Kia Ora delighted to snare Written Tycoon colt at Inglis sale

This Written Tycoon colt from Sylvia’s Mother was purchased for $550,000 at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. Kia Ora Stud is delighted to part-own him, alongside TFI and Annabel Neasham Racing. Kia Ora’s paddocks have produced six Melbourne Cup, five Cox Plate and 15 Derby winners – and the respected breeding and rearing organisation believes it might soon oversee another champion. A potential star colt by Written Tycoon and out of Sylvia’s Mother is now part-owned by TFI, Kia Ora Stud and Annabel Neasham Racing, selling for $550,000. It was…

Sunshine Coast best bets & quaddie tips | February 17, 2023

What Sunshine Coast Races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Friday, February 17, 2023 First Race 6:07pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host a competitive six-race program this Friday evening. The track is currently rated a Soft 7, but with warm weather and no rain on the forecast for Thursday and Friday, the track should continue to dry out and get to a Soft 5 or 6 come race day. The rail will be out in the +7m position…

Marsh pondering Group One target for mare

Zee Falls will contest the Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m) at Pukekohe on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell Stephen Marsh will work through his future options with the in-form Zee Falls after she runs at Pukekohe on Saturday with handicap and weight-for-age avenues to consider. The Cambridge trainer is expecting another top performance from the mare in the Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m) and has also tipped a bold showing from stablemate and race rival Lincoln King, whose following outing is set in stone. Marsh has a number of other strong…

Lucky Dog looking for maiden NT win at Fannie Bay

Darwin trainer Chris Pollard is having a reasonable season and has struck gold in recent times with the in-form Cudjerie, while the consistent Lucky Dog is circling a win. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri – Darwin Photography Professionals) The Chris Pollard-trained Lucky Dog is certainly one to keep an eye on at the Lightning Wet Season Series Final (1200m) at 0-70 level behind the Angela Forster-trained Zoumist indicates that the former South Australian galloper is every chance to break his duck in the NT. Regardless of whether they qualified automatically for the…

Saturday’s Eagle Farm best bets & quaddie | February 18, 2023

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, February 18, 2023 First Race 12:02pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing will return to Eagle Farm Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, with the Brisbane Racing Club hosting a very competitive nine-race program that kicks off at 12:02pm. The track is currently rated a Soft 5, but with warm weather and no rain forecast across Friday and Saturday, we expect to be racing on a Good track. The rail will be in the +2m position for…

Levin Classic on radar for Guineas star Specialty

Never-say-die South Canterbury three-year-old Specialty (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) could earn himself a shot at another Group One race if he can snare a Guineas double at Invercargill on Saturday. The Rip Van Winkle gelding finished a gallant fifth in Pier’s (NZ) (Proisir) Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton last November, having gone into that race as a previous-start winner of the Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1600m) at Ashburton. Back into stakes company for the first time since, Specialty ran past hot favourite Romancing The Moon (NZ) (El Roca)…

The Stir Up – Is Wow She’s Fast the greatest sprinter of all time?

In a ‘special edition’ of The Stir Up, RSN greyhound guru George Farrugia and GRV’s Gerard Guthrie and Peter Quilty offer their words of wisdom on where modern-day ‘wonder woman’ Wow She’s Fast sits compared to a cavalcade of the sport’s all-time great sprinters.   You can always keep track of your favourite greyhounds by saving them in your WatchDog Blackbook!   Who is the greatest? The perennial sports ‘argument’ is a tantalising and provocative question. Eternal debates that surface in bars, offices, clubs, the family loungeroom and the media…

Flemington full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, February 18

What Black Caviar Lightning Day 2023 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, February 18, 2023 First Race 12:35pm AEDT Watch Live Visit Ladbrokes We head to ‘Fabulous Flemington’ on Saturday afternoon for a massive nine-race program headlined by the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning over 1000m. Accompanied by a plethora of Stakes races and plenty of other competitive affairs, we’re set for an action-packed day of racing. With warm weather forecast in the lead-up to Saturday, we’re set to be racing under perfect conditions…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 16, 2023

Horse Racing on Thursday, February 16 will feature five 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 Pakenham. Thursday Racing Tips – February 16, 2023 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 February 16, 2023 check out our…

Take two for Devenport duo at Manawatu

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Otaki trainer Wendy Devenport is eager to head to Manawatu Raceway on Thursday following the postponement of Tuesday’s meeting as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle. She will take her entire race team of two to the Palmerston North track, headed by The Elite Athlete, who will have his fourth start for Devenport after joining her barn earlier this year. He has subsequently placed on two occasions, including last start at Hawera. The Betting Line gelding will be having his first start at Manawatu Raceway…