On this day in betting: Sports and racing highlights of February 28
Historical Highlights: February 28 in Betting, Racing, and Gambling
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AFL: Port Adelaide lose Zak Butters for up to six weeks
The star midfielder is set to miss the start of the 2025 AFL season as he recovers from knee surgery ...
Trott warns Australia not to underestimate Afghanistan
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott has warned Australia that his side are not to be taken lightly in their do-or-die Champions ...
NRL Las Vegas off to rocky start with USA v Greece postponement
This week's rugby league showcase in Las Vegas got off to a horror start after the USA v Greece clash ...
Port Adelaide’s Sam Powell-Pepper suspended for four matches
PREMIERSHIP fancy Port Adelaide has suffered an early-season blow with Sam Powell-Pepper suspended for four matches for a hit on ...
Brownlow Medal betting gets go-ahead, despite integrity concerns
Collingwood star Nick Daicos is the bookmaker favourite to win the 2024 Brownlow Medal, with bet365 pricing the young gun ...
NRL Round 1 Preview: Eels v Storm to kick off 2023 season
BettingSite's Jack Hudson takes a look at every game on the slate in the opening week ...
Gambling help services have ads blocked by Google and TikTok
The platforms say their automatic filters are set up to be ultra-cautious where gambling material is concerned ...
Racing authorities to discuss virus risk
Racing authorities to conduct risk assessment over coronavirus concerns ahead of the Sydney autumn carnival ...
Aquagirl aims for another Flemington win
The Phillip Stokes-trained two-year-old Aquagirl will chase her second straight win at Flemington when she steps up to stakes level ...
Waller has trio in Guy Walter Stakes
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has three runners in the Group Two Guy Walter Stakes, a race close to his ...
Circularity faces test against Rothfire
Speedy Sydney two-year-old Circularity faces a big test when he takes on local star Rothfire at Doomben ...
Chipping Norton Stakes facts and figures
Some facts about the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick, a race trainer Chris Waller will try to win ...
Joker’s Blamey shot at All-Star Mile start
If Admiral's Joker can win the Blamey Stakes at Flemington, the gelding gains a start in the $5 million All-Star ...
Facts and figures on Australian Guineas
A look at the history behind the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington ...
Superman ready for Randwick test flight
Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden are still feeling their way with former European horse I Am Superman who will have ...
Vengeur Masque on trial for Adelaide Cup
The Adelaide Cup is on the radar for Vengeur Masque if the stayer runs well enough in the Roy Higgins ...
Winx and Black Caviar feature in museum
Memorabilia from the racing careers of champions Winx and Black Caviar is on display at the recently renovated Australian Sports ...
Probabeel out to spoil the Fun in Surround
New Zealand raider Probabeel returns to Sydney on a mission to exact revenge on Funstar in the Surround Stakes after ...
Maloney not treating Guineas as match race
Alligator Blood's jockey Ryan Maloney is more confident going into the Australian Guineas over 1600m than in the Caulfield Guineas ...
Prague up to scratch for Skyline test
Unbeaten colt Prague faces his acid test in a bid to book his spot in the Golden Slipper via the ...
New Universe to reach the heights in Cup
New Universe gets the chance for a first black-type win in the Members Cup at Doomben ...
Randwick Guineas next for Super Seth
Super Seth will have his next start in the Group One Randwick Guineas with the All-Star Mile a week later ...
Bowman-Godolphin combo chase more features
The Chipping Norton Stakes has been a lucky race for Hugh Bowman who bids to continue his run of success ...
Homesman on song for first-up assignment
A barrier trial win at Werribee has jockey Ben Melham confident Homesman can run a forward race in his return ...
Sargent’s gem out to upset more 3YOs
Improving filly Emeralds will head trainer John Sargent's bid to pillage his second three-year-old stakes race in as many weeks ...
I’m A Rippa recovered from hoof injury
Millionaire sprinter I'm A Rippa has recovered from a hoof injury and will run in the Open Handicap at Doomben ...
Tacit runs in Saudi Cup for Abdullah
Victory for Tacitus in the inaugural Saudi Cup would be personally satisfying for owner Khalid Abdullah ...
The Odyssey fit for Doomben return
Smart three-year-old The Odyssey is the fittest he has been for a return to racing as he heads to Doomben ...
Two winners for comeback jockey Johnson
Richard Johnson has made the perfect return to the saddle at Musselburgh, landing a double from his first two rides ...
Chipping Norton Stakes facts and figures
Some facts about the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick where Winx will aim for her third successive win ...
Relaxed Winx ready for world record bid
Champion Winx is primed for her attempt at a world record 23rd Group One win when she contests the Chipping ...
Litt feels no pressure with Castelvecchio
The responsibility of training in his own right came quicker than Richard Litt had planned but he is making the ...
Australian Guineas – what you need to know
A look at the history of the Group One Australian Guineas, run at Flemington ...
Guineas still in the mix for Gem Song
A Randwick Guineas start isn't off the table for Gem Song, although his trainer admits an interrupted preparation has made ...
Mr Quickie to kick off SA Derby campaign
A first-up run over 1400m at Flemington will kick-start Mr Quickie's South Australian Derby preparation ...
Key step for Mr Marbellouz at Doomben
Kevin Kemp believes Mr Marbellouz can win at Doomben ahead of a bid to give the trainer a fifth victory ...
Chapada’s wide draw disappoints Moroney
Trainer Mike Moroney believes Chapada has the class to figure in the Australian Guineas but is disappointed with a wide ...
Nakeeta Jane’s Surround showing pivotal
Trainer Mark Newnham is keeping all options on the table for Nakeeta Jane over the Sydney autumn carnival, including taking ...
Oaks winner Aristia returns at Flemington
VRC Oaks winner Aristia will be out to make an immediate autumn impression when she resumes at Flemington in the ...
Dixie Blossoms back, ready to defend title
The Guy Walter Stakes is a significant race for Ron Quinton and he would love to win it a third ...
Earlier Flemington start to suit Sicconi
John Sadler likes the sound of an earlier start time at Flemington which he hopes will mean there is some ...
Roam ready to fire at Doomben
Consistent two-year-old Ready To Roam is set to step out of the shadow of his stablemates at Doomben ...
Best Of Days campaign over after bleed
Godolphin's Best Of Days has had his campaign halted after a bleeding attack reported shortly after he passed a barrier ...
Australian Guineas meeting to start early
Race times for the Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington have been brought forward to avoid the hottest part of a ...
BetEasy becomes NBA’s first wagering partner in Australia
The landmark deal gives BetEasy exclusive access to NBA data, content and marketing tools ...
Best Of Days campaign over after bleed
Godolphin's Best Of Days has had his campaign halted after a bleeding attack reported shortly after he passed a barrier ...
Best Of Days given Blamey go-ahead
Best Of Days has been cleared to run in the Blamey Stakes after passing the second of two barrier tests ...
Relaxed Winx ready for world record bid
Champion Winx is primed for her attempt at a world record 23rd Group One win when she contests the Chipping ...
Relaxed Winx ready for world record bid
Champion Winx is primed for her attempt at a record 23rd Group One win when she contests the Chipping Norton ...
O’Rourke savours first metropolitan winner
Ringerdingding has given young trainer Edward O'Rourke his first city success with a Rosehill win ...
Levi Kavanagh with two Flemington chances
Flemington trainer Levi Kavanagh will saddle up chances in two separate races on a feature day at his home track ...
Renewal banks third win for Hawkes Racing
Hawkes Racing-trained gelding Renewal has continued his development with a dogged victory at Rosehill ...
VRC shake-up claims Flemington track man
Two senior management roles at the Victoria Racing Club have been lost in a leadership shake-up ...
Beach training has Fell Swoop in top order
Fell Swoop and City Of Kirkwall will fly the flag at Flemington for Canberra trainer Matthew Dale from his satellite ...
No-lose outcome for Chipping Norton bolter
Jemadar's owners are relishing the opportunity to race their bargain-basement gelding against Winx when the super mare makes her comeback ...
The Real Boss, Aileach give Ljung a double
Apprentice Emma Ljung has ridden two winners from as many rides in an eventful day at Ipswich ...
Second-up syndrome a concern for Frolic
Golden Slipper runner-up Frolic faces a step up in trip for the next phase of her comeback in the Group ...
Baker to train Crack Me Up for Doncaster
Bjorn Baker has taken over the Doncaster Mile campaign of Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up after Liam Birchley was ...
Tony McEvoy eyes second Australian Guineas
A year after winning the Australian Guineas with favourite Hey Doc, trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping to win the Group ...
Nettoyer sets sights on Guy Walter Stakes
Trainer Wendy Roche hopes race fitness will aid Nettoyer's quest for black-type success in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick ...
O’Brien and Kavanagh to seek damages
Trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh have begun legal proceedings to seek damages after being found not guilty of administering ...
Packer sells CrownBet to Canada’s Stars Group
Crown Resorts has sold its online betting business to the Canadian owners of PokerStars ...
Mike Symons rejects Henderson comments
Melbourne Racing Club chairman Mike Symons has sought legal advice over comments made by prominent owner Terry Henderson regarding the ...
Sean Cormack steps up comeback to riding
Former South African Group One-winning jockey Sean Cormack is set increase his workload with rides at four racetracks, including Doomben ...
Vaulting Ambition to make up for lost time
Comeback horse Vaulting Ambition can add more lustre to the form out of a minor Brisbane race when he tackles ...
Eight rivals for Winx in Chipping Norton
Champion Winx will have eight rivals when she returns at Randwick to try to win her third Chipping Norton Stakes ...
O’Brien and Kavanagh to seek damages
Trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh have begun legal proceedings to seek damages after being found not guilty of administering ...
Mike Symons rejects Henderson comments
Melbourne Racing Club chairman Mike Symons has sought legal advice over comments made by prominent owner Terry Henderson regarding the ...
Oakleigh Plate winner retired to stud
Russian Revolution has been retired on a winning note with the Oakleigh Plate winner to stand at Newgate Farm ...
Track rider suffers head injuries in fall
Track work rider Riharna Thomson is recovering from surgery after suffering head injuries in a fall involving Chosen Prayer in ...
Wet Randwick forecast suits Le Romain
Trainer Kris Lees is happy to send Le Romain on a Group One mission on a predicted wet Randwick track ...
Perfect Dare wins Gold Coast trial
Perfect Dare, equal favourite for the NSW Country Championship final, has won a barrier trial at the Gold Coast ...
Legless Veuve right for Guineas challenge
A track gallop has shown trainer Stuart Webb Legless Veuve is back to her best for a shot at the ...
Sydney Carnival the focus for Winx
Chris Waller distances Winx from a Flemington debut in the Australian Cup, declaring the Sydney carnival as the champion mare's ...
Star Of Monsoon ready to shine
Regally bred colt Star of Monsoon gets another chance to break his maiden at Warwick Farm ...
Second thoughts on Brisbane for Houtzen
Trainer Toby Edmonds is having second thoughts about starting Golden Slipper second favourite Houtzen in Brisbane on Saturday after she ...
Single Note ready for the mile challenge
A wide draw in a small field makes for a tricky contest but Robbie Griffiths is happy with Single Note ...
Chautauqua topweight for Newmarket
The world's highest rated sprinter Chautauqua has received top weight of 58kg for the Newmarket Handicap ...
Ladbrokes loses $115m tax battle with HM Customs & Revenue
After almost a decade of court battles, Ladbrokes has lost its case with the British government over a tax evasion ...
The five biggest trades in sports history
We take a look at the biggest trades in sporting history and ask the questions - which one was the ...
Moreira to ride Flying Artie in Newmarket
Joao Moreira will ride three-year-old colt Flying Artie in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington ...