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…
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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,…
Morphettville racing preview & quaddie | Adelaide Cup Day 2025
What Adelaide Cup Day 2025 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Road, Morphettville, SA 5043 When Monday, March 10, 2025 First Race 12:30pm ACDT Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) headlines what is a stacked nine-race meeting out of Morphettville on Monday afternoon. Aided by several black-type events in the second half of the event, which is set to be run under clear skies and on a Good 4 surface. The rail will be back in its true position, with Adelaide Cup Day 2025 set to commence…
Unbeaten King Of Pop takes out Group 3 Black Opal Stakes
King Of Pop photo: Bradley Photos King Of Pop showcased his class with a hard-fought victory in the Group 3 Black Opal Stakes (1200m) on Sunday, March 9 at Canberra. Trained by Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou and ridden by Zac Lloyd, the promising colt made it three wins from three starts, prevailing in a thrilling battle down the home straight. Jumping well from barrier four, King Of Pop settled just behind early leader Farcited, who set a strong tempo after winning the Black Opal Preview. Steel Knight and Nashville…
Snow In May overcomes slow start to win Canberra Guineas
Snow In May wins the Listed Canberra Guineas. Photo: Bradley Photos Snow In May continued her rise through the ranks with an impressive victory in the Listed Canberra Guineas (1400m) on Sunday, March 9 at Canberra. Trained by John O’Shea & Tom Charlton and ridden by Tyler Schiller, the filly overcame a slow start to power home late and claim the $165,000 feature. Jumping awkwardly from barrier five, Snow In May found herself towards the rear of the field early as Shangri La Spring dictated the pace up front. French…
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Sunday’s horse racing tips & free previews | Sunday, March 9
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, March 9. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Ascot, Canberra, Echuca & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 9, 2025 Ascot Racing Tips Canberra Racing Tips Echuca 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…
Hasseltoff continues to makes waves in Alice Springs
Hasseltoff ridden by Jamie Kah winning at Flemington when under the care of Phillip Stokes. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Hasseltoff enhanced his Alice Springs Cup hopes with yet another convincing win at Pioneer Park on Saturday. The Dick Leech-trained eight-year-old gelding proved too classy for Terry Gillett’s stablemates Vinnie’s Spirit and Great Buy when he saluted in an open 1600m handicap by 5.8 lengths. That followed a comfortable win on debut in the Red Centre when he prevailed by two lengths in a BM66 over 1600m on February 22. Formerly linked…
Trav causes Auckland Cup boilover
Trav winning Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Raymond Connors’ green and red colours will forever be known for six victories in the Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) at Ellerslie between 1998 and 2019, but the respected Manawatu horseman returned to Auckland on Saturday and took the spoils in another major test of stamina. Connors won the Great Northern as an owner and jockey on Our Jonty (1998) before adding owner-trainer successes with Hypnotize (2007, 2008, 2009) and Wise Men Say (2017, 2019). Now…
Alabama Lass set for Australian sojourn after King’s Plate win
Alabama Lass winning Saturday’s Group 3 King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ken and Bev Kelso bought Alabama Lass in Melbourne as a yearling two years ago, and a stunning performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie has them plotting a return. The $250,000 sprint feature on Champions Day was a rematch of the Group 1 Railway (1200m) in January, where Crocetti defeated Alabama Lass by a short head. Alabama Lass had a weight swing in her favour on Saturday and…