Category: Australian Gallops

2025 Listed Goldmarket winner Golden Boom. Photo: Darren Winningham Golden Boom showcased his blistering early speed and gritty determination to clinch the Goldmarket Handicap (1100m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday night. The five-year-old gelding, trained by Tony Gollan and ridden by Ryan Maloney, overcame a significant weight disadvantage to hold off a late surge from Tiger Shark and claim the Listed feature by a narrow margin. Jumping swiftly from barrier 12, the $3.50 bookmaker favourite quickly established his position at the head of the field, dictating the tempo with…

Schwarz ridden by Blake Shinn winning the Group 2 Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Schwarz demonstrated his brilliance with a dominant performance in the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley, showcasing his readiness for a tilt at Group 1 success. Guided by Blake Shinn, the four-year-old son of Zoustar led from start to finish, securing a decisive two-length victory over Steparty, with Apache Song a further 0.25 lengths back in third. Breaking cleanly from the outside barrier, Schwarz displayed his natural speed to…

Dual Group One winner Snazzytavi pleased in her trial at Pukekohe on Thursday ahead of next month’s Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Standout middle-distance mare Snazzytavi is set to shoot for a Group One treble after pleasing her connections at Thursday’s Pukekohe trials. Racing in the colours of Cambridge Stud owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay, the daughter of Tavistock has won four of her five starts this season including top-flight triumphs in the Livamol Classic (2040m) at Te Rapa in October…

What Karaka Millions 2025 Where Ellerslie Racecourse – 100 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland 1051, New Zealand When Saturday, January 25, 2025 First Race 4:38pm NZDT (2:38pm AEDT) Visit Dabble The Karaka Millions awaits punters on Saturday afternoon, with a stacked six-race meeting scheduled for one of New Zealand’s richest days of racing. The lucrative Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) headline proceedings, while the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) — worth more than NZ$4 million — will cap the meeting. With intermittent showers forecast, it is unlikely…

Racing Queensland has announced its Chief Executive Officer Jason Scott will conclude his term in 2025. Earlier this week, Mr Scott, who joined RQ in early 2023, confirmed he would be leaving his post later this year, ensuring a smooth handover to his eventual successor. During his time leading RQ, Mr Scott’s strong wagering background has proven highly beneficial, with the overall degradation of the Australian wagering market, recalibrating after the highs experienced during the global pandemic, impacting all jurisdictions including Queensland. Having previously enjoyed successful stints as the CEO…

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, January 25, 2025 First Race 2:01pm ACST Visit Dabble It’s the annual Australia Day meeting in the Top End with 46 horses accepting for the six-event program. The feature race is the Lightning Wet Season Series Final (1200m) at 0-70 level. Heat 3 of the Summer Sprint Series has also drawn a quality field. Showers are forecast leading into the meeting, with Saturday expected to reach 33C. The rail will be in the…

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Eskimo Prince Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $250,000 Distance: 1200m The Eskimo Prince Stakes is a Group 3 race for three-year-olds run over 1200m under set weights and penalties conditions. Conducted by the Australian Turf Club at Randwick, the race offers $250,000 in prize money in 2025. First held in 1984, The Eskimo Prince Stakes was initially a Listed race before being upgraded to Group 3 status in 2015.…

Trainer Chloe Baxter is eyeing both Darwin features during the Australia Day meeting on Saturday. Siberian Larch appears in the $40,000 Lightning Wet Season Final (1200m) against 0-70 opposition, while He’s The Ultimate contests Heat 3 of the Summer Sprint Series (1300m) with a $30,000 purse. Baxter’s biggest win was during the 2023 Darwin Cup Carnival when He’s The Ultimate won the $50,000 Metric Mile (1600m) before coming fifth in the $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m). The son of Fastnet Rock, now a six-year-old gelding, then suffered a tendon injury before…

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There are eight horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, January 24. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Gold Coast and Moonee Valley. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 24, 2025 Gold Coast Racing Tips Moonee Valley 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…