Amelia’s Jewel out to defy history in Group 1 Coolmore Classic

Amelia’s Jewel winning the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Group 1-winning mare Amelia’s Jewel will face a challenging task in this Saturday’s Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m), needing to defy recent history to secure victory. The daughter of Siyouni will carry 58 kilograms, with no horse having won the Coolmore with more than 57 kilograms since Sunline’s dual victories in 2000 and 2002 under 60 kilograms. “She will be giving weight away to some nice up-and-coming fillies and mares, it’s never easy to carry top weight, but she’s…

Muscle Mountain and Queen Elida close in on $1m

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  Dating back to the first race in 1908 no horse has a better record in the Group 1 Fred Shaw Memorial New Zealand Trotting Championships than Muscle Mountain. Heading into Friday’s edition of the race at Addington, the Greg and Nine Hope-trained star is vying for his fourth win in five years, with Sundees Son breaking his winning run with a race record 3:10.4 in 2022. That time is still the New Zealand trotting record (2600m – Mobile).  Muscle Mountain is the only…

Lady Shenandoah Heads Coolmore Classic 2025 Field & Betting

Two last-start winners are vying for favouritism in the 2025 Coolmore Classic betting markets as the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival continues at Rosehill Gardens this weekend. The Group 1 $1 million Coolmore Classic (1500m) has drawn a class field of fillies and mares. Current Coolmore Classic odds at Ladbrokes have Chris Waller‘s Group 1 Surround […] The post Lady Shenandoah Heads Coolmore Classic 2025 Field & Betting appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.

Skyhook primed for Pago Pago Stakes assignment

Skyhook. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Co-trainer Sterling Alexiou has acknowledged that Skyhook will need to win Saturday’s Group 3 Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill to secure a spot in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) back at the course on March 22. The Written Tycoon colt, who finished a narrow 0.2 lengths behind Rivellino in the Group 2 Skyline Stakes (1200m), was unlucky not to win the race, according to Alexiou. He is hopeful for better luck this weekend. “If he’d have got that run when it was there, prior to…

Herbert poised to go out on a high

In-form four-year-old Herbert (NZ) (Sweet Orange) will end an already lucrative campaign at Tauranga on Saturday before a break, with plans to travel further afield later in the year. The John Wheeler-prepared representative will shoot for four wins on the bounce in the Gr.2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy (1600m) to draw to a close a preparation that has seen him justify his trainer’s belief. Herbert has recently been successful at Wanganui and Matamata and in between times, claimed the thick end of the stake on his home track at New…

Autumn Blonde chasing Slipper berth in Magic Night Stakes

Autumn Blonde. Photo: Beadleyphotos.com.au Randwick-based trainer John Sargent is optimistic that his filly, Autumn Blonde, can earn a spot in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) when she competes in Saturday’s Group 3 Magic Night Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill. The daughter of The Autumn Sun has shown steady improvement across her three race starts, progressing from a debut tenth-place finish to a third-place result over 1200 metres, followed by a fourth-place finish in the Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes (1200m) last time out. “Her last run she was caught three-wide…

Kembla Grange race betting tips & quaddie | Friday, March 14

What Kembla Grange Races Where Kembla Grange Racecourse – Princes Hwy, Kembla Grange NSW 2530 When Friday, March 14, 2025 First Race 1:50pm AEDT Visit Dabble Kembla Grange Racecourse is the destination for NSW racing on Friday afternoon, where the Group 3 Kembla Grange Classic (1600m) will headline an ultra-competitive eight-part program. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the track is rated a Heavy 9 at the time of writing, punters can expect an upgrade into the Soft range come race-day…

Hewitson rallies Highland Rahy for Happy Valley breakthrough

Highland Rahy prevails at Happy Valley. Photo: HKJC Lyle Hewitson removed luck from the equation aboard Highland Rahy (126lb) and the rider found a willing partner as Francis Lui’s galloper secured a first Hong Kong win at Happy Valley. Successful in Ireland pre-import, Highland Rahy fired to an uncontested lead under Hewitson from barrier seven and never looked back, clutching onto a three-quarter-length victory over a ground-making Viva Graciousness (135lb) in the HK$1.17 million feature race. “I think he’s (Highland Rahy) found a mark now where he should be winning…

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Thursday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | March 13, 2025

There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, March 13. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Randwick-Kensington. Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 13, 2025 Randwick-Kensington 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 13, 2025 check out our…