Learning To Fly heads wide-open Surround Stakes betting market

Learning To Fly fought on hard to claim the Widden Stakes. The Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) for the three-year-old fillies is the second of two mouthwatering Group 1 clashes at Randwick this Saturday. The $750,000 contest has drawn a quality field of 13 runners, headed by the Annabel Neasham-trained Learning To Fly. After a sensational runner-up performance in the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) a fortnight ago, she is set to jump from barrier six as a +230 favourite with online bookmakers. The Gary Portelli-trained Kimochi won the…

Fangirl opens odds-on for Verry Elleegant Stakes

Fangirl was breathtaking when claiming the Group 2 Apollo Stakes. (Photo: Racing NSW) The Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) has attracted a quality 10-horse field to Randwick on Saturday, with the Chris Waller-trained Fangirl searching for back-to-back wins after dominating her rivals in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) first-up. The daughter of Sebring was runner-up in this event last year and appears primed to go one better, with online bookmakers installing her as a -142.86 favourite. Jockey James McDonald will be looking to claim his fourth consecutive win…

Blinkers on Star Mac in Hong Kong Classic Cup

David Hayes has tweaked his runner’s gear this weekend. Star Mac will look a little different when he lines up in Sunday’s HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin. Trainer David Hayes has elected to apply blinkers to the four-year-old son of Heroic Valour, who sizzled in the headgear from last-to-first under jockey Karis Teetan in a 1200m barrier trial on the dirt last Thursday (February 22) at Sha Tin. “He’ll race in blinkers for the first time. He dropped the bit between the 800 and 600…

Australian Guineas draws capacity field of three-year-olds

Riff Rocket has opened as the clear favourite for the Group 1 Australian Guineas on Saturday afternoon. (Photo: George Sal/Racing Photos) The Group 1 Australian Guineas will headline a 10-race card at Flemington on Saturday, with 17 runners — including one emergency — accepting for the feature three-year-old event. The top six runners from the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes have chosen to push onto the Guineas, with most of them expected to peak in their target race of the campaign. Another three are coming through the Group 2 Autumn…

Wednesday free horse racing tips & best bets | February 28, 2024

Horse Racing on Wednesday, February 28 will feature six 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 Launceston, Rosehill, Sandown & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – February 28, 2024 Launceston Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Sandown Racing Tips Happy Valley Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For February 28, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $26.19 odds return: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Launceston – Race 6 #1…

Phenomenal Results Achieved at The NZB Kiwi Slot Auction

There were plenty of fireworks in the Karaka sales ring on Tuesday evening at the inaugural NZB Kiwi slot auction, with all nine lots up for grabs far exceeding their $450,000 reserve. The initial $3.5 million prizemoney on offer in next year’s NZB Kiwi (1500m), with a $1 million bonus up for grabs, was enticing for prospective New Zealand and international buyers alike. Group One darling Seachange was the first “hero” racehorse through the ring, representing slot one for The NZB Kiwi, and bidding was spirited from the get-go, with…

Pakenham Thursday racing tips & quaddie | February 29, 2024

What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, February 22, 2024 First Race 5:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Pakenham Racecourse is gearing up for a thrilling eight-race lineup this Thursday night, featuring the much-anticipated final of the Pakenham Future Stars series. With clear skies on the forecast, the track is expected to remain in Good 4 condition throughout the evening. The rail will be 4m out for the entire circuit, and the racing is scheduled to commence at 5:45pm local time. Pakenham…

Best horse racing bonus cash promotions for February 28, 2024

On Wednesday, February 28, 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 28, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Rosehill All Races – Same Race Multi 3+ Leg Bonus Back If 1 Leg Fails Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Rosehill this Wednesday and if 1 leg of your multi fails, get up to $50 back in Bonus Cash. Available from approximately 8:30am…

Jerry Chau looking ahead to big week as Chill Chibi returns in Hong Kong Classic Cup

Jerry Chau is running hot and the young rider is hoping to up the ante with a pair of key mounts across the next two fixtures in Hong Kong. He partners impressive talent Chill Chibi (NZ) (Wrote) in Sunday’s HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin and debut winner Super Joy N Fun (NZ) (What’s The Story) in the second section of Wednesday’s Class 4 Tsuen Wan Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley. “Everything is well and Chill Chibi is running in the Hong Kong Classic Cup this…

Bold Soul continues on Dunkel path

Patrick Payne will consider giving Bold Soul (NZ) (Embellish) a further chance to emulate the three-year-old deeds of stablemate Dunkel (NZ) (Dundeel) by setting him for the South Australian Derby. Bold Soul’s past three wins have come in the same races Dunkel won last year: a Benchmark 70 at Flemington over 2000 metres, then the Launceston Guineas and the Tasmanian Derby. “He’s back home now and he’s travelled well and he’s in great condition. I’ll look after him and we could have a look at the South Australian Derby,” Payne…