Kennedy & Furlong chasing home track Stakes success

Riccarton trainers Shane Kennedy & Anna Furlong will have two chances in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m). Photo: Race Images South Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong will again target a black-type feature on their home track on Saturday with a pair of contrasting juvenile contenders. The Riccarton trainers will be represented in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) by Rose Of Dublin and Lil Zena, who boast similar form lines but are chalk and cheese in appearance. “They are totally different types and Rose Of Dublin is quite leggy and probably…

Australia considered for leading sprinter

Plans for Babylon Berlin are yet to be locked in, but a trip to Australia is high on the wish list for the top-quality sprinter. The multiple Group-winning daughter of All Too Hard hasn’t raced since she finished out of the money in the Gr.1 Railway (1200m) at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day, after which she underwent a wind operation. The Ben and Ryan Foote-trained mare, who is tentatively booked to cross the Tasman later this month, took a pleasing step toward a return to competition on Tuesday when she…

Rolls set for Warrnambool Cup defence

Rolls ridden by Harry Grace wins at Warrnambool on Tuesday. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) After securing his first victory since claiming the 2023 Listed Warrnambool Cup (2350m) by winning a 1700-metre handicap at the same track on Tuesday, a race where he finished runner-up last year, the Maddie Raymond-trained Rolls is now set to pursue back-to-back wins in the Cup as he lines up again on Thursday. The seven-year-old gelding aims to emulate Hissing Sid’s feat in 2010 by winning the Listed event in consecutive years. Raymond expressed confidence…

Gold Wolf primed for SA Derby tilt

SA Derby hopeful Gold Wolf. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Mornington-based trainers David and Coral Feek are gearing up to send out just their second ever Group 1 runner as Gold Wolf takes on Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. After securing a victory in the Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield on April 6, the son of Tivaci skipped the Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) at Flemington last week. “We were happy to keep the horse to 2500 metres and the way that race ended…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 1, 2024

Horse racing on Wednesday, May 1, will feature five 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 Canterbury, Happy Valley (HK) and Warrnambool. Wednesday Racing Tips – May 1, 2024 Canterbury Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips Warrnambool 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…

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Picklebet is causing quite a stir among horse racing aficionados with its exciting 25% Boosted Winnings promotion for today’s Warrnambool races. This thrilling offer allows punters to boost their potential winnings, adding an extra layer of excitement to the already electrifying action on the track. Thanks to Picklebet’s innovative promotion, bettors can take advantage of the opportunity to boost their returns while enjoying the thrill of backing their favourite runners at Warrnambool. Warrnambool – 25% Boosted Winnings Max bonus $250. First fixed win bet only. Paid in bonus cash. Picklebet…

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On Wednesday, May 1, 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 May 1, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Warrnambool Races 1-4 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1-4 at Warrnambool this Tuesday to Thursday across the Warrnambool Carnival and if it runs 2nd or 3rd get up to $50 in Bonus Cash. Fixed Win bets only. Neds Terms and…

Biggles set to fly high at Addington tonight

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk With four second placings from just five starts, Biggles is overdue to break maidens in Race 4, the Fahey Fence Hire Pace, at Addington tonight. The six-year-old has been a model of consistency with Geraldine-based trainer John Murdoch chasing an elusive win throughout Canterbury over the past month or so, since his debut second at Oamaru on March 24. At Ashburton on April 19 he went down by just a nose to Sister Love. His latest performance was another second, a head behind…

Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 2nd May

Today 2nd 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. New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Shaune Ritchie hoping for carnival boost at Eagle Farm Shaune Ritchie will look to three-year-old filly Maurizma to successfully open the stable’s latest overseas venture. The Cambridge horseman, who … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago…