TAB and Entain partnership gets the green light

Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty addresses the crowd at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka complex. Photo: Trish Dunell Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty has announced the approval of a 25-year partnership between TAB NZ and UK betting company Entain that delivers at least $900 million in guaranteed funding for the racing industry over the next five years. Entain, a UK based group that operates multiple sports betting providers globally, will use their economies of scale and significant technology and capital capabilities to deliver TAB NZ’s betting, wagering and broadcast operations. “This…

Postman’s express Shepparton delivery

Jason Thompson is targeting the Group 1 Brisbane Cup with Postman Pat after the Kiwi import made it two from two in Australia with an electrifying near-record victory at Shepparton on Monday afternoon. Postman Pat ‘delivered’ a scintillating 24.66sec victory at his Shepparton debut, just one length outside the 450m record held by Rejuvenate (24.59sec). The eight-length romp followed a flying 25.35sec Best Of Night victory at Geelong over 460m at his first Australian appearance. A December ’20 son of dual Group 1 winner and former Sandown 515m record holder…

Group One target awaits Dragon Leap

Quality galloper Dragon Leap finished runner-up in Saturday’s Group 3 BRC Sprint (1350m). Photo: Trish Dunell Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott were delighted with the efforts of their quality galloper Dragon Leap to finish runner-up in Saturday’s Group 3 BRC Sprint (1350m) where the gelding was narrowly beaten by Surf Dancer. It was a good performance from the multiple Group Two winner, who started from barrier 15. Connections are now hoping to gain a start in the $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) on June 10 at…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 23, 2023

Horse Racing on Tuesday, May 23 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 – May 23, 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 May 23, 2023 check…

Second row draw for Akuta in Auckland Cup

By Michael Guerin No sooner had a surprising recovery put Akuta back in the frame for the Auckland Trotting Cup this Friday than his chances received another body blow – a second row draw. The imposing four-year-old missed last Friday’s Roy Purdon Memorial at Alexandra Park because of a hoof abscess that burst out on the morning of the race and co-trainer Mark Purdon was initially concerned it wouldn’t heal in time for Akuta to take his place in this Friday’s Group 1. But after being re-shod to take pressure…

Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie picks | Wednesday 24/5/2023

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, May 24, 2023 First Race 6:45pm HKT (8:45pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes Hong Kong racing continues at Happy Valley on Wednesday night with a very competitive nine-race program for us to sink our teeth into. The rail is in the C position the entire circuit, and although there is a chance of some showers on the day, we’re hopeful we get pristine conditions for the evening of racing. The first event is…

Cheval D’Or on track for Queensland Oaks

Cambridge trained filly Cheval D’Or tuned up for a tilt at the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm with an exhibition gallop between races at Te Rapa on Saturday on a heavy track. Prepared by Tony Pike, the daughter of Almanzor was a last start winner of the Gr.3 Championship Stakes (2100m) at Pukekohe last month and it will be six weeks between runs when she contests Saturday week’s Oaks. “It was really just a day out to get away from home and give her a gallop, obviously not…

Wednesday’s Doomben best bets & quaddie tips | May 24, 2023

What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Wednesday, May 24, 2023 First Race 12:33pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The Brisbane Racing Club will host another very competitive eight-race program this Wednesday afternoon out of Doomben Racecourse. The track is currently rated a Soft 5; however, there is no rain on the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, so we expect to get to be racing on a Good track come raceday. The rail will be pushed out to the +6.5m position for the entire circuit…

In case you missed it – Alpha Zulu, Peacock and Trending Yale

Form expert Dale Code has picked out a selection of runs from around Victoria that have caught the eye over the past fortnight. #1 ALPHA ZULU (Box 5)Breeding: September ‘21 Orson Allen x Cyclone JebelTrainer: Jason Thompson (Pearcedale)Record: 7 starts 5-1-1 Dale says: Alpha Zulu is a potential superstar of the sport who produced one of the fastest 525-metre wins seen at The Meadows this year on Saturday night. He displayed unrivalled early speed posting a near-record first split of 4.95 seconds with an overall flying 29.66 victory in this exhibition of…