Glamour colt Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel) will commence an exciting summer programme at Trentham on Saturday, taking his place in the Gr.2 Top Kat Roofing Levin Classic (1400m). The Oaks Stud galloper was undoubtedly the nation’s top three-year-old through the spring, winning the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m), Gr.2 Sarten Memorial (1400m) and his crowning success, the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m). Savaglee made his first public appearance since his Riccarton success in a stacked Group and Listed trial at Matamata last month, where after powering from the gates, he…
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Myla Aims for Hat-Trick at Tauranga
Progressive stayer Myla (NZ) (Swiss Ace) has hit a purple patch of form this summer, putting together a winning streak that trainers Moira and Kieran Murdoch hope she can extend in Friday’s Ray White Greerton (2100m) at Tauranga. The daughter of Swiss Ace doubled her winning tally this term when going back-to-back at Rotorua and Te Rapa, the latter a dominant performance defeating subsequent Taupo Cup (2000m) winner Doddle and Thames Cup (1600m) runner-up Maldini. “It was an excellent run at Te Rapa, she really made it an easy watch…
Bettor Be Sharp going for three in a row at Timaru today
By Mike Love Bettor Be Sharp will be gunning for a hat-trick of wins at Timaru today. Ashburton trainer and driver Gerard O’Reilly has just the one runner engaged at the Phar Lap Raceway, with the six-year-old Bettors Delight gelding in great form after successes at Addington and Banks Peninsula. Drawn the only runner on the second line over 2600m in Race 6, the Night’N Day Park Timaru Mobile for junior drivers Bettor Be Sharp will be driven by in-form driver Gemma Thornley. “He’s come through his last run very…
Wednesday’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | January 8
There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, January 8. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Mornington, Warwick Farm and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 8, 2025 Mornington Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top horse racing bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for…
Today’s horse racing promotions & bet returns | January 8
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, January 8. 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 8, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Mornington R1-3 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $25 Run 2nd or 3rd in Races 1-3 at Mornington on Wednesday and receive a bonus back up to $25. PlayUp…
Audio: Donna Logan with Steve Hewlett
Trainer Donna Logan is back in NZ and saddled up two runners today at Ruakaka. Logan says the move from Singapore has been stressful to say the least. Donna Logan 07.01.2025 – Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett – Apple Podcasts
Pure Delight with Northland Cup win
It may have taken Ruakaka mare Pure Delight (NZ) (Darci Brahma) 24 starts to break through for her maiden victory, but she did it in style at her home track on Tuesday when taking out the Trigg Construction Northland Cup (2100m). From her ace barrier, she was eased back to settle at the rear of the field for jockey George Rooke where she remained for the majority of the journey. She had all but one before her at the top of the straight, but Rooke was able to navigate a…
Winning breeding confidence at Jamieson
Further top-flight success on the home front and an overseas double has boosted spirits at Jamieson Park ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Farm graduate Grail Seeker (NZ) (Iffraaj) doubled her tally at elite level with her dazzling victory in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham last Saturday, her first appearance since she won the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m). The Jamieson Park-bred and sold Holymanz (NZ) (Almanzor) then starred in Australia with his successful defence of his Coastal Classic (1700m) title at Geelong while Raging Blizzard (NZ) (Per…
Guerin Report – Ep. 19, Ft. Luke Kemeys
This week, Michael is joined in studio by Luke Kemeys from Boys Get Paid. Luke chats the history and future of BGP, what it’s like to win big but also lost big with other people’s money, and as a chartered accountant, what advice he has for sole traders in the racing industry. Guerin Report – Ep. 19, Ft. Luke Kemeys – YouTube
Belclare aiming for NZ Breeders’ threepeat
Following a lucrative spring campaign in Sydney, multiple Group One winner Belclare (NZ) (Per Incanto) has returned to New Zealand in a bid to secure her third successive Gr.1 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) crown at Ellerslie on Champions Day in March. The daughter of Per Incanto was offered at Magic Millions’ Gold Coast National Broodmare sale last year following her second victory in the NZ Breeders’ Stakes, but failed to reach her $700,000 reserve. Owner-breeder David Woodhouse then elected to entrust his mare to the care of expat Kiwi…