Tag: Horse Racing
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ZENIA TAKES OUT MAIDEN PLATE AT THE ANNUAL BALLINA BOXING DAY RACES
The annual Ballina Boxing Day Races got off to a flying start with nearly $15,000 prize money on offer. Over a thousand punters watched on after it was a dark horse who won the Picnic race day’s Maiden Plate.
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TAREE MARE WINS MID NORTH COAST HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Three major wins was enough for Taree mare Charmmebaby to take out the region’s top annual award. It caps off an incredible year for the Milligans Racing Stable, which says there’s plenty to look forward to in 2022.
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ATMOSPHERE FILLS GOSFORD RACE TRACK ONCE AGAIN
Punters filled the Gosford race track today for its first meeting with crowds since June. The atmosphere, a welcome change for jockeys as the club prepares for a busy race season.
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LISMORE TURF CLUB WELCOMES BACK SPECTATORS FOR EVANS HEAD CUP
After a string of lockdowns in recent months, the Lismore Turf Club has finally welcomed back spectators. A handful of racegoers were excited to be back at the track, particularly for the Evans Head Cup.
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LAST GOSFORD MEETING BEFORE PUNTERS RETURN
Central Coast trainers fell short in an eight-race program at Gosford race club this afternoon. It was the last meeting before the club welcomes back crowds…and it’s gearing up for a busy spring carnival.
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HOPES FOR CROWDS TO ATTEND MAJOR GOSFORD MEET
Gosford Race Club has had to call off its annual Melbourne Cup Day picnic, for the second year in a row. But it’s hoping to welcome back punters in time for another major race later this year.
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TAREE RACE MEETING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
The horse racing industry is pushing ahead despite the covid lockdown. Select personnel attending a deserted Taree track today for a race meeting.
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HORSES LUCKY TO RACE ON AFTER MP CANCELS GREYHOUNDS
Local thoroughbred and greyhound racing clubs continue to hold meetings on the Central Coast, after being deemed essential services. The horses get underway at Gosford tomorrow – but it’s a different story for the dogs, after a local MP campaigned against a meet.
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GOSFORD RACE CLUB APPOINTS NEW DIRECTORS
The Gosford Race Club is hoping to become a training centre of excellence. It’s appointed three independent directors as part of a recent $1.7-million in funding from Racing New South Wales. Naseema Sparks, Peter Kernan and Mark Holton will join the board in October. (VISION ONLY)
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GOSFORD TO FEATURE IN INAUGURAL SYDNEY MEETING
A Gosford horse trainer will feature in an inaugural race this weekend. Kylie Gavenlock is hoping for a wet track at Rosehill for her five-year-old gelding.