Marsh tests classic contenders in Labour Weekend features

Love Poem will contest the Group 2 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Stephen Marsh has nine three-year-olds still nominated for either the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) or Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month, and six of them will contest Group races during the Labour Day long weekend. The Cambridge trainer has a total of 20 horses entered across the meetings at Ellerslie, Riccarton, Trentham and Te Rapa, including a three-pronged attack on Saturday’s Group 2…

So Naive out to continue purple patch of form

So Naive will contest the Group 2 James And Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa on Monday.Photo: Therese Davis (Race Images) So Naive hasn’t put a foot wrong in his three-year-old campaign so far, and trainers Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley are hoping his purple patch of form continues at Te Rapa on Monday. The U S Navy Flag colt was a handy two-year-old, winning two his four juvenile starts, but he blossomed into a three-year-old where he won the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) first-up before finishing…

Captured By Love out for redemption in Sarten

Captured By Love will contest the Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa on Monday.Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) The Group 2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) was not an easy watch for the connections of Captured By Love, and co-trainer Sam Bergerson is hoping some redemption can be served in Monday’s Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa. The daughter of Written Tycoon was fractious in the barriers prior to the running of the transferred three-year-old feature at Matamata, giving her rivals…

Derby Hopes Clash in Tight 2024 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick

The focus of spring racing may shift to The Valley for the Ladbrokes Cox Plate this Saturday, but Randwick in Sydney still offers a compelling Group 1 showdown with the 2024 Spring Champion Stakes for the three-year-old Derby hopefuls. Anthony Cummings‘ in-form colt El Castello takes centre stage as the firming favourite in the markets […] The post Derby Hopes Clash in Tight 2024 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.

Everest Carnival rolls on as all eyes turn to the Valley

El Castello, pictured winning the Gloaming Stakes, looms as a key chance in the Spring Champion Stakes on Saturday. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au While much of the attention will on Victorian Racing this weekend, the final Saturday at Royal Randwick of the Sydney Everest Carnival is set to provide an epic day of racing. Headlined by the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes and the Group 2 The Invitation, Royal Randwick is likely to be close to capacity on Saturday, following the lockout last weekend. Saturday’s 10-race card includes the Group 2 $1…

Geelong Cup winner’s penalty announced for Melbourne Cup

Onesmoothoperator has been given a 1kg penalty for the Melbourne Cup, following his win in the Geelong Cup. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria’s Head of Handicapping, David Hegan, has confirmed a 1kg weight penalty for Onesmoothoperator, the winner of Wednesday’s Geelong Cup (2400m), elevating the gelding’s weight from 50kg to 51kg for the upcoming $8.56 million Melbourne Cup (3200m). This adjustment comes on the back of a strong Group 3 Geelong Cup victory that saw the Brian Ellison-trained English contender secure Craig Williams his sixth triumph in the prestigious event.…

Today’s horse racing tips & free betting previews | Friday, 25/10

There are eight horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, October 25. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Gawler & Moonee Valley. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 25, 2024 Gawler Racing Tips Moonee 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…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & bet returns | 25/10/24

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, October 25. 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 25, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Double Winnings – Moonee Valley Get DOUBLE WINNINGS paid in BONUS CASH for your first bet on each race at Moonee Valley. Applies to Win, Place & Top 2/3/4 markets (excludes SRM).…

Cox Plate Day 2024 full racing tips & quaddie | October 26

What Cox Plate Day 2024 Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Saturday, October 26, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble Cox Plate Day 2024 is here and with a bumper 10-race card set down for decision on Saturday at Moonee Valley, punters are set for a thrilling day of action. The Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) is ably supported by eight other races at black-type level, and with perfect conditions above mirroring the Good 4 track rating, there should be no…

Ascot racing preview, best bets & quaddie | Saturday, October 26

What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, October 26, 2024 First Race 12:29pm AWST Visit Dabble The Listed Belgravia Stakes will headline the nine-race program at Ascot this Saturday afternoon. With clear and sunny weather forecast for the remainder of the week, the surface is expected to stay in the Good range after being rated as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances. The rail will be pushed out to the +6m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to…