Month: October 2024

What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, October 30, 2024 First Race 2:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and with no rain forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface for race-day. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 2:15pm local time. Best Bet at Kensington: Briasa The argument can…

What Bendigo Cup Day 2024 Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Wednesday, October 30, 2024 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2400m) will headline Bendigo’s marquee meeting this Wednesday afternoon, where the first of nine races will kick off at 12:40pm AEDT. With perfect spring weather forecast throughout the week, the track is expected to stay in the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position for the…

Thomas Doyle has suffered two head injuries as a result of race falls this year. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Victorian jockey Thomas Doyle is on the road to recovery after falling from the Chloe Baxter-trained Aplomado at Fannie Bay on July 13 during the Darwin Cup Carnival. Aplomado, running third at the time, clipped heels after veering outwards leaving the back straight at the 650m, dislodging Doyle. The backmarkers avoided the 25-year-old, who landed heavily on the dirt surface, but he was knocked out and received ambulance treatment before being transported…

Switzerland winning the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au After staking a last-minute claim for a slot in the Group 1 Everest (1200m) with an impressive win in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m), Coolmore’s colt Switzerland will instead head to the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. “If it wasn’t a seven-day back-up, he would have run in The Everest; it’s as simple as that,” his trainer Chris Waller explained to Racing.com. Waller, who has won the Coolmore Stud Stakes five times with…

Joliestar. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Chris Waller, who thwarted Japan’s Prognosis with Via Sistina in last Saturday’s Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m), will aim to repeat the feat this weekend as he prepares Joliestar for the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m). Joliestar, a Group 1-winning daughter of Zoustar, is widely regarded as the top local contender in a field that includes the Japanese Group 1 winner Ascoli Piceno and the unbeaten French gelding Lazzat. Ascoli Piceno, notably, will be attempting to secure back-to-back Golden Eagle victories for Japan, following Obamburumai’s success last…

Jan Brueghel at trackwork on Tuesday morning at Werribee. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Jan Brueghel, the European stayer from Aidan O’Brien’s stable, has been withdrawn from the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 5 at Flemington. Coolmore racing manager Tom Magnier revealed on SEN on Tuesday morning that connections were made aware that the long-time Melbourne Cup favourite with horse racing bookmakers was to be withdrawn having failed the mandatory vet scan on Saturday which are to be taken on all international runners. Jan Brueghel had partaken in…

Bella Nipotina can create a unique slice of history when she contests the Russell Balding Stakes on Saturday. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au The Everest winner Bella Nipotina is the favourite for the $3million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m), as she attempts to secure the lucrative Sydney Sprint Series million dollar prize. Bella Nipotina ($2.80) is ahead of Sunshine In Paris ($4.50) and Private Eye ($5) in Russell Balding Stakes betting, with these two, along with I Am Me, also eligible for the Sydney Sprint Series, having competed in the Everest. Listed as the…

There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, October 29. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Grafton. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 29, 2024 Grafton 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 October 29, 2024 check out our…