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John Allen will be at Ellerslie on Saturday to partner Skippers Canyon in the Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m). Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North Fresh off recording his 20th Group 1 win aboard Skybird in the Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington last Saturday, jockey John Allen will cross the Tasman this weekend to ride a pair of Group contenders at Ellerslie. It will be first time the 40-year-old hoop has plied his trade in New Zealand, with the trip instigated by OTI Racing’s Terry Henderson, who was…

Checkmate is one of four Wexford runners in Saturday’s Listed Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are keeping their eye on the prize in Saturday’s Listed Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m), as slot horses Sethito and Checkmate have their final hit-out before next month’s $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). It was evident from early in the season that O’Sullivan and Scott were likely to play a big role in the NZB Kiwi, with an abundance of three-year-old talent in their arsenal. Wexford currently…

About Time will take her place in Saturday’s Group 3 Avondale Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) The Lance Noble-trained About Time will be rewarded for her consistent run of form with a tilt at stakes level for the first time in more than a year when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday. Bred and raced by Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay, About Time was victorious in last year’s Group 2 Sir Patick Hogan Stakes (2050m) at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day before finishing unplaced…

Voyage Bubble powers clear at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC Ricky Yiu believes Voyage Bubble is perfectly poised to extend a dominating season after drawing barrier one in the HK$13 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Bidding for a fourth Group 1, Voyage Bubble will face nine rivals – Galaxy Patch, Chancheng Glory, Ensued, Happy Together, Straight Arron, Five G Patch, La City Blanche, Sword Point and Winning Dragon – in quest for a 10th career victory. To be ridden by James McDonald, Voyage…

Romantic Warrior has won 18 times from 23 starts. Romantic Warrior will break from barrier three against 13 rivals in Saturday’s Group 1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hong Kong’s global champion is seeking a 19th win, an 11th at Group 1 level and an extension to world record earnings of HK$179.66 million (approx. US$23.09 million) in the feature race worth US$20 million (approx. HK$155.69 million). Romantic Warrior – a graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale where he was purchased…

What Blue Diamond Day 2025 Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, February 22, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) headlines a monster day of Victorian racing at Caulfield this Saturday, supported by the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) and the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m). The track will likely remain a Good 4 with a warm day forecast, and the rail will be out 4m for the entire circuit. Blue Diamond Day 2025 at…

What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, February 22, 2025 First Race 12:12pm AEST Visit Dabble Brisbane Racing Club will host a massive 10-race card at Doomben Racecourse on Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances; however, with little to no rain forecast in the lead-up, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range by raceday. The rail will be in the +4m position for the entire circuit, with the…

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Millie Fox Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Location: Rosehill Gardens – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1300m The Millie Fox Stakes is a Group 2 race for fillies and mares, run over 1300m under set weights and penalties at Rosehill. First held in 1996, it was named in memory of Millie Fox, a prominent racehorse owner alongside her husband, Stan Fox, during the 1960s and 70s. Originally run over 1200m, the Millie Fox Stakes increased to…

What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, February 21, 2025 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Feature racing returns to Moonee Valley on Friday night, where the Listed Torney Night Cup (2500m) takes top billing on the eight-race program. The rail will be in its true position the entire circuit, with the track rated a Good 4. The first race at Moonee Valley is set to jump at 6:15pm AEDT. Torney Night Cup Tip: Garachico Garachico was a…

What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, February 21, 2025 First Race 6pm AEDT Visit Dabble Canterbury Park Racecourse is the destination for metro racing on Friday evening, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +4m the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the surface is rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, some consistent rainfall could mean a downgrade into the Soft range at some stage. All the action at Canterbury is scheduled…