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Gallo Nero. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Gallo Nero is set to target the prestigious Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast on January 11 following an impressive maiden victory at Randwick on Saturday. Ridden by Tyler Schiller, the Team Hawkes-trained colt displayed his potential, defeating Apocalyptic by half a length, with Memo finishing a further 1.1 lengths back in third place. Co-trainer Michael Hawkes confirmed the $3 million Gold Coast feature has always been the goal for the talented juvenile, provided he pulls up well after Saturday’s success. “That was…

There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, December 30. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Coffs Harbour. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 30, 2024 Coffs Harbour 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 December 30, 2024 check…

Celine Gaudray returns to the mounting yard on Entrusting after winning the bet365 Maiden Plate at Seymour Racecourse on December 29, 2024 in Seymour, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Jockey Celine Gaudray will face a delayed start to her 2025 campaign after being suspended for 16 meetings for careless riding during Saturday’s races at The Valley. The penalty was handed down after Gaudray’s mount, Jenni Gone Bonkers, shifted out approaching the 300m mark in the second race. The movement, which occurred without sufficient room, led to Green Spaces being…

What Coffs Harbour Races Where Coffs Harbour Racing Club – 62 Howard St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 When Monday, December 30, 2024 First Race 1:50pm AEDT Visit Dabble The new week of racing kicks off at Coffs Harbour on Monday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +3m between the 1000m to 350m markers, while the remainder stays in the true position. Light rainfall is predicted in the region, so punters can expect a downgrade into the Soft range prior to the opening event…

Ess Vee Are will contest the Taupo Cup (2000m) on Monday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Trainers Darryn and Briar Weatherley will have only one runner at Taupo on Monday, but in handy stayer Ess Vee Are they have a major player in the main event on the day, the Taupo Cup (2000m). The statuesque son of Shocking is coming off a last start fourth in the Group 3 Waikato Cup (2400m) and will use the Taupo feature as his final preparatory run before tackling the Group 3 Wellington Cup…

Lingjun Xiongfeng will kick off a new campaign at Taupo on Monday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Talented miler Lingjun Xiongfeng will start his six-year-old season at Taupo, which trainer Pam Gerard hopes will provide a rating boost in the lead-up to feature summer targets. Lingjun Xiongfeng made a big impression around this time last year with barnstorming last-to-first performances at Pukekohe on December 9 and Te Rapa two weeks later. In the latter, the grey romped home by 5.5 lengths against an open-class field that included Group One winner…

Former New Zealand stakes-winning two-year-old Saltcoats showcased his class in Australia, securing a winning double with a polished display at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Former stakes-winning New Zealand two-year-old Saltcoats has hit his groove in Australia, completing a winning double with a stylish performance at Randwick. The son of Waikato Stud stallion Ardrossan began his career in the Cambridge stable of Samantha Logan, where his three New Zealand starts produced a win in the Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m) and a placing in the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre 2YO Stakes…

Bankers Choice (NZ), expertly ridden by Daniel Stackhouse, secured victory Moonee Valley. Photo: (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) A return to winning form by Bankers Choice at Moonee Valley put the cherry on top of a special few weeks for his breeders and part-owners, Ross and Corrine Kearney. Under their Okaharau Station banner, the Kearneys also bred and race Bankers Choice’s full-brother Checkmate. That promising three-year-old has had four starts for two wins and two placings, including a dominant victory in the Listed Armacup 3YO Stakes (1500m) on November 30 and a…

Field Of Play and Blake Shinn cruise to victory at The Valley. Photo Credit: Reg Ryan-Racing Photos From his $500,000 purchase price at Karaka to his impressive jumpouts, there was a buzz surrounding Field Of Play in the lead-up to his raceday debut, and he lived up to the hype with a runaway victory at Moonee Valley. The talented two-year-old won three jumpouts at Cranbourne, the most recent of them on December 18, and was sent out as a $2.70 favourite with BlondeBet for his first start on Saturday. Field…

Darwin jockey Adam Nicholls drives the Peter Stennett-trained Ribtickler to a narrow win in an exciting finish to the 1200m maiden at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Fotofinish Racepix) Sidelined for four months during the year with injury, Darwin jockey Adam Nicholls ended 2024 on a good note with a winning double at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Nicholls cashed-in aboard Chris Nash’s Seven Secrets – starting at $5 with horse racing bookmakers – over 1600m at 0-70 level and Peter Stennett’s $26 outsider Ribtickler in the 1200m maiden.…