Via Sistina to bypass Melbourne Cup

Via Sistina ridden by James McDonald winning the 2024 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Via Sistina, the dominant winner of the 2024 Cox Plate (2040m) will not line-up in Tuesday’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington. Despite the ease with which she disposed of one of the best Cox Plate fields, owners Yulong Investments confirmed the news on X on Tuesday morning that their star mare would bypass the race that stops the nation. “The Cox Plate has always been her main target, to…

David Eustace eyes momentum at Happy Valley

David Eustace has three wins through his debut Hong Kong season. Riding high after a breakthrough double in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon at Happy Valley, trainer David Eustace returns to the iconic city circuit on Wednesday armed with a trio of runners as he aims to build on a productive weekend. “The support’s been quite good and thankfully they’ve ran well. It gives you encouragement that whatever you’re doing and the routines the horses are in are working,” Eustace said. All three of Eustace’s wins have come at the…

O’Brien says Jan Brueghel Melbourne Cup decision wrong

Aidan O’Brien says Racing Victoria got Jan Brueghel decision wrong. Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien says his opinion and those of Racing Victoria stewards on unbeaten star Jan Brueghel differ wildly and he firmly believes he was the horse to beat in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup. Racing Victoria made the tough decision to scratch the Melbourne Cup favourite on Tuesday morning, following scans, with the tough protocol surrounding international runners a major point of contention for O’Brien and other overseas trainers. O’Brien told Sky Sports said the ruling had been based off…

Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | Wednesday, 30/10

There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, October 30. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Bendigo, Randwick-Kensington & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 30, 2024 Bendigo Racing Tips Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top horse racing bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new…

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, October 30. 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 October 30, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Bendigo R1-4 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1-4 Bendigo this Wednesday and if it runs 2nd or 3rd get up to $50…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 30th October

This day 30th October 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 | Wednesday, 30/10 Six horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Wednesday, October 30. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Happy Valley…

Horror draw for Ascoli Piceno in Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The four-year-olds take centre stage at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the sixth renewal of the Golden Eagle (1500m) attracting an outstanding field of 20 set to do battle for the $10 million prize. Four internationals have made the trip down under to compete in the event, including the long-standing favourite with horse racing bookmakers, Ascoli Piceno, who will seemingly have it all to do after drawing out in barrier 17. The daughter of Daiwa Major has drifted slightly to $4.50 post-barrier draw and brings some…

Warrnambool free racing tips & top odds | Thursday, October 31

What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Thursday, October 31, 2024 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Warrnambool Racing Club is set to host a competitive eight-race program this Wednesday afternoon, with the first event scheduled to jump at 1:30pm AEDT. Although there is some rain forecast for Thursday, it shouldn’t affect the track much at all, and a perfect Good 4 surface is expected throughout the meeting. The rail will be in the +4m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet…

Happy Valley free racing preview & best bets | October 30, 2024

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, October 30, 2024 First Race 7:10pm HKT (10:10pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday evening, with a competitive eight-race program set to be run under the bright lights of the city circuit. The rail moves out to the C+3 position for the meeting, and with no rain forecast in the lead-up, participants can expect a genuine Good 4 surface throughout the night. All the action…

Orchestral taking on Empire Rose

Orchestral is set to contest Saturday’s A$1 million Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. Photo: Natasha Wood (Race Images) Orchestral had her name up in lights during the autumn in Sydney, and on Saturday she will step out on the big stage at Flemington as a key hope in the A$1 million Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m). The daughter of Savabeel had an incredible three-year-old campaign with highlighted victories in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) and Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) before asserting herself…