By Mike Love It was appropriate that Lord Fantasy gave Oamaru trainer Steve Allen a win in yesterday’s Gavelhouse.com mobile pace. Because that’s exactly where he acquired the horse in the first place. “I bought him off Gavelhouse. Paul Kerr trained him. He said he just needed time. When he won at Oamaru he called me and said it’s great you’ve got him going,” said Allen. That first win was on debut in December 2023. Yesterday’s success was the Betting Line five-year-old’s second in 22 race day starts. It…
Month: April 2025
The Northern Derby – 75 years ago
This week’s Group 1-laden Friday night at Alexandra Park will be headlined by the $200,000 Woodlands Stud Northern Derby. So why not look back at one of the great champions to have won the race – 75 years ago. Johnny Globe’s Derby win – “he gave nothing else a look-in” By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Among the many champions that have won the Northern Derby since it was first run in 1916 – the likes of Indianapolis, Courage Under Fire and Lazarus – Johnny Globe’s must have been…
Asfoora clinging to favouritism in Robert Sangster Stakes
Asfoora. (Photo: George Sal – Racing Photos) The fillies & mares get set to scorch the Morphettville turf on Saturday afternoon, with a quality field of 16 set to line up in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m). The Henry Dwyer-trained Asfoora is clinging to favouritism with horse racing bookmakers post-barrier draw, with the daughter of Flying Artie set to do it the hard way, drawn out in barrier 14. She remains a $5 chance with despite the precarious barrier, however, with punters willing to respect her first-up victory…
Australasian Oaks 2025 Field & Odds Update: Movin Out Favourite
Chris Waller‘s accomplished Kiwi import, Movin Out, has been installed as the one to beat in Saturday’s 2025 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville, holding favouritism in the early markets. Waller, aiming for his third victory in this Group 1 classic for three-year-old fillies, saddles up Movin Out, who is currently priced at $3.80 with Ladbrokes after […] The post Australasian Oaks 2025 Field & Odds Update: Movin Out Favourite appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Benagil, Movin Out fighting for favouritism in Australasian Oaks
Australasian Oaks favourite, Benagil. (Photo: Jay Town – Racing Photos) The Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) headlines the action at Morphettville on Saturday afternoon, with a capacity field of 16 set to line up in the $1 million three-year-old fillies’ feature. The Glen Thompson-trained Benagil has been installed as the $3.60 favourite with horse racing bookmakers and appears poised to peak after a bold runner-up display behind Treasurethe Moment in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on April 1. The daughter of Manhattan Rain will disengage from…
Broadsiding, Traffic Warden sent to stud
James McDonald and Broadsiding after winning the Group 1 Golden Rose. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Darley Australia have announced their 2025 stallion roster. Featuring a line-up of elite stallions. This year’s roster features two exciting first-season sires in Broadsiding and Traffic Warden with 12 other world-class stallions including Champion Two- and Three-Year-Olds, World Champion Sprinters and Champion Milers. Too Darn Hot, who has made the strongest start to a stud career this century, heads the roster at $275,000 as previously announced. Leading the new additions is Broadsiding, his four-time Group 1 winning…
Winter rivalry brewing for Hocquard pair
King Of Hearts (NZ) (Jakkalberry) may provide some competition to his talented stablemate Spencer in the coming months after collecting back-to-back victories at Waverley on Monday. A six-year-old by Jakkalberry, King Of Hearts recorded three wins in the care of breeder-owner Thomas Russell, who handed over the care of his gelding to Erin Hocquard in late November last year. After striking firmer surfaces early in the preparation, King Of Hearts was right at home back on the heavy last-start at Waverley, defeating Baronet in a Rating 75 1200m. The class,…
Cambridge Stud announce 2025 stallion fees
Cambridge Stud have announced an unchanged stallion roster for the 2025 breeding season with their popular young sire Sword Of State earning a fee rise on the back of his yearling sale results. Sword Of State will stand at an increased fee of $20,000 + GST, with the son of Snitzel’s first yearlings selling for up to $540,000 and averaged more than $200,000 at the major sales this year. “Sword Of State has provided some fantastic results for his supporters this year. Many of the best trainers and agents have…
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Tuesday’s Australian horse racing betting tips | April 22, 2025
There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, April 22. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Wodonga. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – April 22, 2025 Wodonga 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 April 22, 2025 check out our…