Electron is likely to back-up in Saturday’s Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. (Photo: Kenton Wright – Race Images) Electron recorded her second Group Three placing in three starts when third in last Saturday’s Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) at Ellerslie, and will look to end her season on a high at Te Rapa this weekend. Owner-trainer Sam Mynott bought her for just $1,000 off gavelhouse.com two years ago, and Electron has more than repaid that outlay, with Saturday’s result bringing her record to four wins and four…
Month: April 2025
Electron looking to end season on a high at Te Rapa
Electron is likely to back-up in Saturday’s Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. (Photo: Kenton Wright – Race Images) Electron recorded her second Group Three placing in three starts when third in last Saturday’s Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) at Ellerslie, and will look to end her season on a high at Te Rapa this weekend. Owner-trainer Sam Mynott bought her for just $1,000 off gavelhouse.com two years ago, and Electron has more than repaid that outlay, with Saturday’s result bringing her record to four wins and four…
Free Newcastle horse racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, April 23
What Newcastle Races Where Newcastle Racecourse – 100 Darling Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Wednesday, April 23, 2025 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Newcastle Racecourse is the destination for provincial racing on Wednesday evening, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The rail is set in the true position for the final 400m, while the remainder of the circuit will have the rail out +2m. The forecast suggests significant rainfall across the region, so although the surface is rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, expect…
Free Newcastle horse racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, April 23
What Newcastle Races Where Newcastle Racecourse – 100 Darling Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Wednesday, April 23, 2025 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Newcastle Racecourse is the destination for provincial racing on Wednesday evening, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The rail is set in the true position for the final 400m, while the remainder of the circuit will have the rail out +2m. The forecast suggests significant rainfall across the region, so although the surface is rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, expect…
The Quokka 2025 betting preview & tips | Saturday, April 26
What The Quokka 2025 Where Ascot Racecourse – Perth, WA When Saturday, April 26, 2025 Prizemoney $5,000,000 Distance 1200m Conditions Weight For Age, Slot Race 2024 winner Overpass (6) | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Joshua Parr (58.5kg) Visit Dabble The third edition of The Quokka will be held at Ascot on Saturday afternoon, where 13 runners will compete over 1200m for the lion’s share of the massive $5,000,000 prize pool. The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass has made this race his own in the first two years, claiming a narrow victory…
The Quokka 2025 betting preview & tips | Saturday, April 26
What The Quokka 2025 Where Ascot Racecourse – Perth, WA When Saturday, April 26, 2025 Prizemoney $5,000,000 Distance 1200m Conditions Weight For Age, Slot Race 2024 winner Overpass (6) | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Joshua Parr (58.5kg) Visit Dabble The third edition of The Quokka will be held at Ascot on Saturday afternoon, where 13 runners will compete over 1200m for the lion’s share of the massive $5,000,000 prize pool. The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass has made this race his own in the first two years, claiming a narrow victory…
Geelong races free betting preview & quaddie | Wednesday 23/4/25
What Geelong Races Where Geelong Racecourse – 99 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater VIC 3219 When Wednesday, April 23, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Geelong is set to host a competitive eight-race meeting this Wednesday, with the action commencing at 1pm AEST. A perfect autumn day will mirror those on the track, with the Good 4 rating likely to hold throughout the card, while the rail comes out 3m for the entire circuit. Below are HorseBetting’s free Geelong racing tips for April 23, 2025. Best Bet at Geelong: Bakersbend Bakersbend…
Geelong races free betting preview & quaddie | Wednesday 23/4/25
What Geelong Races Where Geelong Racecourse – 99 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater VIC 3219 When Wednesday, April 23, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Geelong is set to host a competitive eight-race meeting this Wednesday, with the action commencing at 1pm AEST. A perfect autumn day will mirror those on the track, with the Good 4 rating likely to hold throughout the card, while the rail comes out 3m for the entire circuit. Below are HorseBetting’s free Geelong racing tips for April 23, 2025. Best Bet at Geelong: Bakersbend Bakersbend…
Lord Fantasy has second win for Steve Allen
By Mike Love It was appropriate that Lord Fantasy gave Oamaru trainer Steve Allen a win in yesterday’s Gavelhouse.com mobile pace. Because that’s exactly where he acquired the horse in the first place. “I bought him off Gavelhouse. Paul Kerr trained him. He said he just needed time. When he won at Oamaru he called me and said it’s great you’ve got him going,” said Allen. That first win was on debut in December 2023. Yesterday’s success was the Betting Line five-year-old’s second in 22 race day starts. It…
The Northern Derby – 75 years ago
This week’s Group 1-laden Friday night at Alexandra Park will be headlined by the $200,000 Woodlands Stud Northern Derby. So why not look back at one of the great champions to have won the race – 75 years ago. Johnny Globe’s Derby win – “he gave nothing else a look-in” By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Among the many champions that have won the Northern Derby since it was first run in 1916 – the likes of Indianapolis, Courage Under Fire and Lazarus – Johnny Globe’s must have been…