Six-time Group One winner Auguste Rodin will shuttle to Windsor Park Stud in Cambridge this spring in a coup for the New Zealand breeding industry. One of the world’s finest racehorses, Auguste Rodin enjoyed elite-level success at two, three and four. An impeccably-bred son of Deep Impact out of Galileo’s triple Group One winning daughter Rhododendron, Auguste Rodin boasts one of the most sought-after pedigrees in the world. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, Auguste Rodin made an immediate impact on the track, showcasing an exceptional turn of foot and versatility over…
Month: April 2025
Kindergarten Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Kindergarten Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $250,000 Distance: 1100m The Kindergarten Stakes is a Group 3 race for two-year-olds, run over 1100m at Royal Randwick under set weight conditions. First held in 1987, it was originally a lead-up to the Golden Slipper before becoming part of the Derby Day program on Day 1 of The Championships from 2012 onwards. Previously run at Warwick Farm for many years, the Kindergarten…
Tribunal bans jockey Michael Poy in major betting scandal
Former Victorian jockey Michael Poy. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Former jockey Michael Poy has been banned from racing for 13 years and six months after the Victorian Racing Tribunal found him guilty of illegal betting conduct that struck at the heart of the sport’s integrity. The hefty disqualification was handed down on Thursday, with VRT chairman Judge John Bowman describing Poy’s actions as tantamount to “race result fixing” and warning of the serious damage such conduct can inflict on public trust in racing. “You willfully engaged in behaviour that strikes at…
Randwick race-by-race tips & quaddie | The Championships Day 1
What The Championships – Day 1 2025 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse When Saturday, April 5, 2025 First Race 12:25pm AEDT Visit Dabble Group 1 action returns to Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program lined up for Day 1 of The Championships. Four massive Group 1’s share top billing throughout proceedings, with the time-honoured Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600) and Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) just some of the highlights. All 10 black-type races will be run with the rail in the true position, and with no…
Eagle Farm racing preview & betting tips | Saturday, April 5
What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 5, 2025 First Race 11:33am AEST Visit Dabble The Brisbane Racing Club will host a 10-race card at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon, where the first event is scheduled to jump at 11:33am AEST. With rain forecast in the lead-up to the meeting, the track is expected to remain in the Soft range throughout the day. The rail will be in the +1m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Eagle…
BGP put $40,000 on Don Hugo
By Michael Guerin The Boys Get Paid group are putting their punting syndicate money behind their shared slot horse in the $1million Race by Betcha. The BGP are co-owners of the slot which Miracle Mile winner Don Hugo will race in at Cambridge tomorrow night and they also have one of their famous punters’ clubs running at the meeting. They placed their first bet on their own horse on Wednesday night when having $40,000 to win on Don Hugo at the boosted price of $3, a BGP spokesman saying they…
Cranbourne Friday night racing preview & best bets | April 4
What Cranbourne Races Where Cranbourne Turf Club – 50 Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Friday, April 4, 2025 First Race 5:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Cranbourne Turf Club is the destination for Friday night racing in Victoria, where a competitive eight-race meeting is set down for decision. The track was rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, but with showers forecast a Soft 5 or 6 track seems the likely rating for the program. The rail comes out 9m for the entire circuit, with the first race set…
O’Shea confident Linebacker can land Doncaster spoils
Group 1 Randwick Guineas winner, Linebacker. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au John O’Shea is optimistic that last-start Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) winner Linebacker can claim consecutive elite-level victories on Saturday when he contests the Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick. Despite drawing barrier 14, the colt remains the favourite, with O’Shea confident in his preparation. “The things we can control we have under control,” said O’Shea, who trains in partnership with Tom Charlton. “He is a very fit, healthy horse. Whether we’re good enough, we’re going to determine that on Saturday. The preparation…
Sunshine In Paris primed for TJ Smith Stakes assignment
Sunshine In Paris winning the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Talented sprinter Sunshine In Paris has the opportunity to secure a third Group 1 victory on Saturday when she competes in a competitive edition of the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. “When a horse like Bella Nipotina gets retired, it opens the way a little bit,” said Rob Archibald, who trains in partnership with Annabel Neasham. “For the last couple of years, she hasn’t been too far away. She just needs a couple of little things…
Maher hoping Shanwah can land him further Derby success
Shanwah winning the 2025 Group 2 Autumn Classic at Caulfield. Photo: Pat Scala (Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher is hoping Shanwah can secure his third win in the Group 1 ATC Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, with the trainer relying on a proven preparation for the talented three-year-old. Shanwah’s Derby campaign mirrors that of Maher-trained runners Global Exchange and Ruthven. Like Shanwah, Global Exchange won the Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) and Group 2 Alister Clark (2040m) before finishing sixth in the 2019 Derby, while Ruthven was fourth to Jon…