Sydney targets beckon Mustang Valley

Mustang Valley will kick-off her autumn preparation at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell Australian shores are beckoning Mustang Valley once more, and trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to seeing if she is up to the task when she heads to Tauranga on Saturday to kick-off her autumn preparation in the BOP Equine Vets Open Handicap (1400m) at Tauranga. The dual Group 1-winning daughter of Vanbrugh was last seen on Kiwi shores last October in a campaign that included an impressive victory in the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate…

Coonamble Sunday racing tips & preview | March 17, 2024

What Coonamble Races Where Coonamble Jockey Club – Dubbo Rd, Coonamble, 2829 When Sunday, March 17, 2024 First Race 12:55pm AEDT Visit Dabble Country racing returns to Coonamble on Sunday afternoon, where the $150,000 Country Championship (1400m) qualifier headlines a competitive eight-race program. The rail moves back to the true position the entire circuit, and with no significant rainfall expected to hit the course, the track should sit somewhere in the Good range prior to the opening race at 12:55pm AEDT. Country Championship Qualifier Tip: Gallant Star Gallant Star brings…

Grand Impact to make long-awaited return in Bel Esprit Stakes

Grand Impact (NZ) ridden by Ben Melham wins the Catanach’s Jewellers Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on October 12, 2022 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Grand Impact is poised to make a long-awaited return to the track after a 16-month hiatus, with his comeback slated for the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield this Saturday. Trained by Mick Price in partnership with Michael Kent Jnr, the four-year-old entire boasts an impressive record, having secured victory in his first three starts, including a notable win in…

First Immortal set for Caulfield return

First Immortal from the Mark & Levi Kavanagh barn. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) First Immortal, trained by the father-son duo Mark and Levi Kavanagh, is gearing up for an exciting campaign aimed at securing a berth in both the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and the illustrious Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). After his last outing, where he finished seventh in the Group 3 Geelong Cup (2400m) last October, First Immortal is set to make his comeback at Caulfield this Saturday in the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m). Levi…

Sweeney out to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the NT in style

Darwin jockey Aaron Sweeney celebrating with Top End trainer Ella Clarke following the win by Gunshot Glitter at Fannie Bay on Australia Day. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Northern Territory jockey Aaron Sweeney, an Irish native, will feature at Darwin on Saturday and Alice Springs on Sunday. “A little bit of luck on St Paddy’s Day would be good this weekend,” so said Sweeney. The former Canberra jockey has a ride in the St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) at both venues – Gary Clarke’s Influential Jack at Fannie Bay…

Friday free racing tips and best bets | March 15, 2024

Friday, March 15 promises an exciting day of horse racing with seven 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 Kembla Grange and Pakenham races. Friday Racing Tips – March 15, 2024 Kembla Grange Racing Tips Pakenham Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For March 15, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $91.30 odds return: Friday, March 15, 2024 Kembla Grange – Race 3 #1 Notabadbuy Kembla Grange –…

Sydney targets ahead for Mustang Valley

Australian targets are beckoning Mustang Valley once more, and trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to seeing if she is up to the task when she heads to Tauranga on Saturday to kick-off her autumn preparation in the BOP Equine Vets Open Handicap (1400m) at Tauranga. The dual Group One-winning daughter of Vanbrugh was last seen on Kiwi shores last October in a campaign that included an impressive victory in the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) before heading across the Tasman for two unplaced efforts. Courtesy of apprentice jockey Ngakau…

Bookie offers and promos for Friday horse racing | March 15

Horse racing bookmakers have unveiled an array of enticing racing promotions for Friday, March 15. 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 March 15, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Pakenham Races 1 & 2 Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1 & 2 at…

Fangirl ruled out of autumn carnival

Chris Waller’s Fangirl has been ruled out of the autumn carnival due to injury. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Chris Waller’s star Group 1-winning mare, Fangirl, has been ruled out of the autumn carnival after sustaining an injury to her leg. Arguably one of the Australia’s best horses in work at the moment, Fangirl was due to be seen next in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on March 23, before her grand final in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on April 13 on day two of…

Williamson’s northern raid at Alexandra Park tonight

By Michael Guerin Southland’s best harness trainer starts a rare Alexandra Park campaign tonight with two objectives. One is winning either the Northern Derby or Oaks, or both, over the next week. The other is taking three better horses home than the three he flew north. Nathan Williamson has become the dominant force in the harness racing stronghold of Southland, his team often dominating meetings and TAB markets in the deep south. But starting at Alexandra Park tonight things step up a level as he brings Dreams Are Free north…