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McDonald claims third World’s Best Jockey crown after dominant 2025 season

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New Zealand jockey James McDonald has secured the Longines World’s Best Jockey title for the second year running and the third time in his...

Half Yours wins Melbourne Cup (Video)

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Australian-bred gelding Half Yours claimed the 165th Melbourne Cup at Flemington, giving jockey Jamie Melham a historic victory as only the second woman to...

Five jockeys banned after ignoring false start in chaotic U.K. race

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Five apprentice jockeys have each received 10-day bans after failing to pull up in a chaotic five-furlong handicap at Windsor in the U.K., which...

Warriors and Harness Racing NZ unite for cross-code sports promotion

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Harness Racing New Zealand and the One New Zealand Warriors have formed a partnership to boost fan engagement and commercial growth across both sports. Their...

Knight’s Choice shocks in dramatic Melbourne Cup victory

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Knight's Choice emerged as a surprise winner of the 164th Melbourne Cup, defying long odds at AUD $81 for the win in a photo...

New TAB Board appointments announced

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Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced four appointments to the TAB New Zealand (TAB NZ) Board. The new members of the Board are Hon David...

Shocking video footage of UK equestrian champ whipping horse surfaces online

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Charlotte Dujardin, Team GB’s celebrated dressage star, has been banned from the sport just days before the Paris Olympics following allegations of horse mistreatment. DTNZ...

UK equestrian legend withdraws from Paris Olympics after horse abuse video scandal

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Charlotte Dujardin, Britain's celebrated dressage star and six-time Olympic medalist, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after a video allegedly showing her whipping a...

Racing icon Sir Patrick Hogan dies, aged 83

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Sir Patrick founded famed racehorse nursery the Cambridge Stud in 1976 with his wife Justine. The family announced the news today. Hogan was born in Rotorua...

Watch: Gold Trip wins 2022 Melbourne Cup

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Gold Trip has won the 2022 Melbourne Cup in Flemington Today. 2nd Place: Emissary 3rd Place: High Emotion https://youtu.be/hcUYRzbfQe0

Verry Elleegant wins 2021 Melbourne Cup

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Verry Elleegant has won the 2021 Melbourne Cup, beating pre-race favourite Incentivise. The full race finishing order can be found here - courtesy of News.com.au.