General knowledge

The following general knowledge articles cover the many aspects of the very interesting world of horse racing, and brand new articles are added right here on this page from time to time when time allows.

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Toowoomba horse racing history

4 mins

Mike Keenan

The Historic Toowoomba Clifford Park Racecourse. Its Weetwood Handicap and Toowoomba Cup. Toowoomba’s racecourse ‘Clifford…

How do I read a form guide & how do I place a bet on a horse race?

6 mins

Mike Keenan, Bill MacDonald and Jimmy Barrett

A complete horse race betting beginners guide. Horse racing is without doubt one of the…

Some of the horse racing terminology most commonly used in Australia:

3 mins

Mike Keenan, Bill MacDonald and Jimmy Barrett

If you are really interested in horse racing in Australia you will want to learn…

The Melbourne Cup: standing still with racing hearts.

3 mins

David Duffield

On the first Tuesday of every November, the “Race that Stops a Nation” doesn’t stop…

Phar Lap, Australia’s wonder horse

5 mins

David Duffield

Phar Lap’s list of race victories reads like a roll-call of Australia’s greatest races: Melbourne…