Gala Queen ridden by Joe Bowditch. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Gala Queen delivered a powerful performance to claim the Listed Morphettville Guineas (1600m) on Monday, March 10, giving trainer Phillip Stokes and jockey Joe Bowditch a valuable feature win. The Deep Field filly settled midfield off a strong early tempo, with Justa Star and Balistique setting a hot pace in front. Sabaj, the unbeaten bookmaker favourite, tracked well in the run, while Gala Queen traveled strongly under Bowditch. As the field swung into the straight, Justa Star and Balistique…
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La Crique to tackle Group 1 Tancred Stakes
La Crique (inside) will travel across the Tasman to take on the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) on March 29. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander have always felt distance would be La Crique’s best friend, and they will give her the opportunity to step up over ground when they head to Australia with her later this month. The daughter of Vadamos kept her perennial bridesmaid tag firmly intact over the weekend, bested by the barest of margins by in-form gelding El Vencedor in the Group…
Elphinstone powers home to claim C S Hayes Memorial Cup
Elphinstone (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Elphinstone delivered a dominant performance to claim the Listed C S Hayes Memorial Cup (1600m) at Morphettville on Monday, March 10, securing an important black-type win for Tony & Calvin McEvoy. Ridden by Jamie Melham, the four-year-old mare by Street Boss settled at the rear of the field before producing a devastating finishing burst, storming home late to put the race away with ease. The pace was genuine early as Wild Imagination and A Samurai Mind pressed forward to take up prominent positions, while…
Bundle Award emerges as BMW Hong Kong Derby contender
Bundle Award sweeps clear under Ben Thompson. Photo: HKJC Bundle Award charged into HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) calculations with a brilliant victory at Sha Tin on Sunday (March 9) to fan hopes of a fourth Classic triumph for champion trainer John Size. Ridden perfectly by Ben Thompson, the 75-rating Shamus Award gelding (115lb) charged from last at the 400m in a searing 22.11s to down Markwin (115lb) and Helene Feeling (135lb) to enhance claims of clinching a place in the BMW Hong Kong Derby on March 23. “It…
Goulburn free racing preview & best bets | March 11, 2025
What Goulburn Races Where Goulburn & District Racing Club – Racecourse Dr, Goulburn NSW 2580 When Tuesday, March 11, 2025 First Race 1:50pm AEDT Visit Dabble Goulburn & District Racing Club is the destination for NSW racing on Tuesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +9m between the 950m marker to 350m pole, while the remainder stays out +7m the rest of the way around. The track is rated a Good 4 at the time ofacceptances;, however, with some rainfall expected to hit…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, March 10. 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 March 10, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Blonde Boosts! Elevate your prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply, Only for eligible customers. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo Morphettville | Same Race Multi 3+ Leg Bonus Back Place a 3+ leg Same…
Intervarsity earns spot in $1M Country Championships Final
Intervarsity. Photo: BradleyPhotos Intervarsity booked her place in the Country Championships Final at Randwick with a determined victory in the $150,000 Tamworth Qualifier (1400m) on Sunday, March 9. The Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich-trained mare, ridden by Donovan Dillon, was forced to race wide but proved too strong late, securing a career-defining win. The four-year-old daughter of Mikki Isle was caught three wide early but maintained a strong rhythm, settling just behind the speed. As the field swung for home, Intervarsity surged to the front, fending off Lisztomania, who loomed…
Palmetto toughs it out to win the 2025 Canberra Cup
Palmetto. Photo: Bradley Photos Palmetto delivered a gritty front-running performance to claim the Listed Canberra Cup (2000m) on Sunday, March 9, holding off a fast-finishing Matusalem to secure victory for trainer John Sargent and jockey Tim Clark. The six-year-old gelding, who had been knocking on the door all preparation, found the front early from a wide gate and dictated the tempo throughout. Despite the sustained challenge from Matusalem in the closing stages, Palmetto dug deep to prevail by 0.11 lengths at $3.90 odds with the top online bookmakers. Jumping cleanly,…
Nick Ryan lands Echuca Cup quinella with Red Phantom
Red Phantom (IRE) ridden by Jake Duffy wins the Moama Bowling Club Echuca Cup at Echuca Racecourse on March 09, 2025 in Echuca, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Red Phantom caused an upset in the Echuca Cup (1400m) on Sunday, March 9, edging out stablemate Capper Thirtynine to give trainer Nick Ryan a quinella in the feature event. Sent out at $21 with the online bookmakers, Red Phantom controlled the race from the front under Jake Duffy, proving too tough late to deny Capper Thirtynine, who loomed as the…
Emotional Gold Eldorado win for Deekay’s connections
Deekay ridden by John Allen wins the Bet365 VOBIS Gold Eldorado at Echuca Racecourse on March 09, 2025 in Echuca, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Deekay showed his trademark tenacity to secure the 2025 Gold Eldorado (1200m) on Sunday, March 9, at Echuca. Trained by Anthony Chibnall and ridden by John Allen, the gelding prevailed in a thrilling finish, edging out Shesallshenanigans in the final strides. Jumping a touch slowly from barrier two, Deekay settled midfield while Sir Davy and Highland George set a genuine tempo up front. Shesallshenanigans,…