Harness racing turnovers for the busy Christmas – New Year period have seen a more than three per cent rise on last year. Latest figures from Entain show that turnover on the 10 meetings between Cambridge on Christmas Eve and Omakau on January 2 was 3.4 per cent up on the corresponding time the previous year, with the number of individuals betting on harness racing up 5 per cent. “It’s been a good time for our sport, we’ve seen some huge crowds at places like Central Otago and Motukarara and…
Day: 8 January 2025
Magic Millions Cup 2025 Betting & Field: Open Race for $2 Million Showdown
The 2025 Magic Millions Cup, a $2 million handicap race, is set to be a highlight of the 10-race card at the Gold Coast this Saturday. With an open field and several contenders vying for favor, the race promises an exciting contest for the Restricted Listed clash. Michael Freedman‘s runner Moravia is the new, narrow […] The post Magic Millions Cup 2025 Betting & Field: Open Race for $2 Million Showdown appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Magic Millions 3YO Guineas 2025 Betting & Field: Snitzanova Set to Sizzle
The Gold Coast gears up for another Magic Millions spectacle this Saturday, with the 3YO Guineas shaping up as a fascinating contest. Ciaron Maher‘s star filly Snitzanova is the clear favourite at $5.50 in 2025 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas betting online through Ladbrokes, but will she face a challenge from one of the contenders drawn […] The post Magic Millions 3YO Guineas 2025 Betting & Field: Snitzanova Set to Sizzle appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Magic Millions 3YO Guineas 2025 betting preview | January 11
What 2025 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Where Gold Coast Turf Club – Gold Coast, Queensland When Saturday, January 11, 2025 Prizemoney $3,000,000 Distance 1400m Conditions Restricted Listed 2024 winner Abounding (6) | T: Robert Heathcote | J: Martin Harley (54.5kg) Visit Dabble The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas will be the second of the feature events on the 10-race card at the Gold Coast this Saturday afternoon. With rain forecast on each of the days in the lead-up to the meeting, the track is expected to remain in the Soft range,…
Moerman Celebrates Memorable Cup Victory
Southern apprentice jockey Floor Moerman collected the biggest win of her brief career to date on the middle day of the West Coast circuit, guiding La Bella Nera (NZ) (Sweynesse) to victory in Wednesday’s Vernon and Vazey 0800 Truck Parts Reefton Cup (1400m). The Dutch native has been race-riding since late November and broke her maiden on New Year’s Day at Riverton, and after finishing second aboard The Buffer in the Greymouth Cup (2000m) last Sunday, she partnered with the John and Karen Parsons-trained mare in an attempt to go…
Quality Mare Primed for Thorndon Challenge
Well-performed mare Pearl Of Alsace (NZ) (Tavistock) will have conditions to suit on Saturday in her quest to add a major title to her CV before the curtain comes down on her career. The daughter of Tavistock will return to her favourite course to contest the Gr.1 Harcourts Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham where previous visits have been rewarded with three wins, including success in the Gr.3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m). “She has been served by Proisir and we’re waiting to see if she is in foal,” said Shaune Ritchie, who…
Top Kiwi-bred returns home for TAB in The NZB Kiwi
Outstanding Australian-based three-year-old galloper Evaporate (NZ) (Per Incanto) is heading to New Zealand to add a sizzling trans-Tasman edge to the brand-new slot race, The NZB Kiwi, at Ellerslie Racecourse on 8 March. Evaporate, a son of Little Avondale Stud’s sire Per Incanto, will run in the TAB slot for Entain New Zealand, who operate TAB and the TAB Racing Club, in the 1500-metre feature on Champions Day. The winner of four of his 10 races, trained by brothers Ben, Will & JD Hayes in Victoria, Evaporate has performed at…
Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2025 Betting & Field: Invincible Woman Leads the Charge
The Gold Coast is set to shimmer this Saturday as the richest race of the Australian summer, the 2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic, takes center stage. A field of 16 promising juveniles will vie for a share of the $3 million prize money over the 1200m distance. Invincible Woman, trained by the duo of Lloyd […] The post Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2025 Betting & Field: Invincible Woman Leads the Charge appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Sale Thursday races preview & quaddie tips | January 9, 2025
What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Thursday, January 9, 2025 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Horse racing in Victoria heads to the Sale Turf Club on Thursday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race meeting is set down for decision. With clear skies on the forecast, the track is expected to remain a Good 4 throughout the day, with the rail sticking in its true position the entire circuit. The first race at Sale is set to jump at 1:30pm local time.…
Pearl Of Alsace primed for Group 1 Thorndon Mile tilt
Pearl Of Alsace will contest the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Well-performed mare Pride Of Alsace will have conditions to suit on Saturday in her quest to add a major title to her CV before the curtain comes down on her career. The daughter of Tavistock will return to her favourite course to contest the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham where previous visits have been rewarded with three wins, including success in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m). “She…