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Written By to line-up in Pago Pago Stakes
Blue Diamond Stakes winner Written By will be a surprise runner in the Pago Pago Stakes with trainer Grahame Begg not prepared to run him in a barrier trial on the steeple grass at Randwick. The colt had been scheduled…
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Melbourne Cup Statistics
SOME STATISTICS ABOUT THE MELBOURNE CUP: * First run in 1861 under the banner of the Victorian Turf Club and won by the Etienne de Mestre-trained Archer who beat the favourite Mormon by six lengths. The prize was 1420 pounds…
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Melbourne Cup dream for French jockey
Champion French jockey Olivier Peslier will break new ground when he rides Tiberian in the Melbourne Cup. Peslier has ridden with success throughout Europe, the Middle East, United States and Asia but is riding in Australia for the first time….
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Clearly over the Odds for The Everest
Damion Flower is more than happy with his choice of Clearly Innocent as his representative in the $10 Million Everest. Flower, who heads a group that also includes Neil Werrett who raced Black Caviar, left it until last week’s Premiere…
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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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