Donna Logan recorded her first win since moving back to New Zealand when Larius Lacus took out the Waikato/BOP Racehorse Owners Maiden 1400 at Tauranga on Sunday. Based in Singapore for seven years, Logan returned to New Zealand late last year after racing ceased in the racing jurisdiction, and she has been in a rebuilding phase at her new base in Byerley Park. While in Singapore, Logan struck up a good association with Ben Kwok, with the prominent breeder and owner vowing to support her on her return to New…
Month: March 2025
Ellerslie features in sight for Sweeney pair
Promising three-year-old stayer Lucan will join his stablemate Chattahoochee in feature races at Ellerslie next month after collecting an eye-catching maiden victory at Tauranga on Sunday. Te Awamutu horsewoman Debbie Sweeney lined up three runners in the Mills Reef Maiden (2100m), with Lucan the second-elect of her string in the market behind Protheatrics. The son of Proisir brought good form into the race and regular rider Joe Doyle managed him well in the early stages, getting the diminutive gelding to settle near the tail of the field. Denver controlled the…
James McDonald to miss rescheduled Group 1 meeting at Rosehill
James McDonald. Photo: Reg Ryan (Racing Photos) Two prime Group 1 rides at Tuesday’s rescheduled Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) meeting at Rosehill have been filled following confirmation that champion jockey James McDonald will miss the meeting due to overseas commitments. Racing NSW announced on Sunday, “Due to prior commitments in Dubai, James McDonald will not be able to partner those horses he was declared to ride at the rescheduled Rosehill Gardens meeting on Tuesday. Replacement riders will be notified when available.” The Rosehill card, originally scheduled for Saturday, was…
Ka Ying Rising makes it 11 in a row with Group 2 Sprint Cup win
Ka Ying Rising charges clear for Zac Purton and David Hayes. Photo: HKJC Delivering a chilling reminder of his extraordinary talent, Ka Ying Rising posted his 11th consecutive victory with a blistering display in the HK$5.35 million Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) to crown Zac Purton’s return to race riding at Sha Tin on Sunday. The world’s highest-rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (128lb) demolished his opposition with familiar nonchalance to score by three lengths from Helios Express (123lb) and Lucky With You (123lb) in 1:08.18 after being eased down by…
Matthew Poon guides Straight Arron to unlikely Chairman’s Trophy
Matthew Poon and Straight Arron triumph at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC Matthew Poon celebrated the biggest win of his riding career by capturing the HK$5.35 million Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) aboard Straight Arron (123lb) for trainer Ricky Yiu at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon. Savouring a first Group 2 triumph after previously winning at Group 3 level five times in Hong Kong, Poon expertly saved ground with Straight Arron to surprise by a head over Galaxy Patch (123lb) with Moments In Time (123lb) a half length away in third…
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There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, March 31. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Yarra Valley. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 31, 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 March 31, 2025 check…
Ka Ying Rising flawless in Gr.2 Sprint Cup display
Delivering a chilling reminder of his extraordinary talent, Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) posted his 11th consecutive victory with a blistering display in the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m) to crown Zac Purton’s return to race riding at Sha Tin on Sunday. The world’s highest-rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (128lb) demolished his opposition with familiar nonchalance to score by three lengths from Helios Express and Lucky With You in 1m 08.18s after being eased down by Purton with 100m to go. After stalking California Spangle to the 400m, Ka…
Lexi and her “spicy pony”
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Lexi Nolan wanted a horse with attitude – and it sounds like she’s got exactly that in Elsu gelding No Way Else. “I like the spicy ponies,” says the 19-year-old, “he’s got a big personality. And he is pretty.” The pair have had a great start to 2025, crowned the Champion at January’s North Island Standardbred Championships and then winning the Harness to Hack event at the Waikato Equestrian Centre in late March. At the latter, against 12 other competitors, they won the In-hand and Jumping disciplines…
Rosehill race-by-race tips & quaddie | Tancred Stakes Day, 2025
What Tancred Stakes Day 2025 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse When Tuesday, April 1, 2025 First Race 12:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble Group 1 action returns to Rosehill Gardens on Tuesday, with the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) and Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) sharing top billing on a massive 10-part program. The meeting was due to be run on Saturday, but due to substantial rain, the meeting was postponed by 72 hours. The rail moves out +6m the entire circuit this time around, and with the track rated a Heavy…