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Savaglee (inside) winning a star-studded trial at Matamata last month. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Glamour colt Savaglee will commence an exciting summer programme at Trentham on Saturday, taking his place in the Group 2 Levin Classic (1400m). The Oaks Stud galloper was undoubtedly the nation’s top three-year-old through the spring, winning the Group 2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m), Group 2 Sarten Memorial (1400m) and his crowning success, the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m). Savaglee made his first public appearance since his Riccarton success in a stacked Group…

What 2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic Where Gold Coast Turf Club – Gold Coast, Queensland When Saturday, January 11, 2025 Prizemoney $3,000,000 Distance 1200m Conditions Restricted Listed 2024 winner Storm Boy (9) | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Adam Hyeronimus (57kg) Visit Dabble The Magic Millions 2YO Classic will headline the 10-race card at the Gold Coast Turf Club this Saturday afternoon, with a full field of 16 expected to contest the $3 million feature. There is substantial rain forecast on each of the days leading up…

Photo provided by X. Travis Bird, 51, has been charged with arson and trespass after allegedly setting fire to Melbourne’s iconic Caulfield Racecourse, causing significant damage to the Norman Robinson Stand. Speaking in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, Mr. Bird, wearing a grey shirt, did not speak but nodded to confirm he understood his remand into custody. Police allege Mr. Bird ignited four fires across Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs on Tuesday morning, beginning with the blaze at Caulfield Racecourse at 6:20 am. The fire tore through the historic stand, severely damaging…

There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, January 8. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Mornington, Warwick Farm and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 8, 2025 Mornington Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top horse racing bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for…

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, January 8. 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 January 8, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Mornington R1-3 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $25 Run 2nd or 3rd in Races 1-3 at Mornington on Wednesday and receive a bonus back up to $25. PlayUp…

2023 Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner, Skirt The Law. Photo: Darren Winningham The Gold Coast Turf Club has received an important update in relation to the investigation surrounding the damaged course proper. Spray nozzles, mixing equipment and footprints were found in the area where the damage occurred. Police are continuing their investigation in relation to the incident. “We’re awaiting an independent report from leading agronomist company Easton Turf, who has been up to take samples of the damaged turf, but it’s looking more and more a case of vandalism,” said…

What January Cup Night Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, January 8, 2025 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to the bright lights of Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening, with the Group 3 January Cup (1800m) headlining a bumper nine-race program. The rail is in the A course the entire circuit, and with pristine conditions forecast leading into race-day, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. All the action is scheduled to get…

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, January 8, 2025 First Race 2:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program lined up for punters. The rail moves out +5m from the 1000m marker to winning post, while the remainder stays out +3m. The track is rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, however, with consistent rainfall predicted to hit the course proper, expect a downgrade into the…

What Mornington Races Where Mornington Racecourse – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Wednesday, January 8, 2025 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble For the second time in the space of four days, racing in Victoria heads to Mornington on Wednesday for a competitive eight-race meeting. The rail comes out 6m the entire circuit, and despite the Soft 5 track rating, it is expected to be a Good 4 surface at some point throughout race day. The first race at Mornington is set to jump at 3:40pm AEDT. Best…

Caulfield Heath. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Following consultation with the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that the twilight race meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at Caulfield Heath has been transferred to Mornington. The transfer comes following a fire this morning in the Norman Robinson Stand at Caulfield Racecourse, which has now been established as a crime scene by Victoria Police. Whilst the racing surface was not impacted, building surveyors, health officials and investigators are currently inspecting the venue. Accordingly, the MRC believed it…