Mark Zahra & Blake Shinn suspended post Zipping Classic Day wins

Mark Zahra returns to the mounting yard aboard New Energy after winning the Group 3 Eclipse Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Mark Zahra and Blake Shinn, two of Australia’s top jockeys, have been handed suspensions following their winning rides at Caulfield’s Zipping Classic Day. Both riders received 14-meeting bans for causing interference during their respective races, with the suspensions commencing on Monday, December 9. Blake Shinn was first to face stewards after his narrow victory aboard Kavader in the 2400-meter Vale Elvstroem Benchmark 84. The interference…

Today’s best bookmaker promos & horse racing bonuses | 1/12/24

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, December 1. 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 December 1, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sunshine Coast Race 1 – Run 2nd or 3rd Score up to $100 in Bonus Cash Enter the Bonus Code BONUS100 on the Bonus Bets/Offers page, place a fixed win bet on…

Sunday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | December 1, 2024

There are seven horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, December 1. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle, Warrnambool & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 1, 2024 Newcastle Racing Tips Warrnambool Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) 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…

Overpass goes back-to-back in Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes

Overpass ridden by Joshua Parr has taken out the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. Photo: Western Racepix Overpass has remained undefeated in Western Australia after adding a second Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes success to his two Quokka victories in the last two years. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding jumped as a drifting favourite with horse racing bookmakers at $3.20, with some punters doubting him after drawing barrier 16 of 16 at Ascot on Saturday afternoon. A lot of speed was expected in the 2024 Winterbottom Stakes, and that was exactly…

Rumbled Again causes boilover in Summoned Stakes

Rumbled Again ridden by Craig Williams returns to the mounting yard after winning the Group 3 Summoned Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Michael Trotter and Craig Williams have combined with Rumbled Again ($26) to cause a major boilover in the Group 3 Summoned Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. The daughter of Night Of Thunder hadn’t won a race since February of this year; however, she was one of the runners that enjoyed the wet conditions in the final race, as she took off around the outside…

Welwal strikes first-up for new stable in Kevin Heffernan Stakes

Welwal (GB) ridden by Luke Currie wins the Manhari Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr have claimed victory in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes, with Welwal kicking off his career with a first-up win for his new connections at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. The son of Shalaa last raced in May for Chris Waller, and with only two jumpouts to his name before his fresh run, horse racing bookmakers appeared to have let him get under their guard,…

Sha Tin racing preview & best bets | Sunday, December 1, 2024

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, December 1, 2024 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon, with a 10-race program mixed between the turf and all-weather circuits. The rail moves out to the C+3 on the turf course to keep the A ground pristine for the Hong Kong International Races next Sunday. The track should be a genuine Good 4 courtesy of sunny skies forecast across…

Veteran Private Eye claims Group 3 Festival Stakes at Rosehill

Private Eye winning the Group 3 Festival Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Private Eye ($8.50) was back to his brilliant best at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, cruising to victory in the Group 3 Festival Stakes (1500m) despite the lengthy preparation. The Joe Pride-trained seven-year-old appeared to relish the step out to 1500m on Saturday after being restricted to the sprinting trip early in the campaign, with Nash Rawiller sending the son of Al Maher forward to sit outside the leader throughout the journey. Uzziah ($12.00) was sent forward to dictate terms in…

Warrnambool free racing preview & tips | Jericho Cup Day 2024

What Jericho Cup Day 2024 Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2/64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Sunday, December 1, 2024 First Race 12:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing in Victoria heads to Warrnambool on Sunday afternoon, where a nine-race meeting is scheduled. The $304,000 Jericho Cup (4600m) takes top billing, and with plenty of rain set to fall on Saturday and Sunday, the track is likely to be in the Heavy range come raceday. The rail sticks to the true position the entire circuit, with the opening race set to…

Arapaho Claims Group 2 Zipping Classic victory at Caulfield

Arapaho ridden by Rachel King winning the Group 2 Zipping Classic at Caulfield. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Bjorn Baker and Rachel King have combined with seasoned stayer Arapaho to take out the feature Group 2 Zipping Classic at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. Following his strong fifth-place finish behind Via Sistina in the Group 1 VRC Champions Stakes, horse racing bookmakers opened the son of Lope De Vega as the favourite for the race, a mark that he held throughout betting before jumping as the $4.40 market elect. As expected,…