Chantilly Lace will be one of three runners for Chrissy Bambry at Ellerslie on Saturday. (Photo: Peter Rubery – Race Images Palmerston North) Dubai’s Potiki has inherited all the better qualities of his talented dam and Chrissy Bambry hopes he can follow in her Group Three-winning footsteps at Ellerslie on Saturday. He is the youngest and final foal out of Dubai Belle, a winner of the Group 3 Metric Mile (1600m) in the care of Bambry’s father Tony. The mare passed away only days after Dubai’s Potiki was born, and…
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Grail Seeker out to cause All-Aged Stakes boilover
Grail Seeker will have her first Australian test in Saturday’s $1.5 million Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. (Photo: Peter Rubery – Race Images Palmerston North) Grail Seeker has added two Group One victories to her record this season, and she will attempt to make it a third when she heads to Randwick on Saturday to tackle the All Aged Stakes (1400m). The lightly-raced mare has just had three runs this season, winning the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings last September before doubling up in the…
Andrea Atzeni fires in treble as Richards, Newnham post doubles
A Americ Te Specso makes it three wins for Andrea Atzeni. Photo: HKJC Andrea Atzeni continued a blazing form run to slot a treble as Jamie Richards posted his first double of the season to share training honours with Mark Newnham at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Atzeni’s sizzling strike rate continued with a three-timer, teaming with Mark Newnham’s Crimson Flash (118lb) to land the first section of the Class 3 Violet Handicap (1200m), Giant Leap (119lb) for Ricky Yiu in the second section of the Class 3 Violet Handicap…
Echuca Good Friday racing preview & tips | April 18, 2025
What Good Friday Racing 2025 Where Echuca Racing Club – Corner Scott Road and Murray Valley Highway, Echuca, VIC, 3564 When Friday, April 18, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Good Friday racing in Victoria heads to Echuca this year, where the $500,000 Country Discovery (1000m) headlines a stacked eight-race meeting. A top of 31 degrees is forecast for race day, and with the rail in its true position, it should mean every runner will get their chance at success if good enough. Public holiday racing from Echuca is…
Ascot free racing preview & betting tips | Friday, April 18
What Good Friday Family Raceday Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Friday, April 18, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AWST Visit Dabble Ascot Racecourse will host back-to-back meetings over the Easter long weekend, kicking off with a very competitive nine-race card on Good Friday. The track is expected to remain in the Good range, with no rain in the forecast in the lead-up to the program. The rail will be in the +11m position for the entire circuit, with the first race scheduled to jump at…
Aussie set to make waves at Alexandra Park
By Michael Guerin One of the first stars of the new season pacing crop in Australia will make a surprise trip to Auckland next week. Bathurst Tiara-winning filly Ripples will come to Alexandra Park for a heat of the Young Guns Delightful Lady series next Friday and hopefully the $70,000 final on May 2. It will also mark a rare appearance in New Zealand for a horse trained by Victorian superstar Emma Stewart, who has had incredible success on Australia’s Eastern Seaboard but while the mega stable has threatened to…
Williams one to watch on Winton Cup day
By Jonny Turner Tim Williams will be doing everything he can to hold an early advantage with his best chances on Winton Cup Day. Williams will combine with a powerful line-up of drives, including key All Lay Carpet & Drapes Winton Cup runner Double Jeopardy and Seaside Rose, a major player in the Vetsouth Equine Southern Belle Final. Both will wear the number one saddlecloth and both will carry plenty of punter support. And if they are going to justify that faith, Williams knows making the best possible beginning will…
Thursday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | April 17, 2025
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, April 17. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Albury & Pakenham. Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – April 17, 2025 Albury Racing Tips Pakenham 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 April…
Oaks and Derby Prelude night at Alexandra Park
By Michael Guerin Outstanding pacing filly Beside Me’s winning chances at Alexandra Park tonight have been given two mini boosts by the withdrawal of just one rival. The big Canterbury filly is the warm favourite for the Pascoes The Jewellers Northern Oaks Prelude on a night when the three-year-olds take centre stage for a rare Thursday night meeting at The Park, the date change coming as there is no domestic racing on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. Tonight’s meeting sees Marketplace red hot to win the prelude to next Friday’s…
Pakenham races betting preview & quaddie tips | April 17, 2025
What Pakenham Races Where Southside Racing Pakenham – 420 Nar Nar Goon – Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3810 When Thursday, April 17, 2025 First Race 5:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Southside Racing will host an eight-race card at Pakenham on Thursday evening, with the opener scheduled to jump at 5:45pm AEST. Warm and dry conditions are forecast throughout Thursday, and the track is expected to remain at the Good 4 rating that was posted at acceptances. The rail will be out 3m for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Pakenham: Puglia…