Racing WA shifts Ascot to early meeting due to heatwave

Racing WA has implemented significant changes to upcoming race meetings, including Saturday’s Ascot meeting, in response to extreme heat conditions forecasted for Western Australia, prioritising the safety and welfare of animals and participants. The adjustments come as temperatures are expected to soar above 40°C in some regions, as advised by the Bureau of Meteorology. Racing WA Chief Racing Officer David Hunter emphasised the organization’s commitment to welfare, stating, “Our hot weather policies are based on the principle that animal and participant welfare always comes first.” “When the forecast is 38°C…

Ascot races preview, best bets & quaddie | December 21, 2024

What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 12:33pm AWST Visit Dabble The Ascot Summer Carnival continues on Saturday, when the Group 3 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m) is the feature event on a nine-race program. The track is rated a Good 4 and the rail comes out 4m, and with clear skies forecast, it should be a perfect day for racing. The Ascot races are set to jump at 12:33pm AWST. Ted Van Heemst Stakes tip: Numerian…

Today’s horse racing tips & free betting previews | December 20

There are nine horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, December 20. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Canterbury & Gold Coast. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 20, 2024 Canterbury Racing Tips Gold Coast 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…

Randwick races free betting tips & preview | Saturday, 21/12/24

What Randwick Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Royal Randwick is the destination for metro racing in NSW on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set to get underway at 12:30pm local time. The rail moves out +3m after racing in the true position last Saturday, and with no significant rainfall predicted in the lead-up, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface come race-day. Best Bet at Randwick: Gilded Water Gilded Water…

Alice Springs betting preview & tips | Saturday, December 21

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 1:37pm ACST Visit Dabble The Alice Springs Turf Club farewells 2024 when it hosts its Christmas meeting this Saturday, with 50 horses accepting for the six-event program. It will be sunny on Saturday with a top temperature of 41C. Pioneer Park will be a dry dirt surface and the rail will be in the true position. BEST BET AT ALICE SPRINGS: CHIEF WHITE SOCK Chief White Sock has returned…

Chief White Sock looking for more Alice Springs success

Red Centre trainer Barry Cooke has Chief White Sock in fine form this campaign. (Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) With the Alice Springs Turf Club hosting its final meeting for 2024 on Saturday, the form guide suggests that the Barry Cooke-trained Chief White Sock is one to keep an eye on. The five-year-old gelding has notched two wins and two minor placings since returning from a spell in October, and online bookmakers have him as an early $2 favourite to salute in 0-58 company over 1000m this weekend. That form marks…

Eagle Farm Saturday races tips & quaddie | December 21, 2024

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 12:13pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing returns to Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon for a bumper 10-race card as the Magic Millions Carnival looms large. The Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes (1200m) headlines a strong program that kicks off at 12:13pm AEST. The track was a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, but with clear skies and warm days forecast leading into raceday, a Soft surface is more…

Pakenham free racing preview & best bets | Pakenham Cup Day 2024

What Pakenham Cup Day 2024 Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble This Saturday, the $300,000 Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) and The Supernova (1400m) worth $1 million headline what is arguably the best day of racing Pakenham has ever seen. A perfect Good 4 track is expected, with the rail in the true position. The action on Pakenham Cup Day 2024 commences at 12:15pm AEDT. Pakenham Cup Tip: Goldman Goldman was never going to…

Mornington Glory eyes Dubai and Royal Ascot sprint campaign

Mornington Glory ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on September 07, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Mornington Glory, fresh off a successful spring campaign that included a Group 1 Moir Stakes victory, is poised for an ambitious international journey in 2025 under trainer Gavin Bedggood. The sprinter’s itinerary includes two major races in Dubai, potentially followed by a shot at the prestigious King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. “He’s been invited to go and race in Dubai,…

Ex-Hong Kong galloper Global Harmony set for Pakenham debut

Trainer Ben Hayes after his horse Independent Road won the Global Turf BM84 Handicap at Sportsbet-Ballarat Racecourse on December 09, 2023 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Global Harmony is set to make his Australian racing return in the Benchmark 84 over 1400m at Pakenham on Saturday as the $3.70 bookmaker favourite at Picklebet. Trained by Will Hayes in partnership with brothers Ben and JD Hayes, the ex-Hong Kong galloper has undergone a notable transformation since his tumultuous time overseas. Under David Hayes’ training in Hong Kong, Global…