Month: February 2024

Pride Of Jenni awarded All-Star Mile wildcard

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Pride Of Jenni ridden by Declan Bates winning the Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Pride Of Jenni has been granted a wildcard entry for the 2024 All-Star Mile, adding another remarkable chapter to one of Australian racing’s most heartwarming tales. Racing Victoria (RV) and the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) announced the mare’s inclusion in the prestigious event, scheduled to take place at Caulfield on Saturday, March 16. The talented front-runner earned her spot in the $4 million feature after delivering impressive performances during the 2023…

Logan eyes Wet Season Series Final with in-form Make An Effort

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Make An Effort, with Sonja Logan on board, heads to the gates before saluting on Australia Day at Fannie Bay. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri/Darwin Photography Professionals) Having undergone a throat operation eight months ago, Make An Effort has struck form and will feature in the $40,000 Lightning Wet Season Series Final (1200m) at 0-70 level at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Trainer Tom Logan decided to start the seven-year-old mare after she once again led from start to finish en route to a second straight win over 1000m in 0-64 class on…

Alexanders secure Ace High colt

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Te Awamutu trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander went to $140,000 to secure an Ace High colt at Karaka on Thursday. Catalogued as Lot 935, the Seaton Park colt is out of a half-sister to the champion Singapore galloper Better Than Ever. “I thought he was an absolute ripper,” Simon Alexander said. “He is as good a colt as there is here in Book 2. “There is a lot of Savabeel about him. I didn’t think we could afford him to be fair, but we’re really happy to get him. “There…

Friday free racing tips and best bets | February 2, 2024

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Friday, February 2 promises an exciting day of horse racing with eight meetings scheduled across Australia. Our dedicated team of racing analysts at horsebetting.com.au has curated the top bets and provided quaddie numbers specifically for the upcoming Canterbury, Moonee Valley & Sunshine Coast meetings. Friday Racing Tips – February 2, 2024 Canterbury Racing Tips Moonee Valley Racing Tips Sunshine Coast Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For February 2, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $16.98 odds return: Friday, February 2, 2024 Canterbury – Race 4…

Bookie offers and promos for Friday horse racing | February 2

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Horse racing bookmakers have unveiled an array of enticing racing promotions for Friday, February 2. Among the highlights are multiple generous bonus back offers that add an extra layer of excitement to your horse racing experience. Explore these free promotions from top online bookmakers to make the most of your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for February 2, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Moonee Valley Races 1 & 2: 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1 & 2 at…

Hawera set for big day’s racing

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By Brigette Solomon Quantity and quality are the order of the day on the grass at Hawera this afternoon. The Hawera Harness Racing Club received strong nominations resulting in 11 races, with the two feature races of the day attracting quality horses with good depth of form. The Taranaki Steelformers Stratford Cup Handicap Pace (Race 10 – 4.49pm) looks very open and features a field of consistent performers, several who already have a country cup or two to their name. From the South Island, trainers Michael House and Matt Purvis,…

The Falcon is back at Addington, and in with a chance

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By Michael Guerin Don’t give up on The Falcon just yet. That is the advice from regular driver Gerard O’Reilly as the rugged pacer heads to Addington tonight in what looks an ideal race. The seven-race winner of $165,000 meets a few horses who are well short of those marks in Race 6, the 1980m mobile for intermediate pacers. The best version of The Falcon is better than intermediate, with his strongest form last season very consistent with occasional trips to open class, like when he was seventh in the…

Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 2nd February

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This day 2nd February in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Doubles for Purton, Ho, Shum and Yiu as Man looks to Centenary Sprint Cup Seeking elite success with Lucky Sweynesse in the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin this weekend, Manfred … Read More Horse Racing…

Selections | Hawera

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Selections for Hawera today.      Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Aaron WhiteCommentator  Race 112.01pm 13 Keep It Klassy1 Mr Monty3 Lightning McQueen5 That’s Entertainment  Race 212.35pm 6 Slainte2 Johnny Who1 Taylad To Use9 Alana  Race 31.09pm 7 Sharkntatties8 Lord Delmar5 Savarna2 Shirley Bassey  Race 41.45pm 3 Dom Toretto1 Challenger9 Lamarli2 Resurrection  Race 52.21pm 8 Micky Wade1 Perun6 Sheza Mermaid4 Morere Race 62.46pm 10 Caulfield2 Avenger3 The Mighty Sully7 Smokinhotcheddar   Race 73.18pm 7 Norvic Charlie1 Jazzy Styx8 Messenger Buoy2 Barbarossa Race 83.51pm 11 Santanna Mach2 Uncle Drew5 Bettor…

Kingsclere hope Proisir lightning will strike twice

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Three years after purchasing multiple Group One winner Prowess from the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales, Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are hoping lightning might strike twice with the same Rich Hill Stud stallion. The Kingsclere Stables team went to $150,000 on Thursday to secure Lot 944, a Proisir filly out of the three-time winning mare Sentito. “We’ve checked out all the horses in both catalogues, and she was a filly we identified fairly early,” James said. “She was a feminine filly and we have bought her…