JUST NOW QUALITY. Going to the races is very much part of the fabric of Australian life. Here's information on horse racing and greyhound racing in Australia, race tracks, racing events and related subjects. A prolific owner of racehorses in the modern era, Williams would also part own 1981 winner in Just A Dash and have many Cup runners through the eighties and nineties. More info: Scone Cup.
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My annual look back at the best and worst of horse racing for the year. Included are links to major race results and obituaries for some of the horses and people we lost in 2011. Just Now Quality. Click here: Keith F Nolan Classic. He won the Preakness after a furious stretch battle with Pompoon.
Santa Anita Park includes stable accommodations for 1,800 thoroughbreds. The owner of the 1938 English Derby came from England just to see the match race. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was late to a press conference. Details here: Maribyrnong Plate. Bet online: Just Now Quality! Nashua won handily in another race that was somewhat diminished by the fact that Swaps was nursing a sore foot in the days prior to the race. Eddie Arcaro, rider of Nashua, would say many years later that he doubted Nashua could ever have beaten a healthy Swaps.
It is recorded that the local community were in a state of mourning at this time and understandably the first Melbourne Cup was run under rather subdued circumstances. Archer's victory in 1861 was the first of two for the horse and the first of five for aspiring young trainer Etienne de Mestre who would quickly gain a reputation as a fine horseman from Nowra, located in central New South Wales. There will also be launches of The Story of the Melbourne Cup - Australia's Greatest Race in both DVD and book form. Just Now Quality. More on Japan Racing Assoc Plate and other race info: VRC Lightning Stakes.
Just Now Quality! De Troimph 20/1 with Ladbrokes was ridden on the gallops by Aussie champion jockey Damien Oliver and reported being impressed. He said the horse felt stronger than previous Cumani Melbourne Cup runners Purple Moon and Mad Rush. RAESFAN writes, "She can't be called a TC prospect technically, but Rumor, who had a brilliant debut win the last day of 2010, is scheduled to go tomorrow against equally impressive debuter Da Ruler. Her trainer couldn't find a spot for her against fillies because everyone is ducking her, so she goes up against the boys at SA." Just Now Quality: more info here Lee Steere Classic.
Online Horse Racing Betting! "He had a good run the whole way. He did a really good job," said Blake Shinn, rider of Viking Legend (3rd) "He ran great but the winner was a bit too good today," said Danny Nikolic, rider of Southern Skye (4th). Wager here: Essendon Mazda Carlyon Stakes.
The last Melbourne Cup trophy manufactured in England was made for the 1914 event. It was a chalice centred on a long base which had a horse at each end. A large rose bowl trophy was presented 1915-1918 and the current loving cup design was introduced in 1919. Inquire here: Seymour Spring Classic.
More information on Murray Bridge Gold Cup.
Except under unusual circumstances, the 2007 Melbourne Cup will be run in the afternoon of Tuesday, November 6, at Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse.
Japan Racing Assoc Plate - $1 Superfecta (.10 min): To win the Superfecta, you must pick the four horses finishing first, second, third and fourth in exact order. Sign up here: Lord Reims Stakes.
Just Now Quality. A huge throng showed up - estimated at more than 40,000 - the largest in Pimlico history. People came from all over the globe. Hollywood stars were well represented, as were politicians from nearby Washington, D.C. An overview of the Kentucky Derby from history to handicapping to how to attend. Perfect for beginners. Details here: Bow Mistress Trophy.
The third and final pool for the 2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed and Union Rags was the favorite at 9-2 despite finishing third in the Florida Derby on Saturday. Get all the horses, final odds, will pay amounts, and free past performances here. Just Now Quality!
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