Month: May 2024

Ozzie Kheir-owned fillies on test for Queensland Oaks tilt

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Molly Bloom will contest the Group 2 Roses at Doomben on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Race Images South Ozzie Kheir is looking forward to the upcoming Group 2 The Roses (2000m) this Saturday to determine the readiness of his two fillies, Molly Bloom and Scarlet Oak, for the forthcoming Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) next month. Scarlet Oak, trained by Chris Waller and set to be piloted by James McDonald, presents an intriguing prospect. This filly showed promise by winning her maiden start in New Zealand, then securing a second place…

California Spangle prepares for late season target at Sha Tin

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California Spangle hits the line. California Spangle could feature again this season after tuning up smartly in a barrier trial over 1200m at Sha Tin this morning (Tuesday, 21 May) in 1m 11.28s with Brenton Avdulla for trainer Tony Cruz. Breaking cleanly under the hands of Avdulla, the triple Group 1-winning California Spangle strode to the lead. Clicked up in the straight, the six-year-old crossed the line first, one and three quarter lengths ahead of Sing Dragon on the dirt. “He’s ticking over well. He’s come through his run in…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 23rd May

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This day 23rd May 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. Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Shum confident ahead of Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup Danny Shum is optimistic Romantic Warrior can enhance an already spectacular career in the $12 million Standard Chartered Champions & … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12…

Today’s top horse racing tips & quaddie selections | 22/5/24

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There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia and one in Hong Kong on Wednesday, May 22. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Ipswich, Warwick Farm, and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Racing Tips – May 22, 2024 Ipswich Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley 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…

Today’s horse racing offers & bookmaker offers | Wednesday, 22/5

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, May 22. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for May 22, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Warwick Farm – Same Race Multi 3+ Leg Bonus Back Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Warwick Farm this Wednesday and if 1 leg of your…

Moody Wishes for a Win

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I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) will get the chance to end a frustrating run of narrow misses in feature races when he goes to Eagle Farm in two weeks for the Group 1 Kingsford-Smith Stakes (1300m). Co-trainer and co-owner Peter Moody said on Monday he is pleased with the star sprinter’s condition and recovery following his narrow Doomben 10,000 defeat, despite being not so pleased with him again being edged out in a tight photo. “He ran well but he just didn’t get the cigar and I wanted him…

Oaks on the line for Kheir pair

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Leading jockeys James McDonald and Blake Shinn will on Saturday be tasked with revealing which of former New Zealand fillies Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High) and Scarlet Oak (Kermadec) is best equipped for next month’s Gr.1 Queensland Oaks. Shinn takes the ride aboard Molly Bloom and McDonald will partner Scarlet Oak in the G.2 Doomben Roses (2000m) on Saturday in a race which will likely sort out the leading chance for the 2200-metre Oaks, according to their part-owner Ozzie Kheir. Kheir, who has bought into both fillies who began their…

Doomben Cup bid for Hezashocka

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The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable is pinning their faith in last start winner Hezashocka (NZ) (Shocking) providing them with victory in the Gr.1 Doomben Cup. Hezashocka is coming off a last start win in the Listed Gosford Cup (2200m) at Newcastle on May 11 on a heavy track, conditions the stable hope will prevail for the 2000m Group One weight-for-age contest on Saturday. The Doomben Cup could also determine the path Hezashocka takes further into his campaign. Initially the stable was looking to the Gr.3 Premier’s Cup…

The Follow Files: Symons & Laxon runners primed for big carnival

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Last Saturday, all eyes were on Doomben for the first Group 1 of the Queensland Racing Carnival, while Flemington and Scone held strong support programs. We have found three runners from those meetings that are worth following after producing strong performances in defeat. You can add these horses to your blackbook so you can follow them next up. Doomben Track rating: Soft 7 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 5: Listed Members’ Handicap (1600m) | Time: 1:37.84 Horse to follow: Knight’s Choice (2nd) Although Knight’s Choice was convincingly beaten by…