Nepotism winning the Group 3 Baillieu at Rosehill. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Group 1 Champagne Stakes (1600m) is the first of two Group 1 races at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a talented field of 12 two-year-olds seeking Group 1 glory for the first time. The team Hawkes-trained Nepotism was a dominant winner in the Group 3 Baillieu (1400m) at Rosehill on April 1 and has been the clear favourite with horse racing bookmakers since careering away by 1.5 lengths on testing conditions. The son of Brutal still holds firm…
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All-Aged Stakes attracts star-studded field
All-Aged Stakes favourite, Briasa. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) headlines the action at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a star-studded field of 14 set to line up in the $1.5 million weight-for-age feature. The team Hawkes-trained Briasa holds the call as the $3.60 favourite with horse racing bookmakers and is looking for back-to-back Group 1 successes after claiming the Group 1 T.J. Smith Stakes (1200m) on Day 1 of The Championships. Tyler Schiller continues his association aboard the improving four-year-old gelding and appears set to…
Karrakatta Plate
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Karrakatta Plate Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Location: Ascot Racecourse – Perth, Western Australia Prize Money: $500,000 Distance: 1200m The Karrakatta Plate is a Group 2 race for two-year-olds, run over 1200m under set weights at Ascot, with this hosted by Perth Racing. First staged in 1902 and won by San Toy, the Karrakatta Plate is Western Australia’s premier juvenile event and was a Group 1 race until it was downgraded in 1999. Originally run over five furlongs, the Karrakatta…
Hayes family hoping for a bright Champions Day
Mr Brightside arrives safely in Hong Kong. Photo: HKJC The Hayes clan is hoping FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday, April 27 will be much more than an impromptu family reunion for David and Prue and their three sons Ben, Will and JD. They are also hoping for a big celebratory dinner later that night. In a unique twist, David and his co-trainer sons have runners in the three Group 1 features and they are all products of the Hayes’ famed Lindsay Park establishment at Euroa in Victoria.…
Today’s horse racing promotions & bet returns | April 16, 2025
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, April 16. 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 April 16, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions 25% Winnings Boost! – Caulfield Health Get 25% BOOSTED WINNINGS paid in BONUS CASH. Fixed win only. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in betslip. Cash bet only. Max bonus…
W.A.T.C. Derby
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners W.A.T.C. Derby Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 Location: Ascot Racecourse – Perth, Western Australia Prize Money: $400,000 Distance: 2400m The WATC Derby is a Group 2 race for three-year-olds, run over 2400m at Ascot by the Western Australia Turf Club. First held in 1888, the WATC Derby is one of Perth’s oldest and most prestigious races, traditionally run under set weights. Originally part of the Perth Cup summer carnival, the WATC Derby moved to April in 1988, briefly returned to…
Happy Valley free racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday 16/4/25
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, April 16, 2025 First Race 6:40pm HKT (8:40pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday evening, with a competitive nine-part program set for decision. The rail moves to the B course, 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 6:40pm HKT. Best Bet at Happy Valley: Loving…
Warwick Farm Wednesday races preview & top tips | April 16, 2025
What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, April 16, 2025 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +3m for the entire circuit, and with no significant rainfall forecast leading into race-day, punters can expect a Good 4 surface. The opening race is scheduled to commence at 12:50pm AEST. Best Bet at Warwick Farm: Soul Of Spain Soul Of Spain…
Caulfield Heath races preview & best bets | April 16, 2025
What Caulfield Heath Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Wednesday, April 16, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Midweek racing in Melbourne heads to the Caulfield Heath circuit on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race meeting. A perfect autumn day is forecast, with the Good 4 track rating expected to hold throughout the program. The rail sticks to its true position, with the first event set to commence at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Caulfield Heath: Trangoojahray Trangoojahray has put together…
Belclare returns to Sydney for All Aged Stakes
Belclare is back in Sydney to contest Saturday’s Gr.1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Photo: Race Images Dual Group One winner Belclare’s return home for a three-race campaign didn’t go to plan earlier this year, and now she is back on the other side of the Tasman to try and get her preparation back on track. She was reunited with former trainer Lisa Latta to attempt to defend her crowns in the Group 2 Westbury Classic (1400m) and Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie, with…