By Jonny Turner Brad Williamson will be hard-pressed to match his Northern Southland Cup Day heroics at his home track on Wednesday. The trainer starts three horses at Oamaru after producing a winning treble on a big day of harness racing at Ascot Park last Thursday. The best part of winning with Kracka Looka, Domination’s Call and Tabasco for Williamson was seeing so many happy owners. “It was a great day, when you have a day like that it makes up for the ordinary ones you have.” “We had a…
Month: January 2025
Classic aim for Public Attention
The autumn campaign of three-year-old Public Attention (NZ) (Written Tycoon) is soon to get underway, with the classic-bound colt set for an important trial in Sydney on Thursday. The son of Written Tycoon is being put on a Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) path, with the colt’s co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr claiming he will present as a much tougher rival this autumn at his second racing campaign. “He did a wonderful job in his first and only preparation to get right the way through to the Group One (Caulfield Guineas),” Kent…
Iconic The Oaks Stud for Sale
One of New Zealand’s most successful thoroughbred nurseries, The Oaks Stud, has officially been presented for sale by Donovan + Co in a landmark opportunity for the equine and investment communities. The prestigious estate and renowned stallion and breeding operation, spanning an expansive 500 acres, is primed to attract leading industry stakeholders, breeders, land developers and investors from across the globe. Nestled just 2km from Leamington, Cambridge—an area famed for its premier stud farms—The Oaks epitomises the heritage of New Zealand’s equine industry. With exceptionally built infrastructure complemented by comprehensive…
Wednesday’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | January 22
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, January 22. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Mornington, Randwick-Kensington and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 22, 2025 Mornington Racing Tips Randwick-Kensington 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 a new…
Millions on the horizon for Bulls filly
Bryce Newman was in familiar territory when he picked up a double at Wanganui on Monday, but a new challenge is now on the horizon for the Bulls trainer as he prepares Abbakiss for Saturday’s $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m). An exciting week for Newman commenced as he’d hoped, with Uncle Arch and Blue Jeanie breaking maiden status in their respective contests. Uncle Arch (NZ) (Tivaci) was equal favourite for the Terry Brothers MDN (1600m), a contest that was swiftly turned on its head when pacemaker Deciphering Me…
Lucky Sweynesse returns in trial
Champion sprinter Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) continued his comeback from an injury with a 1000m turf trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning as he heads towards the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m) on 30 March. The multiple Group One winner has been off the scene since last April when he had surgery on his left front fetlock after he was injured when winning the 2024 edition of the Gr.2 Sprint Cup. Ridden by Matthew Poon in the barrier trial, the four-time Group 1 winner finished second of eight…
Millions on the horizon for Bulls filly
Bryce Newman was in familiar territory when he picked up a double at Wanganui on Monday, but a new challenge is now on the horizon for the Bulls trainer as he prepares Abbakiss for Saturday’s $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m). An exciting week for Newman commenced as he’d hoped, with Uncle Arch and Blue Jeanie breaking maiden status in their respective contests. Uncle Arch (NZ) (Tivaci) was equal favourite for the Terry Brothers MDN (1600m), a contest that was swiftly turned on its head when pacemaker Deciphering Me…
Happy Valley races betting preview & tips | Wednesday 22/1/2025
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, January 22, 2025 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Happy Valley Racecourse is the destination for Hong Kong racing on Wednesday evening, with a bumper nine-part program set to take place under lights. The rail moves to the C course for the meeting, and with pristine conditions forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface throughout the night. All the action is set to get…
Randwick-Kensington free betting preview & tips | January 22
What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, January 22, 2025 First Race 2:55pm AEDT Visit Dabble Twilight racing returns to the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire six-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +5m the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the track is rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, punters can expect an upgrade into the Good range courtesy of drying conditions on Monday and Tuesday. The opening event is…
Mornington free racing preview & tips | Wednesday, January 22
What Mornington Races Where Mornington Racecourse – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Wednesday, January 22, 2025 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble Melbourne Racing Club will host a twilight meeting at Mornington that will feature eight races on the program. With dry weather forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to remain in the Good range after being posted as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump…