Darwin free racing preview & best bets | January 4, 2025

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, January 4, 2025 First Race 2:27pm ACST Visit Dabble The Darwin Turf Club hosts its first meeting of 2025 on Saturday afternoon with 37 horses accepting for the five races. Heat 6 of the Wet Season Series and Heat 1 of the Summer Sprint Series will take place. Over 90mm of rain has fallen since they last raced at Fannie Bay on December 28 with showers expected to continue until Saturday, where the…

Group 1 on the radar for Ellerslie winner Poetic Champion

Poetic Champion (inside) winning at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A Group One target is in the offing for exciting three-year-old Poetic Champion following his victory at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. After enjoying the trail behind Shoes, the son of Super Seth improved to be outside the pacemaker when turning for home and captured the lead with 300m to go and was able to hold out the late challenge of race favourite Sweynesday to win by a head. Poetic Champion was first-up after a…

Sounds Unusual impresses in Canterbury maiden triumph

New Zealand-bred gelding Sounds Unusual showcased his staying potential with an impressive maiden victory at Canterbury. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au New Zealand-bred gelding Sounds Unusual hinted at a bright future over staying distances with a maiden victory at Canterbury on New Year’s Day. The four-year-old began his career only a month ago, finishing strongly from last to run second over 1500m at Newcastle on December 1. He produced another late run for third over 1900m at Canterbury on December 13, earning $1.45 favouritism with Neds for his third career start on Wednesday.…

Zambezi Khan produces gritty performance at Flemington

Zambezi Khan hits winning form at Flemington on New Year’s Day. Photo Credit – Colin Bull A return to stakes company is looming on the horizon for proven black-type performer Zambezi Khan, who struck winning form early in her four-year-old preparation at Flemington on New Year’s Day. It was the fourth win of a 17-start career for the New Zealand-bred mare, who has placed on another five occasions including last season’s Group 3 SA Fillies’ Classic (2500m) at Morphettville. Trainers Patrick and Michelle Payne kicked off Zambezi Khan’s season with…

Lui eyes Group 1 Stewards’ Cup with Patch Of Theta

Patch Of Theta (outside) surges away for Group 3 glory at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC Francis Lui will consider a tilt at the HK$13 million Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) with Patch Of Theta (115lb) after the talented gelding’s emphatic HK$4.2 million Group 3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1400m) triumph at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Purchased for HK$8.6 million at the 2023 Hong Kong International Sale, Patch Of Theta took his career earnings to HK$11.1 million with his sixth win from only 14 starts after settling sixth before Teetan…

Wagga Friday races betting preview & tips | January 3, 2025

What Wagga Races Where Murrumbidgee Turf Club – Travers St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 When Friday, January 3, 2025 First Race 1:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble Wagga is the destination for country racing on Friday afternoon, with the Murrumbidgee Turf Club set to host a competitive eight-race program. The rail moves out 1.5m between the 800m to 400m markers, while the remainder stays in the true position. Sunny skies should leave participants racing on a genuine Good 4 surface, with the opening event scheduled to get underway at 1:35pm local time.…

Echappe makes all the right moves at Rangiora

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Canterbury trainer James McDonald’s confidence in his horse was well placed when Echappe won at Rangiora yesterday. The Always B Miki four-year-old raced parked for much of the Keith Woolley Fencing Mobile Pace only to run down the pace-making Newbiemains Arden, winning by just over a length. “She is usually better coming off a horse’s back with one run at them but we thought we would take luck out of play,” says the Ladbroooks-based MacDonald. Driven by Gerard O’Reilly, it was the mare’s…

Group One Target Looms for Poetic Champion

A Group One target is in the offing for exciting three-year-old Poetic Champion (NZ) (Super Seth) following his victory in the TAB 1200 at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. After enjoying the trail behind Shoes, the son of Super Seth improved to be outside the pacemaker when turning for home and captured the lead with 300m to go and was able to hold out the late challenge of race favourite Sweynesday to win by a head. Poetic Champion was first-up after a soft spring, where he won the Listed El…

Horse racing bookmaker promotions & offers | Thursday, 2/1/25

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Thursday, January 2. 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 January 2, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Blonde Boosts Elevate Your Prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo Same Race Multi | Select 2-4 runners in the same race to get bigger odds Available from approx…

Thursday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | January 2, 2024

There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, January 2. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Yarra Valley. Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 2, 2025 Yarra Valley 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 2, 2025 check…