There’s plenty of excitement building towards this evening’s TAB Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie, which has been further enhanced by an NZB Kiwi slot announcement on a leading contender in the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m). Undefeated three-year-old Dealt With (NZ), who is a $6.50 third favourite for tonight’s mile feature, has been secured for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) by Slot Holders Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing. The son of Ace High has made a monumental rise in the last month, winning on debut at…
Month: January 2025
Today’s horse racing promotions & bookmaker offers | 25/1/2025
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Saturday, January 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 January 25, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sandown & Ellerslie (NZ) | Same Race Multi – 3+ Leg Bonus Back Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Sandown and Ellerslie (NZ) this Saturday and…
Lakelsa shines in Mares Championship
By Michael Guerin When you watch Lakelsa bolt to Group 2 glory at Addington on Friday night you could easily wonder how it took her so long to make to the big time. But see her closer up in real life and it becomes a bit more apparent. The Regan Todd-trained mare started her five-year-old season with an easy all-the-way win in the $60,000 Garrards Premier Mares Championhip at Addington. She boomed straight to the front for Robbie Close and when she wasn’t attacked her closing 800m in 55.1 seconds…
Romantic Warrior triumphs in Dubai with Group 1 Jebel Hatta win
Romantic Warrior steams to Group 1 Jebel Hatta victory. Photo: HKJC Romantic Warrior has sealed his place as a Hong Kong racing immortal with a stunning triumph in the Group 1 Jebel Hatta (1800m) at Meydan Racecourse, smashing the track record with an extraordinary performance for Danny Shum and James McDonald. Equalling Golden Sixty’s record of 10 Group 1 wins, Romantic Warrior steamrolled decorated opposition by 4.5 lengths, clocking 1:45.10 in defeating Poker Face and Holloway Boy to post his 18th win from 23 starts and conquering his fourth different…
Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | 25/1/2025
There are 12 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Saturday, January 25. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Ellerslie (NZ), Sandown, Randwick, Sunshine Coast, Ascot & Darwin. Saturday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 25, 2025 Ellerslie (NZ) Racing Tips Sandown Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Sunshine Coast Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Darwin Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what…
Golden Boom overcomes weight to dominate Listed Goldmarket
2025 Listed Goldmarket winner Golden Boom. Photo: Darren Winningham Golden Boom showcased his blistering early speed and gritty determination to clinch the Goldmarket Handicap (1100m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday night. The five-year-old gelding, trained by Tony Gollan and ridden by Ryan Maloney, overcame a significant weight disadvantage to hold off a late surge from Tiger Shark and claim the Listed feature by a narrow margin. Jumping swiftly from barrier 12, the $3.50 bookmaker favourite quickly established his position at the head of the field, dictating the tempo with…
Schwarz runs rivals ragged in Group 2 Australia Stakes
Schwarz ridden by Blake Shinn winning the Group 2 Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Schwarz demonstrated his brilliance with a dominant performance in the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley, showcasing his readiness for a tilt at Group 1 success. Guided by Blake Shinn, the four-year-old son of Zoustar led from start to finish, securing a decisive two-length victory over Steparty, with Apache Song a further 0.25 lengths back in third. Breaking cleanly from the outside barrier, Schwarz displayed his natural speed to…
Wellwood chases a Karaka 3YO treble
Trainers Robert Wellwood and Roger James will be out to continue their stranglehold on the Karaka Millions 3YO at Ellerslie on Saturday. The partners have trained the past two winners of the race, with Prowess (NZ) (Proisir) saluting in 2023 and Orchestral (NZ) (Savabeel) blowing rivals away in the 2024 edition. This year, they saddle up undefeated gelding Dealt With (NZ) (Ace High) in the rich feature. The son of Ace High has made an immediate impression, winning the first two starts of his career, but faces his biggest test…
Marsh’s Team Primed for Karaka Millions Glory
Stephen Marsh is no stranger to Karaka Millions success, and the Cambridge trainer believes his team for the 2025 edition at Ellerslie on Saturday could be his best yet. Marsh is a two-time winner of the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) with Ruud Awakening (2013) and Velocious (2024). He has no runners in the juvenile showpiece this year, but will instead saddle nine runners across the other five feature races. “In terms of numbers and depth, this has to be the best team we’ve taken into Karaka Millions night,” Marsh said.…
Snazzytavi on Track for Herbie Dyke Stakes
Standout middle-distance mare Snazzytavi (NZ) (Tavistock) is set to shoot for a Group One treble after pleasing her connections at Thursday’s Pukekohe trials. Racing in the colours of Cambridge Stud owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay, the daughter of Tavistock has won four of her five starts this season including top-flight triumphs in the Livamol Classic (2040m) at Te Rapa in October and the Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. She also won the Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) in early December. Snazzytavi’s next assignment is the Gr.1 Herbie…