Month: May 2024

Eagle Farm full racing preview & best bets | Saturday, June 1

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What Queensland Derby Day 2024 Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, June 1, 2024 First Race 11:43am AEST Visit Dabble The Group 1 Queensland Derby will headline a massive day of racing at Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon, with nine races set down for decision. Although the track is rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, there is a good amount of rain forecast for Saturday, so the surface may worsen during the meeting. The rail will be in its…

Southern star kicks off big weekend for southern scribe

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk He calls himself “the King of Content” and Jonny Turner is hopeful his King’s Birthday weekend is going to get off to an early and successful start at Addington tonight. As an Invercargill-based racing journalist his stock and trade is writing about all things related to harness racing and producing content for his social media channels, especially from his home patch south of the Waitaki. But the proud Southlander also literally puts his money where his mouth is. His latest “project” is Southside…

Southerner star kicks off big weekend for southern scribe

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk He calls himself “the King of Content” and Jonny Turner is hopeful his King’s Birthday weekend is going to get off to an early and successful start at Addington tonight. As an Invercargill-based racing journalist his stock and trade is writing about all things related to harness racing and producing content for his social media channels, especially from his home patch south of the Waitaki. But the proud Southlander also literally puts his money where his mouth is. His latest “project” is Southside…

Forsman chasing trans-Tasman features

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This Saturday is what everything is about for trainer Andrew Forsman – having stakes contenders on either side of the Tasman. The Cambridge-based horseman, who also runs a satellite stable out of Flemington, will be shooting for Group One glory in the Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm, and will be represented in each of the stakes races at Wanganui. His two-pronged attack in the Derby includes Group Three performer First Innings and Group Three winner Moonlight Magic. “It’s very exciting to have two runners in the Derby this weekend,…

Wexford runner looking to continue his winning roll

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Progressive galloper Little Bit Of Love will aim to complete his preparation on a high this Saturday at Pukekohe, chasing a fourth-straight victory in the Elsdon Park 1400. The late-developing four-year-old only made his debut in December but has rapidly risen through the grades with four wins from seven appearances, most recently completing a hattrick for trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott at Te Rapa. Little Bit Of Love was piloted in that race by apprentice Ngakau Hailey, and his three-kilogram claim will provide weight relief from his 60.5kg impost…

Adefill enhances dirt course reputation with sixth win

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Adefill charges to impressive victory at Sha Tin. Some horses simply prefer racing on Sha Tin’s alternate surface and Adefill has once again confirmed that he undoubtedly falls into that category. The 83-rater enhanced his standing as one of Hong Kong’s top dirt course performers tonight (Wednesday, 29 May) with a smart conquest under Karis Teetan in the Class 2 Chun Shek Handicap (1650m) – the first of an eight-race all-dirt programme. Delivering trainer Ricky Yiu’s 50th win this season, Adefill banished four rivals to scoop his biggest success to…

Awkward draw for Larry’s comeback

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by Adam Hamilton The champ is back. Leap To Fame takes the first step towards what could and should be an assault on the New Zealand Cup when he returns from a spell at Albion Park on Saturday night. Trainer-driver Grant Dixon opted to sharpen-up the champion five-year-old with a 1660m mobile race before trying standing-start racing for the first time a week later in the Flashing Red at Albion Park. The Flashing Red and the $100,000 Group 2 Redcliffe Cup on June 29 are the pivotal races where Leap…

Today’s Australian horse racing tips & quaddie picks | 30/5/24

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There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, May 30. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Pakenham and Hawkesbury. Thursday’s Racing Tips – May 30, 2024 Pakenham Racing Tips Hawkeabury 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 May 30, 2024…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker promos & bonus offers | 30/5/24

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Thursday, May 30. 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 30, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Pakenham Races 1 – 3. Bonus Back 2nd or 3rd Get your stake back in bonus bets. Limits apply. PlayUp T&Cs apply. Login to PlayUp to Claim Promo Pakenham get 25% Boosted…

Kim Butt heads to Addington after Timaru treble

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Just days after landing her first ever driving treble, Kimberly Butt is seeking further success at Addington tonight – but knows it won’t be easy. At Timaru on Sunday she had wins with Spirited Lou and Lester for Rakaia trainer Warren Stapleton and then capped off an already successful day by winning the last with Jazzys Upstart for her employers Brent and Tim White. It was the first time she’s had three wins in a day in more than a decade of race…