Apt New Zealand resumption for Logan

Donna Logan will resume her training career in New Zealand at Ruakaka on Tuesday. Photo: Trish Dunell Donna Logan will return to her old stomping ground of Ruakaka on Tuesday to resume her training career in New Zealand after plying her trade in Singapore for the last seven years. Racing ceased in Singapore following their last race meeting on October 5, and Logan elected to return to New Zealand, but opted to base her training operation at Byerley Park in South Auckland rather than return to her former base at…

Further stakes success for long-time associates

My Lips Are Sealed winning the Group 3 Phar Lap Trophy (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A long-standing breeding partnership has come up trumps again with a daughter of Ace High their latest success story. Rich Hill Stud and Scott Williams’ Bloodstock Resources bred My Lips Are Sealed, who triumphed in Saturday’s Group 3 Phar Lap Trophy (1600m) at Trentham, where the four-time winner finished a close second in last season’s Group 3 Eulogy Stakes (1600m). Trained by Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson,…

Taree Tuesday racing preview & quaddie tips | January 7, 2025

What Taree Races Where Manning Valley Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Taree NSW 2430 When Tuesday, January 7, 2025 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Country racing returns to Taree on Tuesday afternoon, with the Manning Valley Race Club set to play host to a competitive eight-part program. The rail is placed in the true position for the entire circuit for the meeting, and with no significant rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect the surface to start with a Good rating as racing gets underway at 1:15pm local…

HRNZ Awards – Best Moment of the Season 2024 – Voting Open

The four finalists for the ‘Stevie Golding at Harcourts – People’s Choice’ Best Moment of the 2024 Season have been found and now it is time to have your say as to what the best moment was for the season. The finalists are:– Samantha Ottley becoming the first female driver to drive 100 winners in a 12 month season– Tom Bamford’s first Group 1 win with Rakero Rocket in The Christian Cullen– Crystal Hackett’s first Group 1 win on Mach Shard in the Group 1 Taylor Mile paying over $150…

HRNZ’s Trials and Workouts coverage to be expanded in 2025

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…

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…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & promotions | January 6

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…