Peter and Jessica Brosnan are making the most of an exciting opportunity with up-and-coming steeplechaser Auld Jock during the Grand National Carnival in Christchurch over the next week. Auld Jock has come a long way in a short period of racing this year, winning a maiden hurdle and maiden steeplechase before a tidy performance for fourth in his first major test, the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m). The diminutive seven-year-old gave the Brosnans a big thrill finishing just a half-length from star jumper The Cossack in the Wellington Steeplechase (5500m), earning…
Month: August 2024
Kincaid looking forward to starting training career
Racing has always been a family affair for Brooke Kincaid, and that will continue at Riccarton on Saturday when the Riverton horsewoman makes her training debut alongside her grandfather, Graham Eade. The 23-year-old grew up assisting Eade at his Southland stable where she fell in love with horses and racing, and was intent on following him into a career in the industry. “I have pretty much been working with the horses ever since I could walk and I have spent a lot of time staying with my grandparents so I…
Belardo Boy ready to defend Winter Cup crown
Lisa Latta will attempt to become the most successful trainer in the history of the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m) when she saddles the defending champion Belardo Boy in the 2024 edition of the time-honoured Riccarton feature on Saturday. Latta has won the Winter Cup on four previous occasions with Tuscany Warrior (2003), Mikki Street (2006), Platinum Command (2018) and Belardo Boy. According to statistics released by Riccarton Park this week, that makes her the equal most successful in the history of the race alongside fellow Awapuni trainer…
Tyler has triple threat in Winter Cup
Nine years after his first taste of success in one of the South Island’s most time-honoured races, Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler will return to Riccarton on Saturday with three live chances for another win in the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 127th Winter Cup (1600m). Tyler won the Winter Cup in 2015 with Timy Tyler, who he bought for just $3000 as a yearling at Karaka and ended up earning more than $300,000 from a 107-start, nine-win career. Tyler’s contingent in this year’s Winter Cup is headed by another bargain buy, Master…
Flemington races top betting tips & quaddie | Saturday, 3/8/24
What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, August 3, 2024 First Race 12:20pm AEST Visit Dabble A new season of racing commences at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) headlining a nine-race meeting that kicks off at 12:20pm AEST. With clear skies forecast in the lead-up, it is expected the track will be rated a Good 4 throughout the day. The rail comes out 10m for the entire circuit, which could favour those up on speed…
Training pacesetters go head-to-head at Alexandra Park tonight
By Michael Guerin The Team Telfer fightback goes up a gear at Alexandra Park tonight. And while senior trainer Steve Telfer admits winning the premiership won’t be easy he hasn’t give up on it yet. Telfer and training partner and sister Amanda go into tonight’s meeting on 74 wins, 22 behind the Robert and Jenna Dunn combination, with the two stables having almost identical strike rates but the Dunns have had more starters. The Telfers have a big team in tonight, with open class stars like B D Joe and…
Today’s horse racing tips & free betting preview | Friday, 2/8
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, August 2. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Coffs Harbour & Ipswich. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – August 2, 2024 Coffs Harbour Racing Tips Ipswich 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…
Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & bet returns | 2/8/24
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, August 2. 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 2, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Ballarat Races 1 & 2 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1 & 2 at Ballarat this Friday and if it runs 2nd…
Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 2nd August
Today 2nd 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 & free betting preview | Friday, 2/8 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Friday, August 2. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Coffs Harbour…
I Wish I Win confirmed for another tilt at The Everest
I Wish I Win ridden by Luke Nolen takes out the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm. Photo: Darren Winningham Last season’s Everest (1200m) runner-up, I Wish I Win, is looking to go one better come October. The gelding has been confirmed to represent Entain’s Trackside Media in the $20 million race at Randwick on October 19. Trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, I Wish I Win finished just 0.4 lengths behind last year’s winner, Think About It. “We’re delighted to be involved with ‘Wish’ again, together…