Tough mare Snazzytavi in for the fight

Cambridge Stud are hoping Snazzytavi (NZ) (Tavistock) will continue to draw on all her fighting qualities to win out in her battle against illness.  The multiple Group One-winning daughter of Tavistock is currently doing as well as can be expected, receiving the best of local and international care.  “She remains at Matamata Vets where she has been for the last three or four weeks and has had an acute episode of laminitis, which is a chronic condition,” Cambridge’s Chief Executive Officer Henry Plumptre said.  “They got on to it pretty…

2025 Online Yearling Sale Live on Gavelhouse Plus

18 March 2025 NZB’s 2025 National Online Yearling Sale is now live, with the quality 102-lot catalogue available to view on Gavelhouse Plus.    For the fifth year, the digital edition to NZB’s National Yearling Sales Series is set to be conducted on the premium online platform Gavelhouse Plus with bidding closing on Tuesday 1 April from 6pm (NZT).    The Sale is a proven source of stakes winners including the likes of recent Group Two winner Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish), Southern Warrior (NZ) (Belardo), Bolshoi Star (NZ) (Russian Revolution) and TAB Karaka Millions 2YO runner Daylight Robbery (NZ) (Super Seth) to…

Dennis Yip keeps the faith in Noisy Boy ahead of Hong Kong Derby

Dennis Yip bids to win the BMW Hong Kong Derby two years in a row. Photo: HKJC Dennis Yip will attempt to win a consecutive HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday when he saddles Noisy Boy in the third and the final leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series. The 2024 Hong Kong Derby-winning trainer with Massive Sovereign, Yip is holding faith in Noisy Boy’s ability and stamina to bounce back after the Real Steel gelding’s slightly disappointing 13th behind Rubylot in the Hong Kong Classic…

Tuesday’s best horse racing bookmakers offers | March 18, 2025

Continue your working week with an exciting lineup of horse racing promotions this Tuesday, March 18. Top online bookmakers are offering incredible bonus-back specials, enhanced odds, and other enticing deals to take your betting experience to new heights. Whether you’re placing a bet on a long shot or backing a proven favourite, these promotions ensure you get more out of every wager. With money-back offers on close calls and boosted payouts on feature races, now’s the perfect time to dive into the action. Don’t miss out on these generous offers—explore…

Don’t Stop Dreaming to debut for new stable in Harness Million Final

By Michael Guerin Star pacer Don’t Stop Dreaming has changed stables just two weeks out from the $1million Race by Betcha at Cambridge on Friday, April 4. The last-start Menangle winner has left trainers Mark and Nathan Purdon and joined Hayden and Amanda Cullen and will debut for them in Friday’s $60,000 Auckland Co-Op Taxis City of Auckland Free-For-All at Alexandra Park. Don’t Stop Dreaming faces a second line draw for the Cullens starting alongside stablemate We Walk By Faith in the 2200m mobile which is stacked with the majority…

Harness Million to highlight harness racing week

Harness Million night at Alexandra Park on Friday will highlight harness racing action around the country this week. The first of the week’s meetings is at Cambridge tonight, followed by Addington tomorrow. Addington will back up two days later with Friday Night Lights action alongside a bumper card at Auckland. Addington’s feature will be the $30,000 Bob Rochford Seddon Districts Trotters Final while up north the NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3YO Fillies Final (7.34pm) is worth $150,000 and will be followed by the $200,000 Final for the Colts and Geldings…

Today’s Australian horse racing tips | Tuesday, March 18, 2025

There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, March 18. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Hawkesbury. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 18, 2025 Hawkesbury 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 March 18, 2025 check out our…

TAB launches new self service terminals

By Michael Guerin Retail racing and sports punters are finally set to step into the modern world as the TAB launches new self service terminals. While the majority of New Zealand punters now bet online, increasingly through the TAB or betcha apps on their phones, there are still over 500 venues around the country where people can bet, many in pubs or clubs. The self service terminals at those venues can be a source of frustration for punters with their outdated systems, as any punter who has stood for what…

2025 Drivers Challenge confirmed for Methven

By Dave Di Somma, Harness Nes Desk   A third Methven Drivers’ Challenge has been confirmed for next month, and this time it is literally the biggest yet. Four teams of three will battle it out over six penalty-free races on April 13, the club’s last meeting at Mt Harding before the winter recess. Sponsored by Jonny Cox and Kimberly Butt’s Roseland Racing, the Challenge will feature 12 drivers, all wearing their own stable’s colours (or colours they are closely associated with them).  The four teams :  Legends – Tony Herlihy, Maurice…