The Sydney Spring Racing Carnival kicks off with the Group 1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Chris Waller, the reigning champion trainer, has a strong hand in the race with six of the 12 finalists, including the defending champion Fangirl. Fangirl is the favorite to repeat her Winx Stakes win, paying $2.30 to take […] The post Winx Stakes 2024 Preview: Fangirl Aims for Back-to-Back Victory appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Month: August 2024
Randwick race-by-race preview & quaddie | Winx Stakes Day 2024
What Winx Stakes Day 2024 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, August 24, 2024 First Race 11:45am AEST Visit Dabble The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) headlines a bumper 10-race program at Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday afternoon, signifying the unofficial start of the spring carnival. The $1 million feature is supported by a terrific undercard of black-type racing. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit for the meeting, and with sunny skies forecast leading into the weekend, punters can expect the Soft…
Doomben racing preview & quaddie selections | Saturday, August 24
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, August 24, 2024 First Race 11:53am AEST Visit Dabble Brisbane Racing Club will host a very competitive nine-race program at Doomben this Saturday afternoon, with racing set to kick off at 11:53am AEST. Although the track was rated as a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, there is no rain in the forecast, so it is expected that the surface will improve a rating or two before raceday. The rail will be in the…
Moonee Valley races top tips & best odds | Saturday, August 24
What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Saturday, August 24, 2024 First Race 1:10pm AEST Visit Dabble An action-packed nine-race meeting awaits at Moonee Valley this Saturday, headlined by the Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m). With perfect conditions on the forecast, the track is expected to improve into the Good 4 range by the time racing gets underway. The rail comes out 5m for the entire circuit, with the Moonee Valley races on August 24 commencing at 1:10pm AEST. Carlyon Stakes…
Opal Ridge chasing black-type success
Opal Ridge. Photo: RacingNSW Luke Pepper has acknowledged that Opal Ridge’s performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) will determine whether the five-year-old mare is targeted at The Kosciuszko (1200m). The Rubick-sired mare is currently the $8 third favourite with horse racing bookmakers for the $2 million country feature, but a strong showing in this weekend’s Group 3 could shift her focus towards black-type races. “We will make an announcement before the tickets are drawn on which direction we’re going,” Pepper told Racing NSW. “If she was a…
Portelli set to unleash Encap & Kimochi at Randwick
Encap winning the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality. Photo: Racing NSW Warwick Farm-based trainer Gary Portelli is set to unleash a pair of Golden Eagle (1500m) hopefuls at Randwick this Saturday. Both Encap, sired by Capitalist, and Kimochi, by Brave Smash, will kick off their four-year-old campaigns. Encap, fresh from a recent barrier trial to prepare for the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m), has impressed Portelli. “He’s come up really quickly and come up really well. If I’d have turned up and trialled him (again) he probably comes out…
Pakuranga trip a key for Country Bumpkin
Often the Bridges Insurance Services Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4800m) acts as a prelude to the Great Northern Steeplechase three weeks’ later, but for Niall Quinn, Saturday’s event is the key target for his well-performed Country Bumpkin (NZ) (St Reims) . A son of St Reims, Country Bumpkin has won four races over fences, with a trio coming in his favoured steeplechasing role where he more recently was an eye-catching second behind West Coast in the Koral Steeplechase (4250m) at Riccarton Park earlier this month. Quinn pressed onto the Grand National…
Te Akau collect a decisive double at Taupo
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were pleased to see the successful return of What You Wish For (NZ) (Embellish) and Trobriand at Taupo on Wednesday as the four-year-old pair collected fresh-up victories on the competitive card. What You Wish For, a son of former Te Akau star colt Embellish, had shown his prowess over ground as a three-year-old with a close-up third in the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m), completing his preparation with a solid sixth in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in March. Resuming off the back of two…
Today’s free horse racing previews & best bets | August 22, 2024
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, August 22. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Hawkesbury. Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – August 22, 2024 Hawkesbury 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 22, 2024 check out our…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Thursday, August 22. 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 22, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Hawkesbury R1-3 | Run 2nd or 3rd get your stake back in bonus bets Run 2nd or 3rd in Races 1-3 at Hawkesbury and receive a bonus back up to $25. PlayUp…