Month: September 2025

Jockeys on the mend after nasty Riccarton fall

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Jack Taplin (pictured) suffered a broken wrist in a nasty incident at Riccarton on Saturday, with it dislodging three other jockeys. Jack Taplin has sustained a broken wrist after a race fall at Riccarton Park on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South Apprentice jockey Jack Taplin sustained a broken wrist in Saturday’s shocking race fall at Riccarton Park, which involved four other jockeys including Bridget Grylls and Brandon May, who were also injured. Taplin’s mount King Of The Castle was brought down by the fallen Richard Stomper (May) near the 550m,…

Evaporate eyes Golden Eagle after group 3 Sandown Stakes victory

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Evaporate (NZ) ridden by Blake Shinn wins the Sportsbet Sandown Stakes at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Racecourse on September 27, 2025 in Springvale, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Evaporate crowned a stellar period for his sire across the Tasman when he produced a gallant performance win the Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) on Saturday. The Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained four-year-old is a Little Avondale Stud homebred son of resident sire Per Incanto. Evaporate ($3.70 with betting sites) beat home favourite Transatlantic ($2.60) and Athanatos ($7), while Cote Atlantique punched…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & specials | September 29

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Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Monday, September 29. 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 September 29, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions 10% Winnings Boost! – Bunbury Get 10% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in betslip. Cash bets only. Max bonus $100. T&C’s apply. View Terms Eligible customers only…

Wagga Monday races betting tips & quaddie | September 29, 2025

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What Wagga Races Where Murrumbidgee Turf Club – Travers St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 When Monday, September 29, 2025 First Race 1:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing heads to Wagga in New South Wales on Monday afternoon with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. Clear skies are the theme of the day and despite the track being a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, the program should be held on at least a Good 4. The rail comes out 9m from the 1400m to the winning post and…

Jockeys discharged from hospital after Riccarton fall

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Apprentice jockey Jack Taplin sustained a broken wrist in Saturday’s shocking race fall at Riccarton Park, which involved four other jockeys including Bridget Grylls and Brandon May, who were also injured. Taplin’s mount King Of The Castle was brought down by the fallen Richard Stomper (May) near the 550m, with the trailing Koyama (Yogesh Atchamah), She’s So Reliable (Grylls) and Proserve (Brett Murray) unable to avoid the fallen horses and dislodging their respective riders. Atchamah and Murray were assessed by St John personnel and cleared of injury, while Taplin, May…

Freebelle fires first-up at Waverley

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Robbie Patterson was given a boost of confidence around the future of staying mare Freebelle (NZ) (Belardo) when she came out on top in the Murdoch Contracting 1400 at Waverley on Sunday. The five-year-old had just five starts under her belt in a short career to date, two of those being winning efforts over a mile, so Patterson anticipated she may find the seven furlongs a touch sharp first-up this campaign. Kavish Chowdhoory got the late call-up to ride the mare after regular stable rider Craig Grylls was unable to…

Shameless Star tops milestone week for Didhams

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Promising three-year-old filly Shameless Star (NZ) (Shamexpress) continued a week of milestone successes for the Didham family at Waverley on Sunday. The daughter of Shamexpress delivered her co-trainer Peter Didham’s 100th training victory in the NZB Mega Maiden Series (1200m), just two days after the Awapuni horseman got his first win in partnership with his son, Trent Didham, courtesy of Danjuro (NZ) (Saxon Warrior) at Otaki. Shameless Star had appeared three times as a juvenile, the third of those contesting the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at the end of…

Notabad performance by New Zealand Cup hope

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Well-related stayer Notabadspillane (NZ) (Time Test) has a prestigious Cups target in his sights after a comprehensive victory in the Inspire Racing St John’s Old Boys Syndicate (2100m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. The Shaun Phelan-prepared galloper had been a comfortable winner over a similar distance at the course a fortnight ago, and with regular rider Elen Nicholas in the saddle, he started favourite for the $65,000 contest ahead of Tisse and Tregor. Nicholas showed intent early from the gate, pressing forward to lead early before allowing Talentoso to cross…

Sunday’s horse racing betting promos & specials | September 28

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Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, September 28. 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 September 28, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions Mornington & Sha Tin (HK) | Same Race Multi Bonus Back Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Mornington & Sha Tin (HK) this Sunday and if 1 leg of your…