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New jockey for Almandin in 2017 Melbourne Cup
Damien Oliver’s chance to win a record-equalling fourth Melbourne Cup has soared after the jockey confirmed his booking for defending champion Almandin. Oliver rode Almandin to an emphatic victory in Saturday’s Listed JRA Trophy (2500m) at Flemington, after which the…
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Neymar tops CrownBet’s list of biggest soccer transfers
There has never been more money in the Premier League with the television rights deal cashing up clubs to go on a spending spree during the off season. Despite being one of the most popular football leagues in the world,…
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Winx breaks her trial maiden status
Winx has sent a message to her upcoming spring rivals with a surprise win in a barrier trial at Randwick. The champion, who had never previously won a trial, travelled behind the leader Stampede and got up on his inside…
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2017 Caulfield Guineas the target for McEvoy colt
A colt Tony McEvoy has always held in high regard begins his Caulfield Guineas campaign at Melbourne’s first city meeting of the season. Azazel resumes in Saturday’s 1000m handicap for three-year-olds at Flemington, his first start since his trainer scratched…
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New Major Sponsor for the Melbourne Cup Carnival
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC), Australia’s premier racing club, and Kennedy, luxury watch and jewellery retailer, today announced a new five year sponsorship agreement which sees the Australian business become a Major Partner of the VRC and the Melbourne Cup…
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Learn about The Everest
AUSTRALIA’S RICHEST RACE A dozen sprinters will race over 1200m at Randwick for a record $10 million prize money, with $5.8 million going to the winning connections. WHO’S CONFIRMED SO FAR? Only five of the 12 slots have been confirmed…
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AFL Players Under The Radar
UNDER THE RADAR The Western Bulldogs have slipped to ninth spot on the AFL ladder midway through the season. After two consecutive drubbings, to the combined tune of 103 points at the hands of the Sydney Swans and Melbourne Demons,…
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Hawthorn vs St Kilda AFL Tips and Bets from CrownBet.com.au
HAWTHORN ($1.92) (LLLLW) v ST KILDA ($1.92) (LLWWL) A win for the Hawks against the Eagles takes the pressure off them for at least a week, whilst the Saints will look back on their match against the Cats as a…
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Hawkesbury Gold Cup a consideration for Famous Seamus
A sunny lead-up to the All Aged Stakes won’t be enough to dry the Randwick track as much as trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith would like for Famous Seamus but his stable star will run regardless. The eight-year-old is the outsider of…
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Observational to line-up in Easter Cup
After missing the Golden Mile win at Bendigo, jockey Tom Sadler will reunite with Observational in the Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield with the opportunity to win the biggest race of his career. Sadler rode Observational, trained by his…
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