February 27 in sports betting and racing: A historical perspective
On This Day, February 27: A Look Back at Betting, Racing, and Gambling
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Muhammad forecasts ‘rough night’ for Della Maddalena at UFC 315
Belal Muhammad believes Jack Della Maddalena will be in for a "rough night" when the pair meet at UFC 315 ...
Tennis: Medvedev, Tsitsipas reach Dubai ATP 500 quarter-finals
Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas both won in Dubai on Thursday morning to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 ...
Cricket: Afghanistan stun England in Champions Trophy classic
Ibrahim Zadran's 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai's 5/58 inspired Afghanistan to a famous win in Lahore on Thursday morning ...
bet365 beefs up innovation department in bid to stay at top
bet365 will attempt to integrate new technology like Chat GPT, Metaverse and bitcoin into its products in a bid to ...
NRL: Spencer Leniu set to swap Panthers for Roosters in 2024
Reports suggest the Chooks will soon add yet another emerging star to their talented-packed squad ...
Crown Resorts floating sponsorship offers to Victorian AFL clubs
It is understood that Geelong and the Bulldogs have already rejected Crown's advances ...
Betr set to buy out PointsBet’s Australian arm in $250m deal
Betr has acquired funding to buy the Australian-facing business of ASX-listed bookmaker PointsBet ...
Broncos lose another NRL star as Flegler signs for Dolphins
The Origin forward will join Herbie Farnworth in defecting to Redcliffe at the end of the 2023 season ...
Japan bans public from race meetings
The Japan Racing Association has joined Hong Kong and barred the public from race meetings because of coronavirus ...
Blazejowski set for first stakes race test
Multiple city winner Blazejowski will step up to stakes level for the first time when he runs in the Group ...
Moroney could have chances in two Guineas
Mike Moroney will saddle up Alabama Express in the Australian Guineas while Randwick Guineas plans for Harlech will be decided ...
Pohutukawa poised to break win drought
A brilliant track work gallop has boosted the confidence of James Cummings as Pohutukawa chases an overdue win in the ...
Week on the Punt: AFL State of Origin takes centre stage
Steve Smith is back on top, the UFC is returning to Perth, and the Olympics are in danger ...
Wet track to help Miss Cavallo at Doomben
Doomben is likely to remain in the soft range which gives filly Miss Cavallo the hope of an upset in ...
Williams puts Soul into Australian Guineas
Craig Williams believes the removal of blinkers from Soul Patch will allow the colt to switch off in the Australian ...
Snowdens out to add to Slipper arsenal
They already have a Golden Slipper contender in Dame Giselle but trainers Peter and Paul Snowden will look to enhance ...
Alligator Blood after first G1 in Guineas
After a close second in the Caulfield Guineas last spring, Queenslander Alligator Blood will be out to claim his first ...
Bowman backs Flit in Surround face-off
Two of the most exciting fillies in the country, Flit and Funstar, go head to head for the first time ...
Eric The Eel to wear blinkers at Doomben
Trainer Stuart Kendrick has applied blinkers to Eric The Eel's race gear as the gelding has his final test for ...
Shark circling for first G1 win in Oz
A long-term strategy could reap major dividends for Te Akau Racing which has assembled a strong team in a bid ...
Kah to iron out Dalasan quirks in Guineas
Having made a trip to Adelaide to ride Dalasan in work, jockey Jamie Kah says she is now better placed ...
Big Blue with Cheltenham Festival options
Trainer Ciaron Maher will travel to England to watch Big Blue compete at the famous Cheltenham Festival ...
Heathcote believes Rothfire has improved
Trainer Robert Heathcote believes star two-year-old Rothfire has improved since his last-start easy win as he heads to Doomben ...
Prioritise to back up in Members Cup
Iron horse Prioritise is likely to back up in the Members Cup at Doomben after winning at Toowoomba ...
Prioritise to back up in Members Cup
Iron horse Prioritise is likely to back up in the Members Cup at Doomben after winning at Toowoomba ...
Maximum Security favourite for Saudi Cup
Trainer Jason Servis is keeping his fingers crossed the decision to travel American star Maximum Security will pay dividends in ...
Walker to appeal Sandown suspension
A suspension at the midweek meeting at Sandown threatens Michael Walker's chances of a Group One ride on Brave Smash ...
Smart three-year-olds on show at Sandown
Permissive Star has defeated fellow three-year-old No Drama Darci against older horses at Sandown with Stocktaka also showing his wares ...
Michael Nolan not shocked by upset win
Trainer Michael Nolan is one of the few not totally shocked with Miss Cavallo's upset win at Doomben ...
Eastender wins Group Three Launceston Cup
The Barry Campbell-trained Eastender has added to his summer winning streak in Tasmania with victory in the Group Three Launceston ...
Sun Patch set to shine in Skyline Stakes
Connections of well-related youngster Sun Patch will consider paying the $150,000 late entry fee to run in the Golden Slipper ...
Vengeur Masque on target for Auckland Cup
Trainer Mike Moroney is sending Vengeur Masque to New Zealand where he hopes the stayer can deliver him a first ...
Tavago back from injury in Blamey Stakes
After 18 months on the sidelines, 2016 Australian Derby winner Tavago is ready for his racetrack return in the Blamey ...
Mixed fortunes for Lees in barrier draw
Group Two winner Miss Fabulass will need to overcome a deep draw if she is to bounce back to form ...
Plucky Girl back on track for Doomben
Trainer Toby Edmonds is taking time out from preparing Houtzen for her trip to England to oversee Plucky Girl's return ...
Trinder satisfied with inside Guineas draw
Trainer Adam Trinder says he is satisfied with the inside barrier draw for Mystic Journey in a capacity field for ...
Officials to monitor Flemington forecast
The Australian Guineas meeting is set to proceed in its original timeslot with a top of 36 degrees forecast, but ...
Injured Dittman out for four weeks
In-form jockey Luke Dittman needs treatment for a back injury which will put him out of action for around a ...
Inside draw for Mystic Journey in Guineas
A full field of 16 plus one emergency has been declared for the Australian Guineas with Mystic Journey drawing barrier ...
Six rivals for Winx in Chipping Norton
Winx will have six rivals in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes with the Pat Webster-trained Happy Clapper the only ...
NZ mare Melody Belle to stay at home
New Zealand mare Melody Belle will stay at home rather than take up any offer of a wild card to ...
Liam Birchley cannot start horses in NSW
Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley has been barred from starting horses in NSW pending the hearing of serious charges laid by ...
RV to review cobalt judgment
Racing Victoria will review the judgment in the cobalt case against trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien with the pair ...
Moore in awe of Winx as comeback looms
Rosehill trainer Gary Moore is relishing the opportunity to start his first runner against champion Winx in the Chipping Norton ...
Chautauqua heads Newmarket Hcp weights
Weights have been released for the Newmarket Handicap with Chautauqua given 58kg while defending champion Redkirk Warrior has 57.5kg ...
Kavanagh and O’Brien fined over cobalt
Melbourne trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien have been fined in the long-running cobalt case ...
Adelaide race likely for Etah James
The Matt Cumani-trained Etah James is nominated for the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington but is likely to head to ...
Melody Belle seeks boost against Alizee
Co-trainer Jamie Richards is hoping for a good barrier to help Melody Belle in her second clash with top filly ...
Labor narrowly ahead of Best Party in SA Election betting
We’re sure Nick Xenophon is keeping a close eye on the betting for the South Australian State Election, and he ...
Chautauqua refuses to jump in trial
Chautauqua will have to run in a barrier trial before he races again after twice refusing to compete in heats ...
Two Guineas hopefuls for Busuttin, Young
Co-trainer Trent Busuttin favours Main Stage as the stable's leading Australian Guineas chance from a good barrier draw in the ...
Kavanagh and O’Brien fined over cobalt
Melbourne trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien have been fined in the long-running cobalt case ...
Affogato faces daunting introduction
Warwick Farm trainer Wendy Roche will send out her first two-year-old for the season when Affogato runs at Rosehill ...
Mr Marbellouz to be tested at 1200m
Brilliant last-start winner Mr Marbellouz gets his chance to win his first race at 1200 metres at Doomben ...
Favourites draw wide in Australian Guineas
A field of 16 plus two emergencies has been declared for the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington with Cliff's ...
Chautauqua refuses to jump in trial
Chautauqua has refused to leave the stalls in two consecutive barrier trials at Randwick ...
Blake Shinn suspension reduced
Jockey Blake Shinn has had a suspension halved on appeal and will be back for the Randwick Guineas meeting ...
Blake Shinn suspension reduced
Jockey Blake Shinn has had a suspension halved on appeal and will be back for the Coolmore Classic meeting ...
Antonion Giuseppe to race in Singapore
Group One placegetter Antonio Giuseppe has been sold to do his future racing in Singapore ...
Chautauqua favourite for Canterbury Stakes
Star sprinter Chautauqua is the favourite in opening markets on the Canterbury Stakes as he prepares to step up to ...
Jukebox nominated for Slipper lead-up
Trainer Ciaron Maher says the Todman Stakes and Black Opal Stakes are now options for Jukebox who was scratched from ...
Former racing boss takes action over leak
The former Racing Victoria boss investigated over a leak in a cobalt inquiry is taking legal action to have findings ...
The Quarterback passes barrier test
The Quarterback is a step closer to a start in the Newmarket Handicap after passing a barrier test at Cranbourne ...
Qld trainer to face NSW cobalt inquiry
Queensland trainer Kent Fleming faces an inquiry in NSW over an elevated cobalt level found in a horse he raced ...
NRL CEO Todd Greenberg defends league’s ties to gambling agencies
NRL chief Todd Greenberg has launched a strong defence of the league’s connections to online bookmakers in the wake of ...
Michael Walker to have surgery on back
Jockey Michael Walker is set to have keyhole surgery on his back and is expected to be out of the ...
NRL defends gambling sponsorships
The NRL has defended its strong gambling links following a match-fixing scandal with a West Tigers player. NRL CEO Todd ...
Flemington preference for Land Of Plenty
Land Of Plenty is likely to be a dual acceptor for the Australian Guineas and Randwick Guineas because of his ...
Colt sets Premier Sale record in Victoria
The record price for a yearling at Melbourne's Inglis Premier Sale has been smashed with a half-brother to The Quarterback ...
New Las Vegas eSports arena to host $50k Halo qualifier
The eSports craze continues to grow in the USA, where Las Vegas is set to unveil a new gaming arena ...
Prebble to ride Attention in Aust Guineas
Brett Prebble has been booked to ride Attention in the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington ...
Maher looking towards Slipper with Jukebox
Trainer Ciaron Maher says the Todman Stakes and Black Opal Stakes are now options for Jukebox who was scratched from ...
Rudy set for another Sydney campaign
Much-travelled Gold Coast gelding Rudy is set to have a barrier trial ahead of another visit to Sydney ...
Chautauqua entered for Canterbury Stakes
Champion sprinter Chautauqua heads the entries for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick ...
Menari scores easy barrier trial win
Menari has shown no ill effects from a cut lip to win a barrier trial at Rosehill and get his ...
New CEO search for Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club has begun an extensive search to find a replacement for long serving chief executive Mick ...
Berry, Bowman ride G1 winners in Hong Kong
Sydney jockeys Tommy Berry and Hugh Bowman have claimed the two Group One races at Sha Tin ...
Leading jockey to miss Cheltenham
Leading jumps jockey Barry Geraghty will miss the Cheltenham Festival because of injuries suffered in a fall at Kempton Park ...
English jockey Baker injured at St Moritz
English jockey George Baker has been hospitalised after a fall on the frozen track at St Moritz ...