Parker and Myers combine for a double at Hawera

After finishing among the minor placings in the feature races at Te Rapa on Saturday, Kevin Myers and jockey Dean Parker were back on top at Hawera a day later, picking up an early double over the fences. Myers had a trio of contenders in the New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust Maiden Hurdle (3100m) to kick off the meeting, and two of those, Duke Of Plumpton (NZ) (Bachelor Duke) and Murphy (NZ) (Tarzino), were second and third-favourites respectively with Kahu Rock (NZ) (Alamosa) on top at $4.30. Duke Of Plumpton…

Diamond Jak caps memorable double for Brosnan brothers

A convincing victory by Diamond Jak (NZ) (Jakkalberry) in the $50,000 Savabeel 2100 capped a special hour at Te Rapa on Saturday for Matamata brothers Peter and Mark Brosnan. The two trainers collected wins in back-to-back races on the Te Rapa card, starting with Ima Wonder’s (NZ) (Eighth Wonder) triumph for Peter Brosnan and his wife Jessica in the Bridges Insurance Services Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4800m). Mark Brosnan followed suit 40 minutes later, saddling Diamond Jak for a richly deserved success in the day’s 2100m open handicap. Diamond Jak headed…

Seymour races free tips & quaddie | Tuesday, August 27

What Seymour Races Where Seymour Racing Club – 55 Kobyboyn Rd, Seymour VIC 3660 When Tuesday, August 27, 2024 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Dabble An action-packed week of racing in Victoria continues with a 10-race meeting at Seymour on Tuesday afternoon. Following plenty of rain on the weekend, the track is likely to begin in the heavy range, but with favourable conditions on Monday and Tuesday, an upgrade to a soft surface is likely. The Seymour races on August 27 is set to begin at 12:30pm AEST. Best Bet…

Talent Quest digs deep to claim Red Centre Winter Series Final

Victorian apprentice Hannah Le Blanc booted home a winning double at Alice Springs, which included victory in the $40,000 Red Centre Winter Series Final (1200m) on Will Savage’s Talent Quest. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Alice Springs trainer Will Savage has started the 2024/25 season in bright fashion by winning the biggest race in the Red Centre outside the Cup Carnival. That’s after six year-old gelding Talent Quest claimed the $40,000 Red Centre Winter Series Final (1200m) at BM66 level at Pioneer Park on Sunday. Talent Quest – a $6…

Pride Of Jenni, Mr Brightside lead Memsie Stakes nominations

Pride Of Jenni winning the All-Star Mile. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) has attracted a quality list of 12 nomination for Saturday’s weight-for-age feature, with the likes of Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside set kick-off their respective spring campaigns. After a spectacular autumn preparation, including a dominant victory in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), the Ciaron Maher-trained Pride Of Jenni ($2.25) has been a long-standing favourite for the first Victorian Group 1 of the season, and she only continues to firm…

Kiwi’s dominate Grand National Day at Ballarat

The Good Fight on his way to winning Sunday’s $400,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat. Photo: Brett Holburt (Racing Photos) New Zealand-bred horses dominated the Australian Grand National meeting at Ballarat on Sunday, winning four of the six jumping races, including a phenomenal performance by The Good Fight to win the $400,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m). In his first preparation over fences, The Good Fight has made a rapid rise through the grades, progressing from a maiden hurdle success at Warrnambool in late June to a game second behind…

Mali Ston to skip Tarzino in favour of Arrowfield Stud Plate

Mali Ston with jockey Sam Weatherley on board. Photo: Race Images There was a time when Darryn Weatherley wondered if Mali Ston would ever return to a racecourse, but patience and perseverance paid off when the talented gelding kicked off his season with a powerful second in Saturday’s Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m). The Group Two-winning son of El Roca was underrated in the sprint contest, jumping a $39 chance with horse racing bookmakers, with Sacred Satono and Skew Wiff as the favoured horses in a competitive running of the…

Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | August 26, 2024

There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, August 26. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Wagga. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – August 19, 2024 Wagga 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 19, 2024, check out our…

Monday’s horse racing bookmaker offers & promos | August 26, 2024

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, August 26. 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 26, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Owners Bonus – Win a bet on your horse & receive an extra 15% of winnings in cash Account holder must be registered as an official owner of the nominated horse. Fixed…

The Good Fight dominates Grand National

The Good Fight (NZ) (High Chaparral) has dominated the A$400,000 Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat on Sunday, giving trainer Rachael Cunningham her second win in the race, and Daryl Horner Jr his first. The 10-year-old gelding was a gutsy third in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown earlier this month, but had never seen the larger obstacles on raceday before, and came into Sunday’s 4500-metre event off just one steeple trial. Cunningham’s galloper was kept safe in betting as a $10 chance, but made that price look like a typo…