Month: January 2021

Horse betting bookmaker promotions for Monday 4th January 2021

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Horse Betting has reviewed Australia’s best horse racing bookmakers and found today’s best thoroughbred bonus promo offers and specials for Monday, 4 January 2021. Horse racing promotions are still available almost each and every day with one of Australia’s best thoroughbred bookmakers. If there isn’t a promo on at one, then there is bound to be another bookie with some kind of promotional offer on the table on the gallops. HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best horse racing promo and bonus offers each and every day. See the best return on…

Springsteen makes impressive return after lengthy absence

NZRacingDesk

Talented galloper Springsteen (NZ) (Stratum) made his much-awaited return to the racetrack a winning one when he ground out a stirring victory over 1300m at Otaki on Monday. The Stratum gelding had been off the scene since finishing last behind Dragon Leap (Pierro) in the Gr.2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Ellerslie last February, with a pair of unplaced runs at the Foxton trials in September his most recent public appearances. Despite that break the four-year-old stripped in top condition for trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard and raced accordingly. In…

Darci La Bella out to emulate her older brother

NZRacingDesk

Exciting three-year-old Darci La Bella (NZ) (Darci Brahma) showed she has inherited plenty of the family ability when she made a winning debut at Otaki on Monday. The Darci Brahma filly is a half-sister to her trainer Allan Sharrock’s stable star Tavi Mac (NZ) (Tavistock), although Sharrock is quick to point out one major difference. “They are both very talented individuals, but she definitely got the looks in the family,” he said. “Neither of them are that big, but he’s called Frodo for a reason whereas she is a beautiful…

Tavi Mac Telegraph bound

NZRacingDesk

Trainer Allan Sharrock has confirmed his pocket-rocket Tavi Mac (NZ) (Tavistock) will have his next start in the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham on January 16. The Tavistock five-year-old has won his last three races in a row culminating in a comfortable victory in the Gr.2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni last month. Nicknamed “Frodo” by his adoring fans due to his unique stature, Tavi Mac has pleased Sharrock with his recovery from his latest exertions. “He’ll run in the Telegraph next,” Sharrock said. “He’s…

Gold Watch providing retiree with plenty of thrills

NZRacingDesk

Retirement hobbies don’t usually include training racehorses, but it’s proving great fun for 89-year-old Cliff Goss. The Tauranga horseman, who has worked around the world with some of the most notable names in racing, has a highly promising horse in his care in Gold Watch (NZ) (Swiss Ace). The four-year-old gelding has won all three of his starts this season, the most recent when coming from last to win a Rating 74 event at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. “I was out of racing for a while and then my…

Local hopes with Deus Ex

NZHarnessNews

By Jonny Turner Roxburgh trainers Geoff and Jude Knight have Deus Ex primed and ready to run a big race on his home track in Monday’s Roxburgh Cup. A usually reliable standing start beginner, the five-year–old was slow away before recovering to run a respectable sixth behind Ragazzo Mach in his last start in the Wairio Cup. Deus Ex made a clean beginning in a trial at Cromwell last week, raising hopes he can get it right and put himself in on the speed in Monday’s feature from his 10m…

Local cup assignment for Edamfast

NZHarnessNews

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Eddie Phelan has been assisting South Auckland trainer Jay Abernethy during his recent southern campaign, and the Manakau trainer could be rewarded with a win from a new stable acquisition as a result. Edamfast transferred into his care after winning at Tauherenikau on Saturday and he will be looking for back-to-back victories when he contests the Boundary/Deans & Associates Otaki Cup (2000m) on Monday. “He went really well at Wairarapa,” Phelan said. “It is a much better field (than Saturday), but the fields he…

Selections | Roxburgh – January 4

NZHarnessNews

Selections for Omakau Jan 2     Race         THE SHARK       Form Analyst Race 11.40pm 3 Sunday Invasion6 Domination’s Call8 Light Of Da Moon7 Sacred Mountain Race 22.09pm 11 Ivana Legacy6 Pete’s Dash2 Changearound4 Myrcella Race 32.44pm 3  Maudarchy6 Horse Of Course11 Global Flight2 Big Iron Race 43.19pm 5 Mach Quillian2 Itz Th Con Artist1 Leconte6 Mahia Race 53.54pm 1 Marie Long9 Wattlebank Star11 Sassy’s VC12 Cannon Of Gold Race 64.29pm 6 Archman3 Von Art2 Champagneandwine10 Alexy Race 75.01pm 9 Magic Mike3 Sweet Annie2 Kusanova10…

Selections Otaki Jan 4

NZHarnessNews

Selections for Otaki Jan 4  Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race JASON TEAZForm Analyst Race 110.50am 6 Ideal Zen5 Sheza Rose10 Alta Madeira1 Nicky Jay Race 211.15am 6 Crimson Rain3 Richmond Tiger7 Gypsy9 Ascona Race 311.45am 8 Adieu Flirt1 Panspacificjet4 Lynton Creek 14 Bodrum Boy   Race 412.15pm 5 Jimmy Richter 4 Cha Cha B 14 The Blue Beat12 Midnight In Memphis Race 512.45pm 8 American Me7 Brookies Jaffa5 Frankie Jones 13 Mogul