It was an emotional scene at Karaka on Monday after the regally-bred full-sister to glamour mare Orchestral was sold for $2.4 million. Fresh off Orchestral’s (NZ) (Savabeel) sensational win in Saturday’s $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m), there was plenty of interest in her Savabeel full-sister (lot 345), who was being offered through Haunui Farm’s draft at Karaka for breeders Barneswood Farm. Expectations were high as eager spectators flocked into the Karaka auditorium to see the action unfold and they weren’t left disappointed, with the filly quickly surpassing the…
Month: January 2025
Lawson Secures Popular Victory at Karaka
Former Group One-winning harness racing driver Simon Lawson experienced one of the biggest moments of his career at Karaka on Monday when he turned a $500 purchase into $300,000. Lawson underwent a code switch five years ago when he began to work for Waikato Stud and elected to fully commit to the thoroughbred breeding industry, subsequently purchasing a share in the farm’s resident stallion Noverre. In search of a mare to send to the Group One winner, Lawson happened to come across an unraced Jimmy Choux mare Serenalla on gavelhouse.com…
Ritchie Snaps Up Well-Bred Colt
Shaune Ritchie didn’t have to dig as deep as expected to secure a regally bred colt during the second session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 National Yearling Sale. The Cambridge horseman and his training partner Colm Murray signed the ticket for a St Mark’s Basilica youngster, Lot 269, at $230,000. The colt from the first crop of the multiple elite level winner was offered by Jamieson Park and is a son of Savabeel’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Savaria. “He’s just a stunning type and I honestly thought…
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing secure Sethito for the NZB Kiwi
Waikato Stud and Wexford Stables have furthered their representation in the NZB Kiwi (1500m), with slot holder Waikato Thoroughbred Racing announcing their filly Sethito (NZ) (Super Seth) as their contender for the $3.5 million feature. Bred and raced by leading thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud, Sethito has made an impact on the track for Wexford trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott this term, winning two and placing in two of her five starts, including victory in the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) and runner-up in the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m), both…
Imprevu Set for Matamata Stakes Challenge
Imprevu (NZ) (Wrote) came within half a head of causing a major boilover in the Gr.2 Westbury Stud Classic (1400m) when runner-up to Australian raider Konasana at Ellerslie on Saturday, but it came as no surprise to trainer Janenne Dalley. The six-year-old daughter of Wrote had been in pleasing form for the Cambridge horsewoman, finishing runner-up to Babylon Berlin in the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa in November before posting fourth placings in the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) and Royal Descent Stakes (1400m). She then finished…
Goulburn racing preview & horse betting tips | Tuesday, 28/1/25
What Goulburn Races Where Goulburn & District Racing Club – Racecourse Dr, Goulburn NSW 2580 (Link if we have track page) When Tuesday, January 28, 2025 First Race 2pm AEDT Visit Dabble Goulburn District & Racing Club is the destination for NSW racing on Tuesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and although the surface is rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, warm summer conditions should allow for an upgrade into the Soft range…
Today’s horse racing betting offers & promotions | Monday, 27/1
Kick off your week with an exciting lineup of horse racing promotions this Monday, January 27. Top-tier online bookmakers are offering incredible bonus-back specials, enhanced odds, and other enticing deals to take your betting experience to new heights. Whether you’re placing a bet on a long shot or backing a proven favourite, these promotions ensure you get more out of every wager. With money-back offers on close calls and boosted payouts on feature races, now’s the perfect time to dive into the action. Don’t miss out on these generous offers—explore…
Revell Douglas Series starts at Cambridge today
By Brigette Solomon The Hygain Revell Douglas Memorial Series for Junior Drivers gets underway today with heat one at Cambridge Raceway. The series, which was first held in 2022, is run in memory of the late Revell Douglas who tragically lost his life in an incident at Karioitahi Beach in 2021. The 46-year-old father of three was a talented horseman, a passionate supporter of all aspects of harness racing and a much valued employee of Hygain Feeds. The series consists of seven races held at seven meetings across the North…
Solid day of trade kicks off Karaka 2025
NZB’s National Yearling Sales Series started on the right note on Sunday, with a strong first day of trade for Book 1. At the close of selling for the opening session, a total of 163 lots sold for $26,665,000 at an average of $163,589, while the clearance rate reached 73%. The top lot was made early in the day with Lot 6, a colt by in-vogue stallion Wootton Bassett making $725,000. Bred by Nearco Stud and offered out of Gordon Cunningham’s Curraghmore draft, the colt was secured by the combination…
Monday’s free horse racing previews, best bets & quaddie | 27/1
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, January 27. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Warwick Farm. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 27, 2025 Warwick Farm 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 January 27, 2025 check…