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Winterbottom an option for Lankan Rupee
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Race fans in Western Australia may get the chance to see Lankan Rupee in action with the Group One Winterbottom Stakes under consideration for the former Australian Racehorse of the Year.
Mr Wind primed to blow midweek field away
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Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds is confident promising sprinter Mr Wind is better than midweek grade ahead of his Sydney debut.
Family Cup tradition for Mallyon
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Katelyn Mallyon is excited at the opportunity to ride in two of Australia's biggest races in coming weeks.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Balius. He's been tipped by 78 users and goes around in race 1 at Queanbeyan.
Relief package for NSW country trainers
Big wet
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Racing NSW have announced a $500,000 relief package for trainers and owners affected by recent race meeting cancellations.
Divine Prophet to head for a spell
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The Cox Plate has been ruled out for Caulfield Guineas winner Divine Prophet who will head for a spell.
Cups contenders on track at Werribee
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Three international contenders for the Caulfield Cup have had their final lead-up gallops at the Werribee quarantine centre.
Caulfield Cup favourite ready to peak
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Ciaron Maher can't fault Caulfield Cup favourite Jameka who has pleased her trainer in a course proper gallop heading into the $3 million race.
Order Of St George entered for Ascot
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Former Melbourne Cup favourite Order Of St George is among 14 contenders for the British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot.
Prince Of Penzance recovering from surgery
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Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance is recovering from surgery on what is almost certainly a career-ending leg injury.
Spieth could tee off in Listed Lightning
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With six horses in work, Bryce Heys wants to make sure exciting sprinter Spieth and his little brother Travancore have every possible chance to win at their first outings in Listed company.
O'Brien thought cobalt would be sorted out
disbelief
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Danny O'Brien did not initially believe his four cobalt positives would be an issue, thinking stewards would work out "there's nothing untoward here".
Lankan Rupee entered for Caulfield return
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Former Australian Racehorse of the Year Lankan Rupee is entered to make his long-awaited return from injury in the Group Two Caulfield Sprint.
Freedmans with two Caulfield Cup hopefuls
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Lee Freedman believes the Caulfield Cup is shaping as a battle between the favourite Jameka and the imports.
Qld jockey Merv Wrigley dies
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Merv Wrigley, regarded by many as the best apprentice ever produced in Queensland, has died aged 73.
Just A Blur has spring in step for Nivison
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Just A Blur has come out of the winter looking better than ever ahead of her first-up challenge in the Group Three Nivison at Randwick.
German trainer Wohler eyeing Caulfield Cup
raider
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German trainer Andreas Wohler already has a Melbourne Cup win to his name and is back in town trying to add a Caulfield Cup with Articus.
2015 Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance undergoes successful surgery
positive news
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Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance has successfully undergone surgery on the off-fore leg he fractured in Saturday's Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Alluring Miss. She's been tipped by 88 users and goes around in race 2 at Pakenham Synthetic.
One kilogram Cup penalty for Assign, now 27th in order of entry
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Herbert Power Stakes winner Assign has moved closer to a start in the Melbourne Cup with a one kilogram penalty for his Group Two win.
O'Brien says in shock after vet revelation
cobalt
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Danny O'Brien says he went into shock when a vet revealed he had added a substance called vitamin complex to drips given to horses in the Victorian trainer's stables.
No Cranbourne Cup this spring carnival
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Racing Victoria has advised that the $300,000 Cranbourne Cup (2025m) will not be rescheduled this spring carnival.
Godolphin top Slipper first acceptances
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First acceptances for the 2017 Golden Slipper have jumped by 40 on last year's figure, the Australian Turf Club says.
Antonio Giuseppe out of Caulfield Cup
paddock bound
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Chris Waller-trained stayer Antonio Giuseppe won't be among the acceptors when the final Caulfield Cup field is announced on Tuesday.
Flying Artie heads field of 13 for Blue Sapphire Stakes
wednesday feature
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Dual Group One-placed colt Flying Artie is set to have his first start as a three-year-old in Wednesday's Group Three Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield.
Wohler happy with Articus ahead of Cup
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German trainer Andreas Wohler says he couldn't be happier with Articus heading into the Caulfield Cup after arriving in Australia and watching the horse work at Werribee.
NSW Premier Mike Baird to backflip on greyhound ban
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NSW Premier Mike Baird is set to backflip on his controversial greyhound ban.
Four mares to line up in Caulfield Cup
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New Zealand Oaks winner Fanatic is one of four mares who will take their places in the Caulfield Cup.
Retirement looms for Cup winner
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Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance may have run his last race with the seven-year-old to undergo surgery on an injured leg.
Thompson hoping to seal Tristarc victory
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First Seal has handled her first trip away from home like a seasoned traveller and trainer John Thompson hopes that is a sign she is ready to get back to her winning ways.
2015 Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance unlikely to race again due to leg injury
surgery
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The racing career of last year's Melbourne Cup-winner Prince Of Penzance appears over following an injury sustained in yesterday's Herbert Power Stakes (2400m) at Caulfield.
Epic Cox Plate clash looming
match race
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Bring on the Cox Plate now.
Kinglike to reign in Lightning
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A blistering barrier trial win has convinced Kinglike's trainer Gerald Ryan he can get his spring campaign back on track in the Listed Lighnting at Randwick.
Gollan hoping jockeys can help momentum
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Tony Gollan is hoping the rivalry between jockeys Robbie Fradd and Jim Byrne will help him claw his way back to the lead in the Brisbane trainers' premiership.
Jumps sessions to switch on Preferment
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Chris Waller has dived into his bag of tricks in an effort to bring out the best from Preferment in the Caulfield Cup.
Cranbourne Cup meeting postponed due to extreme winds
Extreme winds
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Today's Cranbourne Cup meeting has been postponed due to extreme winds.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Samadoubt. He's been tipped by 107 users and goes around in race 1 at Hawkesbury.
Punters post-race: Caulfield Guineas day in review
Summary
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Winx made it a cheeky dozen, the Lindsay Park team had a fill-up, and the bookies suffered a crushing defeat at Caulfield. Here is our take on Caulfield Guineas day!
He's Our Rokkii gives Dunn a Gr 1 double
five-straight
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He's Our Rokkii has delivered on a long-range plan in the Group One Toorak Handicap to cap a huge day for leading jockey Dwayne Dunn and the Lindsay Park training team.
Dixie blooms as Quinton's new stable star
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While no horse will replace Peeping for trainer Ron Quinton, Dixie Blossoms' Angst Stakes win has gone some of the way to establishing herself as his new stable star.
Star Turn too quick in Schillaci Stakes
Star colt
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Sydney three-year-old Star Turn has thrown his hat into the ring for the Coolmore Stakes with an emphatic win at Caulfield.
Koby Jennings' ban sours winning double
Stewards
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Apprentice jockey Koby Jennings has had a winning double soured with a second suspension in as many metropolitan meetings.
Robbie Fradd rides four winners at Doomben
On fire
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A blistering display of speed by Most Important has been the centre plank of a winning quartet for former South African jockey Robbie Fradd at Doomben.
Divine Prophet scores in Caulfield Guineas
Sydney domination
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Sydney three-year-olds have continued their domination of the Caulfield Guineas with Divine Prophet taking out the Group One race at Caulfield.
Yankee Rose creates history at Randwick
Cox Plate-bound
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In a race of firsts, Yankee Rose has outgunned her male counterparts to end their perfect record in the Spring Champion Stakes and delivered a Group One win for a Victorian jockey on a rare visit to Randwick.
He's Our Rokkii gives Dunn a Gr 1 double
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Leading jockey Dwayne Dunn has landed a Group One double on Caulfield Guineas day with He's Our Rokkii winning the Toorak Handicap.
Global Glamour wins the Thousand Guineas
G1 for Gai
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Global Glamour has joined a select group of fillies to have achieved the Thousand Guineas - Flight Stakes Group One double with a hard-fought front-running win at Caulfield.
Thunder Fantasy in lightning comeback win
Stunning return
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It may have been an open handicap at Randwick, but Thunder Fantasy's stunning return from retirement was special for multiple Group One-winning trainer Anthony Cummings.
Winx takes out Group One Caulfield Stakes
cakewalk
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Chris Waller admitted he felt the pressure during the Caulfield Stakes despite the easy victory of champion mare Winx.
Divine Prophet wins G1 Caulfield Guineas
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Divine Prophet has capitalised on a late inside run to win the Group One Caulfield Guineas.
Glamour overrated at Fashions on the Field
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While most spend endless hours perfecting their look ahead of Fashions on the Fields, 2016 winner Amanda Macor's morning preparation was "far from glamorous".
Yankee Rose claims Spring Champion Stakes
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Yankee Rose has become the first filly to win the Spring Champion Stakes, confirming plans to take on Winx in the Cox Plate.
Global Glamour wins the Thousand Guineas
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Sydney filly Global Glamour has gone back-to-back at Group One level, leading throughout to win the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.
Sheidel in line for Group One start
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Sheidel might have earned herself a shot at the Group One Manikato Stakes against some of Australia's best sprinters with a tough win at Caulfield.
Winx notches her 12th straight win with effortless G1 Caulfield Stakes victory
she's apples
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Australia's best racehorse Winx has made easy work of her two Group One Caulfield Stakes (2000m) rivals in registering an effortless 12th consecutive win.
Smith gets back-to-back Highway winners
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Part-time Mudgee trainer David Smith is having a hard time believing he has trained two city winners after Distinctive Look won back-to-back Highway races.
Melbourne Cup defence over for Prince Of Penzance
injury
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Last year's shock Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance won't be back to defend his crown after the seven-year-old suffered an injury in the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield.
Illustrators in hot demand at spring races
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Fashion illustration is fast becoming the latest party trick, with sketches replacing selfies at major events including the Sydney spring racing carnival.
Chetwood continues his winning streak
Beast
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Godolphin galloper Chetwood stretched his winning sequence to four with an easy stakes-race win at Caulfield.
Winning reunion for Jennings, Niccolance
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Koby Jennings knows it's part of the job for apprentices to be replaced by senior riders but sometimes it hurts more than others.
She's Our Star in winning debut at Doomben
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First-starter She's Our Star has belied her chubby looks to take at step towards a start in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
Hear The Chant wins narrowly at Caulfield
Stakes Victory
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Heart The Chant has bounced back from a luckless first-up run to claim her first stakes victory at Caulfield.
Assign leads throughout in Herbert Power
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Katelyn Mallyon has been paid a huge compliment after her front-running ride aboard Assign at Caulfield.
Speedy Luiza breaks new ground for Waller
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Luiza has broken new ground for Chris Waller in giving him his first pre-Christmas two-year-old winner.
Wait For No One holds on for debut win
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Two-year-old colt Wait For No One has done just that in his race debut, leading all the way in the Listed Debutant Stakes at Caulfield.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Winx. She's been tipped by 455 users and goes around in race 6 at Caulfield.
Wide draw a concern for Dwyer with Leotie
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Henry Dwyer has had to take an unorthodox path to the Thousand Guineas with Leotie, but a bigger concern for the trainer is the filly's wide barrier.
Royal Rapture could give Weir 3rd Toorak
hot streak
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Darren Weir has been forced to scrap Toorak Handicap plans for Tosen Stardom and will rely on Royal Rapture to continue the stable's recent dominance in the Group One race.
Shea Eden has sights on Group One trophy
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Ocean Embers has already made her mark at Shea Eden's stable as the trainer's first Group winner and is on a path that could reap even higher rewards.
Staying credentials on line in Champion
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Tumultuous is the least fancied of the Chris Waller-trained trio in the Spring Champion Stakes but the one with the pedigree to go the distance.
Confidence high with kiwi Caulfield Guineas hope Sacred Elixir
Bullish
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A cracking piece of trackwork earlier this week has trainer Tony Pike confident with kiwi gelding Sacred Elixir heading into the Group One Caulfield Guineas.
Bailey may 'move on' if Nikolic returns
VCAT
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Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey may quit if Danny Nikolic wins back his jockey licence.
Hey Doc out to continue spring rise
Caulfield Guineas
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Hey Doc is putting his hand up to be Tony McEvoy's next stable star and can go a long way towards that goal in the $1 million Caulfield Guineas.
Angst a sentimental race for trainer
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Noel Mayfield-Smith's stable is named for the horse who put him on the map and more than two decades after Angst's death, the trainer will have a runner in the race that honours the filly.
Big punters like the smell of what the Rokk is cooking
corporate elbow
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Victorian gelding He's Our Rokkii has won his past four starts and the heavy hitters think the streak will continue at Caulfield on Saturday.
Saturday lay of the day: Too early in prep for Lady Le Fay's best
Lay of the day
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This Chris Waller-trained mare looks under the odds second-up in Group company.
Hayes hopes He Or She can spoil party
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A Hall of Fame trainer involved in the famous match-race between Better Loosen Up and Let's Elope at Caulfield is hoping to spoil the party for the two favourites in the three-horse Caulfield Stakes.
TAB launch Quaddie Cash Out
New product
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Taking a quaddie has just got a whole lot better with TAB now offering punters the chance to cash out.
Bailey may 'move on' if Nikolic relicensed
danny boy
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Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey has suggested he may leave his role if Danny Nikolic regains his jockey licence.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Hermosa Beach. She's been tipped by 86 users and goes around in race 6 at Canberra.
Dale looking for first-up Schillaci Swoop
caulfield
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Canberra sprinter Fell Swoop has already produced career-best results for Matthew Dale, but the trainer believes the horse can reach another level.
Bailey takes Nikolic threat seriously
VCAT
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Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey still takes jockey Danny Nikolic's threat against his family very seriously, a court has heard.
McEvoy takes Scottish for Werribee gallop
caulfield cup
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Kerrin McEvoy has acquainted himself with his Caulfield Cup mount Scottish in a light work-out at the Werribee quarantine facility.
Top odds: No Foxing around for William Hill
top odds
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William Hill are betting clear top odds for Foxplay in Saturday's Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.
Tips and best bets for Caulfield, Randwick, Doomben & Morphettville
Tips
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All the tips, value runners and best bets for Caulfield, Randwick, Doomben and Morphettville on Saturday October 8.
Market movers: Waterhouse runners well-fancied at Caulfield
Market movers
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Three Waterhouse-trained runners have been well-backed in early betting at Caulfield.
No threat to ruin Nikolic's career: Bailey
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Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey denies threatening to ruin jockey Danny Nikolic's career.
Tosen Stardom scratched again, misses Toorak Handicap and Cox Plate
Toorak Handicap
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Japanese import Tosen Stardom has been scratched from Saturday's Group One Toorak Handicap at Caulfield and will also miss the Cox Plate.
Market Movers: Big backing for $1.1m colt at Randwick
Showtime
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Punters are keen on the $1.1 million Snitzel colt Showtime at Randwick on Saturday, with the pricey two-year-old into the red for his debut.
Top broadcaster Mark Shean to call in Mackay this Saturday
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It might not be at Randwick or Caulfield but leading caller Mark Shean will finally be back behind the binoculars on Saturday.
McEvoy has first sit on Scottish
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Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has had his first sit aboard Godolphin's leading Caulfield Cup hope, English horse Scottish.
Blake Shinn to ride Gallante in Cup
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Blake Shinn will bid for his second Melbourne Cup win after being booked for the Lloyd Williams-owned Gallante.
Bailey to give evidence at Nikolic appeal
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Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey will testify about his run-ins with Danny Nikolic after the jockey accused him of being corrupt and dishonest.
Randwick Spring Champion Stakes day: Saturday October 8
Big fields
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Group One Spring Champion Stakes day at Randwick features a strong nine-race card.
Tivaci gets his next chance at a G1 win
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Trainer Mike Moroney is convinced Tivaci should have finished closer in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and is hoping the four-year-old can break through for a Group One win in the Toorak Handicap.
Two dead after wall collapse at Eagle Farm Racecourse
Tragedy
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Two construction workers have reportedly been crushed to death by a concrete wall at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Woman denies Samba comment to Nikolic
heated exchange
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A woman assaulted by Danny Nikolic denies suggesting the jockey had something to do with the murder of his former father-in-law Les Samba.
Doomben preview and tips: Saturday October 8
winners
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The stars may be in Melbourne but a winner's a winner and there are nine to be found at Doomben on Saturday. Tips here!
Rawiller has faith in Black Heart Bart
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Brad Rawiller knows Black Heart Bart is up against Australia's best racehorse in the Caulfield Stakes but at the same time the jockey has nothing but confidence in his horse.
Sportsbet trader tips: Chetwood to show his rivals a clean pair of heels again
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