Giga Kick on song for return after Randwick trial

2022 Everest champion Giga Kick. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Clayton Douglas-trained Giga Kick has produced a strong piece of work on the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Monday morning in preparation for his return to racing in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) on September 7. It had been over a year since the 2022 Everest (1200m) winner had stepped out in Sydney, with James McDonald taking the reins aboard the now five-year-old gelding in the third barrier trial of the morning. He was niggled along in the…

Northwood Plume Stakes

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Northwood Plume Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1200m The Northwood Plume Stakes is a Group 3 1200m sprint for mares aged four-years-old and older. Held on Caulfield Guineas day each year, the Northwood Plume Stakes is run for $200,000 in 2024. Introduced to the Australian horse racing calendar in 2005, the Northwood Plume Stakes has been a catalyst to some successful careers for seasoned mares. Tofane won the Northwood…

Waller set to unleash stars in Group 1 Winx Stakes

Fangirl will return in Saturday’s Group 1 Winx Stakes. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Chris Waller is poised to tackle the first Group 1 race of the Sydney season with up to six of his top stars in Saturday’s Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Five of them—Fangirl, Via Sistina, Riff Rocket, Zougotcha, and Atishu—had exhibition gallops at Rosehill on Saturday, with Buckaroo also set to join them. Waller, who has won the race named after his champion mare seven times, including with Fangirl last year, is confident in…

Bold Bastille to return in Listed Carlyon Stakes

Carlyon Stakes contender Bold Bastille. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Bold Bastille is set to capitalise on a change in the conditions of Saturday’s Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley as she begins her spring campaign. Traditionally restricted to four-year-olds and older, this year’s Listed race is now open to three-year-olds, giving Bold Bastille the opportunity to compete while carrying just 50.5 kilograms in the sprint. Co-trainer Ben Hayes is optimistic that this race could serve as a valuable prep for the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) on September…

Another Wil edging closer to spring return

The Ciaron Maher trained Another Wil. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher-trained Another Wil (Street Boss) is set to bypass the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on August 31. Instead, connections have opted to start the Group 3 winner in a Benchmark 100 (1400m) race on the same day. Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull shared with Racing.com that while Another Wil might be aimed at a Group 1 race later, his initial target will be at a more manageable level. “He’s going to go to a 1400 (metre)…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 19th August

This day 19th 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 58 mins ago Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | August 19, 2024 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today on Monday, August 19. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago…

Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | August 19, 2024

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

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, August 19. 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 19, 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…

Charred chalks up first steeple success

Charred’s tough victory in the K.T Myers Racing Stables Steeplechase (3500m) at Rotorua marked a number of firsts for trainer Paul Mirabelli and jockey Corey Wiles. Based out of Cambridge, Mirabelli has enjoyed success in the hurdle role including the 2021 Hawke’s Bay Hurdles (3100m) with The Midnight Shift, but was yet to score with a representative over the bigger fences until Sunday’s contest. Charred (NZ) (Guillotine) had been a work in progress for Mirabelli and often mixed his jumping in previous starts, but put on a much more professional…

Phil Cole celebrates winning treble at Katherine

Top End Darwin trainer Phil Cole and wife Rhonda. Darwin trainer Phil Cole has had his fair share of success on Katherine Cup Day over the years and on Saturday he landed a winning treble. Cole, once again the runner-up in the Top End and Country trainers’ premiership behind Gary Clarke, celebrated wins by Storm The Fortress ($5.50), Moorestown ($3.60) and Awen ($16). Alice Springs apprentice Dakota Gillett partnered Moorestown and Awen, while leading Darwin jockey Sonja Logan was aboard Storm The Fortress. It was a shot in the arm…