By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Rugby will always be Phil Beveridge’s first love, but he has found a sport that is now a close second – harness racing. Beveridge is an icon in the West Coast community, having represented Buller for nearly 30 years on the rugby field, his last appearance just 16 months ago when he answered the call of coach Nathan Thomspon to help out in the front-row. Beveridge found it hard to walk away from the sport, but harness racing has provided another competitive outlet and…
Month: March 2023
Night of upsets at Cambridge
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk It was a night of upsets at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday night and the meeting’s feature, the Bay of Plenty Cup (2700m), was no exception. Three victors paid more than $30 on the undercard prior to the main event, with Sonsofthemerch winning Race 2 ($50.40), Majestic Bundy Race 4 ($37.30), and May Delight Race 6 ($32.50). Trainer Logan Hollis was intent on continuing the outsider trend with his charge Bet West. The Bettor’s Delight gelding was rated a $21 winning chance with bookmakers, but…
In Secret Heads Newmarket Handicap 2023 Field & Betting
The James Cummings-trained filly In Secret is favourite to post a second Group 1 success at Flemington Racecourse when she returns to headquarters third-up and fit for Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5 million Newmarket Handicap (1200m). The James Cummings-trained In Secret is favourite to win the 2023 Newmarket Handicap this weekend at Flemington. Photo: Steve Hart. The 2023 Newmarket Handicap field features a star-studded final field of 16 autumn sprinters led in betting at Ladbrokes by Godolphin‘s ultra-consistent daughter of I Am Invincible In Secret. In Secret sits top of the…
Pukekohe racing preview & quaddie tips | March 11, 2023
What Pukekohe Races Where Pukekohe Park Raceway – 222/250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe, New Zealand When Saturday, March 11, 2023 First Race 12:40pm NZDT Visit Ladbrokes The 2023 edition of the Group 2 Auckland Cup over 3200m is the headline act for the 10-race program out of Pukekohe on Saturday afternoon. Alongside the Cup, the Group 1 Sistema Stakes and Group 1 New Zealand Stakes feature on the program, which is set to be run on a Good 4 with the rail in the true position throughout. Racing is scheduled to…
Trentham races preview & best bets | March 11, 2023
What Trentham Races Where Wellington Racing Club – Racecourse Rd, Trentham, New Zealand When Saturday, March 11, 2023 First Race 1pm NZDT Visit Ladbrokes This Saturday, Trentham is definitely playing second fiddle to the great day of New Zealand racing at Pukekohe. The weather has been unsettled, and as of Friday the track was down as being slow with the likelihood of overnight rain, but nonetheless there are eight competitive races to make up the day’s card. Best Bet at Trentham – Brando The open handicap over a mile is…
Rosehill racing tips, value bets & quaddie | March 11, 2023
What Coolmore Classic Day 2023 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, March 11, 2023 First Race 12:20pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Rosehill Gardens on Saturday afternoon for a blockbuster 10-race program with plenty of classy Group-level racing on offer. The headline act is the Group 1 Coolmore Classic for the fillies and mares, but this weekend also holds the Pago Pago Stakes and Magic Night Stakes for the two-year-olds getting their last shot at ballo exemption for the Group 1 Golden…
Sha Tin preview, best bets & quaddie tips | March 11, 2023
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Saturday, March 11, 2023 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Ladbrokes We’ve got more Hong Kong racing, this time on a Saturday afternoon from Sha Tin Racecourse. It’s quality card before we get to the Hong Kong Derby next Sunday for the finale of the four-year-old series. The rail in sitting in the C position the entire circuit which generally means you’ll be wanting to favour gallopers willing to sit up…
Alice Springs races drawing big fields ahead of Cup Carnival
Alice Springs Turf Club chairman Andrew Maloney with his step-son, apprentice jockey Lek Maloney. (Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) It’s not until April 8 when the 2023 Alice Springs Cup Carnival kicks off, but as from Saturday there will be continuous racing in the Red Centre until the end of April. That’s eight consecutive weekends at Pioneer Park, with the Alice Springs Turf Club (ASTC) hosting nine meetings. The carnival will comprise five meetings, starting on April 8 and culminating with the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) and $100,000 Pioneer Sprint…
Moroney confident in Emissary ahead of Australian Cup Prelude
Emissary, ridden by Blake Shinn, wins the Geelong Cup in October 2022. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) He might be at a crossroads regarding what path he’ll take after the Australian Cup Prelude at Flemington on Saturday, but Emissary fans can breathe easy. The six-year-old gelding – a $4.40 winning chance with online bookmakers – is in top shape according to veteran trainer Michael Moroney. He also has form on the board, finishing his last preparation by winning the Geelong Cup and finishing second in the Melbourne Cup. Moroney believes…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 10, 2023
Horse Racing on Friday, March 10 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 meetings at Kembla Grange, Pakenham & Otaki (NZ). Friday Racing Tips – March 10, 2023 Kembla Grange Racing Tips Pakenham Racing Tips Otaki (NZ) 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…