Bella Nipotina can create a unique slice of history when she contests the Russell Balding Stakes on Saturday. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au The Everest winner Bella Nipotina is the favourite for the $3million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m), as she attempts to secure the lucrative Sydney Sprint Series million dollar prize. Bella Nipotina ($2.80) is ahead of Sunshine In Paris ($4.50) and Private Eye ($5) in Russell Balding Stakes betting, with these two, along with I Am Me, also eligible for the Sydney Sprint Series, having competed in the Everest. Listed as the…
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Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie picks | Tuesday, 29/10/24
There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, October 29. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Grafton. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 29, 2024 Grafton 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 October 29, 2024 check out our…
Today’s horse racing bonuses & bookmakers offers | 29/10/24
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Tuesday, October 29. 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 October 29, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Any Australian Racing 3+ Leg Multi | If 1 Leg Fails Bonus Back Up To $50 Place a 3+ leg Fixed Win/Place Multi across Australian Thoroughbred, Harness or Greyhound racing this week…
Grafton races free betting preview & best bets | October 29, 2024
What Grafton Races Where Clarence River Jockey Club – Powell St, Grafton NSW 2460 When Tuesday, October 29, 2024 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Country racing heads to Grafton on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and with some scattered showers forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect the surface to fall somewhere in the Soft range for race-day. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 1:15pm local time. Best Bet at Grafton: Written Fame…
Te Rapa abandoned following several horses slipping
Photo: Nicole Troost The spate of bad luck with New Zealand tracks continued at Te Rapa on Monday, with the abandonment of racing at the Hamilton venue following several slips. Jockey Sam Weatherley reported his mount, Ess Vee Are, had slipped prior to entering the straight before going on to win the opening race of the card, while Joe Doyle and Warren Kennedy reported that their horses, Oppenheimer and Sabrina Hall, had also slipped in race three, resulting in a decision to abandon the meeting. “We had the report from…
Okita Soushi cops weight penalty for Melbourne Cup
Racing Victoria Head of Handicapping, David Hegan, has announced that Friday night’s Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) winner Okita Soushi has received a 1kg penalty in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). The Ciaron Maher-trained import, who will be ridden by Jamie Kah in the Melbourne Cup, has been lifted from his original weight of 50kg to 51kg. It is 0.5kg less than the horse carried to 11th place in the 2023 Melbourne Cup when trained by Joseph O’Brien. Hegan explained: “Okita Soushi enjoyed the strongly run Moonee…
Tsaikos starts in Alice Springs with winning treble
Stan Tsaikos, a well-known jockey in Victoria and Tasmania, continues to boot home the winners in the Northern Territory. (Brendan McCarthy/Racing Photos) He earned the wraith of the stewards a few weeks ago when he missed three NT meetings through suspension, but Stan Tsaikos starred in the saddle at Alice Springs on Sunday. Tsaikos ended the day with a winning treble after guiding Terry Gillett’s stablemates Brat and Floral Code home, as well as Barry Cooke’s Chief White Sock. With seven wins for the season, Tsaikos now leads the Alice…
Tasracing announce prize money reduction for marquee races
Tasracing has announced that the Hobart and Launceston Cups will see a prize money reduction, reverting to their pre-COVID level of $250,000. This move redirects $100,000 into the Tasbred bonus scheme, a boost aimed at supporting grassroots racing initiatives across the state. The changes, effective from November 1, come as part of the 2024/25 Code Funding Allocation, established in partnership with the Thoroughbred Advisory Network. The reshuffle is expected to balance investment between marquee events and local racing development. Alongside the prize adjustment, Tasracing has revealed a 2.5% increase in…
Will Via Sistina attempt the Cox Plate-Melbourne Cup double?
Via Sistina could attempt the Cox Plate-Melbourne Cup double. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Cox Plate sensation Via Sistina has soared to the top of Melbourne Cup betting markets, claiming outright favouritism despite her connections yet to confirm her spot in the race that stops the nation. Via Sistina is now paying $5.50 to win the Melbourne Cup after Ladbrokes shaved her in from $22 following the dominant performance in the Cox Plate on Saturday. But connections are yet to confirm whether Via Sistina will contest the 3200m feature, with…
Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | October 28
There are two horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, October 28. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Benalla. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 28, 2024 Benalla 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 October 28, 2024, check out our…