After being nothing short of spectacular in the Gr.1 Railway (1200m) at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day, emerging sprinter Waitak will hunt a Group One double in Saturday’s BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, who train Waitak out of their Matamata base, tested the gelding over various distances as a three-year-old, which included finishing second in the Gr.2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) and fifth in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m). The son of Proisir resumed off a decent break with a dazzling performance over…
Month: February 2024
Moonee Valley racing preview & quaddie | Friday, February 9
What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, February 9, 2024 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble An eight-race program awaits punters at Moonee Valley this Friday evening. With no rain on the forecast and a perfect summer day expected, the track should remain in the Good range for the whole meeting. The rail will be pushed out to the +6m position, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 6:15pm AEDT. Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Shaime Shaime has…
Gosford Racecourse news, tips, track information
Known as the Gosford Race Club, The Entertainment Grounds is an all-purpose location in the Central Coast region of NSW, with horse racing taking centre stage throughout the year. Functioning as a racecourse for both race-day and barrier trials, Gosford is a natural target for many of the provincial trainers, preparing horses for one of the 20 possible meetings scheduled during the season. It’s a prime location in NSW racing for all participants, with the course proper located roughly 75km north of Sydney and an hour’s drive south of Newcastle.…
Mr Brightside headlines quality C.F. Orr Stakes field
Mr Brightside will kick off his autumn campaign in the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes on Saturday. (Photo: George Sal/Racing Photos) The Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes will headline the 10-race meeting at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with nine runners accepting for the first Group 1 since the turn of the year. Four of those nine combatants have already won Group 1 races, while seven have placed at the top level. It was recently announced by Racing Victoria that the C.F. Orr Stakes would be one of the eight qualifying…
Nash excited about Son Of Bielski ahead of Darwin return
Top End trainer with Son Of Bielski after one of the gelding’s three wins at Fannie Bay in October 2023. (Photo: Caroline Camilleri/Darwin Photography Professionals) Darwin trainer Chris Nash, refreshed after spending time with family in Adelaide over the festive period, welcomes back the impressive Son Of Bielski at Fannie Bay on Friday. The seven-year-old gelding, who won three straight races in October, lines up over 1100m in 0-76 grade. Nash has eyed the $40,000 St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) on March 16 with Son Of Bielski, and should he…
Town Cryer digs deep to salute in Tauherenikau feature
Town Cryer (inside) on her way to winning the Listed Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Tauherenikau on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A stunning display of resilience and courage in the heat of battle was on display at Tauherenikau on Tuesday as progressive mare Town Cryer claimed the Listed Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) in a torrid three-way tussle. The Roydon Bergerson-prepared six-year-old was one of the main fancies in the contest after finishing third in the Group 3 Anniversary Handicap (1600m) at Trentham last month.…
Ruby Rocks to Wairarapa Cup success
Ruby Rocks winning the Wairarapa Cup (2050m) at Tauherenikau on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Local Opaki mare Ruby Rocks put her best foot forward as she dominated the closing stages when taking out the Wairarapa Cup (2050m) at Tauherenikau, New Zealand on Tuesday. To the cheers of the large crowd on hand, the seven-year-old daughter of Burgundy raced away to win by two lengths as she recorded the biggest win of her 40-start career. Rider Sam Weatherley was content to sit well back in the early…
Russian Emperor aims to rule in Qatar for a second time
Russian Emperor heads to the starting gates ahead of his barrier trial. Two-time Hong Kong Champion Stayer (2021/22 & 2022/23) Russian Emperor will ship to Doha, Qatar on Friday, February 9, in his quest to secure consecutive wins in the QAT Group 1 H.H. The Amir Trophy (2400m) at Al Rayyan for trainer Douglas Whyte. “He leaves on Friday night and he’ll have an easy day on Saturday (February 10) followed by a few nice canters across the next few days. I’ll jump on him on Tuesday morning (February 13)…
Wednesday free horse racing tips & best bets | February 7, 2024
Horse Racing on Wednesday, February 7 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 meetings at Sandown, Warwick Farm and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – February 7, 2024 Sandown Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For February 7, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $105.75 odds return: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Sandown – Race 6 #5 Tahlequah…
Best horse racing bonus cash promotions for February 7, 2024
On Wednesday, February 7, 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 February 7, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sandown Races 1 -4 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back Up To $50 Back a runner in races 1-4 at Sandown 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 Warwick…