Extremely Lucky claims inaugural running of John Hawkes Stakes

John Hawkes Stakes winner Extremely Lucky. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Extremely Lucky (+650) has broken through for his first win in nearly two years, as the five-year-old gelding recorded a nice victory on her return for the Will Clarken & Niki O’Shea stable in the inaugural running of the John Hawkes Stakes at Morphettville. After spending 12 months with Chris Waller in Sydney, the son of Extreme Choice returned to the South Australian trainers to take his place in the Adelaide Racing Carnival over the next few weeks, and…

Bold Soul finishes best to claim Chairman’s Stakes victory

Bold Soul on his way to winning the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m) at Morphettville. Photo: Atkins Photography Patrick Payne has trained his first winner of the 2024 Adelaide Racing Carnival to kick off what could be a big day for the stable, with Jake Noonan piloting Bold Soul (+300) to victory in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes at Morphettville. With the likes of Seonee and Wings Of Song set to represent the stable in two of the feature races later in the program, Bold Soul will have settled the…

Shinn has ‘Sixty’ in his sights setting up an epic Mile clash

Blake Shinn is one of the most prolific winning jockeys in Australia. Blake Shinn subscribes to the theory that nothing is permanent in racing as he mounts the most serious challenge yet to the incredible Golden Sixty in the HK$22 million FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Shinn will be aboard the Pierre Ng-trained Galaxy Patch, a young import who turned in an astonishing performance to come from last to finish a neck second to Massive Sovereign in the Hong Kong Derby (2000m) last month. The four-year-old…

Growing Empire makes a mess of rivals in Breeders’ Stakes

Breeders’ Stakes winner Growing Empire pictured after winning at Moonee Valley in March. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher and Mark Zahra have kicked off their Adelaide Racing Carnival with a bang as Growing Empire (+160) made a mess of his rivals in the Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes at Morphettville. After jumping from barrier 10, Zahra chose to push forward and take up the lead, much like Ethan Brown did on the winner last start when he led all the way at Moonee Valley previously. Once Zahra took the…

“Havtime” horses set to shine at Winton

By Jonny Turner What should happen at Winton on Saturday is no guarantee. That’s hardly news for any harness racing tragic or casual follower ahead of Captainshavtime approaching her second career start. The two-year-old impressed in her debut on the same track earlier this month when running third in Group 2 company behind the highly talented Captains Mistress. That looks incredible form to bring to a maiden assignment and while trainer Brett Gray is hopeful his filly can run up to her form, he isn’t thinking Captainshavtime is a past…

Training great Dave O’Sullivan passes away

The racing industry is mourning the death of training great Dave O’Sullivan, 90, following his passing on Friday. David John O’Sullivan, OBE and New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame member, first made his mark as a jockey before increasing weight forced his hand to take up training in 1961. From humble beginnings he established Wexford Stables as a force throughout New Zealand, in Australia and as far afield as Japan where he and his sons – training partner Paul and stable jockey Lance – were to share in the crowning…

Best bonus back offers for horse racing betting | April 27

Uncover an array of captivating racing promotions from horse racing bookmakers on Saturday, April 27. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions provided by top horse racing bookmakers to enrich your betting prospects. The top Australian racing promotions for April 27, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Morphettville All Races – Same Race Multi 3+ Leg Bonus Back If 1 Leg Fails Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Morphettville this Saturday and…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 27, 2024

Horse racing on Saturday, April 27, will feature 11 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 Morphettville, Caulfield, Rosehill, Eagle Farm and Ascot. Saturday Racing Tips – April 27, 2024 Morphettville Racing Tips Caulfield Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Ascot 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…

Selections | Wairio Today

Selections for Wairio today      Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Jonny TurnerRacing Journalist  Race 112.35pm  6 Scott10 Artmore5 Wehavtime7 Big Boyz Toyz  Race 21.00pm 1 Jonjondagoosehasgone6 On The Beach7 Foxing Easton10 Asta  Race 31.25pm 2 Bob Barrelit4 Stella bay8 Hennessy10 Action Packed  Race 41.52pm 3 Superfast8 Raknruin6 Robyns Hustler5 Montage  Race 52.19pm 11 Blithe12 Bring On The Muscle6 Johns Boy13 Our Pinocchio  Race 62.43pm 3 Captainshavtime6 Matau Maria12 Northview Ocean9 It’s A Pleasure  Race 73.10pm 9 On The Wing11 Bobbies Rock10 Sky Rocket7 Outback Man  Race 83.40pm  8…

Lees hoping for third time lucky in Archer

Kris Lees will be represented in A$775,000 The Archer for the third year in succession and he is hoping to use that experience to advantage. Lees will start Australian Bloodstock gelding Ucalledit (NZ) (Zacinto) in the 1300m slot race at Rockhampton on Sunday when he is banking on the addition of blinkers helping the backmarker take up a more prominent position in the run. The first two editions of the race have been won by horses racing close to the speed, Emerald Kingdom (Bryannbo’s Gift) in 2022 and Alpine Edge…