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Nothing like a good Hong Kong Derby trial for Size and Moreira
HONG KONG
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Positivity emanated from the John Size camp after Nothingilikemore strolled through a barrier trial at Sha Tin Racecourse
Murray Baker's Bonneval making sound recovery from injury
Good News
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New Zealand Horse of the Year, Bonneval, is making an encouraging recovery from a career-threatening leg injury.
Performer scheduled to trial at Randwick after Hugh Bowman fall
Trialling Times
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Leading Golden Slipper contender Performer will get to his chance to pass a barrier test sooner than anticipated.
Mike Moroney's Radipole to be feature race dual acceptor
Sydney Bound?
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Trainer Mike Moroney is keeping his options open but is leaning towards sending Radipole to Sydney for the Group Two Ajax Stakes at Rosehill.
No Derby, but Moore holds high hopes for Circuit Glory
Happy Valley
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Trainer John Moore hopes to use the Class 3 Arsenal Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to put Circuit Glory back on the road towards better races.
Tommy Berry returns for Golden Slipper day
Berry Good
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Hong Kong-based jockey Tommy Berry will return home to Sydney to ride on Golden Slipper day at Rosehill.
Ron Quinton duo renew rivalry in Coolmore Classic at Rosehill
Rosehill
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Ron Quinton might not be confronted with the task of weighing up the merits of his stable stars as often after they go head-to-head in the Coolmore Classic.
Fractured vertebra for Jason Benbow after fall
Tough Break
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Jockey Jason Benbow has suffered a fractured vertebra in a trackwork fall at Caulfield on Tuesday morning.
Kiwi Raider Weather With You begins Australian Derby campaign
Derby Bro
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The latest New Zealand raider starts an autumn campaign aimed at the Group One Australian Derby when Weather With You has his first start in Sydney at Warwick Farm.
Lindsay Park's Oscietra and Earth Angel head to Sandown
Caviar at Sandown
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A couple of blue-blooded fillies will be out to continue Lindsay Park's winning run when they contest midweek city races at Sandown.
Adelaide Cup winner Fanatic owners eye off Melbourne Cup
Cup Contender
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It has been nearly a decade since Rich Hill Stud stallion Shocking won the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) and this year he could have a contender in the race in the form of his Group One-winning daughter Fanatic.
Tosen Stardom, Humidor head nominations for G2 Blamey Stakes at Flemington
Flemington
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The Darren Weir pair of Tosen Stardom and Humidor headline the nominations for Saturday's Group Two Blamey Stakes at Flemington.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Go Joyce Go. He's been tipped by 89 users and goes around in race 7 at Coffs Harbour.
Money comes for Richard Laming debutant at Bendigo
Market move
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There's been a positive push for a debutant from the Richard Laming yard on Tuesday with The Wild Cat backed from $7 into $2.80.
Bizarre commentary: Greyhound caller misses first two placegetters
WTF?
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Punters who had a bet on race five at the Launceston dogs on Monday night could be forgiven if they were a little confused in the aftermath.
Sunlight in the red for Magic Night Stakes
Slipper favourite
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Golden Slipper favourite Sunlight is the red hot favourite for Saturday's Group Three Magic Night Stakes at Rosehill.
Concussed Hugh Bowman to take no risks after Randwick fall
Coolmore doubt
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Injured jockey Hugh Bowman will be guided by medical advice whether he rides at the Coolmore Classic meeting.
Randwick barrier trials postponed
carnival time
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An important set of Randwick barrier trials featuring Blue Diamond Stakes winner Written By has been postponed because of rain.
Thrilling finish to Wyong match race
two-horse war
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It may not have been the calibre of Let's Elope versus Better Loosen Up, but a match race between two maiden gallopers at Wyong made for exciting viewing.
Michael Walker pearler helps Fanatic claim G2 Adelaide Cup
Super ride
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A brilliant ride from Michael Walker has provided Lindsay Park with the perfect finish to a super long weekend after Fanatic claimed the Group Two Adelaide Cup.
No Coolmore Classic for Shoals
Cooled off
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Dual Group One-winning filly Shoals is a notable omission from the 23 nominations for the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.
Italia Bella chases Australian Oaks start
Oaks test
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Classy Queensland filly Italia Bella will take another step to the Group One Australian Oaks when she runs at the Gold Coast.
Zizzis provides Payne with some more Magic
Unbeaten 2YO
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Patrick Payne has claimed a second Magic Millions Two-year-Old Classic in Adelaide with Zizzis winning at Morphettville.
One kilo Doncaster penalty for Lanciato
1kg Penalty
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Lanciato has been given a one kilogram penalty in the Doncaster Mile for his win in the Newcastle Newmarket.
Boom sire to dominate sale
Magic Millions
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First season sire Spirit Of Boom's domination of Queensland breeding is emphasised by his representation at the Magic Millions March Yearling Sale.
Weir pair Championships bound after Blamey
Talented Duo
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Humidor and Tosen Stardom will continue their preparations towards The Championships in Sydney when they meet in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington.
Prebble reaches 800 Hong Kong winners
#Milestone
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Australian jockey Brett Prebble has become the third rider to reach 800 winners in Hong Kong following Tony Cruz and Douglas Whyte.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Fanatic. She's been tipped by 108 users and goes around in race 7 at Morphettville.
Snitz wins way into Championship final at Randwick
Tasty Snitz
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Snitz has lived up to trainer Matt Dunn's high opinion with a dominant win in the Country Championship qualifying heat at Grafton to assume second favouritism for the $500,000 final.
Thomas Stockdale taken to hospital with suspected broken leg
Jockey injury
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Jockey Thomas Stockdale has sustained a broken tibia and fibula in an incident at the barrier stalls prior to race five at Stony Creek on Sunday.
Melbourne Cup aim for Auckland Cup winner Ladies First
Big Ambitions
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Humphrey and Fiona O'Leary have already had a taste of the Melbourne Cup and are looking for more with Ladies First.
Hugh Bowman discharged from hospital with cuts and bruises
Injury update
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Hugh Bowman has been discharged from hospital following a nasty fall at Randwick that had many fearing the worst.
2018 Adelaide Cup: Preview and tips for Monday's Morphettville feature
Analysis
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Monday's G2 Adelaide Cup will see 15 stayers battle it out over two miles at Morphettville. Comprehensive preview and tips for the feature here.
Michael Walker chasing more G1 success in Sydney
Harlem Shake
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Michael Walker isn't afraid of hard work if it will secure him Group One success.
Glyn Schofield rules himself out of Kementari's Doncaster Mile bid
Godolphin Guineas
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Kementari's the early favourite for the Doncaster Mile, but jockey Glyn Schofield won't be aboard the four-year-old for the $3 million dollar race, presuming Godolphin even send him there.
Written By to tune up for Golden Slipper with Randwick trial
Golden Diamond
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Blue Diamond winner Written By will continue his Golden Slipper build-up in a barrier trial at Randwick, with Jordan Childs to fly from Melbourne to put the colt through his paces.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Snitz. He's been tipped by 128 users and goes around in race 6 at Grafton.
Lord of the Sky retired following tendon injury
Newmarket injury
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Enigmatic sprinter Lord of the Sky has been officially retired following Saturday's 14th-placing in the G1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington.
Preview and tips for Sunshine Coast: Sunday, March 11
QLD TIPS
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Brad Thompson takes you through Sunday's eight-race card at the Sunshine Coast.
Sha Tin Preview, Sunday March 11
HONG KONG
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Sunday racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin. Here is our preview of the meeting.
Brisbane Racing Club looks at Eagle Farm race options
QUEENSLAND
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The Brisbane Racing Club is considering whether it is possible to hold some meetings at Eagle Farm on the A grass.
Chris So's Classic Emperor struggles on the Meydan dirt
Classic Struggle
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Classic Emperor's Dubai assignment is over after Chris So's charge finished eighth of 13 behind Kimbear in the Group Three Burj Nahaar
Punters post-race: Super Saturday in review
Racing wrap
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Super Saturday at Flemington belonged to Lindsay Park, with Redkirk Warrior and roughie Harlem claiming the G1s while records were smashed at Randwick.
Corey Brown, Glyn Schofield cop Randwick suspensions
STEWARDS
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Two of Sydney's leading jockeys, Glyn Schofield and Corey Brown, will miss Golden Slipper day because of suspension.
Uptown Lad surges into Provincial final with Kawkesbury win
Provincial Champs
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Uptown Lad has brushed off a pre-race drama and a sluggish start to book a place in next month's $500,000 Provincial Championship final at Randwick.
Whipped: Regan Bayliss banned again at Flemington for Redkirk ride
STEWARDS
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Regan Bayliss has been suspended and fined following his Group One-winning ride aboard Redkirk Warrior at Flemington.
Emperor's Way ends prep in winning style at Randwick
Winning Way
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Emerging stayer Emperor's Way has ended an impressive preparation on a high with a dogged victory in the Listed Randwick City Stakes.
She's So High wins first-up at Flemington for Mick Price
Flying High
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She's So High will be kept to sprint races after her first-up win in a stakes race at Flemington.
Sugar Bella arrives late for Group 3 win at Randwick
Four In A Row
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Sugar Bella has raced her way out of contention for the rich Provincial Championships by winning a Group Three race at Randwick.
Sydney or Brisbane for Bonecrusher Stakes winner
Sweet As
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Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are likely to be scouring Australian racing programs for Saint Emilion following the grand front-runner's success at Ellerslie.
Spanish Reef claims her first stakes win at Flemington
Black Type
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Trainer Ken Keys has achieved a goal of getting a stakes victory with Spanish Reef and will now give the mare her chance to chase even more black-type success.
Harlem in upset G1 Australian Cup victory for Lindsay Park
HAYES HEROES
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Outsider Harlem has capitalised on a perfect run to beat the favourite Gailo Chop in the $1.5 million Australian Cup at Flemington.
Kementari too good in Group 1 Randwick Guineas
Godolphin Guineas
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Godolphin banner horse Kementari has confirmed his standing as one of Australian racing's most valuable colts with an effortless Randwick Guineas win.
Niccanova stays on Doncaster Mile course with Doomben win
DOOMBEN
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Trainer Steve Tregea admitted he had one of the most stressful weeks of his career before Niccanova stayed on a Doncaster Mile campaign course with an impressive Doomben win.
Redzel cruises to Challenge Stakes victory at Randwick
Red Hot
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Redzel has made a triumphant return to Randwick by laying down the gauntlet to his T.J. Smith Stakes rivals.
Matthew Smith faces inquiry over Randwick syringes
STEWARDS
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Trainer Matthew Smith is at the centre of an inquiry after syringes and unidentified substances were found in a horse float at Randwick.
Happy Clapper wins Canterbury Stakes at Randwick
Lots of Clapping
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Happy Clapper has returned to racing in Group One-winning form, claiming the $500,000 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.
Bella Martini wins Group 2 Kewney Stakes at Flemington
Bella Beauty
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Three-year-old filly Bella Martini has capped her campaign with an important Group Two win in the Kewney Stakes at Flemington.
Aylmerton adds name to Slipper contenders as Hugh Bowman falls
Dubois Miracle
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Jean Dubois is not a name familiar to most city racegoers but the Goulburn trainer is about to become more well known, with Aylmerton cementing a spot in the Golden Slipper with victory in the Todman Stakes.
Hang continues on path towards Queensland Derby with Doomben win
Hanging Tough
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Homebred gelding Hang took another step towards a start in the Group One Queensland Derby with his win at Doomben on Saturday.
Redkirk Warrior wins G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington
What A Warrior
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Redkirk Warrior has made it back-to-back Newmarket Handicap wins, with the top weight snatching a photo decision in the famous Group One sprint.
Not A Single Cent lands VRC Sires' Produce at Flemington
Makes Cents
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A calculated decision to bypass shorter races with Not A Single Cent has landed the two-year-old an important victory at Flemington.
Estijaab drifts for Slipper despite Reisling Stakes win at Randwick
Slipper Drift
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Winning her final Golden Slipper audition in race record time couldn't save Estijaab from drifting in the market for the world's richest race for two-year-olds.
Hugh Bowman suffers heavy fall on favourite Performer in G2 Todman Stakes at Randwick
Heavy fall
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Champion jockey Hugh Bowman has been stood down from riding at Randwick after suffering slight concussion from a heavy fall in the Group Two Todman Stakes.
Big pay day for Miss Sara in Doomben win
Les Miss
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Trainer Les Ross paid tribute to the QTIS bonus scheme after his two-year-old filly Miss Sara picked up nearly $80,000 for her win at Doomben.
I Am Excited delivers in Fireball, leaving Houtzen in his wake
Fireball
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David Pfieffer's decision to revert to sprint racing with I Am Excited has continued to pay dividends with the filly claiming her first stakes success at Randwick with the promise of more to come.
Kings Will Dream continues winning ways for Darren Weir
Back Weir
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Kings Will Dream has maintained an unbeaten start to his Australian racing career and will now chase a ticket into one of Melbourne's big spring features.
Kris Lees' Karavali claims Group 3 Aspiration Quality at Randwick
Special K
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Trainer Kris Lees will approach the Group Three Epona Stakes with confidence after Karavali won at black-type level at the first attempt.
Demonstrate lands the prize for Williams family at Flemington
Willowed
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The Williams family is celebrating a milestone Flemington win with former Godolphin galloper Demonstrate.
Jack Hill conscious following heavy fall at Morphettville on Heavenly Thought
SA fall
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Jockey Jack Hill will be taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a nasty fall from his mount Heavenly Thought in the opener at Morphettville.
Lindsay Park's Jacquinot Bay chasing second Canberra Cup
Capital Effort
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Four years after winning the Canberra Cup, veteran galloper Jacquinot Bay will be back in the nation's capital for another crack at the Listed race.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Redzel. He's been tipped by 357 users and goes around in race 5 at Royal Randwick.
2018 Australian Cup: Almandin backed from $7 into $4.80
Market move
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Melbourne Cup winner Almandin has been heavily-backed to take out Saturday's G1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington.
Centrebet betting update: Saturday, March 10
Money trail
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Check out which horses have attracted the early support with Centrebet.
James Cummings relaxed about Viridine challenge
Godolphin
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James Cummings is upbeat about gun Godolphin colt Viridine taking on a host of experienced sprinters at Randwick, including Everest winner Redzel.
Sully returns to Randwick for Guineas
RANDWICK
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Sully will be back at the scene of one of his Group One placings when he makes his first Sydney appearance of the autumn in the Randwick Guineas.
Chris Waller's Performer to put Slipper fillies on notice
RANDWICK
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Todman Stakes favourite Performer will be out to prove the Golden Slipper successor to She Will Reign is not guaranteed to be a filly.
Ennis Hill faces Golden Slipper audition at Randwick
RANDWICK
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Stakes winning filly Ennis Hill needs to bounce back from a Blue Diamond Stakes disappointment in the Reisling Stakes to press her claims for the Golden Slipper.
Lanciato in last-to-first win in Newcastle Newmarket
Tough Win
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Lanciato has staged a dramatic last-to-first performance to win the Newcastle Newmarket and set himself up for a tilt at the Group One Doncaster Mile.
Ken Keys on a search for black-type with Reef
FLEMINGTON
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Trainer Ken Keys doesn't set the bar too high for his horses and all he wants for talented mare Spanish Reef is some black-type.
Pierata aims to upset Kementari in Randwick Guineas
RANDWICK
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If Pierata can halt Kementari's winning streak in the Randwick Guineas, a long-range plan will reach fruition for trainer Greg Hickman.
John Size's Amazing Kids takes a step back at Sha Tin
Sha Tin
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Brett Prebble hopes that Amazing Kids' first foray outside of Group company in over two years can prove a winning one.
Prairie Fire to go straight to the Golden Slipper
Straight to Slipper
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Prairie Fire is set to be scratched from two races this weekend, with trainer Mick Price opting to go straight to the Golden Slipper (1200m) with the colt.
Sugar Bella steps up to black-type grade at Randwick
Sweet As
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Kris Lees is confident Sugar Bella can handle the challenge of Group company for the first time at Randwick as she aims for her fourth successive win.
Good news week for trainer Les Ross
Clock finally strikes
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A week can be a long time in racing but this time for trainer Les Ross it has been a good one.
David Hayes gives the lowdown on Newmarket Handicap hopes
The Hayes List
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The Lindsay Park stable has a third of the field in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington and senior trainer David Hayes runs the rule over the team's five contenders, headed by defending champion Redkirk Warrior.
Doomben preview and tips: Saturday March 10
Analysis
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Preview and tips for Saturday's nine-race Doomben card.
Clearly Innocent ramps up Doncaster prep for Kris Lees
RANDWICK
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Clearly Innocent looks well-placed to add a Sydney Group One win to his record at Randwick but trainer Kris Lees has not ruled out stablemate Invincible Gem springing a surprise in the Canterbury Stakes.
Darren Weir's Brave Smash to fight history in Newmarket Handicap
Straight Smash
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Like a number of Group One races at Flemington, Saturday's Newmarket Handicap carries a long history having been first run in 1874.
Betting guide for Saturday March 10: Best bets & value bets
Tips
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Best bets and value selections for Flemington, Randwick and Doomben on Saturday, March 10.
Harold Norman has instinct for a winner at Doomben
DOOMBEN
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Last-start winner Mystic Mist is set to add to sire Instinction's reputation as a good value sire at Doomben.
Hayes opts for blinkers on Ventura Storm in Australian Cup
Australian Cup
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The addition of blinkers and a notable form reference over the course and distance has champion trainer David Hayes hopeful of a strong Australian Cup showing from import Ventura Storm.
Houtzen set for return in Fireball Stakes at Randwick
Toby's Millions
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Flying filly Houtzen is primed for her return in the Fireball Stakes at Randwick, the starting point in a campaign aimed at getting a Group One win beside her name.
Phillip Stokes looks to More Than Exceed on Super Saturday
Fully Stoked
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Adelaide trainer Phillip Stokes rarely goes home empty handed after a foray across the border.
Sportsbet keen for more takeovers despite losing out on William Hill
Bookie buy-out
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Sportsbet's parent company Paddy Power has not been deterred in its quest to grow its Australian business by its failure to buy William Hill's Australia.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Kathmandu. He's been tipped by 128 users and goes around in race 3 at Newcastle.
Smith suspended for 25 meetings over improper riding charge
Stewards
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Jockey Dale Smith has been suspended for 25 meetings after being found guilty of improper riding at Pakenham on Thursday night.
Punters' Tax could kill Betfair in Australia
Punters' Tax
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The end of Betfair in Australia has been mooted as a possible outcome of the implementation of a widespread Punters' Tax in Australia, according to one industry expert.
Flemington: Lloyd Williams assesses his Australian Cup runners
Lloyd's Logic
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The Macedon Lodge team saddle up three runner's in Saturday's G1 Australian Cup (2000m) and The Taj Mahal is the pick of the trio, according to Lloyd Williams.
Tips and best bets for Flemington, Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville Parks & Ascot
Tips
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Tips, best bets and best value selections for Flemington, Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville Parks and Ascot on Saturday, March 10.
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