Cambridge Raceway is welcoming a return to Thursday racing, saying it’s “excited” about the move. Last week the Entain and Harness Racing New Zealand management teams were involved in a strategy and review meeting in Auckland, with the “Look North” strategy a key part of their discussions. The strategy was launched as part of the “Future Starts Now” last year and is focused on reinvigorating racing in the north, particularly at Cambridge and Alexandra Park. Entain’s own wagering figures show that punters across the country are supporting Look North. Nationally,…
Day: 25 March 2025
Take After Me to make history as retirement looms
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Harness racing history will be made just after 5.18pm at Ashburton Raceway on Wednesday. That’s when the dual gaited veteran Take After Me will line up in his 400th start in the Matt Smith Construction Trot. He’ll be the first standardbred ever in this country to reach that mark. “When you think that he started as a three-year-old in Invercargill and he’s still going as a 14-year-old,” says Kaiapoi-based trainer Fred Scott, “he’s been a great horse to us.” He bred and races…
The Follow Files: Recently gelded 4YO storms home at The Valley
Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill took centre stage in Sydney, while Moonee Valley’s William Reid Stakes Day also featured last Saturday. With a heavy on-speed bias witnessed at both tracks, we have focused on runners that performed well in the inferior parts of the track and will appreciate more even conditions next start. You can add these horses to a blackbook with your chosen online bookmaker and receive notifications before they run. Moonee Valley Track rating: Good 4 (down to Soft 6 after R6) Rail position: True entire circuit Race…
Grandstand Cup Day celebrates life after racing
Mervyn, Super Maxi and Ocean’s Fifteen. Photo: Supplied Racegoers at Grandstand Cup Day at Ascot enjoyed a special celebration of retired racehorses, with Racing WA’s Off the Track WA program taking centre stage. In collaboration with Perth Racing, the event showcased the versatility and achievements of retired racehorses, highlighting their transition into new careers beyond the track. Attendees had the opportunity to meet former racehorses, learn about their post-racing journeys and take part in a range of family-friendly activities. Racing WA Animal Welfare Operations Manager Kay Fuller said the event…
Group 1 winner Aegon retired after decorated racing career
Group One winner Aegon has been retired. Photo: Trish Dunell Group One winner Aegon took trainer and part-owner Andrew Forsman on a whirlwind ride over the last five years, but that journey has come to an end with the announcement of his retirement on Tuesday. “It has been an awesome journey, and he has given us a lot of thrills,” Forsman said. “We felt that he got to that point that he was holding his own in good company but just lacked that dash that he used to have. “We…
AUDIO: Ken Kelso talks Alabama Lass
Ken Kelso joined Racing Pulse with Michael Felgate to discuss how Alabama Lass is tracking ahead of heading across the Tasman to race at Flemington on Saturday. The exciting Alabama Lass will be at Flemington on Saturday – Racing Pulse with Michael Felgate – Omny.fm
Infrastructure blues continue following Taupo abandonment
There’s growing frustration within the thoroughbred racing industry surrounding the sport’s infrastructure, with the abandonment of Taupo’s trials on Tuesday the latest in a long series of raceday and trial cancellations. It comes just two days after the abandonment of Tauherenikau’s Sunday race meeting following a slip in the opening race of the card, adding to the growing track woes in the Central Districts, with both Hastings and Awapuni currently out of commission due to track renovations. “I think we are starting to get to a point where we have…
Aegon retired
Group One winner Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) took trainer and part-owner Andrew Forsman on a whirlwind ride over the last five years, but that journey has come to an end with the announcement of his retirement on Tuesday. “It has been an awesome journey and he has given us a lot of thrills,” Forsman said. “We felt that he got to that point that he was holding his own in good company but just lacked that dash that he used to have. “We felt that we were running out of…
Sha Tin races free betting tips & quaddie | Wednesday, March 26
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Wednesday, March 26, 2025 First Race 6:45pm HKT (9:45pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin for back-to-back meetings, with the all-weather circuit set to host a stacked nine-part program under lights on Wednesday evening. The rail is in the true position, and with pristine conditions forecast on Monday and Tuesday, it should be a terrific night of racing for all participants. All the action is scheduled to get…
Sandown Hillside racing preview & best bets | Wednesday, March 26
What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, March 26, 2025 First Race 2:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing will return to Sandown for another mid-week meeting on Wednesday afternoon, when the Melbourne Racing Club hosts a competitive eight-race card. Although the track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, with no rain forecast in the lead-up, a perfect Good 4 surface is expected throughout the day. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit,…