New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is thrilled to announce a raft of new initiatives aimed at further enhancing the country’s first-ever Thoroughbred slot race, The NZB Kiwi, set to be run on 8 March 2025 at Ellerslie Racecourse. $175k NZB Kiwi Bonus Challenge In a move to further reward foundation Slot Holders for their support, NZTR will offer a brand new $175k NZB Kiwi Bonus Challenge for three-year-olds participating in the 2025 edition of the NZB Kiwi. Once a Slot Holder has nominated their runner for the 2025 NZB Kiwi,…
Month: June 2024
Ward Lamon due at Ascot Park today
By Jonny Turner Kirk Larsen is keeping his options open as he chases down a deserved win with Ward Lamon. The pacer has been brilliantly consistent through the autumn and winter, coming into race 7 at Ascot Park on Friday on the back of three second placings. While tactics look obvious for Larsen with Ward Lamon perfectly placed in barrier 3, the trainer-driver has plenty of choices in front of him. “From 3, it would be good if we were able to punch out and lead, but it’s not the…
Nash Rawiller suspended, Misses Stradbroke and other major races
Nash Rawiller winning the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap on top of Black Pirahna in 2010 Jockey Nash Rawiller, who has been performing well with a 19% win rate in his 100 rides, will be absent from the Stradbroke Handicap event due to a suspension for careless riding. The suspension was imposed after he was found guilty of allowing his horse to shift in and cause interference during a race at Warwick Farm. Despite pleading guilty and accepting the consequences, Rawiller will miss races including the Stradbroke Handicap, the JJ Atkins,…
Today Australian horse racing tips & betting previews | 7/6/24
There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, June 7. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Swan Hill. Friday’s Racing Tips – June 7, 2024 Swan Hill 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 June 7, 2024 check out our…
Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & betting promo’s | 7/6/24
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, June 7. 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 7, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Friday Bonus Back 2nd At Swan Hill Fixed odds only. Check your vault for eligibility T&Cs apply. Login to UniBet to Claim Promo Swan Hill Races 1 & 2. Bonus Back 2nd…
Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 7th June
Today 7th June 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. Horse Racing Tips 40 mins ago Today Australian horse racing tips & betting previews | 7/6/24 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled in Australia on Friday. See HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on June … Read More Horse Racing Tips 45 mins ago Today’s horse racing…
Malt on target for Ruakaka feature
It may have been something of a ‘coming-of-age’ season for Malt Time (Adelaide), but her South Auckland-based trainer Shaun Clotworthy concedes her racing career is still coming to an end. The seven-year-old Adelaide mare goes into Saturday’s Porthouse Bar & Eatery Bream Bay Sprint (1400m) at Ruakaka second-up for a new campaign designed to build fitness for another tilt at Group One racing through the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival. A late bloomer, Malt Time finished second in the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings last spring, before third placings…
Murdochs targeting Ruakaka series
The appeal of better track conditions at Ruakaka has Moira and Keiran Murdoch eyeing a series of races for their team in the coming months, including talented five-year-old Shamus (NZ) (Shamexpress). A winner of six races, including the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) under the care of Allan Sharrock, Shamus joined the Murdoch’s earlier this year for a change of scenery, notably with their use of Karioitahi Beach for training. In his first appearance for the stable over 1200m at Te Rapa, the son of Shamexpress pressed on well for fifth…
Illicit Dreams ready to resume at Ruakaka
Sharp local filly Illicit Dreams (NZ) (Vancouver) will aim to continue her strong fresh-up record when resuming in the Shane Batten Electrical (1100m) at Ruakaka on Saturday. The daughter of Vancouver has shown plenty of talent over the shorter distances in her career, with a victory in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) and a second placing behind Viva Vienna (NZ) (All Too Hard) in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) to her name. Her most recent victory came at Greymouth in January over 1100m while based with co-trainer Krystal Williams…
Sha Tin Saturday racing preview & best bets | June 8, 2024
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Saturday, June 8, 2024 First Race 4pm HKT (6pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin this Saturday afternoon, with an ultra-competitive 10-part program set for decision. The rail is in the C course for the meeting, and with the deluge of rain forecast to continue leading into the weekend, expect a yielding surface prior to the jump at 4pm local time. Best Bet at Sha Tin: The Winnabe…