Progressive galloper Talisker (NZ) (Embellish) made a welcome return to the winner’s circle at New Plymouth on Saturday, taking the Platinum Homes (1400m) with a stamp of authority. Group Two-placed as a juvenile, Talisker spent the first-half of his three-year-old season in the South Island, picking up three wins on the bounce for Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton stable. The son of Embellish was denied by just a half-length to Crocetti in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m), but struggled to replicate that form through the summer and headed for…
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The King’s Men rally for NZB Kiwi slot
All of the King’s horses for all the King’s Men, Ardalio’s (NZ) (Ardrossan) been picked to do it again – this time for the NZB Kiwi. The lightly raced filly has been selected by The King’s Men to represent their slot in the inaugural $3.5 million 1500-metre feature on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day at Ellerslie on March 8. The King’s Men moved quickly to snap up Ardalio less than a week after her victory in the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m) during the Karaka Millions twilight card at…
Weigh In, February 2
Guy, Aidan & Emily review the racing action from Ellerslie and New Plymouth featuring some stars of the future. They also catch up with the connections behind Ardalio, the latest horse to be announced for a slot in the NZB Kiwi. Weigh In, February 2
Derby favourite dominates at Ellerslie
Willydoit (NZ) (Tarzino) tightened his grip on Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) favouritism with a dominant victory against older opposition in Saturday’s TAB (1600m) at Ellerslie. The $55,000 race was the third consecutive Ellerslie win for the Tarzino gelding, who cleared maiden ranks at the Auckland track on December 12 and then emphatically beat subsequent Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) runner-up Tuxedo on New Year’s Day. But Saturday’s performance in Rating 75 company was Willydoit’s most impressive yet. He was sent out as a $1.40 favourite and barely provided a…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, February 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 February 2, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Bunbury All Races | 3+ Leg Sam Race Multi Bonus Back if 1 Leg Fails Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Bunbury this Sunday and if…
Commander Ben has each way appeal in today’s Waikouaiti Cup at Oamaru
By Jonny Turner There’s one factor within the control of Commander Ben’s camp and one outside of it as the pacer looks to cap his strong recent placings with a Temuka Transport Waikouaiti Pacers Cup victory at Oamaru today. The five-year-old is in for a rematch with One Change after his third placing in the recent Northern Southland Cup at Ascot Park for trainers Brent and Tim White. The pair will clash with in-form pacers Piccadilly Pete, Tempo Warrior and Tabasco in a competitive 3000m grass track feature at Oamaru…
Team Teal is underway for 2025
Today marks the start of Harness Racing New Zealand’s annual Team Teal campaign. It’s the eighth year it’s been run, with the focus firmly on raising awareness about ovarian cancer and raising money for research. From February 1 to March 16, money will be raised every time a female driver wins a race in this country. A total of $100 will be donated by HRNZ and individual clubs for each win. The most successful year so far was 2023 when there were 75 wins by female drivers (all wearing their…
Sunday’s horse racing tips & free previews | Sunday, 2/2/2025
There are nine horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, February 2. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Sapphire Coast. Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – February 2, 2025 Sapphire Coast 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 2, 2025 check…
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Bunker Hut back in winning groove
After seven placings in his last eight starts, Bunker Hut broke through with a dominant return to winning form in Saturday’s A$160,000 Captivant @ Kia Ora Handicap (1350m) at Rosehill. The Savabeel gelding has rarely run a bad race in his career, but he went into Saturday’s Benchmark 78 handicap with a win drought dating back to September of 2023. Bunker Hut’s connections kept the faith, however, and their patience was rewarded with an emphatic performance on Saturday. After taking up a handy position in third along the rails, Bunker…