Day: 15 February 2025

Legarto winning Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m) at Matamata. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) After 322 days off the scene, triple Group One winner Legarto made a triumphant return to racing in Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m) at Matamata. The superstar daughter of Proisir was previously the winner of the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) and Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m). She had been on the sidelines since finishing sixth in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at…

La Dorada winning the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Local filly La Dorada backed up from her stunning victory in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) last month with another gritty performance to take out her home track feature, the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) on Saturday. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-prepared daughter of Waikato Stud resident stallion Super Seth was expected to put in a strong showing and once she found the fence and the lead after 200m she was…

Return To Conquer winning the Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m) on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Exciting two-year-old colt Return To Conquer remained unbeaten when he headed home a Te Akau Racing trifecta in the Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m) on Saturday. The raging hot favourite with horse racing betting sites was made to work for the victory by stablemate He Who Dares who set up a solid pace in front throughout for rider Craig Grylls before being joined by Return To Conquer at the 300m. While always appearing…

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, February 16, 2025 First Race 12:30pm HKT (3:30pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday afternoon, with a bumper 11-part program lined up on the turf. The rail moves out to the C+3 position the entire circuit, and with sunny skies forecast across the weekend, punters can anticipate a genuine Good 4 surface. All the action at Sha Tin is scheduled to get underway at…

What Port Macquarie Races Where Port Macquarie Race Club – 283 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 (Link if we have track page) When Sunday, February 16, 2025 First Race 12:55pm AEDT Visit Dabble Port Macquarie Race Club is the destination for country racing on Sunday afternoon, with a quality eight-part program set for decision. The rail reverts to the true position throughout the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the track is rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, sunny skies forecast on race-day could allow…

Fangirl winning the 2025 Apollo Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au It was a Chris Waller-trained trifecta in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with Fangirl ($3.50) proving the best to claim back-to-back victories in the $300,000 feature. The three-time Group 1 winner surged clear in the concluding stages to justify strong support with horse racing bookmakers, with the daughter of Sebring firming from $5.00 to $3.50 prior to the jump. Jason Collet landed in the perfect stalking position throughout the 1400m journey, sitting two lengths…

Cilacap ridden by Craig Williams winning the Listed Desirable Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Cilacap delivered a tenacious victory in the Listed Desirable Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, February 15, securing another stakes win for trainer Grahame Begg and jockey Craig Williams. The three-year-old filly, by Written Tycoon, showed determination in the final stages to reel in Husk and claim victory by a quarter of a length, with Sneaky Sunrise finishing in third. Jumping from barrier eight, Cilacap settled midfield as Husk took control of the early…

Lady Shenandoah winning the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Zac Lloyd & Chris Waller have combined with Lady Shenandoah ($2.40) to claim victory in the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) winner making a statement on resumption. The Snitzel filly justified a wealth of support with horse racing bookmakers prior to the jump, with the three-year-old firming into a clear $2.40 favourite as they left the gates. Lloyd was positive from the outset from barrier seven,…

Skybird ridden by John Allen wins the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Skybird etched her name into history with a stunning victory in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, February 15. Trained by Mitchell Freedman and ridden by John Allen, the four-year-old mare became the longest-priced winner in the race’s 71-year history, paying $26 with the top online bookmakers. Breaking from barrier three, Skybird settled at the rear of the field as Mazu and Way To The Stars set a…