It is youth vs experience in the Group 1 $3 million TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick this weekend in Sydney with three-year-old Giga Kick taking on evergreen eight-year-old Nature Strip in the sprint showdown. Reigning The Everest champ Giga Kick chases another 1200m feature race success at Randwick in the 2023 TJ Smith Stakes on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart. Giga Kick had the Chris Waller-trained champion’s measure in the $15 million The Everest (1200m) at the track and trip last October winning the world’s richest handicap with Nature…
Month: March 2023
Doncaster Mile 2023 Field & Betting Update: Mr Brightside vs Fangirl
Two in-form milers are battling for top spot in Doncaster Mile 2023 betting this weekend in Sydney with the reigning champion Mr Brightside and the talented Chris Waller-trained mare Fangirl tipped to fight it out in the $4 million Royal Randwick showdown. Mr Brightside heads to Sydney for the Doncaster Mile 2023 this Saturday on the back of his All-Star Mile win at The Valley. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. The Championships Day 1 features four elite level autumn events led by the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) for the middle-distance…
Tokyo Tycoon returns post-race positive
Tokyo Tycoon has returned a post-race positive result to meloxicam following his victory in the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe earlier this month. Photo: Kirstin Ledington Unbeaten Mark Walker-trained juvenile Tokyo Tycoon has returned a post-race positive result to meloxicam following his victory in the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe on March 11. The son of Satono Aladdin defeated Ulanova, Tulsi and To Catch A Thief to cap a perfect five from five campaign. After being notified by the Racing Integrity Board of the positive, Te…
Brisbane thoroughbred trainer guilty of animal cruelty
Trainer Desleigh Forster has been found guilty of committing an act of cruelty to a horse. Brisbane thoroughbred trainer Desleigh Forster has been found guilty of committing an act of cruelty to a horse, at an Eagle Farm training facility last month. In a Queensland Racing Integrity Commission steward’s inquiry on Monday, Ms Forster pleaded guilty to possessing and using a stockwhip, which is capable of inflicting cruelty to a horse. Ms Forster was found guilty of striking thoroughbred Private Banker numerous times with a stockwhip to encourage it to…
TAB select Entain as preferred partner
TAB NZ has announced that it has selected Entain as its preferred partner for a 25-year strategic partnering arrangement. The proposed strategic arrangement remains subject to Ministerial approval. The specific terms of the arrangement remain commercially confidential until approval is granted. To view the TAB’s press release click here :
The O’Reillys’ winning run at Waimate
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk And then there were three. When Gerard O’Reilly took out the Waimate Cup with Tom Martin at Oamaru on Sunday he became the third O’Reilly sibling to do so, joining brothers Patrick and Leo. “I wasn’t aware of that,” says Gerard O’Reilly, “but to win any Cup you must be doing well.” His pre-race plan in the Whitestone Livestock Waimate Cup (3000m) was to ensure a decent tempo and make it hard for the backmarkers, and that’s exactly how it worked out. Tom…
Gibbons’ ‘heart’ with Titan Blazer in Mount Gambier Cup
Avalon’s Daniel Gibbons will launch a three-pronged challenge in the $36,000 Group 3 Carlin & Gazzard Mount Gambier Cup (512m) on Sunday. Gibbons ‘terrific triumvirate’ – Mr. Anderson (29.41sec – Best), Yahiro Bale (29.47sec) and Titan Blazer (29.57sec) – were all impressive heat winners on the weekend. They’ll fly the Victorian flag along with the Shane Richer-trained Wharfie, which was second to Mr. Anderson (beaten 2.75L), in the $26,000 to-the-winner final. “But deep down, I’d like to see Titan Blazer win a Group race before he retires.” Ironically, Mr. Anderson…
Hampson hits form ahead of Brisbane debut at Eagle Farm
NT apprentice Jade Hampson brings some form into her Brisbane debut after riding a double at Alice Springs on Saturday. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri – Darwin Photography Professionals) A winning double at Alice Springs on Saturday has Darwin-based Jade Hampson primed for Heat 5 of the National Apprentice Race Series at Eagle Farm on Wednesday. The 19-year-old, who lost her 3kg claim after producing two super rides on Dick Leech stablemates Halgard and Write Your Name at Pioneer Park, will be making her Brisbane debut. “I’m looking forward to it, I’m…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 28, 2023
Horse Racing on Tuesday, March 28 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 – March 28 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 March 28, 2023 check…
Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 28th March
This day 28th March 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. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Hall Mark Stakes next for Star Kingdom winner Gem Song has given the locals something to cheer about by claiming the Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes (1200m) at …Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Mr Mozart claims…