Wessex shows her class at Hastings

Wessex in full flight as she pulls away to claim the Valley D’Vine Restaurant Handicap (1400m) under Rihaan Goyaram at Hastings on Saturday. Photo: Tracy Anderson Trainer Andrew Forsman had just one runner engaged at Hastings on Saturday which was all he needed to collect the major spoils in the feature flat event, the Valley D’Vine Restaurant Handicap (1400m). Talented four-year-old Wessex duly rewarded the many punters who sent her out as the dominant $1.70 favourite for the open 1400m contest, off the back of a gritty performance to finish…

Poignant Te Rapa victory for Wewillrock

Wewillrock powers away to an impressive victory in the Group One Turf Bar Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A few days after the loss of legendary Hawke’s Bay studmaster and administrator Tom Lowry, his nephew Guy played a starring role on Saturday with Wewillrock’s scintillating victory in the Group One Turf Bar Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa. Tom Lowry died on Monday at the age of 88, just a day after being a special guest at the Hawke’s Bay/Poverty Bay Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association’s annual weanling…

Warrnambool races preview, tips & quaddie | Sunday, July 7

What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Thursday, May 2, 2024 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble Jumps racing takes centre stage at Warrnambool on Sunday afternoon, with an eight-race meeting set down for decision. The first six races will be held over obstacles, with the final two races held under highweight conditions on the flat. The track is rated a Soft 7, with the rail sticking to its true position. The action from the ‘Bool commences at 12:05pm AEST. Thackeray Steeplechase…

Aljay brings up century for Sutherland

Lily Sutherland guides the Kevin Myers-trained Aljay to victory at Hastings on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Apprentice jockey Lily Sutherland brought up the 100th win of her career with a well-timed finish aboard Aljay in Saturday’s Beard Brothers Handicap (2200m) at Hastings. Sutherland headed to Hawke’s Bay on Saturday with 99 wins to her name, and she had a frustrating start to the day with a series of second placings on Honey Badger, Tanner and Carignan. But the well-performed Aljay delivered the milestone for his 20-year-old…

Sunshine Coast meeting postponed

The Sunshine Coast Turf Club and QRIC Stewards have made the decision to postpone the remaining races of the Sunshine Coast horse racing meeting due to inclement weather and the state of the track, with races five to nine to be rescheduled. After kicking off the program on a Heavy 10 surface, persistent rain in between races, and a lack of sun to dry out the track, stewards and the club were left with no other decision but to postpone the final five races of the day. Unfortunately for racegoers…

Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | July 6, 2024

There are 11 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Saturday, July 6. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Flemington, Sunshine Coast, Randwick, Belmont, Darwin & Sha Tin (HK). Saturday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – July 6, 2024 Flemington Racing Tips Sunshine Coast Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Belmont Racing Tips Darwin 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…

Today’s horse racing promotions & bookmaker offers | 6/7/2024

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Saturday, July 6. 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 July 6, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Any Australian Racing 3+ Leg Multi | If 1 Leg Fails Bonus Back Up To $50 Place a 3+ leg Fixed Win/Place Multi across Australian Thoroughbred, Harness or Greyhound racing this week…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 6th July

This day 6th July 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 25 mins ago Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | July 6, 2024 11 horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Saturday, July 6. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago…

Entries Open for the World’s Best Breeze Up Sale 

Entries for NZB’s 2024 Ready to Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds are now open, with the Sale set to be held at the Karaka Sales Centre on 20 and 21 November.   Unprecedented results were witnessed at the 2023 edition of the Sale, with the total aggregate increasing by 39% to over $35.1 million and no less than 12 lots that sold for $500,000 or more.   NZB’s graduate success continues to confirm the status of the Sale as the best of its kind in the world, with Ready to Run Sale graduates claiming 29…

Blinkers to spark Thompson duo at Randwick

John Thompson will saddle up two runners at Randwick and both will be sporting a key gear change, one for the first time. Blinkers go back on With Your Blessing (NZ) (Vadamos) for Saturday’s Catanach’s Jewellers Handicap (1200m), while Jojo Was A Man will wear the shades for the first time in the Listed Winter Stakes (1400m). With Your Blessing raced well in blinkers last preparation but Thompson kept them off for his first-up run and he finished a solid fifth to Opal Ridge in the Ortensia Stakes at Scone. Thompson opted to keep them off for…