Robinson hoping to strike on home track

Boot It Scooter will lineup at Riccarton on Thursday. Photo: Race Images South Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is upbeat about his stable’s chances at their two local meetings this week. He will take a team of three to Riccarton’s Synthetic meeting on Thursday, which will be spearheaded by last start winner Boot It Scooter. “He is going really well. We can’t fault his work,” Robinson said. “He has got a nice draw (4) and with Tina (Comignaghi) on and she knows him well. He won his last start where he…

Pakenham races preview & quaddie tips | September 1, 2023

What Pakenham Synthetic Races Where Pakenham Racing Club – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Friday, September 1, 2023 First Race 5:15pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes For the final time this year, the synthetic course at Pakenham is set to host an eight-race program on Friday night. A clear night is forecast, so every runner should get their chance if good enough. Racing gets underway at 5:15pm AEST. Best Bet at Pakenham: Distorted Mission Distorted Mission has been OK in harder races than what he faces on Friday,…

Waterhouse & Bott holding strong hand for Furious Stakes

Autumn Ballet will be looking to add to her win in the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes. (Photo: Racing NSW) The Group 2 Furious Stakes is the second leg of the Princess Series, with 13 three-year-old fillies set to line up for the 1200m feature at Randwick this Saturday afternoon. Autumn Ballet will be in the mix again after taking out the first leg of the series with a brave effort in the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes. Eight other gallopers come through the same form line, with online bookmakers…

McNeil Stakes draws quality field

Little Brose headlines a stacked McNeil Stakes field on Saturday at Caulfield. The Group 3 McNeil Stakes has drawn a quality field of 12 three-year-olds, with 11 colts and geldings and one filly accepting for the 1200m contest at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. Of the 12 runners, seven will be making their return to the racetrack for their first starts as three-year-olds. Legacies from the Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman yard will be the only undefeated runner in the McNeil Stakes, with the daughter of Justify looking to build on…

Nature Strip, Eduardo headline Concorde Stakes field

Old foes Eduardo and Nature Strip will clash once again in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick this weekend. (Photo: Steve Hart) The Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Randwick this Saturday has attracted a field of 11 gallopers, 10 of which will be kicking off their preparation with eyes on the $20 million Everest (1200m) on October 14. There are still eight Everest slots up for grabs, and the Concorde Stakes is the first opportunity to make a strong audition for the feature event later in the spring. The warhorse…

Picklebet horse racing promotion for Sandown races | August 30

One of HorseBetting’s top online bookmakers, Picklebet, have an exciting promotion for customers surrounding the Sandown races on August 30. Picklebet.com are set offer a bonus bet back up to $10 for the first same race multi that loses on each race on the eight-race card at Sandown. Featured casinos #1 Esports specialists! PickleBet Top 4 Betting. Extra Place. Every Race. Join Picklebet PickleBet Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you really gambling with? This promotion excludes punters from NSW and SA. To be eligible for this promotion, the same…

Damien Oliver announces retirement

Damien Oliver salutes as Amokura wins the 2023 Group 1 Queensland Oaks. (Photo: Darren Winningham) Legendary jockey Damien Oliver has announced that the 2023 Melbourne Spring Carnival will be his last. Oliver, 51, is poised to make his final appearance at the Spring Carnival before hanging up his silks following the West Australian Summer Carnival. Throughout his illustrious career, Oliver has won 3,167 races, including an impressive 128 triumphs in Group 1 events, while amassing a staggering prize money total of $256,070,394. Oliver’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the Australian…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 30, 2023

Horse Racing on Wednesday, August 30 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 Sandown and Warwick Farm. Wednesday Racing Tips – August 30, 2023 Sandown Racing Tips Warwick Farm 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…

Itza Charmdeel looking to continue winning form

Itza Charmdeel (NZ) (Charm Spirit) will bid to complete a hat-trick of wins and a brace at stakes level when he returns to the Central Districts on Saturday. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained three-year-old has made an impressive start to his career and looks a top chance to add to his record when he tackles the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1200m). The son of Charm Spirit finished fifth on debut last season before he beat recent winner Antrim Coast (NZ) (Roc de Cambes) at Rotorua and then ventured south…

Imperatriz touches down

Te Akau Racing’s star mare Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) touched down in Australia on Tuesday morning ahead of her spring preparation. The William Reid Stakes winner arrived at Cranbourne along with Karaka Millions winner Dynastic (NZ) (Almanzor). “All went smoothly,” Te Akau Racing’s assistant trainer Ben Gleeson reported. “They got in at 1am this morning and we put them away and they were straight into their feed. “They’ve had a quiet morning, had a swim and a pick of grass. “Couldn’t be happier with all the signs, heads out the…