A Group One target is in the offing for exciting three-year-old Poetic Champion (NZ) (Super Seth) following his victory in the TAB 1200 at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. After enjoying the trail behind Shoes, the son of Super Seth improved to be outside the pacemaker when turning for home and captured the lead with 300m to go and was able to hold out the late challenge of race favourite Sweynesday to win by a head. Poetic Champion was first-up after a soft spring, where he won the Listed El…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Thursday, January 2. 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 2, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Blonde Boosts Elevate Your Prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo Same Race Multi | Select 2-4 runners in the same race to get bigger odds Available from approx…
Thursday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | January 2, 2024
There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, January 2. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Yarra Valley. Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 2, 2025 Yarra Valley 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 2, 2025 check…
Sounds Unusual shows promise at Canterbury
New Zealand-bred gelding Sounds Unusual hinted at a bright future over staying distances with a maiden victory in the A$100,000 Ranvet Plate (1900m) at Canterbury on New Year’s Day. The four-year-old began his career only a month ago, finishing strongly from last to run second over 1500m at Newcastle on December 1. He produced another late run for third over 1900m at Canterbury on December 13, earning $1.45 favouritism for his third career start on Wednesday. Sounds Unusual was ridden patiently by Nash Rawiller, who took up a midfield position…
Zambezi Khan too strong at Flemington
A return to stakes company is looming on the horizon for proven black-type performer Zambezi Khan, who struck winning form early in her four-year-old preparation in the A$65,000 Australian Trainers’ Association Plate (1700m) at Flemington on New Year’s Day. It was the fourth win of a 17-start career for the New Zealand-bred mare, who has placed on another five occasions including last season’s Gr.3 SA Fillies’ Classic (2500m) at Morphettville. Trainers Patrick and Michelle Payne kicked off Zambezi Khan’s season with a fifth over 1350m at Donald on November 17,…
Riviera Rebel Claims Victory in Tapanui Cup
Lightly raced four-year-old Riviera Rebel (NZ) (Pure Champion) showed his undoubted affinity for his home track when he made it three wins from just four starts there in taking out the feature event at Riverton, the Dynes Transport Tapanui Cup (1200m), on New Year’s Day. Stakes placed in his three-year-old campaign when third in the Listed Southland Guineas (1600m), the Graham Eade and Brooke Kincaid-prepared son of Pure Champion hadn’t been seen since finishing runner-up over 2000m at Gore back in October. Despite the two-month break, Riviera Rebel stripped a…
Michael Grantham’s Antique Miss wins La Trice Classic at Ascot
Antique Miss & Chris Parnham partner to win the Group 3 La Trice Classic at Ascot, January 1. Photo: Western Racepix In a slow-paced Group 3 La Trice Classic at Ascot, Antique Miss delivered a gritty victory for trainer Michael Grantham. The five-year-old mare by Domesday successfully fended off formidable challenges from Miss Skyhigh and Rusty Dreams, crossing the finish line in 1:53.16. The race started slowly, lacking a clear leader until the $3.70 Unibet-priced Antique Miss took charge under Parnham’s calm guidance. The pace remained pedestrian until the 600-metre…
Hemlock Stone shocks in $81 Perth Cup triumph for Belhus Racing
Hemlock Stone claims the 2025 Perth Cup for trainers Grant and Alana Williams. Photo: Western Racepix At an extraordinary $81 Neds starting price, Hemlock Stone delivered a stunning upset to claim the Group 2 Perth Cup at Ascot, securing an emotional victory for trainers Grant and Alana Williams and jockey Patrick Carbery. The five-year-old gelding surged from the back of the field in the final stages to edge out Diamond Scene and Be Optimistic in a thrilling finish. Positioned towards the rear early, Hemlock Stone found his rhythm under a…
Oxbridge delivers career-best to win Summer Scorcher for Sheehy
Albury trainer Stephen Sheehy wins the 2025 Listed Summer Scorcher with Oxbridge at Ascot on January 1. Photo: Western Racepix In a fairytale outcome for Albany trainer Stephen Sheehy, Oxbridge produced a career-best performance to claim the Listed Summer Scorcher at Ascot on New Year’s Day. Starting at $16 with Picklebet, the eight-year-old gelding surged past the hot favourite Bopping Blue to secure his 13th career win and Sheehy’s first metropolitan and Group-rated victory. Jockey Holly Watson delivered a tactically brilliant ride, positioning Oxbridge just behind the leaders in the…
New Year’s Eve sees 2024 out on a high
Harness Racing New Zealand is delighted that 2024 has finished with a flourish, with Auckland’s New Year’s Eve meeting a success both in terms of crowd numbers and turnover. The Auckland Trotting Club’s twilight meeting was popular with racegoers and turnover was up markedly on last year with latest figures showing the 10-race programme amassing $1.4m, compared to $823K in 2023, and $1m for 10 races in 2023. The increase is in line with a 20 per cent increase in harness racing turnovers across the board this year, compared to…