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There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, January 2. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Yarra Valley. Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 2, 2025 Yarra 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 taking place on January 2, 2025 check…

Antique Miss & Chris Parnham partner to win the Group 3 La Trice Classic at Ascot, January 1. Photo: Western Racepix In a slow-paced Group 3 La Trice Classic at Ascot, Antique Miss delivered a gritty victory for trainer Michael Grantham. The five-year-old mare by Domesday successfully fended off formidable challenges from Miss Skyhigh and Rusty Dreams, crossing the finish line in 1:53.16. The race started slowly, lacking a clear leader until the $3.70 Unibet-priced Antique Miss took charge under Parnham’s calm guidance. The pace remained pedestrian until the 600-metre…

Hemlock Stone claims the 2025 Perth Cup for trainers Grant and Alana Williams. Photo: Western Racepix At an extraordinary $81 Neds starting price, Hemlock Stone delivered a stunning upset to claim the Group 2 Perth Cup at Ascot, securing an emotional victory for trainers Grant and Alana Williams and jockey Patrick Carbery. The five-year-old gelding surged from the back of the field in the final stages to edge out Diamond Scene and Be Optimistic in a thrilling finish. Positioned towards the rear early, Hemlock Stone found his rhythm under a…

Albury trainer Stephen Sheehy wins the 2025 Listed Summer Scorcher with Oxbridge at Ascot on January 1. Photo: Western Racepix In a fairytale outcome for Albany trainer Stephen Sheehy, Oxbridge produced a career-best performance to claim the Listed Summer Scorcher at Ascot on New Year’s Day. Starting at $16 with Picklebet, the eight-year-old gelding surged past the hot favourite Bopping Blue to secure his 13th career win and Sheehy’s first metropolitan and Group-rated victory. Jockey Holly Watson delivered a tactically brilliant ride, positioning Oxbridge just behind the leaders in the…

Iowna Merc winnings at Royal Randwick on December 21, 2024 for trainer Bjorn Baker. Photo: Bradley Photos Iowna Merc delivered a dazzling performance to claim the 2025 Canterbury Sprint, securing back-to-back wins and showcasing his sharp turn of foot in the $200,000 Listed event. Starting at $8.90 with the top online bookmakers, the Bjorn Baker-trained gelding stormed home in a tightly contested finish under jockey Ashley Morgan, defeating Pereille by 0.31 lengths, with Brudenell finishing a further 0.59 lengths back in third. The five-year-old, jumping from barrier six, settled mid-pack…

Grand Pierro after winning the Bagot Handicap at Flemington Racecourse on January 01, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Grand Piero delivered a determined performance to win the 141st edition of the Listed Bagot Handicap at Flemington, surging to victory under jockey Zac Spain. The five-year-old gelding, trained by Jason Warren, overcame a strong field and tricky conditions over the 2800m journey to claim the prestigious staying race, earning the $105,000 first prize. Settling midfield early, Spain rode Gran Piero patiently, sticking to the pre-race plan of…

Son of Sun winning the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2400m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Progressive stayer Son of Sun continued his golden run at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day when taking out the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2400m) in the hands of in-form hoop Matt Cartwright. The five-year-old son of Tavistock had won four of his six prior starts at the Auckland venue, including the Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers Championship Qualifier (2100m) last month. His record on the track didn’t evade punters attention, who backed him…

What Yarra Valley Races Where Yarra Valley Racing – Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 When Thursday, January 2, 2025 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing in Victoria heads to Yarra Valley on Thursday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race meeting awaits punters. The track has come up as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with clear skies forecast, it is likely to begin as a Good 4 come race one. The rail sticks in its true position, with the first event set to jump at 1:30pm…

Bourbon Empress winning the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Trainer Stephen Marsh believed he had two live chances going into the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie on New Years Day, and that judgement proved spot on as his lightweight runner Bourbon Empress downed a talented line-up of milers to claim victory. The four-year-old daughter of Proisir had caught the eye when finishing a hard-charging second in the Stella Artois 1500 Championship Final (1500m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, notably a race…

Dream All Day (NZ), ridden by Blake Shinn winning at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Waikato Stud-bred star Atishu has produced some of the highlights of her illustrious career at Flemington, and her promising full-sister Dream All Day won at the same venue on New Year’s Day. Dream All Day is by champion Waikato Stud stallion Savabeel out of the No Excuse Needed mare Posy. That same mating produced Atishu, the winner of 11 of her 47 races and more than $5 million. Her three Group One triumphs include…