Espadas could be destined for a future across the Tasman following his maiden victory at Ellerslie on Saturday. The three-year-old son of Ace High put in a pleasing performance for third on debut over 1200m at Pukekohe last month and was duly backed into $3.70 favouritism for the Ellerslie Events 1200 at Ellerslie on Saturday. From his wide draw, Espadas was caught out three-wide early and jockey Ace Lawson-Carroll elected to press on with his charge. The pair had no favours and were posted three and four-wide for the trip,…
Month: April 2024
Russian Satire impresses at Ellerslie
Russian Satire sprints clear of stablemate Ethereal Star to score in the Rating 75 1500m event at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will look to add black type to Russian Satire’s outstanding pedigree page after a last-to-first win at Ellerslie. Russian Satire is raced by her breeder David Paykel and comes from an exceptional family. She is by Russian Revolution out of Paykel’s More Than Ready mare Serious Satire, whose three wins included the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m). Second dam Zarzuela was a…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 22, 2024
Horse racing on Monday, April 22, will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Queanbeyan. Monday Racing Tips – April 22, 2024 Queanbeyan 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 for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on April 22, 2024 check out our…
Sale Tuesday races preview & betting tips | April 23, 2024
What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Tuesday, April 23, 2024 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Victorian horse racing returns to the Sale Turf Club on Tuesday afternoon with an eight-race card set down for decision. A perfect autumn day is forecast, and with the surface rated a Good 4 and the rail in its true position, track conditions will mirror those above. Racing is set to commence at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Sale: Kooky Kooky was a victim of…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, April 22. 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 April 22, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Odds Drift Protector If the price at the jump is bigger than the price that you took, we will pay you out at the bigger odds Eligible customers. T&C’s apply. Login…
Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 23rd April
This day 23rd April 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 Saccharo seals Chief Minister’s Cup for Cole in Alice Springs Darwin trainer Phil Cole could have an Alice Springs Cup contender on his hands after Saccharo won the $40,000 Chief … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago…
Matthews off to a flyer at Hawera jumps opener
Central Districts-based jockey Portia Matthews got her jumps season off to the perfect start with a winning double at Hawera on Sunday. In the first on the card, Matthews reunited with talented hurdler Harry Harrison (NZ) (Haradasun) who was aiming to extend his three-race winning streak over the fences, and the compact gelding started a $2.00 tote-favourite ahead of Kevin Myers’ trio headed by Lochwinnoch at $2.80. The eight-year-old son of Haradasun was fresh-up at the races since early October, but showed that he meant business from the jump, flying…
Sacred Satono impresses at Ellerslie
Class galloper Sacred Satono (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) put his name firmly in the frame for a proposed Queensland Winter Carnival venture when he kicked off a new campaign with an impressive victory at Ellerslie in the opening event, the Barfoot & Thompson 1200. The Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley-trained four-year-old had last been seen on raceday when finishing midfield in the Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Karaka Millions night and stripped in good condition despite not having trialled before his resumption. With rider Triston Moodley using his 3kg claim…
Ellerslie win puts black type on blueblood’s radar
Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will look to add black type to Russian Satire’s outstanding pedigree page after a last-to-first win in Saturday’s Auckland Co-Op Taxis (1500m) at Ellerslie. Russian Satire (Russian Revolution) is raced by her breeder David Paykel and comes from an exceptional family. She is by Russian Revolution out of Paykel’s More Than Ready mare Serious Satire, whose three wins included the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m). Second dam Zarzuela was a three-time Group winner, placed in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m), and is the dam of…
Allpress delivers another milestone for Pitman
A week after becoming only the second New Zealand trainer to reach 2000 wins, South Island racing icon Michael Pitman teamed up with jockey Lisa Allpress to celebrate another notable milestone in Saturday’s Avon City Ford Rating 75 (2600m) at Riccarton. Pitman and his son and training partner Matthew saddled the quinella in the $35,000 staying event, with Star Ballot (NZ) (Tarzino) edging out stablemate Tomyturbo (NZ) (Sacred Falls) by half a length. Star Ballot was ridden by Allpress, who notched up her 100th career win for the Pitman stable.…