Month: April 2024

Foxy Frida no certainty to line-up in Queen Of The Turf Stakes

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Foxy Frida ridden by Billy Egan returns to the mounting yard after winning at Bendigo. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Ballarat-based trainer Andrew Noblet has disclosed plans to convene with Foxy Frida’s connections following the mare’s draw of barrier 15 for the upcoming Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) at Randwick this Saturday. In light of this draw, Foxy Frida’s owners face a pivotal decision: whether to proceed with the $1 million Group 1 event or redirect her to Bendigo for the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) on the same day.…

Best horse racing bonus cash promotions for April 10, 2024

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On Wednesday, April 10, various horse racing bookmakers have unveiled their racing promotions, featuring a range of enticing bonus back offers for horse racing enthusiasts. The top Australian racing promotions for April 10, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sandown All Races – 3+ Leg Same Race Multi Bonus Back Up To $50 If 1 Leg Fails Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Sandown this Wednesday and if 1 leg of your multi fails, get up to $50 back in Bonus Cash. Available…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 11th April

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This day 11th 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. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Doomben best bets, top odds & quaddie tips | April 12, 2023 Racing will return to Doomben this Wednesday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago…

Brightside draws wide in QE

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Ben Hayes said Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is set to be a big improver in Saturday’s Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick, despite drawing the extreme outside barrier for the A$5 million feature on Tuesday morning. Hayes said after Mr Brightside drew 11 of 11 runners that the keys to an improved performance from the horse will be the prospect of a softer track at Randwick and the firm knowledge of how the race is likely to pan out. “He has hasn’t had much luck with those wide draws but…

Star chasing second Adelaide Stakes victory

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Having promised a lot and finally delivering, Climbing Star (NZ) (Zoustar) is heading back to Adelaide in search of another Stakes race victory. Breaking through for her maiden Stakes win in the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on March 23, Climbing Star, who races in the colours of breeder and co-owner Qatar Bloodstock, will on Saturday contest the Gr.3 R N Irwin Stakes (1100m) at that same venue. Pakenham-based trainer Phillip Stokes, who also has a stable at Morphettville, said it was not ideal to be dropping back in…

Quality Mix of Sires in NZB National Online Yearling Sale 

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The catalogue for NZB’s 2024 National Online Yearling Sale features the progeny of a diverse range of sires, from established stars to newer names with reputations on a rapid rise.  The 100-lot catalogue features no fewer than 46 different stallions, including Almanzor, Written Tycoon, and emerging star sires like Satono Aladdin and Super Seth to name a few.   ACE HIGH  Ace High Himself the winner of the Group One Victoria Derby (2500m) and Spring Champion Stakes (2000m), High Chaparral stallion Ace High stands for a $10,000 service fee at Rich Hill Stud. He currently sits in second on…

Mcdonagh making most of kiwi stay

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With the jumps season fast approaching, Dylan Mcdonagh has been a welcome addition to the depleted New Zealand jumps jockey riding ranks in the last week. The 29-year-old Irishman arrived in the country last Thursday and made an instant impact when winning his first race aboard No Bizz at Wanganui last Friday for new employers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal. “I arrived at 9am on Thursday. Paul threw me up on a horse when I got back to the farm and then I headed to the races on Friday,” Mcdonagh…

Zougotcha Leads 2024 Queen of the Turf Charge for Waller Stable

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Chris Waller looks poised to claim another Group 1 victory in the Queen of the Turf Stakes 2024 this Saturday at Royal Randwick. Zougotcha chases back-to-back Group 1 Sydney wins when she lines-up favourite in the 2024 Queen Of The Turf Stakes field this weekend. Photo: Steve Hart. Zougotcha, the stable’s star four-year-old, is the current favorite at $3.80 with Ladbrokes. This year’s Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m) is one of the four elite-level races featured on Day 2 of The Championships in Sydney. Waller boasts four entries, with…

Orchestral Odds-On Favourite to Conquer Australian Oaks 2024

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Orchestral, the star Kiwi filly, is poised to extend her winning streak in Saturday’s 2024 Australian Oaks, one of the feature races on Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick. New Zealander Orchestral dominates 2024 Australian Oaks betting to extend her winning streak to six straight this Saturday in Sydney. Photo: Steve Hart. Currently sitting atop Australian Oaks betting at $1.80 with Ladbrokes, she is heavily favoured to claim victory. Trained by Roger James and Robert Wellwood, Orchestral has been nothing short of dominant. She boasts a five-race winning streak,…

Pakenham Thursday racing tips & quaddie | April 11, 2024

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What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, April 11, 2024 First Race 5:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Another bumper night of racing at Pakenham awaits on Thursday evening. The track is a Soft 6 due to consistent rain, while the rail sits in its true position. The first on the eight-race card is set to go at 5:15pm AEST. Best Bet at Pakenham: Pure Paradise Having finished three lengths off Sassy Boom in Group 3 company last time out, Pure Paradise…