Patient approach paying off for ‘extraordinary’ Learning To Fly

Learning To Fly fought on hard to claim the Widden Stakes. Deciding not to run Learning To Fly in last year’s Gimcrack Stakes not only proved a godsend for Annabel Neasham, but that decision now has her equal favourite for the Golden Slipper. These were the thoughts of James Bester, a bloodstock consultant to Coolmore, after the filly’s stunning half-length victory in the Widden Stakes over 1100m at Rosehill on Saturday. Bester described her debut performance as “extraordinary” and Neasham said she was “special” after the Group 3 sprint. The…

Rough And Ready wins Cambridge Gold Cup Final

By Michael Guerin Arna Donnelly says there were two deserved winners when Rough And Ready captured the $20,000 Cambridge Gold Cup Final on Monday. One was the horse himself while the other were owners Robert and Sharon Symon for their belief and support of the horse when he often found himself in races beyond his reach. “This horse has won 13 races, which is no small feat,” says Donnelly, who quinellaed the race with Bad Medicine running second. “He has been a real warrior, racing all last winter and taking…

Happy Valley tips, odds & quaddie picks | Wednesday 1/2/2023

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, February 1, 2023 First Race 6:45pm HKT (9:45pm AEDT) Visit Ladbrokes We’re back racing at Happy Valley on Wednesday night after a two-week break away from the city circuit. It’s a quality nine-race program set for decision, coming off a massive day at Sha Tin with the Stewards’ Cup living up to the hype as Golden Sixty proved he is still the Hong Kong champ. The rail is back in the…

How to bet on horse racing with Apple Pay 2023

Betting on horse racing with Apple Pay is a straight-forward process and an exceptionally popular way to fund online bookmaker accounts. Apple Pay betting sites include some of the biggest brands in Australia, including Ladbrokes, Neds, bet365 and PlayUp. All of these Apple Pay bookmakers are licenced to operate in Australia, have extensive horse racing coverage, some outstanding promotions and much more. It’s worth noting Australian Apple Pay betting sites are not allowed to offer sign up bonuses or new account incentives. The top Apple Pay betting sites for January,…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 31, 2023

Horse Racing on Tuesday, January 31 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 Kembla Grange. Tuesday Racing Tips – January 31, 2023 Kembla Grange 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 January 31, 2023 check…

Warrnambool best bets & quaddie tips | February 1, 2023

What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Wednesday, February 1, 2023 First Race 2:30pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes The solitary Wednesday afternoon meeting in Victoria will take place at the Warrnambool Racing Club, which will host a very competitive eight-race card from 2:30pm onwards. The track is rated a Soft 7 after the Warrnambool area received 10mm of rain on Sunday; however, there is good weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, so we should be racing in between the Good 4 and Soft…

Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 31st January

This day 31st January 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 27 mins ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 31, 2023 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …Read More Horse Racing Tips 37 mins ago Warrnambool best…

Internationals Savour Quality Bloodlines on Day Two

International presence was felt in the sale ring on Day Two of Karaka 2023, with heated competition for the top lots and leading Australian stables featuring prominently. The international buying bench was responsible for purchasing eight of the top 10 lots on the second day of Book 1. Victorian agent Cameron Cooke purchased the sale-topping lot on Day Two for $750,000. Lot 294 is a colt by first season sire Too Darn Hot, out of Iffraaj mare Lady Sayyida (NZ). “We had to work pretty hard for him in the…

Jockey Club snare Per Incanto duo

The Hong Kong Jockey Club made their first investments at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales at Karaka on Monday, purchasing two colts by Little Avondale Stud stallion Per Incanto. The Wairarapa-based stallion has been the most prolific source of individual winners in Hong Kong for the past two seasons and the Hong Kong Jockey club’s southern hemisphere buying agent Craig Rounsefell was keen to stick to a proven formula. Rounsefell went to $360,000 to secure a colt from Makkura from the Little Avondale Stud draft and later went…