Ricky Yiu seeks Group 1 breakthrough with Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble winning the 2023 Hong Kong Derby. Ricky Yiu is hopeful Voyage Bubble can become Hong Kong’s newest Group 1 champion with victory in the HK$13 million Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (January 21) and enhance prospects of potential overseas assignments. The winner of 2023 Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m), Voyage Bubble was a last-start second to Golden Sixty in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) to confirm undisputed class, but Yiu believes the Deep Field five-year-old still…

Weneedashock chasing Trentham success

Weneedashock (inside) will contest the inaugural $350,000 The Oaks Stud Remutaka Classic (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Howie Mathews dared to dream of competing in this year’s $300,000 Group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m) with Weneedashock, and while that plan didn’t come to fruition, the talented gelding has ended up qualifying for a race on the undercard worth $50,000 more in prizemoney. The $350,000 Remutaka Classic (1600m), a race eligible for horses that have won one or fewer races as at the start of…

Mornington races free betting tips & best odds | January 21, 2024

What Mornington Races Where Mornington Racecourse – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Sunday, January 21, 2024 First Race 1:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing heads to Mornington Racecourse this Sunday afternoon for a competitive eight-race meeting on a track rated a Soft 5. Overcast conditions are forecast, and despite it not being the warmest summer day, we expect to be racing on a Good 4 for the card. The rail comes out 8m the entire circuit, which could lead to on-pace runners gaining an advantage over their rivals. Action…

Sha Tin races preview & betting tips | Sunday, January 21

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, January 21, 2024 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Dabble The Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) is the feature event on Sunday afternoon, as Sha Tin gets set to host a bumper 10-race program. A quality field of eight runners has accepted for the race, which has been made more intriguing after Golden Sixty withdrew pre-nominations, suffering a setback after securing victory in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile. The…

Mossdale Ben chance at Marlborough “but it won’t be easy”

By Jonny Turner Ben Hope hopes class will take Mossdale Ben a long way in today’s Marlborough Cup Prelude. Mossdale Ben goes into the 2400m handicap with clear top billing given the elite races he has contested this spring and summer. With two strong trial efforts to warm up for his trip north, Mossdale Ben looks primed to run a big race on Friday. But Hope knows the pacer will need to call on his class to win from his 30m handicap. “He has trialled well and we are expecting…

Friday free racing tips and best bets | January 19, 2024

Friday, January 19 promises an exciting day of horse racing with six 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 Canterbury & Sunshine Coast meetings. Friday Racing Tips – January 19, 2024 Canterbury Racing Tips Sunshine Coast Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 19, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $30.96 odds return: Friday, January 19, 2024 Sunshine Coast – Race 1 #1 Luvarchie Sunshine Coast –…

Bookie offers and promos for Friday horse racing | January 19

Horse racing bookmakers have unveiled an array of enticing racing promotions for Friday, January 19. 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 19, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sunshine Coast Races 1 & 2 – 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1 & 2…

Teaz takes team of four to Cambridge

By Michael Guerin Local trainer Jason Teaz has four horses he loves all facing the same problem at Cambridge tonight. Teaz was on a golden run with the likes of Brookies Jaffa, Noble Count and Ultimate Moment a few months ago and all three start tonight as well as a smart maiden mare in Ima Sportyangel. The problem with golden runs is they cost you ratings points and Teaz, well known as a broadcaster as well as a trainer, says his stable stars are now paying the price for the…

Butterfly ready to launch at Flemington

The early part of the New Year is invariably about getting two-year-olds ready for the upcoming Group One races like the Blue Diamond Stakes and Golden Slipper. But it is also the time when trainers put in the work of getting their jumpers ready for upcoming season with the Warrnambool Carnival just over three months away. While yet to race over jumps, trainer Henry Dwyer has a jumps campaign in the back of his mind for Irish Butterfly (NZ) (O’Reilly) who is likely to be targeted at one of the…

Canheroc out to keep winning momentum

Canheroc (NZ) (El Roca) will be seeking to add another trophy to trainer Chris Wood’s mantle when he heads to Trentham on Saturday. The Cambridge trainer is still admiring the silverware Canheroc won in the Listed Marton Cup (2200m) at Hastings earlier this month, but he is hungry for more. Wood has been pleased with the way the son of El Roca has come through that run and believes he is cherry ripe for his weekend assignment. “I am really pleased with him. He came through his run in the…