Fangirl winning the 2025 Apollo Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au An outstanding field of 11 are set to grace the turf in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the weight-for-age feature sharing top billing amongst five massive Group 1 races. Fangirl was closing on the heels of Via Sistina in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on March 1 and is the clear favourite coming out of that event according to horse racing bookmakers, with the daughter of Sebring listed…
Month: March 2025
Rubira out of Harness Million
By Michael Guerin Last Friday’s Alabar Classic winner Rubira will miss Friday’s $200,000 Harness Million at Alexandra Park. The Mark and Nathan Purdon-trained pacer was involved in a minor track work accident on Wednesday that left him with bruising on his leg. “We are hoping it isn’t too serious and we can get him to a three-year-old race at Cambridge,” says Purdon. Rubira has been dynamic this campaign and his scratching clears the way even more for Marketplace to dominate Friday’s Listed event. Marketplace was already the $1.30 favourite for…
Broadsiding, Goldrush Guru headline Rosehill Guineas field
James McDonald and Broadsiding after winning the 2024 Group 1 Golden Rose. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au The Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) is one of five massive Group 1 races lined up for Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with a quality field of 11 set to take their place in the time-honoured three-year-old feature. Three-time Group 1-winner and Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) runner-up Broadsiding holds the call with horse racing bookmakers post-barrier draw, with the son of Too Darn Hot still holding firm favouritism at $2.00 despite drawing…
Via Sistina draws perfectly for Group 1 Ranvet Stakes
Via Sistina headlines the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes field. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The first of five Group 1 races set to feature on the Rosehill card this Saturday afternoon will be the Ranvet Stakes (2000m), which has drawn a field of seven runners. Cox Plate winner Via Sistina (-285.71) headlines the field and has opened as an odds-on favourite with horse racing bookmakers. The Chris Waller-trained mare will seek to claim back-to-back wins in the Ranvet Stakes after she defeated Place Du Carrousel by 1.2 lengths in last year’s edition. Following…
Young in with a “show” in both Friday’s Metro Series Finals
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Pukekohe trainer Jeremy Young rates his chances in the two $35,000 Metro Finals at Alexandra Park on Friday night. He has Eyre I Will in Race 1, the Dunstan Speedfeed Metro Series Final Mobile Trot (5.26pm) and convincing last start winner Mantra in Race 2, the Dunstan Speedfeed Metro Series Final Mobile Pace (5.56pm). He’s the only trainer to have starters in both the 3YO and older R35-45 Finals. “It’s great those races are being put on, it’s great money on offer for…
Lewis German handed 10-year disqualification
Lewis German has been disqualified for 10 years. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Former Victorian jockey Lewis German has been handed a ten-year disqualification from racing after his involvement in a substantial illegal betting scheme that profited more than $250,000 from laying bets against his own rides. The Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) delivered its verdict on Tuesday afternoon, following revelations that professional punter Noah Brash had placed 89 lay bets, amounting to nearly $2.5 million, on 37 horses ridden by German over a four-month span from April 21 to August 31, 2022.…
Today’s horse racing promotions & bet returns | March 19, 2025
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, March 19. 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 March 19, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sandown Races 1-4 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $50 Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1-4 at Sandown this Wednesday and if your runner…
Breakthrough wins possible at Addington today
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Irwell trainers Peter and Mitchell Robertson are “hopeful” one of their two chances can go close at Addington’s midweek meeting today. The father and son combo line up two favoured runners in Ambleside Drive and Dream Boyz in Race 2, the Book Now for Owners Night March 28th Mobile Pace (4.40pm). They will be driven by Blair Orange and John Dunn. The stablemates make up a quarter of the eight horse field but the numbers aren’t necessarily good for the pair –…
Wednesday’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | March 19
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, March 19. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Sandown, Wyong & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 19, 2025 Sandown Racing Tips Wyong 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…
Public Attention’s sprinting future
Leading trainer Mick Price says Public Attention‘s (NZ) (Written Tycoon) racing days could be as a sprinter, with doubts over whether the grey colt sees out a strong longer trip. The Written Tycoon colt won first-up over 1200m and ran well in the Gr.2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) won by Broadsiding but may not have seen out the 1500m in the inaugural NZB Kiwi in New Zealand. Public Attention was targeted at and eventually ran fifth in last year’s Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). “He’s run 1400m, 1500m, 1600m and each time…