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Australia's racing calendar is peppered with events that stand out in the global racing arena. Picture Shutterstock 4 Biggest horse racing events on the Australian calendar Down under, horse racing is not just a sport; it's a cultural phenomenon that captivates the nation. From the thundering hooves to the glamour of race-day fashion, Australia's…

Immediately after a successful Breeders' Cup in California, English jockey Ryan Moore pointed his global compass down under. On Monday night, the world's top-ranked jockey will bid for a second Melbourne Cup, aboard hot favorite Vauban, in the "race that stops a nation." Moore's global credentials notwithstanding, the biggest storylines are the…

Online bookmaker swiftbet have introduced an eye-catching promotional offer ahead of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Punters can take advantage of attractive odds of $20.00 for either Gold Trip or stablemate and fellow Australian Bloodstock raced Ashrun to take out the 2023 Melbourne Cup. This promotion offers a a…

Joseph O'Brien's impact on Australian racing is already considerable but the young Irish trainer has a remarkable'Spring Slam' in his sights in Melbourne this weekend. O'Brien's pair Okita Soushi and Valiant King are being targeted at Saturday morning's €3 million (Aus$5 million) Caulfield Cup. The historic 1½ mile handicap is one of the three…

The bagmen are back for another big Saturday of racing and have provided their thoughts on Saturday's major races. They have given a tip for the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington along with the 7 Stakes and The Shorts at Randwick. Get yourself set for the spring carnival and join thousands of others by becoming a Racenet iQ member today for…

On Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington this year, there will be young people dressed up in their finest, music pumping, drinks flowing, a festival atmosphere - and nary a horse race in sight. Palooza, the Victoria Racing Club's new music festival in partnership with Live Nation, is an attempt to attract more young people to the races - or at least to…

Online bookmaker swiftbet have introduced an eye-catching promotional offer ahead of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington tomorrow. Punters can take advantage of the special odds of $20.00 for either Gold Trip or stablemate and fellow Australian Bloodstock raced Ashrun to take out the 2023 Melbourne Cup. This promotion offers a a massive price increase…

Gai Waterhouse has had enough of the red carpet being rolled out for anonymous international horses in the Melbourne Cup, saying more needs to be done to ensure local hopes are given a chance of getting into the famous race. Speaking to News Corp, Waterhouse, who has White Marlin ($8) and Goldman ($11) atop the early betting for the race, said…

Horses For Courses will look at the week that was in horse racing, around the country and across the globe, with guest appearances from Australian thoroughbred racing's biggest and best names. To mark the first episode, Seven's resident racing experts will meet the world's top-ranked female jockey, Jamie Kah, to chat through her journey so far and…

The second of two Group 1 races at Randwick on Saturday afternoon is the Group 1 Randwick Guineas over the 1600m for the three-year-olds. We've got a field of 12 gallopers engaged for the 2023 edition of the Randwick Guineas, and with the last 10 winners of the race coming from the Hobartville Stakes, it's safe to think the major chances are set to…

Sydney based trainer Matthew Smith wishes there was more true staying tests for True Marvel. Matthew Smith has sent True Marvel on another trip to Melbourne to contest the Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m) at Flemington on New Year's Day. Unfortunately for Smith he struggles to find races that are long enough for True Marvel who has won up to…

Bookmaker TAB have released their fixed odds markets for a host of Melbourne feature races over the summer and autumn period. Identifying value in these markets is harder than it used to be - shrinking market percentages being the main reason - but below is our suggested $100 spend across four of the Group 1s. *Bets in chronological order BLUE…

Hoo Ya Mal is one of our early tips to win the Melbourne Cup. Photo: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images. The News Corp Racing and Sports Wagering team have put together an expert panel to give you, the audience the early inside running on feature races in Melbourne and Sydney this spring. The panel of five will be offering their early thoughts on all of…

When it comes to new betting sites and apps, Australians have a lot of options to choose from. Almost all major and corporate bookmakers have downloadable applications for Australians to enjoy. Sports betting has become very popular in Australia, where thousands of matches take place each year. If you're a fan of the sport, you can find an app to…

The New Corp Racing and Wagering team have put together an expert panel to give you, the audience the early inside running on feature races in Melbourne and Sydney this spring. The panel of six will be offering their early thoughts on all of the Group 1 races and other feature contests during the spring, through until the end of the Melbourne Cup…

All you need to know about Melbourne Cup betting This is a commercial partnership with Neds. Are you ready for the race that stops the nation? The Melbourne Cup is the biggest, most prestigious event on the Australian horse racing calendar. Every year this spectacular horse race attracts thousands of local and international horse-racing…

The Melbourne Cup is one of the country's most attended race days, routinely drawing upwards of 100000 people through the gates. Crowds of that magnitude create logistical nightmares for the organisers, and those wanting to attend the event with a taxi or Uber face surge pricing fees just to get to and from the track. Knowing your best method to…

Thoroughbred horseracing is the third most patronised sport in Australia after AFL and rugby league, and what began as a hangover from English colonialism, has turned into a national pastime. Once a year, Australia "stops" for a single 3.2 kilometre race - the Melbourne Cup. University of Sydney history Professor Emeritus Richard Waterhouse said…

What an embarrassment of racing riches we've got this weekend, with five Group 1s at Rosehill and the All Star Mile at Flemington. Stars of all ages and sexes are doing battle on the turf over a range of distances and conditions. Let's get into it. Golden Slipper How to dissect the Golden Slipper this year? It has to be the toughest one yet. More…

Trainer John O'Shea is sending Maximal to Melbourne in search of firmer footing to progress his claims for a start in the Caulfield Cup. Maximal scraped into the final field for the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday as number 15 in the 16 plus one emergency final field. The son of Galileo is number 21 in the Order of Entry…