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Port Adelaide will be without Sam Powell-Pepper for a month

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 ...
Patrick Cripps wins 2022 Brownlow Medal

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 logo

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 ...
TikTok gambling news

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 discuss virus risk

Racing authorities to conduct risk assessment over coronavirus concerns ahead of the Sydney autumn carnival ...
aquagirl

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 ...
fiesta

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

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

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 ...
admiral's joker

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

Facts and figures on Australian Guineas

A look at the history behind the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington ...
peter snowden

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 (r)

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 ...
black caviar/winx memorabilia

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 (r) and funstar (l)

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 ...
ryan maloney

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

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

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 ...
super seth (l)

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 ...
hugh bowman

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

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 ...
john sargent

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...
winx

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 ...
castelvecchio

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

Australian Guineas – what you need to know

A look at the history of the Group One Australian Guineas, run at Flemington ...
gem song

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

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 ...
mr marbellouz

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

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

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 ...
aristia

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

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 ...
sircconi

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 ...
tony gollan

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

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

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 ...
NBA betting news

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

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 given Blamey go-ahead

Best Of Days has been cleared to run in the Blamey Stakes after passing the second of two barrier tests ...
winx

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

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 ...
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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

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 after winning at Rosehill.

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

VRC shake-up claims Flemington track man

Two senior management roles at the Victoria Racing Club have been lost in a leadership shake-up ...
Fell Swoop at the beach.

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 ...
Jemadar

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 ...
Emma Ljung

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...
CrownBet

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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 ...
Kris Lees

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Chautauqua topweight for Newmarket

The world's highest rated sprinter Chautauqua has received top weight of 58kg for the Newmarket Handicap ...
Ladbrokes UK

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 ...
Babe Ruth

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

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 ...
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