Stephen Marsh’s stable promises to be a major player when the feature spring age-group races roll around, with a host of talented three-year-olds to take serious steps toward those targets at the weekend. The Cambridge trainer will be represented by last season’s stakes winners To Cap It All and Little Black Dress and black-type placegetter Lady Iris in Sunday’s Pak ‘N’ Save 3YO (1200m) at Taupo. “They’ve all had one trial and this is a stepping stone to much bigger things,” Marsh said. “Out of this race, there’s the Sir…
Year: 2025
Proven wet-tracker making Kiwi debut at Woodville
Otaki trainer Andrew Campbell saw potential in Cocobill as a yearling, and two and a half years later the ex-Victorian galloper will make his Kiwi debut for his stable at Woodville on Sunday. After stepping away from training for a couple of years in 2021, Campbell went down the path of becoming a bloodstock agent, and Cocobill was among the yearlings he sourced for clients out of the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales at Karaka. The son of Vadamos was secured for just $18,000 by Campbell, client Tommy…
O’Malley eyeing first success in new role
Former jockey Sam O’Malley will chase his first winner as a trainer this weekend after recently joining employer Bill Thurlow in partnership. Based in the Central Districts, O’Malley had a successful career in the saddle despite battling with weight issues, guiding home 68 winners, including a Gr.2 Tauranga Stakes (1600m) aboard Justaskme. He gave up riding professionally in 2022, and after a couple of years away from the sport, he took up a position as Thurlow’s stable foreman. Thurlow had a season to remember last term, finishing 12th on the…
Friday’s top horse racing bookmaker promotions | August 15, 2025
Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Friday, August 15. 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 15, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions Sunshine Coast R1-2 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bet Back up to $50 Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1 & 2 at Sunshine Coast this Friday and if your runner comes…
Rosehill racing tips & quaddie numbers | Rosebud Day 2025
What Rosebud Day 2025 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, August 16, 2025 First Race 11:35am AEST Visit Dabble Rosehill is the destination for metro racing in NSW this Saturday, with a bumper 10-part program lined up for Rosebud Day. The rail moves out 1m for the entire circuit, and although the surface is rated a Heavy 9, there is a chance of an upgrade into the Soft 7 range if the predicted rain misses the track. The action for Rosebud Day 2025…
Caulfield Saturday racing tips & quaddie | August 16, 2025
What P.B. Lawrence Stakes Race Day Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, August 16, 2025 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Feature racing returns to Caulfield on Saturday afternoon for the 2025/26 season with a stacked nine-race meeting set down for decision. The Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) headlines proceedings and is supported by two Group 3 events for the new-season three-year-olds. With showers forecast on Friday and Saturday, the track is expected to be a Soft 6, while the rail…
Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 15th August
Today 15th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives, we present all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Caulfield races betting preview & top odds | August 17, 2024 The Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) headlines a competitive nine-race card at Caulfield on August 17. Check out HorseBetting’s … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Ballarat races preview,…
Mantra Blue “can win” at Alexandra Park tonight
By Michael Guerin Zachary Butcher says there is a simple reason he is taking Mantra Blue to Alexandra Park tonight : he knows what is coming next. Butcher is the north’s leading reinsman these days but also trains a few horses headlined by the fast five-year-old mare who has won half of her 18 starts. Mantra Blue was originally going to trial rather than racing tonight but Butcher knows the Alexandra Park main pacing races are about to get a whole lot stronger and he wants to get out in…
Ricky May with some key drives at Addington tonight
By Michael Guerin Ricky May hopes his fill-in driving proves a bit more productive at Addington tonight. Little Ricky is filling in for Big Johnny (aka John Dunn) while the latter is having a working holiday overseas and that means key drives like Triple G in the main pace, the Georgia Anderson Happy 21st Birthday Mobile Pace (8.36pm) and Better Be Quick in the It’s Time to Book With Woodlands Mobile Pace for the fillies and mares at 7.59pm. While May is stoked to be warming the seat on a…
TAB Racing Club has first starter at Addington
By Brittany Graham The harness racing version of the TAB Racing Club will officially get underway tonight (Friday) at Addington Raceway. After purchasing several high-quality yearlings at last year’s sales, Eun Sugno for the Dalgetys will be the first to don the dark blue and red TAB silks on race day. A big son of Captain Crunch out of star race mare One Dream, he has built nicely through some recent trials to make his race day debut a little earlier than anticipated. “Cran was rapt with the fitness improvement…