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Year: 2025
Manawatu gets makeover ahead of 2025 season
A refurbished track and a number of Sunday meetings will be features of Manawatu’s 2025 season. With the club’s first meetings of the year on next week (February 11 and 13) the Palmerston North track has had a major upgrade. “We have had the top done before but this is bigger than that, we are scrapping right down to the base,” says Manawatu Harness Racing Club President Dan Lynch, “the last time that happened was 18 to 19 years ago.” “We have John Denton (HRNZ’s Track Facilities Manager) here and…
News Briefs – February 5
Sad news about harness racing writer and enthusiast Don Rae, two new races at Winton and Addington, and the yearling parades down south all feature in this week’s News Briefs. Vale Don Rae Breeding authority and harness racing enthusiast Don Rae has lost his battle with cancer. The 67-year-old lived out a lifetime dream when he was registered as an official owner of a horse in the IRT New Zealand Cup last November, thanks to the kindness of Tact McLeod’s owners Trevor Proctor and Diane Dynes. They hosted Don for…
Inglis Millennium 2025: Price Tag a Hot Favourite
The $2 million Inglis Millennium, a highlight of the Sydney racing calendar, is set to ignite Royal Randwick this Saturday, and the excitement is high with a field of talented two-year-olds descending upon the iconic track, each vying for the coveted title and a share of the lucrative prize money. Leading the charge and 2025 […] The post Inglis Millennium 2025: Price Tag a Hot Favourite appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes attracts quality field of 10
Mr Brightside and Craig Williams after winning the 2024 CF Orr Stakes. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli The first Group 1 of 2025 headlines the action at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with a quality field of 10 assembled for the time-honoured Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m). Four of the 10 runners engaged have tasted Group 1 success in the past, including last year’s winner and eight-time Group 1 winning gelding Mr Brightside who makes his return after a slashing victory in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington on November…
Racing Queensland release Winter Carnival details
Stefi Magnetica sprinted sharply to claim the 2024 Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. Photo: Racing Queensland The nation’s premier Winter Carnival will take centre stage in 2025, with more than $28 million in prize money on offer. The most innovative and lucrative Queensland Racing Carnival in its history will take place from May 3 to July 5, headlined by nine million-dollar races and 55 black-type features—including eight Group 1 events—across 11 race meetings. The $3 million Stradbroke Handicap headlines a trio of million-dollar sprints that will attract Australia’s premier gallopers to…
Today’s horse racing promotions & bet returns | February 5, 2025
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, February 5. 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 February 5, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sandown R1-3 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $25 Run 2nd or 3rd in Races 1-3 at Sandown on Wednesday and receive a bonus back up to $25. PlayUp…
Kiwis dealt poor draws in Cranbourne Cup
By Adam Hamilton The barrier draws haven’t been kind to the Kiwis chasing feature race success at Cranbourne on Saturday night. In the feature, the $100,000 Group 2 Cranbourne Cup, Don’t Stop Dreaming drew wide on the front row (gate six), while Tact McLeod drew the back (nine). Making it worse, defending champion Leap To Fame drew superbly in gate two and will be a $1.10 favourite to bounce back from his narrow defeat in last Saturday night’s Hunter Cup. Tact McLeod will trail through behind Leap To Fame at…
Stakes and dates changes for Young Gun Finals
Significant changes have been approved to all three of next year’s Young Gun Finals at Alexandra Park. It’s been agreed that the Delightful Lady Classic for the 2YO Fillies and the North Island 2YO Trot Series Final will join the Cardigan Bay Stakes for 2YO Colts and Geldings in being worth $100,000. Previously they were at $70,000 and $50,000. All three series in 2026 will also see a change in dates. The Cardigan Bay Stakes and the Delightful Lady Classic will move from their May slot this year to Friday,…
Wednesday’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | February 5
There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, February 5. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Sandown, Warwick Farm & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – February 5, 2025 Sandown Racing Tips Warwick Farm 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…