Surgenor set to chase Group 1 success with Whiskey ‘N’ Roses

Whiskey ‘N Roses (outside) fights off the challenge of Joshua Brown at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Rugged three-year-old Whiskey ‘N Roses showed he could be a contender for higher honours in the spring when he made it back-to-back victories with a gritty performance at Te Rapa. The Joanne Surgenor-prepared son of Belardo took on the older horses at Rating 65 level after breaking his maiden status at Ruakaka back in June. Given a freshen up by Surgenor following that success, Whiskey ‘N Roses stripped in good order…

Dashing Duchess to chase Stakes success after Moonee Valley win

Dashing Duchess conquers open company at Moonee Valley. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Spring staying features are looming large on the horizon for Dashing Duchess after the Kiwi-bred mare’s dominant victory at Moonee Valley. It was the second win from as many starts at The Valley for the Tavistock mare, who was a two-length winner against Benchmark 78 opposition two weeks earlier. The step up to open company on Saturday held no fears for the five-year-old, who delivered an even more convincing performance as a $1.90 favourite with horse racing bookmakers. Jockey…

Strathtay continues strong start to Australian career

Strathtay shows his class at Randwick. Photo: Bradley Photos Imported New Zealand stayer Strathtay has made an impressive start to his Australian career, and he kept that strong form going with a third Sydney victory at Randwick. A two-time winner in New Zealand for Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, the Preferment gelding relocated across the Tasman earlier this year and joined the powerful stable of expat Kiwi trainer Chris Waller. Strathtay kicked off his Australian career with a fifth at Rosehill on June 1, followed by Saturday victories…

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Saturday, August 24. 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 24, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Winx Stakes – Real Cash Back Up To $1000 If Your Horse Runs 2nd If your horse runs 2nd at the Winx Stakes get REAL CASH back up to $1,000. If your…

Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 24th August

Today 24th August 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 1 year ago Belmont racing tips, value bets & quaddie | August 26, 2023 Belmont Park will play host to a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Stern…

Viney stable eyes Red Centre Winter Series Final

Jaidyn Viney, son of Alice Springs trainer Ray Viney, is looking forward to the first race meeting in six weeks at Pioneer Park on Sunday. Just like everyone else in Alice Springs, the Ray Viney stable is looking forward to the races on Sunday. The Alice Springs Turf Club last hosted a meeting on July 14 before remedial work took place on Pioneer Park’s dirt surface. Unfortunately, the track didn’t recover in time with the July 28 and August 10 meetings abandoned. The Vineys have seven horses on deck in…

Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | 24/8/2024

There are 13 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Saturday, August 24. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Randwick, Moonee Valley, Doomben, Morphettville & Belmont. Saturday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – August 24, 2024 Randwick Racing Tips Moonee Valley Racing Tips Doomben Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Belmont 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…

Morphettville racing preview & best bets | Saturday, August 24

What Morphettville Parks Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, August 24, 2024 First Race 12:17pm ACST Visit Dabble The Listed Leon Macdonald Stakes will headline a massive nine-race program on the Mophettville Parks track this Saturday afternoon. With more rain forecast to fall in the lead-up to the meeting, it is expected that the surface will remain a Soft 7 for the whole day. The rail will be in the +6m position from the 1000m-winning post and the +3m position for the remainder,…

Industry mourns Kevin Hickman

The New Zealand thoroughbred industry has lost one of its most influential figures of the last two decades with the passing of Kevin Hickman after a long illness. Tributes to the Valachi Downs principal have flowed from around New Zealand and Australia, including from Gareth Downey, who was Valachi’s general manager from 2020 to its closure in 2022. He now has a management role with leading Australian stable Lindsay Park Racing. “It really is a huge loss, and it’s the end of what’s been a very difficult journey in recent…

Trans-Tasman feature double on Leaderboard’s agenda

Fortuna Racing flagbearer Leaderboard has the opportunity to contest showpiece jumps races on both sides of the Tasman over the coming weeks, beginning with a shot at the A$400,000 Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. The American-bred son of Street Cry has been an outstanding performer for Fortuna since his purchase for 70,000 guineas by De Burgh Equine at the 2018 Autumn Horses in Training Sale in Newmarket. Throughout the ensuing six years he has recorded eight wins in the Fortuna colours and banked more than…