Horse Racing

Globetrotting stayer Dubai Honour will be out to maintain his perfect strike rate in Australia.

Dubai Honour ‘vulnerable’ ahead of Via Sistina showdown

The two champions will square off in Saturday’s $5m feature at Randwick.

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Ex-jockey Danny Nikolic (right) and Patrick Lennon have faced court on theft and burglary charges.

Champion jockey and lawyer accused of $177k bungled burglary

Former Caulfield Cup winning jockey Danny Nikolic and ex-lawyer Patrick Lennon have faced court over attempts to allegedly steal $177,000 worth of jewellery and belongings.

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Amid the grief Michelle Payne and her family had one eye on the track on Saturday.

Michelle Payne shares update after heartbreaking family tragedy

The Melbourne Cup winner and her family came together amid the grief on Saturday.

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Jockey Craig Williams (left) and trainer Mike Moroney celebrate the victory of Brazilian Pulse in the Crown Oaks at Flemington.

Much-loved Melbourne Cup-winning trainer dies

The Melbourne Cup winner who was one of the world’s premier staying mentors died after a long health battle. 

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Former Queensland jockey Julie Murphy has tragically died after she was stung by a wasp.

Tributes flow for much-loved Aussie jockey after freak death

The 56-year-old was in her garden when the incident happened. A few days later she was gone.

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Anthony Cummings has lost his licence to train thoroughbreds in NSW.

Shock as famous racehorse trainer loses licence

One of Australia’s greatest racing names has suffered a crushing blow as Anthony Cummings’ licence to train is revoked. 

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Emma Freedman has backed Gallo Nero to win The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Saturday.

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.

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)

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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Ciaron Maher has been handed a nightmare draw for the Magic Millions.

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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