Melbourne Cup 2024 draws 123 nominations

Without A Fight, ridden by Mark Zahra, won the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 07, 2023. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The 2024 Melbourne Cup (3200m) has attracted 123 nominations, which is slightly less than the 132 runners that nominated for the race 12 months earlier. With the race scheduled to jump at its traditional time of 3pm at Flemington on November 5, 24 of the 123 nominated runners will take their place in the “race that stops the nation.” Of the 123 horses that were nominated on…

David Hall hopes Flying Ace can open Hong Kong season in style

Flying Ace is a six-time winner in Hong Kong. Aiming to extend a remarkable consistency, David Hall hopes Flying Ace can kick-start his stable’s quest for more success when the 2024/25 Hong Kong season opens at Sha Tin on Sunday. Hall notched 44 wins last season to match his previous best haul – set in 2022/23 – crowning another fine campaign with Invincible Sage’s triumph in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m). The Melbourne Cup-winning trainer won the opening race of last season with Dazzling Fellow in tandem with…

Warwick Farm racing preview & best bets | Wednesday, September 4

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, September 4, 2024 First Race 1:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail is out +3m for the entire circuit, and with nothing but sunny skies forecast in the lead-up, punters should be assured of a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 1.25pm local time. Best Bet at Warwick Farm:…

Estriella holds favouritism for Group 1 Moir Stakes

Moir Stakes favourite Estriella. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Group 1 action returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon, with a quality field of nine set to line up in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m). The $750,000 feature oozes quality, with four of the nine gallopers already tasting Group 1 success, including two-time Group 1 winner I Wish I Win ($4.20) and Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) winner Lady Of Camelot ($4.80) set to kick-off their respective spring campaigns. It’s the Ciaron Maher-trained Estriella, however, that holds the call…

Tarzino Trophy weather dependent for Mustang Valley

While many trainers are hoping to see the rain stay away from Hawke’s Bay this week, Andrew Forsman has the opposing view when considering whether to start Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) in Saturday’s Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m). Mustang Valley has collected both of her Group One victories during the spring carnival at Hastings, firstly with the 2022 running of the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m), and last year’s Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m). Returning in her six-year-old season, the mare was a strong fifth behind Bonny Lass in the Gr.2 Foxbridge…

The Map to chase Caulfield Group success on Melbourne Cup path

Melbourne Cup contender, The Map. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Oopy MacGillivray may have known for over three months that The Map had secured a spot in this year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), but the Murray Bridge-based trainer is still coming to terms with it. The reality set in late last week when MacGillivray, who trains in partnership with Dan Clarken, paid the $1,500 Melbourne Cup entry fee for the six-year-old mare. “It always gives you a little bit of adrenaline surge, you just feel it and think, ‘it’s…

Via Sistina bound for Melbourne

Multiple Group 1 winner Via Sistina. Photo: RacingNSW Via Sistina is set to head to Melbourne in preparation for the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on September 14, as part of her journey towards the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) in October. The European import made an impressive seasonal debut last month by winning the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, where she was sent off at $11, despite expectations that she would need a longer distance to perform at her best. However, the daughter of…

Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | Tuesday, 3/9/24

There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, September 3. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Benalla. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – September 3, 2024 Benalla 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 September 3, 2024 check out our…

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Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 3rd September

Today 3rd 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. New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Chantilly Lace claims Listed Wanganui Guineas Talented three-year-old filly, Chantilly Lace, secured consecutive stakes victories with a courageous win in the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1200m) … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Tavi’s Court returns a…