By Adam Hamilton New Zealand’s hopes of adding to its proud Miracle Mile strike look even slimmer after the barrier draw. Kiwi prospects were dealt a blow when NZ’s two best-performed pacers, Merlin and Don’t Stop Dreaming, failed to qualify for Saturday night’s $1m feature at Menangle. Pleasingly, lesser fancied pair Tact McLeod and Sooner The Bettor did make the cut. But the barrier hasn’t helped either of them, especially the emerging Tact McLeod. While the Mark Jones-trained pacer has terrific gate speed, he will start from gate six and…
Month: March 2025
Monday’s free horse racing previews, tips & quaddie | March 3
There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, March 3. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Port Macquarie. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – March 3, 2025 Port Macquarie 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 3, 2025 check…
Leica Lucy phenomenal in Lowland
Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn) displayed exactly why she is the overwhelming favourite for the upcoming $1 million Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld New Zealand Oaks (2400m), with a fourth-straight Group victory in Sunday’s Gr.2 Jennian Homes Lowland Stakes (2100m). An unstoppable force out of the Central Districts, Leica Lucy was a winner on debut and Robbie Patterson, who trains her out of New Plymouth, stamped her as an Oaks filly from that moment forward. After a narrow second to Wingman at the following start, Leica Lucy has not been beaten since,…
Lhasa unleashes down Trentham chute
Talented sprinter Lhasa (Hellbent) is a force to be reckoned with on Cambridge’s synthetic track and he brought that form to the turf at Trentham on Sunday, taking down a quality field in the IRT 1200. Prepared by Mark Treweek, Lhasa had recorded each of his four prior victories on all-weather at his home course, while Trentham has also been a happy hunting ground, picking up placings behind the likes of Nereus, Loch In Ora and at his most recent start, Platinum Attack. Despite the form on course, Lhasa…
Auckland Cup calling for evergreen stayer
Stephen and Kevin Gray needed to see a winning performance from Sword In Stone (NZ) (Redwood) to consider tackling next Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m), and the evergreen nine-year-old duly delivered at Trentham on Sunday. A son of Redwood, Sword In Stone was purchased by Stephen Gray for just $33,000 at the National Yearling Sales and was initially trained by Lauren Brennan, who prepared him to place in the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) in 2019 before continuing his career in Hong Kong. Racing as Columbus County, the…
Cambridge Stud purchases interest in Pivotal Ten
Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay have announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in exciting three-year-old filly Pivotal Ten (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) from her owner, Colin Wightman. The daughter of Ten Sovereigns will carry the stud’s black and gold colours in next Saturday’s $3.5m NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie. “Jo and I are thrilled to be involved with Pivotal Ten,” Brendan Lindsay said. “Like many people we were very taken by the record she has developed, particularly her win in the Southland Guineas.” Pivotal Ten has strung together five…
Doncaster start probable for Ceolwulf
Joe Pride had his game face on and did well enough to hide his disappointment over Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) missing a run in the Gr.1 Verry Elleegant Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. A genuine weight-for-age contender this autumn and already a two-time Group One winner plus second-placed in the 2024 Australian Derby, Pride was all set for the four-year-old to again take on Via Sistina and Fangirl over the mile trip towards other Sydney Autumn Carnival features. “We couldn’t go around this time,” Pride said. “We had a horse ready…
Weigh In, March 2
Guy, Emily & Bruce put a spotlight on the south, reviewing all the action from Wingatui yesterday, We also dive deep into all the superstars across the Tasman including our very own Savaglee who was brave in defeat. And the team reflect on the life and career of Mike Moroney. Weigh In, March 2
Change of plans pays off with Queen’s Evidence
An unexpected trip to the South Island produced a winning debut by Queen’s Evidence (NZ) (King’s Legacy) at Wingatui on Saturday, paving the way for another southern mission later in the autumn. Queen’s Evidence was a trial winner at Ellerslie on February 11 and then travelled to Otaki last Saturday for what was meant to be her first start. When that meeting was abandoned after one race, trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson decided to send her further down the country. Saturday’s Grand Casino 2YO (1100m) served as take two…
Port Macquarie Monday races preview, tips & quaddie | March 3
What Port Macquarie Races Where Port Macquarie Race Club – 283 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 When Monday, March 3, 2025 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble The new week of racing gets underway at Port Macquarie Race Club on Monday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +2m the entire circuit, and with no significant rainfall forecast across the weekend, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. All the action is set to kick-off at 1:45pm local time. Best Bet at…