Pendragon causes Auckland Guineas upset

Pendragon winning the Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m) at Pukekohe on Boxing Day. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Enigmatic three-year-old Pendragon demonstrated just how tough he is as he took out the Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m) at Pukekohe with a strong front-running performance. The Mike Moroney and Pam Gerard-trained son of U S Navy Flag was ignored by punters to start at the juicy odds of +2500 in the race, despite having beaten two of his more fancied rivals in Tokyo Tycoon (+260) and Quintessa (+380) by nearly two…

Franco Marek headlines Westport Cup field

by Mike Love Franco Marek looks the horse to beat in today’s Pulse Energy Westport Cup at Patterson Park. The 5 year old A Rocknroll Dance gelding has not won a race in almost a year after winning at Banks Peninsula on December 29 last year, but Lincoln trainer Greg Manson suggests “Frankie” may be about to kick another goal. “He seems really well. He’s come through the Methven run and has worked on to my liking.” Franco Marek ran a credible third in his previous start at Methven in…

Sharp ‘N’ Smart closing in on return

Sharp’N’Smart winning the 2023 edition of the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) with Ryan Elliot. Photo: Trish Dunell Over the next three months, Hall of Fame horseman Graeme Rogerson could be racing for more than $4 million in prizemoney with two members of his Tuhikaramea stable. As well as training in partnership with his wife Debbie, Rogerson also part-owns the reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N’ Smart and highly promising three-year-old Just As Sharp Triple Group One winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart is rapidly closing in on…

Chancheng Glory eyes four straight wins

Chancheng Glory is a four-time winner in Hong Kong. Chancheng Glory has found his groove and trainer Francis Lui hopes the American-bred gelding can lift his game again at Sha Tin. Unbeaten across three starts since switching to the mile and also eligible for the HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series, Chancheng Glory has been a revelation this season, with two wins in Class 4 and one in Class 3 – the latest returned at the end of November. “He’s good. If he can win, of course, at this moment his…

Top horse racing promos & bonus cash offers | December 26, 2023

Dive into an array of enticing horse racing promotions provided by leading bookmakers on Tuesday, December 26. Enhance your betting excitement with lucrative bonus back offers. Explore these promotions from top horse racing online bookmakers to maximise your wagering prospects. The top Australian racing promotions for December 26, 2023, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Caulfield Races 1-4 – 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50. Back a runner in races 1-4 at Caulfield this Tuesday and if it runs 2nd or 3rd get up to $50 in Bonus…

Boxing Day horse racing tips & best bets | December 26, 2023

Horse Racing on Tuesday, December 26 will feature 11 meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meetings at Caulfield, Randwick, Pinjarra & Sha Tin (HK). Boxing Day Racing Tips – December 26, 2023 Caulfield Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Pinjarra Racing Tips Sha Tin (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…

Sha Tin racing preview & betting tips | Boxing Day, 26/12/23

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Tuesday, December 26, 2023 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing continues at Sha Tin on Tuesday afternoon, with a massive 10-race program set for decision on Boxing Day. The rail moves to the C+3 position the entire circuit for all turf races, and with no rain forecast in the lead-up, the surface should be a genuine Good 4 prior to the opening race at 1pm HKT (4pm…

Kiwi bred success in Hong Kong

Joyful Hunter and Ensued emerged as potential Four-Year-Old Classic Series contenders with quality performances at Sha Tin on Saturday. Ensued showcased BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) credentials with victory in the Class 2 Yan Chai Trophy Handicap (2000m) for 12-time Hong Kong champion trainer John Size. Size, who has won three Hong Kong Derbies, was impressed by Ensued’s latest win – the former British gelding’s third success in Hong Kong. Joyful Hunter (NZ) (Darci Brahma) charged into Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) calculations with a devastating win under Vincent Ho.…

Yonce to make Boxing Day return

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace’s quality mare Yonce (NZ) (Proisir) will return to the races for the first time in twenty months when she runs in the Listed Christmas Stakes at Caulfield on Tuesday. A winner of six of her seven starts, Yonce hasn’t raced since she finished fourth in the Gr.1 Queen of the Turf Stakes in April 2022. “She’s come back well, she’s recovered from a tendon strain,” said Eustace. “She’s had four trials in the end, that’s just how it’s worked out. She kicks off over 1100m…

Dontstopmenow unstoppable in wet conditions

By Brigette Solomon The wet weather and slushy track were no hindrance to Dontstopmenow in the Dunstan Horse Feeds Cambridge Xmas Handicap Pace tonight. The three year old colt by Captaintreacherous won comfortably in the hands of his trainer and driver Tony Herlihy to bring up his 5th win. “He’s a nice horse coming through the grades and I was pleased to get that win with him, he will likely head to the paddock now and be back later in the new year” says Herlihy. Starting from the unruly position…