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Emma Freedman has backed Gallo Nero to win The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Saturday.
Horse Racing
Ben McClellan and Hayden King

The colt Freedman says can make millions

One of the leading voices in racing has assessed the field and believes this runner can richly reward punters at the Magic Millions on Saturday.

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The heritage-listed stand at Caulfield Racecourse was ravaged by the fire.
Horse Racing
Emily Woods and Callum Godde

New details emerge as alleged racecourse arsonist fronts court

The man has learned his immediate fate a day after being arrested over the fire.

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A 51-year-old man has appeared in a Melbourne court charged with nine offences, including arson. (HANDOUT/Coldwater Photos)
Victoria
Emily Woods and Callum Godde

Man in court over $1m heritage racecourse stand fire

An alleged firebug has faced court after being charged with nine offences following a blaze that damaged a $1 million heritage-listed racecourse stand.

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Zara Tindall was hit by a bucking horse while posing for a photo at the Magic Millions.
Sport
Sarah Keszler

Zara Tindall hit by bucking horse while posing for photo at Magic Millions

The royal was almost knocked to the ground in the incident.

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Ciaron Maher has been handed a nightmare draw for the Magic Millions.
Horse Racing
Trent Crebbin & Brad Bishop

Master trainer gets nightmare barrier draw for Magic Millions

Ciaron Maher’s quest for a third Classic in five years has just gotten harder.

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A fire is raging in the Caulfield racecourse grandstand.
Horse Racing
Matt Shrivell

Firefighters battle major blaze in racecourse grandstand

WATCH: A major fire has raged in the famous grandstand at a major metropolitan racetrack with significant damage reported.

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Newcastle trainer Sam Kavanagh has lost his battle with cancer.
Horse Racing
Cameron Noakes

‘Shocking’ news shatters racing as ‘wonderful human’ dies, aged 38

The popular trainer lost his health battle overnight after ‘complications proved too much’.

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William Pike is set to be sidelined.
Horse Racing
Chris Robinson

Pike pain: Scooter crash sidelines star jockey

Star jockey William Pike will miss the rest of the Ascot carnival after injuring himself riding an E-scooter.

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Jockey James Orman has lost the top of his finger after a horse bit it off.
Horse Racing
Ben McClellan

Horse bites off top of jockey’s finger in stable mishap

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: The leading hoop has been hospitalised after the bizarre incident.

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Luke Nolen has been taken to hospital after a nasty fall.
Horse Racing
Ben Sutton

Champion jockey taken to hospital after nasty fall

Racing was halted while medics rushed to help the 44-year-old.

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Anthony Cummings has had his horse training business placed into liquidation.
Horse Racing
Cameron Noakes

Racing royalty’s business collapses owing millions

The company is under administration and the 68-year-old could be forced out of his family’s famous stables.

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The Maxim Van Lierde-trained horse Gentian Blue has tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Horse Racing
Cameron Noakes

Drugs bombshell as stewards confirm results for banned substance

A statement has been issued and the trainer has been informed.

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The Melbourne Cup was won by huge outsider Knight’s Choice.
NRL
Scott Bailey and Joel Gould

Footy star learns fate over $10k Melbourne Cup betting post

‘It is all over, red rover.’

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Knight’s Choice just nosed out Warp Speed and Okita Soushi in a thrilling Lexus Melbourne Cup run.
Horse Racing
Georgina Noack

Lucky punter snags $3.2m win from $100 Melbourne Cup bet

One punter has nabbed a life-changing seven-figure collect after a remarkable stake in the Melbourne Cup.

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Melbourne Cup winner Robbie Dolan belting out the tunes with Ronan Keating at the Crown Oaks lunch .@FlemingtonVRC
Horse Racing
Shayne Hope

How Robbie Dolan celebrated Melbourne Cup success

Irish jockey Robbie Dolan has delivered another stunning performance alongside pop star Ronan Keating as he revelled in his Melbourne Cup success.

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