Month: August 2025

Ballarat Synthetic free racing tips & quaddie | August 26, 2025

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What Ballarat Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 72 Midas Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Tuesday, August 26, 2025 First Race 2pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing in Victoria heads to the Ballarat synthetic track on Tuesday afternoon with a quickfire seven-race meeting scheduled. Plenty of rain is forecast for the region on Tuesday, so it may pay to be up on speed where avoiding kickback could be crucial throughout the day. The opener is set to jump at 2pm AEST. Best Bet at Ballarat: Delivering Delivering is absolutely humming…

Nunn continuing Don’s Legacy

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It was a sentimental moment at Te Rapa on Saturday when Don’s Legacy broke through for his maiden win in the Noverre Mile (1600m) for owner-trainer Dennis Nunn. The six-year-old gelding was bred by Nunn’s close friend Don Wilson and was gifted to Nunn by Wilson’s widow Dorothy Wilson following his passing five years ago. Nunn took a patient approach with the Bullbars gelding’s development, and was rapt to get the victory at his 12th start. “It has been a while coming,” Nunn said. “It was great to get the…

Paddington’s first foals arrive in the Southern Hemisphere

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Four-time Gr.1 winner and European superstar, PADDINGTON, has had his first Southern Hemisphere foals arrive on the ground at Windsor Park. “Both his foals are outstanding” commented Rodney Schick. “They have substance and quality. His own attributes are evident in his foals.” Paddington ex. Black QueenPhoto: supplied Paddington ex. The Flying MulletPhoto: supplied First on the ground was a colt from a Mastercraftsman mare, The Flying Mullet. This chestnut colt is from a medium-sized mare from the family of Her Royal Highness and Kingsguard. He is correct, has leg and strength. I’m thrilled with him”.…

Trainer in no rush to lock in 3YO targets

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Cody Cole is happy to play a waiting game with Landlock before confirming the three-year-old’s main goals for the season. The Matamata trainer has circled the Listed Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m) on September 6 as the talented son of Merchant Navy’s resuming run and will firm up plans after the Ellerslie race. Landlock performed well in top company last term with a debut win and runner-up finishes in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and Gr.2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes (1100m). In between times, he was fifth in the $1 million…

Further grass targets enter the picture for synthetic specialist

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Lhasa proved he is more than a synthetic track specialist when he nearly caused an upset when finishing runner-up in Saturday’s Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. The Hellbent gelding has recorded six of his seven career victories on the polytrack, and it was his sole victory on the grass at Trentham back in March that enticed owner-trainer Mark Treweek to try his charge on the turf once more. He selected the Foxbridge Plate as his target, and Lhasa went into the race in good form, having won two…

32 more horses now eligible for Harness 5000

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The momentum towards Ashburton’s first ever harness 5000 meeting is really starting to build. After the weekend’s racing, a total of 69 horses have now meet the eligibility criteria – an increase of 32 on last week. The biggest category is the 18 5YO Pacing Entires and Geldings who have qualified. The Harness 5000 at Ashburton on December 21 will feature 12 $60,000 finals for trotters and pacers whose sire stood for an advertised retail service fee of $5,000 or less in the breeding season of conception.  This year the…

Warren Rich hits 50

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk What a way to bring up your 50th driving success. Morrinsville trainer-driver Warren Rich achieved the milestone at Alexandra Park on Friday night on a trotter he also co-bred, co-owns and trains. Snowy’s Success was having his second career start and despite being second on debut still went out at double figure odds ($17.90). He is by Majestic Son out of Rise to Success, a two race winner. “I thought there were a couple better than us out there but on the night…

Broodmare gem delivers the goods at Southern Surge

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By Jonny Turner  There were differing fortunes for old friends Bruce Wallace and Phil Williamson on Southern Surge Finals Day. But both still managed to secure two of the major prizes on a big day of southern harness racing in Gore. Williamson and Wallace aren’t just friends, they’re connected by one of New Zealand’s greatest broodmares in Frances Jay Bee. In the 1990s, Wallace owned and trained the mare with Williamson doing the driving before he took over the training. Following her retirement, Wallace bred the mare on a turnabout…

Hi Life goes bang at Rangiora

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By Mike Love  Hi Life cruised into the winner’s circle at Rangiora yesterday, taking out the Barny’s All Trade Services pace over 2000m for Rangiora trainer Geoff Dunn. The four-year-old Sky Major mare had not raced since October 2024, and while Dunn was able to put the finishing touches on her preparation, he was quick to credit others for the win.  “I’ve only had her for about six weeks. She was worked up by the owner Bruce Taylor, so she was ready to go when she got here,” Dunn said.…

Monday’s horse racing bookie promos & bonus offers | August 25

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Monday, August 25. 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 August 25, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions 10% Winnings Boost! – Scone Get 10% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in betslip. Cash bets only. Max bonus $100. Eligible customers only…