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Bourbon Empress winning the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Trainer Stephen Marsh believed he had two live chances going into the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie on New Years Day, and that judgement proved spot on as his lightweight runner Bourbon Empress downed a talented line-up of milers to claim victory. The four-year-old daughter of Proisir had caught the eye when finishing a hard-charging second in the Stella Artois 1500 Championship Final (1500m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, notably a race…

Dream All Day (NZ), ridden by Blake Shinn winning at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Waikato Stud-bred star Atishu has produced some of the highlights of her illustrious career at Flemington, and her promising full-sister Dream All Day won at the same venue on New Year’s Day. Dream All Day is by champion Waikato Stud stallion Savabeel out of the No Excuse Needed mare Posy. That same mating produced Atishu, the winner of 11 of her 47 races and more than $5 million. Her three Group One triumphs include…

Miraval Rose ridden by Craig Williams wins the Kensington Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on January 01, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Miraval Rose kicked off 2025 with a hard-fought victory in the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington, showcasing her class and determination over the 1400m trip. Guided by Craig Williams, the four-year-old mare prevailed by a neck over Moedown, with Roll On High finishing a close third. The win marked her third career stakes success and a promising start to the new year. Settling midfield early,…

Real Class winning the Group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Promising filly Real Class has put herself firmly into $1 million Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) calculations following her victory in the Group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. The daughter of Vadamos settled midfield for jockey Rory Hutchings, who elected to improve his filly three-wide from the 800m mark and hit the lead within 200m. Her rivals were looming on…

Willydoit winning at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Willydoit firmed up his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) favouritism when he made it back-to-back wins at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. From his outside gate in the eight-horse field, Willydoit settled at the back of the pack for jockey Masa Hashizume before improving to sit three-back on the fence. Turning for home he was stuck behind a wall of horses, but Hashizume kept a cool head and waited for a gap to open. When one…

Too Sweet winning the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Central Districts filly Too Sweet lived up to punters expectations when she downed a handy field in the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. Brought north by trainer Roydon Bergerson after winning on debut at Trentham back in October and then finishing second at that venue in early December, the daughter of Rich Hill Stud stallion Satono Aladdin closed as the $3 Fixed Odds favourite…

There are 10 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, January 1. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Ascot, Canterbury, Flemington & Sha Tin (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 1, 2025 Ascot Racing Tips Canterbury Racing Tips Flemington Racing Tips Sha Tin (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…

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What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Wednesday, January 1, 2025 First Race 1:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble The traditional New Year’s Day meeting at Flemington awaits punters on Wednesday afternoon with an eight-race meeting scheduled. The Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m) and Listed Kensington Stakes (1400m) headline what is a competitive day of racing, set to be run on a Good 4 with the rail in its true position the entire circuit. Action from Flemington is set to commence at 1:10pm AEDT. Bagot Handicap Tip: Grand Pierro Grand…