Month: August 2024

Alabama Lass on her way to a dominant win at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ken and Bev Kelso’s stable star Legarto may be on the quiet list at the moment after straining a muscle earlier this month, but the Matamata couple still have plenty to look forward to this spring with exciting filly Alabama Lass. The three-year-old daughter of Alabama Express was an eye-catching winner on debut at her home track in February before finishing runner-up at the same track a fortnight later in the Group…

Savaglee powering away at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Group Three winner Savaglee made the perfect start to his three-year-old season at Taupo on Wednesday. The son of Savabeel jumped well from barrier two and quickly settled outside leader When Stars Align. Savaglee continued to eke into his foes advantage and hit the lead with 200m to go, and he continued to build on his advantage to score a 1.25-length victory over race favourite Super Photon. Purchased by The Oaks Stud General Manager Rick Williams out of…

Multiple Group One winner Orchestral. Photo: Trish Dunell Roger James gave his seal of approval to glamour mare Orchestral following her hit-out at Taupo on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainer, who prepares the daughter of Savabeel with Robert Wellwood, was more than happy with her performance in an 1100m heat held before the race meeting. “We came here with a job to do and achieved that. We’ve been pretty careful with her, she had a big puff afterwards and she’ll probably go to Ellerslie to trial again,” James said. The dual…

Winx Stakes favourite Fangirl. Photo: RacingNSW The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) signifies the unofficial start of the spring carnival, with a quality field of 12 set to line up in the $1 million feature at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. 11 of the 12 runners engaged are first-up into the event, with the Chris Waller barn boasting a strong contingent of seven runners in this year’s edition, including the well-supported favourite and last year’s winner, Fangirl The three-time Group 1 winning daughter of Sebring has been installed as a +100…

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Ladies Day Vase Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1600m The $200,000 Group 3 Ladies Day Vase is a 1600m horse race for mares aged four years and older, run under set weights and penalty conditions, with it set to be next held on October 12, 2024, at Caulfield Racecourse. Raced on Caulfield Guineas Day, the Ladies Day Vase was first run as a Listed event, before being elevated to Group…

Buenos Noches winning the 2023 Show County Quality. Photo: RacingNSW Flemington’s Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) on September 14 is set to be the first-up race for Buenos Noches, as the five-year-old sprinter continues his off-track preparations. Trained by Matthew Smith, the son of Supido kicked off last season with a win in the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on August 19 but has since gone winless in eight starts. However, he showed promise recently by finishing fifth, just 1.9 lengths behind Ducasse, in a 900-metre…

Moir Stakes-bound Coleman. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Coleman, one of Australia’s top young horses from last season, will start his spring campaign in the Group 1 AJ Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley on September 7. While originally nominated for this Saturday’s Carlyon Stakes at The Valley, trainer Matt Laurie has chosen to trial Coleman over 800 metres at Cranbourne on Monday instead. The Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) and Group 1 ATC Sires’ (1400m) placegetter had his first look at The Valley track on Tuesday morning. Laurie emphasised…

Lady Laguna ridden by Tyler Schiller takes out the 2024 Group 1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Racing NSW The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) entries are packed with Group 1-winning mares, but Saturday’s Randwick card features another race showcasing top-level talent. The $250,000 Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) is set to be the springboard for Lady Laguna, who claimed victory in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m). The five-year-old mare was unable to participate in Monday’s Randwick trials, which were rescheduled from last Friday. However, a strong exhibition…

There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, August 21. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Sandown & Warwick Farm. Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – August 21, 2024 Sandown Racing Tips Warwick Farm 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…