How 25c bets laid foundation for $5m Quokka dream
Craig Thompson will have King Of Sparta running in his slot in The Quokka and his racing passion was sparked as a kid when he mowed lawns to earn money to place bets at the local TAB.
WA Racing
Italian jockey dedicates Sydney Cup win to fallen mate
Italian-born Andrea Atzeni answered the call of trainer Ciaron Maher to ride Circle Of Fire in Sydney Cup and scored an emotional win.
Overpass to follow in famous footsteps in The Quokka defence
Grand sprinter Overpass will be chasing his own slice of history when he steps out to defend his The Quokka crown at Ascot on Saturday.
Zougotcha eases Waller’s frustration with another Group 1 success
Chris Waller scored a consolation Group 1 win with Zougotcha in the Queen Of The Turf after admitting the Queen Elizabeth Stakes was a “terrible watch”.
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Williams’ five-star Cup barrier draw
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Live: Shamus Award wins Cox Plate
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Rocket Star looks to soar
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Live: Fawkner wins Caulfield Cup
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Live: Thousand Guineas day
HISTORY was made this afternoon as Guelph won the $500,000 Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield as the shortest favourite in 30 years.
To the Victor go the spoils
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Live race coverage: Caulfield Guineas
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