Month: March 2024

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 10, 2024

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Horse racing on Sunday, March 10, will feature seven 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 Canberra, Echuca, Tamworth & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – March 10, 2024 Canberra Racing Tips Echuca Racing Tips Tamworth Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are 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…

Purvis looking to continue success at Reefton

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Woodend beach trainer Matt Purvis will be looking to continue his success at Reefton today after winning two races at Westport on Friday. “We had a really good first day, so with a bit of luck they should back up today.” The Finisher and Don Juan were both victorious on friday for the Purvis team, and will meet each other today in race 6. Don Juan ($5.50FF) will be driven by Mia Holbrough, who paired with the Vincent gelding on friday to win at odds of over 30-1. “He’s probably…

Horse Racing History: This day in Racing 11th March

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This day 11th March 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. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Autumn Ballet set to shine in Black Opal Stakes Autumn Ballet did nothing but thrive at last year’s Inglis Easter Yearling Sales, and part-owner Nick Vass is expecting her … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago…

Mahrajaan accomplishes rare Cup double

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Four months after his triumph in the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton, Mahrajaan (Kitten’s Joy) earned himself a special place in New Zealand racing history by adding Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie. Mahrajaan became only the third horse to ever win the New Zealand Cup and Auckland Cup in the same season, and the first to do so in more than six decades. The other members of this exclusive group are Lochiel (1887-88), Cuddle (1935-36) and Stipulate (1962-63). The American-bred Mahrajaan was recruited…

Late charge lands Aspiration Quality for Lekvarte

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Classy New Zealand-bred mare Lekvarte collected her second stakes win of the season with a brilliant late burst in Saturday’s A$250,000 Gr.3 Mostyncopper Aspiration Quality (1600m) at Randwick. The five-year-old was sent out as a warm favourite for the fillies and mares’ feature on the strength of her recent form, which included a win in the Gr.3 Belle of the Turf Stakes (1600m) at Gosford two starts back and a strong finish for fifth in the Gr.2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on February 24. But Lekvarte’s hopes looked…

Celestial Legend Edges Out Militarize in Thrilling 2024 Randwick Guineas Battle

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A captivating battle unfolded in the 2024 Randwick Guineas, with Celestial Legend emerging victorious in a close finish. Celestial Legend wins the 2024 Randwick Guineas on way to the Doncaster Mile in April. Photo: Steve Hart. The Chris Waller-trained favourite Militarize, ridden by James McDonald, appeared destined for victory but was ultimately denied by a determined showing from Celestial Legend. Celestial Legend, expertly guided by Kerrin McEvoy, displayed remarkable grit throughout the race. He was forced to work hard early on, positioned wide and towards the back of the pack.…

Lady Laguna Upsets Favourites in 2024 Canterbury Stakes Thriller

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Lady Laguna defied the odds to claim a stunning victory in the 2024 Canterbury Stakes at Royal Randwick. Lady Laguna wins the 2024 Canterbury Stakes in an impressive upset. Photo: Steve Hart. Ridden by a strategic Tyler Schiller, the Annabel Neasham-trained mare outlasted a strong field that included the highly anticipated return of The Everest champion Think About It. In her first win at Randwick after seven attempts, Lady Laguna capitalized on her peak fitness level. Fresh off a string of victories, including the $1 million Magic Millions Fillies &…

Tintookie rounds them up in Weona Girl Quality

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Brad Widdup and Kerrin McEvoy combined with Tintookie (+340) in the final race at Randwick on Saturday, securing victory in the Group 3 Weona Girl Quality (1200m). The daughter of Winning Rupert had put together a consistent preparation so far, finding the frame in three of her four starts, finally getting the opportunity to add black-type racing to her resume. The Brad Widdup stable has placed her beautifully since winning first-up and found the perfect setup for success on Saturday. She was given a perfect steer by Kerrin McEvoy as…

Lekvarte best of the girls in Group 3 Aspiration Quality

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Lekvarte ridden by Tommy Berry has taken out the Group 3 Aspiration Quality at Randwick. Photo: Racing NSW The Joseph Pride-trained Lekvarte (+320) has bolted back into the winners’ enclosure in stylish fashion, storming over the top to claim the Group 3 Aspiration Quality (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. The daughter of Reliable Man had produced three wins on the trot to kick-off the campaign before a minor let-up prior to the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) left her chasing a long way from home over an unsuitable trip.…