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Mr Brightside and Craig Williams after winning the 2024 CF Orr Stakes. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli The first Group 1 of 2025 headlines the action at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with a quality field of 10 assembled for the time-honoured Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m). Four of the 10 runners engaged have tasted Group 1 success in the past, including last year’s winner and eight-time Group 1 winning gelding Mr Brightside who makes his return after a slashing victory in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington on November…

Stefi Magnetica sprinted sharply to claim the 2024 Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. Photo: Racing Queensland The nation’s premier Winter Carnival will take centre stage in 2025, with more than $28 million in prize money on offer. The most innovative and lucrative Queensland Racing Carnival in its history will take place from May 3 to July 5, headlined by nine million-dollar races and 55 black-type features—including eight Group 1 events—across 11 race meetings. The $3 million Stradbroke Handicap headlines a trio of million-dollar sprints that will attract Australia’s premier gallopers to…

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There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, February 5. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Sandown, Warwick Farm & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – February 5, 2025 Sandown Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley (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 looking for…

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, February 5, 2025 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening, where a massive nine-part program awaits locals. The rail reverts to the A position throughout the entire circuit, and with no rainfall set to hinder proceedings, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. Racing under lights is scheduled to get underway at 6:40pm HKT. Best Bet at Happy…

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, February 5, 2025 First Race 2:55pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire six-part program set down for decision. The rail moves out +3m the entire circuit, and although the surface is rated a Soft 5 at the time of writing, punters can expect an upgrade into the good range courtesy of sunny skies forecast on Monday and Tuesday. The opening event is…

What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, February 5, 2025 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Lakeside circuit at Sandown is set to host eight races this Wednesday afternoon. With scorching temperatures forecast in the leadup, an upgrade to a Good 3 at some stage is a near certainty. The rail will be out 9m for the entire circuit, with the first race set to jump at 3:40pm AEDT. Best Bet at Sandown: Climb The Ladder Climb The Ladder caught…

Magic Time. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The two-time Group 1 winning mare Magic Time produced an eye-catching piece of work at Cranbourne on Monday morning, with the daughter of Hellbent signalling a return is near for the ultra-consistent five-year-old. The Grahame Begg-trained galloper had no luck towards the end of last preparation, finishing the campaign with back-to-back runner-up placings behind Belclare in the Group 2 Invitation (1400m) and Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) respectively. Begg was on course at Cranbourne on Monday morning to speak with Racing.com, suggesting…

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Apollo Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1400m The Apollo Stakes, a Group 2 race for open class horses, is conducted by the Australian Turf Club at Randwick. First run in 1974, the Apollo Stakes is held over 1400m under weight for age conditions and is worth $300,000 in 2025. Mares have had notable success in the Apollo Stakes, with Winx (3 times), Fangirl, Colette, Alizee, Private Steer,…