What Sandown Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, February 15, 2023 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing returns to the Sandown Hillside track this Wednesday for what promises to be a competitive twilight meeting. The track is currently a Good 4, and with no rain and warm weather on the forecast, we expect that rating to stick for most of race day. The rail will go out to the +13m position for the entire circuit after racing on this track on Saturday,…
Month: February 2023
Spain climbing Australian jockey ranks with Stokes stable
Zac Spain is looking forward to reuniting with Streets Of Avalon, who is back in trackwork ahead of the autumn. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) At 26 and with two Group 1 wins to his name, Zac Spain is confident he can continue climbing up the racing ranks in 2023. And riding for respected veteran trainer Phillip Stokes, who opened his Victorian stables at Pakenham in 2019, the Darwin product believes he’s got the right people backing him. “I’m getting good support from Phillip Stokes. Looking forward to riding some more of…
Davis delighted with Cup win
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Rob Davis has been involved in harness racing for many years, but he is having the time of his life in the sport at present courtesy of his stable star Buckskin. The Greendale horseman acquired the son of American Ideal off former employer James Geddes after the latter was culling his numbers, and he said leasing the gelding has been one of the best decisions he has made. “I worked for James Geddes for a number of years, initially milking cows,” Davis said. “He…
Hawkesbury racing tips & best value bets – Tuesday, February 14
What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Tuesday, February 14, 2023 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Hawkesbury on Tuesday afternoon for a very competitive eight-race program from 1:15pm. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit and the track is currently listed as a Good 4; however, with a likely downpour on race-day, we’re doing the form for a Soft 5. Best Bet: Sports Legend Sports Legend looks extremely hard to beat in the second race…
Te Rapa wrap: Imperatriz, Sharp ‘N’ Smart star with G1 wins
Despite the attentions of the riderless Mustang Valley, Imperatriz wins the Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. (Photo: Trish Dunell) Te Rapa hosted a great day of Group 1 racing on Saturday with the highlight being the effortless win of class mare Imperatriz in the BCD Group Sprint over 1400m. Top hoop Opie Bosson had her perfectly positioned throughout the running, and once presented she let down beautifully and gave Opie an armchair ride to the line. The way she won belied the fact that the pair…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 13, 2023
Horse Racing on Monday, February 13 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Stony Creek. Monday Racing Tips – February 13, 2023 Stony Creek Racing Tips As always there a 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 February 13, 2023 check…
Trainers ponder next move with Prowess
Roger James and Robert Wellwood have one confirmed Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender and will take their time before deciding if they double their hand. The Cambridge trainers have the progressive Mark Twain locked in for the March 4 three-year-old feature, but have yet to make a call on the immediate future of their outstanding filly Prowess. The daughter of Proisir followed up her Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) victory with an explosive display to claim the Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic (2000m) at Te Rapa on…
Wiseman extends premiership lead with Alice Springs double
Alice Springs trainers Leanne and Terry Gillett, as well as winning jockey Sonja Wiseman from Darwin, celebrate after Bench Press took out the main race at Pioneer Park on Saturday. If Saturday’s meeting is any guide, then there are a host of horses to keep an eye on with the Alice Springs Cup Carnival less than two months away. Every winner on the five-event program at Pioneer Park could not have been more impressive. Additionally, Top End jockey Sonja Wiseman extended her lead in the Alice Springs premiership with a…
Tony Cruz joins elite Hong Kong company with Sha Tin success
Tony Cruz is only the third Hong Kong trainer to prepare 1,000 Sha Tin wins. Tony Cruz has edged higher into Hong Kong’s pantheon of racing immortals by becoming only the third trainer to post 1,000 winners at Sha Tin, joining fellow legends John Moore and John Size in a select club after Circuit Stellar’s success in the Class 2 Belcher Bay (1400m) on Sunday. Joining Moore (1,204) and Size (1,104) as the only trainers to reach the 1,000-win mark at Sha Tin, 66-year-old Cruz took his total number of…
Horse Racing History: This day in Racing 13th February
This day 13th February in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Patterson relishes Group One victory The long trip home to New Plymouth from Hamilton on Saturday evening flew by for trainer Robbie Patterson as he …Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Snapdancer takes out the Group…