Alflaila joins White Robe Lodge stallion roster for 2025

Alflaila defeats King’s Gambit in the Gr.2 York Stakes (2100m)Photo: Supplied Quality European galloper Alflaila has been secured for stud duties by White Robe Lodge, introducing one of the world’s great sire lines to New Zealand through his champion sire Dark Angel. Bred and raced by the famed Shadwell operation, Alflaila’s racing career is defined by resilience, consistency, and elite-level talent, as evidenced by back-to-back victories in the fiercely competitive Group 2 York Stakes (2100m), a race that has tested some of Europe’s best middle-distance horses. A winner on debut…

Zelia shines in Riccarton Pearl Series as Walsh lands double

Zelia winning the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series – Noms Close 31 March (1000m) at Riccarton Park on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South David Walsh’s golden run continued at Riccarton on Saturday when he collected a winning double at his home track courtesy of in-form runners Zelia and Toa Haka, and now he has his sights on black-type targets. The former champion jockey returned to the training ranks this season, and he has now won four and placed in five of his 12 starts since his comeback, with the pair adding…

Ballarat races free betting tips & quaddie | March 25, 2025

What Ballarat Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 72 Midas Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Tuesday, March 25, 2025 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Ballarat Turf Club is the destination for racing in Victoria on Tuesday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race meeting awaits punters. Despite the track being rated a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, clear skies in the lead-up to race day should mean the program is held predominantly on a Good 4. The rail will be out 3m the entire circuit, with the…

Arapaho chasing further Tancred Stakes success

2023 Tancred Stakes winner, Arapaho. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Bjorn Baker believes Arapaho is in the right form to mount a serious challenge for a second Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) crown at Rosehill on Saturday. The eight-year-old gelding, who won the Group 1 feature in 2023, missed last year’s edition but returns this weekend looking to become just the third dual winner of the weight-for-age staying test after Tie The Knot and Octagonal. Arapaho has been building nicely this preparation, finishing fifth in both the Group 2 Apollo…

Waller confident Atishu is ready to peak in Australian Cup

Australian Cup contender, Atishu. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Chris Waller is confident Atishu is ready to fire in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington, with the champion trainer aiming to have the mare at peak fitness for the $2.5 million feature. The seven-year-old finished third in the race last year, but Waller is optimistic she can go even better this time around. “I think she’s ready to go,” Waller told Racing.com. “I’ve made a purpose of just keeping her weight down. “She does very well between runs,…

Deakin primed for Roy Higgins tilt

Deakin will chase a Melbourne Cup start in the Roy Higgins Quality. (Photo by George Salpigtidis/Racing Photos) The Phillip Stokes team is confident they made the right call in bypassing the Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) with progressive stayer Deakin, who will instead chase a golden ticket into the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) in Saturday’s Listed Roy Higgins Quality (2600m) at Flemington. Deakin had been among the early favourites with horse racing betting sites for the Adelaide Cup, but the decision was made to stay in Victoria and target…

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, March 24. 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 March 24, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Blonde Boosts! Elevate your prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply. Eligible Customers Only. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo COPYCASH. GET COPIED. GET PAID – Get paid $0.10 every time someone uses Copy Bet…

Monday’s free horse racing previews, tips & quaddie | March 24

There are two horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, March 24. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 24, 2025 Newcastle 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 March 24, 2025 check out our…

Cap Ferrat stuns with Hong Kong Derby triumph

Craig Williams urges Cap Ferrat along the fence to win by a short head. Photo: HKJC Craig Williams produced one of the finest rides of a decorated career to guide Cap Ferrat to a narrow victory in a gripping HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on a day of triumph for Francis Lui at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 March). Winless in 13 Australian starts and three more in Hong Kong until today, the Snitzel gelding hugged the rail throughout in fourth position after jumping from barrier two and never…

The Men Went Home wins NT Guineas on Alice Springs debut

Trainer Kerry Petrick and jockey Paul Denton combined to take out the $50,000 NT Guineas (1600m) with The Men Went Home at Pioneer Park on Saturday on Day 2 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival. Trainer Kerry Petrick, born and raised in Alice Springs, had cause for celebration at her home track on Saturday with The Men Went Home saluting in the $50,000 NT Guineas (1600m) at Pioneer Park. The Guineas was the highlight on Day 2 of the Alice Springs Turf Club’s Cup Carnival, and for The Men Went…