Favourite backers breathed a collective sigh of relief when a small margin victory went the way of $1.50 chance Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) in a photo-finish to the Gr.2 Neville Sellwood Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Tuesday. The Joe Pride-trained four-year-old carried 59.5kg topweight to wear down Just Fine by a nose with Our Gold Hope in third. “It wasn’t really the result that counted today – it is easy to say that after a race – but it is more about the performance,” Pride said. “I’ll be honest, he presented…
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Royal Flower set to bloom in Manawatu Breeders’
Foxton trainer Gail Temperton feels she has some unfinished business with the Gr.3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2040m) and she is hoping to rectify that on Saturday at Wanganui. Temperton placed in last year’s edition of the race with Royal Flower (NZ) (Proisir), a mare she bred and races with her partner Stanley Alexander under their Taikorea Thoroughbreds banner, and she is hoping for an improved result this weekend. The six-year-old daughter of Proisir has been raced sparingly since last autumn, having the one run in spring before returning to the…
Alps target on the line for Ears Back
A start in next Saturday’s Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) is in the offing for Ears Back (NZ) (Jakkalberry), but the talented mare must overcome recent barrier woes in her lead-up run at Ashburton on Thursday to make the $350,000 target. A six-year-old by Jakkalberry, Ears Back has seven wins to her name including this season’s Timaru Cup (1600m). She was among the favoured runners in the Listed Hazlett Stakes (1400m) in February but uncharacteristically failed to load and was late-scratched. The mare returned to Wingatui last month and finished sixth…
Happy Valley free racing preview & quaddie | April 1, 2025
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, April 1, 2025 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Happy Valley Racecourse is the destination for Hong Kong racing on Wednesday evening, with a bumper nine-race program set to commence at 6:40pm local time. The rail is in the C+3 throughout the night, and with pristine conditions forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. Check out our best bets and quaddie selections for Happy…
Reliable mare Lekvarte lands Group 2 Emancipation Stakes upset
Lekvarte arrived in time to claim the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Veteran mare Lekvarte ($18) delivered a stirring performance to claim the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens on Tuesday, rewarding the Joe Pride stable with another feature win and setting up a potential farewell tilt at Group 1 level. With Josh Parr in the saddle, Lekvarte powered home late on the Heavy 8 track, showing a turn of foot rarely seen from her on rain-affected ground. The six-year-old daughter of Reliable Man had…
Warwick Farm races free betting preview & tips | April 2, 2025
What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, April 2, 2025 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The rail reverts to the true position the entire circuit, and with improving conditions forecast leading into race day, expect the Heavy 8 rating to gain an upgrade into the Soft range. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 1:45pm local time. Best…
Ears Back returns at Ashburton ahead of Southern Alps bid
A start in next Saturday’s Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) is in the offing for Ears Back, but the talented mare must overcome recent barrier woes in her lead-up run at Ashburton on Thursday to make the $350,000 target. A six-year-old by Jakkalberry, Ears Back has seven wins to her name, including this season’s Timaru Cup (1600m). She was among the favoured runners in the Listed Hazlett Stakes (1400m) in February but uncharacteristically failed to load and was late-scratched. The mare returned to Wingatui last month and finished sixth in the…
Ballarat races free betting preview & quaddie tips | April 2
What Ballarat Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 72 Midas Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Wednesday, April 2, 2025 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Ballarat Turf Club is the destination for midweek racing in Victoria this Wednesday afternoon. An overcast day is forecast for race day, and with the track rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances and the rail out 6m, there will be no excuses for fancied runners. The first of eight races at Ballarat is set to jump at 1:20pm AEDT. Best…
Adrian Knox Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Adrian Knox Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $250,000 Distance: 2000m The Adrian Knox Stakes is a Group 3 race for three-year-old fillies, run over 2000m at Royal Randwick by the Australian Turf Club. Originally known as the Princess Handicap when first run in 1948, it was renamed in 1987 in honour of Adrian Knox, a former AJC chairman and Chief Justice of the High Court. The Adrian Knox Stakes…
Didham proud as Manifique finishes runner-up behind Waitak
Manifique will target further stakes races after placing in last Saturday’s Gr.2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2400m). Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Trainer Peter Didham was pleased to see his regally-bred mare Manifique return to form at Trentham last Saturday when finishing runner-up behind Waitak in the Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2400m). The daughter of New Zealand Champion Sire Savabeel and multiple Group One winner Shez Sinsational has been an enigma for the Awapuni trainer but rewarded his faith with a gallant effort over the weekend. “I am…