On the eve of her final raceday appearance, it has been announced that four-time Group One winner Levante (Proisir) will go up for auction at next month’s Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. The Ken and Bev Kelso-trained mare gets her last chance to add an Australian Group One win to her record in Saturday’s Gr.1 Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. Her 12 wins from 22 starts include back-to-back wins in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) as well as the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) and the Gr.1 Otaki…
Month: April 2023
Group One spoils on the line
Racing Hall of Famer Lance O’Sullivan will take aim at another Group One prize this weekend but without any great feeling of expectation. The Matamata trainer has talented Myboycharlie mare Karman Line entered for Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Pukekohe, knowing that if the four-year-old brought her best form she would be competitive. However, while happy with Karman Line leading into the race, O’Sullivan isn’t convinced she’s at the top of her game. “It’s a bit of a throw at the stumps. We think she’s better…
Alice Springs jockey Dan Morgan kicks off training career
Red Centre jockey Dan Morgan on duty as foreman and strapper for Alice Springs trainer Greg Connor during the 2022 Darwin Cup Carnival at Fannie Bay. Arriving at Pioneer Park on Saturday for Day 1 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival won’t be as stressful for Red Centre jockey Dan Morgan. Morgan, who has three rides on the program, is recovering from what proved to be a hectic day when he made his debut as a trainer last weekend. Kick-starting his training career felt surreal according to the 29-year-old and…
2023 Australian Oaks preview & best bets | Saturday, April 8
What 2023 Australian Oaks Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 8, 2023 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 2400m Status Group 1 Conditions 3YO Fillies | Set Weights 2022 winner El Patroness (3) | T: Danny O’Brien | J: Damian Lane (56kg) Visit Ladbrokes The Australian Oaks is the first of four Group 1 races on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick this Saturday. There’s a $1 million prize packet up for grabs as we see a strong field of 15 three-year-old fillies set…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 6, 2023
Horse Racing on Thursday, April 6 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 Pakenham, Wyong, Wanganui (NZ) & Happy Valley (HK). Thursday Racing Tips – April 6, 2023 Pakenham Racing Tips Wyong Racing Tips Wanganui Racing Tips Happy Valley 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…
Green gets top drive in Kindergarten Stakes
By Jonny Turner Kirstin Green has landed in the perfect spot as the All Stars stable attempt to continue their dominance of the Group 3 Macca Lodge Kindergarten Stakes. Green links up with Mark and Nathan Purdon trained Vessem who starts in the time-honoured Wyndham feature alongside his stablemate Major Hot. The All Stars stable have produced nine of the last ten Kindergarten winners with Mark Purdon involved in eight, while Hayden Cullen produced Akuta to win two years ago. Green is thrilled to get the chance to pull on…
Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 6th April
This day 6th April 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 12 months ago 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes runner-by-runner preview & best bets It has been highly-anticipated for months, and it will likely be replayed for generations. The 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes is …Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Cranbourne tips, odds &…
Red hot field assembled for tonight’s Waikato Flying Mile
By Michael Guerin For a race that might only last 112 seconds tonight’s Dunstan Horse Feeds Waikato Flying Mile at Cambridge could very quickly develop into two separate races. One could contain those who find themselves handy before the red-hot field gets to the winning post the first time, the other less competitive race could be for those who don’t. Both divisions will be fascinating not only for punters tonight but those hoping for the ultimate guide to next week’s $1million Race by Grins. Tonight’s sprint contains seven of the…
Ayrton chases second Easter win
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr Jnr have called on blinkers in a bid to rejuvenate Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) as he chases a second straight win in the Victoria Handicap. Ayrton was successful first-up in the Group 3 1400m contest last year but will have had the benefit of a run when he heads to Sandown for this year’s contest. The gelding won five of his first six starts from late 2020 through until early spring in 2021 and was expected to be one of the major players in that…
2023 Sydney Cup race preview & best bets | Saturday, April 8
What 2023 Sydney Cup Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 8, 2023 Prizemoney $2,000,000 Distance 3200m Status Group 1 Conditions Handicap 2022 winner Knights Order (3) | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Rachel King (51.5kg) Visit Ladbrokes The 2023 Group 1 Sydney Cup is one of the featured races at Randwick this Saturday. Raced under handicap conditions over 3200m, we see Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip headline the massive 20-horse field on display seeking Group 1 glory – including last…