Hayes dominates The Supernova with Here To Shock & Arkansaw Kid

Daniel Stackhouse returns to the mounting yard aboard Here To Shock (NZ) after winning the The Sportsbet Supernova at Sportsbet Pakenham on December 21, 2024 in Pakenham, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Here To Shock ($4.60) has claimed the inaugural running of The Supernova (1400m) at Pakenham on Saturday afternoon, with the Lindsay Park-trained gelding picking up third win of the campaign. The son of Shocking has proven a model of consistency this preparation, collecting back-to-back stakes wins prior to Saturday, with the well-tried seven-year-old proving too classy once…

Sha Tin free horse racing preview & best bets | December 22, 2024

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, December 22, 2024 First Race 12:45pm HKT (3:45pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Sha Tin Racecourse is the destination for Hong Kong racing on Sunday afternoon, with a bumper 10-part program set for decision. The rail is in the A+3 position for the meeting, and with nothing but sunny skies forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm HKT.…

Sale races free betting preview & quaddie tips | December 22

What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Sunday, December 22, 2024 First Race 1:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing heads to Sale on Sunday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race meeting is set down for decision. Clear skies are set to prevail, leaving punters with a perfect Good 4 track rating and the rail in its true position, meaning every runner will get their chance if good enough. The first race from Sale is set to jump at 1:10pm AEDT. Best Bet at Sale:…

Today’s horse racing promotions & bookmaker offers | 21/12/2024

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Saturday, December 21. 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 December 21, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Pakenham All Races | Same Race Multi 3+ Leg Bonus Back If 1 Leg Fails Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Pakenham this Saturday and if…

Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | 21/12/2024

There are 13 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Saturday, December 21. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Pakenham, Ascot, Eagle Farm & Alice Springs. Saturday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 21, 2024 Pakenham Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Alice Springs 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…

Arabian Summer blazes to victory ahead of Magic Millions Sunlight

Magic Millions Sunlight contender Arabian Summer. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Arabian Summer delivered an electrifying performance in the $125,000 GC1000 3YO Plate (1000m) at the Gold Coast on Friday, showcasing her class and reaffirming her credentials as a top threat for the Magic Millions Sunlight slot race. Trained by Tony and Calvin McEvoy, the filly stormed to a commanding three-length victory under jockey Harry Coffey, stopping the clock at 56.42 seconds—just shy of the track record set by Mitanni at 55.67 in 2004. Breaking cleanly from barrier two, the…

Vein Girl wins Magic Millions The Debut, targets 2YO classic

Trainer Chris Munce wins the Magic Millions The Debut with Vein Girl Vein Girl announced her arrival on the racing scene in emphatic fashion, securing victory in the $250,000 Magic Millions The Debut (1000m) at the Gold Coast on Friday. Trained by Chris and Corey Munce and ridden by Cejay Graham, the two-year-old filly lived up to her pre-race $3.60 favouritism with Neds, holding off a late charge from Torque to Be Sure to win by 0.2 lengths, with Forgotten Spirit rounding out the placings. Jumping from barrier two, Vein…

Top jockey Blake Shinn set for Zabeel Classic & Magic Millions

Blake Shinn guides Ostraka to victory in the Golden Eagle. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Blake Shinn, Victoria’s leading jockey for the season, is set for a busy return to the track this weekend after a short break following his recent suspension. Shinn, who has 65 wins this season, will take on nine rides at Pakenham on Saturday and another eight at Sale on Sunday before flying to New Zealand for the Zabeel Classic meeting on Boxing Day. In New Zealand, Shinn is booked to ride Te Akau Racing’s Campionessa in the Group…

Melbourne Racing Club appoints Tom Reilly as CEO

Jimmysstar was an impressive winner of the Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Tom Reilly is set to take the reins as the new chief executive officer of the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) at the start of the new year. Reilly, who brings extensive experience from his roles at Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse, expressed excitement about this significant opportunity. “The MRC is one of the great race clubs, not just in Australia, but globally,” Reilly told Racing.com. “For anyone passionate about the future…

Noah Brash receives decade-long ban by Victorian Racing Tribunal

Former professional punter Noah Brash has been banned for 10 years by the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) following his admission of breaching AR 236 regulations, which prohibit betting with or for a jockey. The charges related to bets placed on behalf of jockey Michael Poy during races in August 2022. Brash, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this month to five counts of the offence. The tribunal found that Brash, acting as an intermediary for Poy, placed bets totaling over $172,000 through two Betfair sub-accounts operated by associates known as “bowlers.” In…