Month: September 2023

The Racing Integrity Commissioner, Sean Carroll, has released the report on the Independent Review into the Victorian Racing Industry victim support and complaint processes. The review, initiated by a referral from Racing Victoria, Harness Racing Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria, has provided an opportunity for victim survivors to report their experiences in the racing industry. The review identified significant cultural and safety issues across the industry, including experiences of physical and sexual abuse, assault and harassment. Victorian Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines deemed the allegations as unacceptable and deeply distressing.…

In Secret is the one to beat in The Shorts at Randwick this Saturday. (Picture: Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The Everest market will become a lot clearer when the running of The Shorts (1100m) takes place at Randwick this Saturday afternoon. There are chances all over the page with 12 runners engaged for the Group 2 event – including Mazu, who has already secured his place in The Everest on October 14, making his return from a 124-day spell as a +1200 chance. Online bookmakers want to trust the Group 3…

Mr Brightside will face just six rivals in the 2023 Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes. (Picture: Pat Scala/Racing Photos) It may be small in numbers, but the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) is stacked with talent for the $750,000 feature at Flemington on Saturday. Heading the acceptances is last-start Memsie Stakes (1400m) winner Mr Brightside, who will be chasing his maiden Flemington Group 1 triumph this weekend. Despite winning just one race from six goes at Flemington, online bookmakers did not hesitate in installing Mr Brightside as a -117.65…

Apprentice jockey Emma Lines with parents Rosa and David. Darwin apprentice Emma Lines will be honoured at the 2023 Top End Racing Awards on Friday night. The 17-year-old ended the 2022/23 season as the leading apprentice with 21 wins – not bad considering she only kicked off her career in December. After memorably saluting in her first race start, Lines’ strike rate was remarkable as she finished third in the jockeys’ premiership behind Jarrod Todd (42) and Sonja Logan (30). She has had her ups and downs these past nine…

Horse Racing on Wednesday, September 13 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 Canterbury, Sandown and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Racing Tips – September 13, 2023 Canterbury Racing Tips Sandown Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) 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…

Gai Waterhouse is set to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Australia’s first lady of the turf, Gai Waterhouse AO is set to make history as she joins her late father, the great Tommy Smith in receiving the highest possible accolade being elevated to Legend Status at the Australian Racing Hall of Fame ceremony. In a life dedicated to racing spanning 50 years, respected trainer Clarry Conners will be inducted as one of the greats of the racing industry, honouring four…

Geldof winning on debut at Avondale as a juvenile. Photo: Race Images Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams have high hopes for their promising three-year-old gelding, Geldof, following his impressive 1050m trial win at Ruakaka on Tuesday. Jockey Jasmine Fawcett guided the son of U S Navy Flag to an early lead, which they maintained, securing a half-length victory over Group Two winner Aquacade. Peter Williams expressed his satisfaction with Geldof’s performance, saying, “We haven’t pushed him, we gave him a trial at Waipa, and he had another day out today,…

One For All salutes under Lyle Hewitson at Happy Valley. Hong Kong jockey Lyle Hewitson is gearing up for a promising start to the season as he prepares to reunite with the talented horse, One For All, at Happy Valley’s first fixture of the year. This event marks the commencement of the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge, running until February 21, 2024, exclusively for Class 3 and above horses, with points awarded for top-four finishes. Hewitson expressed his optimism, saying, “Hopefully we can get a bit of beginner’s luck and…