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Oregon Maintains Four-Track Fairs Circuit for ’26
The Oregon Racing Commission approved 18 fairs-circuit dates at four tracks for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in 2026 during its Thursday meeting. The Eastern Oregon Livestock Show meet in Union traditionally kicks off the state’s summer fairs circuit. It will race June 12-14 in ’26. Grants Pass Downs, in the southern tier of the state,…
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Lone IRB Commissioner Prods Hawthorne, but Elicits Only Very General Update on Long-Overdue Racino
With 2025 drawing to a close and the beleaguered Chicago racing community having gone two months since the last public update from Hawthorne Race Course regarding its long-promised but still unbuilt racino, you’d think the focus of Thursday’s Illinois Racing Board (IRB) meeting might have involved some sort of formal request to know where Hawthorne…
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Mirco Demuro Rises to the Top of the Del Mar Standings
It’s no surprise that Italian-born jockeys are doing well at the current meet at Del Mar. They have been making their mark in Southern California for some time now. Antonio Fresu is second in the standings and Umberto Rispoli is third. But who is the leading rider? The answer might surprise you. The 46-year-old veteran…
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Man Utd’s tough week continues as defensive howlers hand Wolfsburg victory
Man Utd’s tough week continued with a second defeat in five days ending their perfect Champions League record as Wolfsburg bounced back from Fridolina Rolfo’s early opener to run out 5-2 winners in Germany.
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Palace Pier Breeding Right Secured For 100k Gns At Tattersalls Online
Richard Knight and Salhia Stud paid 100,000gns to secure a breeding right in group stallion Palace Pier (lot 185) during the Tattersalls Online November Sale on Wednesday. Already the sire of eight black-type horses, his best progeny so far are G2 Lowther Stakes heroine Royal Fixation and G3 Solario Stakes winner A Bit Of Spirit.…
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Chapman and Brennan clash over Constitution Hill’s Newbury workout
Unbridled returns for Season 2! Join Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan for plenty of strong opinions, thoughts and chat throughout the National Hunt season.
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Nigeria World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles 4–0 Benin in Uyo, Nig.
The Nigeria vs Benin World Cup Qualifier Match ended in a resounding victory for the Super Eagles, who defeated Benin Republic 4–0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The result marks one of Nigeria’s most commanding performances in recent memory as they continue their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World…
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Nigeria World Cup Qualification Update
The race for the Nigeria World Cup qualification is far from over. Despite South Africa’s strong position in the group, the Super Eagles of Nigeria still have a real chance to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff stage — depending on results from other African qualifiers. According to multiple sources, as the Nigeria World…
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Is cole palmer injured again?
Is Cole Palmer Injured? ; Chelsea Sweat Over Cole Palmer’s Fitness After Worrying Injury Update Chelsea are facing renewed concerns over star playmaker Cole Palmer’s fitness, as questions grow among fans asking, “is Cole Palmer injured?” following a fresh update from manager Thomas Tuchel. Reports suggest the midfielder could miss Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash…
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