Navigator paving his way to Spring Sprint

Progressive sprinter Navigator (NZ) (El Roca) produced one of the standout performances of the meeting at Hastings on Saturday, continuing his formidable fresh-up record in the Vet Services Equine Hawke’s Bay Premier (1200m). Navigator has been carefully placed throughout his light racing career by trainer Cody Cole and his record is a reflection of this, with the five-year-old never finishing further back then fourth in nine previous starts. Cole targeted the final meeting at the Hawke’s Bay carnival last year with the five-year-old and was duly rewarded with a lucrative…

Simsala opens winning account at Ruakaka

Locally trained three-year-old filly Simsala (NZ) (Almanzor) dominated proceedings in the first race on the card at Ruakaka as she captured her first career victory at just her third start.  Prepared by Ken Rae, the daughter of Cambridge Stud stallion Almanzor had indicated a victory was close at hand when she finished runner-up in Rating 60 company on the Cambridge Synthetic surface ten days earlier.  Slowly away in her first two races, Simsala flipped that script as she went straight to the front in the Northland Business Systems (1400m) on…

Bairnsdale horse racing preview & quaddie tips | 9/9/24

What Bairnsdale Races Where Bairnsdale Racing Club – Racecourse Rd, Bairnsdale VIC 3875 When Monday, September 9, 2024 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Dabble A new week of racing in Victoria commences at Bairnsdale Racing Club on Monday, with a massive 10-race meeting set down for decision. A couple of showers across the weekend should ensure the track remains a Good 4 throughout the card, while the rail sticks in the true position for the entire circuit. The Bairnsdale races on September 9 are set to commence at 12:30pm AEST.…

Sunday’s top horse racing bookmaker promotions | September 8

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, September 8. 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 September 8, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions This Sunday Bet Your Way With More Tools In Your Punters Toolbox Take it to the neds Level with Super Sunday! Get MORE Price Boosts, MORE Bet Backs, MORE Fluc Ups, MORE…

Waldron takes six to Methven

By Mike Love Ashburton trainer Ben Waldron takes a good sized team to the grass at Methven today, with his best chance being Penny Weight ($8.00FF) in Race 6, the Katie Cox Memorial (Fillies and Mares) Mobile Pace. The five-year-old Prodigal Seelster mare will be looking to go back-to-back after an emphatic victory at Ashburton a week ago. “That’s why we’ve persevered with her. We’ve always thought she could win a few but for one reason or another she hasn’t really fired a shot, but she showed what she’s capable…

Sunday’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 8, 2024

There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, September 8. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Bendigo, Alice Springs and Sha Tin (HK). Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – September 8, 2024 Bendigo Racing Tips Alice Springs Racing Tips Sha Tin 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…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 8th September

This day 8th September 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 3 mins ago Sunday’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 8, 2024 Six horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Sunday, September 8. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips for … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago…

Methven selections – Marc Cookson

Grass track racing resumes post a winter break, at Methven today. It’s a bumper 12 race programme starting at 11.44am. Trials on the grass last week conducted by the Mt Hutt Trotting Club are a good guide to what is usually a tricky day to find winners. Here’s commentator-Trackside presenter Marc Cookson’s best at Mt Harding. Race 1 Mt Hutt Workouts Mobile Pace 7 Verducci : Lightly raced over winter but when he did race it was in strong fields. Four of his 6 placings so far have been on…

Cartwright strikes Group One gold in New Zealand

Matt Cartwright announced his arrival among the top echelon of New Zealand’s jockeys with a stunning treble on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival at Hastings on Saturday, culminating in a giant-killing Group One win with Grail Seeker in the Tarzino Trophy (1400m). Formerly a leading apprentice in Victoria, Cartwright decided at the beginning of the season to move across the Tasman in search of better opportunities as a senior rider. Barely a month later, the 22-year-old stole the show on one of New Zealand racing’s biggest…