Wyong races preview & free quaddie tips | January 28, 2024

What Wyong Races Where Wyong Race Club & Function Centre – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 When Sunday, January 28, 2024 First Race 1:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble Provincial racing heads to Wyong on Sunday afternoon where a competitive seven-race program is set for decision. The rail moves out +3m the entire circuit for the meeting, and with the heatwave predicted to continue across the state, the track should be a Good 4 prior to the opening event at 1:35pm AEDT. Best Bet at Wyong: Fugitiva Fugitiva has found the…

Dylan Stanley eyes Alice Springs return

NSW apprentice Dylan Stanley, who is based in Wellington, makes his long-awaited return to Pioneer Park on Saturday after accepting an offer to ride for Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett for the next three months. He didn’t exactly end 2023 on a good note, but NSW apprentice Dylan Stanley hopes to start 2024 in better fashion at Alice Springs on Saturday. The 21-year-old had four rides in Darwin on December 30 – his first appearance at Fannie Bay since July 17, 2021 – before coming to grief aboard the Chris…

Crocetti chasing Group 3 success on return

Trainers Danny Walker (left) and Arron Tata, and breeder-owner Daniel Nakhle, pictured with Crocetti following his Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas (1600m) triumph. Photo: Race Images South There is plenty of excitement surrounding Saturday’s Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie, and standout three-year-old Crocetti is expected to kick the night off with a bang when he lines-up in the opening race of the six-race card, the Group 3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m). The Danny Walker and Arron Tata-trained gelding has yet to taste defeat in his six starts to date, including giving breeder-owner…

Legarto looking to snare Aotearoa Classic riches

Legarto will contest the inaugural $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso couldn’t be happier with heir glamour mare Legarto ahead of Saturday’s inaugural running of the $1 million Aotearoa Classic (1600m). The Group One winner returned in superb fashion at Ellerslie earlier this month when taking out the Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m) by two lengths over Saturday race rivals Sacred Satono and Sharp ‘N’ Smart, and she has continued to please her handlers in her…

Mahrajaan set for Trentham return

Mahrajaan winning last year’s Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m). Photo: Race Images South Proven stayer Mahrajaan will open his quest for another major distance title when he returns to action at Trentham on Saturday. The Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray-trained import will make his first appearance since he claimed top honours in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton. While first-up fireworks aren’t expected from Mahrajaan, the American-bred six-year-old has pleased his connections in his lead-up work. “Each preparation he has got better and better and I…

Friday free racing tips and best bets | January 26, 2024

Friday, January 19 promises an exciting day of horse racing with nine meetings scheduled across Australia. Our dedicated team of racing analysts at horsebetting.com.au has curated the top bets and provided quaddie numbers specifically for the upcoming Caulfield, Warwick Farm, Eagle Farm & Darwin meetings. Friday Racing Tips – January 26, 2024 Caulfield Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Darwin Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 26, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $200.04 odds return: Friday, January 26, 2024…

Bookie offers and promos for Australia Day races | January 26

Horse racing bookmakers have unveiled an array of enticing racing promotions for Friday, January 26. Among the highlights are multiple generous bonus back offers that add an extra layer of excitement to your horse racing experience. Explore these free promotions from top online bookmakers to make the most of your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for January 26, 2024, 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 Friday and if…

Merlin poised for winning return to Alexandra Park

By Michael Guerin The trainers set to completely dominate Alexandra Park tonight say their biggest gun is ready to fire. If you saw dual Derby winner Merlin at last week’s trials you would agree. The exceptional four-year-old headlines the first Alexandra Park meeting for 2024 as he starts to hone down toward a Sydney campaign that could include the Chariots Of Fire (March 2) and, if he wins that, the A$1million Miracle Mile a week later. Merlin hasn’t raced since winning the NZ Derby at Addington on December 10 but…

Rogerson’s Smart jockey booking

Graeme Rogerson doesn’t need go too far back in the archive to know Mark Zahra is a big-race rider. A quick look at the 2023 Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup is enough to confirm that. And it’s what led the champion trainer and his wife Debbie to book the superstar hoop as they look to plot the downfall of $1.45 favourite Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) in Saturday’s Aotearoa Classic. Zahra will partner star galloper Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) (Redwood) in the 1600-metre contest, with the pair set to jump from barrier…