Derby Day. The first of the four-day Flemington Spring carnival and for the punting purist, it’s akin to Christmas. Nine races, all Group races, three Group 1’s, including the VRC Derby, which is the oldest feature race in Australia having been run and won since 1855. In addition to the Derby, three-year-old sprinting stars will...
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WATCH: Traffic Warden, Switzerland in Flemington tune-up
Group 2-placed colt Yoshinobu, trained by Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, won the heat from Golden Slipper runner-up Coleman, prepared by Matt Laurie. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet’s team of professional punters at our Pro...
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Matildas news 2024: Australia squad named for Germany, Switzerland friendlies, where is Cortnee Vine?
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has refrained from making any drastic changes to the Matildas squad for their upcoming clashes with Switzerland and Olympic bronze medallists Germany. Sermanni, stepping back into the top role while Football Australia looks to find a permanent replacement for Tony Gustavsson, has made just two changes to the 22-woman Olympic...
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Multi-million dollar colt upset as first lady of racing collects record 8th Golden Slipper
Lady Of Camelot has won the $5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly beat $41 chance Coleman while hot favourite Storm Boy was third. Lady Of Camelot was ridden by Blake Shinn. Storm Boy missed the start from barrier 2 and was shuffled back midfield in the run....
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Boomers brace for ‘Group of Death’, Opals set for tough road as 2024 Olympics basketball draw revealed
The Boomers may have collected their first-ever medal at the Olympics in Tokyo but even getting to the second round this year looks a tough challenge for Brian Goorjian. Why? Well, the Olympic basketball draw took place in Switzerland on Wednesday morning [AEDT] and the results were not favourable for Australia’s men’s team. Sure, the...