Ahead of the anniversary of his imperious racetrack finale in the Gr. 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick in 2014, it’s fitting to announce Dundeel (NZ) (High Chaparral) as the latest inductee to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. Returning to the scene of his Spring Champion Stakes and Australian Derby victories as a three-year-old, Dundeel took his Group One tally to six with victory in the race that has become synonymous with the Sydney autumn carnival. The High Chaparral colt’s career had…
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Strong Kiwi Presence Set for FWD Champions Day
There will be plenty of New Zealand interest in FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on April 27, headlined by Kiwi raider El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking). The multiple Group One winner was rated the 10th joint best galloper in the world in the latest LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, and the Stephen Marsh-trained gelding will head to the competitive racing jurisdiction to test his talent in the Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m). He attracted plenty of interest from the international racing fraternity following his impressive run of form in New Zealand,…
Gerard Targets Australian Oaks Glory
Pam Gerard came close to picking up a three-year-old major across the Tasman this season with Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel), and the Matamata trainer is back with another rising star in pursuit of Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. Savaglee finished a close-up second to Feroce (NZ) (Super Seth) at Flemington in the Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) last month, and on this occasion it will be the turn of Dubai Gold (NZ) (Pride Of Dubai), who pushed Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn) right to the wire in the Gr.1…
Randwick race-by-race tips & quaddie | The Championships Day 2
What The Championships – Day 2 2025 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse When Saturday, April 12, 2025 First Race 11:45am AEST Visit Dabble Group 1 action continues at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with the time-honoured Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) headlining a bumper 10-part program for Day 2 of The Championships. A stellar field of 15 are set to line-up in the $5 million feature, and with three more Group 1 event’s filling out a stacked undercard, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest days on the…
Bendigo races free racing preview & best bets | April 12, 2025
What Bendigo Mile Day 2025 Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Saturday, April 12, 2025 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble The Listed Golden Mile (1600m) headlines a stacked 10-race program at the Bendigo Jockey Club on Saturday afternoon. Perfect conditions are forecast leading into the meeting, so the Good 4 track rating will likely get an upgrade to a Good 3 at some point. The action from the ‘Nursery of Champions’ is set to commence at 12:05pm AEST. Golden Mile Top Tip: Windstorm…
Doomben free horse racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, April 12
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 12, 2025 First Race 11:53am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Doomben Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, when the Brisbane Racing Club hosts a competitive nine-race card. Although there is rain forecast on Friday and Saturday, the track is expected to improve slightly from the Soft 5 rating at acceptance time to a Good surface by raceday. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with the first race set…
Arrowfield 3YO Sprint
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $1,000,000 Distance: 1200m The Arrowfield 3YO Sprint is a Group 2 race for three-year-olds, run over 1200m at Royal Randwick under set weight conditions. First held in 1979 as the Royal Sovereign Stakes for colts and geldings, the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint was renamed in 2014 and incorporated into The Championships, now open to both sexes and offering $1,000,000 in prizemoney. The Arrowfield…
Ceolwulf set for Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes assignment
Ceolwulf after winning the Group 3 Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Ceolwulf will get his chance to prove he belongs among Australia’s elite middle-distance horses when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick. A dual Group 1 winner during the spring, Ceolwulf’s autumn preparation has been far from smooth, with a minor injury forcing him to miss the Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m). He then contested two races over unsuitable trips before grinding out a tough win last start in the Group 2…
Clash of the Queens looms in Australian Oaks showdown
New Zealand Oaks winner, Leica Lucy. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Chris Waller has labelled Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick a battle between two ‘queens’ as star fillies from either side of the Tasman square off in a mouth-watering edition of the Classic. Waller has elected not to back-up his Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) winner Aeliana, but the champion trainer will still be well represented with Kiwi import Leica Lucy (Derryn) and last-start Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) winner Belle Detelle (Zed). Standing in their…
Alligator Blood retired after decorated Group 1 career
Alligator Blood ridden by Tim Clark wins the Might And Power at Caulfield. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Seven-time Group 1 winner Alligator Blood has been officially retired after heat was detected in one of his legs, bringing an end to one of the modern era’s most remarkable careers. The decision was confirmed on Wednesday, with owner Jeff Simpson telling Racing.com: “He pulled up with a bit of heat – in the leg that wasn’t originally injured – but another leg. We decided to pull the pin on the whole…