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Month: March 2025
“Wow” moment for local trainer in Manawatu Cup
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk A horse nicknamed “Boof” gave local trainer John Gommans a “wow” moment in last night’s Cartown Manawatu Cup Handicap Pace. Lord Delmar claimed the night’s feature thanks to a top drive from in-form junior Harrison Orange. Drawn five on the front line Orange made a quick start, getting the trail behind the pace-making Fredastaire. The combo then capitalized on the passing lane to make the lead and then fend off a challenge from Boudica, who had started off 20m and made a move…
Today’s horse racing promotion & top bonuses | Friday, 14/3/25
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, March 14. 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 14, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Blonde Boosts! Elevate your prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply, Only for eligible customers. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo Kembla Grange Races 1-2 Bet Back for 2nd & 3rd Activate your Bet Back…
Southern venture pays dividends for Yeun
A trip south to Ashburton on Thursday paid dividends for apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen, with the Hong Kong national scoring her first win in New Zealand aboard the Terri Rae-trained Spot On Time in the Agraforum Growing Innovation (1200m). Jumping well from barrier three, Yuen found an early trail behind pacemaker La Bella Nera where they enjoyed an economical passage before peeling off her back around the final turn. Spot On Time entered a duel down the straight with stablemate South Of Houston, but she showed her tenacity when rallying…
Bargain filly chasing deserved maiden at Wingatui
Promising filly Flash Roca has nearly earned back her purchase price without saluting the judge, and Kelvin Tyler is hoping that can change at Wingatui on Sunday. The daughter of El Roca was spotted at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales by Tyler and his sons, and at just $6,000 she was an inexpensive purchase for the Southland family. After underperforming on debut in September, Flash Roca has returned strongly in the new year, placing behind King Palm and more recently, last Sunday at Gore behind Pull The…
Stars roll out on huge Friday night
Friday Night Lights steps up a level tonight, with four Group races at Alexandra Park and two at Addington, including the Group 1 $100,000 Fred Shaw Memorial New Zealand Trotting Championships. It promises to be a huge night with 22 races spread across five and a half hours of racing, from 4.49pm Marketplace’s eagerly-awaited return at Alexandra Park By Michael Guerin You know the young guns must be pretty special when they can put an Auckland Cup winner and a former Trotter of the Year in the shade. But that is…
Sha Tin Saturday racing preview & best bets | March 15, 2025
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Saturday, March 15, 2025 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Sha Tin Racecourse is the destination for Hong Kong racing on Saturday afternoon, with a stacked 10-part program set for decision. The rail is in the C+3 position for the meeting, and although some rainfall is forecast to hit the course proper in the lead-up, punters can expect the Good 4 rating at the time of acceptances to remain unchanged…
Final flourish for Team Teal campaign
Harness Racing New Zealand’s eighth Team Teal campaign will wrap up with a big day at Motukarara on Sunday. The annual fund-raiser for ovarian cancer research started on February 1, with money raised every time a female driver wins a race. The money comes from HRNZ, clubs and drivers’ individual sponsors. So far the 2025 campaign has raised over $16,000, with 63 wins. Sam Ottley has the most with 14. On Sunday, the Team Hutchinson-sponsored race day at Motukarara, will see the campaign finish with a flourish. One of the…
Pago Pago Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Pago Pago Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Location: Rosehill Gardens – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $250,000 Distance: 1200m The Pago Pago Stakes is a Group 3 race for two-year-old colts and geldings, run over 1200m at Rosehill by the Australian Turf Club. First held in 1978, it serves as a key lead-up to the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), with the winner gaining ballot exemption. Four horses have completed the Pago Pago–Golden-Golden Slipper double, with the most…
Coeur Volante bidding for emotional Coolmore result
High-class mare Coeur Volante (NZ) (Proisir) will be out to deliver an emotional Gr.1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) win for connections just over two weeks after the death of her popular trainer Michael Moroney. The Melbourne Cup-winning horseman died in his sleep last month after recently making a training comeback following a serious battle with illness. His training partner Glen Thompson will saddle up Coeur Volante in Saturday’s Rosehill feature and says the mare has continued to please the stable since her sweeping four-length win in last month’s Gr.2 Mannerism Stakes…