Year: 2025

Lumber Punk chasing first NT Victory

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Lumber Punk after winning at Bendigo on March 11, 2022. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Runner up in Darwin’s Palmerston Sprint (1200m) last year, Lumber Punk has returned to the NT and is eyeing Alice Springs’ $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on April 5. The six-year-old gelding commences his Red Centre campaign on Saturday when he faces decent 0-70 opposition over 1200m at Pioneer Park. His fortunes once again rest with leading Darwin trainer Gary Clarke. Returning to South Australia following the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival, Lumber Punk spent time with Murray Bridge…

Favourite in prime order for NZB Kiwi bid

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Per Incanto’s son Evaporate is ready to fulfil expectations and complete a memorable New Zealand feature race double for brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes. He has headed betting for the $3.5 million The NZB Kiwi (1500m) since he was confirmed in early January by slot holder Entain as their representative in the inaugural running of the age group event. The three-year-old will bid to emulate older stablemate Here To Shock, who was sent across the Tasman by the Lindsay Park operation last month to romp to victory in the…

Te Akau hold strong hand on Champions Day

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Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will head to Champions Day at Ellerslie on Saturday with a number of leading prospects, and the country’s leading trainers are looking forward to being a part of the monumental meeting. The 10-race card will include eight stakes races, three at Group One level, and the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), and Bergerson said it will be a landmark day for New Zealand racing. “It is a ground-breaking day in terms of the history of New Zealand racing,” he said. “It…

Marsh’s El Vencedor earns top Ellerslie billing

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Stephen Marsh has given the high flying El Vencedor the nod as his best chance of landing a winning blow at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Cambridge trainer is well-represented in the Champions’ Day features but finds it hard to go past the in-form son of Shocking in his bid to add the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) to his record. El Vencedor is chasing his third top-flight title on the bounce following successes in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) and the Gr.1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m). “I think…

Friday’s best horse racing bookmaker promotions & deals | March 7

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Westport and Alexandra Park in Friday double-header

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Friday sees an unusual double-header with Westport getting underway at 1.56pm and an eight race card at Alexandra Park at 5.42pm. Sam Ottley returns to Patterson Park after her heroics there in December while Duchess Megxit, the 3YO Pacing Filly of the Year, starts a new campaign up north.  Duchess Megxit returns after tough week for top trainer      By Michael Guerin Training legend Barry Purdon is hoping this weekend goes better than last and he has two of his stable stars with opportunities to put a smile back…

Friday’s horse racing tips & free betting previews | March 7

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There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, March 7. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle and Moonee Valley. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 7, 2025 Newcastle Racing Tips Moonee 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…

Ayrton Returns After Extended Layoff

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It has been almost a year since Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) last raced, but after a long and steady build-up the gelding is set to run at Flemington.  Ayrton lines up in the Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m) on Saturday having not raced since finishing seventh in last year’s edition of the All-Star Mile which was held at Caulfield.  The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper was in work and being prepared for a spring campaign last year but did not come up as expected and was turned out for a break.  Kent Jnr said the…

Nikita Burton claims first driving win

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  As first wins go Nikita Burton’s was about as easy as they get. “It was such a thrill,” the 18-year-old said after Seaside Rose cruised to victory in yesterday’s Placemakers Mobile Pace at Oamaru.  Driving for her employers Steve and Amanda Telfer, Burton went forward with the four-year-old mare to sit parked. The combo stayed there throughout before clearing out to a two length win, ahead of fast finishing Classie Linc. “This is a performance,” said commentator Craig Rail, “without cover over 2600…