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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.…

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There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, December 29. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Port Macquarie, Seymour & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 29, 2024 Port Macquarie Racing Tips Seymour 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…

Matthew Dunn and Belvedere Boys win the Magic Millions Shoot Out in race 9 at Eagle Farm for trainer Damien Thornton. Photo: Darren Winningham The Matthew Dunn-trained Belvedere Boys ($6.50) has stayed off all challengers to claim the Magic Millions Shoot Out (2100m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon, securing the majority of the $125,000 prize. The son of Maurice was a dominant winner last start in the Country Classic (2000m) at Rosehill on November 30, with the progressive five-year-old storming to victory to claim back-to-back wins over the staying…

Transatlantic and Ryan Maloney secure the Magic Millions Buffering race at Eagle Farm in race 8 of December 28 for trainer Tony Gollan. Photo: Darren Winningham Transatlantic continued his impressive form with a powerful win in the $300,000 Magic Millions Buffering Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, December 28. Trained by Tony Gollan and ridden confidently by Ryan Maloney, the four-year-old gelding stamped himself as a serious winter carnival contender, edging out Robusto and Sofrado in a commanding display. Jumping cleanly from barrier nine, Transatlantic settled midfield, tracking the…

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, December 29, 2024 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The rail is out in the B+2 position the entire circuit, and with nothing but sunny skies forecast across the weekend, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 1pm local time. Best…