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Sydney racing selections: Rosehill tips for Saturday, January 15

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Tuesday, January 11

There are two meetings to look at on Tuesday, with Menangle and Albion Park getting my attention. Below are the best bets for the respective programs.

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Monday, January 10

There are two meetings to look at on Monday, with my focus at Maryborough and Globe Derby. Below are the best bets for the respective programs.

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Dixie

Roar Guru

Dixie

Roar Guru

Sydney racing selections: Rosehill tips for Saturday, January 8

It’s off to Rosehill this Saturday for a wet-and-Waller day, with the rain late this week putting us on a heavy track for a meeting where one in three horses come from the country’s leading stable (although on a down run recently).

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Friday January 7

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Thursday, January 6

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Wednesday, January 5

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Tuesday January 4

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Monday, January 3

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Sunday, January 2

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Dixie

Roar Guru

Sydney racing selections: Randwick (Kensington) tips for Saturday, January 1

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Wednesday, December 29

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Tuesday December 28

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Dixie

Roar Guru

Sydney racing selections: Randwick tips for Sunday, December 26

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Amanforallseasons

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Is review of thoroughbred welfare a legitimate attempt to address the issues?

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Cameron Rose

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Cameron Rose

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Mackinnon Stakes Day: Group 1 previews and tips

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Albo said Roar Rookie

Nov

Looks a pretty open MacKinnon this year, if you suspect Zaaki’s form may have tapered off ? Collette looks a big chance…(more)

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Nov

Mackinnon Stakes Day: Group 1 previews and tips

Cameron Rose

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Cameron Rose

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Mackinnon Stakes Day: Group 1 previews and tips

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Albo said Roar Rookie

Nov

Looks a pretty open MacKinnon this year, if you suspect Zaaki’s form may have tapered off ? Collette looks a big chance…(more)

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Nov

The Roar

Melbourne Cup horse taken to vet hospital after race incident

Melbourne Cup runner Tralee Rose has reportedly been taken to the vet after being galloped on during the race.

Racing

Nov

Melbourne Cup horse taken to vet hospital after race incident

The Roar

Melbourne Cup horse taken to vet hospital after race incident

Racing

Nov

The Roar

Melbourne Cup 2021: How much prize money does the winner take home?

Connections of Verry Elleegant – The winner of the 2021 Melbourne Cup received $4.4million from an overall prize fund of $8million with the race that stops a nation confirming its reputation as not only one of the richest horse races in the sport, but the richest handicap race anywhere in the world.

Racing

Nov

Melbourne Cup 2021: How much prize money does the winner take home?

The Roar

Melbourne Cup 2021: How much prize money does the winner take home?

Racing

Nov

The Roar

Melbourne Cup finishing order: Complete 2021 race result for every horse

The 2021 Melbourne Cup has been won by Verry Elleegant at Flemington but the question everyone wants to know is where did MY horse finish?

Racing

Nov

Melbourne Cup finishing order: Complete 2021 race result for every horse

The Roar

Melbourne Cup finishing order: Complete 2021 race result for every horse

Racing

Nov

Tony Harper

Editor

Tony Harper

Editor

'I love her to bits': McDonald wins first Melbourne Cup as Verry Elleegant brings down Incentivise

Verry Elleegant, carrying the most weight by a Melbourne Cup winner after only the great Makybe Diva, upset raging favourite Incentivise to claim the 2021 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday.

Racing

Nov

'I love her to bits': McDonald wins first Melbourne Cup as Verry Elleegant brings down Incentivise

Tony Harper

Editor

'I love her to bits': McDonald wins first Melbourne Cup as Verry Elleegant brings down Incentivise

Racing

Nov

The Roar

Melbourne Cup 2021: Winning trifecta, quinella and first four payouts

The 2021 Melbourne Cup is done and dusted and once-a-year punters are checking their betting slips to see if they’ve won.

Racing

Nov

Melbourne Cup 2021: Winning trifecta, quinella and first four payouts

The Roar

Melbourne Cup 2021: Winning trifecta, quinella and first four payouts

Racing

Nov

Oliver Matthews

Expert

Oliver Matthews

Expert

Who are the Australian horses in the Melbourne Cup?

One of the most exciting aspects of the 2021 Melbourne Cup is the number of Australian-trained horses that will be competing for their piece of the $7,750,000 prize fund. Among the 24 runners, 21 of them have been trained here in Australia and the odds look good that fans will be celebrating a local winner […]

Racing

Nov

Who are the Australian horses in the Melbourne Cup?

Oliver Matthews

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Who are the Australian horses in the Melbourne Cup?

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Nov

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Dixie

Roar Guru

Sydney racing selections: Randwick tips for Saturday, December 18

After a good little profit last week, it’s back to Randwick for a middling pre-Christmas meeting.

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Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Tuesday, December 14

Two meetings to look at on Tuesday, with my focus at Albion Park and Shepparton. Down below is best bets for the respective programs.

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Dec

Amanforallseasons

Roar Rookie

Is racing dancing itself into irrelevance?

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Dec

Dixie

Roar Guru

Sydney racing selections: Randwick tips for Saturday, December 11

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Dec

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Saturday, December 11

Racing

Dec

Amanforallseasons

Roar Rookie

Where is horse racing at as 2021 closes out?

Racing

Dec

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Wednesday, December 8

Two meetings to look at on Wednesday, with my focus at Maryborough and Redcliffe. Maryborough Best bet: Race 3, Number 9, Tex Goes Bang Bursting to break his maiden tag and he gets a great chance here. Ran over the sprint trip from this draw last time out at this track and battled on well […]

Racing

Dec

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Tuesday, December 7

Two meetings to look at on Tuesday, with Tabcorp Park Menangle and Albion Park getting my attention. Down below is best bets for the respective programs.

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Dec

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Monday, December 6

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Dec

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Sunday, December 5

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Dec

Dixie

Roar Guru

Sydney racing selections: Rosehill tips for Saturday, December 4

Racing

Dec

Adam Page

Roar Guru

Harness racing selections: Saturday, December 4

Racing

Dec

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Can horse racing be fair, equitable and safe?

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Injustice, or more pointedly, double standards are everywhere. And so little time to solve them all.
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Behind the scenes look at preparing a racehorse for The Everest

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Sep

Behind the scenes look at preparing a racehorse for The Everest

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How to train the perfect racehorse

Trainer John Sargent sat down with The Roar to reflect on his involvement in the Melbourne Cup over the years including when he came sixth in 2015 with ‘Gust of Wind.’ She remains the last horse to beat Winx.

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2020

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How to train the perfect racehorse

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2020

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The Roar

Jockeys get into furious brawl after race

Footage of a shocking fight between a pair of jockeys has surfaced online.

Racing

2018

Jockeys get into furious brawl after race

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The Roar

Jockeys get into furious brawl after race

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2018

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The Roar

Former Tour de France cyclist races a horse, because of course

It’s the race we’ve always wanted to see.

Racing

2018

Former Tour de France cyclist races a horse, because of course

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The Roar

Former Tour de France cyclist races a horse, because of course

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2018

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The Roar

Man's divorce inspires one of the most bizarre race names

David Chillery got divorced in 1998, but it turns out he is only just “celebrating” it now by sponsoring a race at Newton Abbot in the U.K.

Racing

2018

Man's divorce inspires one of the most bizarre race names

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The Roar

Man's divorce inspires one of the most bizarre race names

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2018

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The Roar

Comically awful conditions make for a racecaller's nightmare

Who would want to be a racecaller?

Racing

2018

Comically awful conditions make for a racecaller's nightmare

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The Roar

Comically awful conditions make for a racecaller's nightmare

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2018

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The Roar

Chaos as horse jumps the fence and BOLTS mid-race

The Lion Dancer needed a tamer at Towcester racecourse in England.

Racing

2018

Chaos as horse jumps the fence and BOLTS mid-race

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The Roar

Chaos as horse jumps the fence and BOLTS mid-race

Racing

2018

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