Month: January 2025

Craig Williams has 123 Hong Kong wins. Photo: HKJC A long-time ally of David Hayes in Australia, Craig Williams hopes to upstage the dual Hong Kong champion trainer’s outstanding sprinter Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on Sunday when he rides Magic Control in the HK$13 million Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m). Williams, 47, combined with Hayes to land a string of Group 1 races in Australia, where he is revered for his feat in landing the nation’s racing ‘Grand Slam’ with victories in the Melbourne Cup (3200m), Caulfield…

Leica Lucy shows her class in the Desert Gold Stakes at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Promising three-year-old Leica Lucy added another important black-type victory to her burgeoning record when she dashed clear to take out Saturday’s Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. The lightly raced daughter of Derryn was sent out a raging hot favourite with horse racing bookmakers after taking out the Group 3 Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at the venue prior to Christmas and never really gave her supporters any cause for concern…

Jaylah Kennedy guides Marble Arch to win at Flemington. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli In-form mare Marble Arch narrowly prevailed at Flemington on Saturday, with the daughter of Per Incanto recording her third victory of the preparation. The five-year-old was well-ridden by apprentice Jaylah Kennedy, who showed good initiative to push forward and sit outside the leader after it became apparent the small field was devoid of tempo. With a weight advantage, the Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained mare narrowly defeated Wings Of Song and Munhamek in a time of 1:39.89. “Jaylah…

What Stewards’ Cup Day 2025 Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, January 19, 2025 First Race 12:30pm HKT (3:30pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Group 1 action returns to Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday afternoon, with the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) and Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) headlining a bumper 11-race program. The rail is in the A position throughout the entire circuit, and with no rainfall expected in the region, punters can expect pristine Good 4 conditions as we edge…

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There are 12 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Saturday, January 18. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Rosehill, Flemington, Eagle Farm, Ascot & Alice Springs. Saturday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 18, 2025 Rosehill Racing Tips Flemington Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Alice Springs 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.…

Hidden Wealth winning the Magic Millions Open. Photo: Darren Winningham The Tony Gollan-trained Hidden Wealth ($4.20) has bounced back to his brilliant best to claim the final race on Magic Millions night, giving Tommy Berry his second win of the evening after securing the Magic Millions 2yo Classic earlier on the program. The Magic Millions QTIS Open (1300m) belonged to the son of Better Than Ready a long way out, with Berry electing to sit on the hammer of Mishani Aloha ($251.00) as the rank outsider with Neds led them…

Miss Roumbini after winning the 2025 Magic Millions Fillies & Mares. Photo: Darren Winningham Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr have bounced back from their defeat earlier on the program at the Gold Coast to take out the Magic Millions Fillies & Mares with Miss Roumbini ($2.70). Ethan Brown allowed the daughter of Zoustar to settle where she was comfortable in the middle of the pack after jumping smartly from barrier three. Meanwhile, Burning Bell ($81) took up the lead and ran the race along at a solid tempo ahead…