Lugal leads three-strong Japanese challenge in Hong Kong Sprint

Lugal stretches out at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC Only Japanese horses have been able to stop the local talent in the Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in recent years and the Land of the Rising Sun will launch a three-pronged assault on Sunday’s HK$26 million prize. Just superstar Lord Kanaloa and Danon Smash have been able to prevent a clean sweep for the home team in the last 12 runnings, and Lugal heads a strong Japanese team this time around. Lord Kanaloa won the Sprinters Stakes before both of his Sha…

Ballarat free racing preview & best bets | Ballarat Cup Day 2024

What Ballarat Cup Day 2024 Where Ballarat Turf Club – 72 Midas Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Saturday, December 7, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble It’s Ballarat Cup Day this Saturday, with 10 races lined up at Miners Rest. With rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, it is unlikely that the Good 4 rating holds throughout the day, with a Soft track almost a certainty. The rail sticks to its true position, with the Ballarat races commencing at 12:15pm AEDT. Ballarat Cup Tip: It’s A Wild Night…

Ka Ying Rising seeking crowning glory

No star has shone brighter in the thoroughbred racing world this year than New Zealand-bred gelding Ka Ying Rising, and trainer David Hayes is hoping he can assume the mantle of the world’s best sprinter when he heads to Sha Tin on Sunday. The four-year-old son of Shamexpress has been a revelation since making his debut for Hayes at Sha Tin in December last year, winning eight of his 10 starts, including the Gr.3 Sha Tin Vase (1200m), Gr.2 Premier Bowl (1200m), and broke a longstanding track record when running…

Christian Cullen among the stars on big Friday night

It’s Friday night and there is no shortage of racing action on at Addington and Auckland. Alexandra Park will host its first 12-race card on a Friday night since April 2017 while Addington’s Derby race night will feature three Group 1s – the Garrards Pacing and Trotting Derbies and the brand new The Christian Cullen.  Just weeks after his 30th birthday, the champion pacer himself will make a guest appearance. The million dollar earner will lead out the field for the race named after him, the $200,000 The Christian Cullen…

Today’s horse racing tips & free betting previews | December 6

There are 11 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, December 6. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Darwin, Moonee Valley and Randwick-Kensington. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 6, 2024 Darwin Racing Tips Moonee Valley Racing Tips Canterbury 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…

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, December 6. 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 December 6, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Moonee Valley Double Winnings ALL RACES | Up to $50 Bonus Cash Get DOUBLE WINNINGS paid in BONUS CASH for your first bet on each race at Moonee Valley. Applies to Win,…

Town Cryer Aims for Redemption in Trentham Mile

Trentham has been a happy hunting ground for Town Cryer(NZ) (Tavistock) with the exception of last year’s Gr.1 TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m), and 12 months later, the mare is back for redemption. As an on-speed runner, Town Cryer went straight to the lead in the 2023 edition, which was soon deemed a false start after the three outside gates failed to open. For Roydon Bergerson, who trains her out of Awapuni, it wasn’t an easy watch for a mare in career-best form.  “She seems to enjoy Wellington and Auckland, she…

Ka Ying Rising must overcome outside barrier in Hong Kong Sprint

Ka Ying Rising breaks the Sha Tin 1200m course record. Photo: HKJC David Hayes’ outstanding sprinter Ka Ying Rising must overcome a challenging outside barrier in Sunday’s Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin if he is to continue to push his claim as potentially the world’s best speedster. The Sha Tin 1200m track record holder drew barrier 11 in the 14-horse field for the Group 1 feature – a barrier that no horse has won from in the past 18 runnings. Hayes conceded the barrier was not…

Voyage Bubble primed for Hong Kong Mile mission

Voyage Bubble is a one-time Group 1 winner at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC Trainer Ricky Yiu is hoping to go one better with stable flagbearer Voyage Bubble in the HK$36 million Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) on Sunday, December 8 at Sha Tin after the galloper finished second behind former champion Golden Sixty in 2023. Yiu’s charge will step away from barrier five against 13 rivals as he aims to follow on from last-start HK$5.35 million Group 2 Jockey Club Mile (1600m) success. “He’s a very smart horse and…

History beckons for Romantic Warrior in Group 1 Hong Kong Cup

Romantic Warrior wins the 2023 Group 1 Hong Kong Cup. Romantic Warrior’s connections feel the local hero is ready to write himself into history as the first three-time winner of this Sunday’s Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin. Owner Peter Lau noted Romantic Warrior’s barrier draw of one, revealed at the official ceremony in the Sha Tin parade ring, was identical to that of his comfortable warm-up triumph in last month’s Group 2 BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (2000m). “Obviously I’m very happy,” Lau said. “It’s the same…