The Follow Files: Freedman filly ready to fire in Blue Diamond

Last Saturday, both Caulfield and Randwick hosted feature racing, with several Group races taking place across the day. From those two meetings, we have found three runners that are worth putting in your blackbook with your chosen bookmaker so you can follow them at their next start. Caulfield Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 6: Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) (1100m) | Time: 1:03.66 Horse to follow: Matisse (3rd) Matisse has been a model of consistency to begin her career, with the Anthony & Sam…

Red Lion lifts Chinese New Year Cup

Red Lion and Zac Purton fend off Mugen. Building vital mid-season momentum, John Size took training honours with a double at Sha Tin on Monday when Red Lion clinched the HK$3.72 million Class 1 Chinese New Year Cup Handicap (1400m) in front of a crowd of 81,049. Boosting his tally to 29 wins, Size has moved steadily into fourth place in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship behind Pierre Ng (47), Francis Lui (32) and Ricky Yiu (30) after Howdeepisyourlove followed Red Lion’s gritty success in the afternoon’s feature. Enhancing his…

MacGillivray Melbourne Cup dreaming with The Map

The Map ridden by Jamie Kah win at Flemington during the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) While the route to get there remains uncertain, the Melbourne Cup at Flemington in November is the ultimate goal for The Map, Saturday’s Listed JRA Plate (2006m) victor. Immediate targets include the Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) and Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m). The Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m) or Listed Roy Higgins Quality (2600m) are potential paths, both offering ballot exemption for the Melbourne Cup. Trainer Oopy MacGillivray…

Doomben betting preview & quaddie | February 14, 2024

What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Wednesday, February 14, 2024 First Race 1:38pm AEST Visit Dabble For the second time in five days, the Brisbane Racing Club will host a very competitive program at Doomben Racecourse, with eight races set down for decision this Wednesday. With little to no rain on the forecast, the track is expected to improve to a Good surface. The rail will be pushed out to the +5m position, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 1:38pm…

Think It Over set for Apollo Stakes return

Think It Over ridden by Nash Rawiller on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the 2022 Australian Cup. (Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Trained by Kerry Parker, Think It Over is poised to make his return in Saturday’s Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m). After a memorable 2022 autumn, including wins in the Apollo and Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), Kerry parker is dreaming big with his middle-distance star. With a victory in Randwick’s 7 Stakes (1600m) during the 2023 spring, the son of So You Think is…

Dee confident Espiona can strike at Flemington

The Chris Waller-trained Espiona. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos) After partnering Imperatriz during Monday morning’s workout, jockey Michael Dee is acutely aware of the formidable challenge he faces when he saddles up aboard Espiona for Saturday’s Black Caviar Lightning (1000m). Trained by Chris Waller, the five-year-old is gearing up for her inaugural 1000m race, prompting Dee to share his thoughts with Racing.com. “She’s fit, she’s fresh for the 1000 metres, so if Imperatriz isn’t winning, I am sure Espiona is one of them that can run her down,” Dee remarked…

Tuesday free racing tips & best odds | February 13, 2024

Horse Racing on Tuesday, February 13 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 Hawkesbury. Tuesday Racing Tips – February 13, 2024 Hawkesbury Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For February 13, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $12.60 odds return: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Hawkesbury – Race 1 #5 Diddle Dumpling Hawkesbury – Race 2 #1 Countyourblessings Kyneton – Race 2 #4 Rank’n’file | Copy this bet…

Walker gives Imperatriz green light ahead of Flemington Group 1

Superstar sprinter Imperatriz. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Imperatriz, a proven performer at the highest level, showcased her readiness for the upcoming autumn campaign during a brisk track gallop at Moonee Valley on Monday morning, according to co-trainer Mark Walker. Accompanied by stablemate Sans Doute, the duo covered 800 metres in 51.72 seconds, with their final 400 metres completed in 23.94 seconds. Walker commented on the purpose behind pushing Imperatriz out of her comfort zone, stating, “Get her out of her comfort zone a little bit … horses at their…

Top horse racing promos & bonus cash offers | February 13, 2024

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Draws favour Cold Chisel in Alexandra Park feature

By Michael Guerin It is advantage Cold Chisel after the barrier draw for $200,000 NZBS Harness Million at Alexandra Park on Friday. The Barry Purdon/Scott Phelan-trained three-year-old has drawn the ace for the feature of the night as he tries to go back to back after winning the two-year-old version at Addington in October. If he is able to complete the double he will mirror stablemate and ownership-mate Merlin, who won them both a year ago. Making the ace draw even better for Cold Chisel is the fact arch rival…