Pocket rocket scores at Te Aroha

Our Absolute (NZ) (Niagara) scored a popular win at Te Aroha on Wednesday when taking out the Pencarrow Stud 1100. Bred by trainers Robyn and Russell Rogers under their Kendayla Park banner, the Waikato couple race the filly with jockeys Trudy Thornton and Lynsey Satherley, with the latter doing the steering on Wednesday. She gave the daughter of Niagara an economical trip in the trail before guiding her between runners down the straight where she was able to grab the lead with 250m and run and scored a 1-3/4 length…

Tauranga win provides pedigree update for Jamieson Park’s Karaka 2024 draft

James Chapman’s luck with his well-credentialled broodmare Savaria (NZ) (Savabeel) has taken a turn for the better with the prospect of another healthy return on his investment later this month. The Jamieson Park principal purchased the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale for A$850,000 and the daughter of Savabeel was represented by her first winner at Tauranga on Tuesday. Chapman’s colours were carried to victory by the Andrew Forsman-trained I Am Invincible three-year-old Koheroa, who was initially passed in at the 2022 Inglis Easter Yearling…

Canterbury racing preview & quaddie tips | Friday, January 5

What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King St, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, January 5, 2024 First Race 6pm AEDT Visit Dabble The summer series of evening racing continues at Canterbury on Friday, with a very competitive eight-race program set to be run and won. The rail moves out +3m the entire circuit, and with a promising forecast predicted in the lead-up, watch for the track to receive an upgrade into the Good range for race-day. The opening race is scheduled to get underway at 6pm local time.…

No reins no worries for Smokin Bandar at Omakau

by Jonny Turner It was a case of no reins, no worries for Craig Ferguson as Smokin Bandar sped to victory in free-for-all company at Omakau yesterday. Ferguson dropped his right rein onto his dustsheet for all of a few milliseconds as his flashy grey powered along the passing lane to score. The error came after the rein got caught in Smokin Bandar’s tale, and it was enough to see Ferguson cop plenty of friendly ribbing from his fellow drivers. But through it, the reinsman kept his sense of humour.…

The Follow Files: Freedman’s import ready to go second-up

Across the New Year holiday period, we saw feature racing at Doomben and Moonee Valley on Saturday, while the first Group and Listed races of 2024 were run and won at Flemington and Ascot on New Year’s Day on Monday. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we have found three runners from those key meetings that are worth adding to your Blackbook with your chosen bookmaker, so that you can follow them at their next start. Moonee Valley Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: True entire circuit Race…

Wednesday free horse racing tips & best bets | January 3, 2024

Horse Racing on Wednesday, January 3 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meeting at Eagle Farm. Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – January 3, 2024 Eagle Farm Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 3, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $101.92 odds return: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Eagle Farm – Race 1 #5 Leitzel Eagle Farm – Race 4 #3 Demon Darb Seymour – Race 6…

Wednesday free horse racing tips & best bets | January 3, 2023

Horse Racing on Wednesday, January 3 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meeting at Eagle Farm. Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – January 3, 2024 Eagle Farm Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 3, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $101.92 odds return: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Eagle Farm – Race 1 #5 Leitzel Eagle Farm – Race 4 #3 Demon Darb Seymour – Race 6…

Happy Valley free racing preview & quaddie | January 4, 2024

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Thursday, January 4, 2024 First Race 7:10pm HKT (10:10pm AEDT) Visit Dabble For the first time in 2024, Hong Kong racing heads to the city circuit at Happy Valley Racecourse for a competitive eight-race program to be run under lights. The rail is in the A position for the meeting, and with pristine conditions expected in the lead-up, the track should be a genuine Good 4 prior to the opening event at…

Best horse racing bonus cash promotions for January 3, 2024

On Wednesday, January 3, various horse racing bookmakers have unveiled their racing promotions, featuring a range of enticing bonus back offers for horse racing enthusiasts. The top Australian racing promotions for January 3, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Kembla Grange Races 1-4 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1-4 at Kembla Grange this Wednesday and if it runs 2nd or 3rd get up to $50 in Bonus Cash. Fixed Win bets only. Neds T&Cs apply. Login to Neds to Claim Promo…

After Darwin fall, Stanley recovers in NSW before NT return

NSW apprentice Dylan Stanley, who is based in Wellington, returning to scale at Fannie Bay during his first riding stint in Darwin in 2021. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Wellington-based apprentice Dylan Stanley returned to the Top End for the first time in over two years on Saturday, but his day lasted just two races. Stanley was dislodged from the Chris Pollard-trained Hey Little Sister during the Darwin Turf Club’s final meeting for 2023 when the five-year-old mare bucked soon after the start. Hey Little Sister had in fact…