Mark Twain’s (NZ) (Shocking) Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) preparation looks to have hit a small snag, with forecast rain likely to lead to his withdrawal from Sunday’s Clotworthy Racing Open 1600 at Te Aroha. “With the weather forecast, he will have to be a doubtful starter, which is a shame because it is a crucial run in a build-up towards Melbourne,” said Roger James, who trains the gelding in partnership with Robert Wellwood. “The weather is looking bad, and it is a Heavy10 already, so it is probably unlikely (that…
Month: August 2025
Platinum Diamond set to shine in Wanganui Guineas
Platinum Diamond (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) will put her undefeated Heavy track record on the line when she heads to Wanganui on Saturday to contest the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1200m). After finishing fourth on a Soft5 track at Hawera on debut in May, the daughter of Hello Youmzain won her next three starts, including the Listed Castletown Stakes (1200m) and Listed Ryder Stakes (1200m) at Otaki on Heavy10 tracks. While Platinum Diamond’s form is on Heavy surfaces, Latta was looking forward to testing her filly on better footing, however,…
Guineas hope set to do Mum proud again
Midnight Delight (NZ) (Captain Rio) didn’t reach the heights expected of her by Waverley horseman Bill Thurlow on the track, but she’s proving her worth as a broodmare for the family. The daughter of Captain Rio is the dam of Mister Fletcher, a son of Almanzor who has won two of his six starts, and his half-brother Landman (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) will get an early crack at a black type when he runs in Saturday’s Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1200m). Midnight Delight was offered as a weanling at Karaka…
Memsie Stakes Field & Betting Update: Fangirl vs. Another Wil
Another Wil Leads Memsie Stakes Market as Fangirl Makes Caulfield Debut Star mare Fangirl will finally begin her spring campaign, making a delayed return in this weekend’s Group 1 $750,000 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. The $10 million earner was a late scratching from last weekend’s Winx Stakes at Randwick due to the heavy track, a […] The post Memsie Stakes Field & Betting Update: Fangirl vs. Another Wil appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Wednesday’s top horse racing bookie promos & offers | August 27
Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, August 27. Enjoy bonus back deals and other promotions to boost your betting experience. Explore these specials from top online bookmakers and get more value from your bets. Top Australian racing promotions for August 27, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions Randwick Races Races 1-6 | Score Up To $50 Bonus Back Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1-6 at Randwick this Wednesday and if your runner comes 2nd or 3rd, get up…
Successful start for Southern Surge
The Southern Surge is set for an action replay in 2026. The brand new series featured $15,000 heats at Winton (August 3) and Invercargill (August 10) before eight $25,000 finals as part of Gore’s big meeting on Sunday. It’s been hailed as a significant success on a number of fronts. Such was the calibre of racing that there were six new track records witnessed by a good-sized crowd at Gore and from a betting perspective the three-meeting series attracted turnover of $2.185m – that’s more than double the total from…
HRNZ proposes new trans-Tasman Working Party
Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has today called for the formation of a dedicated Harness Racing Australasia Pattern and Development Committee working party to better align Australia and New Zealand’s feature racing calendars and strengthen the sport’s international standing. The working party would include representatives from Harness Racing New Zealand, Harness Racing Australia, and state jurisdictions, where appropriate. The initiative, outlined in a recent formal communication to Harness Racing Australia, seeks to establish a collaborative platform for coordination of Group race programming, carnival timing, horse movement pathways, and international engagement.…
Change of plan for two-time NZ Cup champion Swayzee
By Adam Hamilton Dual IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup winner Swayzee is poised to be a shock starter in Saturday week’s $150,000 Group 1 Len Smith Mile at Menangle. The powerhouse seven-year-old will trial at Menangle tomorrow (Wednesday) and if he pleases connections, they will run him first-up in the Len Smith. Swayzee hasn’t raced since finishing fourth in the $1.25mil Group 1 Nullarbor at Gloucester Park on April 25. His last run in a high-profile sprint race was a luckless fourth when held-up in traffic in the $1m Miracle…
Sandown Hillside races betting preview & tips | August 27, 2025
What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, August 27, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble The Hillside track at Sandown is in action on Wednesday with a competitive eight-race meeting scheduled. Despite the initial Good 4 track rating, a wet forecast in Melbourne this week suggests they will be racing on a Soft 6. The rail is out 6m for the entire circuit, with the opening event set to commence at 1pm local time. Best Bet at Sandown: Trapdoor Trapdoor…
Kensington racing tips & quaddie picks | August 27, 2025
What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, August 27, 2025 First Race 1:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Randwick serves up a quickfire seven-part program on the Kensington circuit this Wednesday afternoon, kicking off at 1:25pm Sydney time. The rail is out +3m the entire way around, and although the surface was rated a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, a sunny forecast leading into race-day should allow for an upgrade into the Soft range. Check out HorseBetting’s top tips and quaddie selections…