorn Baker will entertain a Japan Cup bid for Group One winner Arapaho (Fr), who has tuned up for his Winx Stakes return with an exhibition gallop at… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS
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British Champion Murphy back in Saudi Arabia > Oisin Murphy makes a return to Saudi Arabia for the penultimate week of the Riyadh season, and the four-time British Champion is seeking to extend his good fortune at King Abdulaziz Racecourse @JCSA_Racing
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No Canonbury Stakes for Wodeton > The Golden Slipper favourite Wodeton will not be seen in the $250,000, Group 3 Canonbury Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday with trainer Chris Waller happy to adopt a more patient approach to his autumn carnival preparation
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Menuisier 'very pleased' with Danceteria (FR): UK trainer David Menuisier was at Werribee on Tuesday morning to watch Danceteria (FR) work prior to the five-year-old Redoute’s Choice gelding having… #horseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Newmarket's most dangerous horse crossings finally get protected
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Streets Of Avalon to run in Group 1 C F Orr at Caulfield: Trainer Shane Nichols has had a change of heart and will run first-up winner Streets Of Avalon in the Group 1 C F Orr Stakes (1400m) at… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Resolute Racing purchases Goliath > @resracingky has announced the newest member of their racing team for 2024 - currently the Top Turf horse in the World as ranked by @worldsbesthorse GOLIATH - #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS -
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Riordan lands Group 1 sprint chance > Trips to New Zealand and an association with assistant-trainer Ben Gleeson has landed @LiamRiordan97 a ride in the Oakleigh Plate.
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Delight for Rebecca Menzies as she scoops two Go North Series finals: Rebecca Menzies hailed Racing Post Go North Finals Weekend as her equivalent of the Cheltenham Festival after she scooped more… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Baffert denied stay of suspension: A Kentucky circuit court judge on Monday denied trainer Bob Baffert a stay of a 90-day suspension issued by Kentucky stewards until his appeal of the penalty can be… #autumnracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Broken ribs for Purton and fractured hip for Hewitson: It is reported that Zac Purton has suffered three broken ribs and a broken nose after the fall in the Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on Sunday with Lye… #summerracing #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Well done to all the @7horseracing crew, we have watched and admired your work and appreciated your professional broadcasts in both Melbourne and Sydney. Thanks from all at @tnews_racing and everywhere your broadcasts have reached.
What an honour and a privilege it has been to work with this bunch of supremely talented people @7horseracing over the course of the last 10 @FlemingtonVRC Melbourne Cup Carnivals. Not only have a learnt so much from them but had lots of laughs along the way too!
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David Menuisier's purple patch continues as Tamfana headlines stakes-race double: Five days after Criterium International hero Sunway spearheaded a Group-race double at Saint-Cloud, David Menuisier… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Single Gaze to be retired after the Schweppes Sydney Cup
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Tassie filly one in a Millions: The reams of copy being generated for Saturday’s $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) would not be complete without recognising the endeavour and achievement… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Singapore drops stakes levels, two Group races discontinued and the proposed International Races placed on hold
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Global Hit and Speed Young fend off brave Yumeno Honoo in YTN at Seoul > Global Hit ran out a comfortable five-length winner of the YTN Cup (2000M KOR-G3) at Seoul on Sunday sparing any possible blushes for the local contingent, while Japan’s Yumeno Honoo ran with enormous
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Third time lucky for Front Page: Tyler Schiller has celebrated his birthday by landing the biggest win of his career aboard Front Page in The Kosciuszko (1200m) at Randwick. #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Streets Of Avalon to chase back-to-back Futurity wins: After the return win of Streets Of Avalon at The Valley last month, Mornington trainer Shane Nichols was intent on landing back-to-back victories… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Private Harry wins G1, remains unbeaten > Emerging sprint star Private Harry has stepped up again in his first Group 1 test in a dream result for trainer Nathan Doyle and jockey Ashley Morgan in The Galaxy at Rosehill.
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First winner for apprentice Fiona Sandkuhi: Apprentice Fiona Sandkuhl brings up her first winner aboard the @beermitchell trained Snowbella at @goulburnraces 👏👏👏 - hear from the winning jockey after… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Bella Nipotina on target for The Quokka: Bella Nipotina will run for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace in the inaugural $4 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday in Western Australia — the fifth… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Celtic Jewel silks to the fore with Seaway (NZ): The runners of Star Thoroughbreds usually race in purple and white star silks but Seaway (NZ) carries the colours of Kathryn Wood’s Paramount Racing… #horseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Watson looks forward to saddling Stag Horn at The Festival: Trainer Archie Watson admits it would be “amazing” if he could secure a breakthrough Grade One Jump success at Cheltenham with Stag Horn, who he… #summerracing #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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A Nature Strip win for the World Pool: The dominant win on Tuesday by the Chris Waller trained Nature Strip in the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes over 1000m at the Royal Ascot meeting was also reflected… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Secret Power wins the 2022 Gazi Derby at Veliefendi: Secret Power (Native Khan - Fleeting Mirage / Afleet Alex) owned by Emrah Karamazı, won the 96th running of the Turkey Gazi Derby (G1) (2400m) on… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Jockey Ahmet Çelik makes history by winning the Gazi Derby five years in a row.: The Last Romance was the winner of the 93rd Gazi Derby at Veliefendi, Istanbul, with Ahmet Çelik, the champion jockey… #horseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Season-opener Aero Wings Junior is showing no signs of letting up as he notched his third win from four starts. http://t.co/5oVk2aVBco.
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Might And Power to be farewelled: Might And Power, one of Australia's greatest racehorses of the modern era, will be sent off with an emotional tribute on Tuesday that will take in the racetracks where… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Sky Rosehill post-race interviews: Sky Rosehill post-race interviews - Adrian Bott and @ClarkyHK following the win of Prost - @ANeashamRacing and @mcacajamez following Lady Laguna's victory - more to… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Bel Merci to return in Silver Slipper > Trainer @JTRacingRwik is keen for Gimcrack Stakes winner Bel Merci to gain race experience at Rosehill ahead of a planned Golden Slipper tilt, which is why the exciting filly is set to launch her autumn campaign in the $300,000, Group 2
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In-form Lady stars in Southern Cross: Annabel Neasham has credited Lady Laguna's rich vein of form to maturity after the mare strung together her third consecutive win in the Group 3 Southern Cross… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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ATC awards Bensley with honorary membership: The Australian Turf Club has paid tribute to highly respected broadcaster and journalist Andrew Bensley following his retirement from Sky Racing and TABCORP. #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Davis claims first Australian win with Kujenga at Wyong > The Wyong metropolitan meeting on Saturday will long remain in the memory of UK jockey Harry Davies as he won his first race in Australia on the Neasham and Archibald trained Kujenga in the $160,000, Heritage Real Estate
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Proud Shum hopes Romantic Warrior shines again on global stage > Danny Shum feels a great sense of pride as he prepares his champion Romantic Warrior for an historic shot at Saturday’s (22 February) G1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Track conditions, form and scratchings for Flemington: Track conditions, form and scratchings for Flemington - Track Good 4 - rail out 4m for the entire circuit - 8mm of irrigation for the 24 hours -… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Jelfs with Cummings on spring contenders: @LizzieJelfs caught up with @JamesCummings88 at @rosehillgardens this morning to discuss some of @godolphin's spring contenders including Deprive and… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Goffs UK appoint Williams to senior post: Goffs UK have appointed Australian Tony Williams as their new manag.
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Price circles another Cup for Globe > @MickPriceRacing is keen to try and get Globe (NZ) one more feature win before setting his sights on 2025 with the untapped .@RolltheDiceRace raced gelding.
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Sha Tin Diary: Australasian interest at Sha Tin on Monday centred on the Australian sprinter Viddora (AUS) who came out under travelling foreman Paddy Bell with both appearing to be relaxed and into the… #sydneyracing #thoroughbrednews #worldsbestracing.
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Tahiyra claims her fourth Group in the Matron Stakes: The Aga Khan's brilliant three-year-old Tahiyra brushed off a two-month absence and a first meeting with older fillies and mares to run away with… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS
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Purrfect Deal wins the 2021 Grafton Cup: Purrfect Deal takes out the Grafton Cup for @mcosta_racing - great ride from @BenThompson2102 👌 #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Aemelius and Collett last to first at Randwick: With a long last to first run the Annabel Neasham trained Aemelius under Alysha Collett turned the two-year-old $160,000, Sporting Chance Cancer… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Jonker claims first Group 1 win: Queensland visitor Jonker (by Spirit of Boom) has taken out the $1 million Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday evening with a brilliant exhibition of… #springracing #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Asian Racing Conference urged to give fans what they want > The 40th Asian Racing Conference in Sapporo, Japan, was told of the importance of fan engagement and the need to attract young people to racing -
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Vale Colin McKenna > It is with sadness that Racing Victoria and the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association acknowledge the passing of prominent owner and breeder Colin McKenna AM following a brief illness
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Crown Hamseong fronts up for CC Wong in Segye Ilbo Trophy at Seoul > Crown Hamseong wired the field to walk off with the Segye Ilbo Trophy (1200M KOR-Listed) at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday afternoon - the four-year-old filly scored a first Stakes win for herself and in the process
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Serena's Song retired from the breeding shed: Serna's Song, a brilliant mare on the track and at stud, has bee. http://t.co/aplf9JfsVR.
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Smith has plenty of Time for latest import: A combination of wide barriers and uncertainty over track conditions has trainer Matthew Smith keeping his options open with several of his scheduled… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS
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1992 WS Cox Plate Trophy won by Super Impose auctioned for Bushfire Appeal: The treasured 1992 W.S. Cox Plate trophy won by Super Impose, in possession of managing owner Chris Biggins is being auctioned… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Gringotts enjoys another big payday at Kembla > @cmaherracing and prominent owner ‘Ozzie’ Kheir recorded an unprecedented double within a 10-15 minute period when Gringotts (NZ) landed the $1 million The Gong at @kemblaraces under @TommyBerry21 close on the heels of Nadal’s
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Saudi Cup Represents Romantic Warrior’s Solo Dirt Outing, Says Shum > Romantic Warrior (IRE) is likely to get one lifetime shot on dirt, his trainer Danny Shum has revealed with the worlds’ highest-earning racehorse set to return to turf after contesting the $20million Saudi Cup
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Aim full of running: Randwick trials - a lovely trial from @SnowdenRacing1's Aim who was full of running and held together by @TommyBerry21 to beat home All Time Legend in the straight #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Vale Mr John Nicholson > The racing Industry is mourning the loss of former Sydney Turf Club General Manager of Racing & Wagering, Mr John Nicholson who passed away on Monday morning following a long illness
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Clever Art wins the 2024 Snake Gully Cup > Clever Art chases down Asgarda and wins the 2024 Snake Gully Cup on Friday for @mitchbeerracing @gundagairaces.
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History beckons for Romantic Warrior after drawing gate one for G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup > Romantic Warrior’s connections feel the local hero is ready to write himself into history as the first three-time winner of this Sunday’s @HKJC_Racing G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m) at
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Anthony Cummings applies for stay of proceedings on notice to vacate stables > Randwick trainer Anthony Cummings, 69, has made an application for a stay of proceedings after being given seven days notice to vacate his stables, Leilani Lodge, on High Street, Randwick.
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Look again at the Apache Chase celebrations: Great insight from @desracing74 regarding those wild celebrations when Apache Chase won the Fred Best last weekend @BrisRacingClub #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Support for US charges in alleged doping scheme: The news that 27 trainers, veterinarians, drug distributors and others connected to US racing will face charges as part of an alleged widespread doping… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Te Akau Shark (NZ) returns to Randwick for Chipping Norton Stakes: The Jamie Richards trained Te Akau Shark (NZ) returns to Randwick for the Group 1 WFA TAB Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) to try and go… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Sydney jockey Blake Shinn has two of the three-year-old stars from the spring to launch into racing towards the. http://t.co/afS0B838hy.
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Full resumption for horse movements between Australia and Hong Kong: Hong Kong has received the green light from the Australian Government for the full resumption of the movements of horses between Australia… #horseracing #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Stanley with Gary Moore on his brother John joining him in Sydney: Listen to @moorefunracing join @daveystan1 to chat about the exciting return of his brother John to Sydney and his upcoming runners… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Enthaar cruises to Chairman’s Stakes success: Blue Diamond favourite Enthaar will derive a lot of benefit from a soft return victory in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Chief Ironside (GB) charges into Crystal Mile win: A charging finish by Jamie Spencer on the David Menuisier trained Chief Ironside (GB) won the $300,000, Group 2 Schweppes Crystal Mile (1600m) at The… #horseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Haynes on Racing HQ: Young gun @lauralafferty13 has joined the Sydney riding ranks - @GaiWaterhouse1-Adrian Bott stable has a strong hand at @aus_turf_club today - @littracing talks through how he sees the… #springracing #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Thoroughbred Weekly reviews the Winx Stakes: It was a big win for Verry Elleegant yesterday in the Winx Stakes. Greg Radley, @DufficyRon and @LizzieJelfs had a look at the race on Thoroughbred Weekly -… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Brenton Avdulla caps Sha Tin treble with Rubylot’s Hong Kong Classic Cup success > @brentonavdulla continued a blossoming season by dominating at Sha Tin on Sunday, crowning a stellar display with victory in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) on David Hayes-trained
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Lighthouse shines bright in Chester Manifold: A rise to stakes level could not stop Lighthouse (USA) from maintaining her perfect Australian record at Flemington and now co-trainers Ciaron Maher and David… #summerracing #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Racing Victoria launches retirement farm program to support retired racehorses: To ensure that every thoroughbred racehorse in Victoria has an appropriate retirement option Racing Victoria has… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS
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Triple Crown to race in pink in support of the McGrath Foundation: Triple Crown Syndications will change their traditional red silks for pink for November in support of the McGrath Foundation and help to… #MelbCupCarnival #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Sky Randwick post-race interviews: Sky Racing post-race interviews - “We were confident she’d take a really nice step forward into today” Rob Archibald and @AlyshaCollett on Aemelius. more to… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Joe Tuite looking for Thunder strike and rain in Sunday's Deutsches Derby: Joe Tuite will double his tally of Group 1 runners at Hamburg on Sunday when he hopes the smart Surrey Thunder can take… #horseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Ka Ying Rising makes it 11 in a row with flawless G2 Sprint Cup display > Delivering a chilling reminder of his extraordinary talent, Ka Ying Rising posted his 11th consecutive victory with a blistering display in the HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) to crown Zac Purton’s
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Kurabui keeps record intact at Sandown: Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr will keep Kurabui racing through her grades despite making it four-from-four with another victory at Sandown. #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Singapore based jockey Corey Brown will return to Sydney Saturday week to ride Bachman in the $1 million Group 1. http://t.co/TTZcbeebMV.
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Hewlett on Radio TAB: Will Doomben 10,000 favourite MAZU take his place in the Stradbroke - the @SnowdenRacing1 stable is heading north with some real talent. @stevejoseph69 @RadioTABAus - Hall Of… #autumnracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Prince Of Sussex sold for $1.75m: Prince Of Sussex has been sold to Hong Kong for $1.75 million - Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut sold to Hong Kong #horseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Direct keeps perfect preparation intact at Ballarat: Lloyd Kennewell trained four-year-old Direct notched up a hat-trick of wins in the 3 & 4YO Classic at Ballarat on Saturday and is now on the… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Harmony Rose wins the 2022 Albury Gold Cup: Harmony Rose wins the 2022 Albury Gold Cup - congratulations to @mark_mnracing and @G1TySchil #autumnracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Emotion for Spriggs as Headwall wins The Warra > Winning a $300,000 race is significant but for Blake Spriggs it meant a whole lot more when Headwall strode to victory in The Warra at @kemblaraces on Saturday.
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The Davis Files - Sha Tin review: The Davis Files - the comprehensive review of the Stewards' Cup meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday, January 21th, 2024 - It looked as though the rise in trip would suit… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Timeform Recap: Three-Year-Olds: Brazen Beau sits atop of the Timeform Ranking Charts for 2014/15 after a stel. http://t.co/sW1nmpwZz0.
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Ayrton back in business after impressive Gunsynd win: Boom horse Ayrton is back in the winner’s stall after a dominant display in the $200,000, Group 3, Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm in Brisbane… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Black Caviar's dam to visit Written Tycoon: The rise to fame of Australian sire Written Tycoon has been recog.
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Victory for Rey Magnerio > A last stride victory by the Griffiths and de Kock trained Rey Magnerio under Jye McNeil set off wide scenes of jubilation in the Flemington Mount Yard on Saturday #MelbCupCarnival.
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Arabian Summer too darn fast in Gold Coast romp: Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Arabian Summer came through her $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic dress rehearsal with flying colours when landing… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Jeremys Flame burns brightest of them all to scoop Lady Protectress prize: Jeremys Flame vindicated her connections decision to get a 7.30am flight over from Northern Ireland when delivering what they… #horseracing #worldsbesthorseracing #ThoroughbredNEWS.
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Ball Of Muscle retired: The time has come to retire Ball Of Muscle. Today we celebrate his terrific career that has spanned 8 consecutive seasons including 17 interstate trips. He has defeated… #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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Freedman and Collett take Dubbo Cup with Zaunkonig: Zaunkonig gets the win in the @DubboTurfClub Cup for William Freedman and Alysha Collett at big odds for the punters! 💪 #ThoroughbredNEWS #SkyRacing #worldsbesthorseracing.
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