The racing industry has lost one of its most respected and valued contributors with the death of Bernard Kelly, OBE, at age 90. Kelly was actively engaged in New Zealand racing administration during an era rather different to the modern day, rising from club committee membership to the presidency of the gallop code’s supreme body, the NZ Racing Conference. Born in Hawera and educated at Te Roti Primary and Hawera High School, he began his working life as a clerk at stock and station agency Newton King, graduating to livestock…
Month: May 2022
Kiwis on the board at Sunshine Coast
New Zealand raiders recouped plenty of travelling costs at the Sunshine Coast meeting on the polytrack on Wednesday, with trainers Robbie Patterson and Kelvin Tyler both sending out winners. Talented El Roca three-year-old Nom de Plume (NZ) scored over 2150m for Robbie Patterson to win in the manner of a smart stayer. While not nominated for the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm on June 4, connections will now likely pay the late entry after the well-supported filly raced away from her rivals on Wednesday. “She will be a…
Daily Mail: Three Group 1s at Sandown Park
Premier Racing at Sandown Park tonight features the world’s premier distance race – the $175,000 to-the-winner G1 RSN Sandown Cup Final. The Watchdog has tipped Geelong 680-metre track record holder Collinda Lady over G1 winners Mepunga Ruby, Gypsy Wyong and Jarick Bale, plus G1 placegetters Orca and Untapped. G1 placegetters Titan Blazer and Kinson Bale line up against promising chasers Fearless Max (won his last five races) and Rapaki Rocks (fastest heat winner) in the G1 Harrison-Dawson Final with a first prize of $100,000. TAB Phoenix champion Wow She’s Fast…
Northern Jewel Day best bets & quaddie | Townsville | 20/5/2022
What Townsville Races Where Cluden Park – Racecourse Rd, Cluden QLD 4811 When Friday, May 20, 2022 First Race 12:12pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The spotlight is on North Queensland this Friday afternoon with the $105,000 Northern Jewel (1300m) set to be run and won at Townsville. HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race program, as well as a top pick for the feature race. It is currently a Soft 5 at Cluden Park, while the rail is out 2.5m from the 1000m to…
Flemington racing tips, value bets & quaddie | Saturday, May 21
What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, May 21, 2022 First Race 11:50am AEST Visit Ladbrokes For a second week in succession, Flemington Racecourse is scheduled to host a nine-race card as the metropolitan meeting in Victoria for the weekend. HorseBetting’s Victorian form expert has run his eye over the card and come up with some betting tips, including a top pick in the Listed Straight Six. The track is rated a Good 4, with the rail coming out to the 6m…
Morphettville best bets & quaddie tips | Saturday, May 21
What Goodwood Day 2022 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, May 21, 2022 First Race 11:32am ACST Watch Live Visit Ladbrokes The Adelaide May Racing Carnival comes to a close on Saturday afternoon with a nine-race card at Morphettville headlined by The Goodwood. Competitive fields are the theme of the day, with the Group 1 feature, four Group 3 races and a Listed event all set down for judgement. We will be starting on a track rated a Soft 5, with the rail out…
Doomben Cup Day betting preview | Saturday, May 21, 2022
What Doomben Cup Day Where Doomben Racecourse – 76 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, May 21, 2022 Feature Race Race 7: Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) First Race 11:43am AEST Visit Ladbrokes It is Doomben Cup Day on Saturday, with the Group 1 feature headlining a big afternoon of black-type racing at Doomben Racecourse. Nine races will be run and won across the course of the afternoon, with over $2.2 million in prizemoney on offer. After losing the meeting to Eagle Farm last Saturday, Doomben is on strong…
Dyer wishing he had NT legend Hawks Bay for 2022 Darwin Cup
Hawks Bay (inside) claims a narrow win in the 2012 Darwin Cup for trainer Neil Dyer. There have been a many interstate raiders over the years who have made a serious impact during the Darwin Cup Carnival. You could mount a case that Hawks Bay was arguably the best. During a four year stretch from 2009-2012, the imposing Black Hawk gelding from Victoria basically owned Fannie Bay. That includes success in feature events and the Darwin Cup (2000m), which takes place annually on the first Monday in August, as well…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 19, 2022
Horse Racing on Thursday, May 19 will feature six meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Hawkesbury & Pakenham. Thursday Racing Tips – May 19, 2022 Hawkesbury Racing Tips Pakenham Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on May…
Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 19th May
This day 19th May in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Warwick betting preview, top tips & best odds | Thursday, May 20 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you the latest odds, best bets and top quaddie picks for the Warwick race meeting on …Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago…