Six Darwin wins for Son Of Bielski, Darwin Guineas takes shape

Injury denied him an Alice Springs Cup start in April, but Son Of Bielski is definitely in the Darwin Cup (2050m) frame come August after saluting at Fannie Bay on Saturday. The Chris Nash-trained seven-year-old gelding, returning after winning the St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) in March, outclassed his four rivals over 1300m (BM76) to make it six straight wins in the Top End since October. The son of Dissident – the $2.15 favourite with online bookmakers – who arrived via NZ, Victoria and SA, was considered a strong Alice…

Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | Sunday, June 23

There are eight horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, June 23. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Cranbourne and Sha Tin (HK). Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – June 23, 2024 Cranbourne Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) 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…

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, June 23. 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 June 23, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sunday Bonus Back 2nd ALL RACES at Sha Tin Auto-applied in Bet Slip. Limits apply. Min 6 runners. Fixed odds only. Check your Vault for eligibility Login to UniBet to Claim Promo…

Only one point separates top two in amateur drivers’ championship

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk The Gavelhouse.com New Zealand Amateur Drivers’ Championships looks headed for a close finish on a cold and rainy day in Christchurch today. Just one point separates Michael House and Cheree Wigg with two races left at Addington this afternoon. Wigg, who is New Zealand’s representative at the world championships in Finland later this year, won the opening race at Cambridge on Thursday night with Midfrew Lucre, with House second with Dom Toretto. Despite being “crook all week” House then turned the tables by…

Luvnwar impressive in Belmont Guineas

Kiwi import Luvnwar (NZ) (War Decree) scored her first stakes victory when landing the Listed Amelia Park-Belmont Guineas (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday, with a length and a half to spare over runner-up Petrouchka (More Than Ready). Prepared by Michael Grantham, Luvnwar had previously won over 1400m at Belmont, having finished runner-up on her Australian debut over 1200m. The daughter of War Decree is raced by Peters Investments Pty Ltd and was purchased privately out of New Zealand by Liam Peters Byerley Bloodstock on behalf of his grandfather Bob, after…

Crosshaven returns to winner’s circle

The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained Crosshaven (Smart Missile) recorded the seventh win of his career after closing late to land the Country Achiever Shane Fliedner (1100m) at Flemington on Saturday. The son of Smart Missile was patiently handled by Luke Currie before navigating a path closest to the fence, scoring his first win since his triumph in the Gr.3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) back in November 2022. With the rail out 11 metres and the fresher ground out wide, Crosshaven defied his inside draw to score at odds of…

Casino Princess lands popular win in Tauranga Classic

The Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1600m) produced one of the most popular winners in its 44-year history with Saturday’s black-type breakthrough by local mare Casino Princess (NZ) (Casino Prince). The highly talented five-year-old is trained at the track by the 92-year-old Cliff Goss, who also shares ownership with his close friend Darryl Heaphy. Saturday’s $80,000 fillies and mares’ feature was the first black-type appearance for Casino Princess and clearly her toughest test yet. She had risen through the grades with four wins and four placings in her promising 10-start…

Khan Hunter delivers Fuller’s Kiwifruit Cup

Tauranga horseman Antony Fuller has been chasing a victory in the Seeka Kiwifruit Cup (2100m) for several years, and his talented stayer Khan Hunter (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) got the job done in style on Saturday at his home course. A son of Mongolian Khan, Khan Hunter earned his breakthrough success in a maiden highweight over 2100m in March 2022, and he has come a long way since that victory highlighted by a standout season this term. He won a competitive Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers’ Championship Qualifier (2100m) in November, before finishing…

Cranbourne Sunday races preview & best odds | Sunday, June 23

What Cranbourne Races Where Cranbourne Turf Club – 50 Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Sunday, June 23, 2024 First Race 5:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Horse racing in Victoria heads to Cranbourne on Sunday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. Despite clear skies on the agenda, the track will likely remain a Soft 6 due to the cold conditions in the regions, while the rail sticks to its true position the entire circuit. Action from Cranbourne is set to commence at 12:15pm AEST. Best Bet at…