Horse Racing
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Long drought ended for rare back-up … “He’s just warming up”
Two races in two days? After 35 starts without a win, that was the recipe for success for Beaudesert trainer Kenneth “Spike” Deacon and his…
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Big win gives Kemp food for thought
Maybe you could call it a no-brainer but Toowoomba trainer Kevin Kemp feels Mensa Maestro could prove to be more than a handy horse after…
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Redemption story cut short by bleeding attack
Delight turned to despair and the dream of redeeming the career of a regally-bred horse came to a cruel end on the winter green grass…
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Orman’s double secures cherished Ipswich premiership
Outstanding jockey James Orman secured two premierships at the same time at Ipswich racetrack and soon set his sights on the highest of goals for…
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Ipswich teenager drives her horse to victory
An Ipswich teenager took on the reigns at Albion Park recently and drove her horse to victory. West Moreton Anglican College student, Amanda Payne, 16,…
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Ipswich Racing: Wilson-Taylor chimes in to make jockeys’ title tighter
Exceptional apprentice Kyle Wilson-Taylor showed the Ipswich jockeys’ title is not a two-horse race when he scored a winning double on Thursday at Ipswich racetrack. …
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Ipswich Racing: Ross revels in drought-breaking win at Ipswich
The winning filly’s name might have been a description of Les Ross’ mood after she broke the longest dry spell of the Brisbane trainer’s career.…
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Ipswich Racing: Befana starts to show the profit of patience
As she walked around the mounting enclosure before the race, the first impression was she looked small and unfinished. A second look questioned that. But…
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Ipswich Racing: Orman kicks clear of rivals in jockeys’ premiership
Jockey James Orman took a triple jump towards achieving his goal of joining the honour roll of riding greats at Ipswich racetrack. Orman…
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Ipswich Racing: Geran dares to dream after divine Ipswich win
A dig in the ribs from the trainer’s insistent partner and she was bought with just one unchallenged bid. Now her trainer is daring to…










