Month: January 2025

Silent Is Gold primed for New Zealand debut

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Silent Is Gold (inside) during an exhibition gallop at Otaki on Monday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Stephen Gray experienced plenty of highs with Silent Is Gold when training in Singapore, and he is excited to begin a new chapter with the gelding when he makes his New Zealand debut at Trentham on Saturday. The six-year-old son of Star Turn won seven races in Singapore for Gray, up to Class 1, and was placed in the Singapore 3YO Sprint (1200m), Kranji Sprint (1200m) and Singapore 3YO Classic (1400m),…

Orchestral set for Ellerslie return

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Orchestral. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A series of outstanding performances at Ellerslie last summer underpinned an award-winning three-year-old season for Orchestral, and trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood hope Sunday’s first-up run will set her up for more of the same in 2025. The top-class daughter of Savabeel scored a stunning Ellerslie treble in last year’s $1.5 million Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m), Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) and Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m). She powered home from the back half of the field to win each of those…

Orange with a host of good chances at Nelson today

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  Sideshow Bruce has come a long way in a short time and today he’ll have to take another big step up. The Robert Stuart-trained Sweet Lou four-year-old has had three wins and a second in four career starts and at 7.09pm will carry local hopes in the day’s feature at Richmond Park, the $25,000 Nelson Pine Industries Nelson Cup. The country’s top driver Blair Orange will again drive Sideshow Bruce after guiding him to a winning double at Westport on Boxing Day and…

After Magic Millions honour, it’s back to work for Ella Clarke

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Top End trainer Ella Clarke was named recipient of the 2025 Racing Women of the Year award in the NT/WA category at the Magic Millions Racing Women Awards dinner at the Gold Coast last Friday. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri/Darwin Photography Professionals) It has been a big week for Darwin trainer Ella Clarke. Last Friday night, she was named as the 2025 Racing Woman of the Year in the combined WA/NT category at the Magic Millions Racing Women Awards dinner held at The Star Casino on the Gold Coast. Launched last year,…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & bet returns | January 10

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, January 10. 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 10, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Double Winnings All Races at Pakenham Get DOUBLE WINNINGS paid in BONUS CASH for your first bet on each race at Pakenham. Applies to Win, Place & Top 2/3/4 markets (excludes SRM).…

Selections | Nelson

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Selections for Nelson   Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Nelson               Trottech           Form Analyst    Race 1 3.10pm 1 Copenhagen Girl2 Seaside Pond7 Stunna5 Racingmissgracie   Race 23.47pm 1 Beside Me6 Miki Skipper2 Mandala3 American Blaze   Race 34.23pm 4 Call Dudley6 Volstone3 Rosary5 Nellie Doyle  Race 44.57pm 3 Captain Cool5 Lasa7 Itsallaboutthemoney8 Carrera Bandido  Race 55.22pm  2 Just Holla8 Bondi Lustre3 Moonlite Blood6 Santanna Mach  Race 65.49pm 5 Hi Hopes9 Sophia Bromac8 Social Distancing 3 Hope For Love   Race 76.17pm 4 Bullit…

Ka Ying Rising on target for G1 Centenary Sprint Cup after Sha Tin trial win

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David Hayes is confident Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) is primed to continue his barnstorming form in the HK$13 million G1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) on 19 January after the star sprinter dominated a 1200m trial at Sha Tin this morning (Thursday, 9 January).  Partnered by regular rider Zac Purton, the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) victor sat three-wide early before coasting to the lead and was untroubled in beating G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) winner Voyage Bubble by three quarters of length in 1m 10.43s.  The pair cleared…

Friday’s horse racing tips & free betting previews | January 10

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There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, January 10. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle & Pakenham. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 10, 2025 Newcastle Racing Tips Pakenham 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 horse racing taking place on January…

Bargain buy Kawhi delivers again

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  Five-year-old trotter Kawhi has only been with the Keasts for a few weeks, and already he’s turning into a good buy. The Andover Hall gelding secured his second win in his last four starts, at Timaru yesterday. Purchased by Darren Keast Limited from auction site Gavelhouse in November for $8501 he has already covered his purchase price, with stakes earnings of around $10,000. “He’s a lovely horse and beautifully natured,” says Ashleigh Keast, “I think we are going to have a bit of…

The big 30 for Under Cover Lover

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  On the North Canterbury property that she bankrolled former star filly Under Cover Lover turned 30 earlier this week. “She’s in terrific order,” says Graham Pearson, “there was a time 10 years ago when she didn’t winter very well but ever since then she’s looked great.” Pearson and Jeremy Tulley bred and raced the multiple Group 1 winner who raced in Australasia and the United States, with 21 wins in 70 starts in the late 1990s – early 2000s. “She always wanted to…