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Francesco Guardi pictured winning the Moonee Valley Gold Cup in 2022, the seven year old is looking to add a second crown on Friday night. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Chris Waller’s charge, Francesco Guardi, has been officially withdrawn from the Geelong Cup. The seven-year-old’s removal was confirmed on Wednesday morning, with plans now shifting towards a start in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup this Friday. Francesco Guardi was paying $9.50 to win the Geelong Cup, behind favourite Birdman ($4), with the seven-year-old now the $3.60 favourite for the Moonee…

Mr Brightside will take his place in Saturday’s $5 million Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Lindsay Park were runner-up in last year’s Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) with Mr Brightside, and they are hoping they can go one better in this year’s edition, where they will be represented once more by the Kiwi-bred, as well as his compatriot Evaporate. Mr Brightside heads into Saturday’s $5 million feature at Moonee Valley in good form, having won one and finished runner-up in three of his four…

There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, October 23. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Geelong, Warwick Farm & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 23, 2024 Geelong Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top horse racing bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for…

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, October 23. 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 23, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Geelong Races 1-4 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1-4 Geelong this Wednesday and if it runs 2nd or 3rd get up to…

The Caulfield Cup and Everest meetings at Caulfield and Randwick took centre stage last Saturday afternoon, while Eagle Farm and Ascot held strong support programs. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we have zeroed in on two runners from Randwick and one from Ascot that are worth following throughout their spring campaigns. You can add these runners to your blackbook with your chosen bookmaker and receive notifications when they run. Randwick Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 3: Group 3 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m)…

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong (Link if we have track page) When Wednesday, October 23, 2024 First Race 7:15pm HKT (10:15pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin on Wednesday evening, with a competitive eight-part program set to be run and won on the all-weather circuit. The rail stays true for the entire circuit, and with no rainfall predicted in the lead-up, the track shouldn’t pose any problems throughout the meeting. The opening event is…

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, October 23, 2024 First Race 2:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing returns to Warwick Farm for a competitive seven-race program this Wednesday afternoon, with the first race scheduled to jump at 2:15pm AEDT. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with no rain forecast in the lead-up, expect an upgrade to a Good 4 before the meeting. The rail will be in the +5m position from…

What Geelong Cup Day 2024 Where Geelong Racecourse – 99 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater VIC 3219 When Wednesday, October 23, 2024 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 3 Geelong Cup (2400m) headlines a stacked nine-race program in Victoria’s second city on Wednesday afternoon. Perfect conditions are set to match those on the turf, with the track likely to start as a Good 4 despite the Soft 5 rating at the time of acceptances. The rail returns to its true position, with Geelong Cup Day 2024 commencing at 12:40pm AEDT.…

Mahrajaan’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) preparation has hit a snag this week. Photo: Race Images South Kiwi Melbourne Cup hope Mahrajaan will miss this Friday night’s Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) after suffering an insect bite at his Warrnambool base. Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie had hoped to use the $750,000 feature as New Zealand and Auckland Cups winner Mahrajaan’s final lead-up to the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 5. But the insect bite, which Ritchie believed was probably a spider bite, has meant…