Image: Steve Hart Over the past six Saturday’s a record $46.1m in prizemoney was distributed making this Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival the best since The Star Championships had begun in 2014. The new darling of the Australian turf Pride of Jenny gave a spectacular front-running display for a 6½ length victory in the Queen Elizabeth...
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Kiwi Contingent Mourn Verry Elleegant | Breednet
The Australasian racing industry are in mourning following the news of the passing of 11-time Group One winner Verry Elleegant when foaling in Ireland. By Grangewilliam Stud stallion Zed, Verry Elleegant was bred by Don Goodwin out of his Danroad mare Opulence, who he purchased as a broodmare prospect for $14,000 off South Auckland horseman...
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Dr Eliot Forbes heads NZ Racing Integrity Board
Dr Eliot Forbes “I am honoured to accept the role of Chief Executive of the Racing Integrity Board,” said Dr Eliot Forbes, “as Integrity is a critical enabler for the success of the racing industry.” “And I look forward to working with the Board and all stakeholders, to ensure that New Zealand’s integrity system is...
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Why it’s time to honour the great champions of Australian turf
If there are to be changes to Sydney’s autumn carnival, then this is the opportune time to properly honour five of the greatest champions, Phar Lap, Carbine, Bernborough, Tulloch and Kingston Town. The famous quintet were inaugural Hall of Fame inductees in 2001 but remarkably, not one of these elite racehorses has a Group 1...
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‘The people’s champ’: Hawkes, Beadman lead tributes to Lonhro
Hall Of Fame trainer John Hawkes has paid the ultimate accolade to champion Lonhro by describing him as the “complete thoroughbred”. “Lonhro did it on the racetrack and did it at stud,” Hawkes said. “There are not many horses that can do it on both sides of the fence like he did. “He was a...
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Australian Horse Of The Year And Champion Sire Lonhro Dies At 25
by TTR AusNZ/Keely Mckitterick Australian Horse of the Year Lonhro (Aus) (Octagonal {NZ}–Shadea {NZ}, by Straight Strike) has died at the age of 25, Darley Australia announced on Friday. The Woodlands Stud homebred was pensioned in March of 2023. “A wonderful contributor to the Australian racing and breeding worlds, and as ‘the people’s champion’ Lonhro...
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‘Shock’ as beloved champion dies: ‘It’s a very sad day’
Lonhro, one of Australia’s most popular horses of the 21st century, has died. Godolphin broke the news on Friday afternoon, detailing that the 25-year-old had died at its Kelvinside property that he called home for the length of his decorated stallion career. Lonhro won 26 of 35 starts, 11 of them at Group 1 level....
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R.I.P Lonhro: Champion racehorse and stallion dies
Champion racehorse and stallion Lonhro has died, aged 25. Lonhro won 11 Group 1 races during a stellar career, including the Caulfield Guineas, Mackinnon Stakes and Queens Elizabeth Stakes. “It is with a heavy heart that Godolphin Australia have announced the passing of former Darley stallion, Lonhro,” Goldolphin said in a statement. “A wonderful contributor...
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Champion stallion Lonhro dies
Champion stallion Lonhro has sadly passed away, Godolphin Australia announced the news on Friday afternoon along with a press release that can be read below. Godolphin Australia’s media release It is with a heavy heart that Godolphin Australia have announced the passing of former Darley stallion, Lonhro. “A wonderful contributor to the Australian racing and...
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Horse Racing Big Bets – Saturday’s Races (inc All Aged Stakes) 20/4/2024
We take a look at the big bets the online bookmakers have taken on Saturday’s horse racing around the country with most of the big money being placed at Mornington and Randwick. swiftbet 💰 👉 Download the hottest new betting app BEST BOOKIES 💸: View the Best Online Betting Sites in Australia HERE! Track Race Horse...
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Pony Racing Finals at Royal Randwick
It’s the Schweppes All Aged Stakes Day at Royal Randwick, the final day of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, and it’s also the finale of the National Pony Racing Series. “The finalists are very excited about the opportunity to ride at Sydney’s premier racecourse” said Lindy Maurice, the Chief Executive Officer of Thoroughbred Industry Careers....
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Best Betting Apps and Bookie Sites in Australia – April 2024
Punters have a huge range of bookmakers to choose from to place their bets on with close to 100 bookies online in Australia at the moment. We’ve simplified your search by compiling a list of the Best Bookies that stand out with their innovative features and attractive offers, particularly during the Easter Long Weekend. MyBet:...