Betty Spaghetti chasing Ashburton success

Betty Spaghetti will be looking to continue her impressive run of form at Ashburton on Wednesday. Photo: Race Images South Betty Spaghetti’s impressive run of form during her spring preparation has connections focusing on northern targets for the four-year-old. The Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong-trained mare has been unbeaten in her last three appearances and will step out at Ashburton on Wednesday to warm up for sterner challenges. Betty Spaghetti has been freshened since her last victory and Samantha Wynne will be reunited with the daughter of Stratum Star when…

Ocean Billy set to resume at Te Rapa

Ocean Billy following his win in the Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m). Photo: Trish Dunell It’s been a tough couple of years for Group One-winning stayer Ocean Billy and breeder-owner-trainer Bill Pomare, but the tide is turning and the son of Ocean Park is set to resume racing at Te Rapa on Saturday. The Rotorua pair were sent on a whirlwind trip following the now eight-year-old’s victory in the 2021 Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m), with Pomare setting his sights on fulfilling a lifelong dream and chasing Group 1 Melbourne…

Romantic Warrior rests ahead of Gold Cup mission

Romantic Warrior is a 12-time winner from 17 starts. Trainer Danny Shum will give Romantic Warrior a short break with a view to returning in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) on February 25, 2024 at Sha Tin, opting against a potential rematch with Golden Sixty in the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) on January 21. Displaying trademark tenacity to win a second straight Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) on December 10 at the Hong Kong International Races, Romantic Warrior pulled out all of the stops that…

Gosford Thursday racing tips & quaddie | December 21, 2023

What Gosford Races Where The Entertainment Grounds – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 When Thursday, December 21, 2023 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble NSW racing heads to Gosford on Thursday afternoon, with a competitive seven-race program set for decision. The rail moves out +3m for the meeting, and with scattered showers predicted in the lead-up, the track should fall somewhere in the Soft range. The opening event is set to get underway at 1:15pm local time. Best Bet: Costa Smeralda Costa Smeralda has not been seen since…

The Follow Files: Magic Millions gelding primed for 3YO Guineas

With the Christmas period around the corner, the racing in the southern states is starting to cool off, but it is only heating up in the Sunshine State as the Magic Millions Carnival approaches. Many online bookmakers offer a blackbook punting tool, and in this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we have found three runners from last Saturday’s races that we suggest you add into yours. Eagle Farm Track rating: Soft 5 (Soft 6 after R8) Rail position: +2m entire circuit Race 8: Listed Gold Edition Plate (1200m) |…

Vale Alan ‘Jock’ Gollogly

The Thoroughbred Racing Industry is today mourning the loss of Mr Alan ‘Jock’ Gollogly who passed away overnight following a long illness, aged 72. “Jock Gollogly was a unique character who was well known and respected throughout the industry,” said Racing NSW’s Chief Executive, Mr Peter V’landys AM. “You would not find a more passionate racing person who possessed a fantastic sense of humour and was a master storyteller. “Alan’s passing is a great loss as he touched so many with his sincerity and compassion. We send our sincere condolences…

Cranbourne and Pakenham to proceed with ‘super club’ merger

Cranbourne Turf Club. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The racing scene in south-east Victoria is about to undergo a transformation with the merger of Cranbourne Turf Club (CTC) and Pakenham Racing Club (PRC). This merging of the two clubs, approved by their members on Monday evening, has been hailed as a game changer by Andrew Jones, Chief Executive of Racing Victoria (RV) and Scott Whiteman, Chief Executive of Country Racing Victoria (CRV). “We commend Cranbourne Turf Club and Pakenham Racing Club members for approving this merger,” said Jones. “The combined…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 19, 2023

Horse Racing on Tuesday, December 19 will feature two 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 Terang. Tuesday Racing Tips – December 19, 2023 Terang Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For December 19, 2023 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $29.80 odds return: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Terang – Race 7 #3 Deeling Aces Terang – Race 4 #14 Rebellious Hope Scone – Race 6 #6 Bangetta Scone – Race…

Horse racing bookmaker bonus & promotion offers for December 19

Online bookmakers have released their racing promotions for Tuesday, December 19, including several great bonus back offers. The top Australian racing promotions for December 19, 2023, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions This Tuesday check out your Neds Toolbox. In your Neds Toolbox you will find Bet Backs, Price Boosts, Back Ups and much more. Neds T&Cs apply. Login to Neds to Claim Promo 10% Boosted Winnings for ALL Races at Scone & Terang Get 10% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH up to $100 (including SRM). First fixed win…

Live Drama to head north

In-form Christchurch mare Live Drama (NZ) (Ghibellines) will head across the Cook Strait this week to try and snare some northern spoils. The daughter of Ghibellines will tackle Saturday’s Gr.2 Bramco Granite & Marble Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) at Trentham and trainer Lance Robinson believes she is up to the task. Live Drama will head into the weekend in a fresh state, having spent some time in the paddock following New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton last month where she was runner-up in the Gr.3 Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) and…