The Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) will again be the target for last season’s runner-up Tahuroa Height. The son of Zed produced a sterling performance to beat all bar Nedwin in 2023 and trainer Stephen Ralph is keen to give the rising nine-year-old the opportunity to go one better. Tahuroa Height will bid to stage a return to his best form on Saturday when he runs in the TAB Hurdle (2800m) at Te Rapa after a disappointing effort at Hastings where he tailed the field home in the Hawke’s Bay Hurdle…
Month: July 2024
Mxothwa to make riding debut
Apprentice jockey Sima Mxothwa will join the growing list of expat South Africans riding in New Zealand when he makes his race day debut at Te Rapa on Saturday. The 22-year-old rider has had a lifelong involvement in racing and was inspired to follow a career in the sport when attending race meetings in South Africa as a child with his father. “My Dad used to work as a strapper and my brother is a professional jockey,” Mxothwa said. “I grew up around horses and I had a passion for…
Eliud looking to round out campaign with Flemington success
Tony Pike is hoping his three-year-old Eliud can finish a successful preparation on a high note on Saturday when he contests the Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) at Flemington. The son of Almanzor has flourished in his autumn preparation, backing up his maiden success with a comprehensive winning performance at open three-year-old level, giving Pike confidence to book his ticket and contest a pair of Flemington races. Stepping out over 2000m on June 22, Eliud lost no admirers finishing boldly for fifth after finding no fortune in transit and on straightening.…
He’s Maverick faces big challenge in Darwin Guineas
Leading Top End jockey Sonja Logan is all smiles after guiding the Kym Healy-trained Darwin Guineas prospect He’s Maverick to an eye-catching win against fellow three-year-olds over 1300m at Fannie Bay on June 22. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Fotofinish Racepix) With so many three-year-olds in good form, it is shaping up as a highly competitive Darwin Guineas (1600m) at Fannie Bay on Saturday. The $75,000 feature launches the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival, but with a split match separating eight horses the Guineas is up for grabs. Kym Healy’s He’s Maverick was…
Today’s free horse racing previews & best bets | Thursday, July 4
There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, July 4. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Sale & Happy Valley (HK). Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – July 4, 2024 Sale Racing Tips Happy Valley (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 Thursday, July 4. 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 4, 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…
Maher reaches 100th Victorian metro win, eyes new career high
Trainer Ciaron Maher after his horse Interpretation (IRE) won the Apiam Animal Health Bendigo Cup at Bendigo Racecourse on November 01, 2023 in Bendigo, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher achieved a milestone by securing his 100th win in the Victorian metropolitan races for the season at Sandown on Wednesday. Baroque Road, piloted by Jamie Mott, won by a margin in the sixth race, allowing Maher to reach the coveted century mark. The four-year-old offspring of Caravaggio had odds of +500 with the leading Australian bookmakers. 3/7/24 Sandown…
Sir John Monash Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Sir John Monash Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1100m The Sir John Monash Stakes is a Group 3 weight-for-age event, over 1100m, held at Caulfield Racecourse. Originally run as a 1000m sprint, the Sir John Monash Stakes has been run as an 1100m event since 2005. First run as a Listed race in 1994, the Sir John Monash Stakes was upgrade to a Group 3 event in 2014 and…
Sale races preview, top tips & best odds | Thursday, July 4
What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Thursday, July 4, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing heads to the Sale Turf Club in Victoria on Thursday afternoon with a competitive eight-race meeting set to greet punters. Clear skies are forecast for the day, with the track likely to remain a Soft 7. The rail will come out 4m for the entire circuit, with the Sale races on July 4 set to commence at 12:25pm AEST. Best Bet at Sale: Mansiere…
Willit wins at Rotorua
Debbie Sweeney had expected Willit to give a bold account of himself at Rotorua and the three-year-old duly delivered at the first time of asking on Wednesday. The Te Awamutu trainer had been more than happy with the son of Swiss Ace ahead of his debut in the Macmillan Accountants Maiden (1215m) and he proved comfortably superior to his age group rivals. He is raced by breeder and Westbury Stud principal Gerry Harvey, whose colours were also later carried to victory by Murch in the Greenlight Insurance Brokers Maiden (1215m)…