Group Two winner Tuxedo (NZ) (Tivaci) will test his talent at weight-for-age for the first time when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m). The Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray-trained gelding had a pleasing three-year-old season last term, winning three of his six starts, including the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m), Gr.3 Wellington Stakes (1600m), and finishing runner-up to Damask Rose (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m). The son of Tivaci continued his winning ways first-up this season when victorious over 1400m at…
Month: September 2025
Quality sprinter thriving ahead of upcoming prep
Chad Ormsby’s confidence is growing in exciting sprinter Master Fay (Deep Field) as he counts down to the exciting sprinter’s first public appearance for the season. The Cambridge-based horseman couldn’t be happier with the Group-winning son of Deep Field, who will enjoy an outing at Ellerslie next Tuesday. “He’ll step out in a trial and he’s right on target, he’s an older horse now and he looks fantastic,” Ormsby said. “He’s bucking and kicking like a two-year-old, he’s really in his prime now. “We’ll have seven or eight at the…
Engine Of War enters VRC Derby calculations with Sandown win
Engine Of War ridden by Mark Zahra wins at Sandown Hillside. (Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos.) VRC Derby aspirant Engine Of War made a winning start to his Australian career when he narrowly prevailed at Sandown on Wednesday. The son of Circus Maximus—trained by Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)—had arrived in Australia off the back of three runs in New Zealand, where he’d shown staying promise across the winter. Sent out as a $5 chance with horse racing bookmakers on debut in Australia, the big-framed three-year-old parked in the box…
Moonee Valley Specialist Baraqiel Heads Moir Stakes Betting 2025
The first Group 1 sprint of the season, the $750,000 Moir Stakes, is set to light up Moonee Valley this Saturday with the track specialist Baraqiel currently heading the markets. The Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin-trained seven-year-old is a perfect three-for-three at Moonee Valley and is looking to add a Group 1 victory […] The post Moonee Valley Specialist Baraqiel Heads Moir Stakes Betting 2025 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Wednesday’s top horse racing bookie promos | September 3, 2025
Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, September 3. 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 3, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions Warwick Farm Races 1-6 | Bet Back Run 2nd or 3rd Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1-6 at Warwick Farm this Wednesday and if your runner comes 2nd or 3rd, get…
NZTR and HBRI Unveil Plans for Hawke’s Bay Racing Precinct
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc. (HBRI) have presented to Club Members proposals for the future of racing in the Hawke’s Bay region. The Forum marked the first formal opportunity for the Club’s full membership to consider these proposals, which set out a two-part strategy: restoring racing at Hastings Racecourse in the short term, while advancing plans for a new long-term Greenfields racing precinct venue in Flaxmere. The proposals form part of NZTR’s national infrastructure strategy, which recognises Hawke’s Bay as a key regional centre for…
Pier late Cox Plate entry
New Zealand Group One winner Pier (NZ) (Proisir) has joined in the race for this spring’s A$6 million Cox Plate at The Valley after being paid-up as a late entry on Tuesday. The 2000 Guineas winner as a three-year-old, Pier is trained by father-and-daughter team Darryn and Briar Weatherley and is part-owned by a couple of well-known Australians including Ozzie Kheir and John O’Neil. Pier has won five of his 13 starts, including his latest run in the Listed Wayne Wilson (1600m) at Eagle Farm in June. He is expected…
Sandown Hillside Wednesday races preview & tips | September 3
What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, September 3, 2025 First Race 1:10pm AEST Visit Dabble The Hillside circuit at Sandown is once again in action on Wednesday, with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. Showers are forecast throughout the day, with the Soft 5 track rating unlikely to improve, while the rail will be out 9m the whole way round. The Sandown races for September 3 are scheduled to commence at 1:10pm AEST. Best Bet at Sandown: Lovelycut…
Warwick Farm racing tips & top quaddie picks | September 3
What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, September 3, 2025 First Race 1:35pm AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing in NSW returns to Warwick Farm for a competitive seven-part program this Wednesday afternoon. The sunny skies forecast leading into race-day should leave participants racing on a Good 4 surface, while the rail moves out +5m from the 1000m marker to the winning post and +3m for the remainder of the course. The opening race at Warwick Farm is scheduled to…
Spring racing just days away at Addington
By Michael Guerin Tim Williams knows things are about to step up a notch. And while the in-form Canterbury horseman knows he has the horsepower to keep being a factor at Addington on Friday nights he knows the winners which flowed so steadily over the winter will be more hard fought from now on. “Things are getting really competitive,” says Williams, the No.1 southern driver for Team Telfer. “You look how strong the trials are on Wednesday then the fields at Addington this Friday and everything is going up a…