A solution has been found to two harness racing trials/workouts “black spots”. Effective immediately, Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has finalised agreements with two videographers to provide footage of the North Otago trials at Oamaru, and the Mt Hutt workouts at Mt Harding Racecourse in Methven. “We have been very mindful for some time that both North Otago and Mt Hutt have not been covered,” says HRNZ’s Head of Racing and Wagering Matthew Peden, “they were black spots in our trials and workouts coverage.” Now action from both venues will…
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Ceolwulf to return in Group 2 Apollo Stakes
Group 1 winner, Ceolwulf. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Dual Group 1 winner Ceolwulf is poised for a return to action in next month’s Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. The four-year-old gelding was last seen securing back-to-back victories in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) and the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) within two weeks in October. His trainer, Joe Pride, believes Ceolwulf has developed significantly during his time off. “I’m really happy with him,” Pride said. “The aim is to run in the Apollo on the 15th (of…
Mrs Chrissie set to bypass Standish Handicap
Mrs Chrissie. Photo: Racing Photos Last-start runner-up in the Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m), Mrs Chrissie, is likely to bypass this Saturday’s Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m), with trainer Ciaron Maher opting to target either the Listed Adams Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield or the Listed Durbridge Stakes (1100m) at Morphettville, both scheduled for January 25. “Knowing her, 1000 and 1100 (metres) are her best trips, and if we can space her runs, which we like doing, we do,” said Maher’s assistant, Jack Turnbull. “There’s a race in Adelaide on the same…
Packing Angel shapes strongly as Purton edges closer to record
Packing Angel gives Zac Purton a double. Photo: HKJC Packing Angel has emerged as a potential Four-Year-Old Classic Series contender after the gelding’s victory at Sha Tin on Sunday shunted Zac Purton to within eight wins of equalling Douglas Whyte’s Hong Kong record of 1,813 wins. Trained by Francis Lui and rated 63, Packing Angel (120lb) handled the rise in grade to Class 3 with aplomb, edging clear of Kaholo Angel (129lb) to win by three quarters of a length, impressing Purton. “He’s got a long way to go on…
Today’s free horse racing previews, best bets & quaddie | 6/1
There are two horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, January 6. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Moruya. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 6, 2025 Moruya 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 January 6, 2025 check out our…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, January 6. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for January 6, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Same Race Multi | Select 2-4 runners in the same race to get bigger odds Available from approx 8:30am local track time on race day. Availability dependent on field size. Neds T&C’s…
Just Go Bang secures memorable Gilgandra Cup triumph
2025 Gilgandra Cup winner, Just Go Bang. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Just Go Bang showcased grit and stamina to win the $50,000 Gilgandra Cup over 1600m, with Kody Nestor guiding the Nick Olive-trained gelding to victory. The five-year-old son of Sizzling overcame the challenge of carrying top weight, dictating terms from the front to hold off late-charging rivals as the $4.80 second favourite with top bookmakers. Breaking sharply from the gates, Nestor took the initiative early, pushing forward to secure the lead. Despite not initially intending to dictate the pace, Nestor adapted…
Sutherland unstoppable on the Coast
Kevin Myers should never be underestimated when he takes a team of horses to the West Coast, and neither should his apprentice Lily Sutherland, who included the Recreation Hotel Greymouth Cup (2000m) in her five-win haul on Sunday with Kick On (NZ) (Per Incanto). The 20-year-old hoop rode out her claim at Otaki on Boxing Day, but that hasn’t slowed her progress in the slightest, riding winners at New Plymouth and Tauherenikau in the subsequent days. Prior to the Omoto meeting, Sutherland was the favourite for the jockey’s challenge and…
Apollo return planned for Ceolwulf
Dual Group One winner Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) is scheduled to kick off his campaign in next month’s Apollo Stakes. It is just under six weeks until Ceolwulf is scheduled to make his return to the races and trainer Joe Pride says the dual Group One winner is shaping up as a “bigger, stronger horse” heading into the autumn. Ceolwulf announced himself as one of the rising stars of the Australian turf last spring when he claimed back-to-back Group One wins in breathtaking fashion over the Randwick mile in the Epsom…
Sprocket Rocket takes off with Miss Scenicland Stakes
Riccarton trainer Mike McCann kicked off his week on the West Coast in emphatic style at Omoto on Sunday, taking out the Westland Racing Club Miss Scenicland Stakes (1500m) with progressive mare Sprocket Rocket (NZ) (What’s The Story). The daughter of What’s The Story had found the winner’s enclosure over 2000m back in September, and since, had produced consistent performances in strong Rating 75 fields. Dropping back to the 1500m, Sprocket Rocket had opened at $14 with TAB bookmakers, but the added benefit of apprentice jockey Ruvanesh Muniandy’s three-kilogram claim…