Contribute claims Taranaki Cup

Contribute strides to victory in the Group 3 Taranaki Cup (1800m) for apprentice Ciel Butler. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) The sensational summer form of Robbie Patterson’s New Plymouth stable kept on rolling on Saturday with his first win in the Group 3 Taranaki Cup (1800m) on his home track. Contribute’s Cup victory was the 36th win of the season for Patterson, who now sits in fourth place on the New Zealand trainers’ premiership. He also saddled unbeaten three-year-old Shameless Boy to win an earlier race on Saturday’s…

Darwin trainer Ella Clarke claims biggest win with Pop Magic

Darwin trainer Ella Clarke had her biggest ever win on Saturday when five-year-old gelding Pop Magic won the Darwin Turf Club’s $40,000 Wet Season Series Final (1200m) at Fannie Bay. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Promising Darwin trainer Ella Clarke posted her biggest win on Saturday when Pop Magic saluted in the $40,000 Wet Season Series Final (1200m) at Fannie Bay. Pop Magic, a five-year-old gelding, has been a model of consistency for Clarke, 26, since arriving from Kris Lees’ Newcastle stable. In 14 starts since making his debut…

Best horse racing promotions & bonuses for February 4, 2024

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, February 4. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these complimentary promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximize your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for February 4, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Bunbury 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 Bunbury this Sunday and…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 4, 2024

Horse Racing on Sunday, February 4 will feature six meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Sale, Sapphire Coast & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – February 4, 2024 Sale Racing Tips Sapphire Coast Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For February 4, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $41.12 odds return: Sunday, February 4, 2024 Sapphire Coast – Race 2 #4 Ghaznavi Sapphire…

Same but different in Hawera Cup

By Brigette Solomon At face value Sunday’s Alabar Hawera Cup has a feel of deja vu about it. All but one of the 12-strong field are backing up from Friday’s Stratford Cup where the Matt Purvis trained Smoke On The Water was a dominant winner. However, Sunday’s feature may pan out differently with runners such as Idolou and New York Minute getting another chance after both galloped out of contention on day one, while Smoke On The Water will start off a 20m handicap. Whooshka, trained by David Marshall, also…

Brilliant Jimmysstar offered All-Star berth after Caulfield triumph

Former Kiwi galloper Jimmysstar continued his rise through the grades when winning the Sportsbet Get On Extra Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday for trainer Ciaron Maher in stunning fashion.  The four-year-old son of Per Incanto is now unbeaten in three starts in Australia, with the gelding having originally been prepared by Guy Lowry for two wins and a placing before his sale to a syndicate headed by prominent owner Ozzie Kheir.  Despite being slow from the barriers, Jimmysstar was able to muster to land midfield under Blake Shinn and…

Jimmysstar All-Star Mile bound after Caulfield triumph

Former Kiwi galloper Jimmysstar dashes to victory at Caulfield on Saturday. Photo: Pat Scala – Racing Photos Former Kiwi galloper Jimmysstar continued his rise through the grades when winning at Caulfield on Saturday for trainer Ciaron Maher in stunning fashion. The four-year-old son of Per Incanto is now unbeaten in three starts in Australia, with the gelding having originally been prepared by Guy Lowry for two wins and a placing before his sale to a syndicate headed by prominent owner Ozzie Kheir. Despite being slow from the barriers, Jimmysstar was…

Dubbo Monday races preview & quaddie tips | February 5, 2024

What Dubbo Races Where Dubbo Turf Club – Merrilea Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830 When Monday, February 5, 2024 First Race 1:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Country racing heads to Dubbo on Monday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. The rail is out +3m between the 900m and 400m marker, while the remainder is in the true position. The scorching conditions are set to continue across the region, and with little to no rain predicted in the lead-up, we expect the track to be on the firm side of the Good range.…

Vagrant flashes home to claim Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes

Vagrant ridden by Beau Mertens winning the Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Mitchell Freedman and Beau Mertens have combined with another classy mare to take out another Caulfield feature, with Vagrant (+500) flying home from the back of the field to claim the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes. After jumping a little slow from barrier two, Mertens allowed the daughter of Pariah to settle and get into a rhythm three back on the rail, while Penthouse (+450) set a solid tempo out in front. As…