Nimble Nimbus wins Gr.3 Centenary Vase

Nimble Nimbus (NZ) (Sacred Falls) powered to success in the HK$4.2 million Group Three Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Jumping from barrier five, Nimble Nimbus advanced to his sixth win from at his 27th start after Atzeni took the gelding to the outside of the field before denying Five G Patch by a head with Straight Arron an impressive third. “He’s an amazing horse, he never gets beaten far and is very consistent no matter the distance,” Ricky Yiu said. “I always thought that this horse…

Grafton races preview & betting tips | Tuesday, February 6

What Grafton Races Where Clarence River Jockey Club – 284 Powell St, Grafton NSW 2460 When Tuesday, February 6, 2024 First Race 2:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble Grafton is the destination for NSW racing on Tuesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program set for decision. The rail is out +3m for the entire circuit, and with the forecast suggesting improving conditions in the lead-up, expect a significant upgrade from the Heavy 8 rating at the time of writing. The opening race is scheduled to get underway at 2:10pm AEDT. Best Bet:…

Helios Express sweeps to Hong Kong Classic Mile victory

Helios Express triumphs over Helene Feeling. Delivering on lofty pre-race expectations with convincing victory in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, Helios Express will next attempt to emulate Golden Sixty with success in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) on March 3. Golden Sixty (2020) and Rapper Dragon (2017) stand alone as the only horses to sweep the series with victory in all three legs, culminating in Hong Kong Derby (2000m) success, and Size hopes Helios Express can continue a blazing…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 5, 2024

Horse Racing on Monday, February 5 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 Dubbo meeting. Monday Racing Tips – February 5, 2024 Dubbo Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on February 5, 2024 check out our guide…

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Tsaikos lights up Darwin with winning treble

Stan Tsaikos, who rides in the Northern Territory, Tasmania and Victoria these days, celebrates his third win at Darwin on Saturday after guiding the Ella Clarke-trained Pop Magic to victory in the $40,000 Wet Season Series Final (1200m). Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) He hadn’t ridden a winner in Darwin for two months, but the wily Stan Tsaikos bounced back with a winning treble on Saturday. Tsaikos, who continues to ride in the NT while also fulfilling commitments in Tasmania, saluted on Ella Clarke’s Pop Magic (+230), Chole Baxter’s…

Flying Nemo impresses on turf

Pint-sized sprinter Flying Nemo (NZ) (Vespa) took out his first win on the turf after he dashed home strongly in the S$70,000 Class 3 race (1200m) in Singapore on Saturday. With four previous wins over sprint distances on the Polytrack, including his last-start win in the Class 4 race over 1100m in early January, the four-year-old son of Vespa was facing stiffer opposition in a field of 11 this time. After jumping swiftly from gate eight, the long shot was dropped towards the back of the field by first-time partner…

Adannaya steps into big shoes for Robinson

The retirement of stable star Live Drama has left some large shoes to fill in Lance Robinson’s stable, though there could be a new mare on the rise in Adannaya. Adannaya (NZ) (Niagara) was Robinson’s sole representative at Wingatui on Saturday, and as the track worsened to a Soft7 pre-race, the mare looked an ominous chance in the Gallagher Open Insurance 1200m, starting the $6.00 fourth-fancy in an even market headed by the ever-consistent Emanon ($3.90). In the hands of Joe Doyle, the daughter of Niagara was slow away from…

Butler enjoys first stakes win

Local apprentice jockey Ciel Butler had an unforgettable day in the saddle at New Plymouth on Saturday, riding a winning double that included her first victory at black-type level. The 22-year-old opened her account for the day aboard Stratford sprinter Ifndoubtgetout (NZ) (Keano) in the $50,000 McCurdy Trucks Open (1400m). The Keano gelding was the subject of a remarkable betting plunge, opening at $16 and jumping as a $2.70 favourite. He led every step of the way and lived right up to expectations with a dominant 10-length romp. But there…

Perfect Scenario defends Wingatui feature crown

Perfect Scenario captures back-to-back Group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m) victories under Niranjan Parmar at Wingatui. Photo: Monica Toretto Consistent performer Perfect Scenario made it back-to-back victories in the feature event at Wingatui on Saturday when he captured his second Group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m) title. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained six-year-old had bolted away with the 2023 edition of the time-honoured southern mile, winning by more than three lengths, but was made to work much harder this time around as he…