Shelley Wright kicks off season on winning note at Te Rapa

Endean Ace and Ngakau Hailey winning at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Glen Massey horsewoman Shelley Wright was rapt to kick off her season on a winning note at Te Rapa on Saturday, courtesy of progressive stayer Endean Ace. A gelding by Tarzino, Endean Ace had been knocking on the door to break maiden status with two strong efforts over a mile and 2100 metres this campaign, closing a $4.70 second-favourite to Hootie Johnson ($3.50) with horse racing bookmakers. Endean Ace was trapped wide…

Muswellbrook free racing preview & quaddie tips | August 12, 2024

What Muswellbrook Races Where Muswellbrook Race Club – Skellatar Park, 15 Racecourse Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 When Monday, August 12, 2024 First Race 1:05pm AEST Visit Dabble The new week of racing gets underway at Muswellbrook Race Club on Monday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program set for decision. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with little to no rain forecast in the lead-up, the current Good 4 rating should hold for race-day. All the action is scheduled to kick off at 1:05pm local time.…

Bill Thurlow claims training double at Woodville

Battle Secret (right) strides out in the closing stages under Masa Hashizume at Woodville. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Bill Thurlow’s top performers are still waiting in the wings ahead of the spring racing period, but that didn’t stop the Waverley horseman from picking up an impressive double at Woodville on Sunday. After finishing a narrow second in the opener with Towrope, Thurlow collected his first winner of the meeting with progressive mare Ziggy Khan. The five-year-old daughter of Mongolian Khan was having just her sixth start and…

Blake Shinn wins back-to-back Scobie Breasley Medals

Blake Shinn wins the Scobie Beasley (Photo by David Geraghty/Racing Photos) Reigning Scobie Breasley Medal winner Blake Shinn has retained Victorian racing’s highest individual honour on a night when the father-and-son team of Anthony and Sam Freedman were feted for their training achievements and their star stayer Without A Fight was named the Victorian Racehorse of the Year. The 2024 Victorian Racing Awards, held in Melbourne on Saturday night, culminated in Shinn – who polled 72 votes to narrowly defeat his nearest rival Damian Lane by just four votes (68)…

Thurlow collects winning double at Woodville

Bill Thurlow’s top performers are still waiting in the wings ahead of the spring racing period, but that didn’t stop the Waverley horseman from picking up an impressive double at Woodville on Sunday. After finishing a narrow second in the opener with Towrope, Thurlow collected his first winner of the meeting with progressive mare Ziggy Khan (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) in the Beale Trucking (2200m). The five-year-old daughter of Mongolian Khan was having just her sixth start and broke maiden status a fortnight ago at Waverley, with the step-up to Rating…

Wright aces season opener at Te Rapa

Glen Massey horsewoman Shelley Wright was rapt to kick off her season on a winning note at Te Rapa on Saturday, courtesy of progressive stayer Endean Ace (NZ) (Tarzino). A gelding by Tarzino, Endean Ace had been knocking on the door to break maiden status with two strong efforts over a mile and 2100 metres this campaign, closing a $4.70 second-favourite to Hootie Johnson ($3.50). Contesting the Waikato Draught 2100, Endean Ace was trapped wide from an outside barrier in the early stages under apprentice Ngakau Hailey, who soon found…

Plenty of smiles after Te Rapa trial

A classy field of some of the best and brightest gallopers in New Zealand racing went around in an open 1100m trial to kick proceedings off at Te Rapa on Saturday. For most, the trial provided the perfect opportunity to test fitness levels ahead of their looming spring assignments with a number of eye-catching runs, none more so than the first three home in the contest. Leading sprinter/miler Sacred Satono (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) led comfortably throughout with rider Triston Moodley having a good grip on the five-year-old entire the length…

Marko masters heavy track at Riccarton

Master Marko (NZ) (Contributer) continued to make an impression since returning to New Zealand at Riccarton Park on Saturday, picking up his second victory in four starts with a decisive display in the Heatstore Open Handicap (1400m). The son of Contributer is owned by trainer Kelvin Tyler and his wife Vanessa, who campaigned him across the Tasman for just shy of two years after he placed in the Listed Dunedin Guineas (1500m) as a three-year-old. After collecting four wins racing in Queensland, Master Marko returned to his homeland in the…

Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | Sunday, August 11

There are eight horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, August 11. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Casterton & Echuca. Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – August 11, 2024 Casterton Racing Tips Echuca 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 August…

Today’s online bookmakers promos & horse racing bonuses | 11/8/24

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, August 11. 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 August 11, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sunday Bonus Back 2nd or 3rd R1-3 at Sunshine Coast Auto-applied in Bet Slip. Limits apply. Min 6 runners. Fixed odds only. Check your Vault for eligibility Login to UniBet to Claim…