Month: August 2022

Kelsey Hannan was all smiles after her winning double at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell Kelsey Hannan is quickly stamping herself as one of the apprentice jockeys to follow in the north. The Cambridge rider continued her purple patch of form in the saddle at Te Rapa on Saturday when recording a winning double courtesy of the Andrew Forsman-trained pair of White Noise and Good Oil. While it was her second career double, Hannan was over the moon to get the results at a feature meeting. “It was…

Zaaki toyed with his rivals in the 2021 Tramway Stakes. (Photo: Racing NSW) Zaaki will commence his 2022 Cox Plate (2040m) campaign the same way he started last year when he lines up in Saturday’s Tramway Stakes (1400m) at Royal Randwick. The Annabel Neasham-trained eight-year-old opened as a $2.30 favourite with online bookmakers for the Group 2 event. Of the 14 nominations for the race, seven are Group 1 winners, including Converge ($4.50), Profondo ($5) and Nimalee ($11). While Zaaki is all the rage early, he does hold a nomination…

The Cossack (outside) finishing runner-up to St Arnicca in the AUD$350,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. Photo: Brett Holburt (Racing Photos) For a moment, trainer Paul Nelson thought he had won the AUD$350,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. The Hastings horseman didn’t have the best vantage point and when his charge, The Cossack, got to the wire with eventual winner St Arnicca, he was convinced by a bystander that his horse had won. “I didn’t have the best view of the finish, I had…

Leading Del Mar jockey Juan Hernandez rides Laurel River to victory for Bob Baffert in the 2022 Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar. (Picture: Benoit Photo) You wouldn’t have thought champion trainer Bob Baffert had the stress of an appeal against a recently served 90-day suspension hanging over his head at Del Mar on Saturday (US time). This is because he was back doing what he does best – training Grade winners. On this occasion it was Laurel River, who saluted by an authoritative 3.75 lengths in the USD $250,000…

Spring really is in the air now, with two Group 1 races run and won. There was plenty of quality horseflesh running at Caulfield and Rosehill Gardens over the weekend, while a fan favourite wound back the clock at Morphettville. The Punt Drunk team has your Monday morning racing fix covered. TELL IT HOW IT IS, GATOR David Gately has built a reputation during his time as a racing media personality as both a bloody good tipster and someone who isn’t afraid to tell it how it is. If a…

Horse Racing on Monday, August 29 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Benalla. Monday Racing Tips – August 29, 2022 Benalla 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 August 29, 2022 check out our…

What Newcastle Races Where Newcastle Jockey Club – Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Tuesday, August 30, 2022 First Race 1:20pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing in New South Wales on Tuesday heads to Newcastle Racecourse for a competitive seven-part program. HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for the meeting, which is scheduled to commence at 1:20pm AEST. The track is rated a Soft 7, while the rail is in the +7m position for the entire course. Best Bet at Newcastle – Backrower Backrower was stiff…

What Ballarat Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Tuesday, August 30, 2022 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes For the final time this calendar year, the synthetic track at Ballarat Turf Club will be the venue for racing in Victoria this Tuesday. Eight races are scheduled for the all-weather surface, and despite it being an overcast day, conditions should be perfect for racing. The meeting is set to get underway at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Ballarat – Miss Daniel Formerly with…

This day 29th August 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 42 mins ago Newcastle betting tips & quaddie numbers | Tuesday 30/8/2022 Racing in New South Wales on Tuesday heads to Newcastle Racecourse for a competitive seven-part program. HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst …Read More Horse Racing Tips 50 mins ago Ballarat racing preview &…