Month: February 2025

Sword In Stone will take his place in Sunday’s Milestone Homes 2200 at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A tilt at next week’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) is on the line for evergreen stayer Sword In Stone when he heads to Trentham on Sunday to contest the Milestone Homes 2200. The former Hong Kong galloper has been in pleasing form for trainers Kevin and Stephen Gray since returning to New Zealand, winning his resuming run over a mile at Otaki on Boxing Day before bouncing back…

Perfect Scenario will attempt to score his third successive victory in Saturday’s Group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m). Photo: Race Images South Perfect Scenario is right at home at Wingatui Racecourse and when he heads back to the southern venue on Saturday, he’ll aim to become the second horse in the last decade to win three-straight editions of the Group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m). A seven-year-old by Iffraaj, Perfect Scenario has an enviable record of longevity, winning 11 races since debuting as a…

What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, March 1, 2025 First Race 12:28pm AWST Visit Dabble Ascot will host a nine-race card on Saturday afternoon, where the opening event is set to kick off at 12:28pm AWST. With warm weather forecast in the lead-up to the meeting, the track will improve into the Good range from the Soft 5 rating that was posted at acceptances. The rail will be in the +5m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Ascot: Shmoov…

What Verry Elleegant Stakes Day 2025 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, March 1, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Group 1 action returns to Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program lined up, headlined by the Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m). The weight-for-age classic is supported by a stacked undercard, including the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) for the three-year-old fillies, where all the money continues to come for Lady Shenandoah. The rail is in the true position the…

What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, March 1, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) headlines a stacked 10-race card at Flemington this Saturday, supported by the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) and $1 million Inglis Sprint (1200m). A Good 4 track is expected, while the rail will be out 2m for the entire circuit. The first race on Australian Guineas Day 2025 is set to go at 12:15pm AEDT. Click here for HorseBetting’s preview for the Group 1…

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, March 1, 2025 First Race 12:12pm AEST Visit Dabble Brisbane Racing Club will host a competitive 10-race card at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon, with the opening event scheduled to jump at 12:12pm AEST. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances; however, with no rain forecast in the lead-up, expect a perfect Good 4 surface throughout the day. The rail will be in the +2.5m position for…

Michael Moroney. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Ballymore Stables announced the passing of renowned trainer Michael Moroney, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning. Michael was a true stalwart of New Zealand and Victorian racing, not only known for his exceptional skills with horses but also for his warmth and ability to connect with people. Loved and respected by his staff, owners, beloved partner Karen, and his family, Michael will be remembered for his generosity of spirit, willingness to share his expertise, and his deep passion for…

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Highway, Connellan, NT, 0870 When Saturday, March 1, 2025 First Race 10:34am ACST Visit Dabble The Alice Springs Turf Club will host its fifth meeting in as many weeks with 47 horses accepting for the six-event program on Saturday. With the Red Centre expecting 43C on Saturday, it will once again be an early start to the race meeting, with the first race jumping at 10:34am ACST. It will be a good dirt surface at Pioneer Park, and the rail…