Ho, Bowman excel with Sha Tin trebles ahead of IJC

Vincent Ho kicks off a three-timer. Photo: HKJC Vincent Ho completed preparations for his defence of the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night with a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday – a haul matched by Hugh Bowman and Mark Newnham. Four days after becoming only the 11th jockey to ride 600 or more winners in Hong Kong, Ho struck aboard The Boom Box, Vulcanus and Healthy Healthy – who successfully backed up for Pierre Ng after providing Ho’s milestone victory last Wednesday. Restricted to swimming…

Attrition chasing further Group 1 glory in Northerly Stakes

Attrition. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Ballarat-based trainer Mitchell Freedman has travelled to Perth to oversee the final preparations for his Group 1 winner, Attrition, as the gelding targets a second elite-level victory in the Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot this Saturday. The son of Churchill, who claimed the Group 2 Hill Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill in October, last raced at the same track in the Listed Five Diamonds (1800m), finishing fourth behind Pericles last month. “He’s settled in really well,” Freedman said. “He just seems to have…

Globe set for Ballarat Cup tilt

Globe. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) After clinching the Listed Cranbourne Cup (1600m) in his latest outing, Globe will aim for back-to-back country cup victories when he lines up for the $500,000 Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) on Saturday. The six-year-old gelding will be stepping up to 2000 metres for the first time, a distance his co-trainer Mick Price believes he will excel over in the future. “I think 2000 metres for him won’t be a drama – that’s a good way for him to finish his spring campaign,” Price, who…

Today’s free horse racing previews, best bets & quaddie | 2/12

There is three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, December 2. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Tamworth. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 2, 2024 Tamworth 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 for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on December 2, 2024 check out our…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & promotions | 2/12/24

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, December 2. 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 2, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Blonde Boosts Elevate Your Prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo Odds Drift Protector If the price at the jump is bigger than the price that you took, we…

Tamworth Monday races preview & best bets | December 2, 2024

What Tamworth Races Where Tamworth Jockey Club – 28 Britten Rd, Taminda NSW 2340 When Monday, December 2, 2024 First Race 1:55pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Tamworth Jockey Club is the destination for a seven-race meeting on Monday afternoon in country NSW. Showers are forecast for the region on the weekend, but a 32 degree day is forecast for raceday, meaning the Soft 5 rating at the time of acceptances is likely to remain. The rail sticks to its true position, with the first race set to jump at 1:55pm…

Mark Zahra & Blake Shinn suspended post Zipping Classic Day wins

Mark Zahra returns to the mounting yard aboard New Energy after winning the Group 3 Eclipse Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Mark Zahra and Blake Shinn, two of Australia’s top jockeys, have been handed suspensions following their winning rides at Caulfield’s Zipping Classic Day. Both riders received 14-meeting bans for causing interference during their respective races, with the suspensions commencing on Monday, December 9. Blake Shinn was first to face stewards after his narrow victory aboard Kavader in the 2400-meter Vale Elvstroem Benchmark 84. The interference…

Today’s best bookmaker promos & horse racing bonuses | 1/12/24

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, December 1. 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 1, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sunshine Coast Race 1 – Run 2nd or 3rd Score up to $100 in Bonus Cash Enter the Bonus Code BONUS100 on the Bonus Bets/Offers page, place a fixed win bet on…

Sunday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | December 1, 2024

There are seven horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, December 1. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle, Warrnambool & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 1, 2024 Newcastle Racing Tips Warrnambool 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 for a new bookmaker…

Overpass goes back-to-back in Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes

Overpass ridden by Joshua Parr has taken out the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. Photo: Western Racepix Overpass has remained undefeated in Western Australia after adding a second Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes success to his two Quokka victories in the last two years. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding jumped as a drifting favourite with horse racing bookmakers at $3.20, with some punters doubting him after drawing barrier 16 of 16 at Ascot on Saturday afternoon. A lot of speed was expected in the 2024 Winterbottom Stakes, and that was exactly…