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The 2011 Newmarket Handicap

The 2011 Newmarket Handicap

The Newmarket Handicap is one of the oldest and most prestigious sprint races in Australia. This race was first held in 1874 at the Flemington Racecourse and it was won by Maid of Avenel. The Newmarket Handicap is one of the highlights of the Flemington Festival of Racing and it is held during the second weekend of March.

The 2011 Blue Diamond Stakes

The 2011 Blue Diamond Stakes

The Blue Diamond Stakes is the most prestigious race in Victoria for two-year-old horses. This Group 1 race runs for 1200 metres and it is held under set weight conditions. Fillies must weigh 53 kilograms while colts and geldings must be 55.5 kilograms heavy. The Blue Diamond Stakes is staged every February at the Caulfield Racecourse.

The Golden Slipper

The Golden Slipper

The 2010 Golden Slipper Stakes is the 54th edition of this 1,200-metre, Group 1 race for two-year-old horses. This right-handed, flat race is participated by 15 race horses and Crystal Lily emerged victorious to claim a big share of the $3.5 million prize pool. Guided by Jockey Brett Prebble, Crystal Lily won the race from the first barrier and she carried betting odds of 6.50 coming into the race.

The Newmarket Handicap

The Newmarket Handicap

The 2009 Newmarket Handicap was participated by 22 race horses that are vying to take a big slice of the $1 million prize purse. After 1200 metres of a hardly fought race, Daniel Morton’s Scenic Blast won the race with jockey Steven Arnold guiding him.

The Blue Diamond Stakes

The Blue Diamond Stakes

The 2010 Blue Diamond Stakes is the 40th staging of the 1200-metre, Group 1 Race at the Caulfield Racecourse. Being the most lucrative race in Victoria for two-year-old horses, fifteen horses battled to get the biggest share of the $1 million prize purse. After all the turf graced intense Australian horse racing action, the Danny O’Brien-trained Star Witness emerged victorious.

2011 Sprint Cup Entries Revealed

2011 Sprint Cup Entries Revealed

The Hong Kong Horse Racing Circuit intensifies with the 2011 Kent and Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup which will be held on the 16th of January, 2011 at the Sha Tin Racecourse. This 1000-metre race is for race horses of at least three years of age and it has a prize pool of HK$4,500,000. This Group 1 Hong Kong horse race is the first leg of the 2010-2011 Hong Kong Speed Series.

Dean Starts 2011 on a High Note

Dean Starts 2011 on a High Note

Trainer Brian Dean is starting 2011 on a high note as he won two races to get a head start for the 2011 Premiership trophy. In 2010, Dean finished fourth in the Premiership with 50 victories. Dean’s first victory when Super Lucky Colour with jockey Soo Khoon Beng on board at the 1200-metre, $55,000 Celebrations Handicap.

Contingency Plan for 2011 Magic Millions

Contingency Plan for 2011 Magic Millions

Due to the heavy rains and floods in Queensland, Horse Racing Queensland and Magic Millions came up with contingency measures for the 2011 Gold Coast Magic Millions if the Gold Coast racing turf is deemed unsafe for horse racing.

Final Field for 2011 Magic Millions Three-Year-Old Guineas

Final Field for 2011 Magic Millions Three-Year-Old Guineas

Despite concerns over the wet conditions of the Gold Coast Racecourse, the 2011 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas will be held on the 15th of January wherein 16 race horses and possibly five emergencies will have a chance to claim a big share from the $1 million prize pool. This race will be held over 1400 metres and the excitement builds up as race day nears.

Better Than Ever Eyeing Dubai Trip

Better Than Ever Eyeing Dubai Trip

Better Than Ever is hitting the race track once again in hopes of making a trip to Dubai by March 2011. The race horse that is trained by Laurie Laxon is shaking off the rust after a three-week lay-off.

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