Month: February 2025

Ken Ford clocks up win number 200

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There was a bit of history repeating itself for Ken Ford at Motukarara on Sunday. The veteran trainer brought up his 200th training success when Misty Blue, driven by grand-daughter Sheree Tomlinson, rushed home to win the Happy 21st Toddy McDermott Mobile Pace.  The milestone came after his daughter Amanda, Sheree’s mother, drove his 100th training success with Zachary Binx in the Banks Peninsula Trotting Cup on the same track 10 years ago. “We were excited as hell,” he says when describing Misty Blue’s win. Now 76, Ken Ford has had…

Blue Diamond Stakes 2025 Field, Barriers & Latest Odds: Field Of Play Favourite in Gate 5

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The 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes, a prestigious Group 1 race for two-year-olds, is set to ignite Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, marking the pinnacle of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. Sixteen of the season’s brightest young stars will clash in a thrilling battle for the $2 million prize, with the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained Field […] The post Blue Diamond Stakes 2025 Field, Barriers & Latest Odds: Field Of Play Favourite in Gate 5 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.

Field Of Play draws perfect gate for Group 1 Blue Diamond

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Field Of Play ridden by Blake Shinn winning the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) at Caulfield Racecourse. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) The two-year-olds take centre stage in the 54th renewal of the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with a capacity field of 16 set to line up in the $2 million feature. The Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained Field Of Play was the big winner post-barrier draw, with the son of Deep Field securing barrier five and leaving horse racing bookmakers no…

Hashizume returning to partner Derby fav at Ellerslie

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Masa Hashizume had plenty of motivation to get back to race-riding after a fall last month, and on Saturday, he will be back at Ellerslie to partner star three-year-old Willydoit (NZ) (Tarzino) in the Gr.2 Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (2100m). The Auckland-based hoop is having the best season of his career to date, currently well on track to surpass his previous season-best tally of 57 wins. In the first half of this term, Hashizume had steered home 52 winners including Kelly Coe in the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at…

Walsh seeking to double-up at Riccarton

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Former champion jockey David Walsh scored his first training success in more than two decades when Leah Hemi saluted aboard Zelia (Fierce Impact) at Riccarton last month, and the local horseman is hoping the same combination can put in a repeat performance at the Christchurch track on Wednesday.  While more known for his decorated riding career, Walsh also had an impressive training record, headlined by Zirna’s win in the Gr.1 New Zealand Bloodstock Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha in 2003.  Walsh left training following the 2003/04 season, but continued…

Well-performed sprinter set for Lightning bid

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Quality sprinter Mystic Park (NZ) (Ocean Park) is making good progress ahead of a trip to Trentham next month. The Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained short course specialist hasn’t raced since he won the Listed Stewards’ Stakes (1200m) during the New Zealand Cup carnival last November and has proved potent when produced first-up. The son of Ocean Park has an imposing record of five wins and three placings off a break and is set to resume in the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) at Trentham on March 22. “All going well, Mystic…

Barneswood Brady Nakhle Hoping for NZB Kiwi Golden Ticket

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The Barneswood Brady Nakhle Slot Holder partnership has announced the Stephen Marsh-trained Penman (NZ) (Contributer) as their representative in next month’s $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), and they are hoping they have struck gold with their selection. “It sort of feels like Willy Wonka’s golden ticket. Everyone is looking for that chocolate bar with the golden ticket in it and we are hoping we have got the chocolates,” Slot Holder representative Daniel Nakhle said. The partnership is comprised of a group of close racing friends, and with their representative locked…

Tuesday’s best horse racing bookmakers offers | February 18, 2025

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Continue your working week with an exciting lineup of horse racing promotions this Tuesday, February 18. 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…

Today’s Australian horse racing tips | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, February 18. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – February 18, 2025 Newcastle 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 February 18, 2025 check out our…