Belle Detelle proves too tough in Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes

Belle Detelle winning the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Belle Detelle (+450) has shown that she will be a strong contender in the Group 1 Australian Oaks, following a tough victory in the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick. Trainer Chris Waller and the connections of the Zed filly couldn’t have asked for a better ride from Damian Lane, as he allowed her to settle towards the back of the field before running on strongly, holding off a…

Night of Champions – an Australian perspective

By Adam Hamilton  It was only fitting Leap To Fame headlined an Aussie dominance of Cambridge’s Night of Champions. The Queensland champion had already earned comparisons with the all-time greats of Australasian pacing and only fuelled them further with a spellbinding and almost unbelievable win. What a way to make your first splash in New Zealand. Throw in another Aussie trifecta in the TAB Trot – the second time in its two-year history – and it was one of the proudest nights for Australians in NZ. There was so much…

Chilcott “really proud” to get to 700 wins

By Barry Lichter  “On the night of champions, Nicky Chilcott, one of the champions of the raceway, gets her 700th driving success – what a way to finish off a crazy night …” Cambridge racecaller Aaron White was the first of many to congratulate Chilcott after her milestone win in the final race when she reined home Crazy, the rank outsider of the field. And how appropriate that Chilcott, 53, could become only the second woman to reach the mark on a horse who had confounded the best of drivers…

Mowbray’s aptly-named winner at Addington

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  Unplaced in her four previous starts, Impressive Shard burst into the winner’s circle at Addington last night for Leeston trainer Brad Mowbray. “That was a very impressive run, she’s aptly-named,” Mowbray told Harness Racing Unhinged’s Nigel Armstrong post race. “She’s quite a smart horse.” Impressive Shard was the $46 outsider in last night’s race. Starting from the outside of the mobile in the Betavet Fillies and Mares Mobile Pace Matthew Williamson took the Captain Crunch three-year-old back to last early. They then trucked…

Scenic Point stays perfect in Redoute’s Choice Stakes

Scenic Point ridden by Daniel Stackhouse wins the Redoute’s Choice Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Promising filly Scenic Point kept her perfect record intact with a sharp win in Saturday’s Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield, confirming her black-type potential just two starts into her career. Trained by the Hayes team of Ben, Will and JD, the Written Tycoon filly was sent out as a warm favourite and lived up to expectations despite giving her rivals a head start. After stepping a touch slow from the…

North England claims Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes

North England winning the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained North England ($3.80) has fended off all challengers to claim the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, kicking off proceedings for Day 1 of The Championships. The son of Farnan was looking to bounce back after producing a mid-field finish in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) on March 22, with a drop back to 1100m seemingly suiting the jump-and-run style two-year-old colt. Tim Clark was happy to give up…

Randwick race replays & results | The Championships Day 1 2025

The Championships Day 1 2025 Race Replays. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Day 1 of The Championships 2025 has arrived with a bumper 10-race meeting scheduled at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) is the headline act on a massive day of racing in Sydney. As the Sydney Autumn Carnival reaches its peak, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. Free Randwick Race Replays & Results – Saturday, April 5, 2025 1 2 3 4 5…

Randwick The Championships Day 1 bookmaker promos & offers | 5/4

Mr Brightside claimed a second straight win in the Group 1 Doncaster Mile. The Championships Day 1 at Randwick is set for Saturday, April 5, and features one of the most prestigious race cards of the Sydney Autumn Carnival. With four Group 1 features—the Doncaster Mile, TJ Smith Stakes, Australian Derby, and Sires’ Produce Stakes—punters are in for a top-tier day of racing and promotions. Australia’s top bookmakers are offering a mix of odds boosts, cashback offers, and referral codes to help you extract more value from every bet placed…

Caulfield Race Day 2025 betting promotions & offers | April 5

Milford ridden by Patrick Moloney winning the Easter Cup. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Caulfield Race Day is set for Saturday, April 5, and features a stacked card of competitive racing and lucrative prizemoney. With more than $1.5 million in stakes and VOBIS bonuses on offer, punters can look forward to a mix of proven campaigners and emerging talent across a diverse program. The headline races include the Group 3 Easter Cup and the Group 3 Victoria Handicap, both offering strong betting angles and wide-open fields. This Saturday’s feature races at Caulfield…

PlayUp Randwick horse racing promotions & betting offers | 5/4/25

Login to PlayUp to view latest promotions! View promos! PlayUp.com.au is a trusted Australian bookmaker, and they’re stepping up with sharp promotions for Championships Day 1 at Randwick on Saturday, April 5, headlined by the Group 1 Doncaster Mile. With massive fields expected across the Randwick card and plenty of betting action around the Doncaster, PlayUp is offering punters up to $25 cash back on Races 1–5 at Randwick and Caulfield. If your runner doesn’t win in those races, you’ll get your stake back in bonus bets—making it easier to…